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Obituaries, week of June 18, 2025
Ricky Peebles Pastor Ricky Peebles, age 66, of Davisville, Fla. passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Pensacola, Fla. He was born in Atmore, Ala. but lived most of his life in Bratt, Fla. He was a dedicated pastor for more than fifty years, always ready to help with projects around the church and community. His love for the outdoors shone through in his passion for hunting and fishing. Alongside…
Obituaries, week of June 11, 2025
Edward Levon Little  Mr. Edward Levon Little, age 90 passed away Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born in Byrneville, Fla. and remained a lifelong resident of his beloved hometown. He retired from Monsanto after many years of service and spent his life tending to his farm and cattle. He loved the Lord with all of his heart and faithfully attended Beulah Chapel Assembly of God. He often reminded those…
Obituaries, week of June 4, 2025
Robert Jay Russell Russell Mr. Robert Jay Russell, age 94, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025.  He was born in Westville, Fla. to the late Jay Emmitt Russell and Clara Belle Braxton. He was a long-time resident of Oak Grove, FL. He loved his Lord and was a devoted, faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was employed by Ideal Cement Company for 38 years as sales manager for the…
Obituaries, week of May 26, 2025
Louise Webb Morris Mrs. Louise Webb Morris, age 90, a native of Tampa, Fla., passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Atmore, Ala. where she lived near her daughter for twenty years. She was a graduate of Hillsborough High School (’53).  Her interests were wide and varied. She loved crafting and sewing, taking in seamstress work making banners for AFC CIO, firefighters union and church special events. She loved arts,…
Obituaries, week of May 21, 2025
John Cecil Hammond Mr. John Cecil Hammond, age 73, of Mineola, Ala. passed away at his home on Saturday, May 10, 2025. He was born in Bay Minette, Ala.to Cecil Clyde and Nellie Lucille Payne Hammond. He was a dedicated member of McCullough Christian Center. It was his honor and privilege to serve in the Prison Ministry and Set Free. He enjoyed spending vacations with his wife at the beach,…