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Obituaries for the week of February 14, 2018
Alan Blake Clark, Sr. Mr. Alan Blake Clark, Sr., age 70, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018 in Mobile, Ala. He was a native and resident of Pensacola, Fla. (most of his life), former resident of Gulf Breeze, Fla. and has resided in Booneville, Ala. for the past thirteen years. He was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Clark; one step-daughter, Kimberly Dawn…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Convict scheduled for execution Feb. 22
Alabama Department of Corrections officials announced this week that death row inmate Doyle Lee Hamm has been scheduled for execution at 6 p.m. next Thursday, Feb. 22, at William C. Holman Correctional Facility near Atmore. The Alabama Supreme Court ordered this week that the execution be carried out. Hamm, 60, was convicted in 1987 of murdering a Cullman hotel clerk during a robbery that — according to court documents —…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Apostle Wilson’s vision
Apostle Jimmie C. Wilson had a vision. He founded and pastored Holy Community Center on Wilkerson Street in Atmore. But that was not his only vision. He wanted to improve the church with a new fellowship hall and parking lot. His vision came to fruition. But he was not there to see it. Apostle Wilson passed away last year – but he had imparted his vision to his wife, Irma…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
GECA sets auditions for Children of Eden
By PHIL JOHNSON Special to Atmore News Saturday, February 17, Greater Escambia Council for the Arts will hold auditions for this year’s musical, Children of Eden. Auditions will be at 2 p.m. at the Greater Escambia Center for the Arts, corner of Trammell and Nashville. Please consider being a part of this production. We want this to be a truly special event. This amazing piece by Stephen Swartz, composer of the classics…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Turner signs with Alcorn
Escambia Academy Cougar football standout Louie Turner signed with Alcorn State University in Lorman, Miss., at a ceremony Wednesday, February 7, at the school. Shown at the signing are, from left, seated, Sylvester Folks, Louie Turner, Sharon Folks; middle, Yadaruis McNeal, Scottie Taylor, Britteny Lockett, Shay Craft, Gloria Hall, La’Krystal Turner, La’Ashia Lockett; back, Kendrick McNeal, Angel Hall, Frank Taylor, Shannon Wheat. News photo by Ditto Gorme
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago