by The Observer Staff | Aug 30, 2023 | Column, Walt Albritton
RELIGION — Published in 1896, the book “In His Steps” by Charles M. Sheldon has sold more than 50 million copies. One of the best-selling books of all time, it is based entirely on the question “What Would Jesus Do?” A Congregationalist pastor in Topeka,...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 30, 2023 | Obituaries
Thomas Victor O’Connor Jr., age 92, of Opelika, died peacefully on Aug. 26, 2023, in Dadeville, Alabama. He is survived by Joan I O’Connor, his devoted wife of 71 years, daughters Susan O’Connor of Auburn and Jane Ann (Ben) Arcario of Slidell,...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 30, 2023 | Obituaries
Keith William Phillips, 63, went to his heavenly home on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his loving wife Donna of 41 years, his children, and family members. He was born on March 4, 1960, to Lawrence Phillips Sr. and Helen Poole...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 30, 2023 | Obituaries
Houston “Hootie” Morris Jackson Jr., born Jan. 5, 1953, of Opelika, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Aug. 25, 2023. Hootie is preceded in death by his parents, Capt. Houston Morris Jackson and Sara Pauline Meadows Jackson. He is survived by...
by The Observer Staff | Aug 30, 2023 | Obituaries
Emily Gayle Smith Melton left this world on the evening of Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023. Gayle was 82 years of age, having been born on Aug. 1, 1941. She was born to her parents, Henry Broughton Smith and Elma Jowers Smith and enjoyed her early life being raised on the...
