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Obituaries, week of June 29, 2022
Theodore White White Mr. Theodore White, age 86, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Friday, June 17, 2022 at his home. A native of Vocation, Ala., he was a longtime resident of Atmore. He was a graduate of Escambia County Training School where he lettered in football. He was a self-employed barber as he owned Whites Barbershop for many years on Carver Ave.  He was a member of Greater Mt. Triumph Baptist…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Obituaries, week of June 22, 2022
Clark Duval Thompson Mr. Clark Duval Thompson, age 71, of Atmore, Ala., passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at his residence.  He was born in Flomaton, Ala. to Alfred Duval and Martha Johnson Thompson.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Judy Elaine Thompson.  Mr. Thompson is survived by his children, Courtney (Chris) Harrison and Hope (Shawn) Lassiter, all of Atmore, Valerie (Mychal) Reddix of Spanish…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago
Back to his roots
Former EA coach Fountain selected to head W.S. Neal program Fountain By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer Former Escambia Academy head football coach and athletic director Hugh Fountain will be returning to his roots. Fountain, head coach and athletic director at EA for the past 11 years, was officially hired Monday (June 13) as head coach and AD at W.S. Neal High (WSN). The announcement was made at the end…
by Don Fletcher access_time4 years ago
Atmore veterinarian receives state award
Drs. Hank and Lacey Lee Special to Atmore News Dr. Hank Lee, co-owner of Lee Veterinary Clinic located in Atmore, was presented the Veterinarian of the Year Award by the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (ALVMA) during an annual awards luncheon.Dr. Lee grew up on a beef cattle and row-crop farm in Atmore. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in 1996, followed by a DVM from Auburn University’s College…
by Atmore News access_time4 years ago