Obituary: David Lee Collins
Memorial service for David Lee Collins, 61 is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Collins family.
David passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born May 9,...
Obituary: Ronald Earl Gudgen (Ron
Ronald Earl Gudgen (Ron), 78, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021.
Ron was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 15, 1942. He graduated from Marion Military Institute and served as a captain in the United States Army. He is a graduate of...
Obituary: Myrtis Marie Widner
Myrtis Marie Widner, age 96, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Myrtis was born September 5, 1924 to Buster and Elizabeth Lucinda Jones Reynolds.Myrtis is survived by daughter: Debra Watters (Joey); sons: Wayne Widner (Deborah) and Milton Widner (Joyce); chosen...
Obituary: Virginia Fay “Boots” Hudson
Virginia Fay “Boots” Hudson, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021, at CRMC, at the age of 81. She was born on February 3, 1940 to Walter and Delora Page.
Boots was an excellent seamstress for many years and an extremely hard worker....
Obituary: Steven Delane Mann
Funeral service for Steven Delane Mann, 69, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Pleasant Grove Cemetery and Pastor Steve Baccus and Bro. Steve Rodgers officiating. The family will receive friends from...
Arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 19, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 15
domestic violence; CR 156criminal mischief; CR 1629theft of property; Day Gap Rd.theft of property;...
Local schools gather for Cullman County Media Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – All seven Cullman County schools were represented by cheerleaders, football players, volleyball players, band members, cross country runners and their coaches at Cullman County Media Day Monday morning and it was a great chance for the community to get to know...
TikTok contest promotes COVID-19 vaccinations before school starts
(Photo from ADPH)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Getting a COVID-19 vaccination can protect you, your family and community, and help end the pandemic. To promote vaccination, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is sponsoring a TikTok contest for persons between the ages of 13 and...
Camelot Books offers unique local options for comic books and literature
CULLMAN, Ala. - While many are probably familiar with the bookstore that resides on the corner of 207 3rd St SW, what may yet be unfamiliar is its recent change in ownership and, as a result, a name swap from the well-known Deb’s Bookstore...
Obituary: Nancy Marie Davis Imlay
Nancy Marie Davis Imlay of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away July 16, 2021 at the age of 65. She was born May 12, 1956 in Astoria Queens, New York to Ronald and Leona Zavoli Davis.
She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors are...
Obituary: Donald Howard Walker
Donald Howard Walker, 90, of Addison, Alabama entered into rest on July 16, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Walker was born on October 2, 1930.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Friendship Cemetery in Upshaw...
Veteran Memorial: Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep was born December 6, 1945 in Cullman County. His parents were Carvin and Vonda Lee (Galbreath) Waldrep and they lived in the Logan community. On November 26, 1965, Waldrep entered the recruitment office and enlisted in the United States...
Cullman Regional Foundation announces 30th annual Golf Extravaganza
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Regional Foundation announces the 30th Annual Million Dollar Hole-In-One Golf Extravaganza scheduled for Monday, September 13 at TP Country Club.
The Golf Extravaganza includes several events including a morning and afternoon tournament, putting contest, helicopter ball drop and the Million...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
New Harmony News
Charley Benefield was buried at New Home last Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Carmon Maze spent last week with relatives in Gadsden.
Mrs. Delia Noles and children, of Jasper, spent a few days last week with Uncle Scab Noles and other relatives who live here.
Bethany...
Obituary: Horris C. Hudgins
Funeral service for Horris C. Hudgins, 97, of Hartselle, will be at 2 p.m., Monday, July 19th, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Lawrence’s Cove Cemetery and Rev. James Abbott officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, July 18, from 4 p.m. -...
Obituary: Gail B. Kretzschmar
Funeral services for Gail B. Kretzschmar, 63, of Arab will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Garden City Cemetery. Reverend Greg Stone will be officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time...
Obituary: Ronald Howard Motes
Graveside services for Ronald Howard Motes, 74, of Cullman, Alabama will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville.
Mr. Motes is survived by his daughter: Melia Motes; two sons: Chad Motes and Keith Motes; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and partner:...
From Books to Battalions
Wendy Prince- Holly Pond High School
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Wendy Prince is a 2021 graduate of Holly Pond High School and will be joining the United States Marine Corps. She became interested in joining the military when she was just 12 years old.
Prince said...
Happy Birthday!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Laura Quick had a birthday wish that did not involve getting any gifts, but giving them instead. Thanks to her idea and help from local businesses and groups, 10 area children are, or will soon be, sleeping in beds of their...
Hello, Dolly!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Community Theatre opened its summer production of “Hello, Dolly!” Friday evening at Cullman High School, a year after plans for the show were shelved by COVID. Guests had an opportunity to take in the Broadway classic about Dolly Gallagher Levi...
Daytrippin’ – Snead’s Farmhouse
WEST POINT, Ala. - “Never! Never!” is what Judy Snead said without hesitation when asked if she would ever return to an office job. It was 2019 when she purchased her first chickens and today, her farm has grown into something she considers a...
Obituary: James Edmund MacCrory, Jr.
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for James Edmund MacCrory, Jr., 68, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
Mr. MacCrory passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 26, 1952.
He is survived by his...
Obituary: Lisa McNulty
Lisa McNulty, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 surrounded by her family.
Lisa was a servant of Christ who dedicated her entire adult life to serving churches in various roles. She served different churches with her husband, Pastor Joe McNulty, and...
Obituary: Mary Lee Drake
Mary Lee Drake, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born June 3, 1940 in Cullman, Alabama.
Mary is survived by daughter: Eydie (Rodger) Black; sons: Doug (Tarri) Drake and Keith (Tracy) Drake,...
Rock the South announces traffic plan approved by the Cullman County Commission
CULLMAN, Ala. - The organizers of Rock The South have recently gained the approval of the Cullman County Commission to limit traffic on portions of County Road 469 and County Road 436 during Rock the South 2021. These roads will have restricted access from...
Veteran Memorial: Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris
Leon Nelson Harris was born November 21, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were Ele Nelson and Bertha Harris. Leon graduated with the Class of 1944 from Cullman County High School. He registered for the draft the day after his 18th birthday...
Arrests and incidents reported July 16, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 16, 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
July 14
third-degree domestic violence-harassment; person; Northcrest Dr. NW
July 15
Arrests
July...
Veteran Memorial: Drexel Fay Quattlebaum
Drexel Fay Quattlebaum
Drexel Fay Quattlebaum was born April 28, 1925 in Cullman County. His parents were W. M. and Etta Mae (Thornton) Quattlebaum of Cullman. By the age of 18, Drexel was living in Nashville. The talented musician was working for the Milo Twins...
Guy Hunt Library and Museum in full swing for the summer
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Tucked away in Holly Pond, Guy Hunt Library and Museum holds a plethora of literature and learning experiences for children and adults in the surrounding community. A recent grant to the organization was used to stock shelves with books, fill...
Cullman area senior centers receive food box donations from Walmart Distribution
CULLMAN, Ala. - Seniors across Cullman County were able to take home a few extra goodies Thursday afternoon thanks to several pallets of food donated by Walmart Distribution to Cullman County Commission on Aging. COA Director Stephanie Lawson was on hand at Baileyton Senior...
Obituary:Crystal Annett Humanes
Funeral service for Crystal Annett Humanes, 49, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. prior to the service. Pastor Scott Arnold will officiate the...
Obituary: Janet “Janie” Martin-Alsup
Janet “Janie” Martin-Alsup, age 58, of Haleyville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Mrs. Alsup was born on August 12, 1962 in Haleyville, Alabama.
Visitation will be Friday, July 16, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in...
Arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 12
reckless endangerment; CR 127theft of property; CR 1258domestic violence; CR 1336harassment; CR 1145attempt to...
Vinemont Town Council discusses upcoming blood drive; street entrance safety concerns
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala.- The Town of South Vinemont will host a blood drive this Saturday July 17 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the town hall. The Life South Blood Mobile will be on-site.
Movie night has been rescheduled for Aug. 21 at 7:45...
United Way of Cullman County announces Designer Bag Bingo
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County’s Women United Board announced that it will host the 2nd Annual Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser in Cullman on Aug. 3 The event will be held at Loft 212, 212 4th St. SW. Doors open at 5...
Wallace State plans $500,000 Winston County Community Learning Center
ARLEY, Ala. — Wallace State Community College and the Arley Town Council solidified plans Monday night to establish a $500,000 Community Learning Center on town property next to Meek Baptist Church. A resolution passed by the town council agreed to lease the 4.2-acre property...
Colony to host talent show, ‘Colony Day’
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Councilwoman and Parks and Recreation Committee chairperson Jasmine Cole announced at Tuesday’s council meeting that, following a successful Fourth of July celebration, her department will host two additional events this summer.
Talent Show
Colony’s first annual talent show will take place from...
Colony Town Council announces grant, seeks help with roads
COLONY, Ala. - The Colony Town Council celebrated good news on Tuesday evening, as Finance Committee Chairman Michael Johnson announced that the town will receive funding from the American Rescue Plan. Johnson said that Colony received a total of $61,990 from the federal COVID-19...
Thursby’s charges upgraded in 2016 murder case
CULLMAN, Ala. — Kayla Thursby, 34, of Cullman, was re-arrested this week after a Cullman County grand jury upgraded charges against her in the 2016 death of Leslie Clements. Originally charged in 2018 with murder by strangulation or suffocation and first-degree theft of property,...
Cullman businessman arrested on multiple charges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Integrity Auto Group owner Robert Taylor, 50, of Cullman was arrested Tuesday, July 13, for attempted theft of property first-degree, and second-degree forgery, both felony charges.
Cullman Police Department (CPD) Sergeant Chuck Shikle executed the two warrants on Taylor at his place...
Obituary: Billy Ray Mitchell
Funeral service for Billy Ray Mitchell, 88, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 16, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Interment will be in Holly Pond Cemetery. The visitation will be Thursday evening at the funeral...
Obituary: Joshua Zelion Haney
Visitation for Joshua Zelion Haney, age 36, of Vinemont, will be from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with interment in Enon Baptist Cemetery.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mr. Haney passed away on Tuesday,...
Obituary: Bobbie June Henson Peppers
Bobbie June Henson Peppers, 57, passed away on July 10, 2021. She was born to Robert Alan and Carolyn June Owens Henson on June 30, 1964.
Ms. Peppers is preceded in death by her parents and a sister: Belinda Henson Campbell.
She is survived by her...
Obituary: Jon Carlos Betts Sr.
Mr. Jon Carlos Betts Sr. of Hanceville, Alabama passed away July 13, 2021 at the age of 77. He was born July 22, 1943 in Michigan to Alfred Victor and Margo VanBeverslay Betts.
He is preceded in death by his parents; infant brother: Jonathan Betts...
Arrests and incidents reported July 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 14, 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
No incidents reported.
Arrests
July 13
Payne, George G.; 70
DUI
Morgan, Destiney N.;...
State Legislature funds local pilot program combating veterans’ PTSD
CULLMAN, Ala. - Veterans in Cullman and other local counties will soon receive the benefits of a promising PTSD treatment, with funding secured by Cullman County’s legislative delegation. The legislature this year included under mental health in the state’s General Fund budget $200,000 to...
Build-It-Better program begins fall 2021 for eighth graders countywide
VINEMONT, Ala. – With the upcoming school year, the 18-week Build-It-Better program will offered in established career preparation classes for eighth-graders countywide. The Tribune spoke with Michael Williams who, along with Scotty Cofer, will be teaching the class at Vinemont Middle School.
The Build-It-Better program...
Kayak Championship angler Joe McElroy donates prize to child with rare disorder
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After finishing second at the 2021 Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series National Championship powered by TourneyX on Texas’ Possum Kingdom Lake, angler Joe McElroy from Cullman, Ala., announced he was donating his $5,000 winnings to help a fellow competitor’s young son...
Baileyton Town Council appoints new town clerk
BAILEYTON, Ala.- A new town clerk was appointed in the Town of Baileyton Monday night. Nikki Fry will serve as the town’s clerk after the departure of now former clerk Pat Gilbert. Gilbert, who served as the town’s clerk for 12 years, “resigned” Friday,...
Flamingo sightings in Good Hope
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The rumors that have been flying around the City of Good Hope were confirmed by Mayor Jerry Bartlett Tuesday morning. Flocks of the species Polyethylene Phoenicopterus ruber have fallen into the hands of the Sizzlin’ Seniors and that could mean...
Stuff The Bus campaign begins July 16
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 4th annual Stuff the Bus campaign is kicking off this weekend! This yearly event is organized by United Way of Cullman County and is partnering with Cullman City and County schools to ensure that all teachers and students have the...
Obituary: Virgil Paul Fowler
Virgil Paul Fowler, age 45, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. Virgil was born September 3, 1975 in Birmingham, Alabama to Dorothy Stansell Fowler and Virgil B. Fowler, Jr.
Virgil was a graduate of Cullman High School and Birmingham-Southern College....
Obituary: Willodean Hulsey
Willodean Hulsey, age 79, of Haleyville passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Haleyville Health Care.
Miss Hulsey was born on June 15, 1942 in Haleyville, Alabama.
A visitation and graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Union Grove Congregational...
Obituary: Donald Allen Cochran
Graveside service for Donald Allen Cochran, age 74, of Panama City Beach, Florida, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at Shady Grove Cemetery with John McKoy officiating.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mr. Cochran passed away on Saturday,...
Obituary: Marion Albright Slatsky
Marion Albright Slatsky grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. At a young age, she had striven to learn everything she could…read everything she could. Books were her pathway to new adventures and knowledge, carving a path forward over the years to come. After graduating with...
Obituary: Kenneth Joel West
Kenneth Joel West of Cullman passed away July 12, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born in Cullman February 22, 1948 to Hulin and Vergie Wright West. He worked and retired from Americold in Cullman.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 15, 2021...
Cullman Regional announces Mark Christensen, M.D. as new EMS medical director
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional is pleased to announce Mark Christensen, M.D., director of Emergency Medicine at Cullman Regional, as the new Director of Emergency Medical Services. Dr. Christensen will step into his new role on July 12.
Dr. Christensen has been serving as director...
Scooter’s Coffee continues growing in Alabama
OMAHA, Neb.– Scooter’s Coffee LLC, the Midwest-based drive-thru coffee franchise, is continuing its effort to grow its presence throughout the United States by bringing its drive-thru coffee locations to Cullman, Alabama and the surrounding area.
Scooter’s Coffee, based in Omaha, Nebraska, specializes in artisan espresso...
Arrests and incidents reported July 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 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
July 12
Arrests
July 12
Reed, Jacob D.; 27
third-degree domestic violence-harassment
Thursby, Kayla...
Cullman Swim Team places 2nd at ARPA District 2 Championship
BOAZ, Ala. – The Alabama Recreation & Parks Association’s swimming season is in full swing and one local team put on a show at this weekend’s District 2 Championship in Boaz. The Cullman Swim Team put together great performances individually and as a team...
Cullman City School Board approves new personnel, prepares for upcoming school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its regularly scheduled meeting at its central office Tuesday morning and provided an update on facility upgrades, COVID-19 policies for the upcoming school year and approved a handful of new personnel members. After approving the...
Cullman Regional releases 2020-2021 fiscal year-end update
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional, on Monday announced its 2020-2021 fiscal year-end update, complete with statistics and figures for Hospital Quality, COVID-19 Response, Specialty Physicians, Main Campus Physical Facilities and Additional Outpatient Locations.
“The past year was for Cullman Regional, as for all of the...
Cullman City Council awards and extends maintenance contracts, annexes properties
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved multiple measures on behalf of the city’s Maintenance Department, as well as property annexations.
City Maintenance Department contracts awarded/extended
The council approved resolutions to:
award a bid for various types of rock to Blount Springs Materials...
Obituary: Henry James Twitty Jr.
Henry James Twitty Jr. of Birmingham, formerly of Colony in Cullman County, passed away July 10, 2021 at the age of 57. He was born March 17, 1964 in Cullman to Henry James Twitty Sr. and Rosetta Munford Twitty. He is preceded in death...
Obituary: Connie Fay Vanzant
Connie Fay Vanzant, age 77, of Haleyville, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Vanzant was born on January 27, 1944 in Nauvoo, Alabama. She loved reading her Bible, sewing, telling funny stories and spending time with her family. She...
Obituary: Anna Whittaker Hyde
Memorial arrangements for Anna Whittaker Hyde, 75, of Addison, Alabama, are incomplete and will be announced later.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hyde family.
Mrs. Hyde passed away July 11, 2021 at her residence. She was born October 17, 1945 to Linda Whittaker...
Obituary: Ilene T. Ramirez
A funeral mass for Ilene T. Ramirez, 71, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, at Christ the King Monastery in the Simcoe Community. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at Hanceville Funeral Home. A...
Obituary: Elizabeth A. Kane
Funeral mass for Elizabeth A. Kane, age 84, of Cullman will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating and burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mrs....
Obituary: Robin Hitt Dyer
Funeral services for Robin Hitt Dyer, 57, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Robin Hitt Dyer...
Good Hope City Council approves new road, talks Back-to-School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council gathered for its regularly scheduled meeting Monday night, and they went over a handful of new agenda items including the upcoming Back-to-School Bash, a fundraiser being organized by the Good Hope Sizzlin’ Seniors and a...
Arrests and incidents reported July 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 12, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 8
domestic violence; menacing-kidnapping; Hwy. 31 Nunlawful possession of marijuana; unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia;...
Alabama commended for progress in fight against human trafficking
TAMPA, Fla. - The U.S. Institute Against Human Trafficking in its July 2021 newsletter proclaimed, “Alabama Officials Leading The Way In Combatting Sex Trafficking,” and commended the state’s Child Trafficking Solutions Project and its “TraffickingFree Zone” program.
The article read, in part, “USIAHT has made...
Obituary: David Edward McNeal
David Edward McNeal passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at the age of 55. He was born on June 10, 1966 to Tommy and Janice McNeal.
David was a lifelong resident of Cullman County. He retired from Alfa Insurance and was self-employed until the present....
Obituary: Judson Eli Olszowka
Judson Eli Olszowka, age 41, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Judson was born January 12, 1980 in Birmingham, Alabama to Charmian Mardis Olszowka and James Lawrence Olszowka.
Judson is survived by his wife: Angela Olszowka; children: Dax, Grayson and Tilly...
Obituary: Herold Dwain Johnson
Herold Dwain Johnson, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Herold was born June 13, 1946 in Cullman, Alabama.
Herold is survived by his wife of 48 years: Retha June Johnson; daughter:...
Obituary: Joyce Ann Goodno
Joyce Ann Goodno, 64, of Holly Pond, passed away on July 11, 2021. She was born in Flint, Michigan, on August 13, 1956, to Rev. Dalton James “DJ” Wright and Shelly Faustine Parrish Wright.
Joyce Ann loved country music and she enjoyed going to the...
Obituary: William “Bill” Wayne Evans
Graveside Service for William "Bill" Wayne Evans, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Fairview First Baptist Church, with Dr. David Chambers officiating.Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Mr. Evans passed away on Saturday,...
Veteran Memorial: Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep
Jimmy Ray Waldrep was born December 6, 1945 in Cullman County. His parents were Carvin and Vonda Lee (Galbreath) Waldrep and they lived in the Logan community. On November 26, 1965, Waldrep entered the recruitment office and enlisted in the United States...
Files from yesteryear: From the files of 1951
North Walter News
Mr. and Mrs. Leak Hosey, of Akron, Ohio, were the Wednesday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earnesteen Gable.
Mrs. Johnnie Guthrie spent Saturday afternoon here.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Ratliff spent a few days last week in Birmingham.
Mount View News
Private Charles M....
Obituary: Roland (Ron) Frances Hilby
Roland (Ron) Frances Hilby of Decatur, Alabama, passed away at the Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Florence, AL, on June 12, 2020.
Ron was born January 6, 1930, to Valentine Hilby, a farmer, and Anne Meier Hilby and baptized at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church...
Former Cullman, Hanceville standout Brontae Harris hosts community cleanup, football camp in Colony
COLONY, Ala. – It’s been an exciting summer for Brontae Harris. After finishing up stellar college career at UAB with the Blazers, the former Hanceville and Cullman standout signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in May. Since then, Harris...
Do you believe in the Metal Man?
FALKVILLE Ala. – Alabama certainly has its fair share of urban legends and strange occurrences. Recently, on an adventure through the backroads of Cullman and Morgan counties, I heard mention of the “Falkville Metal Man.” Though I had never heard of him before, I...
BONUS Pet of the Week: Take this Bentley for a spin!
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Animal Shelter has love to spare right now, so Donna Ruttkay shares a bonus Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bentley is a roughly four-month-old Terrier mix. Get ready to play: he’s a lively medium-to-high energy pet who’s a...
Hanceville City Council discusses upcoming job fair for Hanceville industries
HANCEVILLE Ala. - Industries and businesses in Hanceville will host a job fair Friday, July 23 from 10 a.m – 2 p.m. at the Hanceville Civic Center. Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail announced at the city council meeting Thursday night that the city will help...
BREAKING: Stolen car located in west Cullman, suspect in custody
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police on Friday evening recovered a stolen car following a traffic stop on Logan Avenue Southwest on the city’s west side. The vehicle was reported stolen in Hartselle.
Patrol Officer Zane Pounders stopped the vehicle and, when he ran the license...
Obituary: Brian “Keith” Swann
Brian "Keith" Swann, age 52, of Bremen, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Keith was born August 25, 1968 in Cullman, Alabama to Wanda Kay Speegle Swann and Bertie Roosevelt Swann.Keith is survived by his wife: Melanie Roddy Swann; sons: Wyatt (Madison)...
Obituary: Bryce Anthony Herron
Bryce Anthony Herron, age 6, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Bryce was born January 14, 2015 to Chelsea Nicole Mann and Dean Edward Herron.
Bryce is survived by mother: Chelsea Nicole Mann (Nick); father: Dean Edward Herron; sister: Chana Herron;...
Obituary: Tina Lynn Latta
Funeral Service for Tina Lynn Latta, 50, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Butch Shedd officiating. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Cullman...
Mayor Jacobs proclaims July 12-18 Community Theater Week
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Wednesday, July 7, Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed July 12-18, 2021, “Community Theater Week” in the City of Cullman.
On hand from Cullman Community Theater to accept the proclamation from Mayor Jacobs were Jamie Kirk (programs specialist), Noah Carpenter (board secretary/treasurer),...
Cullman Regional welcomes Internal Medicine physician Caroline Studdard, M.D., to Medical Group
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman Regional welcomes board-certified Internal Medicine Physician Caroline Studdard, M.D., to the Cullman Regional Medical Group. Dr. Studdard earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and she completed her residency with UAB Huntsville Internal...
Little Free Public Library ribbon cutting in Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A new Little Free Public Library has opened in Hanceville, thanks to the Friends of the Public Library. These Little Free Public Libraries operate on an honor system and allow anyone access to free literature. The front of the box is...
Arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 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
July 8
unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; Penske Leasing; 2nd...
‘I wanted to accomplish something I thought was impossible’ Cullman’s Gingrich completes Last Annual Heart of the South Marathon
GAFFNEY, SC. -- 78 runners competed in the Last Annual Heart of the South Marathon in June and one of those runners was 64 year-old Bob Gingrich of Cullman, who was the second-oldest runner in the race. Gingrich is a math and science teacher...
Second Opportunity option at Wallace State Community College gives student a chance to apply to health science program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Jamesha Reese was happy for the opportunity to learn more about health science programs at Wallace State Community College with openings for the fall 2021 semester.
“I wanted to explore my options,” Reese said.
Reese missed out on one of the limited openings...
Wallace State’s Sara Eskew, Zach Hudson win SkillsUSA National gold medals in Mobile Robotic Technology; CSI team wins silver
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College students Sara Eskew and Zach Hudson each earned gold medals recently in the 2021 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference competition.
Eskew and Hudson, both recent graduates, won gold in the Mobile Robotic Technology category, joining elite Wallace...
Obituary: Eric Scott Robertson
Funeral services for Eric Scott Robertson of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home prior to the funeral...
Obituary: Kenneth Daniel Nelson
Kenneth Daniel Nelson, 75, of Cullman, passed from this life on July 8, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born November 8, 1945 to William Leldon and Ruby Thelene Hendrix Nelson. He loved doing yard work and remodeling houses.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Algene (Al) Jerome Kuchinka
Algene (Al) Jerome Kuchinka of Decatur Alabama passed away July 2, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born August 15, 1933 in Glencoe, Ohio to Joseph and Stella Walk Kuchinka.
He was a graduate of Ohio State University and University of Central...
Obituary: Sylvia Rae (Brooks) Batemon
Sylvia Rae (Brooks) Batemon, 87, of Holly Pond, passed away on July 7, 2021. She was born September 13, 1933, in Marshall County, to James Morgan and Amanda Shedd Brooks.
Ms. Sylvia was a member of Zion Grove Baptist Church and enjoyed attending worship with...
