Month: June 2017

Sherry Digmon

VBS at FUMC
Vacation Bible School at First United Methodist Church has a serious side. While Bible stories, games, singing, and crafts are part of the fun, VBS kids are also raising money for Pilots for Christ. Monday evening, Rosalyn Sales, above, with PFC talked about the work they do in transporting patients long distances for medical treatment. It’s boys versus girls in the fund-raising competition for PFC, but Sales also asked for…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Obituaries for the week of June 7, 2017
Betty Marshall Burkett Mrs. Betty Marshall Burkett, age 78, of Atmore, Ala. passed away Tuesday May 30, 2017 in Atmore. She was retired from Alabama Power Company after many years of service. She was born in Atmore to the late Elmer Earl and Ruth Cole Marshall. She was a member of The First Presbyterian Church of Atmore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Burkett and one…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Screen in the Strand
United Bank’s Screen on the Green was moved indoors Friday evening, June 2, for the showing of Moana. Originally planned for Heritage Park, the venue was changed to the Strand Theater due to the threat of inclement weather. UB personnel had plenty of popcorn and soft drinks on hand for the 120 or so who attended. Atmore Area YMCA board members and volunteers grilled and wrapped sausage, hot dogs and…
by Sherry Digmon access_time7 years ago
Rigbys celebrating 50th anniversary
“Grow old with me, the best is yet to be.” On June 9, 1967, Ron and Suzanne Rigby said “I do” and after 50 years, they say, “We still do.” Thanking God for a lifetime of blessings with friends and family to share in and help make memories to live forever in their hearts and minds, they invite friends and relatives to join them as they celebrate their 50th wedding…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Church to honor pastor and wife
Atmore Baptist Temple will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pastor and Mrs. Doug Odom this Sunday, June 11, with a special Pastor’s Appreciation Service at 11 a.m. Pastor Odom grew up in Century and served in the military in Vietnam. In 1969, he married and returned to Century with his wife, Pam Winder Odom. He later attended Arlington Baptist College, served as associate pastor of Faith Bible Baptist Church in…
by Submitted Article access_time7 years ago