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Obituaries week of August 2, 2023
Jody O.E. “Joe” Posey  Mr. Jody O.E. “Joe” Posey, age 85, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. following a brief illness. He was born in Moulton, Ala. and has resided for twenty-six years in Bratt, Fla. He was a former resident of Atmore, Ala. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bratt, Fla. He retired from the United States Navy…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Myrna’s Salad Luncheon
To say Pride of Atmore Myrna’s Salad Luncheon was a huge success is quite the understatement. While we don’t have an official count, Pride members estimated more than 400 people (as many as 450) came for lunch at the newly renovated Encore Monday, July 24. At the beginning of the event, Myrna Monroe was greeted with a standing ovation and applause as she entered the room. Pride member Bub Gideons…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Post 90 celebrates 100 years
Cutting the cake, Rodger Presley, left, and Jack Wright News Staff Report Members and guests of Billy Glenn Rushing American Legion Post 90 celebrated the Post’s 100th anniversary Tuesday, July 18. The Post actually turned 100 in February.Post members Rodger Presley and Jack Wright did the honors of cutting the anniversary cake. They have the longest membership in the Post, representing 110 years between them – Presley, 45 years, and…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Grace Fellowship to host Cattlemen’s Conference
Special to Atmore News The second annual Gulf Coast Cattlemen’s Conference will be held from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Friday, August 4, at Grace Fellowship Church in Atmore.Ken Kelley with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will formally welcome attendees at 8:30 a.m.The conference will feature speakers from across the southeast, covering various topics related to beef cattle production on the Gulf Coast. Also included will be a full trade…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago