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Obituaries week of August 23, 2023
Roy Dowling “Buddy” Godwin         Mr. Roy Dowling “Buddy” Godwin, age 88, of Oak Grove, Fla., passed away Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born in Oak Grove to Edgar Clayton and Bertie Leona Godwin. He was a 1952 graduate of Ernest Ward High School and served in the United States Air Force. He was a retired electrician with Champion and a lifetime member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was the…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Back to school
ECHS open house Escambia County High School open house was held Friday, August 4. Students were invited to come by, get their schedules, meet their teachers, and talk with the school’s new counselor, Pamela Robinson. Shown are some of the teachers and administrators who were available to meet with students, from left, seated, Stephanie Buitron, Travis Kelley, Travis Stanton; standing, Assistant Principal Greg Brock, Melissa Askew, Darrell Spencer. First day…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Obituaries week of August 16, 2023
Ricky L. Milstead Mr. Ricky L. Milstead, age 62, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, in Pensacola, Fla. He has resided most of his life in McDavid, Fla. He worked in the gas and oil field business for many years. He enjoyed tinkering on different things, going fishing and to the mountains. He enjoyed playing a good game of pool and darts. He was preceded in death by his parents,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Metzler addresses Lions
Don Metzler, Lion Taylor Lee By NANCY KARRICKSpecial to Atmore News The Atmore Lions Club meeting on August 2, 2023, was called to order by President Renee Hardy, who also led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Lion Anne Hetzel gave the invocation. Lion Patty Davis introduced prospective member Billy Blair.Following lunch, Lion Taylor Lee introduced Don Metzler who spoke to the group about We Care…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Sharing a vision
McClung addresses educators. By MICHELE MCCLUNGSpecial to Atmore News Following is the welcome by Escambia County School Superintendent Michele McClung at the 2nd Annual Back-to-School Pep Rally Friday, August 4, Flomaton High School auditorium. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, esteemed educators and school staff, and guests:Good morning and welcome to our 2nd annual Back-to-School Pep Rally!Today, we stand together as a unified force, ready to embark on another exciting journey…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago