by The Observer Staff | Jan 29, 2024 | Obituaries
Gary Joe Perkins passed away on Jan. 26, 2024. He was a loving and faithful husband, a dedicated father and a wonderful G to his grandkids. He enjoyed running marathons, managing his business and attending sporting events of all kinds including many games involving...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 29, 2024 | Obituaries
Douglas Theodore Mitchell,Sr., 82 years old, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Doug was born on June 15, 1941, in Opelika, to Ralph and Dot Mitchell. After Doug graduated from Opelika High School, he went on to further his education at Auburn...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 27, 2024 | Obituaries
Earl Van “Buck” Buxton passed away on Jan. 20, 2024, with his wife and family present. Buck was born in Opelika on July 26, 1957, to Elizabeth and Earl Van Buxton Jr. He graduated from Opelika High School in 1975. He worked over 20 years at Diversified Products, an...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 26, 2024 | Obituaries
Linda Frances McEwen Schrenkel passed away on Jan. 24, 2024, at the age of 79. She was born to Robert C. and Beatrice Scott McEwen in Akron, Ohio, where she was raised. After moving to Alabama, Linda became a long-time resident of Auburn, where she delighted in...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 26, 2024 | Obituaries
Jeffery Keith Blackstone, 64, of Valley, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2024. Jeff was a loving, caring and thoughtful person, always known for his quick, jovial humor and his willingness to help others in any way that he could. He was a loving husband,...
