Obituary: Patricia Ann Thomas
Patricia Ann Thomas, 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. Patricia was born June 8, 1956 in Camden, New Jersey.
Patricia is survived by son Daniel (Tammy) Thomas, Jr.; daughters Danielle (Thomas) O'Donnell, Dixie (Robert) Heininger, Deanna (Erik) Schofield, Crystal (Henry) Malone,...
Obituary: Frank Grimes
Funeral services for Frank Grimes, 83, of Cullman will be at noon Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in New Hope #2 Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers and Rev. Earl Harper officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home from...
Obituary: Irvin Brannon, Jr.
Irvin Brannon, Jr., passed away Jan. 4, 2021. He was a loving brother and uncle who never met a stranger. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always had a good joke to tell. He worked as a security guard in Addison and...
Obituary: Hilda Perdue Sandlin
Hilda Perdue Sandlin, 86, a longtime resident of Cold Springs, Alabama and Guntersville, Alabama the last two and a half years to be close to her daughter and son-in-law, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jan. 5, 2021. Graveside services will be...
Obituary: Eleanor Bailey Robinson
Eleanor Bailey Robinson, 97, of Fort Payne, Alabama passed away Dec. 31, 2020.
Eleanor was born Oct. 19, 1923 to Reverend Thomas Marvin and Ruth Junior Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fred D. (Rob) Robinson; brothers Bill and Lowe Bailey; sisters-in-law...
Obituary: Matthew Sean Breeden
A memorial service for Matthew Sean Breeden, 54, of Hanceville will be planned and announced in the future. Mr. Breeden passed from this life Jan. 5, 2021 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Breeden family.
Mr. Breeden was born May 13, 1966...
Obituary: Rickey Arnold Harbison
Rickey Arnold Harbison, 71, of Logan died Monday, Jan. 4, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Harbison; his fathe, James Avery Harbison; and his mother Florene Moore.
Rickey is survived by daughter Camdela Harbison; son James Harbison; grandchildren Dillan Bates, Kenya Harbison,...
Obituary: Carolyn Jeanette Hudson
A private memorial service for Carolyn Jeanette Hudson, 78, of Cullman will be planned and announced in the coming days. Mrs. Hudson passed from this life Jan. 4, 2021 at the Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hudson...
Lawmakers, political leaders respond to U.S. Capitol chaos
Protesters entered the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday while the U.S. Congress was in the process of certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election. Below are responses from Alabama lawmakers and political leaders.
Alabama Secretary of State John H. Merrill
“Today, members of Congress gathered in...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 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. 4
criminal trespassing; person; Denson Ave. SW
third-degree criminal trespassing;...
Remembering Wendell Guthrie
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.
BAILEYTON, Ala.- And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that...
Baileyton to make improvements to Parkside School parking lot
BAILEYTON, Ala.- The Baileyton Town Council on Monday night said the Town will make improvements to the parking area at Parkside School.
Mayor Windell Calloway explained, “Our plan is to go ahead and cut the curb loose there and fix the parking lot area. As...
ADPH: Test your home for radon during the winter months
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Many Alabama residents are spending more time inside their homes because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This means children and adults are exposed to indoor air quality problems that include radon.
January has been designated Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring...
Baileyton council says toys stolen, equipment damaged
BAILEYTON, Ala. - It seems Baileyton has had a bit of a “Grinch” problem throughout the holidays. Each year, the Town hosts a community Christmas party. COVID-19 already caused several obstacles as town leaders explored safe ways to give back to the community, especially...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope starts 2021 with area sweep over Curry
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- After finishing as runners-up in the West Morgan Christmas Classic, both Good Hope squads looked to start 2021 strong as they returned home to host Curry in area play. The Lady Raiders rolled past the Lady Yellow Jackets 60-23 while...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs collects area sweep at Addison
ADDISON, Ala. -- Cold Springs traveled to Addison Tuesday night to take on the Bulldogs in a pair of area games. The excellent Lady Eagles’ team rolled the Lady Dawgs 72-37 in the opener while the Eagles men's team won a great basketball game with...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 26 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,187 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 926 were confirmed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats drop area matchup to Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats were back home Tuesday night and hosting an area showdown against Muscle Shoals Lady Trojans. Despite playing a tough, physical game against the Lady Trojans, Cullman couldn’t get enough shots to fall and fell at home 52-42.
Jaden...
Obituary: Audrey Mae Talley
Funeral services for Audrey Mae Talley, 85, of Jones Chapel will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church. Visitation will precede the service from 10-11 a.m. The Reverend Chris Chambliss officiating. The interment will follow at Central...
Obituary: Rebecca A. Sumner
Rebecca A. Sumner was born Sept. 26, 1933 in Limestone County, Alabama to George Washington Tribble and Willie Pearl Tribble.
She spent most of her childhood in Ardmore and Athens, Alabama before moving to Michigan where she met and married Gene Sumner in 1955.
They began...
Obituary: Beverly Frances Pullins
Beverly Frances Pullins, 72, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Pullins was born Dec. 9, 1948 in Cullman, Alabama. Beverly was a loving person who loved life, loved her family and she loved her Lord Jesus.
Visitation...
Obituary: Donald “Donnie” Royce Wisener
Donald “Donnie” Royce Wisener, 64, passed away peacefully at his home in Blountsville, Alabama Jan. 1, 2021.
Donnie had a heart of gold and lived life to the fullest. He was an artist, storyteller, songwriter, and bird enthusiast. He loved spending time with his family...
Obituary: Hugh Battles Montgomery, Jr.
Hugh Battles Montgomery, Jr., known by most as “Bud,” passed away Jan. 2, 2021. He was born July 20, 1949 in Jackson, Mississippi to Hugh Battles Montgomery, Sr. and Meta Perkins Hightower.
Bud was a true patriot, having served in the Army, Army Reserve, and...
Obituary: Nina Francine Hayes
Nina Francine Hayes, 89, of Cullman passed away Jan. 2, 2021. She was born May 19, 1931 in Falkville, Alabama.
Mrs. Hayes was a homemaker and she enjoyed needlepoint and well as cooking for her family. She was a member of Victory Christian Fellowship Church,...
Obituary: Jeremy Todd Sams
Funeral services for Jeremy Todd Sams, 43, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will precede the service from noon-2 p.m. Reverend Chris Chambless officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones Chapel Cemetery.
Cullman...
Obituary: Kennith Wayne Tubbs
Kennith Wayne Tubbs- May 13, 1959-Jan. 2, 2021- A celebration of life will be held at Moss Funeral Home Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 at 2 p.m. for Kennith Wayne Tubbs who passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. The visitation will be from 6-8 p.m....
Obituary: Patricia Carol Cook
A memorial service for Patricia Carol Cook, 70, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at Bangor Cemetery in Blount Springs, AL.
Patricia is survived by her daughter Janet (Jonpaul) Bockman; grandchildren Cody Weaver, Nikki Weaver, Kaine Bockman, Lacey Bockman,...
Obituary: Virginia L. Calvert
A graveside service for Virginia L. Calvert, 88, of Doraville, Georgia will be at noon Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Brushy Pond Community.
Mrs. Calvert is survived by her husband Deltis Calvert; children Dede Ann Watson, Dale (Laura) Calvert, and Phillip...
Obituary: Barry Glenn Howse
Barry Glenn Howse, 71, of Cullman passed away Dec. 4, 2021. He was born May 17, 1949 in Cullman County, to Elonzoe and Marzell Lovvorn Howse.
Mr. Howse was a welder by trade, and he worked for Americold Industries for over 30 years. He enjoyed...
Holly Pond to continue providing free Wi-Fi at town parks
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday said free public Wi-Fi will be available for at least another 12 months in town parks (Governors and Lions Club Parks). The council voted unanimously to renew the Town’s agreement with JTM Broadband...
‘It’s during times like these that abuse typically increases’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Shutdowns and quarantines provide the perfect opportunity for families to spend more time together, enjoying each other’s company and shared activities in the home. Unfortunately, real life is often not so idealistically pretty; tensions rise as families are cooped up for...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5, 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
Dec. 29
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Dripping Springs Road...
Grace Place sees hard impact, gets creative in 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - Grace Place, Grace Episcopal Church’s ministry to those with memory loss and their caregivers, was stopped in its tracks by COVID-19 early in 2020 but was soon back up and running after a little advice from similar programs in other cities...
PREP BASKETBALL: Eagles, Lady Eagles down Vinemont at home
BREMEN, Ala. – Both the Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles traveled to Jesse George Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with Cold Springs and it was the Eagles in blue that managed to come away with a pair of victories. The Cold Springs...
Berlin council puts more than $6K toward weather radios for residents
BERLIN, Ala. - After much controversy surrounding its decision not to repair or replace the town's tornado siren, the Berlin Town Council at a special meeting Monday night took the first steps toward obtaining weather radios for people within the siren's range.
Mayor Patrick Bates...
Obituary: Jerry Laotto Willibey
Jerry Laotto Willibey, 80, of Cullman died peacefully, Jan. 2, 2021 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 49 years, Ava; two daughters Lorrie Vancheri of Warrenton, Virginia and Patricia Crump of Cullman; and two granddaughters Audrey...
Obituary: Margie Marie Gurganus
The funeral service for Margie Marie Gurganus, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will precede the service from 1-2 p.m. The interment will follow the service at Springhill Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral...
COVID-19 hospitalizations soaring statewide; Jan. 4 update
CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama hit a record-high number of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reporting 3,064 patients currently hospitalized with the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus statewide. This is the first time the daily COVID hospitalization number...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 30
theft of property; CR 1114
obstructing criminal investigation, using false identity; CR 222
domestic violence; CR...
Obituary: Clara Ann Bowen
Graveside services for Clara Ann Bowen, 70, of Cullman, who passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Ms. Bowen grew up in Fairview and attended the University of Montevallo. She was an accountant...
Obituary: Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Goodwin
Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Goodwin, 79, of Arley passed away Jan. 2, 2021 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center.
Jerry was born Dec. 20, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama and graduated from Meek High School with the class of 1960. He was a member of the Arley Police...
Obituary: Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr.
Glenson Paul Rhoads, Jr. of Cullman passed away Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 84. He was born Sept. 20, 1936 to Glenson Paul Rhoads, Sr. and Irene Carpenter Rhoads.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two daughters Floetta Irene Rhoads...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,136 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 996 were confirmed...
HPD: Johnson’s Crossing incident ends peacefully
JOHNSON’S CROSSING, Ala. – Hanceville Assistant Police Chief Adam Hadder said an incident Sunday morning ended peacefully with no injuries.
Hadder said a 911 call came in early Sunday morning about a man threatening to harm himself. Glennon Holland, Jr., 38, armed with a shotgun,...
ALDOI: What to look for in your Summary of Benefits and Coverage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Health insurance plans can be complicated, but the right tools can help you understand what they cover and how much you’ll pay when you need health care services. The Summary and Benefits and Coverage (SBC) is one of those tools. It...
Obituary: Jessie Pearl Trussell
Funeral services for Jessie Pearl Trussell, 93, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Valley Springs Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Trussell passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2021...
Obituary: Mary Ellen Farley
Funeral services for Mary Ellen Farley, 83, of Ft. Payne, formerly of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Heritage cemetery; Rev. Richard Pope officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at...
Obituary: Reverend Randy Derrick Burnett
A graveside service for Reverend Randy Derrick Burnett, 43, of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Colony Community Cemetery in Colony, Alabama.
Obituary: Robert Emory Creel
In loving memory of Robert Emory Creel.
Robert Emory Creel passed away early Jan. 2, 2021 from complications of the COVID virus at the age of 84. He was born Oct. 6, 1936 to Robert Elijah Creel and Naomi (Patrick) Creel and was a lifelong...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 44 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,123 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,013 were confirmed...
CWD detected in 2 additional NE Mississippi counties
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) recently received “suspect positive” Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test results for two hunter-harvested bucks from Tippah and Alcorn counties in northeast Mississippi. These are the first CWD-positive detections for those counties. According...
Shedd, Gudger talk upcoming session
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Legislature will convene for the 2021 Legislative Session one month from today on Feb. 2. To get an idea of what topics will be discussed and what the public should know about the issues its legislators will be working...
A different kind of New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. - The New Year’s Eve celebration at Goat Island Brewing was noticeably different this year with many people opting to stay home due to the pandemic. Gone were the large crowd and champagne toasts. With everyone adhering to social distancing, the typical...
Fighting the good fight
CULLMAN, Ala. - For Good Samaritan Health Clinic, a charitable medical group serving the uninsured of Cullman County, life could only get busier as 2020’s COVID shutdown reduced people’s incomes or put them out of work altogether. According to executive director Jolanda Hutson, massive...
United Way of Cullman County holds strong through 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County is the kind of organization created for moments like 2020 has turned out to be. As the world shut down, the agency shifted into high gear, providing resources for its partners and others, and even seeing...
Obituary: Edward Eugene Myers
Memorial service details for Edward Eugene Myers, 87, of Cullman are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Myers passed away Dec. 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born May 30, 1933 to Arthur G. and Mary Marie...
Obituary: Herman Ellis Thompson
A private family funeral service for Herman Ellis Thompson, 84, of Battleground will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Blair Congregational Methodist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery; Rev. Tim Holder officiating. A private family visitation will be from 1-2...
Obituary: James Donald Bagwell
Graveside service for James Donald Bagwell, 76, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 2020 at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bagwell passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born...
Obituary: Joey Dale Graves
Funeral services for Joey Dale Graves of Bremen, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at the age of 64, will be at Livingston Chapel Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at 1 p.m.; Brother Patrick Watson and Brother Ron Collett officiating. His family will receive...
Obituary: Marjorie Ann Wix
Marjorie Ann Wix of Bethsadia passed away Wednesday Dec. 30, 2020 at the age of 78. The family will receive friends at Moss Service Funeral Home Saturday, Jan. 2, 2020 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a graveside service at Bethsadia Cemetery at 11 a.m....
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Jan. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 76 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,079 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,038 were confirmed...
Hanceville Nutrition open for business
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Just in time for those New Year’s resolutions, Hanceville Nutrition is open and ready to help you get off to a great start in 2021. The grand opening for the smoothie and juice bar was held Friday with the official ribbon...
‘I try to keep it as natural as possible’
CULLMAN, Ala. - West Elementary second-grade teacher Kelly Hayes’ no. 1 passion is teaching, but from an early age, nutrition and the love of all things natural have also been particularly important.
Besides having a degree in elementary education and a master’s degree in exercise...
UAB: Staying well through a COVID-19 winter: experts offer solace
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - We’ve lived through a lot this year. Not only have we dealt with a global health epidemic that has impacted more than 67 million individuals, but we have also endured a complexity of social circumstances. As we embark on the winter...
Obituary: Patricia Marie Sullins
Graveside services for Patricia Marie Sullins, 77, of Center Hill will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2021 at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Mrs. Sullins died Wednesday at her residence after an extended illness.
She was a longtime employee of Merchants Bank...
Obituary: Douglas Dale Roden
Douglas Dale Roden, 74, of Arley entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Roden was born Sept. 15, 1946 in Haleyville, Alabama.
He loved his family and his life revolved around his children and grandchildren. He also loved golfing, fishing and...
Obituary: Bernie Dean Herfurth
A private graveside service for Bernie Dean Herfurth, 84, of Cullman was held for the family. She was born Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1936 to Bernie O’Neal and Vera Whaley. Bernie Dean Herfurth was called home to the Lord Dec. 31, 2020.
She was preceded in...
Obituary: William David Cook
William David Cook, 76, passed away Dec. 28, 2020.
He was born April 23,1944 to William and Tessie Mays Cook.
William was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Millard Cook, Grover Cook, and Homer Cook; and sister Helen Sizemore.
William is survived by his brother Cecil...
Obituary: Agnes Irene Garrett
Graveside services for Agnes Irene Garrett, 92, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Concord Baptist Cemetery, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home Monday from 9-10:30 a.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Obituary: Betty Jo Cowart Harbison
Graveside services for Betty Jo Cowart Harbison, 84, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2020 at Graham Cemetery in Mt. Olive, Alabama. Rev. Terry Harbison, Jr., Bro. Wade Maynard, and Bro. Keith Warden will be officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 61 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 5,003 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 1,037 were confirmed...
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...
