Obituaries | Week of Feb. 2, 2026
CHARLOTTE LOVELACE DEWEESE
Charlotte Lovelace DeWeese, 85, of Auburn, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Jan. 18, 2026. Charlotte was born and raised in LaFayette, Alabama. She was a graduate of LaFayette High School and Howard College (Samford University). Charlotte was an avid reader and writer and enjoyed attending live theater productions. Literature, history, trivia and current events were some of her passions. She loved traveling and wanted to see the world. Later in life, she was able to enjoy a very special trip to Ireland with her sister.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Ted DeWeese, Jr.; her parents, Henry and Marie Lovelace, Sr.; her brother, Henry Lovelace, Jr.; and one infant granddaughter, Madeline Taylor. She is survived by: her sister, Sandy (Frank) Bonham; her children, Nicole (Jamie) Taylor, Nick (DeAnne) DeWeese and Chris (Amy) DeWeese; six grandchildren, Brent (Heather) Taylor, Hannah DeWeese, Clay (Maddie) DeWeese, Lauren (Harrison) Arnold, Mitchell DeWeese and Sloan DeWeese; and two great-grandchildren, Magnolia Taylor and Henry DeWeese; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Charlotte was known for her kind nature and beautiful smile. She will be affectionately remembered as ¨Mimi¨ by her beloved grandchildren and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Per Charlotte´s wishes, no burial service will take place at this time. A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mildred Lois Sharpe Alford
Mildred was born Nov. 3, 1930, in Andalusia, Alabama, to Ray and Cora Mae Taylor. She passed away in Alexander City, Alabama, at Brown Nursing Home on Feb. 1, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She leaves behind four children Kenneth Sharpe (Vicky), Larry Sharpe (Valerie), Vicki White (Jim) and Joy Deloney (David); seven grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Monroe H. Sharpe; as well as her second husband, whom she met later in life, Robert Alford.
Mrs. Alford lived her adult life in Opelika, where she was employed with Gayfers Department Store for more than 30 years.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Opelika.
Visitation will be Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. until noon at Frederick Dean Funeral Home in Opelika. A private graveside service will be held at Lebanon Presbyterian Church in LaFayette, Alabama, on Feb. 5, at 1:30 p.m.
Mrs. Alford lived a full life with her family, co-workers and church friends. She will be greatly missed.
Frederick Dean Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mildred Lois Sharpe Alford.
