by The Observer Staff | Feb 16, 2023 | Community, Events
The 10th annual J.W. Darden Foundation Black Tie Legacy Gala was held last Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National. Members of the J.W. Darden Foundation Inc. organized this event and it included a reception, dinner and...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 15, 2023 | Community, Events
Area-wide “Daddy-Daughter” dances were held last weekend. Photos are from some of the different events and were submitted by community members as well as the Opelika Sportsplex which hosted one of the dances. Scroll through the photos...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 15, 2023 | Obituaries
Regina passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 11, 2023. Our mother, Regina, was one of the strongest women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her as the head of the family. Regina graduated from Smiths Station High School in 1957,...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 15, 2023 | Obituaries
Faye Bass, 80, of Opelika, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Bethany House in Auburn. A funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home. Burial followed at Garden Hills Cemetery. Faye Bass was a longtime resident of Lee County. Faye...
by The Observer Staff | Feb 15, 2023 | Obituaries
Michael C. Manley, of Opelika, passed away at his home on Feb. 11, 2023. He was 77 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Mary Manley; brother, Carlton Manley; and daughter, Tracey Wilson. He is survived by his wife, Elane Eastridge Manley;...
