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01/05/2026

MYTH: Hospice is only available in the last few days of life.
FACT: Hospice is available at any point that a physician certifies that a person has a life-limiting illness and life expectancy is 6 months or less. People live an average of 29 days longer in hospice care than alternative forms of end-of-life care (and often with more comfort, dignity and peace).

01/03/2026

01/02/2026

Myrtlean Mains
07/27/1932 - 12/30/2025

Mrs. Myrtlean Mains passed away in the comfort of her home on Tuesday December 30th at the age of 93 years. Mrs. Mains was a native of Crenshaw County, Alabama and lived in Lee County, Alabama, since 1965. Mrs. Mains was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Charles S. Mains. Mrs. Mains is survived by her children Michael D. Mains, Patricia Mains Woods (Mark), and Barbara Mains Guryan. She is also survived by grandchildren Michael Mains II, Jennifer Mains (Gabe), Mark Steven Woods, Jr, Wesley Woods Beardsley (Jon), Evan Woods (Alina), Alex Guryan, Thomas Guryan (Kathy), and Anna Guryan. Mrs. Mains is also survived by three great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at a visitation on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home. A private family burial will be held at a later date.

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

01/02/2026

Linda Tamplin Sanders
04/18/1940 - 12/27/2025

Linda Tamplin Sanders, 85, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Brentwood, Tennessee.

Born on April 18, 1940, in Opelika, Alabama, Linda grew up in nearby Auburn, where she attended public elementary, junior high, and senior high schools. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University in 1961.

Linda’s professional life reflected her deep commitment to nurturing others. She began her career as a Home Service Advisor with the New Orleans Public Service Company (NOPSI), where she combined her love of cooking and education. One of the highlights of this period was her participation in the 1964 New York World's Fair, where she demonstrated New Orleans-style Creole cooking—an honor that showcased both her culinary talent and her engaging personality.

After leaving NOPSI in 1964, Linda returned to her roots in early childhood education. She taught kindergarten at several schools across South Carolina and Florida, bringing warmth and understanding into every classroom she entered. Later, she served with the public health service in Vero Beach, Florida, offering guidance and support to mothers of newborns—a role that perfectly suited her compassionate nature and lifelong dedication to children.

Linda was a devoted wife to Charles for 65 years. Together they built a loving family that includes their daughters Susan (Woodard) and Lara (Franck), and their son Charles III ("Chip"). She was affectionately known as "Winnie" by her four grandsons and two granddaughters—a nickname that captured the warmth and joy she brought into their lives.

She was preceded in death by her father Leonard Tamplin, mother Opal Tamplin, and stepmother, also named Opal.

Those who knew Linda will remember her as someone who truly embodied the phrase “people person.” She delighted in old friendships and welcomed new ones with open arms. Her kindness was unwavering; she never spoke ill of anyone. Her ability to connect with children made her not only an exceptional educator but also a remarkable mother and grandmother.

A Visitation will be held on January 5, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home 1801 Frederick Road. Visitation followed by Prayer Service, Rev. George Mathison presiding. Interment will be at Auburn Memorial Park.

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

01/01/2026

Thank you for the trust you place in Frederick Dean Funeral Homes throughout the year!

12/31/2025

Myrtlean Beasley Mains
July 27, 1932 - December 30, 2025

Myrtlean Beasley Mains of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on December 30, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1932, and was 93 years old.

The family will receive friends at a visitation on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home.

12/30/2025

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12/29/2025

What should I wear to a funeral?
Mourning attire has drastically evolved over the years. Modern culture has created a gray area of what type of clothing is appropriate for a farewell service. No matter what you decide to wear, the number one priority is to remain respectful. Clothes should never be revealing or contain explicit content.

Sometimes the family will request specific attire they would like guests to wear to show respect to their lost loved one, like their loved one’s favorite color or sports jersey. If you have any doubts about what is acceptable to wear to the service, traditional and conservative black, gray, or navy attire is typically a safe choice.

12/29/2025

Paul K. Turnquist
01/03/1935 - 12/11/2025

Dr. Paul Kenneth Turnquist, 90, of Auburn, Alabama, died December 11, 2025.

He was born on January 3, 1935, on a farm near Lindsborg, Kansas. He attended local schools and graduated from Kansas State University in 1957 with a B.S. in Agricultural Engineering. Upon graduation, he was a research engineer at Caterpillar Tractor in Peoria, IL. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve Critical Skills Program. He earned M.S. (1965) and Ph.D. (1965) degrees in Agricultural Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He served on the faculties at Oklahoma State University, South Dakota State University and Auburn University, from where he retired in 1998 as Professor and Department Head Emeritus of Biosystems Engineering.

Paul was active in engineering and education societies, including a life member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) and a member of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), the Engineering Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology (ABET), the Council of Forest Engineering and a licensed Professional Engineer (Oklahoma). In 1970, he was the Outstanding Young Faculty Award (Dow Chemical) recipient for the North Midwest Section of the American Society for Engineering Education. He was the first recipient of the A.W. Farrall Young Educator Award (ASAE, 1972). He was elected an ASABE Fellow in 1987. He served on the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET from 1992-1997. He co-authored three textbooks on Off-Road Vehicle Engineering Principles and authored numerous scientific and educational papers. He envisioned and pioneered the Forest Engineering program at Auburn University.

He was active in the church and community organizations throughout his life. After retirement, he and Peggy enjoyed traveling via the Road Scholar Program both domestic and foreign. Paul had been active in AU-All and OLLI. He enjoyed reading world and Biblical history. He especially enjoyed the Food for the Soul Class at Auburn United Methodist Church (AUMC), its members and the opportunity for spiritual growth.

On December 22, 1962, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he was married to Peggy Ann James at the Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Peggy. Additional survivors include three children: Todd (Jodi) Turnquist of Roswell, GA; Scott (Jill) Turnquist of Clermont, FL; and Greg (Sara) Turnquist of Cunningham, TN; and seven grandchildren: Eric, Ethan, Taylor, Trevor, Audrey, Andrew, and Aiden. One grandchild, Maggie, and two brothers, Lloyd and Ralph, preceded him in death.

A celebration of life service for Paul will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11am the Auburn United Methodist Church in Auburn, AL.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the AUMC Food for the Soul Class Missionary Fund.

12/27/2025

"Every memory we create is a footprint on the path of life we make together.
Healing begins when we acknowledge our grief and embrace our memories."

12/26/2025

Grief Support
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