PANAMA CITY BEACH FL: RSN has learned that Miki Thrasher McFatter, wife of Retired Houston County District Court Judge William ( Bill ) McFatter has passed away.
Miki Thrasher McFatter studied at the University of Alabama. She and Bill McFatter married on July 6, 1968. She was a great inspiration to everyone she met. She was always smiling, laughing and is a person who enjoyed life.
Mike McFatter was the solid rock to Bill McFatter. She was with him along the path of life. She was in real estate for many years here in Dothan. Bill McFatter served years as Houston County District Court Judge. A very firm Judge. He was often criticized of his handling defendants in court as someone strict. Ordering young people to Court Referral and to obtain their GED. But his goal was if he could help someone get a handle on their drug or alcohol problem or get their GED to help them in life to obtain a good job and career, then he had taken his role as Judge and turned lives around. And if he could put fear in them about the court system, that would help deter them from repeat offending. His goal was to change lives to be what each person could be.
On Judge McFatter’s retirement, they sold their home in Dothan and moved to their place on the beach. The Judge, an avid fisherman, enjoyed he and Miki living at the beach. A life of relaxton, fishing and no stress. Miki shielded the Judge and was very protective of him in his retirement.
It is my understanding Miki and Judge were living in an assisted living facility in North Georgia near family at the time of her death. At this time it is my understanding there will be no memorial service, but one may be announced later.
A post on Miki’s Facebook said “to my beloved McMom, Miki Thrasher McFatter: God speed on your journey to be with our Lord. I am glad that you have found peace, escaped this world and can be the best you again in heaven. I miss you so much but treasure every moment that you were in my life, your impact on me was immeasurable. Thank you for all the guidance, direction and love that you showed me. You were the best McMom I could have ever hoped for. I love this picture. It is how I always remember you, full of energy, sharing that energy and love with all of those around you”.
And that best describes the life of Miki McFatter. The energy and excitement around her was contagious.
DOTHAN: 3:13 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a structure fire at 306 Bell Street in Dothan. At the time of dispatch Dothan Fire Engine Companies were advised smoke and flames visible.
RSN was at Highway 431 and Ross Clark Circle at the time Dothan 911 dispatched the fire. Heavy black smoke was visible from that location when Dothan 911 dispatched the fire. Also Dothan 911 reported unknown if all occupants were evacuated. Reports of some people running from the residence.
Dothan Fire Engine Company 1 ( Central ), Dothan Fire Truck1 ( Central ), Dothan Fire Engine 5 ( Eastside ), Dothan Fire Engine Company 10 ( West Main Street , Rehab Truck, Dothan Fire Central Battalion Chief Johnson, Dothan Fire Deputy Fire Chief David Hasty, Fire Marshall Forehand, Dothan Police Patrol Division and Pilcher Ambulance on the scene.
On arrival of the first fire engine companies is was reported active, working fire, heavy smoke and flames visible. Dothan Fire Department made an aggressive attack. Not long after on the scene it was reported “all clear” as to anyone inside the residence. At 3:57 PM Dothan Fire announced “under control”.
Dothan Police Patrol questioned some residents and there is a suspect in that the fire is possible arson. Dothan Police are searching the area for the suspect.
RSN NOTE: This residence has been the scene of several Dothan Police Vice search warrants for drug activity,
Rescue units are responding to a report of a wreck at Hodgesville Road and Harper Joy Road of a motor vehicle crash; early reports indicate a motorcycle was involved with possible road rash and a head injury.
