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Obituaries, week of December 8, 2019
James Powell Funeral arrangements for the late Mr. James Powell are incomplete but will be announced later by Mayberry Funeral Home.   Lee Roy Wiggins Mr. R. Lee Roy Wiggins, age 92, of Walnut Hill, Fla., passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in Pensacola, Fla. He was born on in Bratt, Fla. to the late Preston and Grace Langford Wiggins. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bratt…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Do you have a special Christmas memory?
At Atmore News, we’re working on a Christmas special section that will publish Monday, December 23. If you have a memory you’d like to share, please email it to myrna@atmorenews.com or mail it to Atmore News, 128 S. Main Street, Atmore AL 36502. Please do not call to give us your memory. It would be great if you have a picture to go with your memory. You can scan it…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Woody McCorvey to be inducted into Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Former University of Alabama receivers coach Woodrow “Woody” McCorvey, who has since 2008 served as associate athletics director for football administration at Clemson University, is one of eight individuals selected for induction into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. MCorvey was born in Grove Hill but moved to Atmore with his family at age 5, when his father, Woodrow McCorvey Sr., was hired as principal, teacher and coach at Escambia County…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Jingle Bell Walk postponed until next week
Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce officials released the following statement today (Wednesday, Dec. 4): “As our community mourns the loss of one of our own, Gordon Nichols, the Chamber of Commerce has decided to postpone tomorrow evening’s Jingle Bell Walk out of respect for the family and those wishing to attend services. Jingle Bell Walk has been rescheduled for next Thursday, December 12, from 4pm-7pm. Our thoughts and prayers are…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Meet beautiful Dutchess
Special to Atmore News Everyone please say hello to beautiful Dutchess. She is a 9-year-old spayed domestic long-haired bundle of joy that is declawed on the front and up to date on all vaccinations. When you come meet Dutchess and all of her furry feline friends at the shelter, you will realize that time spent with cats is never wasted. Beautiful Dutchess is available for adoption with a $60 adoption…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago