All Obituaries

Dr. Robert H. Story, 81, of Tuskegee, AL, passed away January 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 22, 1940, in Tuskegee, AL. He graduated Tuskegee High School, Auburn University and UAB Medical School. After graduation he trained with the US Army 82nd Airborne Division and served in Vietnam as a Major with the 173rd Airborne Brigade as the Special Troops Battalion surgeon where he received a Bronze Star....

Mrs. Mary Lois Ledbetter, 77, passed away on January 17, 2022, at Bethany House in Auburn. Mary Lois was married to the love of her life Junior Ledbetter for almost 60 years.  She loved the Lord fervently and was a lifelong servant at Salem Macon Baptist Church.  She held numerous positions including church clerk, Sunday school director, singing in the choir, Sunday school teacher, VBS leader, and youth leader.  She was also...

Donnie Ray Thomas, Sr., 72, of Notasulga, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. at Auburn Church of Christ. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife of 26 years Sarah Thomas; his children Ray (Kay) Thomas, Jr., Chris (Stacy) Thomas, Marcus (Ginger) Goodson, and Katy Ponder; his grandchildren Wyatt Dalton Thomas, Jesse Thomas, Holly Telles, Hunter Thomas, Evan (Ashley) Entrekin, Ryan Entrekin,...

Tony Lynn Mann, 64, of Tallassee, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Community Hospital. Graveside services will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. in Rose Hill Cemetery in Tallassee. Visitation will also be graveside beginning at 1:30 P.M.  Mr. Mann is survived by his children Christie (Terry) Farmer, Mandy Mann, and Jarrod (Jan) Mann; his brother Wayne (Sheila) Mann; his sister-in-law Linda Mann; his grandchildren Casey Pryor, Thomas Roper, Ashlyn Webster, Jurnee Webster, John...

Ronald Steven Ramsey, 72, of Notasulga, passed away from multiple long term health issues on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Bethany House.  Ron was born December 11, 1949, and born again December 2007.  He graduated from Notasulga High School in 1968, married Louise McLain in December 1969, joined the US Navy and left for boot camp in January 1970.  He served in the US Navy 1970-1974, attending schools in Maryland and Illinois, served aboard the destroyer USS Geo. K. Mackenzie...

Kenneth Vyrlon Rivers, 55, of Reeltown, died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of Reeltown with Rev. Tim Smith and Rev. David Hooks officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service beginning at 12:00 noon.  Mr. Rivers is survived by his wife of 30 years Donna Akin Rivers, his children Ashley Juanette (Anne) Strong...

Lora Beatrice Dobbs Jones was born in Sylacauga, AL, on June 25, 1940, to William O. and Arline Dobbs.  She was called to her Home in Heaven on January 3, 2022, to be with her Lord and Savior. Mrs. Jones was a long time member of Notasulga First Baptist Church and devoted her time, talents and love to teaching the children there.  She was a member of Providence Baptist Church in Opelika, AL. Mrs. Jones...

Frances Ruth Moore, 84, of Notasulga, passed from this life into eternal life on December 29, 2021, at her home.  She was born on September 22, 1937, in Opelika, AL.  She attended Auburn High School.  Due to her outgoing personality, she never met a stranger.  In her early years she drove a tractor, baled lots of hay, and helped her family with gardening and farming.  She was a manager for convenient stores for 25 years! She worked well with the public, and...

Wilkie Spratling Norman, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 11 am at Vaughn Park Church of Christ in Montgomery, AL with Brother Sam Cooper officiating. Visitation will be held at 10 am at the church. A private burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Norman was...

Howard G. Johnson of Cleveland, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, with his loving wife Judy by his side.  Mr. Johnson graduated in 1959 from Alabama Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Howard spent more than 40 years in the paper industry, retiring in 2002 from Bowater Paper Company as Vice President and General Manager of the Calhoun, TN operations.  Howard and his wife Judy were faithful members of Broad Street United...