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Pepperell Kids Reunite

Pepperell Kids Reunite

by | Sep 28, 2022 | Community, Events

BY ANN CIPPERLYFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Pepperell Kids held their annual reunion Saturday, Sept. 24, at the home of Janet and George Crawford at Lake Martin. The reunion has been held yearly since 2005, except during COVID-19. At the first reunion, 32 attended...
Pepperell Baptist to Celebrate 96 Years

Pepperell Baptist to Celebrate 96 Years

by | Sep 28, 2022 | Community, Events

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The community is invited to Pepperell Baptist Church on Oct. 2 to celebrate its organization 96 years ago. The homecoming worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Jamie Baldwin bringing the message. Music will be...

JOHN MARCUS MITCHELL

by | Sep 28, 2022 | Obituaries

John Marcus Mitchell, 55, of Opelika, entered his eternal home on Sept. 21, 2022, following an extended illness. A native of Opelika, John was born on Feb. 23, 1967, and was a 1985 graduate of Opelika High School. At the tender age of 12, he began helping in his...

VONCILE COLE BIRCHFIELD

by | Sep 28, 2022 | Obituaries

Voncile Cole Birchfield’s hope was made complete on Sept. 15, 2022. Voncile was a loving mother, maw-maw, sister, aunt and friend to many. Voncile was born on Aug. 25, 1936, in Opelika, Alabama, the daughter of Blanche Hardy Cooper and Leonard and Lucille Cole. She...

LOUISE WHITLOW FREEMAN

by | Sep 28, 2022 | Obituaries

Funeral services for Louise Whitlow Freeman, 85, will be Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home. Visitation with the family will be at 1:30 p.m. with a service following at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel. Interment will follow at Garden Hills Cemetery. Mrs....