Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Faircloth
Mr. Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Faircloth, age 43, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, La. He was born in Atmore, Ala. to Richard and Brenda (O’Barr) Faircloth. He was a member and employee of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He was an active member of St. Anna’s Episcopal Church of Poarch, Ala. He loved spending time with his family on vacations, watching the Braves, and Auburn football.
What everyone admired most about Larry “Wimp” was their genuine friendship. He was an authentic, loyal, and true friend to many. In a world where it’s easy to lose sight of what matters, Larry always thought the best of everyone, believed in second chances, and always had your back. Whether you needed a listening ear, a shoulder to lean on, or a moment of laughter to brighten your day, he was the go-to person.
“Family isn’t always defined by blood; sometimes, it’s the people who show up for you in ways that words can’t express.” Larry, believed in this kind of love.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Calvin and Bobbie Helen (Palmer) Faircloth of Mobile, Ala. and Joe and Bessie (McGhee) O’Barr, Sr. of Poarch.
Mr. Faircloth is survived by his wife, Tara (Porter) Faircloth of Atmore; his daughter, Elizabeth Faircloth of Atmore and his son, Lukas Faircloth of Atmore; a sister, Amanda Peebles of Atmore; a brother, Gerald (Tiffany) Faircloth of Atmore; a cousin, Keesha (Josh) Frye of Atmore; three nieces and one nephew of Atmore; three Godchildren of Atmore; Alia French of Atmore and Abigail Whitaker of Pensacola, Fla., who were always by his side.
Funeral service will be held Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC. with Dr. Salem Saloon officiating. Burial will follow at Judson Creek Indian Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael French, Jacob Thomas, Michael Hipa, Chad Odom, Charles O’Barr, John O’ Barr, Devin Rodriguez, Nicholaus McGhee.
Honorary Pallbearers, Brandon McGhee, TJ Taylor, Michael Griffey, Scott Griffey, Jason Griffey, Josh Thomas, Jeremy Odom, Archie Jackson, Jeremy McGhee, Gavin Snow
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home, LLC in charge of all arrangements. Atmore, Ala.
Mildred Ann Ford
Mildred Ann Ford of Walnut Hill, Fla., passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2025 at West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Fla.
The family will receive friends Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 12 a.m. funeral hour a.m. at Gospel Temple #2, Atmore, Ala.
Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Celveland Stephens
Mr. Celveland Stephens of Evergreen passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at Andalusia Health.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced later by
Christian Memorial Funeral Home, Atmore, Ala.