by The Observer Staff | Dec 18, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Geraldine (Gerry) McQueen Lanier, 93, of Opelika, went to be home with her Savior and Lord at Arbor Springs on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. Memorial services are planned for 10:30 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Trinity Methodist Church in Opelika. The family will...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 16, 2023 | Events, Featured
CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Stone Martin Builders team and Trade Partners took the leadership role to plan and build three homes for three families in three months in partnership with Habitat for Humanity.Maj. (Ret.) Daniel P. Hatcher, Habitat Board...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 16, 2023 | Obituaries
Ira Jay Ruff II, 61, died on Dec.13 2023, at his family home. Mr. Ruff was preceded in death by his parents, Ira Jay Ruff and Alice Lumpkin Ruff as well as his brother Gene Ruff. Ira Ruff is survived by his daughter, Katie Ruff; son in law, Brandon McMillan; and two...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 16, 2023 | Obituaries
1928 – 2023 Betty Jean was born Sept. 21, 1928, in Opelika, Alabama, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Dec. 13, 2023. She loved life, her family, her Lord and Savior and Trinity United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of...
by The Observer Staff | Dec 15, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Kathryn “Avis” Young passed away peacefully on Dec. 15, 2023, at the age of 82. A memorial service will be held at Parkway Baptist Church on Tuesday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m., with a visitation beginning two hours prior to the service at noon. The interment service will...
