Obituary: Helen Marie Corbin
Funeral services for Helen Marie Corbin of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be at the funeral home prior to the service beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Mrs....
Obituary: Mary Florence McLendon-Meadows
Mary Florence McLendon-Meadows, 77, of Jones Chapel, passed from this life on October 16, 2021 at her residence.
A memorial service will be planned and announced by the family. Mrs. Meadows was born February 29, 1944 to Oliver Eugene and Florence Compton McLendon.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Norma Faye (Morris) Bradley
Norma Faye (Morris) Bradley, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Norma was born May 15, 1939 in Cullman, Alabama to Arthur and Alice Guthery Morris.
A visitation for Norma will be held Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 5:30 p.m....
Obituary: Patricia Diane Stancil
Patricia Diane Stancil, 73, of Hanceville, Alabama, passed away on October 15, 2021. She was born October 27, 1947, in Blount County, Alabama, to Junice James and Martha Louise Woods Smith.
Diane worked many years as a sitter for the elderly and homebound. She loved...
Obituary: Marvin Geral Waid
Marvin Geral Waid of Double Springs entered into rest on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama.
Marvin was born on June 1, 1933 in Double Springs, Alabama. He was an avid golfer, deer hunter and fisherman. He loved the...
Obituary: Barbara Joyce Clark
Funeral service for Barbara Joyce Clark, age 71, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jim Butts officiating and interment in Antioch Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. prior to...
Obituary: Stephen Alan Frenchko
A memorial gathering for Stephen Alan Frenchko of Bremen, Alabama will be from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Frenchko was born on April 8, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to Stephen and Elizabeth (Warner) Frenchko. He died...
Hartselle Health Park Urgent Care now open
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Cullman Regional has opened a new Urgent Care Center at Hartselle Health Park, providing the community new and much needed healthcare services.
“Access to healthcare is vital for communities like Hartselle,” said Cullman Regional CEO James Clements. “We’re immensely proud of Hartselle...
Arrests and incidents reported October 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 18, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 14
domestic violence; High School Rd.permitting dogs to run at large; CR 603domestic violence; Ege...
October 2021 events you won’t want to miss
CULLMAN, Ala. - This October, there are loads of activities for friends and family of all ages throughout Cullman. As most know, October ushers in the series of months that contain the most holidays for the year. From October 1st – January 1st, there...
Obituary: Carolyn Bartlett
Funeral service for Carolyn Bartlett, 77, of Logan will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Valley Springs Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, with Rev. Tim Box officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:00 p.m....
Obituary: Girtsell Clarise Harper
Funeral services for Girtsell Clarise Harper of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 18 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Duck River Cemetery. Reverends Wendell Peterson, Richard Roberts and Barbara Trussell will be officiating. The family will welcome guests for...
Veteran Memorial: Herman Newton Yates
Herman Newton Yates was born March 12, 1924 in Cullman, County. His parents, Thomas Newton and Rosie C. Yates, resided at Route 8 in Vinemont. At the age of 18, Herman registered for military service with the United States Marine Corps and served during...
Local author to debut second book at Hanceville festival
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Public Library has announced local writer Greg Burden will feature his second book at the 30th Annual Mud Creek Marching Festival. The book is titled “Hanceville, The First 150 Years.”
Also available will be Burden’s first book, “Blount Springs, Fountain of Youth”, which details the history of...
Files from Yesteryear: From the Files of 1930:
The Good Hope 4-H Club met January 20 at the school. Mrs. Rounds called the meeting to order. A demonstration was given on making bound buttonholes and inset pockets. Each member made a bound buttonhole at the meeting. Officers were elected for the year...
Obituary: James Donald Walker, Sr
James Donald Walker, Sr., 83, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on October 14, 2021. He was born August 23, 1938, in Cullman County, Alabama, to James Earnest and Izetta Rosaline Higgins Walker.
Mr. Walker was a member of Madison Creek Baptist Church in Nashville,...
Obituary: Consuela “Edna” Everly
Consuela “Edna” Everly, age 87, of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.
She was born December 30, 1933 to Ross and Matilda Thompson.
Visitation will be Monday, October 18, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Nichols...
Veteran Memorial: Milford Gay Wiggins
Milford Gay Wiggins was born September 25, 1923 in Cullman County. His parents were Arnold Henry and Flossie Minerva Wiggins and they resided in Holly Pond. At the age of 19, Milford enlisted in the United States Army at Ft. McClellan. He served during...
Downtown Hanceville hosting Project Rebound pop-up shop circuit event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Local entrepreneurs are getting an opportunity to showcase their wares in downtown Hanceville.
The Decatur-Morgan Entrepreneurial Center is hosting a pop-up shop circuit event in Hanceville on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The event is being held in conjunction...
Hanceville City Council grants requests for several upcoming fall events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council granted several requests in preparation for several festivals and events taking place in Hanceville in the coming weeks. Over the next several weekends, there will be many opportunities for some Halloween fun with the kids as well...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls at Pickens County 22-6
REFORM, Ala. – After hammering Lynn on the road 46-15 last week, the Meek Tigers were back on the road for another region contest Friday night. They couldn’t get the result they were looking for this time though as they fell behind early and...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops region game at Douglas 34-14
DOUGLAS, Ala. – After downing Sardis at home last week, the West Point Warriors hit the road Friday night for another regional battle against the Douglas Eagles. The Warriors rallied to take a lead after falling behind early, but the Eagles were able to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville drops region matchup to Ashville 42-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs returned to Ray Talley Stadium for another regional matchup Friday night, and they were there to take on the Bulldogs of Ashville. Hanceville fell behind in the first half, could never find a rhythm on offense and fell...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison downs Hamilton at home 22-21
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Hamilton Aggies for Homecoming at lovely A.G. Hicks stadium on Friday night and the crowd was treated to a very good game. Addison was able to squeak out a hard fought 22-21 win to send the crowd to the Homecoming dance...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Winston County at home 34-7
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Eagles were back home for a region game against Winston County Friday night but unfortunately for Eagles fans, it was all Yellow Jackets from the start as they handed the Eagles a 34-7 region loss.
On Cold Springs' opening...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope tops Dora in 15-14 thriller
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders hosted a massive region game against the Dora Bulldogs Friday night and were able to make just enough plays down the stretch to pull ahead and collect a 15-14 win to stay in the driver’s seat...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview blows past Brewer 55-14
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Often a game has a star that really sticks out and for Fairview tonight it was nearly the entire team. Multiple players had career nights as the Aggies improved to 7-1 on the season, wasting no time putting away Brewer 55-14.
Fairview...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond drops region game to Susan Moore 26-18
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Susan Moore Bulldogs traveled to Holly Pond to face the Broncos Friday night and the weather was perfect for high school football. The game was a close one all the way into fourth quarter, but the Broncos couldn’t keep pace...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls at Oakman 28-6
OAKMAN, Ala. – After topping Susan Moore in a shootout on the road last week, Vinemont was back on the road Friday night to face off against the Oakman Wildcats and the Wildcats came away with a 28-6 homecoming victory.
Vinemont had a tough time...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats smother Athens at home 10-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home to Oliver Woodard Stadium for the final time in the regular season and put together a phenomenal defensive performance to top the Athens Eagles 10-3. The ‘Cats generated four turnovers in the win and an early...
Obituary: Wanda Jean Quick
Funeral service for Wanda Jean Quick, 72, of Cullman will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Hopewell Cemetery, with Rev. John Garrison officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10:00...
Wallace State recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month with guest speakers, campus events
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College recognized Hispanic Heritage Month with events this week at both the main campus and at the Oneonta site.
Wallace State alums Juan Chavez, the first Latino deputy to work for the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, and Dr. Paul...
Arrests and incidents reported October 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 15, 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 13
harassment; person
October 14
Arrests
October 14
Ford, Shayla M.; 25
FTA- fourth-degree...
Man arrested for sexual abuse of Cullman child
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday arrested a Louisiana man for sexual abuse of a child under 12.
Dewitt Cecil Bobbit, 65, of Alexander, LA, was arrested at the Cullman County Detention Center.
He was arrested for a warrant stemming from an...
Wallace State hosting flu shot clinics Oct. 19-21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College will host flu shot clinics Oct. 19 - 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. each day in room 200 of the School of Nursing and Center for Science building.
Shots will be provided for free with those...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development forges first Truck Mechanic Registered Apprenticeship in partnership with ACTION Resources
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development has forged its first Truck Mechanic Registered Apprenticeship in partnership with ACTION Resources. This is the first competency-based Truck Mechanic program registered by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA).
The champion company...
Obituary: Christopher Wayne Morgan
Christopher Wayne Morgan, 55, of Crane Hill, passed from this life on October 11, 2021 at his residence. A memorial service will be Saturday, October 16, 2021, 10:30 a.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Westover, AL (Old Hwy 280).
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Cullman County Schools announces new leadership hires
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Education at its October 2021 meeting approved the hiring of four new leaders for the school system: assistant superintendent, director of federal programs, director of instructional programs and technology coordinator. The new hires are a...
Multiple local people arrested on drug charges over last week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office announced multiple arrests involving methamphetamine over the last few days.
Sheriff Matt Gentry said he’s continually proud of the efforts by deputies in getting drugs off the streets.
On Monday, October 11, Howard Scott Riddle, 45, of Cullman,...
Arrests and incidents reported October 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 12
harassment; CR 1663theft of property; Hwy. 91illegal possession of prescription drugs; unlawful possession of...
‘This town has come a long way!’
VINEMONT, Ala. - “This town has come a long way!” CPA Larry Cooke had that to say about the Town of South Vinemont at their October council meeting. Cooke was at the meeting to present the town’s 2020 audit and described the audit as...
Senior Day makes a return to the 2021 Cullman County Fair
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senior Fair Day 2021 was back Wednesday after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. The Coca-Cola Theater was full of Cullman County’s 60 and over crowd, as it was their turn to have a little fun at the Cullman...
Four-hour training exercise planned at Cullman Regional Airport Thursday morning
VINEMONT, Ala. - Beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. Thursday morning, the Cullman Regional Airport will conduct a full-scale exercise which is limited to a 4-hour training incident.
CRA general manager Ben Harrison stated on Wednesday, “Dispatch centers should be aware that any call/messaging regarding the exercise...
Arrests and incidents reported October 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 13, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 7
domestic violence; trespassing; Hwy. 69 Sunlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Multiple units involved in high-speed chase
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. - According to a statement from the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, a CCSO Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop in Cullman County.
The vehicle fled and the pursuit led into Morgan County on Interstate 65. The driver left the vehicle and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams fighting for playoff position in week 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the 2021 AHSAA State Playoffs right around the corner, each game remaining on the schedule becomes more important with each passing week. A few teams like Cullman, Arab, Meek, Good Hope and Fairview have already secured a spot in the...
Crane Hill man arrested for burglary and assault
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence call after a local man broke into a nearby residence and threatened the family inside.
Christopher Lee Sanford, 37, of Crane Hill, was arrested Oct. 4 by CCSO deputies following a...
Begin deer season with food safety in mind
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala.—Withdeer season opening Oct. 15, Mark Smith, a wildlife scientist with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, says hunters need a game plan to get venison from the field to the table safely.
“Hunters need a plan for managing heat, moisture and bacterial contamination,” said...
Obituary: Larry Edwin Preiss, Sr.,
Larry Edwin Preiss, Sr., age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Larry was born February 4, 1936 in Cullman, Alabama.
Larry is survived by his wife of 64 years: Nancy Hart Preiss; his children: Larry...
Obituary: Odie Bell Davis
Mrs. Odie Bell Davis, age 95, of Garden City, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years: Harden Davis: daughter: Brenda Sue; her seven siblings and many extended family members. She is...
Obituary: Eutrella Faye Webb
Eutrella Faye Webb, age 72, of Haleyville, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Eutrella was born on May 8, 1949 in Haleyville, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 14, 2021 in...
Obituary: Gregory Glover
Gregory Glover, 62, of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 11, 2021 at Walker Baptist Hospital in Jasper, Alabama.
Gregory was born on August 12, 1959 in Colorado. Gregory loved fishing, hunting, watching wrestling, westerns and spending time with his family and friend, Clynoid...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Reed
Funeral service for Mary Elizabeth Reed, age 63, of Vinemont, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Cornerstone Revival Center. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. prior to the service and from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m....
Obituary: Billy Ray Leonard
Billy Ray Leonard, age 55, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Huntsville Hospital. He was born July 20, 1966, to Donald Leonard and Carolyn Bagwell Wood.He was preceded in death by his parents: Donald Leonard, Carolyn Bagwell Wood and Thomas...
Good Hope City Council approves WSCC endowed scholarship fund
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting at Good Hope City Hall Tuesday night and covered a light list of agenda items. The council began Tuesday night’s meeting by discussing plans and ideas for the upcoming Good Hope...
Arrests and incidents reported October 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
October 7
domestic violence; trespassing; Hwy. 69 Sunlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia;...
The 2021 Alabama National Fair Youth Beef Cattle Show and Alabama National Fair Goat Shows see winners from Cullman County
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The 2021 Alabama National Fair Youth Beef Cattle Show and the 2021 Alabama National Fair Goat Show took place in Montgomery’s Teague Arena on Saturday, October 9. This year’s youth livestock events were sponsored by the Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa...
Cullman County Youth Football week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With only two weeks remaining in the regular season, the games keep getting bigger and bigger for some local teams that are looking to get in the playoffs. The West Point Warriors traveled to take on the Cullman Cyclones, the Cold...
Plant Bus makes first-time visit to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – After rescheduling due to rain, Houseplant Collective finally able set up their Plant Bus at Dreher’s Cocktail Bar and Restaurant Saturday afternoon.
Houseplant Collective owner Jessica Watts previously spoke to The Tribune on the business’ history explaining, “House Plant Collective was started...
Cullman City Council announces hazardous waste drop-off day, recognizes Oct. as Dyslexia Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting in Lucille N. Galin Auditorium Monday night and among the resolutions and ordinances on the agenda was a resolution to recognize October as Dyslexia Awareness Month. After an invocation and the pledge...
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: 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...
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....
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: 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...
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,...
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;...
