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...
(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: 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...
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...
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...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hammers Tarrant 59-6
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Tarrant Wildcats made the trip to Holly Pond to face The Broncos. It was a beautiful night for football at Thomas Michelfelder field and Head Coach Mark Cornelius had his Broncos well prepared for the game.
Holly Pond received the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman edges Decatur at home 17-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – After hammering Mars Hill on their home field last week, the Bearcats were back in Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night for a regional matchup against the Decatur Red Raiders. Cullman jumped out to an early 14-0 lead, but the Decatur battled...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Jetton
Funeral service for Mary Ruth Jetton, 84, of Cullman will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 4, 2021 at Corinth West First Congregational Methodist with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Reverends Ronnie Jetton, Harold Widener and Steven Link will be officiating.
The family will receive friends...
Obituary: Bobby Lee Walker
Bobby Lee Walker, 72, of the Black Pond Community, entered into rest on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Walker was born on June 21, 1949 in Jasper, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. -...
Obituary: Hillard Brannon
Hillard Brannon, 81, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Huntsville Hospital.
Hillard was born on October 10, 1939 in Addison, Alabama. Hillard loved classic cars, his family and working on his cattle farm. He was a workaholic who loved...
Obituary: Donna Miller
Donna Miller, 68, of Baileyton, passed away on September 30, 2021. She was born March 13, 1953, in Talladega to Edward Barnes and Eva Odessa Matson Ledlow.
Mrs. Miller was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church. She worked for many years as a medical...
Matthew McFall named Wallace State Community College’s new Chief Information Officer
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Matthew McFall has been named Wallace State Community College’s new Chief Information Officer for the Division of Information Technology.
McFall comes to Wallace State after leading Jacksonville State University’s Technology Support Department (within the Division of Information Technology) as director for nearly...
Arrests and incidents reported October 1, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported October 1, 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
September 30
counterfeit $100; State of Alabama; 1st Ave. SW
Arrests
September...
PREP SWIMMING: Cullman girls, boys place 1st, 2nd at Bearcats Invitational
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team hosted 14 league schools last night in the annual Bearcat Invitational meet at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatics Center. The CHS girls' team finished first overall, and the guys' team finished second behind Scottsboro. Throughout the meet's 22...
Woman walking along roadway arrested on drug charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - An Oneonta woman was arrested on Tuesday by the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office while she was walking along a major roadway with meth on her person.
Tonya Michelle Webb, 42, of Oneonta, was located by sheriff’s deputies walking on County Road 222...
Cullman Police Department to host 2021 Trunk or Treat event
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department announced they would be having their 2021 Truck or Treat Halloween event on October 27 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark said they are very excited to be teaming up with Merchants...
Wallace State awarded $2.1 million Title III grant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College was awarded a five-year $2.1 million Title III grant by the U.S. Department of Education that will enhance student success through Pathways Linking U to Success (PLUS).
Project PLUS is geared to helping students complete a certificate or...
Cullman Airport $4 million runway under construction; scheduled to be completed by Dec. 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport started a $4 million runway project on Sept 1 which is slated to be finished this December.
Airport Manager Ben Harrison said this project has been in the making for the last seven years, along with other projects that...
Obituary: Manuel L. “Shorty” Brown
Funeral service for Manuel L. “Shorty” Brown, 81, of Cullman will be at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Baldwin Heights Baptist Cemetery, with Reverends Steve Rodgers and John Garrison officiating. Visitation will be at the...
Obituary: Edna Earle Hicks
A graveside service for Edna Earle Hicks will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Duck River Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Gary Waddell will be officiating.
Mrs. Hicks was born on October 30, 1930 to William and Lorene (Phillips) Holcombe in Cullman County, Alabama....
Obituary: Rubel “Ruby” Peoples Morrow
Rubel "Ruby" Peoples Morrow, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Ruby was born February 18, 1943 in Hamilton, Alabama to Oliver Thomas and Minnie Mae Cooper Peoples.
Ruby is survived by her sister: Janice Peoples Clark; her brother: Mickey...
Obituary: Mary Lenning
Funeral service for Mary Lenning, age 75, of Arab, will be at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Keith Hodges officiating and burial at Mt. Zion. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday,...
Obituary: Aleisha Danielle Bishop
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Aleisha Danielle Bishop, 35, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Aleisha passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born October 7, 1985 to Larry Daniel Robinson and Leisha...
Obituary: Donald Lee Sharp
Funeral services for Donald Lee Sharp of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 4, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Reverends Edwin Hays and Tom Richter will officiate. Visitation will be prior to the service beginning at 12:00...
Obituary: Ernest Leroy Reddick
Ernest Leroy Reddick, age 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Ernest was born September 7, 1928 in Chipley, Florida.
Ernest is survived by his wife: Joan G. Reddick; his daughter: Caroline Ann Reddick (Tom) Lawson; his son: Allen Hilliard Reddick...
Hanceville man arrested for child porn
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office announced on Monday the arrest of a local man for possession of child pornography.
Cullman County Investigators worked with the national task force, ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children), to investigate reports of cyber crimes.
This investigation led to...
Restoring Women: recovery group shares stories
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Restoring Women Outreach Inc. is defined by director Summer Burden as “a 12-step-based sober living program for women serving Cullman and its surrounding areas since 2011.” The program graduated 10 participants in 2020 and looks forward to reporting more success...
Arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 30, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
September 27
burglary; illegal possession of prescription drugs; unlawful possession of marijuana; CR 1058harassment; Brooklyn Rd.assault;...
Mayor proclaims October Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each year, 1 in 4 pregnancies end in tragedy. To demonstrate support for the many families in our community who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant death, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the month of October 2021, “Pregnancy and Infant...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH released Sept. 29
Cullman County is in the High-Risk category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
· 45 COVID positive patients, six of whom are on a ventilator
· Continue to be vigilant in mask wearing and social distancing. Everyone should continue to follow precautions to...
Miss Wallace State, Miss North Alabama’s Outstanding Teen crowned
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College crowned its 2022 Miss Wallace State and the 2022 Miss North Alabama’s Outstanding Teen on Saturday, Sept. 25.
Anna Lucas, 23, of Birmingham was crowned Miss Wallace State 2022 and was awarded the Beautiful Hearts Scholarship presented by...
The people behind the Hay People
CULLMAN, Ala. - Each fall, Cullmanites mark the times with colorful mums around downtown, and the annual appearance of the hay people is a public reminder that Oktoberfest is almost here. The two practices share a common origin.
In 1999, Cullman residents Pat and Philip...
Good Hope City Council passes 2022 budget at Monday meeting
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The City of Good Hope had a full agenda at its Monday night city council meeting. The council passed its FY2022 budget of $3.1 million including a 3% pay increase for the city’s employees. The budget projects an income of...
Obituary: Felton Sams
Funeral services for Felton Sams, 81, of Cullman will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Olive Bible Based Church Cemetery.
Felton was a member of St. Johns Baptist Church for 30 years...
Obituary: Crysta Rosalie Shaw
Crysta Rosalie Shaw, age 2, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham.
Miss Crysta was born on May 18, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home...
Obituary: Tammy Sue Matchen
Tammy Sue Matchen, 56, of Baileyton, died Friday, September 24, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her mother: Shirley Jean Matlock Tammy is survived by her daughter: Shelby Matchen (Andrew); granddaughter: Parker Rae Eudy; sisters: Christi Simmons (Mike), Teri Hale (Mike) and Letha Sandlin...
Arrests and incidents reported September 29, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported September 29, 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
September 23
third-degree burglary; person; Dripping Springs Rd. NW; miscellaneous;...
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine boosters authorized for more eligible persons
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine booster dose is now authorized for many people who previously received the two-dose Pfizer vaccine and are at least six months past completion of the primary...
Cullman Electric Cooperative host 85th Annual Meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Electric Cooperative hosted its 85th annual meeting Saturday morning at Northbrook Baptist Church. Though the crowd on hand was small due to the cancellation of the usual activities and entertainment, thanks to mail-in voting and registration, more than 5,400 members...
Wallace State PTK event fills shelves in student food pantry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Organizers of the Wallace State Community College Alpha Chi Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society were pleased with the outcome and turnout for its 5K Miles for Meals Run, Walk, Give event held earlier this month.
Around 40 participants...
Cullman County Schools releases revised Covid-19 protocol
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Positive diagnosis of student or staff:Per ADPH guidelines, positives must stay home for 10 days following the onset of symptoms or the positive test result. Individuals should be 24 hours without fever or fever-reducing medications and experience symptom improvement before...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local squads preparing for critical region games
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the first half of the regular season behind us, every game becomes more important each week and this week is loaded with important regional matchups for all of our local teams. Fairview, Good Hope, Addison and Vinemont will be on...
Cullman’s Oktoberfest starts Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. - This Thursday evening, Cullman will kick off its 40th Oktoberfest at the Festhalle, tapping the kegs, striking up the band and kicking off the city’s biggest celebration. But what is Oktoberfest, and why does Cullman observe it?
On Oct. 12, 1510, the...
Wallace State’s Center for Career and Workforce Development hosting Manufacturing Day Industry Panel & Career Fair on Thursday, Sept. 30
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s Center for Career and Workforce Development is hosting a Manufacturing Day Industry Panel and Networking Event on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Bailey Center Auditorium.
Representatives from local manufacturers will discuss advanced...
Obituary: Toni Taylor Ramage
Graveside service for Toni Taylor Ramage will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 1, 2021 at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ramage family.
Obituary: Billy Wayne “Cotton” Starnes
Funeral services for Billy Wayne “Cotton” Starnes will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Zion Nazarene Cemetery in Blount County. Reverend Tony Hitt will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5:30 p.m. -...
Obituary: Oliver Edwin Duke
A graveside service for Oliver Edwin Duke of Hanceville will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Tim Junkins will be officiating. Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Duke was born on April 22, 1934 to...
Obituary: Carrie Lee Swann
Funeral services for Carrie Lee Swann of Hanceville will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Valley View Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. Reverend Philip Starnes will officiate. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:00...
