by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Obituaries
Larry J. Sanders, 82, of Opelika, passed away Nov. 4, 2022. Mr. Sanders was born March 23, 1940, to Chester and Eunice Sanders in Newville, Alabama. He was a member of Lake Martin Baptist Church in Dadeville, Alabama and also many civic organizations in the community....
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Obituaries
Edward Fargason Jennings, of Opelika, passed away Nov. 2, 2022, at the age of 80. Mr. Jennings was born April 5, 1942, to Gaines and Ethel Jennings. Mr. Jennings is survived by his wife Anita Louise Jennings; son Jeffery Gaines Jennings; brother George Terrell...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 9, 2022 | Obituaries
Steven Lee Cantrell, 63, of Opelika, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 29, at home surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama. In 1981, he graduated from the University of Alabama with degrees in finance and banking. Soon after he met...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 2, 2022 | Community, Events
On Thursday, Oct. 27, even though dusk was settling over Pepperell Village, bright lights of love and intergenerational outreach were celebrated through the Pepperell Baptist Church Trunk or Treat, sponsored by Pepperell Baptist Church and Auburn/Opelika Mothers of...
by The Observer Staff | Nov 2, 2022 | Community, Events
Lee County went all out for Halloween this year, with events hosted throughout the area leading up to the big day. Children and adults donned costumes as they participated in the spooky festivities. Pictured below are snapshots from the Opelika SportsPlex’s Fall...
