by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2021 | Obituaries
Randy D Parry passed away on Tuesday Aug. 24, 2021 in Opelika, Alabama. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on Jan. 6, 1963 to the late Carma Brantley and Ronald Parry. Randy was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Carma Brantley; father Ronald Parry;...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2021 | Obituaries
Regina Ruth Christian, 62, of Salem, Alabama, passed away on Aug. 27 after a brief illness. Regina was born on May 6, 1959 to Carlton and Ruth Findley in Brewton, Alabama. After graduating from Flomaton High School in 1977, she went on to begin college at Jefferson...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2021 | Obituaries
Ryleigh Marie Holland was born an angel on Aug. 26, 2021 and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at 8:03 a.m. Ryleigh is the daughter of Bo and Heather Holland. She is survived by her brothers Mason and Rhett Holland, grandparents Cindy and Bob Holland, James...
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2021 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON Some churches are growing. Some are treading water. And some are dying. Wise pastors want their church to grow. So what is the key to healthy church growth? Healthy growth is a steady increase in the number of people who get connected to Jesus....
by The Observer Staff | Sep 1, 2021 | Column, D. Mark Mitchell
ON THE MARKD. MARK MITCHELL Opelika (0-2) lost it’s second straight home game, 16-14 to rival Auburn, last Friday night. The final game stats show how closely the two teams played. Auburn ran 65 plays compared to Opelika’s 62 plays. Opelika had more yards from...
