by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2021 | Obituaries
John Albert Pitts of Opelika was born in Riverview, Alabama to the late Lewis and Orean Audrey McCoullough Pitts on Dec. 28, 1942 and passed away at his home on Feb. 11, 2021. He was 78 years old. John served in the United States Air Force and was employed for over 35...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2021 | Obituaries
Donna Sherrell Proffitt of Opelika, Alabama, was born in Gadsden, Alabama, on Oct. 5, 1941, to the late Jerome Sherrell and Conola Smith, and passed away on Feb. 12, 2021, at the Bethany House in Auburn. She was 79 years old. Mrs. Proffitt was predeceased by her son,...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2021 | Obituaries
Betty Ruth Griggs Ledbetter, 86, of Opelika passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2021 at Bethany House in Auburn. Betty (“Mimi”) was born in Notasulga, Alabama to Henry and Dora Griggs on Sept. 9, 1934. Betty loved cooking for friends and family. It brought her great...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2021 | Events
Funds to support O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center and partners throughout the state Contributed by UAB The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) today announced an investment of $1.05 million in Alabama-based breast cancer research, bringing the...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 17, 2021 | Sports
OHS Boys Soccer reloads for 2021 season By Wil Crewssportscrews@opelikaobserver.com The Opelika High School Boys Soccer team began their 2021 season last week with a 7-1 win over Alabama Christian Academy and a 3-1 loss to Trinity Presbyterian from Montgomery. The...
