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,...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 26, 2024 | Obituaries
Frances “Momsie” Stevenson, age 90, passed away on Jan. 23, 2024, in Opelika, Alabama. She was born on June 18, 1933, in Sturkie, Chambers County, Alabama. Frances was the beloved wife of the late James “Bob” Stevenson and the loving mother of...
by The Observer Staff | Jan 25, 2024 | Community, Featured
For a video of the proposed renovation visit https://fb.watch/pOSUlkOqJJ/ BY KADIE VICK |FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Opelika Parks and Recreation has launched a $7.2 million project to renovate Floral Park, located on Floral Street. The project, which will begin in...
