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Obituaries, week of January 4, 2023
Frank Hale Hale Mr. Frank Hale, of Bay Minette, Ala., of Bay Minette, Ala., passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his residence. Grave Side services will be held Friday, December 30, 2022 at Mutual Aid Cemetery, Bay Minette, Ala. Christian Memorial Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements. Willie Kent Mr. Willie Kent, of Brewton, Ala., passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at West Cate Village, Brewton, Ala. Funeral…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Obituaries, week of December 28, 2022
Alison Kearley Benton Alison Kearley Benton, age 46, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Heritage Hospice in Marietta, Ga. after a brief illness. She was born in Marietta. She lived in the North Atlanta area the majority of her life. She was a devoted mother and very proud of her two boys. Filled with joy, laughter and a witty disposition, she wanted to help people in all walks of…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
City, county offices closed Dec. 23-26
News Staff Report City of Atmore and Escambia County offices — excluding public safety agencies — will be closed the Friday preceding and the Monday following Christmas.Spokespersons for each entity said the respective offices, including all courtrooms, will be closed Friday, December 23, and Monday, December 26, to allow employees to spend more time with their families over the holiday weekend.Offices at Atmore City Hall will resume regular business hours…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
ECHCA hires new HR recruiting coordinator
Walker Special to Atmore News Pattie Walker has been named Human Resources (HR) Recruiting Coordinator for the Escambia County Health Care Authority (ECHCA) for both D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital (DWM) and Atmore Community Hospital (ACH). Pattie steps into a new position created to recruit employees for the ECHCA system.“We are excited that Pattie has joined our team,” ECHCA Interim CEO Stephen Fischer said. “As it is with every organization across…
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago
Toys for Tots
Rachel Patterson Elementary School students recently completed a Toys for Tots toy drive. Shown with the collection of holiday gifts are, front row from left, Keylen Jones, Treasure Jones, Vera Fularz, Juno Wilson, Tierra Lane, Shabralei Hands, and Camarian Simpson; back row, from left, are Jimmie Marshall, Leslie Sellers, Ryla Crayton and Ethan McGhee, Toya McMillian and Pastor Catadro North.
by Atmore News access_time1 year ago