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Obituaries, week of February 8, 2023
Wilbur L. Walton, Jr. Mr. Wilbur L. Walton, Jr., age 81, of Dothan, Ala., passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born to the late Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur L. Walton. He was a 1959 graduate of Dothan High School. He attended the University of Alabama and a member Sigma Nu Fraternity. He later became the lead vocalist in the band “The James Gang.” Their…
Obituaries, week of February 1, 2023
Sylvia J. Harrell Harrell Mrs. Sylvia J. Harrell, age 82, of Atmore, Ala., passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023.  She was born in Bratt, Fla. to Otis A. and Jessie “Catherine” Byrd Barnes.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Aubrey Ray Harrell, Sr.; her son, Donald Barnes and her siblings, Sylvester Barnes, Hollis Terry Barnes, Henry E. “Pete” Barnes, Wyvonne Barnes, Barbara Hendrix and Opal…
Obituaries, week of January 25, 2023
Amy Jo Lambeth Lambeth Mrs. Amy Jo Lambeth, age 43, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 in Pensacola, Fla. She resided most of her life in Flomaton, Ala. and attended Moyeville Baptist Church. She was a member of the Lambeth Fire Department. She loved taking pictures at the football games, and loved going fishing. She enjoyed cooking and traveling especially to New Orleans and Lafayette, La.Mrs. Lambeth is survived by…
Obituaries, week of January 18, 2023
Patricia Faye Billingsley Mrs. Patricia Faye Billingsley, age 57, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, in Atmore, Ala. She was a lifelong resident of Flomaton, Ala. She attended the Gospel Light Temple for many years. She loved spending time with her family, enjoyed listening to music and dancing. She was very artistic, loved to draw and loved making beaded jewelry. She enjoyed going to the mountains, and the creek. She…
Obituaries, week of January 11, 2023
Rickey Edward McGhee McGhee Mr. Rickey Edward McGhee, age 69, of Poarch, Ala., passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023. He was born to Curtis Edward and Pearline Daughtry McGhee. He was a member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and a sheet metal worker for the Civil Service. He served in the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lori Patterson McGhee; his grandchild,…