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Obituaries for week of August 18, 2019
Elma Morine Kelly  Mrs. Elma Morine Kelly, age 89, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Clermont, Fla. She was a native of Atmore, Ala. and had resided in Clermont for most of her life. She attended the First Baptist Church in Minneola, Fla. and the Lighthouse Baptist Church of Mexia, Ala. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Molly Caraway; two husbands, Lamar Edward Etheridge and…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Teachers honored at FBC
Special to Atmore News First Baptist Church of Atmore held a special appreciation supper for the teachers of Atmore, including preschool, church, public, private, and retired teachers. The supper, held Friday, August 9, was the brainchild of two ladies, Robin Stewart, the church minister to children, and Caitlin Norton, the office administrator. Tables were decorated with old schoolbooks and other related school items, and vases of deep purple flowers and…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
RP buys new mower thanks to WCA
Wind Creek Atmore continues to contribute to local entities with their popular Ticket In Ticket Out (TITO) program. The latest recipient was Rachel Patterson Elementary School which received a check for $10,865. Principal John Brantley, holding check, said the school purchased a much needed new mower. Groundskeeper Marvin Hollingsworth, on mower, said the campus covers about 20 acres. Not only did RPES benefit – Brantley and Hollingsworth bought the mower…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago
Thanks to Dale and Cindy
By FOSTER KIZER Special to Atmore News The Pride of Atmore proudly presents THANK YOU Awards to Dale Ash and Cindy Colville for their continuing support and involvement in the efforts to restore and renovate the Strand Theatre and Atmore Hardware Building. Their participation in the Pride of Atmore is part of the downtown revitalization that has already shown positive movement with over 14 new businesses opening in our business…
by Atmore News access_time7 years ago