by The Observer Staff | Jul 18, 2017 | Obituaries
Edgar “Ed” Brown Edgar “Ed” Brown, 91 years old, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 09, 2017, at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL. He was born February 2, 1926, in Polk County, FL. He is preceded in death by his mother, Nellie Knowles; father, Gordon...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 18, 2017 | Obituaries
Joseph Edward Carroll Joseph Edward Carroll, 55 of Opelika, passed away July 2, 2017 at East Alabama Medical Center. Mr. Carroll was born in Fort Bragg, NC, he resided in Opelika for over twenty five years. Also, he lived in Las Vegas, NV for over twenty years....
by The Observer Staff | Jul 18, 2017 | Obituaries
Billy Clayton Templeton Billy Clayton Templeton of Opelika, Alabama was born on January 25, 1953 and passed away at his home on July 11, 2017. He was 64 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy and Martha Templeton and one sister. He is survived by...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 18, 2017 | Obituaries
Mable Motley Mrs. Mable Motley, age 90, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alter and Mollie Belle Allen; husband, Frank Motley; sons, Bill Motley, Jerry Motley and Troyce Motley; daughter-in-law, Dottie...
by The Observer Staff | Jul 18, 2017 | Column
Yeah, but now I’m getting’ old, don’t wear underwear I don’t go to church and I don’t cut my hair Jimmy Buffet “Pencil Thin Mustache” Some of you know that before I retired, I spent my twilight years, professionally speaking, researching, and eventually writing a book...