by The Observer Staff | Apr 19, 2023 | Obituaries
Bobby Jackson Moore, 62, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, April 15, after an unexpected aneurysm rupture. Bobby was born January 23, 1961, in Alabaster, Alabama, to Thomas and Jessie Moore. Bobby served two years in the Alabama National Guard and held...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 19, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Davis was married to Don Davis for over 20 years. She was a nurse for 25 years at Lee County Hospital which became EAMC, a business owner of the local Mini Mart and Shuman’s Uniforms, and a loving wife, mom, grandmother and great grandmother. Mrs. Davis was...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 19, 2023 | Sports
The varsity Auburn and Opelika boys and girls soccer squads faced off April 15 in the 12th annual Soccer for a Cure games. The Opelika boys fell to Auburn, 6-1, while the girls were defeated 10-0. Together, the two teams made a $4,500 donation to the Spencer Cancer...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 19, 2023 | Obituaries
Jerry M. Hunt Sr. was born on May 7, 1932. At the age of 16 he joined Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church and was a faithful servant of Christ until his death on April 13, 2023. He married June Brand Hunt in 1948 and they were happily married for 67 years until her...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 19, 2023 | Beth Pinyerd, Column
OPINION — One thing I absolutely love about growing up in Opelika is that town folks love to tell good jokes and laugh. Laughter seems to bring our community together during happy and sad times. Our community loves to laugh. And this week is an especially good time to...
