Arrests and incidents reported August 18, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 18, 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
August 16
identity theft; person
August 17
August 18
Arrests
August 17
Twilley, Carolyn B.;...
‘He always showed up with a great attitude and left with one too’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcat family is mourning the loss of beloved senior Will Fowler. The son of Jason and Jana Fowler, Will was an inspiration and joy to all who knew him. He loved being a member of the Bearcat band and...
UAB announces delays in nonemergent surgeries due to rising COVID hospitalizations
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - University of Alabama in Birmingham Hospital is reducing in-patient surgical procedures due to the rising COVID demand within the hospital. With more patients admitted each day, hospital administration has made the difficult decision to begin admitting only 400 in-patient procedures per...
Veterans hold annual Purple Heart Ceremony
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Each August, Chapter 2212, the Finis J. Self Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, sponsors a memorial service at Sparkman Park in Hartselle to honor the fallen warriors of Cullman and Morgan counties. Those being honored were “members...
Obituary: Erma Barnett
A private committal service for Erma Barnett of Hanceville, Alabama was held on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Fairview West Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later time.
Mrs. Barnett was born on January 9, 1937 to Aubrey and Opal White...
Obituary: Ottis Jeffery Brockway
Ottis Jeffery Brockway, 58, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Mr. Brockway was born on September 21, 1962 in Haleyville, Alabama and graduated from Winston County High School in 1982. He loved fishing,...
Obituary: Ann D. Stringer
Funeral service for Ann D. Stringer, age 91, of Cullman, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Stringer officiating and interment in Etha Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 1...
Obituary: Bonita “Bonnie” Hall Gorham
Funeral service for Bonita "Bonnie" Hall Gorham, age 85, of Baileyton, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Deborah Moon officiating and burial at Holly Pond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. -...
Obituary: Regina Alteri
Regina Alteri, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on August 16, 2021, at Woodland Village Healthcare Center. Gina was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania on October 18, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Nicholas D. and Minnie J. Alteri.
Regina graduated from Epiphany Parish School...
Obituary: Daniel L. Evans
Funeral services with Masonic Rites for Daniel L. Evans, age 84, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Union Hill Church of Christ in Hanceville. The visitation will be from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Daniel was...
Obituary: Nellie Jo Paschal
Funeral service for Nellie Jo Paschal, 87, of Cullman will be 2 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. prior to the service. Pastor Jacob Baggett will officiate the service. ...
Arrests and incidents reported August 17, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 17, 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
August 13
third-degree theft of property; person; CR 469; credit/debit...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders preparing for another playoff push
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – It’s that time of year again and that means it’s time for the Good Hope Raiders to hit the field. It’s been a fun few years to be a Good Hope fan. The Raiders have posted a record of 27-9...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors looking to stack the win column this fall
WEST POINT, Ala. – The 2020 season for the West Point Warriors was defined by the mid-season turn that began with a big win at Crossville. After dropping their first five games of the season, the Warriors defeated the Lions on the road 35-27...
PREP FOOTBALL: Brewer excited to build culture at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Fall is upon us and that means it’s time for the Hanceville Bulldogs to get back under the lights once again. This season, there’ll be a new head coach on the sidelines for the Bulldogs. Ryan Brewer is entering his first...
Berlin ready to resurface roads
BERLIN, Ala. - Berlin Mayor Patrick Bates told his town council on Monday evening that the town is ready for resurfacing of multiple roads to begin, and the council approved the submission of more for federal funding.
Bates said that necessary funding has been made...
Cullman City Schools to investigate reports of physical altercation between students
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two videos surfaced on Snapchat Friday of a Cullman Middle School student assaulting another. The first video showed one student shoving another student. The second video showed the same student punching the other student on the grounds of Cullman Middle School.
According to...
CHS cleared following Monday night bomb threat
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School has been cleared, following a bomb threat that was called in to Cullman Police in regards to the school on Monday night.An anonymous bomb threat was called in to the Cullman Police Department at approximately 8:20 p.m. Cullman...
Arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 16, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 12
harassment; CR 362unlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia; Spruce St. SE,...
Bomb threat called in at CHS on Monday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - An anonymous bomb threat was called in to the Cullman Police Department at approximately 8:20 p.m. on Monday night in regards to Cullman High School.Cullman Police and school administrators responded immediately, and police are searching the building. Nothing has been found...
Obituary: Nelda Faye Grantham
Funeral services for Nelda Faye Grantham of Hanceville, Alabama will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 19 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Gary Waddell will be officiating. The family will be having a private graveside service. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00...
Obituary: Betty Sue Burgess
Betty Sue Burgess, 84, of Cullman entered into rest on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Woodland Village Health Care Center.
Mrs. Burgess was born December 21, 1936 in Winston County. Betty was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved everyone. She was an avid reader...
Obituary: Ralph Alton McBrayer
Ralph Alton McBrayer, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Ralph was born June 24, 1938.
Ralph is survived by his wife: Delores McBrayer; his daughters: Kerri Hansen (Michael) and Kristi Barnette (Shane); his grandsons: Ethan Barnette, Caleb Barnette and...
Obituary: Eirvin Pal Mobley, Jr.
Eirvin Pal Mobley, Jr., 48, of Haleyville, entered into rest on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Pal was born on September 9, 1972 in Haleyville. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, running equipment and especially spending time with his grandkids.
Visitation will be held on...
‘Everyone deserves a home. I just really believe that’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elizabeth Standifer, a 2021 graduate of Cullman High School, is hoping to shed some light on a subject near and dear to her heart. Standifer came to Cullman in October of 2019 and was placed at Childhaven by Jefferson County DHR...
Hospice of Cullman County Inc. MEGA CASH Draw Down postponed
CULLMAN, Ala. — Hospice of Cullman County Inc., the fundraising arm of Cullman Regional Hospice, announced the 2021 MEGA CASH Draw Down that was scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 19 has been postponed until further notice.
The decision was made by the Hospice of Cullman County...
Rock The South sees 20+ arrests over the weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over 40,000 people ventured to Cullman this past weekend for the South’s annual music festival.
The Cullman Police Department (CPD) recently released arrest numbers from the weekend’s outdoor music event.
According to CPD Communications Director Adam Clark, there were 18 adult arrests: 13...
Obituary: Barbara Richards
Barbara Richards, age 54, of Oneonta, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Barbara was born July 13, 1967 in Arab, Alabama to Earlis and Dorothy Hampton Miller.
She is preceded in death by her husband: Joseph L. Richards, her parents and a companion:...
Obituary: Charles David Brannon
Charles David Brannon, 73, of Addison entered into rest on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at UAB Hospital.
Mr. Brannon was born June 5, 1948 in Cullman, Alabama. Charles was a hardworking farmer who loved his family. He grew vegetables and peaches and ran a fruit...
Cullman Regional welcomes Internal Medicine physician Cameron Brimer, M.D., to medical group
Cullman, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes Internal Medicine physician Thomas Cameron Brimer, MD, to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Brimer completed his medical degree at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of South Florida...
Governor declares new state of emergency
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday declared a new state of emergency as COVID-related hospitalizations approached the peaks of the first wave of the pandemic. She noted the end of the previous emergency declaration just a few weeks ago, but said that...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936 and 1900
From the files of 1936
Shirley Martin, 14, of Walter, won the county spelling championship on Wednesday. Juanita Thrift, age 13, of White City was runner-up.
Wren Goggans of Berlin has bought a new car.
Carol Dean Bailey is County F.H.A. President.
Billy Edward Johnson has the mumps.
Registered...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2020 inducted
CULLMAN, Ala. – After last year’s induction ceremony was postponed, The Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame finally got the opportunity to recognize its newest members at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night. The Class of 2020 was officially inducted Saturday night at the 21st...
Obituary: Cecil Hubert Cook
Cecil Hubert Cook, age 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. Cecil was born April 3, 1938 in Winston County, Alabama.
Cecil is survived by his wife of 63 years, Glenda Smith Cook; his daughter: Kandace Cook; his grandchildren: Jackson (Olivia)...
Obituary: Benny R. Johnson
Funeral service for Benny R. Johnson, age 87, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Gable and Dr. Tim Lipsey officiating annd burial at Duck River Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Ronda Lynn Miller
Funeral services for Ronda Lynn Miller, 50, of Hanceville will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Damascus Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Wayne Wisener will be officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview ready to keep things rolling this fall
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The last couple of years have been a great time to be a fan of Aggie football and the excitement and expectations are as high as ever this season. Fairview has put together a combined record of 19-5 since 2019 but...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont aiming for a fast start in 2021
VINEMONT, Ala. – Its almost time for the Vinemont Eagles to hit the field once again and they’ll be eyeing a return to the state playoffs after punching their ticket last season. After dropping two of their first three games in 2020, the Eagles...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos aiming to bounce back in 2021
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Football season has arrived, and the Holly Pond Broncos have been preparing to hit the field with a new purpose and a new head coach this fall. Longtime Broncos assistant Mark Cornelius will be taking the reins this season following...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers preparing for special year on the gridiron
ARLEY, Ala. – High school football season has returned in Alabama and that means its nearly time for the Meek Tigers to take the field once again. Houston Powell is entering his second season as the Tigers’ Head Coach and after helping lead the...
Bonus Pet of the Week: Find some happiness with Asher!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare these days, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Asher (meaning “happiness”) is a 2-year-old terrier mix. She is a spunky medium-energy pet who boasts a humble demeanor...
Wallace State graduates first students in UAB/WSCC Joint Enrollment program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The first cohort of students enrolled in the UAB/WSCC Nursing Joint Enrollment Partnership have completed the program and have earned both an associate degree from Wallace State Community College and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
“We are...
Rock The South is here: day one recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - Although Rock The South (RTS) sees a ton of support from local attendees, people come from all over for the Southern country music weekend.
The West’s took a hiatus from attending Rock The South after coming to support the first year the...
Obituary: Wonda Rae Ennis
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Wonda Rae Ennis, 69, of Snead.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ennis family.
Mrs. Ennis passed away August 12, 2021 at Hanceville Nursing & Rehab. She was born September 13, 1951 to Herman and Maxine...
Obituary: Karen Rexana Taylor
A graveside service for Karen Rexana Taylor, 67, of Hanceville will be 3:30 P.M. Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be at Hanceville Funeral Home prior to the service on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mrs. Taylor was born to...
Obituary: Velma McGriff Armstrong
Velma McGriff Armstrong, 81, of Holly Pond, entered into the presence of her Heavenly Father on August 12, 2021. She was born July 4, 1940, in Cullman County to Elbert T. and Eula Ann Murphree McGriff.
Velma was member of Holly Pond Church of Christ...
Obituary: Gloria J. Hodges
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Gloria J. Hodges, 72, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gloria passed away August 13, 2021 at her residence. She was born November 23, 1948 to Marvin M and Lois Maudeen Free Walton. ...
Arrests and incidents reported August 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 13, 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
August 8
counterfeit $100; State of Alabama; 2nd Ave. NW
August...
Amazon to phase out older models of Kindle devices
SEATTLE, WA. - Cell carriers have recently decided ‘out with the old, and in with the new’ for older 2G and 3G networks, and are beginning to opt for newer, faster networks such as 4G and 5G. While this does mean progress with newer...
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Arab’s 2nd annual SugarFest!
ARAB, Ala. - After an overwhelmingly successful inaugural celebration in 2019, residents of Arab were looking forward to the next iteration of the Arab SugarFest. Unfortunately, health and safety concerns during 2020 led to the cancellation of the second attempt. However, the City of...
Obituary: Robert Mark Gentry
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Robert Mark Gentry, 66, of Logan.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gentry family.
Mr. Gentry passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born January 1, 1955 to Glenn Hollis and Marilyn...
Obituary: Reda Gail Legg
Reda Gail Legg, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Reda was born May 3, 1950 in Arab, AL to Ottis Talmage and Peggy Kennedy Bennefield.
She is preceded in death by her parents and a brother: Durk Dewayne Bennefield....
Obituary: Levon Williams
Funeral service for Levon Williams, 71, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Sardis #1 Cemetery, with Revs. Dale Banks and Butch Sharpton officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 12:30 p.m. -...
Obituary: Gloria Sims Tenbarge
Gloria Sims Tenbarge, age 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born November 1, 1934 in Cullman, Alabama.
Gloria is survived by her brother: Larry (Raydonna) Sims; sisters: Sue (Herman) Byram and Linda (Cleo)...
Obituary: Ronald Peary McBrayer
Ronald Peary McBrayer, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Ronald was born March 11, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama.
Ronald is survived by his wife of 51 years: Karen Tamer McBrayer; his daughter: Jennifer McBrayer and his son: Scott (Chasity)...
Obituary: Michael Anthony Pinyan
Michael Anthony Pinyan, 66, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Thursday morning, August 12, 2021. He was born July 20, 1955 in Cullman County, Alabama, to Verbon Pinyan and Yvonne Reid.
Mike was a hard-working man. He spent many long days working as an...
CORONAVIRUS-19 (COVID-19) FLASH
On Aug. 11, Cullman Regional released the following update:
Cullman County is in the High-Risk Category for overall level of community transmission.
Cullman Regional Current Situation
47 COVID positive patients and seven on a ventilatorHospitals across the state are continuing to see an increase in hospitalizations. Continue...
Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County to hold Panda Express fundraiser
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County will be partnering with Cullman’s Panda Express on Saturday, Aug. 14, for a fundraising event. It will be from 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. and will allow 20% of purchase prices to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats chasing postseason return in 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Football season has returned and at Cullman High School that means it’s time once again for the Bearcats to hit the field. Cullman posted an 8-3 record last season, finishing second in Region 8 and earning another playoff berth but the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs ‘ready to win’ under the lights this fall
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs came just short of making it to the postseason under first-year head coach Justin Cornelius, finishing 4-6 in a year that was tough for all of the teams due to COVID-19. Despite losing some key players from last season,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison hungry for another playoff run in 2021
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Bulldogs finished the 2020 season with a 7-5 record and a second-place finish in 2A Region 5. Most coaches would be pleased with that record to go along with a second-round playoff appearance, but not Coach David Smothers of Addison. Coach...
Local musician Shannon McNeal returns to Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House for homecoming show
CULLMAN, Ala. - Last Friday evening, Cullman native Shannon McNeal got to play her first homecoming show since November 2019. The show was hosted by Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House on 304 First Ave SE. McNeal is back home briefly and has been primarily located...
South Vinemont Town Council discusses potential community projects, approves 2021-22 Transportation Plan
VINEMONT, Ala. - Unity and cooperation seemed to be the new focus as the South Vinemont Town Council met Tuesday night. Although the new council had encountered a few tense moments over the past several months, working together to make improvements to Henry &...
Obituary: Barry Scott Grimmett
Barry Scott Grimmett, 57, of Jasper, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at his residence.
Scott was preceded in death by his father: Durrell (Ken) Grimmett and grandparents: James and Ira Grimmett and Theodore and Flora Seymore.
He is survived by his wife: Libby Grimmett; mother:...
Obituary: Kenneth Charles Fairbanks
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Kenneth Charles Fairbanks, 64, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fairbanks family.
Mr. Fairbanks passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at CRMC. He was born December 2, 1956 to George Henry and Betty...
Obituary: Karen Diane Sullins Young
Memorial service plans for Karen Diane Sullins Young, 65, of Hanceville, are incomplete and will be announced at a later date. Mrs. Young was born July 26, 1956 to Joseph and Barbara Spinks Sullins. She passed from this life on August 9, 2021 at...
Obituary: Peggy Ann Daniels Day
Peggy Ann Daniels Day, 77, was born October 19, 1943, and died August 7, 2021 of
a malignant brain tumor.
She is survived by her son: John Lee Day; brother: Charles Edward
Daniels, Jr. and wife Janet Daniels. Peggy was predeceased by her father: Charles Edward
Daniels; mother: Thelma Christine Daniels and brother: Bobby Leon Daniels.
Moss Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Thursday, August 12, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and service on Friday, August 13, 10:00 a.m. in Moss Chapel. Graveside service will be Saturday, August 14 at 12:00 p.m. at City Cemetery (Pine Hill AL, Wilcox County).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Project Lifesaver Program, P O Box 1439,
Cullman, AL 35056.
Peggy grew up in Pine Hill, Alabama, the youngest of the three siblings, raised by a widowed
mother from the age of 4. Upon graduating from high school, Peggy attended for two years at
Livingston College, then transferred and graduated from the University of Alabama. She later
earned her master’s degree. Peggy moved to Cullman in 1966 and began work with the
Department of Pensions and Security, later named Department of Human Resources. She
originally lived in a boarding house, then later moved into one of the rare apartments in
Cullman. She courted and married Lee Day and they had a son named John. Following the
divorce and then death of Lee, Peggy bought a home for her and John.
Peggy was employed by the Department of Human Resources from 1965 until her retirement in
2009. During her time with DHR, Peggy served as a worker in Adult Protective Services,
supervisor, program supervisor and county director. During her tenure as director, Peggy was
instrumental in ensuring the department’s new and current building was built and dedicated
prior to her retirement. Peggy dedicated her life to the service of others and helping those in
need and always did so with a smile. She will be greatly missed.
Peggy was very active in many community organizations and enjoy being involved.
As a very active Pilot Club member, Peggy served on the Board of Directors and two terms as
president. As a club leader, she attended many Alabama District and Pilot International
Leadership Conferences/Conventions. She served as secretary of the Alabama District
Administrative Council. Peggy was a member of the Pilot Light Inc. Board of Directors 25
years representing DHR and Pilot Club, and serving as secretary many of those years. She was
chairman and secretary of the Board of Directors for the Project Lifesaver Program 18 plus
years. Everyone that work alongside Peggy is greatly saddened by the loss of this dear friend.
It has been an honor to have served with her for 25 years. Peggy was a kind and loving person,
always soft spoken and serving others with a servant’s heart.
As a member of Dripping Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for nine
years, Peggy served as recording secretary, vice regent and was currently serving as regent.
She chaired many chapter committees and attended many State Conferences and National
Continental Congresses. Peggy was a dedicated member of DAR, always looking for ways to
further the purposes of God, home and country.
As a retired county employee, Peggy was also an active member of Alabama Retired State
Employees Association. She enjoyed brunch meetings with the Coterie Women’s Club.
Peggy was an AVID supporter of the University of Alabama, never missing a televised game.
She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, soap operas, rescuing and adopting homeless cats and
Swamp John’s Meals.
Above all else, Peggy was a loving and devoted mother to John.
Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Obituary: Imogene Eunice “Jean” Hill
Imogene Eunice “Jean” Hill, 89, of Haleyville entered into rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her residence.
Miss Hill was born October 6, 1931 in Pontotoc, Mississippi. Jean was a huge Alabama Football fan and collected anything related to Coca Cola. She still lived...
Obituary: Felicia Nichols Rodenbarger
Graveside services for Felicia Nichols Rodenbarger, 53, of Waverly, Georgia will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Corinth Church of Christ Cemetery in Bremen, Alabama. There will be a celebration of life at Allison Memorial Chapel in St. Mary’s, Georgia on Wednesday, August...
Attorney General Steve Marshall announces $3 million settlement with Tyson over Mulberry Fork spill
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday a $3 million State settlement with Tyson Farms Inc. over the 2019 wastewater spill in Mulberry Fork of the Black Warrior River.
The settlement agreement, filed in the Circuit Court of Walker County, brings an end to...
Arrests and incidents reported August 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 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
August 10
first-degree theft of property; person; Brunner St. NW;...
Good Samaritan benefit concert receives Diamond Sponsor
CULLMAN, Ala. - The check for the Diamond Level Sponsorship for the upcoming 6th Annual Caring for Cullman Concert by Good Samaritan Health Clinic of Cullman was presented on Tuesday by Cullman Savings Bank CEO and President John Riley to Clinic Executive Director Jolanda...
Busy days ahead: Cullman City Council approves Trump rally, additional agreement with Rock the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening set a busy agenda for local events with Rock the South this weekend and a visit by former President Donald Trump the next.
The council approved the event permit for the upcoming Donald Trump “Save...
Obituary: Lee Dubberly
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Mr. Lee Dubberly, 78, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Dubberly family.
Mr. Dubberly passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at UAB. He was born November 18, 1942 to Alva Lealand Dubberly, Sr....
Obituary: Ramon L. Blanks
Ramon L. Blanks, age 87, died peacefully in the hands of his loving wife of 70 years on August 9, 2021.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Blanks family.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 11 a.m. Ryan’s...
Obituary: Jack Wayne Mitchell
A graveside service for Jack Wayne Mitchell of Hanceville, Alabama will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Mountain Grove Congregational Christian Cemetery. Reverend Kip Green will be officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: George Henry Fairbanks, Sr.
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for George Henry Fairbanks, Sr., 85, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fairbanks family.
Mr. Fairbanks passed away August 1, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born December 16, 1935 to Kenneth Lynnwood...
Obituary: Linda Gayle Powe
Linda Gayle Powe, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Westminster Assisted Living of Cullman. She was born August 25, 1944, in Cullman, Alabama to Ruby and Mozell Powe.She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.Survivors...
Obituary: Houston Pierce Dial
Houston Pierce Dial, 90, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away August 10, 2021, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Pierce worked for Walker Builder’s at the door shop for several years and helped build many houses. He loved his Lord and Savior and playing his musical...
Obituary: Gregory Stephen Wolfgang
Gregory Stephen Wolfgang, 61, of Haleyville entered into rest on August 9, 2021 at Russellville Hospital.
Mr. Wolfgang was born on December 6, 1959 in Mishawaka, Indiana.
No services are planned at this time.
Gregory is survived by his wife: Rosa Wolfgang; children: Jeremy Wolfgang, April...
Obituary: Margrett Helen Thompson
Margrett Helen Thompson, 83, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
Helen was born on May 22, 1938 in Double Springs. She had many hobbies, including sewing, reading, cooking, collecting rocks and seek-and-find puzzles.
Visitation will be...
Obituary: Tony Louis Ernest Barnes
Tony Louis Ernest Barnes, age 60, of Haleyville, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Mr. Barnes was born on September 27, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois. Tony loved his flag and heritage, the outdoors, his motorcycles and loved his family fiercely....
Obituary: Maudie Bell Bailey
Maudie Bell Bailey, age 83, of Bear Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at her residence surrounded by loving family.
Mrs. Bailey was born on March 12, 1938 in Phil Campbell, Alabama.
Visitation will be Wednesday, August 11, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m....
Arrests and incidents reported August 10, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 10, 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
August 9
fraudulent use of credit/debit card; EvaBank; debit card;...
Wallace State COVID-19 vaccine clinic open to the public
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is hosting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19 in the School of Nursing and Center for Science. The first dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be administered, with a...
Good Hope shooting victim identified
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - According to a report from the special agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation, an update was given of the Friday Good Hope campground shooting.
The suspect identified as Nathan Larry Parsons, 49, of Gardendale, was pronounced...
Obituary: Jerry Lee Wilson
Memorial service for Jerry Lee Wilson, 79, of Huntsville is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Wilson passed away Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at Brookshire Health & Rehab. He was...
Obituary: Barbara Tucker Dunn
Funeral service for Barbara Tucker Dunn, 75, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Baldwin Heights Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Josh Stancil officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. –...
Obituary: Mary Eszell Lawrence
Mary Eszell Lawrence, age 99, of Bear Creek, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Mrs. Lawrence was born on August 18, 1921 in Bear Creek, Alabama.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...
Obituary: Jerry David Marks
Jerry David Marks, 77 of Vinemont, entered into rest on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Jerry was born on February 4, 1944 in Cullman, Alabama to Julius and Judy Marks. Jerry loved gardening, especially flowers.
No services are planned at this time.
Jerry...
Arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 5
domestic violence; Ratliff St. NE, Hancevilleburglary; unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; CR 438criminal mischief;...
Cullman County Schools to implement new vaping policy
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has a new stricter vaping policy to begin the 2021-2022 school year due to the increase in vaping offenses across the district. The policy is in the student handbook: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1183523/FINAL_21-22_Student_Handbook_with_changes_as_of_7-8-21__1_.pdf. A violation of the policy will result...
Obituary: Burell Boyd (Updated)
Burell Boyd, age 91, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Burell was born
January 20, 1930 in Cullman, Alabama.
Burell is survived by his wife of 68 years: Doris "Cheiko" Boyd; sons: Rick (Gail) Boyd and Clark (Mary) Boyd; daughter: Dianne (George)...
A legacy of Civil War history – remembering Fred Wise
CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a people person. He loved the public and he got excited when people came and talked and shared history,” Volk said of her father Fred Wise, owner of Crooked Creek Civil War Museum. “He wanted to share his love...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1936:
The August Dahlke residence, nine miles from Cullman on the Jasper Highway, burned around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Alton Perdue’s chicken house burned on Saturday with a loss of 200 baby chickens.
When Bobby Scofiled of Joppa returned to his stalled car on Ryan Mountain on...
Cullman’s Matt Lee cruises to win Group A qualifying round at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toyota Stage 6
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (Aug. 7, 2021) – Cullman, Alabama pro Matt Lee only caught nine scorable bass Saturday totaling 27 pounds, 11 ounces, but after his astonishing Day 1 on Thursday, it turns out he could have taken the day off. Lee’s two-day total of...
Obituary: Robert Harold Weldon
Funeral service for Robert Harold Weldon, 78, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Benefield officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday beginning at 12 p.m. at...
Books to battalions: Highlighting Cullman High School’s Isaiah Barnett
CULLMAN, Ala. - Isaiah Barnett will soon begin his senior year at Cullman High School. Shortly after his graduation in 2022, he will be leaving for boot camp with the United States Marine Corps. He signed with the Marines on his 17th birthday.
Barnett became...
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library comes to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has officially launched in Cullman. On Friday morning, the Cullman County Public Library hosted a news conference to discuss the partnership between the Friends of the Public Library, Cullman Electric Cooperative and Cullman County Public Library...
Rock the South announces The Marshall Tucker Band and final lineup for August 13-14
CULLMAN, Ala.- Preparations for the biggest party in the south are well underway as the excitement builds for the biggest and best Rock the South. Rock The South organizers are excited to announce the final lineup for August 13-14, 2021. During final preparation, organizers...

















































































































