Category: Obituaries

Franklin Phillips Mr. Franklin Phillips, age 73, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Biloxi, Miss. He was a resident of Little River, Ala., but traveled around the world with his military career. He was a veteran of the Vietnam Conflict serving two tours as a Sp5 (T) helicopter mechanic.He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Charles Andrew “Drew” Phillips and Mrs. Maggie Roberts Phillips; four brothers, Charles…

Mehmet Yurdakul Yurdakul Mr. Mehmet Yurdakul, age 59, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Thursday, July l, 2021 at his home.He was born in the Ismir Province, Turkey. He came to the US in 1991 where he acquired a Green Card and began working in the pizza industry. Over the next decade, Mehmet worked his way up from a dish washer with limited English skills to general manager in charge of…

Kimble Nikita Davis Mr. Kimble Nikita Davis, age 58, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021 in Atmore, Ala. He was a lifelong resident of Atmore. He loved plants and gardening. He always had a “Green Thumb”. He adored all his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Frances Hayles Davis.Mr. Davis is survived by his sister, Gaye King; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and…

Evlyn Herry Herry Mr. Evlyn Herry, age 74, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital/Covenant Hospice in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Grenada, West Indies. He was a graduate of River Sallee School in Grenada. He was a member of Morning Dove Baptist Church in Perdido, Ala. where he served as a Trustee. He worked as a carpenter for the United Brotherhood…

Stanley Otis Stuart Mr. Stanley Otis Stuart, age 68, of Atmore, Ala. passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. He was born to parents, Holt and Jeanette Stuart, in Atmore. He was a 1970 graduate of Escambia County High School and went on to major in Criminal Justice at Auburn University.  He served in law enforcement as Chief Deputy for the Escambia County Alabama Sheriff’s Department and Chief of Police for the…