Obituary: Ophelia Brannon
Graveside services for Ophelia Brannon, 99, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Mt. Zion Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Brannon passed away Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at Cullman Regional. She...
Obituary: Shirley Williams Fowler
Shirley Williams Fowler, 77, passed away Dec. 8, 2020. She was born Oct. 23, 1943 to Lincoln and Mary Young Williams.
Shirley was the youngest of four daughters and grew up mostly at Valley Grove. Her family was in Missouri when she started first grade....
Obituary: Rocky Terry Campbell
Rocky Terry Campbell, 60, of Crane Hill, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Dec.8, 2020. Rocky was born Aug. 10, 1960 in Birmingham, Alabama.
Rocky is survived by his wife of 38 years, Darlene Cleghorn Campbell; son Terry Campbell; daughters Tabitha (Jamie) Scott, Keisha (Nathan) Miller, and...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Pace
Funeral services for Robert Wayne Pace, 82, of Cullman, AL will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Valley Springs Cemetery in Good Hope. Reverend Rick Briscoe will be officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:30...
Obituary: James Renee Anderson
James Renee Anderson passed away Dec. 7, 2020. Renee was born in Cullman County on Prospect Mountain in 1926 to Clarence and Pearl Stewart Anderson who preceded him in death.
He had two sisters and one brother. He was married for almost 60 years to...
Obituary: Douglas Alan Kalvig
Douglas Alan Kalvig, 61, of Double Springs, entered into rest Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Doug was born Oct. 29, 1959 in Waterloo, Iowa. He enjoyed traveling, golfing and football, especially Alabama, but most of all, he loved spending time with...
‘We’re looking at some pretty dark days for the foreseeable future’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – “Because the pandemic has stretched must longer than we ever imagined, we’re all just downright exhausted by the disruptions to our daily lives,” said Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey in a press conference Wednesday, “and even though the vaccine’s delivery is right...
Justice Dept. files lawsuit against State of AL for unconstitutional conditions in State’s prisons for men
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The U.S. Department of Justice on Wednesday filed suit against the State of Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections. The complaint alleges that the conditions at Alabama’s prisons for men violate the Constitution because Alabama fails to provide adequate protection...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 9, 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. 3
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle;...
Library wishes granted
VINEMONT, Ala. - The students at Vinemont Middle School have new books in their school library to enjoy, thanks to two grants totaling close to $3,500 awarded to Librarian Danielle Partain.
Partain received a Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant and the Cullman Electric Cooperative Operation...
Holly Pond council votes to move ahead with tornado siren repair
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The residents of Holly Pond will soon have their tornado siren again after the council on Monday night approved the estimated $20,000 cost to repair it. Although the repair was previously approved by Former Mayor Bill Oliver, the cost had...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects home sweep of Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted their archrivals, the Double Springs Yellow Jackets, in a two-game set at Addison High School. The ladies opened the night with a close 53-48 win and the men followed with a 63-42 win in the nightcap.
Addison 53 – Winston County 48...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders handle Vinemont at home
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope is coming off a sweep of Fultondale on the road and they looked to keep things rolling against a Vinemont squad that is coming off a sweep of their own at Hanceville. It was senior night for Good...
Parade goes on
A large crowd came out Saturday on a beautiful sunny afternoon to see the 31st annual Cullman County Christmas Parade. While other parades scheduled around the area were canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, parade organizers, The Hanceville Civitan Club, felt this outdoor event should...
Obituary: Anthony Gene Yates
Anthony Gene Yates, 52, of Holly Pond passed away Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. He was born June 28, 1968 in Marshall County, to Donald Gene Yates and Gladys Louise Arrington.
Mr. Yates enjoyed football and the outdoors. Before his retirement, Anthony worked as a dog...
Obituary: Aaron Dewayne Freeman
Funeral services for Aaron Dewayne Freeman, 84, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Persimmon Grove Cemetery in Brushy Pond, Alabama. Leon Mauldin will be officiating. Visitation for Mr. Freeman will...
Obituary: Linda Gail Hall
Linda Gail Hall, 78, of Double Springs entered into death Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born June 25, 1942 in Double Springs. She loved gardening, canning, and sewing. She loved her family and was a loving...
Obituary: Jennifer Michelle Hill
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Jennifer Michelle Hill, 30, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Hill passed away Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at UAB Hospital.
She is survived by her mother Tammy (Brian) Cornelius; grandmother Dorothy...
Obituary: Clyde Jerome Speegle
Funeral services for Clyde Jerome Speegle, 70, of Crane Hill, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Stephen Link officiating; interment in Brushy Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-noon prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Leoma White Hood
Leoma White Hood, 93, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at her home.
Leoma was born Jan. 12, 1927 in Winston County to W.F. and Ludie Bailey White.
No public services will be held.
Leoma is survived by her son Larry Hood; daughter...
Obituary: Myrtle “Tiny” Hardin Oaks
Funeral services for Myrtle "Tiny" Hardin Oaks, 89, of Eva will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at Daniels Chapel Baptist Church with Tim Aris, Jeremy Calloway, and Tim Kinney officiating; interment in Daniels Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-2...
Cornerback Brontae Harris named nominee for Burlsworth Trophy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Senior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is given to the most outstanding college football player who began his career as a walk-on.
Harris is one of 67 players nationwide named a nominee and just one...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 8
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Tuesday reported an additional 148 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Cullman County, with 3,814 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Statewide, the ADPH reported 3,218 new confirmed cases....
Federation elects leadership during 99th annual meeting
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The state’s largest farm organization reelected President Jimmy Parnell to a fifth two-year term during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 99th annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 7.
Parnell, a fifth-generation farmer from Stanton in Chilton County, is a partner in his family’s cattle...
(Update) 1 killed in Jones Chapel wreck
Updated 12-8-20 at 10 p.m.
JONES CHAPEL, Ala. - A two-vehicle wreck claimed the life of one man Tuesday afternoon in Cullman County. The incident happened at the intersection of County Roads 1107 and 1114 in the Jones Chapel community at approximately 2:30.
Cullman County Coroner...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 8, 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. 4
first-degree criminal trespassing; person; 6th SW
Dec. 7
fraudulent use...
Cullman’s Haynes re-elected State Women’s Leadership Committee vice chair
Written by Debra Davis
Still farming.
That was the theme of the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 99th annual meeting in Montgomery Dec. 6-7 where members of the state’s largest farm organization gathered to elect leaders, discuss policy and chart a path into the next century.
COVID-19 brought many...
Col. Fallin’s new adventure: Local veteran takes on Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise scholarship funds
CULLMAN, Ala. - Retired U.S. Army Colonel and Fairview High School alumnus Don Fallin is planning his second endurance challenge fundraiser for the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund (JMSF) which honors military service and sacrifice by providing scholarships to veterans and military family members, especially...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 34 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,666 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 954 were confirmed in...
Obituary: Jeremiah Lance Phillips
Jeremiah Lance Phillips, 41, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at his home.
Lance was born Oct. 8, 1979 in Jasper, Alabama.
Lance worked for many years in both the Birmingham and Winston County areas as a funeral director.
He loved Fa So La...
Obituary: Lonnie Frances Ryan
Graveside services for Lonnie Frances Ryan, 96, of Eva will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 at Eva Cemetery with Steve Cummings officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ryan passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at Parkway Medical Center....
Obituary: Virginia P. Parker
Funeral services for Virginia P. Parker, 93, of Cullman, AL will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, at 2 p.m. with Ken Forrest officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020...
Obituary: William Franklin Self
Graveside services for William Franklin Self, 73, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at Berlin Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Self passed away Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at his residence. He...
Obituary: Joyce Granade Phillips
Joyce Granade Phillips, 82, of Crane Hill was born Jan. 8, 1938 in Holly Pond went to meet her Savior Dec. 7, 2020.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles Phillips; sons Randy (Jenny) Phillips and Rex Phillips; grandchildren Tanya (Tim) Arnold,...
Obituary: Linda Westbrook Veal
Mrs. Linda Westbrook Veal, 79, of Rainsville, Alabama passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kenneth Johnson officiating and Rainsville Funeral...
Obituary: Christine Johnston Coppedge
In loving memory of Christine Johnston Coppedge.
Mrs. Coppedge was born Dec. 25, 1929 in Hanceville, Alabama to Wilburn and Josephine (Cone) Johnston.
She is survived by her daughter Pam Reid; two grandchildren Brett (Jennifer) White and Lacey (Zach) McGriff; four great-grandchildren Tarrant White, Lexi White,...
Obituary: Gwendolyn Duke Cockrell
Funeral services for Gwendolyn Duke Cockrell of Cullman, AL will be at noon Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time.
Obituary: Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Wolfert
Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Wolfert, 63, of Addison entered into rest Dec. 5, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Wolfert was born Oct. 25, 1957 in Hollywood, Florida. Larry loved his grandkids and great grandkids and was a good-hearted person. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Visitation will be...
Cullman council approves COVID-safe special needs Christmas celebration, Arnold St. RR crossing upgrades
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a request from Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) Therapeutic Recreation Special Needs Program for a COVID-safe drive-thru Christmas celebration at Depot Park Dec. 17 from 5-7 p.m.
According to the request, “Families...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 7, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 3
domestic violence; CR 1592
theft of property; CR 717
theft of property; CR 1087
theft of property;...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats compete at AHSAA State Swim Meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Swim and Dive Meet was held at the Huntsville Aquatics Center and Cullman High School had several swimmers in the field. Reese McNeel, Madison Clements, Ruby Hudson and Anna Page represented the Bearcats at this year’s State...
ALEA requesting public’s assistance in fatal Cullman Co. crash investigation
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A vehicle striking a power line at approximately 5:40 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 along the 9400 block of Alabama Highway 157 in front of Foley Products in Cullman County led to the death of a pedestrian who was moments before...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 38 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,632 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 948 were confirmed in...
Obituary: Charlotte Mosley
Graveside services for Charlotte Mosley, 74, of Sylvania will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home-Cemetery with Mike Adams officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mosley passed away Saturday, Dec....
Obituary: Hermina Johnson
Funeral services for Hermina Johnson, 82, of Vinemont will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Johnson passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born Friday, Oct. 14, 1938 to Herman Schaffer and...
Obituary: Betty Sue Self Graves
Betty Sue Self Graves passed away Dec. 5, 2020 at the age of 94.
She was born Aug. 23, 1926 in Cullman to Henry Mancil and Sarah Pearline Green Self.
She is preceded in death by her husband Edgar C. Graves.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday,...
Republican Women make donation to VFW
The Cullman County Republican Women donated $500 to Cullman’s Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 recently. President Jacqueline Schendel presented the check to Post Commander Brian Monk. The Republican Women meet monthly at 6 p.m. at the VFW building located at 112 Veterans Dr....
Merrill honors AL EMA, Office of Information Technology, Power cooperatives with NASS Medallions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Wednesday awarded the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, the Alabama Office of Information Technology, Alabama Power, the Alabama Rural Electric Association, Electric Cities of Alabama and PowerSouth with NASS Medallions.
These medallions recognize individuals, groups and...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 59 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,594 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 930 were confirmed in...
Obituary: Larry Michael Brown
Funeral services for Larry Michael Brown, 48, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Emeus Baptist Cemetery; Rev. Rodger McManus officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Brown passed away...
Obituary: Jerry Parker
A graveside service for Mr. Jerry Parker, 83, of Bremen will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 at Bates Cemetery near Guthery’s Crossroad. No visiting hours are planned.
Jerry spent 30 years as a truck driver for Georgia Highway Express. In his...
Obituary: Willene Ann Young Duncan
Willene Ann Young Duncan, 69, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Lakeland Hospital.
She was born Dec. 15, 1950 in Tennessee.
Willene is survived by her husband William Duncan; her daughter Shawn Young; a stepdaughter Althea Aaron; and a brother...
(Updated) Early morning wreck leaves 1 dead
LATEST UPDATE: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2020/12/07/alea-requesting-publics-assistance-in-fatal-cullman-co-crash-investigation/
Updated 12-5-20 at 3:57 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - An early morning crash and its aftermath along the 9400 block of U.S. Highway 157 in front of Foley Products claimed the life of a young woman Saturday.
Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified...
Hanceville decked out for holidays
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - A sizable crowd braved the cold temperatures Friday evening to see the tree lighting ceremony at Hanceville’s Veterans Memorial Park. This is the fourth year the Hanceville Civitan Club has organized the tree lighting and Tinsel Trail.
Rev. James Fields served as...
Javon Daniel passes 20-year mark as head of Cullman Caring for Kids
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tribune recently learned that Javon Daniel, executive director of Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), has quietly slipped past the 20 year mark in his service to that agency and to its numerous clients, and we want to wish him a...
Public land provides opportunities to hunt rut all season
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Most people think the rutting activity of white-tailed deer in Alabama occurs mostly in January and into February. However, if you’re willing to travel, hunters can take advantage of the rut in the state from mid-November...
Obituary: Jimmy B. Riddle
Master Sergeant (Ret) Jimmy B. Riddle, 72, of Cullman died peacefully in his sleep on Dec. 2, 2020.
He was a devoted husband to his wife Cheryl Tyler Riddle to whom he was married for 54 years, 8 months and 9 days. Born in Dunn,...
Obituary: Zeak “Sonny” Clifford Mitchell, Jr.
Zeak "Sonny" Clifford Mitchell, Jr., passed away Nov. 29, 2020.
Cliff was born on March 15, 1933, in Cullman, Alabama, to Evelyn (Harris) and Zeak Mitchell, Sr. He graduated from Fairview High School in Cullman, AL. After high school, Cliff joined the United States Army....
Obituary: Charlsie Faye Loyd
Charlsie Faye Loyd, 93, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Dec. 1, 2020 at Cullman Regional.
She was born Sept.21, 1927, to the late John Oliver and Mae Belle Scott.
Faye is survived by her three sons Clarence Herman (Becky) Loyd, Robert Eugene (Sheila) Loyd, and Terry...
Obituary: Shirley May (Campbell) Peak
Mrs. Shirley May (Campbell) Peak, 83, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Friday, Dec. 4, 2020. Shirley was born Feb. 6, 1937 in Cullman, Alabama.
Shirley is survived by son Randy Peak; daughters Donna (Neal) McKoy, Sherry (Philip) Blackwood, Denise (David Stallings), Shirlene (Curtis) Lindsey, and...
Obituary: Larry Monroe Folds
Funeral services for Larry Monroe Folds, 73, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens with military honors. Rev Steve Rodgers and Rev. Tommy Graves will be officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home...
Obituary: Jewell Turner Harvell
Funeral services for Jewell Turner Harvell, 84, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Dodge City. Craig Edwards and Larry Walker will be officiating. Visitation is at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Michael “Mike” R. Heatherly
Michael “Mike” R. Heatherly, 68, died Wednesday afternoon the 2nd of December 2020 in the presence of loved ones.
He is survived by his wife Bonnie Daily Heatherly; his sons Brian (Heather) and Ben (Loren); and four grandchildren Ashlen, Brooks, Magnolia, and Emory Kate. He is...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 4; record statewide hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 50 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,535 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 920 were confirmed in...
Cullman Regional selected as 1st round COVID-19 vaccination site for Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Friday announced it is one of 13 health systems in the state of Alabama selected to provide vaccinations to frontline health care workers in the first round of COVID-19 vaccine distributions in the state.
“We are proud to have...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 4, 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. 1
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; miscellaneous;...
Merchants Bank donates $21K to 3 local charities
CULLMAN, Ala. - Merchants Bank on Wednesday presented checks totaling $21,000 to three local charities: Cullman Caring for Kids, Good Samaritan Health Clinic and Hospice of Cullman County each received $7,000 from the proceeds of the bank’s 27th annual Merchants Charity Classic Golf Tournament...
Tune in: City of Cullman Christmas tree lighting tonight
CULLMAN, Ala. - The City of Cullman recently canceled its annual Christmas parade and Christmas tree lighting extravaganza, but the lighting will go on in virtual form tonight at 7 p.m., streamed on the websites of Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST) and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison collects comfortable sweep of Lynn
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lynn Bears, county rivals from the far western edges of Winston County, for a two-game set at lovely Allen Stephenson Gymnasium Thursday night. The girls were too much for the Lady Bears and ran away with an 82-32 victory...
Obituary: Kathleen Dellaccio
On Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, Kathleen Dellaccio, a loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 70.
Kathleen was born Dec. 16, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama to Vernon and Vida Blackwell. She was raised in the Mobile area until seventh...
Obituary: Ronald Gene Rusk
A private funeral service for Ronald Gene Rusk, 76, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at Emeus Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Revs. Steven Sutter, Lane Sheppard, Paul Cleghorn and Tyler Sheppard will be officiating. The...
Obituary: Vickie Sue Stromatt
Vickie Sue Stromatt, 66, of Double Springs passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Southern Tennessee Regional Medical Center in Lawrenceburg, TN.
She was born July 15, 1954 in Decatur, Illinois to Donald and Daisy Norman Coggins. Vickie enjoyed gardening, baking, crocheting and watching westerns.
She...
Obituary: Kenneth Eugene “Bud” Cagle
Kenneth Eugene “Bud” Cagle, 81, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at his residence.
He was born March 30, 1939 in Double Springs, Alabama. He was a member of Rock Creek Freewill Baptist. He loved to coon hunt in his younger...
Obituary: William Floyd “W.F.” Bailey II
William Floyd “W.F.” Bailey II, 77, of Double Springs entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 14, 1943. W.F. was born and raised in Double Springs and was very fond of his hometown. Kindhearted and a...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 3; record statewide hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 59 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,485 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 873 were confirmed in...
Juvenile transported to hospital after accidental shooting in Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. - A juvenile was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries following what authorities are calling an accidental shooting inside a residence near Holly Pond Thursday afternoon.
"I can confirm that it was a juvenile. It was ruled an...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 30
domestic violence; CR 781
receiving stolen property; Hwy. 69 N
burglary; Hwy. 278 W
theft of property;...
Area seniors looking for pen pals
CULLMAN, Ala. – The residents of USA Healthcare’s Falkville Health & Rehab Center are joining in on the fun of the recently launched USA Healthcare Pen Pal Club, which has already been giving residents at Cullman’s Woodland Village a much needed morale boost as...
4D Farm kicks off ‘Country Christmas’ this Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. - 4D Farm’s “Country Christmas” opens this Saturday, Dec. 5, and the staff is busy putting the finishing touches on the lights and decorations. This will be a first for the popular family attraction as it welcomes visitors for the holiday season....
ALEA: Increase in Troopers equals decrease in Thanksgiving holiday traffic fatalities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw nearly a 30% decrease in overall traffic fatalities during the extended 2020 Thanksgiving travel period. ALEA Troopers investigated only eight traffic-related deaths as compared to 11 during the same...
Cullman Caring for Kids: Plenty of need in the season of giving
CULLMAN, Ala. - As the community enters the season of giving, The Tribune checked in with Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK), one of the area’s most active charities, to see how things are going in the face of the pandemic and often increasing needs...
Obituary: Sara Ann Thomas Jordan
Funeral services for Sara Ann Thomas Jordan, 76, of LaGrange, Ohio will be at noon Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will be from 11 a.m.-noon.
Sara is survived...
Obituary: Eddie Earl James
Memorial services for Eddie Earl James, 75, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the James family.
Mr. James was born Jan. 3, 1945 to Talmadge and Mildred Earlene Quick...
Obituary: Mary Isabell Bookout
Graveside services for Mary Isabell Bookout, of Bremen, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 at the age of 70, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Kinney Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the family requests that...
Obituary: Ronnie Davis
A memorial service for Ronnie Davis, 68, of Bremen, AL will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Dorsey Creek Church. Brother Ted Blalock will be officiating.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife Renee Davis; children Ronnie Scott Davis and James Nicholas Davis;...
Obituary: Angela Lynn Morgan
Angela Lynn Morgan, 57, of Cullman passed away Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 at Cullman Regional. She was born Dec. 21, 1962.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister; and grandmother Mary Plumbley.
Survivors include her husband Johnnie Morgan; sons Roger Calvert, Matthew Morgan,...
‘It is completely up to the community’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around the country, COVID-19 is surging, and Cullman County is no exception. The county has seen 830 cases confirmed in just the last 14 days, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). Hospitalizations are soaring, too. Cullman Regional has...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 2, 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
Nov. 30
third-degree forgery, first-degree theft by deception; EvaBank; Hwy....
Mullins named president of Premier Bank of the South
CULLMAN, Ala. - Premier Bank of the South’s Board of Directors on Wednesday announced that Jacob M. Mullins has been elected president of Premier Bank of the South.
Mullins has been with the bank for 19 years and has served in numerous roles during his...
Starbucks offers free coffee to front-line responders throughout December
In response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and to recognize the significant efforts of the front-line responder and health care community, Starbucks announced Tuesday that it will offer a free tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) to front-line responders at participating U.S....
‘I think Cullman has become a destination shopping place’
Updated 12-2-20 at 10:32 p.m. Whoopsy Daisy has moved to 320 First Ave. SE, Cullman.
CULLMAN, Ala. - This year has been a tough year for small businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this past weekend was Small Business Saturday, a national event which...
Unsung Hero: Nancy Bryant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Child advocacy and child abuse prevention agency Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) has enjoyed the service of Nancy Bryant for more than 20 years. The current assistant director joined CCK as a volunteer in August 2000 and has served as assistant...
A cut above: Alabama Christmas tree farms offer holiday fun
As the calendar flips closer to Dec. 25, Christmas tree farms are providing fresh-cut evergreens and festive holiday experiences for families across Alabama.
“From the Gulf Coast to the Tennessee Valley, Alabama farmers grow, trim and prepare trees of all shapes and sizes,” said Hunter...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors split home matchups with Cold Springs
WEST POINT, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to the campus of West Point High School on a chilly Tuesday night for a pair of varsity matchups against the hosting Warriors and Lady Warriors. The Lady Warriors defended their home floor against the Lady Eagles...
Dec. 1 COVID-19 update: Record statewide hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 48 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,369 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 844 were confirmed in...
Obituary: Hazel Estelle Scott
A memorial service for Hazel Estelle Scott, 86, of Hanceville, Alabama will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Obituary: Connie Cason Allen
Funeral services for Connie Cason Allen of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Leon Mauldin and Devin Allen will be officiating. Visitation for Mrs. Allen will...
Obituary: Betty Jean Howse
Graveside services for Betty Jean Howse, 73, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville.
Ms. Howse is survived by her cousins Dondra (Ronnie) Taylor, Debra (Courtney) White, Pat Scott, Barbara McMinn, and Sandra (Dwight) Laney;...
Obituary: Willie Vonza Baker
Ms. Willie Vonza Baker of Blountsville passed away Nov. 29, 2020 at the age of 66. She was born Jan. 19, 1954 in Shelby County to Dolphy and Ruby Jeanette Grayson Hopkins.
She worked as a registered nurse at The Folsom Center.
Funeral services are Friday,...
Obituary: Martha S. Powe Pellegra
Martha S. Powe Pellegra, beloved Mama Bobo, born June 9, 1926 in Cullman, Alabama passed away Nov. 28, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Sam J. Pellegra after a loving marriage of 41 years. She was preceded in death by her parents...
