PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope sweeps Fairview in final regular season match
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Fairview traveled to take on Good Hope in Thursday afternoon volleyball action. In their final regular season match, the Lady Raiders got all they could handle from the Lady Aggies, but they ended up sweeping Fairview 3-0.
Good Hope 25 - Fairview 22 (1st...
Obituary: Therisa Anita Thornton
Funeral services for Therisa Anita Thornton of Hanceville will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 13 at The Refuge Church in Cullman. Reverend Tim Dubberly will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 12 at The Refuge Church....
Obituary: Margie Ann Johnson Pruitt
Funeral services for Margie Ann Johnson Pruitt, 78, of Holly Pond, who died Monday, October 11, 2021, will be held Thursday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. at Cullman First Church of the Nazarene. Reverend Micah Sturm will officiate. Visitation will be on Thursday beginning...
Obituary: Rebecca Ann Glenn
Memorial service for Rebecca Ann Glenn, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor John Bussman officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. prior to the service.Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Walter Marvin Turney
Funeral Service for Walter Marvin Turney, age 89, of Vinemont, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jared Folks officiating and interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m....
Obituary: Judy Nell Hill
Judy Nell Hill, 75, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Judy was born on September 14, 1946 in Langdale, Alabama. She enjoyed bird watching and gardening, especially flowers. Her favorite pastime was...
Obituary: Alma Jean Thomas Ashley
Alma Jean Thomas Ashley, 77, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, October 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Alma was born on March 13, 1944 in Jasper, Alabama.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
Alma is...
Obituary: Dorothy Nell Watson York
A graveside service for Dorothy Nell Watson York will be held on Wednesday, October 13, at 2:00 p.m. at the City of Cullman Cemetery. Dot died peacefully on October 9, 2021, at Woodland Village Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Cullman, where she lived for...
Cullman Regional’s Annual Trunk or Treat event cancelled
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional’s 2021 Trunk or Treat event is cancelled.
Cullman Regional appreciates the community’s support throughout the pandemic and looks forward to the return of hospital events.
For more information about services provided by Cullman Regional, visit online at https://cullmanregional.com/.
Arrests and incidents reported October 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 11, 2021. 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
October 8
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; general...
Crane Hill woman arrested following traffic stop
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A local woman was arrested on multiple drug changes following a traffic stop October 4 by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office.
Tonya Day Gohn, 45, of Crane Hill, was arrested after she was stopped for a traffic violation on Interstate-65 at...
SPORTS COLUMN: recapping an eventful week 6 of college football
Perfect Storm Dethrones Alabama. First the first time in 25 tries, a coach from the Nick Saban coaching tree has finally taken him down. Jimbo Fisher led Texas A&M to a 41-38 win at home over the no. 1 team in the land, but here...
Editorial: High School marching bands—Cullman’s pride and joy
Last weekend, the City of Cullman was bustling as Oktoberfest celebrations were happening in Depot Park and the Cullman County Fair Parade made its way through town. While both were beautifully organized and tons of fun, it was the annual event taking place Saturday...
Obituary: Sandra Gay Thrasher
Sandra Gay Thrasher, age 62, of Haleyville, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Helen Keller Hospital in Muscle Shoals.
Sandra was born in Adrian, Michigan on November 23, 1958 to Charles and Joyce Skeens.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 2:00...
Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930:
Presidents of the various organizations on the Cullman County High School campus are Boys Council – Juel Lee,
Girls Council – Myrtle Wise,
Senior Class – Carl Peinhardt,
Junior Class – Nelle Hurston,
Sophomore Class – Bruce Wallace,
Freshman Class – Goline Allen,
Jefferson...
Obituary: Virginia Louise Shoemaker
Funeral service for Virginia Louise Shoemaker, 84, of the Blair community will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Bethel Baptist Cemetery in the Blair Community. Rev. Steve Rodgers will be officiating. Visitation will be Monday...
Obituary: Krysten Nicole Murphy
Memorial service for Krysten Nicole Murphy, 27, of Vinemont will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Esco officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Krysten passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at CRMC....
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf wins Snead State Invitational; cross country competes at UAH; volleyball notches two conference wins
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Hope Harrell was the low medalist, Hannah Sanders and Brileigh Roberts each made the All-Tournament team, and the Lady Lions’ golf team won the Snead State Fall Invitational championship this week at Lake Guntersville State Park’s Eagle’s Next Golf Course.
Harrell shined...
Restoring women: meet Kim
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s Restoring Women Outreach shares the story of recovery told by “Kim.”
“I’m a grateful recovering alcoholic / addict. My story is all too familiar with lots of hurt, pain and disappointments. I graduated high school, college and had a career, was...
New eatery opens its doors for business in Jones Chapel
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Friday morning for The Sweet Life Bakery & Eatery located in Jones Chapel. The locally owned and operated eatery offers breakfast and lunch seven days a week, as well as delicious baked goodies.
Owners Rayven...
Holly Pond Town Council passes $427K budget
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council this week passed a $427,255 General Fund budget, based on a projected $522,550 in revenues, with a projected surplus of $95,295. The budget, which includes other funds including sewer and park funds among others, has...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison drops region tilt at Lamar County 23-14
VERNON, Ala. -- Addison traveled to George Bell Stadium in Vernon, Alabama to take on the Lamar County Bulldogs in a region matchup with huge playoff implications for both teams. Lamar County's Bulldogs were a little bit better than Addison’s as they came away with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Etowah on the road 44-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs were back on the road this week to take on one of the strongest teams in their region and unfortunately for Bulldog fans, they were not able to find a lot of success. Hanceville traveled to Etowah for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Midfield at home 70-8
MIDFIELD, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles returned home for this week’s regional matchup against the Midfield Patriots but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Patriots showed up and found their rhythm early. The score was tied at 8 late in the first quarter...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek picks up 46-15 region win at Lynn
LYNN, Ala. – After collecting a big region win over Marion County at home last week, Meek hit the road Friday night for another important regional matchup against Lynn. The Tigers stayed hot this week and were in control for the majority of their...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman collects 42-8 win at Columbia
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – After defeating Decatur at home last week, the Cullman Bearcats were on the road Friday night to take on Columbia in another important regional clash. The ‘Cats put a lot of points on the board early to put things out of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Late field goal lifts Oxford over Arab 26-24
ARAB, Ala. -- The Arab Knights are one of the hottest teams in Class 6A as they looked to not only extend its winning streak to six straight games, but also looked to clinch the no. 1 seed in Class 6A, Region 8, at...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont tops Susan Moore in 50-42 shootout
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Vinemont traveled to Blount County to face the Susan Moore Bulldogs in a critical region matchup and the Eagles came away victorious in a thrilling, high-scoring game 50-42.
Susan Moore got the ball to start the game and with 7:39 left in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders run past Fultondale at home 28-3
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After knocking off Etowah on the road last week, the Raiders returned home for another regional matchup against Fultondale. Good Hope got off to a slow start in this one but took control of the game down the stretch before...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos drop region game to Winfield 46-0
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Winfield Pirates traveled to Holly Pond to face the Broncos Friday night and it was an awesome night for football but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Pirates defeated the Broncos on their home field 46-0. The Broncos had nine...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point holds on to beat Sardis 14-8
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home after pounding Crossville 43-6 last week, but the Warriors had a little more trouble with Sardis Friday night. After a scoreless opening quarter, West Point went into the half leading 7-0 and led 14-0...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview handles Crossville on the road 55-6
CROSSVILLE, Ala. -- The Fairview Aggies travelled to Crossville on this cool October night and wasted no time putting the game away early. With a 41-0 start in the first quarter, Fairview had the starters out before the second quarter even began and went...
Obituary: Catherine Teeling
Funeral service for Catherine Teeling, age 74, of Cullman, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating, and interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m....
Obituary: Thomas Dale Parker
Thomas Dale Parker, 75, of Double Springs entered into rest on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at his residence.
Mr. Parker was born December 25, 1945 in Dora, Alabama. The two things he loved the most in life were the Lord and his family. He loved...
Obituary: Brenda Kaye Nixon
Brenda Kaye Nixon, age 69, of Nesmith Community, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born August 30, 1952 to Cecil and Vaudie Parris. Brenda was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Addison.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 9,...
Obituary: Sandra Henderson Schultz
Graveside services for Sandra Henderson Schultz of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. Jimmy Sawyer and Phillip Wiggly will be officiating. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. -...
Obituary: Verlene Garrett Roberts
Verlene Garrett Roberts, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.
Verlene was born November 26, 1937 in Warrior Alabama to Clifford and Ida Bell Osmer Garrett.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband: Buford Roberts.
A visitation for Verlene...
Obituary: Doris McKissack Rusk
Doris McKissack Rusk, age 72, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Doris was born February 12, 1949 in Cullman, Alabama.
A celebration of life graveside service for Doris will be held Monday, October 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Emeus Cemetery...
Obituary: Patsy Smith Jones
Funeral services for Patsy Smith Jones, age 77, will be Saturday October 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the chapel of Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City, Alabama, with Vint Arnold officiating. Interment will follow at Valley Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive...
Arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2021. 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
October 7
second-degree criminal mischief; person; Gold Mark Ct. SW;...
Obituary: Roger Keith Brock
Roger Keith Brock, age 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Roger was born December 23, 1956 in Flint, Michigan to Buell and Virginia Jeffers Brock.
He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister: Pauline Robbins.
A visitation for...
Obituary: Ruth Inez Ruehl
Ruth Inez Ruehl was born March 27, 1919 and passed away October 3, 2021
Her parents were Hershel and Katie Marchman Eidson.
Survivors include daughter: Elizabeth Ruth Ruehl of Alpharetta, Georgia; son: Herman, Jr. (Bill) and wife Hazel of Cullman; grandsons: Tony (Raquel) Ruehl of Meridian,...
Obituary: Samuel Adair Mobley (Updated)
A memorial service for Samuel Adair Mobley, 71, of Cullman, will be Monday, October 11, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Mobley family.
Mr. Mobley passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021...
Obituary: Gary Travis Clowers
Funeral service for Gary Travis Clowers, 77, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery, and Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from...
Obituary: Betty Jane Graham
Funeral Service for Betty Jane Graham, age 84, of Falkville, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Bethel United Methodist Church with Nike Maddox and Nicky James officiating and interment in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00...
Obituary: Clifta Fay Hunt
Funeral services for Clifta Fay Hunt, 78, of Cullman, Alabama will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home beginning at...
Obituary: Lela Elizabeth Hammock
Lela Elizabeth Hammock, age 80, of Hayden, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Lela was born May 25, 1941 in Mississippi.
Lela is survived by her husband: Burl Wayne Hammock; her daughter: Sherry Hammock Ohls; her sons: Richard Wayne (Elaine) Hammock and Josh...
(Updated) Arrests and incidents reported October 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 2
unlawful possession of controlled substance; CR 437unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 703criminal mischief;...
67th annual Cullman County Fair officially open
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s that time of year again. The temperature is starting to drop, the leaves have begun to change, and the Cullman County Fair is back in town. Members of the Cullman Lions Club were joined by other Cullman officials at the...
Cullman Walmart raises $33,400 for Children’s of Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Walmart and Sam’s Clubs in Alabama concluded its annual campaign for Children’s of Alabama, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, raising more than $789,000 for the state’s only freestanding pediatric medical center.
Walmart store #670 in Cullman was the top fundraiser in...
Lifelong Cullman resident Inez Eidson Ruehl passes at 102
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune is sad to learn of the passing of Mrs. Inez Eidson Ruehl of Cullman on Sunday, October 3. Mrs. Ruehl was 102 years old and had a tremendous impact on the Cullman community. She was a long-time member...
Arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 2
unlawful possession of controlled substance; CR 437unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 703criminal mischief;...
Bosom Buddies Foundation Hosts 2nd Annual Little Pink Dress Party fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation on Tuesday evening hosted its 2nd Annual Little Pink Dress Party at Loft 212. The doors opened at 5:30 p.m., at which time the guests began to fill the venue.
Dinner, courtesy of Custom Catering, was...
Hanceville Nursing and Rehab chapter of the Red Hat Society celebrate their completed community service project
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The ladies of the Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Red Hat Society (RHS) were all smiles Friday morning as they sat outside in their finest red hats. The ladies had spent the last weeks working on their latest community project - collecting...
Rock the hair!
CULLMAN, Ala. - His curly blonde locks are a whole lot country, a little bit rock and roll and have landed him in the finals of the USA Mullet Championship. Fairview Elementary second-grader Ezra Cramer needs your vote in order to bring the title...
Obituary: Bobbie Sue Mardis Burden
Bobbie Sue Mardis Burden, 88, of Baileyton, passed away on October 4, 2021. She was born, in Morgan County, on April 2, 1933.
Ms. Burden worked for many years as a teacher’s aide at the Margaret Jean Jones Center. After her retirement, she enjoyed spending...
Obituary: Elvie Eugene Hollis
Elvie Eugene Hollis, 83, of Double Springs left for his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Shadescrest Healthcare Center.
Mr. Hollis was born March 13, 1938 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.
Visitation will be held Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m....
Obituary: Charles Thomas Lovell
Funeral services for Charles Thomas Lovell, 85, of Hanceville who died Sunday, October 3, 2021 will be held Friday, Oct. 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Reverend Barbara Trussell will officiate. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at...
Obituary: Shelia Kay Phillips
Funeral services for Shelia Kay Phillips of Cullman, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Duck River Cemetery. Reverend Caleb Elrod will be officiating. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home from 6:00...
Arrests and incidents reported October 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 6, 2021. 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
October 4
third-degree theft of property; fraudulent use of credit/debit...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams ramping up for week 7 region games
CULLMAN, Ala. – Most of the regular season is behind us now and the importance of each remaining game is going up each and every week as the postseason approaches. Several teams are in great shape in their respective regions while others need some...
Pet of the Week: Take some tea with Percy!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Percy is a 6-year-old Great Pyrenees mix. He is a low-to-medium energy humble gentleman who absolutely cherishes his people. He never fails to display his modest attitude,...
Reporting of COVID-19 deaths in Alabama appears to differ from other reporting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Death counts from COVID-19 appear to vary widely based on their reporting sources—the news media, hospitals and county health departments—and there are reasons these apparent discrepancies in the number of deaths occur. “The Alabama Department of Public Health considers any deaths to...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Good Hope downs West Point to win County Title
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – For the first time since 2015, the Good Hope Lady Raiders are Cullman County Tournament champions and they had to come from behind and defeat the two-time defending champs to make it happen. West Point entered Tuesday night’s finals as back...
Obituary: Howard (Howie) Bott
Howard (Howie) Bott suddenly passed into the heavenly light with a bombardment of fireworks at a mere 57 years young on Sept. 30, 2021. This vibrant, larger-than-life, giant of a giving spirit spent his last day helping neighbors and getting us ready for another...
Obituary: Jo Ann Brock
Jo Ann Brock, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Jo was born March 7, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama.
Jo is survived by her brother: Mitch Easterwood; her daughter: Lori (Daniel) Brock Yokley; her grandson: Brock Yokley; her nephews: Todd...
Arrests and incidents reported October 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 5, 2021. 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
October 4
first-degree theft of property; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; 2nd Ave....
Cullman City Schools Oct. 5 COVID-19 case update
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools system has a total of 13 students currently absent due to reported positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, October 5, according to the latest school attendance data.Cullman Middle School reported four positive student cases, Cullman High...
Cullman Regional introduces new Pristina 3D mammography machine
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Women’s Diagnostic Center at Cullman Regional is proud to announce the addition of the GE Seneographe Pristina 3D mammography machine. The new equipment comes with advanced technology that allows our physicians to better diagnose breast cancer and provides a more...
Hanceville man arrested for DUI and child porn charges
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A Hanceville man was arrested on Friday, October 1, after Cullman County deputies attempted to locate him for a reported incident.
CCSO deputies were attempting to locate Brian Michael Kuykendall, 33, of Hanceville as a potential suspect for an incident.
While arriving at...
Vinemont man arrested on Grand Jury indictment child porn charges
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Vinemont man at his residence on Saturday, October 2, on Grand Jury Indictments for child pornography.
Charles Dustin Peace, 38, of Vinemont, was arrested at his home by CCSO deputies serving the felony Grand Jury...
Cullman County Marching Band Exhibition sees traditional return after last year’s COVID restrictions
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 38th Annual Cullman County Band Exhibition took place this past Saturday at Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium. The yearly exhibition showcases the talents of the area marching bands and gives each band the opportunity to enjoy the others’ complete...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Day 1 of County Tournament in the books
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament officially got underway at Fairview High School Monday night and the tournament opened up with six consecutive sweeps. After Holly Pond and West Point swept Vinemont and Hanceville to get things started, Good Hope downed...
Obituary: Gwen Pearson
Graveside service for Gwen Pearson, age 84, of Simcoe, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Lawrence Chapel Cemetery with Dr. David Chambers officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Eunice Guthrie
Eunice Guthrie, 103, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest on October 02, 2021 at Hendrix Health Care in Double Springs.
Mrs. Guthrie was born on June 2, 1918 to Jim and Sarah Pratt. She was the youngest of five brothers and five sisters. She was...
Obituary: James Mitchel Cook
James Mitchel Cook, 74, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at his home.
Mitchel was born on August 9, 1947 in Jasper, Alabama. He worked with the United States Postal Service as a rural carrier until his retirement.
Visitation will be held...
Obituary: Aleisha Danielle Bishop
A memorial service for Aleisha Danielle Bishop, 35, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Bellview Heights Baptist Church. The interment will follow in the Mt. Olive Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bishop family.
Aleisha passed away...
Obituary: Mary Jane Martin
Funeral for Mary Jane Martin, 72, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 6 at Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverends Rickey Maroney, James Fields, Jr. and Max Hagood officiating. Interment will follow at Center Grove Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Tuesday evening...
Obituary: Monica “Boo Boo” Martello
Monica “Boo Boo” Martello, age 31, of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Monica was born on November 2, 1989 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a member of The Order of Confederate Rose.
Visitation will be Friday, October 8, 2021...
Obituary: Orvil Dewayne “Wayne” Hallman
Orvil Dewayne “Wayne” Hallman, age 67, of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. Hallman was born on March 3, 1954 in Haleyville, Alabama. Wayne was an excellent husband and father; he loved spending time with his family. Wayne also enjoyed...
Cullman County Youth Football week 6 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The end of the regular season is getting close, and a lot of teams were looking to make huge statements and clinch playoff berths in the process, while other teams were looking to play spoiler. The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the...
Obituary: W.J. Buckner
W.J. Buckner, age 83, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. Buckner was born on March 22, 1938 in Bear Creek, Alabama.
Visitation will be Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville,...
Obituary: Jerry D. Fowler
A graveside funeral service for Mr. Jerry D. Fowler, 86, of Crane Hill who died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 5 at Hopewell Cemetery. Bro Kent Persall will officiate, with Hanceville Funeral Home directing.
Jerry was a lifelong...
Upcoming holiday book release to feature Cullman author
HARTSELLE, Ala. – Hartselle-based publishing company Kerysso Press recently announced the release of its latest title,“Coffee and Cookies with God, Volume II,” featuring 31 devotions to focus your heart and refresh your soul during the month of December. This collection was written by six members...
Files From Yesteryear: From The Files of 1900:
Arthur and Walter Oden are at the bedside of their father, Captain E.J. Oden.
Reverend Anson West has about recovered from an illness.
D.L. Aldredge of Holly Pond was in Cullman on Tuesday.
Miss Minnie Braasch and Edgar Stoll of Vinemont have entered the Polytechnic College, during...
Obituary: Barry Joe Grace
Funeral service for Barry Joe Grace, 55, of Hanceville will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in McKinney Chapel Cemetery, and Rev. Dewayne Harbison officiating.
Visitation will be Monday evening at the funeral home from 5:30...
Obituary: Patricia Gail Williamson
Patricia Gail Williamson, age 73, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021.
Patricia was born January 15, 1948 in North Carolina to Teddy and Ila Gray Cooke Smith.
A visitation for Patricia will be held Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. -...
Obituary: John “Mark” Swatzell
John “Mark” Swatzell, 61, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away on October 1, 2021 at NHC Dickson after a hospital stay.
Mark was born in Haleyville, Alabama. He attended elementary school in Haleyville and high school in Russellville. He graduated from the University of Alabama with...
Obituary: Laura Ann Dickenson Marsh
Funeral service for Laura Ann Dickenson Marsh will be Monday, October 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Tim Lipsey, Tim Box and Michael Marsh II will be officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the...
Veteran Memorial: PFC Aubury Elwyn Foust and PFC Wilson B. Foust
Wilson Boyd Foust was born April 15, 1920 and Aubury Elwyn Foust was born May 19, 1924 in Blount County to Luther and Neoma (Wynn) Foust. By the time Wilson and Aubury registered for military service, the family was living in Cullman County.
Wilson Foust...
The end of the best chapter
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tuesday morning, Jamelle Dimbo sat for her last storytime with children at the Cullman County Public Library. Wednesday was her final day there before she retires after years of service as the Children’s Librarian.
Jamelle shared with The Tribune, “I have been...
Retired Army SSGT. Clinton Baker becomes first resident of new veteran housing complex Connie’s Cottages
CRANE HILL, Ala. - It was June 22, 2021 when retired Army SSGT. Clinton Baker prayed, “Lord, find me a home or take me home.” The next morning, as he stopped at the Jet Pep in West Point, he did something a little out...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope knocks off Etowah 20-19
ETOWAH, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders made the trip to Etowah for a massive region game Friday night and found a way to come out on the winning side of a 20-19 thriller to improve to 5-2 on the season and remain unbeaten...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Winfield 41-8
WINFIELD, Ala. -- The Vinemont Eagles traveled to take on the Winfield Pirates in a region matchup Friday night but unfortunately for Eagles fans, The Pirates came away victorious 41-8 on homecoming.
Winfield received the opening kickoff and after allowing one first down, the Eagles’...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Oneonta at home 34-6
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After picking up a 26-13 road win over Locust Fork last week, the Hanceville Bulldogs returned to Ray Talley Stadium Friday night for a regional showdown with Oneonta. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Redskins built a big lead early over...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek downs Marion County at home 34-14
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek had last week off to prepare for Friday night’s regional matchup with Marion County and the Tigers didn’t disappoint. Meek jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the opening quarter and after taking a 20-8 lead into the half, pulled...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview takes 21-18 thriller at Boaz
BOAZ, Ala. -- In a game that looked like it could end up a blow out several times, Fairview’s defense had to muster up one last stop followed up by a game sealing first down to defeat a Boaz team that simply wouldn’t go...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison picks up 37-13 win at Cold Springs
BREMEN, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Bremen to take on the Cold Springs Eagles in a region game as only one team could snap their respective losing streak. The Bulldogs had a big night on the ground and on defense as they rolled to...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point blows past Crossville 43-6
WEST POINT, Ala. – After collecting a 14-6 win on the road over Hayden last week, the West Point Warriors returned home Friday night to host Crossville in their homecoming matchup. The Warriors built a big lead early in the opening quarter and kept...
PREP FOOTBALL: Knights hang on to defeat Pell City 17-6
ARAB, Ala. – After handline Brewer last week, Arab returned to its home field Friday night for regional showdown against Pell City. An early safety gave the Knights an edge over early and their performance on the defensive side of the ball kept the...
