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Obituaries, week of May 22, 2024
Duffie Newton Wells Mrs. Duffie Newton Wells, age 94, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 in Century, Fla. She was a native of Byrneville, Fla. and life-long resident of Century. She was a faithful member of Bethel Temple Holiness Church. She was passionate about cooking, sewing, arts and crafts. She greatly enjoyed gardening, canning vegetables and gospel music. She was always looking for a good recipe to try out. She…
Obituaries, week of May 15, 2024
Alvin Dewayne Cunningham Mr. Alvin Dewayne Cunningham, age 56, of Evergreen, Ala., passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born to the late Mary Jane Cunningham and Allen Wayne Moncrease of Castleberry, Ala. He graduated from Conecuh County High School, Castleberry and served in the United States Army. He was a fan of Alabama Crimson Tide. Growing up, he attended Second Marietta Baptist Church, Castleberry. He was preceded in…
Obituaries, week of May 8, 2024
James Herman Sanders Mr. James Herman Sanders, age 79, of Atmore, Ala. passed away Monday, April 29. 2024 in Bay Minette, Ala. He was born in Cantonment, Fla. to Norvell Lee and Rosa Lee King Sanders.  He was the owner and operator of Sanders Sandblasting and Painting, and Lock-Out Auto.   He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Larry Sanders, Wayne Sanders, Betty Lee, Joe Sanders and…
Obituaries, week of May 1, 2024
Clyde Helton Mr. Clyde Helton, age 94, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, April 19, 2024 at his home in Robinsonville after a long illness. He was born in Atmore to Fonnie and Junnie Helton. One of his most treasured memories was having played on the undefeated Atmore Blue Devils football team in 1950. He served in the Army serving in Alaska and upon completion of his service to his country, he…
Obituaries, week of April 24, 2024
Dale H. Irby Mr. Dale H. Irby, age 63, of Mountain View, Mo., passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. He was born in Houston Texas. He was raised on the Gulf Coast and Walnut Hill, Fla. He attended Davisville Elementary, Ernest Ward Junior High and Kodiak High School. In 1975 he ventured north to Alaska where he met and fell in love with the love of his life and soulmate,…