by The Observer Staff | Feb 8, 2023 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — The word “matters” is used often with reference to what is truly significant. When I ponder what really matters, three words come to mind: faith, family and friends. The longer I live, the less significance I find in things. Though Jesus...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 8, 2023 | Obituaries
Alvin Huston, 87, of Opelika, passed away Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. Visitation was held Feb. 6, 2023, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home with a graveside service following at Garden Hills Cemetery. Alvin was born Jan. 4, 1936, in Weogufka, Alabama, to Robert and Sula...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 8, 2023 | Obituaries
Jay Merrill Humburg passed away on Feb. 3, 2023, and is now enjoying the presence of his Savior. He was born on March 10, 1933, in La Crosse, Kansas. He was predeceased by his parents Merrill M. and Dorothy V. (Meyer) Humburg. Dr. Humburg has one sister, Carolyn...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 8, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Bobbie Parham passed away at the age of 95 on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Bobbie, a longtime resident of Lake Harding, was born on Jan. 22, 1928, in Louisiana. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home in Opelika on Thursday, Feb. 9,...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 8, 2023 | Obituaries
Cynthia (Cindy) Gene Sharp was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world on Feb. 1, 2023. She was born to Wilma and Gene Snodgrass on June 30, 1949. For over 50 years, she shared a life with her husband John Sharp. Together they had...
