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Less Than Paradise

Less Than Paradise

by | Sep 15, 2021 | Bruce Green, Column

BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika The Book of Esther is a head turner. It’s about a Jewish woman (Esther), who parlays a place in the king’s harem into becoming queen of Persia. And oh yes, her cousin (Mordecai — who is her...
The Influence of One Small Woman

The Influence of One Small Woman

by | Sep 15, 2021 | Column, Walt Albritton

By WALTER ALBRITTON While visiting Methodist mission stations in Southeast Asia, my wife and I worshipped one Sunday at an English-speaking church in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan. Arriving early, we were greeted warmly by our host and invited to take a seat in...

BOBBY RODGERS

by | Sep 15, 2021 | Obituaries

Bobby Rodgers, age 76 of Cusseta, Alabama, passed away on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Rodgers was born on June 27, 1945 in Chambers County, Alabama, to the late Jinks Rodgers and Bertha Kate Rodgers. He was also preceded in death by three brothers in...

DARYL NICHOLAS “NICK” BLEDSOE

by | Sep 15, 2021 | Obituaries

Daryl Nicholas “Nick” Bledsoe of Opelika born May 25, 1980, passed away Sept. 5, 2021 at EAMC. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m., on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021 at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Garden Hills...

MELTON SHEPPARD

by | Sep 15, 2021 | Obituaries

Melton went to Heaven to be with His Lord and Savior, Sunday Sept. 5, 2021 at EAMC. He was born on Sept. 19, 1949. He proudly served as a U.S. Army Combat Medic in Germany. He retired from Opelika Utilities in 2001. His greatest passion in life was his family and...