Area Obituaries
Dennis Edward Murphy
Dennis Edward Murphy passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida on February 16, 2023 at the age of 70. Mr. Murphy was born on February 19, 1952, in Newport News, Virginia, to the late James Stanley Murphy, Jr., and Dorothy Mutter Murphy. At an early age, his family moved to Fort Walton Beach,…
Read MoreTommy Bennett McKinnon
Mr. Tommy Bennett McKinnon, age 80, of Opp, Alabama passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at his home. Mr. McKinnon is survived by his wife, Jenell King McKinnon; daughters, Kim Phillips & husband, Robert, Michelle Mock & husband, Bryan, Renee Ballard & husband, Jody and Lisa Arthur & husband, Rob; sons, Lamar McKinnon and Ronnie…
Read MoreEvelyn Nix Kilcrease
Mrs. Evelyn Nix Kilcrease, age 88, of Opp, Alabama passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery. Mrs. Kilcrease is survived by her daughters, Debbie Kilcrease Smith & husband, Lowell, and Jackie Kilcrease Mack; son, Eddie Kilcrease & wife, Lorrie; brother, Allen Nix & wife, Gail; grandchildren, Nikki Bowman Blasi,…
Read MoreRichard J Spurlin
Richard J Spurlin passed away on February 16, 2023, at the age of 86 after a long and well-lived life. He was born on January 16, 1937 to Ollie J Spurlin and Exa Ellis Spurlin. The youngest of four children and the only boy, he grew up in the small town of Opp, Alabama. Four…
Read MoreAllen LeVon Johnston
Mr. Allen LeVon Johnston, age 92, of Opp, Alabama passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at his home. Mr. Johnston is survived by his daughter, Lyn Johnston Taken & husband, Don; son, Mark Johnston & wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Zackary Johnston & wife, Ashley, and Caleb Johnston & wife, Rebekah; and great-grandchildren, Olivia Johnston and Asher…
Read MoreRuby Gordon Wratchford
Our dear mother, Ruby Gordon Wratchford, 89, of Andalusia, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2023. She was a wonderful mother who loved her family and loved the Lord. She was married to her first and only love, Charles Edward Wratchford, for 69 years. She enjoyed taking care of her family…
Read MoreHattson Boaz “Bo” Nawlin
Hattson Boaz Nawlin, age 1.5 years, passed from this life to the next, unexpectedly on February 3, 2023, in Perry, FL. Hattson was born August 23, 2021 in Tallahassee, FL to B.J. Nawlin and Miranda Grace Nawlin. Hattson was full of joy and displayed God’s grace. He loved to wrestle with his brothers and dance…
Read MoreKay MacLennan Kross
Kay MacLennan Kross passed away on February 7, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas after a short illness. Mrs. Kross was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 8th, 1942, daughter of the late Dr. Edward Reynolds MacLennan and Helen O’Neal MacLennan of Opp, Alabama. Mrs. Kross is survived by her husband Walt Kross; her daughter…
Read MoreAthealone Brooks Lewis
Ms. Athealone Brooks Lewis, age 78, of Bonifay, Florida passed away February 4, 2023, at her home. She was born July 13, 1944, in Bonifay, Florida to the late Reubin Mack Brooks and Clea Phillips Brooks. In addition to her parents, Athealone was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Vernon Lewis, Sr., two siblings,…
Read MoreFaye Allen Tisdale
Mrs. Faye Allen Tisdale, age 77, of Opp, Alabama passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 in Mizell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Tisdale is survived by her sons, Rob Moore & wife, Jennifer, Brandon Moore & fiancé, Melissa Earley, and Patrick Tisdale & wife, Laurie; grandchildren, Miriam Moore, Addison Tisdale and Gavin Tisdale; sisters, Glenda Heath &…
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