by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2021 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON Christ followers love Old Testament scriptures. One of the most beloved verses is Joshua 1:9 where the Lord said to Joshua, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2021 | Obituaries
A memorial service for Ernie Ward of Opelika was held Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. at Jeffcoat-Trant Chapel. Mr. Ward, who died Nov. 28, 2021, in Opelika, Alabama, was born Jan. 21, 1940, in Rockford, Illinois. Mr. Ward was a member of First Baptist Church of...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2021 | Obituaries
Windy Watson Counts of Opelika passed away at her residence on Dec. 2, 2021 at the age of 38. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paula Spears and Eddie Watson. She is survived by her husband of almost five years; Steven Counts; daughter, Savannah Powell; son,...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Jimmie T. Holsenback, 89, of Auburn, Alabama passed away Friday, Dec. 3, 2021 at Oak Park Nursing Home. Mrs. Holsenback is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Harold Holsenback; her parents, Leo and Pecola Townley; and her sisters: Jaqueline England,...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 8, 2021 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL The Opelika High wrestling team participated in a quad and tri-match last week. The Dogs wrestled Shaw, Russell County and Smiths Station in the quad match on the Smiths Station High School campus and wrestled Stanhope Elmore and Reeltown...
