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Mother made holidays special
By Nina Keenam My mother went to her heavenly home in 2005, but Christmas holidays especially bring her to mind. For years after my daddy passed away, she loaded her car with gifts and goodies and headed to our house to spend Christmas with my family. Those visits lasted about two weeks. When we saw her packing up to return home, we always protested, but to no avail. She said…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Obituaries for the week of December 27, 2017
Patricia Ann Walker Mrs. Patricia Ann Walker, age 76, of Duncan, Okla., passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 in the Country Club Care Nursing and Rehab, Duncan. She was born in Montgomery, Ala. to the late James Henry and Helen Bernice (Duncan) Moore. She enjoyed watching crime shows on TV, and mostly enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of the Western Heights Baptist Church,…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
‘Donut Boy’ – Bratt youngster uses sticky confections to thank officers
Tyler Carach, his mother and his two siblings have traveled nearly 15,000 miles — every bit of it by car — over the past 16 months in a monumental effort to let each of the nation’s almost one million law enforcement officers know how much he appreciates what he or she does. Tyler, who lives with his family in Bratt, Fla. and attends Byrneville School, came up with the idea…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Christmas comes early for hundred-plus kids
Christmas came two days early for more than 100 local and area children. The youngsters, ranging in age from toddler to early-teen, and about 65 parents or guardians were the guests of a local Christian ministry at a special holiday party. The celebration took place at Grace Fellowship Church and included dinner, a wide selection of desserts and more. Much more. Each child received a selection of age-appropriate toys, and…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago