by The Observer Staff | Jun 27, 2017 | Obituaries
Cynthia Curlin Wacker Cynthia Curlin Wacker passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 19, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Charles “Chuck” Wacker and sister, Nancy Curlin. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lorraine Curlin; father, George...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 27, 2017 | Obituaries
Lucy B. Whatley In loving memory of Lucy B. Whatley of Opelika, Alabama Born June 14, 1952 in Tennessee. “Ms. Lucy” as known by many, went to be with the Lord on June 16, 2017 at the age of 65. She leaves behind daughters Ginger Whatley Orozco and Lana...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 27, 2017 | Column
By Hardy Jackson During the presidential campaign, Southern Evangelical Christians were much in the news. Then, once their candidates were elected, they seemed to fall silent. This caught me by surprise, for a “wait and see” attitude is not their usual posture. With...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 27, 2017 | Ann Cipperly, Column
By Ann Cipperly On the Fourth of July many Opelikans will celebrate at Lake Martin, but years ago going to the lake meant spending sultry summer days at Lake Condy. At one time, Lake Condy was the site of festive Fourth of July celebrations. Huge pits were dug to cook...
by The Observer Staff | Jun 27, 2017 | Column
By Bob Sanders Grandpa Sanders had a T-model. I can still see it, although the picture is getting kind of faded in my mind. I’veread a lot about Model Ts, about how over 15 million of them were sold between 1908 and 1927, and how, during that time, old Henry perfected...
