Obituary: Randall Shane “Randy” Lynch
Randall Shane “Randy” Lynch, 45, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Randall was born Oct. 18, 1975 to Clifford Legran and Elma Joyce Teichmiller Lynch.
Randy is the owner of Lynch Logistics. He was a loving husband, father, son, Papa, and friend....
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine update
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports there have been 417,528 cases and 6,030 deaths due to COVID-19 in Alabama as of Jan. 15.
To date, 130,394 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Alabama. A total of 370,575 doses...
Restoring Women Outreach enjoys success despite 2020 challenges
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman-based Restoring Women Outreach, Inc., defined by director Summer Burden as “a 12-step-based sober living program for women serving Cullman and its surrounding areas since 2011,” faced many challenges in 2020, especially in its group homes where program participants share common...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 15, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 15, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 14
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person;...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in I-65 crash Thursday night
Updated 1-15-21 at 4:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash along Interstate 65 in Cullman County Thursday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Nathaniel Lee Creasey, 38, of Cullman.
Creasey was pronounced dead at the...
Hanceville mulls senior center project changes, costs
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council on Thursday evening heard from architect Tim Burney, who provided an update on the new senior center building. He, along with the council, continues to adjust plans for the project after the original bid for construction came...
Black Belt Adventures urges hunters to donate venison
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Hunters Helping the Hungry has provided more than a half-million pounds of ground venison to those in need in Alabama, and the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is encouraging hunters to make a special effort...
CCSO, City Sanitation, Hanceville and East Elementary honored with PALS awards
CULLMAN, Ala. - The winners may not have been able to receive their awards in Montgomery as in past non-pandemic years, but that didn’t stop them from being celebrated Thursday when Cullman County PALS (People Against a Littered State) brought them together to present...
Obituary: Barney Vincent
In loving memory of Barney Vincent. Mr. Vincent was born April 27, 1944 in Garden City, AL to Clarence and Gladys (Knight) Vincent. He died at the age of 76 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab Center in Hanceville, AL Jan. 13, 2021.
Barney is survived...
Obituary: Susan Elizabeth Boni
Susan Elizabeth Boni, 64, of Buford, Georgia passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 with family. She was born July 5, 1956 in Albany, New York to Donald and Dolores Murphy.
She was preceded in death by her father Donald Murphy and her husband Joseph Boni,...
Obituary: Della Geneva Bates
Funeral services for Della Geneva Bates, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bobby Hill officiating; interment in Enmondfield Church Cemetery in Addison. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Davis
Billy Wayne Davis, 78, of Vinemont passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Cullman Regional. He was born Aug.5, 1942 to the late Robert and Audie Davis.
Mr. Davis drove a truck for over 50 years and worked for many companies. He served our nation...
Obituary: Freda Gwendolyn Galbreath
Graveside services for Freda Gwendolyn Galbreath, who passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at the age of 86, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at New Mt. Zion Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Freda was born Feb. 7, 1934 to J.W....
Obituary: Howard Jack Payne
Howard Jack Payne, 85, of Vinemont passed from this life Jan. 14, 2021 at his residence. He was born Jan. 14, 1936 to William Henry and Ethel Williams Payne. A private memorial service will be planned by the family.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Results Physiotherapy opens in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Results Physiotherapy, a physical therapy provider with offices across Alabama and the South, opened its doors Monday to its newest office at 1302 Second Ave. SW, Suite F in Cullman, near Firehouse Subs and Marco’s Pizza.
Physical therapist and Clinic Director Russell...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 14, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 14, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 11
possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 91
domestic violence; CR 1725
harassment; CR 1674
...
PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets set for 2021 Cullman County Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament is almost upon us and in a year full of uncertainty for high school athletics, everyone is excited and grateful for this annual event to continue. The Fairview Lady Aggies edged out West Point for...
Frustrations expressed at Colony Town Council meeting
COLONY, Ala. - Despite meeting for close to three hours Tuesday night, the Colony Town Council adjourned without completing any official business. Mayor Curtis Johnson did introduce three new resolutions to be voted on at the next council meeting. Many topics were brought to...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 29 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,450 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 915 were confirmed...
Obituary: Donald Ray Lewis, Jr.
Donald Ray Lewis, Jr., (known by those who knew him well as “Donnie Buckwheat Lewis”) 53, of Cullman passed away Jan. 11, 2021. He was born March 11, 1967 in Jefferson County to Donald Ray Lewis, Sr. and Janice Marie Grubbs.
Mr. Lewis was a...
Obituary: Mamel Arminda Moehring
Mamel Arminda Moehring, 95, of Cullman passed from this life Jan. 13, 2021 at her residence. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Moehring family.
Mrs. Moehring was born Aug. 11, 1925 to James Vernard...
Obituary: Maylon Jerome Fields
Graveside services for Maylon Jerome Fields of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 at Colony Community Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Horace Blount III will be officiating.
Mr. Fields was born April 10, 1956 to James Fields, Sr. and Ophelia (Minnitt) in...
ADPH: Vaccine appointments full, waiting list begins
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Wednesday said there are no more appointments available at county health departments for COVID-19 vaccinations. It said callers will now be placed on a waiting list.
Read the full statement below.
The ADPH is aware...
Wallace State Community College has 93 student-athletes named to ACCC Fall 2020 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College had 93 student-athletes earn a spot on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Fall 2020 Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll.
All recognized on the list achieved a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Wallace State student-athletes earning recognition are as follows:
Baseball: Ben Arnett, Cooper...
Flourish of Cullman clients enjoy success in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flourish of Cullman, which seeks to help people with developmental barriers to employment find ways to work and move toward independent lives, was enjoying a lively 2020 when COVID appeared and everything changed.
Director Melissa Dew shared, “2020 started out with a...
Trump impeached for 2nd time
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time following the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol by what authorities are calling a mob of Trump loyalists.
Trump faces a single charge of...
Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal to be permanent HQ of United States Space Command
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal has been named the preferred location of the permanent headquarters for the United States Space Command. The Secretary of the Air Force, on behalf of the Office of Secretary of Defense, on Wednesday made the announcement.
The Department of...
Exposing popular food safety myths
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – When people think of myths, they think of creatures such as Big Foot or the Loch Ness monster. However, there are several myths that may be living right in the home kitchen. Over the years, many myths surrounding food safety...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 13, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 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
Jan. 11
fourth-degree theft of property, third-degree criminal trespassing;...
Registration opens for 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is an official program of the U.S. Department of Labor and launches Jan. 31. Employers interested in applying for the 2021 program may now create or update existing accounts in preparation of the program’s launch.
These...
Vinemont adopts ordinance establishing procedural rules; Cosper sworn in
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night saw its newest council member, Charlotte Cosper, sworn in when Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown administered Cosper’s oath of office. Cosper was appointed last Thursday night in a special-called meeting to fill the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview splits home area matchups with Brewer
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview played in its first games since last Tuesday when it hosted Brewer in a pair of huge area games. The girls game saw the Lady Aggies roll past the Lady Patriots 60-35 while in the boys’ game, the Aggies fell...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits area double-header at Falkville
FALKVILLE, Ala. -- Addison traveled to Falkville to play a pair of area games with the Blue Devils. In an exciting, down to the wire girls’ game, Falkville won 50-48. The men's game wasn't near as exciting as the Addison team won easily, 72-54.
Falkville 50 –...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors split area tilts with Lawrence County
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the Warriors and Lady Warriors hosted Lawrence County for a pair of area matchups but only one of the West Point squads was able to finish the night with a win. The Lady Warriors weren’t able to overcome some...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 12
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 5,421 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 977 were confirmed...
Obituary: William Kenneth Graham
Mr. William Kenneth Graham of Cullman passed away Jan. 8, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born in Cullman July 23, 1935 to William Ether and Lula Hyatt Graham.
Mr. Graham is a veteran of The United States Navy.
He is preceded in death...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Gusich
Graveside services for Mary Ruth Gusich, who passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at the age of 89, will be at Cullman City Cemetery Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at 11 a.m. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
She was preceded in death by her mother Amanda...
Obituary: Wilma Kay (Jody) Lamont
Wilma Kay (Jody) Lamont was born Jan. 19, 1942 to Elmer and Elsie McAnnally Harper.
She went home Jan. 9, 2021 to meet her loved ones that have passed on: her husband James Lamont; her parents; brothers Howard, Melvin, and her twin brother Willard Ray...
Obituary: Crate Shelton
Visitation for Crate Shelton, 82, of Cullman will be from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in BE Shelton Cemetery in Madison, NC.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Shelton passed away Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021...
Obituary: Bobby Joe Thomas
Bobby Joe Thomas, 75, of Arab passed away Jan. 12, 2021. He was born March 7, 1945 in Cullman County to Carl Willard and Ollie Mae Bush Thomas.
Mr. Thomas was retired. He provided for his family as a truck driver for many years. Bobby...
Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses re-opens; new guidance issued
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) this week for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers. To promote access to capital, only community financial institutions were...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 12, 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
Jan. 9
third-degree theft of property; person; Cullman Shopping...
Cullman council addresses traffic concerns on residential streets, updates wastewater policy
CULLMAN, Ala. - In an early session on Monday, the Cullman City Council passed a resolution adopting what it termed a “traffic calming policy.”
According to the resolution:
“The purpose of this Policy is to create a safe environment for pedestrians and bicyclist in vehicular areas,...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Kilgore, Sr.
Funeral services for Billy Wayne Kilgore, Sr., 78, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will precede the service from 9-11 a.m. Reverend Steve Rodgers will officiate. The interment will follow in...
Obituary: June Bush Tidwell
June Bush Tidwell, 87, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Tidwell was born Nov. 8, 1933 in Jasper, Alabama. June was a member of Arley First Baptist Church and was a former Sunday school...
Obituary: Vonda Lee Holmes
Mrs. Vonda Lee Holmes, 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. Vonda was born Oct. 17, 1933 in Cullman, Alabama.
Mrs. Holmes is survived by son Craig Holmes.
Mrs. Holmes was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, A.P. (Pete) Holmes...
Obituary: Roy Alfred Crawford
Mr. Roy Alfred Crawford of Cullman, Alabama passed away Jan. 11, 2021 at the age of 86. He was born in Lineville, Alabama Feb. 12, 1934 to Willy and Rosy Yancy Crawford.
He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Debera Norman, and son...
Obituary: Dorothy Marie Edwards
Funeral service and visitation for Dorothy Marie Edwards, 86, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Vernon Primitive Baptist Cemetery; Rev. Victor Quick will officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Arzelle Danley
Graveside services for Arzelle Danley, 90, of Cullman, will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at Cullman Memory Gardens with Rev. Don Froelich and Bro. Randy Milligan officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 11
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 15 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,397 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 984 were confirmed...
Good Hope Council votes to purchase The Cotton Gin property
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday night voted 5-1 to approve the City’s purchase of The Cotton Gin restaurant property, including the 5.98 acres, building and restaurant equipment. The property, owned by Elliott Morgan, was offered to the City...
AG Marshall, Montgomery Family Sunshine Center announce Alabama Anti Human Trafficking Alliance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Attorney General Steve Marshall and the Montgomery Family Sunshine Center on Monday announced they will lead a multi-agency alliance of state, federal and nongovernmental partners to combat human trafficking in Alabama. Funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice,...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 11, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 11, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 7
domestic violence, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1502
domestic violence; CR 1191
domestic violence; Scott Drive
harassment;...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine remains limited, continued patience is urged as demand is great
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) knows that many Alabamians are ready to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and appreciates the patience of all citizens during this time. The demand for COVID-19 vaccine continues to exceed supply as Alabama has more...
Cullman’s Alexandria Flanigan crowned Miss Alabama USA
Cullman’s Alexandria Flanigan was crowned Miss Alabama USA Sunday night in Auburn. Flanigan competed as Miss Cullman USA. She was one of 26 contestants from around the state who participated in the pageant, which took place Jan. 9-10. Flanigan will compete for the title...
Shooting reported in NE Cullman County
Updated 1-11-21 2:58 p.m.
JOPPA, Ala. - Authorities responded to a reported shooting along the 400 block of County Road 1769 near the Joppa community Monday afternoon.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) confirmed that one person was injured. The person was transported to an area...
CCSO seeking multi-county semi truck breaking and entering suspects
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is trying to identify suspects who allegedly broke into semi trucks and stole debit cards and other items from the drivers.
According to a media release from the department, on the night of Dec. 30,...
Cullman Regional establishes waiting list for Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics
Updated 1-13-21 1:41 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional has established a waiting list for any community members interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The form to join the waiting list can be completed online at cullmanregional.com/covidvaccine.
Completing the form is not a guarantee of an...
Obituary: Jamie deGraaf
Funeral services for Jamie deGraaf, 50, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. deGraaf passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at...
Obituary: Dennis Earl Richardson
Dennis Earl Richardson, 69, of Cullman passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 6, 1951 to Raymond and Bessie Lee Richardson.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters...
Obituary: Linda Kaye Jones
Funeral services for Linda Kaye Jones, 69, of Logan will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Springhill Baptist Cemetery on Wednesday; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. prior to the...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 10
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 28 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,382 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 998 were confirmed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects Saturday night sweep of Meek
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted its neighbors to the south, Meek High School, Saturday night for a pair of games that mean a lot towards the road to the Winston County championship. The Lady Bulldogs won the first game 45-36 to avenge an earlier loss...
Start planning now for spring gardens
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – While experiencing the cold winter weather, one of the many things people look forward to are luscious spring gardens. It is never too early to start planning. Now is the time for gardeners to begin prepping their gardens for the...
WFF reactivates 800 number for Game Check
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
The toll-free Game Check phone number, 1-800-888-7690, is back and better than ever. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reactivated the number for hunters to comply with the reporting requirements for the...
Obituary: Barbara Tubbs
Graveside services for Barbara Tubbs, 86, of Cullman will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Bethsadia Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Tubbs passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born July...
Obituary: Pauline “Polly” Jones
Funeral services for Pauline "Polly" Jones, 96, of Cullman will be at Springhill Baptist Church Jan. 11, 2020 at 11 a.m. with Ken Dees and Tim Aris officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jones passed away Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at her residence. She...
Obituary: Edward O. McCormick
Funeral services for Edward O. McCormick, 86, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Roundtop Cemetery; Rev. Steve Brown officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home from noon-2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral...
Obituary: John Slatsky
John Slatsky grew up in the small mining town of Brookside, Alabama where he learned the values of God, family, and hard work. These would become the tenets upon which he would build the rest of his life. He grew up as the next...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 32 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,354 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 991 were confirmed...
Fairview’s Col. Donald Fallin begins climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro
TANZANIA - Army veteran and Fairview High School alumnus Col. Don Fallin and a team of fellow vets representing the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund (JMSF) began their ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro on Saturday, seeking to raise awareness and money for the fund, which honors...
Link of Cullman County rethinks approaches, finds new partners in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County, an organization that seeks to bring together multiple resources to combat poverty in our area, faced a serious task in 2020: helping a growing number of people and confronting growing needs while being hindered in fundraising...
Winter Wonderland workers honored
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Friday morning recognized all those who worked together to make the 2020 Winter Wonderland at Sportsman Lake Park a success. In a year that has been especially difficult for area seniors, the Commission, along with the...
‘We are truly better together!’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) saw a lot in 2020: increasing numbers of new clients, dwindling stocks and even a brief closure of its food bank. But the organization also saw its staff get creative in problem solving, and an outpouring...
Remembering Jerry Willibey
The Tribune is paying tribute to those in our community lost to COVID-19. If you would like to share your family’s story, email Christy@CullmanTribune.com.
CULLMAN, Ala. - “He was a pretty quiet guy. If you went into a room full of veterans and started...
Finding a way
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the annual flood of new members joining to kick off New Year’s resolutions, local gyms and fitness centers are finding ways to keep their members healthy and safe while health experts caution about post-holiday spikes in numbers of COVID-19 infections. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders claim area wins at Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Lane Horton Gymnasium at Hanceville High School for a pair of area clashes with the Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs and returned home with a pair of area wins. The Lady Raiders gave Hanceville...
Obituary: Frank B. Shikle
Funeral services for Frank B. Shikle, 89, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Center Grove Baptist Cemetery with military honors. Rev. Scott Sessions will be officiating. Visitation will be Monday from...
Obituary: Robert Oneal Saint
Robert Oneal Saint, 70, of Hanceville, Alabama passed from this life Jan. 7, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mr. Saint was born Oct. 18, 1950 to Velmer and Betsy Ross Saint. A memorial service will be planned and announced at a later date.
Cullman...
Obituary: Larry Wayne Hagood
Funeral services for Larry Wayne Hagood, 72, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Mark Long will officiate. Interment will follow at the Welcome Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will precede the service from...
Obituary: Charles Whitt Lomneck
Charles Whitt Lomneck, 39, of Crane Hill passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at his residence. He was born April 12, 1981 in Orlando, Florida to Donald Lomneck and Judith Wallace.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Charity Lomneck; father-...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 49 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,322 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 941 were confirmed...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 8, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 7
leaving the scene of an accident; person; Main...
Jacobs proclaims January Human Trafficking Awareness Month in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Friday officially proclaimed January 2021 “Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the city of Cullman. On hand to accept the proclamation were Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force members District Judge Wells R. “Rusty” Turner, III, District...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine available to those 75+, first responders Jan. 18
Updated 1-8-21 4:21 p.m.
The ADPH said late Friday afternoon: “Please do not call your local hospital directly to set up appointments to be scheduled to receive your COVID-19 vaccine. We have learned that hospital switchboards are being overwhelmed with phone calls, which is creating...
Victim Services of Cullman sees needs increase in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – The year 2020 was a hard one for all, but victims of domestic violence faced twice the catastrophe as the issues of the pandemic and shutdown led to increases in violence and difficulties in getting help.
Victim Services of Cullman Executive Director...
Remembering Hermina Johnson
The Tribune is paying tribute to those in our community lost to COVID-19. If you would like to share your family’s story, email Christy@CullmanTribune.com.
VINEMONT, Ala. - After battling COVID-19 for a month, Hermina Johnson died Dec. 1, 2020. Johnson tested positive and was...
Year in Review: Cullman County mayors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune reached out to mayors of all Cullman County municipalities to hear what they feel were the highlights in their communities in 2020, as well as what residents can look forward to this year. Carla Hart, Holly PondHighlights of 2020:...
Charlotte Cosper appointed to Vinemont council, place 3
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - Charlotte Cosper was appointed Thursday night to fill the seat left vacant on the South Vinemont Town Council when J.D. Marcum died in November. Cosper will fill place 3.
The council held a special-called meeting Thursday night and started by asking...
Cullman GOP issues statement on events of Jan. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Party on Thursday issued a statement on the chaos that erupted in Washington, D.C. Wednesday, Jan. 6 as the U.S. Congress was in the process of certifying President-Elect Joe Biden’s Electoral College victory over President Donald Trump....
Obituary: Emmett Seimon Blocher, Jr.
Memorial services for Mr. Emmett Seimon Blocher, Jr., 72, of Cullman will be held Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mr. Blocher passed from this life Jan. 7, 2021 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born...
Obituary: Michael Thomas Ashley
Funeral services for Michael Thomas Ashley, 43, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 at Friendship Baptist Church with Tim McCormick officiating; interment in Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at Friendship Baptist...
Obituary: Rev. Albert Dean Estes
Rev. Albert Dean Estes of Falkville, Alabama passed away Jan. 7, 2021 at the age of 85. He was born Sept. 27, 1935 in Pulaski, TN to Ewell Wade and Myrtle Pauline Ramsey Estes. Mr.
Estes was a veteran of The United States Marine Corps....
Obituary: Mark Kibler
Mark Kibler was born in Dothan, Alabama Feb. 3, 1968 to Norma Stephens Kibler and William Harold Kibler. He grew up on his family's farm along with his brother Billy and sisters Robin and Laura. Mark helped his parents on the farm and developed...
Looney sentenced to 99 years for attempted murder of Lt. Rex Sorrow
Updated 1-7-21 3:08 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rodney Deland Looney, 48, of Cullman County on Thursday was sentenced to 99 years in prison by Cullman County Circuit Court Judge Gregory Nicholas for the 2016 attempted murder of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Lt. Rex Sorrow....
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 7, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 4
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of marijuana;...
(Updated) Cullman man killed in crash in Good Hope
Updated 1-9-21 1:44 p.m.
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Cullman was killed in a two-vehicle crash along County Road 437 on the Interstate 65 overpass in Good Hope Wednesday night.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick confirmed the fatality, identifying the victim as Michael Thomas Ashley,...
Saving Forgotten Warriors continues to welcome veterans home
CULLMAN, Ala. - Locally-based veterans’ service organization Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) was moving through the early days of 2020 on a high note, having embarked with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2214 on a unique project to help its clients overcome painful and...
‘The good in this world is still fighting strong’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Karma in Cullman, a group that works toward making positive changes in our community through an array of means- from free community meals to a social media swap meet that only allows free items to be posted- faced off against COVID-19...
Obituary: Lila Mae Edwards
Lila Mae Edwards, 82, of Cullman, passed away Jan. 5, 2021. She was born Jan. 3, 1939 in Morgan County, to Lester and Vernice Miller Cheatham.
Mrs. Edwards was a hard worker. She worked several different jobs throughout her life, including making cigars at the...
