Frederick-Dean Funeral Home

04/05/2026

Funeral Etiquette

What to Do at a Funeral

While at a funeral, be attentive of what’s expected of you. If the family gives any instructions, quietly follow them. The day is about them and the deceased, so guests should make things run as smoothly as possible. It is completely understandable if you cry. Funerals are for paying your respects to the deceased after all. If you feel uncomfortable at any point, it is okay to quietly dismiss yourself from the service so long as you don’t draw attention to yourself. Be sure to avoid any possible distractions. This includes turning your phone off or on silent and leaving it in your pocket or purse during the entire service. Likewise, if you have a persistent cough, bring cough drops to help. If you have young children along, make sure to set expectations ahead of time. Let them know they are expected to be quiet and polite during the funeral. If your child becomes fussy or loud, it is best to take them outside until they calm down.

04/05/2026

"Wishing you a peaceful Easter. Just as the stone was rolled away to reveal a new day, may you find comfort in the promise of light and the strength of memory. Warmest wishes from our family to yours."

04/04/2026

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04/03/2026

George F Lockhart III
12/30/1937 - 03/31/2026

George F. Lockhart The Third, 88, of Salem, Alabama passed away on March 31st, 2026, in Salem, Alabama. George was born on December 30th, 1937, in Oakman, Walker County Alabama, to George (Jr) and Mary Lockhart. George will be remembered as a simple man who worked hard, loved the Lord and his family and friends. George was loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and a member of Providence Baptist Church. George retired from Uniroyal with more than thirty faithful years of dedicated employment.

George is survived by his brothers: Pat Lockhart, Mike Lockhart and Dwight Lockhart, his Sons: James Terry Lockhart (Jane) and George F. (Bubba) Lockhart IV (Milagros), Grandchildren: Andrew, Jacob (Christi) and Marisol and Great Grandchildren: Carolina and Azariah. He was predeceased by his Father, George F. Lockhart, Jr, his Mother, Mary Lockhart and his Sister, Martha Kenney.

A Memorial Service will be held at Providence Baptist Church (East Campus) on April 9th, 2026 at 2 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that a donation be made to a Charity/Organization of your choice in memory of Mr. George.

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

04/02/2026

Funeral Etiquette
Paying Respect

At a service with an open casket, it's customary to show your respect by viewing the deceased and, if you wish, spending a few moments in silent prayer. The family may es**rt you to the casket, or you might approach on your own. Viewing the deceased is not mandatory, however, and you should do what is comfortable to you.

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

Elizabeth Francine Sanders Tucker
05/22/1961 - 03/28/2026

Elizabeth Francine Sanders Tucker, of Opelika, AL was born May 22, 1961 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to the late John Frank Sanders and Katherine Olivia Sanders, and passed away on March 28, 2026 in Birmingham, Alabama.

She graduated Opelika High School 1979, attended Southern Union and completed Paralegal School located in Boca Raton, FL 1989. She had worked for the late Charles M. Ingrum, Sr., Attorney at Law and enjoyed helping the public. She went on with public service employed by Lee County Judge of Probate, Hal Smith, and Bill English; and continued her public service with the Lee County Revenue Commissioner, Oline W. Price.

Francine enjoyed finding humor in difficult situations and enjoyed making other people smile. She loved spending time with her sons, cross stitching, rug braiding, gardening, reading her Bible; and she loved all the dogs in her life that gave her laughter, love, and comfort.

She is survived by her two sons, Bradley Chandler (Lindsey) of Auburn; and James Travis Tucker (Randa) and granddaughter Elizabeth Marie of Opelika; her sister, Roxanne Daughtry (Carey) of Opelika, their children, Christy (Jason) Smith of Sulphur, LA, Natalie (Chris) Downs of Opelika, AL; great nieces, Samantha and Sara Smith and Chloe Downs; her uncle, Harold (Barbara) Dickey of Montgomery, AL; and numerous extended family members.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Frank Sanders and Katherine Olivia Dickey Sanders of Opelika, AL, her grandparents, Wallace C. Sanders and Willie Dale Howard Sanders of Opelika, AL, and Woodrow W. Dickey and Olivia P. Anthony Dickey Credle of Opelika, AL.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at the Spencer Cancer Center, UAB Lymphoma Program, her oncologists, doctors, nurses, friends, and extended family members for all the encouragement cards, texts, and calls from people who cared and loved her. Especially a deep heart thank you from her sons to their Aunt Roxanne for the love and attention she gave to their mom.

A celebration of life will be held on April 18, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home.

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

03/29/2026

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03/28/2026

In today's digital age, it's crucial to include online accounts and social media profiles in your estate planning. Consider the following:
Designate a Legacy Contact for your Facebook account to manage your profile after your passing.
Provide instructions for your digital assets, including social media accounts, in your estate plan.
Understand the options for memorializing or deleting accounts on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

With Facebook, estate planning means designating a Legacy Contact. In other words, you tell Facebook who should manage your account after your death (often a spouse, close friend, or family member). The Legacy Contact can monitor your profile by deleting or memorializing the account, accepting friend requests, pinning tribute posts, updating profile and cover photos, and more. However, a Legacy Contact cannot log in to the account to view private messages or remove past posts, photos, or friends.

Currently, you can only add a Facebook friend as a Legacy Contact. When you select a Legacy Contact, Facebook gives you the option to notify that person right away, which is recommended so that person is in the know about your wishes. To learn how to add a Legacy Contact, go to How Do I Manage a Memorialized Profile on Facebook? for some helpful tips.https://www.facebook.com/help/1070665206293088

03/25/2026

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