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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,…
Obituaries, week of May 14, 2025
Martha Sue (Hale) Sanford Mrs. Martha Sue (Hale) Sanford, age 85, of Olive Branch, Miss., passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Atmore, Ala. to John P. Hale and Blanche T. Hale.  She grew up in Atmore and attended Howard College (Samford University) in Birmingham, Ala. graduating in 1957 with a teaching degree. Mrs. Sanford is survived by her loving and…
Obituaries, week of May 7, 2025
Billy John Kight Mr. Billy John Kight, age 82, gently passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at his home. He was originally from Pensacola and had lived in Cantonment, Fla. before spending the last twenty-eight years in McDavid, Fla. He was a devoted member of Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church. His family will remember him fondly for the love and kindness he shared throughout his life. He loved spending his days…
Obituaries, week of April 30, 2025
Don Elbert Williams Mr. Don Elbert Williams, age 71, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Bay Minette, Ala. He was born in Frisco City, Ala. He spent most of his life in McCullough Ala. He was a proud   of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. He dedicated his career to the construction industry before retiring.He had a passion for playing video games, particularly on his Xbox. He cherished his…