Obituary

Mrs. Opal E. Akers, 86, a resident of Highland Home, Ala., and formerly of Newton, died Friday (Oct. 8, 2004). Survivors include: three children, Darrel L. Akers of Highland Home, Karen L. Curry of Wichita and Donald H. Akers of Red Level, Ala.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Howard Akers; and a son, Richard Akers. Family will greet friends from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Broadway Colonial Funeral Home. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton.