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Spring brings about thoughts of gardening, farming, outside activities and other iconic images of the season. However, it is important to remember that for many of us, the memory of the sacrifices of our ancestors become very relevant in the April and May time of year. In April 1865, and for more than a week following the fall of Richmond, the Army of Northern Virginia under General Robert E. Lee, attempted to outrun, outfight, and outmaneuver the numerically superior forces of Union General...
Among the Alger-Sullivan museums eclectic displays is a small collection of shaving razors called straight razors that date from the mid-19th century to the 20th century. This collection is not only a recollection of the razors former owner, like many other things in the museum it represents the end of an era. When one thinks of the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, steam boats and railroads, massive iron bridges and the first skyscrapers may come to mind. But this period of history also changed many small things in people’s p...
I was encouraged to write about this subject from a life-long friend responding to my comment on Facebook about people all over complaining about needing their beach time to "catch some rays." Really? Some people must have quarantine fever. At my little piece of paradise all I have to do is walk outside and look up. There is the sun. Genesis 1: 3-5. Then God said, "Let There Be Light." That light was the sun. I know many folks think the sun will shine at the beaches only, but, the sun hasn't refused to shine over the entire world but once in...
Last week I discussed Alabama’s outstanding leaders in the political arena. This week allow me to share with you some of the state’s leaders under 45 who are shaping and molding our state from outside the actual pit of the political arena. The most prominent political power in the under 45 category, who is not in an elected position, is Katie Boyd Britt who heads the Business Council of Alabama. Katie was born to be an Alabama leader 37 years ago in Enterprise. She was a high school leader and was Governor of Girls State. Then she went on to th...
With any crisis, there always comes accusations, recriminations, and second guessing on what should have or should not have been done. Obviously, the Trump loathing media has just become annoying noise with their incessant snarky sniping about everything the President utters. However, when the welfare of the nation and the people are severely threatened whether by pandemic or shut down programs, there should certainly be ample healthy debate as we make important decisions that impact the lives and livelihoods of Americans. When the Chinese coro...
Alabama reached and passed the peak of COVID-19 new cases during the week of April 12. As I have written previously, this doesn’t mean we haven’t seen new cases since then because we have. Nor does it mean we won’t see new cases in the future because we will. It does mean that the number of new cases per day is beginning to gradually come down. This is the flattening of the curve you have heard so much about. We have been successful in achieving what we set out to do with state-ordered extreme social distancing. Indeed, we have avoided the w...
An unstable commodity market, combined with low market prices, may make this growing season more difficult than usual for Alabama crop producers. Max Runge, an Alabama Extension economist, said agricultural producers across the country are facing a troubling and uncertain future. “When I started in this position more than 25 years ago, I remember farmers were told to do more with less,” Runge said. “This message hasn’t changed. The farmers who are still in business have continuously done more with less and are beginning to wonder what else to...
Chester Bluford Byrd, 80, of Atmore, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Pensacola. Mr. Byrd was born Sept. 18, 1939, to Vester L., Sr. and Nola Mullins (Byrd) Kizer, in McCullough, Ala. A member of Judson Baptist Church, he owned and operated Byrd's Heating and Air for many years, before retiring. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 26, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Bro. Brett Chancery officiating. Burial followed with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home directing. Mr. Byrd is survived by his wife, Earline F. Byrd of Atmore; two sons,...
Gloether Maness Gantt, 94, of Brewton died Monday, April 27,, 2020, in a Brewton healthcare facility. Mrs. Gantt was born Sept. 11, 1925, in Thomasville, Ala. and had been a resident of Brewton since 1959, when she relocated from Ohio. She was a homemaker. A memorial service will be held at a later date by the family. Mrs. Gantt is survived by one son, Michael Gantt of Brewton; one daughter, Janet Gantt (Tom) Hart of Ft. Myers, Fla.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Gantt was preceded in death by one daughter, Pamela Gantt...
Joyce Fuqua Grace, 68, of Brewton, died Friday, April 24, 2020, in a Pensacola hospital following a brief illness. Mrs. Grace was born Feb. 25, 1952, to Elen “Son” and Maxine Rhodes Fuqua, in Brewton. A former resident of Evergreen, Ala., she relocated back to Brewton. A 1971 graduate of W.S. Neal High School, she was a homemaker and member of the Bethel Community Mennonite Church. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, at Bethel Cemetery with Rev. John Kemp officiating. Burial followed with Williams Memorial Chapel Fun...
Marie Kirkland Hart, 91, of East Brewton, died Saturday,, April 25, 2020. Mrs. Hart was born Sept. 30, 1928, in Brooklyn, Ala., where she was a resident for most of her life. Of the Baptist faith and a member of New Vision Church, she had worked as co-owner of a jewelry store. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m., Sunday, April 26, at Still Cemetery in Damascus, Ala. with Bro. William Joyner officiating. Burial followed with Craver's Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Hart is survived by four grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and...
Clarisse Ann Barnes Hillman, 74, of Brewton, died Monday, April 27, 2020. Mrs. Hillman was a native of Bay Minette, Ala. and member of the Brewton community for 64 years, coming from New Mexico. A member of the East Brewton Baptist Church, she as known for sharing out-of-town newspapers with her neighbors. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 30, at Union Cemetery in Brewton. Burial will follow with Craver's Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Hillman is survived by one son, Scott (Elizabeth Bataglia-Hillman) Hillman, Jr. of...
Calvin Jackson Kendrick, 66, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in Denver, Colo. Mr. Kendrick was a native and former resident of Georgiana, Ala. and had resided in Atmore for most of his life. Of the Baptist faith, he was employed by Kendrick Construction. The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Monday April 27, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Sells officiating. Burial followed at Judson Cemetery with Petty-Eastside Funeral Home directing. Mr. Kendrick is survived by four brothers, John Carlton Kendrick of Bay Minette, Charles...
Evelyn Oree Killam, 95, died Saturday, April 25, 2020, in Century. Ms. Killam was a native and lifelong resident of Byrneville, Fla. She was a member of the Beulah Chapel Assembly of God Church. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 30, at Beulah Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Tim Floyd officiating. Burial followed with Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home directing. Ms. Killam is survived by one brother, John Elton (Betty) Killam of Century; and numerous nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends....
Royce Rodgers Layton, 85, of Brewton, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in a Pensacola hospital following a brief illness. Mr. Layton was born Nov. 8, 1934, to Royce Fayette and Fannie Rodgers Layton, in Brantley, Ala. A former resident of Montgomery, he was a long-time resident of Brewton. A graduate of Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran and member of the Brewton First United Methodist Church. He retired from AT&T with 30 years of service, with his final project involving fiber optic service to the Brewton...
Elizabeth Ann Reid, 79, of Flomaton, died Monday, April 20, 2020. Mrs. Reid was born in Jacksonville, Fla. and was a lifelong resident of Flomaton. She and her husband operated a full service garage that served the surrounding community for many years. A graveside service was held at 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, at Traveler's Rest Cemetery in Flomaton with Bro. Mitch Lambeth officiating. Burial followed with Craver's Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Reid is survived by her husband of 60 years, Doug Reid of Flomaton; two daughters, Melissa (Danny)...
Ceres Stark Rodgers, 95, of Atmore, died Sunday, April 26, 2020, in Atmore. Mrs. Rodgers was born Nov. 20, 1924, to Stafford and Lura Fouche Stark, in Atlanta, Ga. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, where she served in many capacities. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday., May 1, at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. John Phillips and Rev. Albert Kennington officiating. Burial followed with Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Rodgers is survived by three sons, Todd (Deborah) Rodgers of Marietta, Ga., Matthew...
Damian Stewart Singleton, 16, died Thursday, April 23, 2020, in Mobile, Ala. Mr. Singleton was a native and former resident of Bay Minette who had resided in Perdido, Ala. for the past 13 years. Active in the Perdido Baptist Church Youth Group and with both the football and wrestling teams at Baldwin County High School and Perdido Middle School Athletic Department, he was Salutatorian when he graduated from Perdido School, with a 4.0 grade average. An organ donor, he has saved six lives. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April...
Jackie Lorinda McGhee Smith, 72, of Poarch, Ala., died Friday, April 24, 2020. Mrs. Smith was a graduate of Escambia County High School and member of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. She had retired from Masland Carpets with more than 30 years of service. A private graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, April30, at Judson Cemetery with Rev. Ray Ward officiating. Burial will follow with Craver's Funeral Home directing. Mrs. Smith is survived by three daughters, Denise (Phillip) Young of Stockton, Ala., Rosalind (Jamie) Smith and...
Doyle Thomas Steele, 76, of Brewton, died Monday, April 20, 2020. Mr. Steele was born June 6, 1943, to Henry Rogers, Jr. and Lucille Snider Steele, in Brewton, and had been a resident of Tuscaloosa, Ala. before relocating to Brewton 30 years ago. A member of Cornerstone Church of God, he had earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Alabama. A graveside service was held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, at Weaver Cemetery on Appleton Road with Bro. Tommy Quick officiating. Burial followed with Craver's Funeral Home...
Comer Earle Vickery, 69, of Atmore, died Sunday, April 26, 2020. Mr. Vickery was born Sept. 20, 1950, to Comer and Eva Mae Weston Vickery in Huxford, Ala. He had been employed as a commercial truck driver. Mr. Vickery is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rebecca Ann Jones Vickery of Atmore; one son, James Ledford of Atmore; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth (William) Kennedy of Pensacola; two brothers, Maurice (Libby) Vickery and Dennis Vickery; three sisters, Gay (Wayne) Drew of McCullough, Ala., Jan (Al) Finchman of Gordenville, Va. and Annette...
Escambia River Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Herman D. Johnson Scholarship Awards: Keaton Brown of Escambia County and Kendall Barrow of Santa Rosa County. The son of Chris and Sandy Brown, Brown plans to major in aerospace engineering and was nominated by Congressman Matt Gaetz to the U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. An honor student at Northview High School, Brown is an active member of the NJROTC serving many positions including orienting team captain, color guard...
Santa Rosa County, in partnership with the Florida SBDC at UWF, created the Santa Rosa County Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program and opened the first cycle on Monday, April 6, for one week. A second application cycle will open now and will remain open until the funds are depleted. “We are very thankful to be able to open this grant cycle once more to help those who were not able to apply when the grant originally opened. There are many small businesses still in need and this grant can help not only now when sales are down, but a...
Flomaton Fire Chief Steve Stanton credited Flomaton Police Chief Chance Thompson and Volunteer Fireman Hunter White for saving the life of a 4-year old boy last Wednesday afternoon when the fire chief discovered the child inside a burning vehicle on Twin Bridges Road. At 3:21 p.m. last Wednesday Flomaton dispatch received a 911 call of an explosion and a fire at 1119 Twin Bridges Road. Chief Thompson arrived on the scene to find a car trailer containing a welding machine on fire. “Chance got o...
In an effort to assist families with meals during the mandated stay-at-home in response to the COVID 19 pandemic, area churches, municipalities and other organizations are offering free food and meal giveaways. Atmore Beginning at 11 a.m., Friday, May 1, and every Friday, kids will receive a free sack lunch at the Atmore Farmers Market, across the street from Atmore City Hall. The child must be present and there will be 300 meals available, given out until they are gone. Grace Fellowship in...
