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Celebrating Rosa Parks’ legacy – Honoring those who make a difference
The 11th Annual Rosa Parks Breakfast celebrated Mrs. Parks’ legacy as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement, but it was also a celebration of outstanding citizens. The event was held Saturday, February 4, at Greater Mount Triumph Missionary Baptist Church. As always, Lillie Johnson and the Atmore Family Life Center, members of Lillie’s family, and her “Breakfast Club” (the kitchen crew) were excellent hosts. James Cox, former assistant superintendent…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Obituaries for the week of February 8, 2017
Sidney Selvin Warrick Mr. Sidney Selvin Warrick, age 76, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2016 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Jay, Fla. and has resided in Pensacola most of his life. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Fannie Warrick; three brothers, J.T. Warrick, Dawyan Warrick and Rayford Warrick and sister, Pearl Lambeth. Mr. Warrick is survived by…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Obituaries for the week of February 1, 2017
Patsy Cumbie Taylor Mrs. Patsy Cumbie Taylor, age 55, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in Mobile, Ala. She was a native of Atmore, Ala. and a resident of Excel, Ala. for the past twelve years. She was an avid hunter and fisherman. She was a member of the Uriah Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Willard Cumbie and two brothers, Edwin Jeter and Dannie Jeter.…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Lancaster, Gibson to wed
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Walter Lancaster of Atmore announce the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Page, to Mr. Cody Stuart Gibson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Van Gibson, Jr., of Bay Minette, Alabama. Miss Lancaster is the daughter of the late Tracy Griffith and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brantley of Atmore; Rev. and Mrs. Charles Griffith of Saraland; and the late Mr. and Mrs. John H.…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago