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: 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....
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...
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: 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.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: Wanda Faye Whitten
Wanda Faye Whitten, age 76, of Haleyville, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022, at her son’s residence surrounded by loving family.
Mrs. Whitten was born on December 10, 1945 in Haleyville, AL. to George and Lonnie Mae Motes. She was a member of Ephesus Baptist...
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...
Arrests and incidents reported February 4, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 4, 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
third-degree burglary; City of Cullman; CR 1650; wire;...
Boaz man arrested in Cullman for sexual abuse
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Boaz man on Tuesday, Feb 1.
Dakota Blake Moreno, 21, of Boaz was arrested by CCSO Deputies for multiple warrants. He was charged with larceny / theft (two counts) and sexual abuse of a child less...
Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist at Wallace State’s Burrow Museum
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College welcomes EXQUISITE MINIATURES, an exhibition of miniature paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrest, to campus this spring from February - April. Admission is free.
EXQUISITE MINIATURES consists of 50 signature paintings including landscapes, portraits,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs sweeps regular season finale against Hanceville
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles were back home at Jesse George Gymnasium Thursday night and both teams collected wins over Hanceville in their regular season finales. The Lady Eagles outscored the Lady Bulldogs 18-10 in the fourth quarter to...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Baseball opens 2022 season Friday; Basketball teams sweep Lawson State on road & men’s golf update
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s baseball season has arrived. The Lions open the 2022 campaign in Panama City, Fla, on Friday, playing in a weekend tournament.
It’s the 33rd season at Wallace State for Hall of Fame coach Randy Putman. He has compiled a 1,133-520...
Obituary: Rowena F. Lane
Rowena F. Lane, 93, of Arley, passed away February 2, 2022 at Pine Place Assisted living
She was born March 2, 1928 to Harold Folsom and Winnfred Merrill in Monmouth, ME.
Visitation will be held Friday February 4, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m., where...
Obituary: Cody “CJ” Grattan
A celebration of life service for Cody “CJ” Grattan, of Hanceville, will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 4 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will accept friends for a visitation at the church on Friday...
Obituary: Deborah Jan Foust
A celebration of life service for Deborah Jan Foust, 61, of Cullman will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 5, 2022 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday. Pastor...
Obituary: Carolyn Jo Patterson Sawyer
Visitation for Carolyn Jo Patterson Sawyer, age 70, of Cullman, will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Sawyer passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022....
Obituary: Virginia Irene Stewart Lee
Mrs. Virginia Irene Stewart Lee, 83, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born on January 7, 1939 in Cullman, Alabama to Tillman Stone and Josie Cofield Stewart. Irene loved going to the senior center at Sportsman...
Obituary: Ellen L. Cates
A graveside service for Ellen L. Cates of Bremen will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6 at Cold Springs Baptist Cemetery. Reverend Horace Swann will officiate.
Mrs. Cates was born on December 8, 1923 in Cullman, Alabama to James Harding and Missouri (York) Harding. She...
Obituary: Robert Earl Bronson
A graveside service for Robert Earl Bronson of Hanceville will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5 at Lystra Missionary Baptist Cemetery in Baileyton, Alabama. Johnny Bennefield will be officiating.
Mr. Bronson was born on April 3, 1943 in Osceola, Florida to Harold Eugene and Margie...
Governor Ivey allocates funds to assist domestic violence victims
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced that 18 nonprofit agencies will be allocated funds from the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund to assist victims of domestic violence.
The trust fund was created by the Alabama Legislature in 2015 to help the agencies...
Arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 3, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
January 31
domestic violence; CR 747illegal possession of prescription drugs; attempt to elude police officer; using...
Vintage Magnolias grand opening and ribbon cutting to be held Friday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville’s newest business, Vintage Magnolias, will be holding a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday the Feb. 4 beginning 10:00 a.m. The business sells home décor and vintage antiques collected by various vendors. Some items are from the early 19th...
‘My guiding question will always be, ‘Does this help the citizens of Cullman County?’’
CULLMAN, Ala. – “My name is Morris Williams, and I am running for Cullman County Commissioner for District 4,” read the announcement sent to The Tribune. We reached out to find out more about Williams.
In a crowded race in District 4 with a field...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison downs 4A Dora at home 60-53
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 4A Dora Bulldogs on a rainy night at Allen Stephenson Gym and came away with a hard fought, 60-53 win. Addison improved to 18-9 on the season while Dora fell to 18-8.
The first period started with Addison playing...
Obituary: Robert Clifford Raymond Jr.
Robert Clifford Raymond Jr., age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Robert was born April 4, 1972 in Bridgeton, NJ to Robert Clifford Raymond Sr. and Etta Lois Edwards Raymond. He is preceded in death by his parents; son:...
Obituary: Everett A. Wier
Everett A. Wier of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 89. Mr. Wier was born on April 28, 1932 to Ben and Clifford (Ford) Wier in Lincoln, Alabama.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his five...
Obituary: Noah Cole
Noah Cole, 75, of Odenville, Alabama, passed away on January 30, 2022. Noah was a beloved father, loyal brother, dedicated uncle and friend to those he knew. Noah’s pride came from helping those he loved, and his dedicated service to the US Armed Forces....
Obituary: Willie Mae (Watson) Rooks
Willie Mae (Watson) Rooks, age 91, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Willie was born November 16, 1930 in Thornton, Mississippi to Christopher Columbus and Claudia Mae Yeager Watson.
She is preceded in death by husband: Ervil Rooks; brothers: Marvin Watson...
Arrests and incidents reported February 2, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 2, 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
January 31
fourth-degree theft of property; person; cash; $6second-degree theft...
Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaims February ‘Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed the month of February 2022 “Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month” (TDVAM) in the City of Cullman on Wednesday. On hand to accept the official proclamation was Pam Brown, outreach coordinator with Victim Services of Cullman, Inc.
“Teen...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Cullman pulls away from Austin 64-38, Lady Bearcats race past Lady Black Bears 72-53
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats were back on their home court Tuesday night, hosting a pair of matchups against Austin and honoring a pair of seniors. The Lady Bearcats raced past the Lady Black Bears 72-53 and the Bearcats followed...
Obituary: Daniel Valco Jones, Jr.
Daniel Valco Jones, Jr., 66, of Berlin, passed from this life January 31, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born January 11, 1956 to Daniel Valco, Sr. and Evelyn Jones. A memorial service will be planned and announced by the...
Obituary: Joseph William Gusich
Joseph William Gusich, age 57, of Vinemont, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born November 5, 1964, to Joseph Karlos and Mary Ruth Gusich.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his daughter: Kerrie Gusich Laymon; wife:...
Obituary: Walter Fredrick Morrison
Graveside service for Walter Fredrick Morrison, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Morrison passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at his residence. He...
Obituary: Vernie Marie Parker Mann
Vernie Marie Parker Mann, age 63, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022. Vernie was born August 23, 1958 in Cullman, Alabama to Delmar Hobert and Ruby Lucy Moore Parker.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister: Mary Calvert and...
Arrests and incidents reported February 1, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 1, 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
January 27
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St. SW;...
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