The Obituary Section

Barbara Jane Myhand Coker

, Alabama

Barbara Jane Myhand Coker 79 of Valley Alabama passed away peacefully Sunday August 162026 at her home in Valley Alabama where she had resided since 1981. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was a follower of Jesus Christ. She enjoyed and was very good at sewing crocheting quilting cooking gardening and collecting antiques. Barbara loved attending church and spreading the word of Jesus Christ. She loved her family deeply and was one of the most loving nurturing kind and helpful women youd ever meet. She never met a stranger and was always there when you needed her. Her arms and home were always open with a warm meal for anyone in need. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years William Tilborn Coker her parents James and Margarette Myhand her brother Philip Myhand and her grandson Joseph Allen Coker and numerous aunts uncle and cousins.…

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Rubicel Nava Lorenzo

, Alabama

June 9, 2023 — August 3, 2026

Rubicel Nava Lorenzo lovingly known as Ruby passed away on August 4 2026 in Birmingham Alabama at the age of 3. Born on June 10 2023 in Birmingham Alabama he brought joy tenderness and light to the lives of those who knew him and his memory will remain forever cherished by his family and all who loved him. Ruby was a beloved son whose presence filled his home with warmth and happiness. He was the cherished child of his father Rigoberto Nava Mejia and his mother Rosa Lorenzo Anorve who will carry his memory in their hearts always. Though his time on earth was brief he left behind a lasting imprint through the sweetness of his spirit and the comfort he brought to those around him. He was a little boy whose daily routines and simple joys reflected the innocence and wonder of early childhood. He loved watching his favorite…

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Jerry Templeton

, Alabama

July 29, 2026

Jerry Templeton a beloved Christian man known for his friendly nature intelligence and kindness died on July 30 2026 at his residence in Valley Alabama. He was 82 years old. Born on March 3 1944 in Lee County Alabama Jerry lived a life marked by faith family and steady devotion to the people and places he loved. He was a man of God and a member of Ridge Road Baptist Church where his Christian faith remained an important part of his life. Those who knew him remember a man who carried himself with warmth and sincerity and who made a lasting impression through his gentle spirit and dependable presence. Jerry spent many years working for M.P. Sykes where he built a reputation for hard work and loyalty. His life reflected the values of perseverance and commitment and he was respected by those who had the privilege of knowing him both…

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Dr. Emiliano Saguier

, Alabama

With deep love we announce the passing of Dr. Emiliano Saguier a beloved father grandfather brother and friend who died peacefully on August 15 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 14 1941 in Asuncion Paraguay. Dr. Saguier was a prominent Paraguayan chess player who won the national chess championship three consecutive times in 1967 1968 and 1969 and represented Paraguay at the 1964 Chess Olympiad in Tel Aviv where he competed in both the qualifiers and the final B section. Born in Paraguay to chess patron Eduardo Saguier Iturburu who significantly supported chess development in the country Dr. Saguier began his competitive career in the early 1960s participating in local tournaments. His first documented game occurred in Asuncin in 1960 at age 20 against Serbian Grandmaster Svetozar Gligoric in a local event marking the start of his chess career. He made his international debut at the…

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Muller Ayres Copeland

, Alabama

Muller Ayres Copeland a beloved father grandfather and cherished friend passed away peacefully at home on August 17 2026. Born on July 31 1934 in Newnan Georgia Mullers life was a testament to hard work devotion and the deep love he held for his family and community. Muller was predeceased by his loving wife Wilma and his dear daughters Bobbie Jean and Sherry Lynn. His legacy continues through his surviving family members his daughter Diane Tolar grandson Michael Hand LaMonica and granddaughter Sonya Johnson. He was a proud greatgrandfather to Keith Jon Trevor Mady Johnson and Ethan Hand as well as to Kourtney Melvin Justin and Kaylan Sealy Jake. Mullers heart was filled with joy at the birth of his greatgreatgrandson Riggins. He found companionship and friendship in Carolyn Coker who along with her grandson Brant brought warmth and joy to his life. Muller is also lovingly remembered by his…

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Mary Alice Barnes

, Alabama

August 7, 2026

Mary Alice Barnes age 87 of Opelika Alabama passed away on August 8 2026 in the same city where she was born on August 19 1938. She was a loving and kind woman whose life was marked by devotion to her family her faith and the simple joys that brought her happiness each day. Mary Alice was born in Opelika to Alton Eastridge and Ilene Eastridge. She grew up surrounded by family and carried those early values of love strength and kindness throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her husband Rommie Barnes her parents her brother Richard Eastridge and his wife Jane her sister Clara Moncus and her husband Boyd her daughter Brenda Barnes and her grandchild Tanna Jarrell. Their memories remained close to her heart throughout her life. She is survived by her sons Rickie Cynthia Barnes Jerry Diane Barnes and Ronald Barnes her daughter Dianne…

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Clifford Kelly Mccullough

, Alabama

August 16, 2026

Clifford Kelly McCullough known to family and friends simply as Kelly passed away on August 17 2026 in LaGrange Georgia at the age of 70. Born on February 5 1956 in Jacksonville Florida Kelly lived a life marked by hard work faith and loyalty. He had a quiet strength about him but those who knew him best also knew his sense of humor and his ability to make people laugh. Kelly had a way of making himself at home wherever he was and making the people around him feel like family. He built lasting friendships throughout his life not because he tried to but simply because that was who he was. Kelly spent 33 years working for West Point Stevens where he was known for his dedication reliability and strong work ethic. He took pride in doing his job well and in being someone others could count on. Later he…

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Linda Gale Moody

, Alabama

Linda Gale Murphy Moody of Beulah Alabama passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born and raised in Beulah Gale remained proud of her hometown throughout her life. She will be remembered for her kind heart unwavering love for her family and the joy she found in lifes simple moments. Gale was a devoted mother grandmother sister aunt and friend. Above all else her grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. She treasured every moment spent with them creating memories that will forever be held close in their hearts. A devoted Alabama football fan Gale rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on the Crimson Tide. Gale is survived by her loving children Kayla Justin Lazenby Dale Murphy and Rusty Murphy and her cherished grandchildren Jaxson Lazenby Katherine Lazenby Makinzee Murphy Kyleigh Lazenby and Deklan Lazenby. She is also survived by her siblings Lamar Cindy Murphy Travis…

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Fred Walker

, Alabama

Fred Walker of Fredonia Alabama passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 28 2026 at his beloved log cabin overlooking the Five Acre Pond. Fred was born on April 5 1942 in LaGrange Georgia to Johnson and Irene Folds Walker. Work and providing for others were Freds love language. Throughout his life he worked primarily as a weaver for West Point Stevens before retiring from Lanier Mill. He loved recruiting anyone willing to lend a hand on his many projects and always found creative ways to make a dollar. Whether buying and recycling scrap metal peddling fresh fruits and vegetables shelling hundreds of pounds of pecans each year or operating Paulas and Rebels booths at Timeless Antiques in Valley Fred stayed busy doing what he loved. Before his health began to decline several years ago he also enjoyed attending auctions taking casino trips gardening woodworking beekeeping and caring for…

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Barbara Ingram Evans

, Alabama

July 27, 2026

Barbara Ingram Evans 80 passed away July 28 2026 in Valley Alabama surrounded by the love of her family. Barbara was born in Chilton County Alabama September 15 1945 to the late William Benjamin Ingram and the late Louise Perryman Ingram. A graveside service will be held at Fairfax Cemetery Valley Alabama on Friday July 31 2026 at 1100 A.M EST. Barbara was preceded in death by her husbands Arthur C. Stockdale and Roy A. Evans her daughter Tricia Ann Stockdale and her siblings Frank Ingram Oscar Ingram Carl Ingram Calvin Ingram Betty Wright and Ellen Ingram. She is lovingly remembered by her children Arnold Vicky Evans Carol Phillip Doss KristI Clifford Platt Sylvia Evans Joanna Derrick Miller and Dee Stockdale. She also leaves behind her siblings Gloria Wayne Mitchell Patricia Davenport and Charles E. Ingram. Barbara was a proud grandmother to Michele Denise Mandy Gavin Ana Tyler Jake Royce…

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