Category: Obituaries

Margaret Mae Byrd Mrs. Margaret Mae Byrd, age 89, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born, May 21, 1935 in Cheraw, S.C. She later moved to Atmore, where she was an active member of First Baptist Church of Atmore. Going to church was important to her, and she was a faithful member of her community. She was president…

Myrle Dorothy Hanks Mrs. (Myrle Dorothy Hanks (Granny), age 86, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 in Pensacola, Fla. Originally from Uriah, Ala.,  she spent most of her life in Bratt, Fla. A devoted member of Bratt First Baptist Church, she lived her life rooted in faith and kindness.A NASCAR fan through and through, she followed the sport with passion. Her faith was constantly renewed through Gospel music. Her love…

Mark Julian Elkins Elkins Mr. Mark Julian Elkins, age 68, of Canoe, Ala. passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Atmore, Ala. He was born in Fort Jackson, S.C. to the late James Stevens Elkins, Jr. and Mildred Davis Elkins. He was a member of The First Methodist Church of Atmore. To know Mark was to love him.  Mark never let his learning challenges define him. Almost everyone in Atmore has…

Maggie Lambert Godwin      Godwin       Mrs. Maggie Lambert Godwin, age 79, of Huxford, Ala., passed away January 28, 2025 in Mobile, Al.  She was born in Huxford to David Daniel and Zuma Garrett Lambert. She loved the simple beauty of flowers and flower gardening.  She cherished the time she spent making decorative wreaths and floral designs which graced many. She also enjoyed watching television. She was preceded in death by her…

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…