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08/05/2025

Jonathan Blaine "Beanpole" Gavins
05/19/1998 - 07/25/2025

Jonathan Blaine “Beanpole” Gavins, 27, passed away on July 25, 2025, in Salem, Alabama. Born on May 19, 1998, in Columbus, Georgia, Jonathan brought light and laughter to those around him from the very beginning.

A proud graduate of Beauregard High School, Jonathan was known for his big heart, quick wit, and unwavering loyalty to those he loved. His greatest joy in life was his son, Waylon Blaire Gavins—his pride and purpose. Jonathan’s love for Waylon was boundless; he cherished every moment spent with him and found deep meaning in fatherhood.

Jonathan had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and could often be found dirt road riding with friends, casting a line into the water on a quiet afternoon, or tracking game through the woods. He had a passion for hunting and fishing that was matched only by his enthusiasm for Alabama football—he was a tried and true fan through and through. Whether it was cheering on his team or watching dirt track racing under the lights, Jonathan embraced life with energy and joy.

He also had a knack for working on cars and never hesitated to lend a hand when someone needed help. His generous spirit extended far beyond his immediate circle; he was always ready with a joke to lighten the mood or a kind gesture to lift someone’s day. Those who knew him best remember his infectious laugh and the way he made everyone feel welcome around a bonfire.

Jonathan is survived by his beloved son Waylon Blaire Gavins; his mother and stepfather Amy and Keith Comeaux; brothers Brendan Gavins, Justin Gavins, and Keith Comeaux Jr. (Bailey); sisters Traci Gavins (Casey Boyd) and Haley Comeaux (Tori); nephews Rhydain Boyd, Hayze Comeaux, Dexter Boyd, and Kolton Comeaux; MeeMee Sandy White; Maw Barbara Comeaux; aunts Tabitha White-Lopez (Julio), Christina Grant (Gene), Robin Paul (Norman); uncle Billy Chadwick (Cindy Holden); as well as many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father Jimmy Gavins; Granny Margean Gavins; Pop James W. Gavins; Grandma Valaree Smith; and PawPaw Charles White.

A celebration of Jonathan’s life was held on July 30, 2025, in Salem, Alabama. The gathering honored not only the memories shared but also the love that continues to surround him.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to all who have offered their support during this difficult time. Jonathan’s legacy lives on in the laughter he inspired, the kindness he showed so freely, and most of all—in the heart of his son.

May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.

08/05/2025

Gordon D Gorham
02/04/1940 - 08/02/2025

Gordon D Gorham , 85, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025.

He retired from the Air Force after 20 years & 3 months of service. After his Military service, he also retired from Auburn University in the Forestry Department.

Gordon liked going to the Smokey Mountains, looking at old cars, riding his motorcycle in the mountains, camping and watching old westerns. He was always willing to help anyone in need, no matter the situation. He always joked about being good looking. He would say just ask me and I'll tell you.

He loved his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews. He would do anything for them.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest G Gorham and Marjorie (Ferol) Brodnax; wife, Virginia Berlinda Lorina Gorham; daughter, Lisa Gaylene Spradlin & son in law Tommy Spradlin; Step-children, Billy Ray Bozeman, Bobby Bozeman ; grand-children, Blade Longshore; sisters, Marjorie F Horne, Ernestine Boley; brother, James Edward Gorham; former spouse, Jeanie Estelle Gorham and brother-in-law, Albert Chambers.

Gordon is survived by his children, Lorina Danette (Tom) White, Aurora Berlinda Ferol (Steve) Cox; step-children, Joyce (Terry) Wood & family, Donnie Bozeman & family, Jan Brisky & family, Karen Fannin & family, family of Bobby Bozeman; grandchildren, Cain (Janelle) Longshore, Samantha (Nick), Alexander Floyd, Eryn (Skyler) Williams, Dalton Belvin, Nicholas (Alyesa) Spradlin, Jermey (Jaclyn) Spradlin; great-grandchildren, Tate Longshore, Hazel Longshore, Kinsley Williams, Kaiden Williams, Cooper Spradlin, Mercy Spradlin; sisters, Sandra J (Billy) Allen, and Roxyeann G Chambers.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 6, 2025 from 11:00am-12:00pm in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home followed by a graveside service at 12:30pm at Shady Grove Community Cemetery.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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08/04/2025

Noah James Kelly
January 4th, 1999 – July 28th, 2025

With shattered hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son, Noah Kelly on July 28th, 2025.

Noah is proceeded in death by his grandfather Robert Shellhorn. He is survived by his loving parents Michael and Kimberly Kelly, his sister Melissa (Brendan) Paige, his grandparents Richard and Connie Kelly, Barbara and Ed Walker, niece and nephew Sadie and Grayson Paige, and other loving uncles, aunts and cousins.

Noah was highly intelligent, he thought so differently than most, including how he saw the world in an absolute amazing way. Noah was studying for his degree in computer science.

Noah was a kind and respectful person to people and animals. He was witty and had a great sense of humor. He loved his home and neighborhood that he walked and ran in, sometimes twice a day. He enjoyed talking to the neighbors on his walks and greeting their pets. He loved walking down to the lake to observe the geese, turtles, fish, deer and other wildlife.

Noah loved his own animals, his dogs Max, Jack, Riley and Charlie, his turtle Alvin, his lizard Pyro, his tarantula Black Fang!

Noah loved to read about history and was a walking encyclopedia with an unsurpassed photographic memory. He loved our country and our flag with his huge patriotic heart. He read many other books including psychology, animals, true stories of people overcoming great challenges, and self-improvement to always better himself. Noah read more books in his short lifetime than most older adults.

Noah loved listening to instrumental music, including old European marching band! He liked art and created his own sketches. Noah also had a keen eye for capturing amazing photographs.

Noah loved his niece and nephew Grayson and Sadie, if Noah wasn’t in the neighborhood, you could usually find him with them playing games, reading to them, building forts, and playing in the yard chasing them and their dog around wildly. Late at night, he would play board games and hang out with his best friends in the world, his sister Melissa and brother-in-law Brendan.

Noah loved his grandparents very much and always appreciated them, never forgetting about him, always sending him cards with special notes which meant so much to him and cherished them.

Noah loved his parents. One of his favorite things to do was have conversations and debates with them about the world, current events, politics along with history. He also enjoyed sharing new facts he had learned and how they pertained to today’s world and how it shaped it. He loved the baked goods his mother would make for him, after a treat was made you would often find him first in line for a taste and walking away with even more servings. Through a full mouth Noah would say, “This is really good, thanks mom!”

If you know Noah or our family please join us at Garden Hill Cemetery on Thursday, August 7th for his memorial at 10:00 am central time. Following that will be a Celebration of Noah’s Life at his home, where we’ll listen to some of his favorite music, see his sketches, photo’s, a walk down to the lake if you like, including sharing stories of Noah.

08/02/2025

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08/01/2025

Terry Chaffin Davis, Jr. (Shaky)
04/12/1932 - 07/30/2025

Terry Chaffin Davis, Jr. (Shaky) 93 was born in Pearisburg VA on April 12, 1932. He died peacefully at home July 30, 2025 in Auburn AL. Son of the late Terry Chaffin Davis, Sr. and Julia Millirons Davis of Pearisburg VA. Brother of Loretta D. Compton (Bob) of Pearisburg VA and the late Christine D. Robinson (Tom) of Blacksburg, VA. Brothers-in-law Tom E. Tabor (Melanie) of Sylva NC and the late James H. Tabor (Mary Lee) of Narrows VA.

Graduated from Pearisburg High School in 1950. Joined the United States Navy from April 1951 - April 1955. He served in the Korean Conflict aboard Minesweepers - USS Endicott (DMS-35), USS Swan (AMS-37) and USS Quail (AM-377) obtaining the rank of YN1 (Yeoman First Class) receiving a Korean Service Medal w/ 5 Stars, United Nations Service Medal and Korean War Service Medal. He then received a B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife Conservation June 7, 1959 and M.S. in Plant Pathology and Physiology May 1961 at Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) , and a Ph.D. in Forest Pathology at West Virginia University 1964. He was hired at Auburn University Feb. 1, 1965 where he enjoyed teaching for forty two years.

He is survived by his wife Betty Tabor Davis (66+ years of marriage), two sons, Kermit Chaffin Davis, Derek Emmett Davis, one grandson, Jonathan Chaffin Hunt Davis and many nieces and nephews. Family would like to thank special caregivers Doris Hutchinson, Vera Collins, and the late Lettie Jones. Member of Village Christian Church, Auburn AL. An informal Graveside service will be held Sunday, August 3, 2025, 3pm at Town Creek Cemetery 1150 S. Gay St., Auburn AL, provided by Frederick-Dean Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Ward officiating. In lieu of flowers consider a donation to Goodwill, a charity of your choice, or just plant a tree.

Frederick -Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

08/01/2025

Rosa Sar Llorens
September 16, 1936 – July 29, 2025

Rosa Sar Llorens died in Auburn, Alabama from complications arising from pulmonary fibrosis.

Rosa was born in Havana, Cuba, the youngest daughter and second child of Armando Sar (Canosa), a native of San Julian de Moraime, La Corunna, Spain, and Maria Gegundez (Arias) (de Sar), a native of Balsas, Lugo, Spain. Rosa was baptized and had her first communion at the Iglesia del Carmen in Havana.

When Rosa was ten years of age, she and her three siblings were orphaned when her father died from tuberculosis in 1946. Her mother had previously died, also from tuberculosis, on December 24, 1944. She and her siblings were placed with different families. Rosa went to live with her godmother, Carmen Soto, who enrolled her first at El Colegio de la Immaculada and then at the Asilo y Creche del Vedado, a school run by the Hijas de la Caridad, where she boarded as a student until she was seventeen. Rosa was very attached to the nuns there. Thereafter, she worked as a nanny and as a sales attendant on the floor of the famed El Encanto department store before attending the Havana Business Academy.

While living in a student boarding house across the street from the University of Havana, she met her future husband, Hector Emilio Llorens (Aviles), who was a student at the University. On June 1, 1958, Rosa married Hector at the Capilla de Santa Emilia on the campus of her school, the Asilo y Creche. Following her marriage she moved to her husband’s hometown, Cienfuegos, where her two eldest sons were born.

In 1961, following the Cuban Revolution, Rosa and her family came to the United States, first to Terrebonne, Louisiana and New Orleans (where her third son was born) and then to Pahokee, Florida. While living in Pahokee she obtained her BA in Elementary Education and her MA in Library Science from Florida Atlantic University. She worked for many years as an elementary school teacher, librarian, bilingual education specialist and social worker for the Palm Beach County School System. At her work, Rosa was outgoing, charismatic, tireless, and caring, making lifelong relationships with some of her students. Rosa also was an active parishioner of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Pahokee, where she assisted with the annual Cuban Diner Dance, served on the Altar Society, and taught catechism classes.

After she retired, Rosa and her husband moved to Juno Beach, Florida, and spent many happy years there. Following the death of her husband, Rosa and her sister Hilda moved to Auburn, Alabama to be near Rosa’s son, Hector Llorens Jr. and his wife Carolyn. She was a communicant of St Michael Archangel Catholic Church in Auburn, whose members ministered to her with love.

Rosa was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and a great friend and mentor to students.

Rosa was predeceased by her husband, sister Hilda Sar Gegundez, brother Armando Uhrbach, niece Patricia Uhrbach, nephew Fernando Z Llorens, niece Miriam Llorens Alvarez and granddaughter Sara Teresa Llorens.

Rosa is survived by her brother Manuel Sar and his wife Maria Caneda of Madrid, Spain, son and daughter-in-law, Nicolas Llorens and Rebecca Flannagan Llorens of Columbia, Missouri, son and daughter-in-law Hector Emilio Llorens, Jr. and Carolyn Shaffer Llorens of Lake Martin, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia, and son and daughter-in-law Armando Llorens and Susan Golden of Suffern, New York. She is also survived by five grandchildren and two great granddaughters: Amelia Marie Llorens and Nicolas Jonathan Llorens of Columbia Missouri, John Walden Llorens, his wife Erin Hughes Llorens and daughters Evelyn Frances Llorens and Charlotte Elizabeth Llorens of Nashville Tennessee, Henry Thomas Llorens of Portland, Maine, and Elizabeth Claire Llorens and her husband Michael Chmielewski of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Rosa is also survived by her nephew Angel Sar (Caneda) and his wife Clarice Nascimento, of Bogota, Colombia, her niece Maria Elena Uhrbach of Miami, Florida, and her niece Beatriz Llorens Koltis and her husband Peter Koltis of Weston, Florida.

The family wishes to express its deep appreciation to Alicia Dixon and Geraldine Fitzpatrick for their loving care of Rosa while she resided in Auburn and during her last illness.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pahokee, Florida, with an inurnment following at Foreverglades Cemetery in Belle Glade, Florida. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pahokee, Florida and St. Michael Archangel Catholic Church in Auburn, Alabama.

07/31/2025

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07/28/2025

Thomas Richard Fuller (T.R.)
March 28, 1940 – July 25, 2025

Thomas Richard Fuller, affectionately known as T.R., passed away on July 25, 2025, at the age of 85. Born in West Point, Georgia, on March 28, 1940, and raised in Auburn, Alabama, T.R. lived a life rooted in service, family, and a deep love for the outdoors. He was a proud Eagle Scout and enjoyed all sports, but especially fishing and hunting. While in college he met and married the love of his life Melbur Hancock of Richmond, VA. He graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Forestry and was a charter member ( #6) of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity while at Auburn. T.R. also served his country with honor in the Alabama Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSG). He is a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church in Auburn.

T.R. was the founder and owner of T. Richard Fuller Land Surveying, INC., faithfully serving the Auburn/Opelika area for over 40 years. His work left a lasting mark on the development of Auburn and surrounding Lee County. But it was on the water where T.R. found his greatest joy—second only to Melbur. Together with his friends Tom Sparrow and Ray Scott, he co-founded the Auburn B.A.S.S. Masters Club in 1969, the first organized B.A.S.S. club in the state of Alabama. He fished both the national B.A.S.S. and FLW tournament fishing trails winning countless awards. T.R. had an uncanny ability to read the water and the land underneath, mapping every bend and hiding spot in his mind with the precision of a true angler.

T.R. is preceded in death by his beloved wife Melbur Hancock Fuller of 47 years, and his parents, Lundy and Wilmar Fuller. He is survived by his daughter Susan (Ed) Locke, son Thomas (Krystal) Fuller, five grandchildren Leann and Will Locke; Nicolas, James Thomas, and Lilliann Carrie Fuller; and three step grandchildren Audrey, Gerry, and Sam Scott. He also leaves behind his two sisters Charolette Fuller Musselwhite and Betty Fuller Gaylor, along with many extended family members, nieces and nephews, and friends who will miss his knowledge, storytelling, and love of the outdoors.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home (1801 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL). A funeral service will take place at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 1, at Grace United Methodist Church (915 E Glenn Ave, Auburn, AL), followed by graveside interment at Memorial Gardens Cemetery (1000 E Samford Ave, Auburn, AL).

T. Richard’s legacy lives on in the land he surveyed, the waters he fished, and the family he cherished. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. WAR EAGLE!

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

07/28/2025

Trenton Jacob Hilyer
March 24, 1996 – July 26, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Trenton Jacob Hilyer on July 26, 2025, at the age of 29, following a dirt bike accident. He left this world surrounded by the immense love of his immediate family.

Trenton was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sally Watson Ozan; grandfather, Max Vincent Watson. He is survived by his wife of seven years, Meagan Wade Hilyer; his loving parents, Brent and Rebecca “Becky” Hilyer; his siblings, Brice (Anna) Hilyer, Brooke Hilyer, and Darela (Lucas) Martin; his grandparents, Bill and Betty Hilyer; and a large extended family of countless loving aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, dear friends, and other family members.

Trenton was extremely intelligent and worked as an engineer at Forterra in San Antonio. Outside the office, he lived fully and passionately—immersed in the wonders of the world around him. He found peace and exhilaration in nature, whether stargazing, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, riding dirt bikes, BMX biking, skateboarding, skiing, birdwatching, or exploring native ecosystems.

He had a wonderful sense of humor and was exceptionally funny. He often carried out carefully curated and nuanced jokes and pranks. Additionally, he was a talented photographer in both film and digital formats. In his earlier years, he focused on cars and motorsports; more recently, he was drawn to the beauty of nature—photographing landscapes, plants, animals, and the world around him.

Trenton had an undeniable love for music. His talents included guitar (classical, electric, acoustic, and bass), banjo, dulcimer, mandolin, drums, and cajón. His weekly bluegrass jam sessions were a highlight of his week. He found joy in attending concerts across every genre—from bluegrass to hip hop, candlelit orchestras, and rock & roll.

Animals held a special place in Trenton’s heart, and he admired and learned about them wherever he went. He especially loved his childhood dog, Gauge and his three cats: Mookie, Maya Lin, and Mashed Potato “Tato.”

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the Trauma ICU staff at St. David’s South Austin for their extraordinary care and compassion. They are equally grateful to every friend, neighbor, relative, and loved one who reached out with support, prayers, and love during this difficult time.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 9-11 a.m. CT in the Fellowship Hall of First Methodist Church located at 702 Ave A, Opelika, AL 36801.

In honor of Trenton’s love for the outdoors, donations may be made to state or national parks.

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