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Atmore News

Obituaries week of July 12, 2023
Tammy Lyn Barnett Barnett Mrs. Tammy Lyn Barnett, age 60, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Fairhope, Ala.  She was born in Evergreen, Ala. to David Clinton Nichols and Ellen Voncille Black. She was a seamstress with Vanity Fair Corporation. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Clinton Nichols and Ellen Voncille Black Brooks. Mrs. Barnett is survived by her husband of twenty-five years, Vardria “Junior” Barnett,…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Obituaries, week of July 5, 2023
Ivan Ramer Ramer Ivan Ramer, age 72, passed away on June 26, 2023 at his home in Poarch, AL.  He was born on April 2, 1951 in Escambia County, AL.  He was a member of Poarch Baptist Church.  Ivan was an avid dog hunter and wrestling fan. He was a Correctional Officer with Alabama Department of Corrections.  He served in the Army National Guard for twenty-five years before retiring.  During…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Reviving Relay For Life
The newly formed Relay For Life Committee held their first meeting Thursday, June 22, to discuss bringing back the American Cancer Society Relay For Life event in Atmore. Plans were made for a “soft opening” in September at Heritage Park, with a full-fledged event tentatively set for May 2024. Shown are committee members at the June 22 meeting, from left, seated, Myrna Monroe, Jodi James, Emilee Craft, Felicia Bishop, Kim…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
UA honors lists
The University of Alabama has released the names of students on the president’s and dean’s list for spring semester 2023.To be named to the president’s list, a student must have a 4.0 grade point average (all A’s).Named to the president’s list from Atmore are Chelsea Black, Jackson Breckenridge, and Nealy Wiggins.To the named to the dean’s list, a student must have an academic record of 3.5 or above.Named to the…
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago
Byrd named to UA director’s list
Patrick Byrd of Atmore, a student at Escambia Academy, is enrolled in the University of Alabama Early College program.He was named to the director’s list with an academic record of 3.6 or higher for the spring semester 2023.The director’s list recognizes students enrolled in classes through the UA Early College program. UA Early College allows high school students to get a head start on their college courses.
by Atmore News access_time3 years ago