by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Obituaries
Ricky D. Clay of Auburn, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by his closest family and friends on Jan. 10, 2023. He was 62 years old. Ricky was born on March 10, 1960, in Opelika, Alabama. He attended Auburn University and served as a land surveyor for Goodwyn,...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Obituaries
Rebecca “Becky” Wright, 1940-2023, passed away at home early Wednesday morning with her husband by her side. Becky was born in Tallassee, Alabama; she lived in Opelika, Alabama. She was the daughter of Reba Virginia Lumpkin and Daniel J. Lumpkin, deceased, and sister...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Obituaries
Our beloved James, better known to his family as “Poppy,” was made whole and graciously welcomed into his heavenly home on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023. Mr. Dawson was born and raised in Opelika and holds a special place in the heart of our community. He will be...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Obituaries
Claire Cofield Adams, age 98, of Opelika, Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 12, 2023. She was born in Troup County, Georgia, to the late Claude B. Cofield and Ruth Whatley Cofield on Jan. 12, 1925. Early years of her married life were spent in various...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 18, 2023 | Community, Events, Politics
BY BETH PINYERD FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The advisory council with the Lee-Russell Council of Governments (LRCOG) Area Agency on Aging held its quarterly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. Jeanna Thomas, director of Area Agency on Aging, led the meeting. New...
