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Obituaries, week of September 18, 2024
Bill English Mr. Bill English, age 66, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 in Walnut Hill, Fla. He was a lifelong resident of Walnut Hill and a truck driver in the logging woods for many years. He enjoyed fishing and spending time outdoors. He was a proud member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians whose hobbies included shooting pool and singing karaoke.He was preceded in death by his parents,…
Obituaries, week of September 11, 2024
John Andrew “Andy” Cannon Mr. John Andrew “Andy” Cannon, better known as “BIG ANDY”, age 57, passed away Friday, August 30, 2024. He was born to John H. and Janice Cannon in Columbus, Ga. After his father was killed in Vietnam, he and his mother moved back to Walnut Hill, Fla. As a “Jack of All Trades” he would take things apart to see how they worked, then put them…
Obituaries, week of September 4, 2024
Randolph “Randy” Martin Mr. Randolph “Randy” Martin, age 71, passed away at his home Wednesday, August 28, 2024.  He was born in Atmore, Ala. to A.D. Martin and Willie Lee McGhee Martin. His career as a towboat Captain allowed him to travel many rivers during his forty-three years of work. He loved traveling with his wife in the United States and many foreign countries. Alabama football was a passion enjoying home…
Obituaries, week of August 28, 2024
Duane Bond II Mr. Duane Bond II, age 57, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, in Century, Fla. He was born in Jamestown, N.Y. and resided in Tennessee for some time before relocating to Century for the past 10 years. His favorite pastime was golfing and traveling with his wife. He enjoyed watching Florida Gators Football and was a Baltimore Ravens Fan.He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca…
Obituaries, week of August 21, 2024
Roy Bert Johnson Mr. Roy Bert Johnson, age 79, passed away, Sunday, August 11, 2024 in Atmore, AL.Mr. Johnson greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He enjoyed planting a garden and watching a good western on TV.Preceded in death by his parents, Bertlee (Melvina Blair) Johnson, two brothers, Buddy Johnson, Ronnie Johnson, and one sister, Mary Kent.He is survived by his wife. Annie Tyree Johnson, of Atmore, AL;…