PREP BASKETBALL: Addison handles Aliceville 47-35 to advance to NW Regional for 1st time since 2006
ADDISON, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs were back home to host the Sub-Regional round Monday night and they collected a 47-35 win over Aliceville to punch their ticket to this year’s Northwest Regional at Wallace State for the first time in 15 years.
Baskets...
Obituary: Micah Darrell Grimmett
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Micah Darrell Grimmett, 71, of Crane Hill.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Grimmett family.
Mr. Grimmett passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 9, 1950 to Othell and Opal...
Obituary: Rebecca Gail Grayson
A graveside service for Rebecca Gail Grayson, of Hanceville, will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 15 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs. Grayson was born on November 14, 1941 to...
Obituary: Janice Laney
Funeral service for Janice Laney, age 67, of Cullman, was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Etsel Riddle officiating and burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation was from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday,...
Obituary: Geraldine Bryson Ezekiel
Funeral service for Geraldine Bryson Ezekiel, age 79, of Hanceville, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Sellers officiating and interment in Welti Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....
Obituary: Paul Randall Linam, Sr.
Paul Randall Linam, Sr., age 68, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mr. Linam. was born on October 8, 1953 in Haleyville, AL to Paul Gipson Linam and Agnes Olene King Linam. Paul was a member of the Ninth...
Obituary: Maria de los Angeles Padron
A memorial service for Maria de los Angeles Padron of Blountsville, Alabama was 5:00 p.m. Monday, February 14 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Padron was born in Rio Bravo Tamaulipas, Mexico on November 23, 1964. She died at the age of 57 at Cullman...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders top Haleyville 69-33 in Sub-Regional to advance to NW Regional
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The postseason is heating up for high school basketball all across the state and one of Monday night’s 4A Sub-Regional matchups was hosted at Good Hope High School. After claiming the area championship last week, the Lady Raiders returned home...
Two people killed in three-person wreck on Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were killed when three vehicles were involved in a traffic wreck on Monday morning around 7:30 a.m. near Hurricane Creek Park on Highway 31.
According to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick, two women were identified as being deceased on scene...
Arrests and incidents reported February 14, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 14, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 10
unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Good Hope City Council discusses new speed zone, utilities expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first regularly scheduled meeting of the month at Good Hope City Hall Monday had a pair of readings for upcoming city ordinances. Before the council got to the readings, they discussed potential plans for...
Obituary: Clarcie Marie Jones
A graveside service for Clarcie Marie Jones of Cullman will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 16 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the service at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs. Jones was born...
Wallace State hosting OTA/PTA Alumni Connection March 17
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State Community College Alumni Association, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) programs announced plans for the 2022 OTA and PTA Alumni Connection event on March 17, at the James C. Bailey Center.
The event offers current Wallace...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1952
From the files of 1936:
Mrs. H. Parker was a nice hostess on Thursday for a dance.
George Stiefelmeyer, Grand Master- Elect of the Grand Lodge of Alabama Odd Fellows, attended the district convention of the Rebekahs in Hanceville on Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Herrell have...
PREP SOCCER: West Point Warriors, Lady Warriors compete at weekend tournaments
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Both of West Point’s varsity soccer squads were in action this weekend, looking to find their rhythm at this early point in the season. The Warriors competed at the Sand Mountain Classic, finishing 1-2 at the event with a win over...
Obituary: Alvin Chester Fortner
Funeral service for Alvin Chester Fortner, 72, of Hanceville, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday. Bro. Heath Riggs will...
Obituary: Janey Michelle Helms
Janey Michelle Helms, 45, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Janey was born May 25, 1976 in Cullman, Alabama.Janey is survived by her loving husband of 26 years: Dewayne Allen Helms; her daughter: Tyler Nicole...
Obituary: Donald Rodgers
Memorial service for Donald Rodgers, 69, of Holly Pond will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Rev. Steve Rodgers will officiate.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Rodgers passed away Saturday, February...
Obituary: David Eric Horton
David Eric Horton, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on February 11, 2022, at the age of 52. He was born April 11, 1969, in Cullman County, Alabama, to Millard Eldredge and Jacqueline Freeman Horton.
Eric was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, in Holly...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Saints shut out West Limestone 3-0, Saints tie Wildcats 1-1
LESTER, Ala. – The Saint Bernard Prep varsity soccer teams opened their season Friday evening at West Limestone High School in Lester, with the Lady Saints collecting a shutout victory on three goals by Madi Kerber.
“Our girls played very well,” said Coach Will Drake....
Hanceville City Council approves temporary closure of Bull Dog Lane
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At the Hanceville City Council meeting Thursday night, council members approved the closing of Bull Dog Lane for the duration of the time it will take to finish construction on the Elementary School building.
Pam Reid and Cathi Bradford were both reappointed...
Obituary: Arthur Escanor Richmond
Arthur Escanor Richmond, a beautiful 17-day old angel and mommy’s little buddy, was returned to heaven on February 11, 2022. He was born January 25, 2022, to Austin Douglas and Mersadie Elisabeth Pierce Richmond.
Arthur is survived by his parents: Austin and Sadie Richmond; sisters:...
Liberty Learning presents workplace skills program at Cullman High School
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Liberty Learning Foundation (LLF) visited Cullman High School Thursday afternoon to discuss workplace skills with the ninth-grade classes as part of the Citizen Promise Program. Pairs of instructors split up and visited different classrooms to make their presentations. Liberty Learning...
CATA students present Pyramid of Plastic project at the Cullman County Courthouse
CULLMAN, Ala. - The students of the Cullman Area Tech Academy showcased their Pyramid of Plastic project to the Cullman County Commissioners on Thursday. The theme of the project was to use art to encourage recycling.
Chairman Clemons stated, “They’ve been working on this a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall in area finals at Oneonta 73-60
ONEONTA, Ala. – The red-hot Good Hope Raiders made the trip over to Oneonta for an area championship battle with the Redskins Friday night but unfortunately, the Raiders’ winning streak finally came to an end. Oneonta was able to create separation from Good Hope...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs tops Addison 62-40 to capture area championship
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles clashed with the Addison Bulldogs at Jesse George Gymnasium Friday night and the hometown Eagles were able to keep the Dawgs at arm’s length most of the night. Cold Springs carried a 33-20 lead in the halftime...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats fend off Hartselle 64-48 to win area title
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Decatur Tuesday night, the Bearcats returned home Friday night to host the Hartselle Tigers in this year’s 6A, Area 14 Championship Game. It was a back and forth affair throughout the first half but Cullman clamped down defensively in...
Obituary: Sherry Winton
Sherry Winton, age 64, passed away on February 10, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 5, 1958.
She was predeceased by her parents.
Survivors include her husband: Byron Winton; a son: Adam Netherton; a brother: Mark Pigg and two sisters: Kimberly...
Obituary: Steven Esco Patterson
A memorial service for Steven Esco Patterson, 57, of Cullman will be 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Riverside Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Brother Randy Sellers will...
Obituary: Nina Gantt Reid
Graveside service for Nina Gantt Reid, 99, of Good Hope will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 14, 2022 at Good Hope Cemetery, Rev. Sherman Bailey and Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Reid family.
Mrs. Reid passed away Friday,...
Obituary: Gilbert A. Law
Funeral service for Gilbert A. Law, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Joey Smithson officiating and interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00...
Obituary: Jimmy Phil Reeder
Jimmy Phil Reeder, age 86, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born November 10, 1935, in Cullman, Alabama, to Joseph B. and Bonnie Carletha Reeder.He loved country music, dancing and singing. He was a member of...
Obituary: Barbara Jean Puckett
Funeral service for Barbara Jean Puckett, 82, of Falkville, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Falkville man arrested in Cullman County on drug-related charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Dodge City area for reports of a reckless driver on Thursday, February 3.
Frankie Ray South, 65, of Falkville was located in the area.
Probable cause was developed and his vehicle was searched. Drugs and...
Arrests and incidents reported February 11, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 11, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
February 9
third-degree theft of property; person; Town Square SW;...
Bookmarked: Cullman County Public Library design competition names winners
CULLMAN, Ala. - If you’ve visited the Cullman County Library recently, a small desk lined with hand drawn bookmarks may have caught your attention.
A placard on the desk simply read, “These bookmarks were designed by children from around Cullman County as a Bookmark Designing...
Governor Ivey encourages veteran hiring through HIRE VETS Medallion Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington are encouraging Alabama employers to hire veterans by applying to and participating in the Hire Vets Medallion Award Program, an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor.
The application period...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison topples Winston County 60-45 to capture area championship
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. – The Addison Lady Bulldogs made the trip to Winston County High School Thursday night to face the Lady Yellow Jackets with an area championship on the line and the Lady Dawgs did not disappoint. Addison knocked off the top-seeded Lady...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls to Lawrence County in area title game 52-45
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Lady Warriors were home at Jim Boyd Gymnasium for this year’s 5A, Area 15 Championship Game and they had to battle Lawrence County for this year’s area title. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Lady Warriors were...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders race past Oneonta 67-37 to claim back to back area titles
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After eliminating Hanceville in the opening round Monday night, the Good Hope Lady Raiders were back on their home court at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Thursday night to face Oneonta in this year’s 4A, Area 11 Championship. Thanks in large part...
Obituary: Nancy Carolyn Burks
Nancy Carolyn Burks, 83, of Vinemont passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born June 12, 1938 in Crane Hill, Alabama.
She was a loving and sweet mother and grandmother and also the Jeopardy queen who never made...
Obituary: Larry Wayne DeMoss
Funeral service for Larry Wayne DeMoss, 72, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Tuesday. Dr. John Garrison will...
Obituary: Bobby Ray Sanders
Memorial service for Bobby Ray Sanders, 66, of Vinemont will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sanders family.
Mr. Sanders passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022...
Obituary: Carolyn Godsey Pipkins
Carolyn Godsey Pipkins, 75, of Brilliant, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Northwest Medical Center.
She was born on September 18, 1946 in Jasper, Alabama. Carolyn loved her family and was very devoted to them; she always gave her kids and grandkids 100%. She...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Feb. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Feb. 9, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 61 COVID positive patients, three of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be...
Cullman County School Board recognizes teachers, coaches at February meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting at the Cullman County Schools main office Thursday afternoon and had several honors and awards to recognize at the start of the meeting. First up was Vinemont Elementary School, which...
Arrests and incidents reported February 10, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 10, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 7
trespassing; criminal mischief; CR 1246unauthorized use of motor vehicle; Hwy. 91criminal mischief; Leonard Rd.harassment;...
United Way of Cullman County sending reminder that National 211 Day is Friday, Feb. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday, Feb. 11 is National 211 Day, a day set aside to celebrate the 211 Call Center, which serves people in crisis or who need help every hour of every day of the year. By dialing 211, anyone in the Cullman...
South Vinemont Town Council approves additional streetlights on Hwy 31
VINEMONT, Ala. – At the Vinemont Town Council meeting Tuesday evening, council members discussed possible uses for the American Rescue Plan funds. The council received approximately $88,000 last June and will receive another portion again in June. In October, $32,847 of the funds was...
Obituary: Hazel Marie King
Funeral service for Hazel Marie King, 63, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. The interment will follow in Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Charlotte Elaine Byrams
Charlotte Elaine Byrams, age 61, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Charlotte was born May 24, 1960 in Cullman, Alabama to Hulett and Margaret Purdy Cantrell.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Paul Byrams Jr.; son: Casey Byrams;...
Obituary: Ronald “Ronnie” Curtis Adamson
Ronald "Ronnie" Curtis Adamson, age 73, of Falkville, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at his residence. He was born October 11, 1948, in Cullman, Alabama, to James and Wilma Adamson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Patsy Lancaster, Bobby...
Obituary: Donnie Eugene Ford
Funeral service for Donnie Eugene Ford, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Randy Sellers and Josh Sellers officiating; with interment in Welti Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. -...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Bailey
Funeral service for Bobby Joe Bailey, age 62, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Wayne Barnette officiating; with interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday,...
Obituary: Earnestine Haley-Nation
A celebration of life service for Earnestine Haley-Nation of Colony, Alabama will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Colony Community Cemetery. Visitation for the public will be from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the...
Obituary: J. P. Brown
Funeral service for J P Brown, 92, Cullman will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Reverend Chris Chambless will officiate the service....
Arrests and incidents reported February 9, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 9, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
February 7
first-degree theft by deception; person; cash
February 8
Arrests
February 8
McClellan,...
Kaden Gay of Vinemont Middle wins 95th Cullman County Spelling Bee
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 95th annual Cullman County spelling bee took place at Temple Baptist Church on Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. The contest began with words such as squirm, honeybee, tantrum, science and progressed in difficulty to words such as effusive, pervasive and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison edges Falkville 42-41, advances to area finals for 1st time in 18 years
BREMEN, Ala. – The Addison Bulldogs made the trip to Bremen to tip off the 2A, Area 13 Tournament at Cold Springs High School and after the top-seeded Eagles advanced with a 55-38 win over Winston County, it was Addison’s turn to take the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Big 4th quarter lifts Russellville over West Point 58-45
WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point hosted the Golden Tigers of Russellville for the opening round of the 5A, Area 15 Tournament Tuesday night and it was another nail-biter for the Warriors. Both teams exchanged leads throughout the first three quarters and the score...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats down Decatur 66-35 to advance to area championship
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned to their home court Tuesday night to host this year’s 6A, Area 14 Tournament and after a thrilling first game between Muscle Shoals and Hartselle, the ‘Cats took the floor and handed Decatur a 66-35 loss to...
Obituary: Donna Sue Nesbitt
Donna Sue Nesbitt, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on February 6, 2022, at the age of 69. She was born to William Hugh and Blue Bell White Kelley on March 11, 1952, in Cullman, Alabama.
Donna enjoyed the beauty of flowers and she enjoyed quilting....
Obituary: Gary Roy Conklin
Gary Roy Conklin, 68, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at UAB Palliative Care in Birmingham.
Gary was born on August 1, 1953 in Upstate New York. He married his sweetheart, Pamela, in 1972 prior to their joining the United States...
Arrests and incidents reported February 8, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 8, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
February 2
leaving scene of accident; person; Culpepper St. NW;...
Guild Mortgage cuts ribbon on new Cullman office
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Woody Jacobs and others from within the community filled the sidewalk on First Avenue Tuesday morning to a help mark a new milestone for a local business. Guild Mortgage Company officially cut the ribbon...
Cullman Hoop Stars kick off season with more members than ever
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Therapeutic Recreation Hoop Stars basketball team held their first game of the season at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Saturday morning. The adult games begin at 9:00 a.m. and the youth games start at 11:00 a.m. The ages...
Flourishing the Night event raises funds for Robert Squires Independent Living Skills Apartment
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nonprofit Flourish of Cullman Inc. held their Flourishing the Night Together fundraising event Saturday evening, Sat. 5 at the Terri Pines Country Club. The event was a fundraiser for the Robert Squires Independent Living Skills Apartment which will be right next...
Cullman Kiwanis Club presents donation to Pilot Light Home
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Kiwanis Club held their regular meeting at Freddie Day catering Monday, Feb. 7 at noon to hear from a couple different speakers. One address came from Pilot Light Home Board Chairman Peggy Harris, who spoke about the Cullman Pilot Club’s...
Holly Pond cancels senior center project
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday evening voted to cancel its planned construction of a senior center when the lowest of three received bids came in well over $200,000 above the budget set by a grant received by the town....
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders dominate Hanceville 63-14, advance to area finals
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders tipped off the Class 4A, Area 11 tournament at home against Hanceville Monday night and they dominated from the opening tip, easing past the Lady Bulldogs 63-14 and moving on to the area championship game.
Heather...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison advances to area finals with 44-16 win over Cold Springs
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Double Springs to take on the Cold Springs Lady Eagles in the first round of its area tournament Monday night. Addison's Lady Dawgs have beaten the Lady Eagles twice earlier in the season and it is never...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview Aggies, Lady Aggies handle Brewer to advance to area championship games
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Both the Aggies and Lady Aggies of Fairview tipped off their area tournaments on their home court at Joe Shults Gymnasium Monday night, looking to eliminate a pair of Brewer squads and advance to their area tournament title games against Guntersville...
Obituary: Richard Michael “Rick” Self
Richard Michael “Rick” Self, age 67, of Double Springs, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born September 19, 1954 to Melvin and Barbara Jean Self. Rick retired from Alcoa in Illinois after 25 years of...
Obituary: John David McGehee
John David McGehee, age 50, of Birmingham, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at his residence. He was born, December 2, 1971, to Larry Rudolph and Willie Ruth McGehee.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his son: Chase Johnson; sister: Connie...
Obituary: Kathy Diane Brannan Burdette
Funeral service for Kathy Diane Brannan Burdette, age 68, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Kathy Griffith officiating and burial at Memorial Park Cemetery in Gainesville, Georgia. Visitation will be from 1:00...
Obituary: Gerald Dwayne Godbee
Gerald Dwayne Godbee, 80, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed from this life on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Godbee was born May 3, 1941 to Ynonah Davis Reeves.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Godbee family.
He...
Obituary: Glenda Weathers Hughes
Glenda Weathers Hughes, 73, of Cullman, entered her eternal home on January 26, 2022. She was born July 1, 1948 to Alvin and Alma Opal Blair Weathers. A celebration of life service will be planned and announced by the family.
She was greeted in heaven...
Hard at work: Blue collar Alabama in photographs
Each and every job is different and unless you have done that occupation, you may not realize the challenges involved. My page, Alabama at Work, is a salute to the hardworking people of this state.
An Alabama power crew of men, all leaning on a...
Arrests and incidents reported February 7, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 7, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 3
domestic violence; CR 1437unlawful possession of controlled substance; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR...
Obituary: Ralph Kelsey Tucker
Ralph Kelsey Tucker, 85, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to be with The Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Atrium Health University in Charlotte.
Mr. Tucker leaves behind his beloved wife: Mila Carrasquel Tucker of Charlotte; former wife: Fannie Artino Tucker of Boca Raton,...
Obituary: Sharon Elizabeth Morgan
A funeral service for Sharon Elizabeth Morgan of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. February 8 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Tim Barnett will be officiating. There will not be a public committal service at the cemetery following the funeral service. Visitation for the...
Obituary: Everett Charles Evans
Everett Charles Evans, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Everett was born October 2, 1959 in Wahiawa, Hawaii to Margaret V. Evans and Kerry Wayne Evans.
Everett is survived by his daughters: Cathy Johnson and Christa (Kevin) Hale; his...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the regular season finally in the books, its time for postseason basketball and this week will be packed with area tournament action. Four local teams, the Good Hope Lady Raiders, West Point Lady Warriors, Cold Springs Eagles and Cullman Bearcats...
Pet of the Week: Frolic in the snow with Winter!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week: Winter!
According to Ruttkay, Winter is a 2-2.5-year-old Siberian Husky. She is a medium-energy sweet girl who does exceptionally well when in the company of her...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1930 and 1936
From the files of 1930:
Miss Eunice Butler has recently graduated from Alverson Business College in Birmingham.
Mrs. John Luyben and Mrs. F. Mallery were joint hostesses on Thursday at a Valentine party for the Michigan Card Club.
Mrs. Alvie Biggers, Mrs. Ewing Wallace, Mrs. Harry Schlosser...
Multiple arrests made across Cullman County this week for CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies made multiple arrests county wide concerning narcotics over the first week of February.
On Tuesday, Feb 1, Cullman County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a trespassing call in the Vinemont area. After some investigation, Rebecca Lynn Tanner, 53, of...
Obituary: Ted Miles
Ted Miles, age 81, of Phil Campbell, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Russellville Hospital.
He was born November 7, 1940 in Fayette.
There are no services planned at this time.
Ted is survived by his wife: Carol Mitchell Miles.
Obituary: Robbie Everett
Robbie Everett, age 82, of Addison, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 6, 1939 to William and Ostella Everett. Robbie proudly served his country in the United States Army for two years....
Obituary: Eugene Ferriel Leipert
Eugene Ferriel Leipert, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Eugene was born November 12, 1929 in Cullman, Alabama to Valentine and Tressie Chandler Leipert.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Leipert worked as a carpenter and he...
Obituary: Stephanie Jan Lemaster-Bonner
Stephanie Jan Lemaster-Bonner, 43, of Blountsville, Alabama, passed away on February 3, 2022. She was born September 26, 1978, in Mobile, Alabama, to Welton and Janice Hutchens Woods.
Stephanie enjoyed fishing, shopping and traveling. Her favorite place to spend time was the beach. Stephanie loved...
Obituary: Nancy Jane Dahlke
Funeral mass for Nancy Jane Dahlke, age 76, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating and interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. with...
Obituary: Eva Mae Stone
Funeral service for Eva Mae Stone, age 79, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Lonnie Goodwin officiating and burial at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday,...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Feb. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Feb. 2, Cullman Regional Medical Center released the following COVID update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 80 COVID positive patients, four of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be...
West Point High Scholar’s Bowl Team headed to National Championship in Chicago
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School Scholars Bowl team recently finished third of twelve at a tournament in Glasgow, Kentucky. Glasglow’s annual event invites teams estimated to be the top 10-12 “Small Schools” in the nation. West Point’s team has been...
Colony Councilwoman Ethel Alexander announces bid for mayor’s seat
COLONY, Ala. - Two-term Colony Councilwoman and recent Mayor Pro Tem Ethel Alexander on Monday announced her candidacy for the mayor’s seat in the southwest Cullman County town, challenging incumbent Mayor Curtis Johnson. Alexander made her decision after Johnson and others on the current...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 9 Cullman collects 85-63 senior night win over Gardendale
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home Friday night for their regular season finale against Gardendale and after celebrating senior night, the ‘Cats collected an 85-63 win over the Rockets. Cullman seniors Jamar Kay, Tucker Gambrill, Roy Grimmett, Tucker Apel and Max...
Obituary: Barbara Lee Yeager Williams
Funeral services for Barbara Lee Yeager Williams will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with a graveside service at Cullman Memory Gardens Cemetery to follow. Visitation will be at 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 9, 2022...
Obituary: Anita Sams
Anita Sams, age 63, loving mother of two and adoring wife to Mike Sams, passed away unexpectedly on the 2nd of February at UAB Hospital. Anita was born to Carl and Edna Swann on October 23, 1958 in Cullman Alabama. Anita was an avid...
Obituary: Carol (Williams) Henshaw
Carol (Williams) Henshaw, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Carol was born July 9, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama to Robert Samuel and Carolyn Minerva Caudle Williams.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Bobby Joe Henshaw; sister: Mary...
Obituary: Robert Charles Tidwell
Robert Charles Tidwell, 84, of Cullman passed from this life on February 2, 2022 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1937 to Dolis and Elmer Chambers Tidwell. A memorial service will be planned and announced by the family.
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