Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 31, 2020. 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
Dec. 28
counterfeit $100; State of Alabama; Cullman Shopping Center
Dec....
CPD asking for public’s assistance in westside precinct shooting investigation
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper said his department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the southwest part of the city Tuesday night. The CPD is asking the public to come forward with any information.
“Tuesday at about 10 p.m., dispatch got...
‘I saw so much giving this year’
CULLMAN, Ala. - April Bowen German, with the help of family and friends, created Victoria’s Hope in her mother’s memory as a ministry to single parents in need. Over a short time, the charity turned into a business, with a Cullman-based thrift store that...
Obituary: Lehman Clarence Ragland
Lehman Clarence Ragland, 80, of Cullman entered into rest Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Ragland was born Sept. 18, 1940 on Malvern, Arkansas. Lehman loved fishing and loved to talk.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Lehman is...
Obituary: Wendell Milford Wisener
Wendell Milford Wisener passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at his residence. He was born Dec. 19, 1933, in Alabama to Theodore and Lilly Mae Wisener.
Survivors include his wife Carolyn Wisener; son Randy (Penny) Wisener; daughter Angie Emigh; son Barry (Yindee) Bates; daughter Kerri...
‘We need prayers and we need our community to help slow the spread’
CULLMAN, Ala. - In its weekly COVID-19 update for the community, Cullman Regional reported Wednesday 83 positive patients, with 21 currently on ventilators. The update said Cullman Regional has reported 107 COVID deaths to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH); 80 of those...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 28
unlawful possession of marijuana; Hwy. 69 S
unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia,...
‘That siren was just a lightning magnet’
BERLIN, Ala. - Heated controversy was sparked after the Berlin Town Council at its last meeting decided not to repair or replace an outdoor tornado siren that sustained lightning damage. With many people expressing concern about the possible lack of forewarning in the event...
Cullman Regional at 175% ICU capacity due to COVID-19; Dec. 29 daily update
Updated 12-31-20 12:01 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Tuesday reported it is currently treating 75 COVID-19 positive patients, with 20 of those patients now on ventilators. There is also one non-COVID patient on a ventilator. That means the hospital's Critical Care Unit,...
Obituary: Gary Melvin Cannady
Mr. Gary Melvin Cannady of Cullman passed away Dec. 28, 2020 at the age of 74. He was born June 21, 1946 in Falkville to Roy Melvin and Lavern Collun Cannady.
Mr. Cannady worked and retired from AT&T as a general manager in network provisioning.
Graveside...
Obituary: Laura Ethylene Stallings
Funeral services for Laura Ethylene Stallings, 86, of Sardis will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at Sardis Baptist Church #2; Rev. William McClellan officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at the church from noon-2 p.m.
Cullman...
Obituary: Ola Jean Wright
Funeral services for Ola Jean Wright, 89, of Cullman will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Chuck Kennedy officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-noon prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Barbara Hooper Ellsworth
Barbara Holley was born in Birmingham, Alabama Dec. 30, 1938 to Velma and Clyde Holley. She was 4 years old when her mother accepted the truth written in God’s Holy Word and became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Barbara was baptized in 1951. In 1956,...
Obituary: Sandra Eileen Coker Sims
Sandra Eileen Coker Sims, 65, of Eva passed away Dec. 27, 2020. She was born Feb. 7, 1955 in Cullman County.
Mrs. Sims graduated Holly Pond High School in 1973, and went on to become a CNA, most recently employed with Summerford Nursing Home. Sandra...
Obituary: Jeanette McCormick Monroe Sandlin
Jeanette McCormick Monroe Sandlin of Bremen passed away Dec. 23, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born in Cullman March 30, 1937 to Charlie McCormick and Bertha Morgan McCormick.
She is preceded in death by her husband J.B. Sandlin; parents; son Kenneth Michael...
Obituary: Carmen Oden Underberg
Carmen Oden Underberg, June 4, 1958 – Dec. 28, 2020
Carmen was loved by all who knew her, and in turn she dearly loved her family and friends. The most special people in her life were her husband Jeff, her daughter Natalie, and her two...
Obituary: Judith Brock
Graveside services for Judith Brock, 77, of Hanceville will be at noon Wednesday, Dec.30, 2020 at Center Hill Cemetery in Hanceville.
Mrs. Brock is survived by her husband Douglas Franklin 'Joe' Brock; daughters Suzanne (Jim) Turner, Leasa Brock, Angela (Pete) Brock, and Dana Loyd; grandchildren...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview rallies to top Brindlee Mtn. 64-58
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Lions of Brindlee Mountain for an afternoon contest at Joe Shults Gymnasium and after a rocky third quarter, the Aggies rallied and thanks in large part to a huge fourth quarter from Owen Yarbrough, pulled away...
‘A year we will always remember’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Children and teens’ clothing and accessory boutique Curt’s Closet is already well-known for the one major feature that sets it apart from the area’s retail stores: everything is free. For families who qualify, kids get to come and shop for clothes,...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29, 2020. 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
Dec. 27
duty upon striking fixtures on highway; person; 13th...
ADPH launches new COVID-19 vaccine dashboard; Moderna vaccine arrives
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has launched a new COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard to make it easier for the public to navigate vaccine information. The dashboard, which details the number of vaccines shipped to Alabama and dispensed, can be...
County’s volunteer EMS providers to begin receiving Moderna vaccine today
CULLMAN, Ala. – Licensed emergency medical services (EMS) providers within Cullman County’s volunteer fire departments will begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna today. EMS providers are part of Phase 1a of the Alabama Department of Public Health’s (ADPH) Vaccine Allocation Plan.
Jeff Byars, who...
Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program extended into 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the extension of the Alabama Broadband Connectivity (ABC) for Students program through the spring semester of 2021, thanks to a provision in the latest COVID-19 relief package passed by Congress last week and signed by...
Nearly all AT&T services restored following Christmas morning blast
CULLMAN, Ala. - After an explosion rocked Nashville on Christmas morning, many AT&T users around the Tennessee Valley area found that they had unreliable connectivity, if any at all, due to damage at one of the company’s facilities. In addition to residential phone and...
Alabama nursing homes beginning COVID-19 vaccinations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama nursing homes were set to begin vaccine clinics Monday as part of the federal government’s Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. Nursing home residents and employees (as well as those from assisted living facilities) are part of Phase 1a of...
Good Hope passes amended mobile home ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council on Monday night passed by unanimous vote an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 009-2019 regarding manufactured home parks, mobile homes and manufactured homes within city limits. The vote was taken after the second reading of...
Obituary: Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore, 93, of Eva passed away Dec. 24, 2020. She was born Feb. 23, 1927 to Oscar and Pananna Dendy Johnson.
After graduating from Eva High, Mrs. Moore worked in the medical records department at the TB Hospital in Flint. She also worked at...
Obituary: Tommy M. “Buddy” Estes
Tommy M. “Buddy” Estes, 82, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Estes was born July 8, 1938 in Walker County, Alabama. Buddy graduated in the Class of 1956 of Curry High School and was a proud...
Obituary: Nicolo Salvatore Buccellato
Memorial service details for Nicolo Salvatore Buccellato, 88, of Arab are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Buccellato passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital. He was born...
Obituary: Gladys E. Cagle
With heavy hearts we announce the death of Gladys E. Cagle. Ms. Cagle passed away Dec. 25, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born Dec. 1, 1930 in Cullman, AL to Howard A. Tapscott and Lora Mae Gertsman Tapscott. She was a devoted wife, mother...
Obituary: Gilbert Fredrick Dahlke
In loving memory of Gilbert Fredrick Dahlke.
Gilbert Dahlke, 75, of Cullman was born Jan. 6, 1945 in Cullman County. Mr. Dahlke passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents William Fredrick...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 21
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle; Hwy. 69 S
unlawful possession of a...
Obituary: Donna Marie Sims
Donna Marie Sims, 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Donna was born March 18, 1957 in Hollywood, Florida.
Donna is survived by her husband of 45 years, Michael Anthony Sims; brother James E. (Cynthia) Kremsner; sisters Marilou Kremsner and Janice Peak-Haynes;...
Obituary: Dorothy Mae Ballenger
A graveside service for Dorothy Mae Ballenger will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at Cold Springs Cemetery in Bremen. Reverends Richard Bailey and Brain Calvert will be officiating.
Mrs. Ballenger was born May 31, 1946 to Clarence and Freda (Lair) Harris in Hammond, Indiana...
Obituary: David Leldon Richter
Funeral services for David Leldon Richter, 71, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. John Richter officiating; burial at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Richter passed away...
Obituary: Glenn Virgil Wadsworth
Glenn Virgil Wadsworth of Hueytown (later Holly Pond), Alabama left his earthly body behind on Dec. 22, 2020. The Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord so he made it just in time to celebrate how...
ADOL announces new phone appointment system, discontinuing in-person assistance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor this week announced a new phone appointment system for unemployment compensation claimants who need assistance with their claims.
The new phone system will debut Jan. 4, 2021. Beginning Jan. 3, 2021, claimants can call 1-800-361-4524 after 5...
Tips for hunting the rut in Alabama
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
While the white-tailed deer rut has come and gone in a few areas in Alabama, hunters in the majority of the state are dealing with the December doldrums, waiting for the breeding season to begin in...
Obituary: Steve Wayne Tucker
A memorial service for Steve Wayne Tucker, 70, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Tucker passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. He...
Obituary: William Austin Hendrix
William Austin Hendrix, 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. William was born March 24, 1943 to Joe and Vela Craft Hendrix.
His parents preceded him in death along with his sister Jo Carol Hendrix.
William is survived by his wife Patsy Hendrix;...
Obituary: Jerry Edwin Freeman
Jerry Edwin Freeman, 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Jerry was born July 15, 1947 in Cullman County, Alabama.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna Lou Reid Freeman; daughter Sarah (Michael) Graham; son Timothy Felton (Barbara) Freeman;...
Obituary: Melbaline Rogers
Funeral services for Melbaline Rogers, 84, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Destiny Church in Cullman. As per state mandate masks will be required. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service beginning at noon. Burial will follow...
Obituary: Freda James Swann
Private funeral services for Freda James Swann, 78, of Somerville will be Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Hollis Gardner, Glendal Bridgmon, and Steve Taylor officiating; burial at Ryans Creek Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs....
Obituary: Nita Ann Drake
Graveside services for Nita Ann Drake, 53, of Grant will be at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery Dec. 30, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. with Christopher Stephenson officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Drake passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 at her residence. She...
Obituary: Stephen Wayne Adamson
Stephen Wayne Adamson passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 5, 1953 in Cullman, AL to Tim and Wilma Adamson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Bobby Adamson; and sisters Patsy Adamson and Sue...
Cullman Fire Rescue raises $350 for Cullman County DHR
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the month of November, Cullman firefighters got into the spirit of giving through an unusual method: growing mustaches. Kyle Elliott, a member of Cullman Fire Rescue, said the “No Shave November” fundraiser raised $350 to benefit kids through the Cullman...
Holiday update from the Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many businesses and organizations either adjusting their schedules or closing down entirely for the long holiday weekend, many people may be concerned about the Cullman County Animal Shelter and how the animals will be spending the holidays. Dwain Floyd, director...
Berlin will not repair, replace tornado siren; free public Wi-Fi a no-go
Updated 12-26-20 at 7:03 p.m.
BERLIN, Ala. – At its November meeting, the Berlin Town Council approved a spending plan for its remaining Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds, including $4,800 to purchase equipment to create public Wi-Fi areas in the...
Holiday home fire safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the increased use of fireplaces and space heaters, celebratory candles and decorative lights and electronics, the chance of fire-related incidents increases around the winter holidays. Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry, Cullman Fire Inspector Jason Heaton and Berlin Volunteer Fire Department...
Fighting the holiday or wintertime blues
CULLMAN, Ala. - Winter is can be a stressful and depressing time for some people. The decreased sunlight, colder temperatures, dreary landscapes, holiday stress and increased time staying indoors all contribute to seasonal depression, and the isolation necessary this year to prevent the spread...
Obituary: William Ronald “Ronnie” Hendon
William Ronald “Ronnie” Hendon, 73, of Arley entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ronnie was born Oct. 12, 1947 in West Palm Beach, Florida to William Elber and Rutha Mae Holt Hendon. Ronnie loved hunting, fishing, camping and grilling....
Obituary: Karen Tipton Hanson
Karen Tipton Hanson, 64, of Joppa, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. She was born Feb. 27, 1956 in Arab, Alabama to Conrad and Sue Henderson Tipton.
Karen was a cosmetologist for 42 years and she owned and operated her own salon for many...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 46 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,801 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,172 were confirmed...
Christmas wishes: Community leaders share Christmas messages
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s mayors and commissioners share their Christmas wishes for their communities.
Baileyton Mayor Windell Calloway
“We would like to thank everyone who has helped our new council get off to a great start. We also want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas...
‘We could have this thing ended by the spring’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dr. Scott Warner, a pulmonologist who practices at Chest Medicine of Cullman and who has advised community leaders on the COVID-19 pandemic offered a stark warning ahead of Christmas: the local health care system does not have the capacity to handle...
Obituary: Earnie Sullins
On Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at the age of 95, Earnie Sullins of Hanceville went home to be with the Lord. He died at CRMC, with his daughter Bonnie by his side.
Earnie was born Aug. 23, 1925 to Homer Joshua and Katie Bauer Sullins....
Obituary: Audry Lee Goode
Graveside services for Audry Lee Goode, 87, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 at Baldwin Presbyterian Cemetery; Rev. Herman Lambert officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Goode passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at her residence. ...
Obituary: Sandra Kaye Humphrey
Funeral services for Sandra Kaye Humphrey, 72, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Shane Wheeler and Jerry Lake officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service....
Keep your body moving during the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Schools are out for the Christmas holidays and the kids are likely happy to be home and relax. It’s easy for them to get in the habit of sleeping in late, watching television or playing video games and staying inside. Especially...
ADPH reports 1 severe allergic reaction following COVID-19 immunization
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has been made aware that a person who received the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday experienced anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) several minutes after taking the vaccine and while in required post-vaccine observation. The...
West Point council amends budget; Town employees get bonus
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council voted Monday night to amend the Town’s 2020-2021 budget to include the cost of repaving County Road 1141.
The cost for the approximately 2 miles of roadway inside the town limits was $307,273.82. The work was...
‘We are there for them and will continue to be there during this pandemic’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Some of the perhaps most unsung heroes in the COVID-19 pandemic are the paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who make up Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
According to Cullman EMS Director James Curtis, his department runs 14 paramedics and EMTs per...
Holiday safety: Tips to keep thieves at bay
CULLMAN, Ala. - When gifts and presents abound, so do burglars and thieves looking for easy targets. As people make last-minute shopping trips in the next few days and receive presents through the weekend, many may be concerned about how to keep themselves and...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Good Hope at home
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point returned home to face Good Hope Tuesday night after splitting a pair of Monday nights by Fyffe. Good Hope was fresh off a sweep of Fairview on Friday, but the Warriors and Lady Warriors wound up taking both...
Storefront charm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s charms, especially at Christmastime, have made the city a shopping destination for many local and out of town holiday shoppers. Part of the charm comes from the beautiful and festive storefronts throughout Cullman’s Warehouse District and Historic Downtown. In the...
Obituary: Elbert Ray Thornton
On Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 Elbert Ray Thornton, 83, passed away at Cullman Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home from 1:30-3 p.m.
A U.S. Navy veteran and longtime member of the Teamsters Union, Ray returned to...
Obituary: Jeremiah Nathaniel Sansing
Jeremiah Nathaniel Sansing, 25, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. He was born March 17, 1995 in Jefferson County to Paul Edward Sansing, Jr. and Rebecca Simmons.
Jeremiah enjoyed skateboarding and biking. He could do amazing tricks and stunts with both his board...
Obituary: Judy Kaye Huddleston
Judy Kaye Huddleston, 69, of Holly Pond passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. She was born Sept. 23, 1951, to J.B. and Dorothy Dunkin Neal.
Mrs. Huddleston was an elementary school teacher for 31 years at Holly Pond School, and she continued to mold and...
Obituary: John William Purser
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for John William Purser, 63, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Purser passed away Dec. 20, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born Jan. 30, 1957 to John Wayne and Sena...
‘We continue to see families struggling and patients fighting for their lives’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is still seeing record numbers of COVID-19 hospitalizations, with the Christmas holiday almost here and fears that people gathering to celebrate could bring about a spike that might overwhelm the system in January. As of Tuesday morning, the hospital...
Free public Wi-Fi now available in Garden City Park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - As of Monday, Dec. 21, residents of Garden City can access free public Wi-Fi in the park across from town hall every day from 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
A project that's been months in the making, the Wi-Fi is being paid for...
Cullman Police surprise safe drivers with Christmas goodies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) spent some time Tuesday prowling the city streets in search of . . . good drivers! Armed with ice chests full of hams and turkeys, officers looked for drivers exhibiting safe driving habits, and rewarded them...
Alabama Farm Credit donates $5K to 4-H Foundation
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit recently awarded $5,000 to the Alabama 4-H Foundation. The donation supports youth programs across the state.
“It’s important to us to partner with organizations supporting our youth,” said Mel Koller, Alabama Farm Credit president and chief executive officer. “We’re...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors split home matchups with Fyffe
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Fyffe Red Devils made the trip to West Point for a pair of varsity matchups against the Warriors and split their meetings against the home teams. The Lady Warriors took the first game 67-44 but the Red Devils were...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 21; record statewide hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,521 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,239 were confirmed...
Bringing out the Best: ‘Shop with a Cop’ continues bringing Christmas cheer
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) could not hold its annual “Shop with a Cop” event the way it usually has, but that did not stop officers from doing what they could to make the season bright for children of families in...
Cullman Police, CCSO recover Chevrolet Colorado from Duck River
CULLMAN, Ala. – A white Chevrolet Colorado was pulled from Duck River in Cullman County Monday. Divers with the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with Eric Parker of the North Alabama Diver Center, located and recovered the vehicle.
“Officer...
Obituary: Wilford Cleveland Butts
A graveside service will be held for Wilford Cleveland Butts, 89, of Cullman, Alabama Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Garden City Cemetery. Mr. Butts passed away Dec. 21, 2020, with Reverend Matthew Smith officiating and Hanceville Funeral Home directing.
The son of...
Obituary: Paul Evan Jones
Paul Evan Jones passed away from cancer Dec. 16, 2020, at home with his wife by his side.
Paul proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years, earning a multitude of the highest accolades, and retiring at the rank of Chief Warrant...
Obituary: Wendell Wilbur Guthrie
Wendell Wilbur Guthrie, 78, of Baileyton passed away peacefully at his residence Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 with his family at his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sanford and Madge Waldrop Guthrie and his grandparents Sanford and Ella Guthrie and William and...
Obituary: Vernon Ray Henderson
Funeral services for Vernon Ray Henderson, 73, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Center Grove Cemetery with military honors. Rev. Keith Whitley will be officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 17
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1136
burglary; Red Hill...
ADPH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine expected in Alabama today
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) said Monday it expected doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will arrive at some Alabama facilities later Monday and more are expected over the next couple of days now that Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)...
I-65 pursuit ends in Morgan County
DECATUR, Ala. - At approximately 5:19 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, a pursuit began when an ALEA Trooper attempted to stop a 2004 Toyota Avalon for speeding on Interstate 65 northbound, near the 277 mile marker in Jefferson County.
The Avalon attempted to elude the ALEA...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,497 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,247 were confirmed...
Obituary: Cathy Jones
A graveside service for Cathy Jones, 69, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at New Prospect Cemetery with Randy Moon officiating. No visitation is planned.
Cathy died Saturday the 19th at CRMC.
She leaves behind and will be missed by...
Obituary: Herbert “Herb” Johnson
Herbert “Herb” Johnson passed away at the age of 95 Saturday, Dec. 19. Herb was born March 15, 1925 in Cullman County, Alabama to Louis Emmitt and Bama Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy and son Stan Johnson (Betty).
Herb is survived...
Obituary: Nella Butler
Funeral services for Nella Butler, 93, of Cullman will be at noon Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Simcoe Methodist Cemetery; Rev. Steven Sutter officiating. Visitation for Mrs. Butler will be from 11 a.m.-noon at the funeral home. ...
Obituary: Virginia Carolyn Shelton
Virginia Carolyn Shelton,79, of Hanceville, Alabama passed at Cullman Regional Medical Center Dec. 19, 2020. Carolyn was born Oct. 19, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama to Bernice and Samuel Hughes.
She married the love of her life, Zelmar Shelton, Feb. 27, 1960. She worked as an...
Obituary: Clara Christine Willingham
Funeral services for Clara Christine Willingham, 82, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from noon-2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
City, County holiday hours, sanitation schedules
Cullman County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The offices will also be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 31-Jan. 1 in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Cullman County sanitation routes will run normally on these...
Obituary: Ronnie James Boyd
Ronnie James Boyd, 71, of Addison entered into rest Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Boyd was born April 9, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan. Ronnie loved to play cards and watch The Price Is Right. He enjoyed reading his Bible and...
Obituary: Sarah Jeanette Sims
Funeral services for Sarah Jeanette Sims, 83, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Jimmy Sawyer and Randy Jackson will be officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for guests...
(Updated) Woman killed in Saturday morning wreck on Hwy. 157
Updated 12-20-20 at 3:15 p.m.
WEST POINT, Ala. - One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash along the 12000 block of Alabama Highway 157 North, near J&D Tire and the intersection with County Road 1224, Saturday morning at approximately 11 a.m.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point, Good Hope claim County Middle School Tournament titles
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – It was championship Saturday at Joe Shults Gymnasium as both the girls and boys Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournaments came to a close. The West Point Lady Warriors took the first title game of the day over Fairview 37-28 and...
Christmas gifts with local flavor, part 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s local merchants are full of popular and unique Christmas gift ideas. Thursday, The Tribune stopped by a few more of the city’s local businesses in an effort to find out what’s hot this year and to give the last-minute shoppers...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 54 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,473 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,263 were confirmed...
ADPH: Avoid gatherings during the holiday season; home is safer
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama continues to have significant community spread of COVID-19 that is not adequately mitigated, and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) strongly urges caution during the holiday season. Any gathering with family and friends who live outside one’s own household...
Cullman County farmer Ben Haynes wins state title for corn crop yield
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Cullman County farmer Ben Haynes recently placed first in Alabama in the 2020 National Corn Growers Association yield contest. Ben’s yield of 266.4 bushels per acre was the top yield in the no-till non-irrigated category.
Haynes, who is the president of...
Love thy neighbor
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont residents began receiving holiday gift packages Friday afternoon to help them stay safe from COVID-19. Mayor Radginal Dodson and members of the town council began going door-to-door distributing masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to every household in town.
The mayor...
