Support Children’s of Alabama by purchasing holiday cards with patients’ artwork
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Share the magic of the season while supporting Children’s of Alabama by purchasing holiday greeting cards from the HeART of Children’s of Alabama greeting card program.
The unique artwork featured on each card is designed and created by patients at Children’s of...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 1, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 1, 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. 27
third-degree domestic violence; person; Main Ave. NE
Nov. 30
third-degree...
Ivey: Lynn Beshear retiring as ADMH commissioner; Kim Boswell appointed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Lynn Beshear will retire as commissioner of the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) effective Dec. 16, 2020. Ivey appointed Beshear to the position in July 2017. Kim Boswell will take Beshear’s place.
“When Lynn...
Today is #GivingTuesday
According to www.GivingTuesday.org, “GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
“GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. GivingTuesday was born and incubated...
PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders down Cordova 79-73, Lady Raiders crush Lady Blue Devils 80-17
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope returned home Monday night after the Thanksgiving break and welcomed Cordova onto campus for a pair of varsity matchups. The Lady Raiders were all over the Lady Blue Devils and led the game 47-0 at one point on...
Good Hope council mulls unnamed retail development
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council on Monday evening held a special-called meeting in which it went immediately into an executive session to discuss an as yet unnamed economic development project.
Mayor Jerry Bartlett revealed that the council is in negotiations for...
Obituary: Maria Grace Jones
Maria Grace Jones, 71, of Cullman passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harold Wayne and Anneliese Moeller Buchanan; first husband Thomas Wayne Eveland; second husband James Terry Jones; grandson Blake Dalton Hollinger; and brother Harold Martin Buchanan.
Ms. Jones is...
Obituary: Mary Grace Smith
Mary Grace Smith of Cullman passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 at the age of 94. She was born Feb. 25, 1926 to Ewell C. and Myrtis B. Smith and grew up on a farm in the Fairview community.
She graduated from Fairview High School in 1945 and...
Obituary: J C Helms
Funeral services for J C Helms, 81, of Garden City will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Brother Vernon Alvis will officiate with burial following at the Garden City Cemetery.
J C was the son...
Obituary: Randy Wayne “Peanut” Jackson
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Randy Wayne “Peanut” Jackson, 63, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Jackson passed away Nov. 28, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born May 4, 1957 to Burtie and Syblene...
Obituary: J. D. Marcum
Graveside services for J. D. Marcum, 85, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 at Flint Creek Cemetery with Carlos Wilhite and Larry Woods officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Marcum passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020...
Obituary: John Oliver Barrett
Mr. John Oliver Barrett, 79, of Cullman passed away Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at Brookwood Hospital.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Barrett was born Oct. 21, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Terri Barrett.
Survivors...
Nov. 30 COVID-19 update: Record statewide hospitalizations; 53 hospitalized locally
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 35 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,321 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 789 were confirmed in...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 23
criminal mischief, harassment; CR 1599
domestic violence; CR 1718
domestic violence; Hwy. 31
harassment; CR 385
burglary; CR...
USDA seeks applications for Rural Energy for America Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Bette Brand recently invited applications for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems and to make energy efficiency improvements, conduct energy audits and provide development assistance.
The funding is...
(Updated) Vinemont man charged after shooting in Zaxby’s parking lot in north Cullman
Updated 11-30-20 at 12:35 p.m. with mugshot
CULLMAN, Ala. – Joseph Allen Gaines, 55, of Vinemont is facing multiple charges after allegedly shooting into an occupied vehicle in the parking lot of Zaxby’s along U.S. Highway 157 in Cullman Sunday afternoon.
Cullman Police Sgt. Trey Higginbotham...
Obituary: Tillman Hirem Netherton
Tillman Hirem Netherton, 73, of the Nesmith community entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 at The Folsom Center in Cullman.
Tillman was born Aug. 24, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama. He was a devoted son, brother, husband and father. He was the best kind of...
Obituary: Wynell Ivey
Funeral services for Wynell Ivey, 85, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with officiating; burial at Welcome Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ivey passed away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 56 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,286 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 788 were confirmed in...
(Updated) Vinemont Councilman, former Mayor J.D. Marcum dies at 85
Updated 11-30-20 at 6:34 p.m.
SOUTH VINEMONT, Ala. - South Vinemont Councilman and former Mayor J.D. Marcum died Saturday evening at the age of 85. He was hospitalized at Crestwood Hospital in Huntsville after testing positive for COVID-19. Services for Marcum will be held Sunday,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,230 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 756 were confirmed in...
Obituary: Daniel Timothy Thomas, Sr.
Daniel Timothy Thomas, Sr., 67, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Daniel was born April 30, 1953 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Joanne Bassler and Earl M. Thomas.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia Ann Thomas; son Daniel (Tammy)...
Hanceville’s Tinsel Trail, Tree Lighting, Open House Dec. 4
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The fourth annual Civitan Tinsel Trail and Tree Lighting Ceremony at Hanceville’s Veterans Memorial Park are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. Visitors can already enjoy the Christmas displays around the park’s walking trail now through Jan. 1.
Brenda Carter...
Venison recipes perfect for holidays
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
When that Thanksgiving turkey has been reduced to a discarded carcass, it’s time to break out those wild game and fish recipes to enjoy the feast Alabama’s outdoors offers.
With Alabama’s white-tailed deer season in full swing,...
Wonderland Under Warrior returns to Rickwood Caverns State Park
One of the state’s unique holiday traditions returns this year at Rickwood Caverns State Park.
The park’s centerpiece cave system will be home to “Wonderland Under Warrior,” a magical experience as the cave is transformed into a festive underground winter wonderland. Holiday light displays and...
31st annual Cullman County Christmas Parade Dec. 5
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - “Christmas is on! The parade is on!” exclaimed Hanceville Civitan and Parade Director Brenda Carter.
The 31st annual Cullman County Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 at noon. The parade is organized by the Hanceville Civitan Club.
The parade will follow...
Obituary: Glenn Lee Perry
Glenn Lee Perry, 86, of Addison entered into rest Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Glenn was born April 29, 1934 in Cullman to John and Ruby Perry. He proudly served in the United States Army for two years....
Obituary: Pauline Rebecca Robbins
Funeral services for Pauline Rebecca Robbins, 78, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 at Center Point Baptist Church with Victor Quick and Darryl Bailey officiating; interment in Center Point Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov....
Obituary: Jeffrey Paul Brown, Sr.
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Jeffrey Paul Brown, Sr., 55, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.
Mr. Brown passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 24, 1965 to Joseph L....
Obituary: Lee Sharron Hogeland
Mrs. Lee Sharron Hogeland of Hanceville passed away Nov. 25, 2020 at the age of 77. She was born July 9, 1943 in Cullman to Grady Edward and Berta Mae Harbison Burney.
She worked at King Edward Cigar Plant and went to college and got...
Obituary: Dorothy Carroll Henderson
Dorothy Carroll Henderson, 101, of Cullman, Alabama, left her earthly home and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2020. She passed away peacefully at Woodland Nursing Village.
She was beloved by her family and friends. Dorothy was a stay-home mother and...
Obituary: James Douglas Chance
Graveside services for James Douglas Chance, 86, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 at Simcoe Methodist Cemetery; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family.
Mr. Chance passed away Nov. 26, 2020 at the Folsom...
Obituary: Franklin Raymond Duckworth
Funeral service for Franklin Raymond Duckworth, 87, of Cullman will be at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2020 at Bethel Baptist Church, Fayette, AL; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Duckworth passed...
Obituary: Ollie Christine Graham
Funeral services for Ollie Christine Graham, 91, of Bremen, Alabama will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jerry Hackney will be officiating. Burial will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m....
Ivey announces 3rd year of record number of Alabama foster care adoptions
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that, for the third year in a row, Alabama reported a record number of foster care adoptions. In Fiscal Year 2020, there were 814 foster care adoptions, which is an all-time record for the state....
‘We are a small town, but we have big dreams’
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Town of Holly Pond this week was awarded a Community Development Block Grants (CDGB) in the amount of $250,000 to construct a new senior citizen center.
Holly Pond Mayor Carla Hart said that hearing the Town received the grant was...
Mistletoe Market Friday, Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas shopping will be in full swing Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27-28 at the Mistletoe Market at Loft 212 in downtown Cullman.
“We would love to have everyone come out and join us for one of the most fabulous markets of the...
Vote for your favorite!
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce encouraged its member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer to the downtown area. The Chamber invites you to visit its local businesses to check out their beautifully decorated storefronts,...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 26
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 27 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,192 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 894 were confirmed in...
Bartlett earns professional municipal designation
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett recently earned the designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official.
According to a statement from the Alabama League of Municipalities:
“Mayor Jerry Bartlett of Good Hope has earned the professional designation of Advanced Certified Municipal Official. In order...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats roll Arab 69-40 to win HP Thanksgiving Tournament
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 64th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament concluded Wednesday night and after handling the Arab Knights 69-40 in the tournament finals, the Cullman Bearcats went home with the hardware. Cold Springs fell to Douglas in the third-place game 53-44 and...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 36 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 3,165 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 896 were confirmed in...
Obituary: Carolyn Swann
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Carolyn Swann, 77, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Swann passed away Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at Folsom Center. She was born Jan. 5, 1943.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at...
Obituary: Berniece Day
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Berniece Day, 77, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Day passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born Aug. 18, 1943 to Duel H. and Bessie...
Obituary: Ervin Dillon Webb
Graveside services for Mr. Ervin Dillon Webb, 86, of Vinemont will be held Dec. 12, 2020 at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Cullman Alabama, Deacon Pete Nassetta officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home was honored to assist the family.
Mr. Webb passed away Nov....
Obituary: Larry Dwight Hines
Larry Dwight Hines, 55, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. Larry was born Dec. 14, 1964 in Cullman, Alabama to Willodean Vines and Junior Hines.
Larry is survived by mother Willodean Vines Hines; sons Dereck Philyaw, Tyler Hines, and Malacki Hines; daughter...
Obituary: Thomas Timothy Drinkard
Thomas Timothy Drinkard of Cullman passed away Nov. 20, 2020 at the age of 81. He was born in Alabama Oct. 29, 1939 to Joe and Ollie Childers Drinkard.
Mr. Drinkard was a veteran of the United States Army.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service was...
Obituary: Rayford Monroe Prichard (Ray)
Rayford Monroe Prichard (Ray) of Birmingham, Alabama passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at the age of 87. Ray was born in Baileyton, Alabama Aug. 31, 1933 to Hurschel Rayford and Alice Frances Oliver Prichard as their only child.
After his Mom was killed in...
Obituary: Billy Joel “Joe” Creel
Billy Joel “Joe” Creel, 62, of Arab passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020. He was born Jan. 3, 1958, in Marshall County to Joel Billy and Donna White Creel.
Mr. Creel was talented with computers. Joe owned and operated a computer repair shop in Eagleville,...
Obituary: Rejeana Ann Winsted
Rejeana Ann Winsted, 57, of Haleyville entered into rest Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at North Alabama Medical Center.
Mrs. Winsted was born Sept. 16, 1963 in Winfield, Alabama.
Visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 from noon-2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, where...
‘We are not going to get a do-over’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mary McIntyre this week cautioned Alabamians about rising rates of COVID-19 and asked them to be vigilant during the days ahead. The spread of the virus has resulted in the...
CAPNA awarded $611,227 to assist low-income families with utility costs amid COVID-19 pandemic
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $13.8 million to help low-income households with home energy costs during the winter months amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. Among the recipients is the Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (CAPNA), which received $611,227.
For...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 25, 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. 24
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; miscellaneous;...
Cullman County Courts: Dec. 14 jury trial docket postponed
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Presiding Judge Gregory Nicholas on Wednesday issued an order postponing the Dec. 14, 2020 jury trial docket until a later time due to COVID concerns.
A press release issued with the order reads:
After conducting three successful jury sessions since jury...
Hanceville Civic Center facelift continues
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Civic Center is undergoing a facelift and the City’s Public Works Department was hard at work Tuesday installing new flooring, painting and renovating the kitchen.
Mayor Kenneth Nail was overseeing the work and said he is proud of the ongoing...
‘Turkeys’ take plunge for Cullman libraries
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around 20 brave “turkeys” took a chilly dip in Smith Lake Saturday for The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County’s (FPLCC’s) inaugural Freezin’ for a Reason Turkey Plunge. The event raised money for area libraries.
FPLCC board member Renee Welsh...
Cullman County, City offices closed Thursday, Friday
Cullman County and City of Cullman offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Neither County nor City Sanitation will run Thursday, Nov. 26. Thursday’s routes will be run Friday, Nov. 27.
The Cullman County Commission and City of Cullman...
Good Hope cancels Christmas events, awards $15K to schools
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council on Monday night announced the cancellation of the City’s annual Christmas Parade and Christmas in the Park events. Mayor Jerry Bartlett said the decision was made due to COVID-19 and the increasing numbers of cases...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 24
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Tuesday reported 52 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Ten of those patients are reported to be on ventilators. Monday, the hospital reported 45 patients. Cullman Regional has reported 51 deaths to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)....
Obituary: Willie Mae Graves
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Mae Graves, 90, of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home with Reverend Randall Waldrop officiating. Her burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends...
Obituary: Myra Ruth Wise
A graveside service for Myra Ruth Wise, of Hanceville, AL will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville.
Myra was born June 9, 1935 in Cullman County, AL to J.H. and Mary (Pugh) Hunt. She died Nov. 23...
Obituary: Tristan Stormy Lane Black
Tristan Stormy Lane Black, 22, of Lynn entered into rest Nov. 21, 2020.
He was born Oct. 2, 1998. Tristan was a 2017 graduate of Lynn High School. He was a “free spirit” who had a big heart. Tristan never met a stranger and will...
Obituary: Leila A. Bender
Leila A. Bender, 85, of Hamilton formerly of North Dakota, entered into rest Nov. 23, 2020 in Hamilton.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at the Marion County Cowboy Church.
Obituary: Katherine Lee McDonald
Funeral services for Katherine Lee McDonald, 54, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. McDonald passed...
Obituary: John Leslie Bishop
John Leslie Bishop, 71, of Vinemont passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Nov. 2, 1949 in Illinois to Leslie and Betty Bishop.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his stepchildren Lisa Avans, John Caffero, and Angela...
Obituary: Braylee Ann Gorff
Funeral services for Braylee Ann Gorff, 7 months, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 at Temple Baptist Church with Bro. Malcolm Carter II officiating; interment in Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. prior to the...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 24, 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. 23
identity theft; person
third-degree domestic violence- harassment; person; Hickory...
Sheriff’s Rodeo going virtual: ‘That’s our top priority- to ensure our community’s safe’
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo, along with the Special Needs Rodeo, will be a bit different this year. Held annually at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center, the events will be closed to spectators and streamed virtually...
Marchman: Sheriff’s Rodeo going virtual as COVID surges
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Jimmy Arrington Memorial Rodeo will be a bit different this year. Held annually at the Cullman County Agricultural Trade Center, the event is going virtual as COVID-19 numbers continue to spike across the area.
Cullman County...
Serving those who served
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) hosted its fifth annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans and their families Monday. The event is usually held at the Brandin’ Iron restaurant in West Point, but this year expanded to a second location at Cullman...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Monday, Nov. 23 reported 45 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. Ten of those patients are reported to be on ventilators. Hospitalizations are down from Nov. 18's record high of 54; however, as of Nov. 18, Cullman Regional had...
PREP BASKETBALL: HP Thanksgiving Tournament day 1 recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 64th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off Monday afternoon and there were local squads involved in all of day one’s matchups. The Fairview Aggies fell to Arab in the first game of the day and in the next...
More than crackers in that barrel: Council approves Cracker Barrel alcohol license
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening helped the city’s Cracker Barrel restaurant take an unusual step by approving the franchise’s application for an alcohol license. When approved by the state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, the local outlet will join an...
Obituary: Elvia “MeMaw” Lynn
Graveside services for Elvia “MeMaw” Lynn, 96, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27 at Valley Springs Cemetery in Good Hope, Alabama.
Mrs. Lynn was born to Earl and Bertha (Browning) Lindsey in Walker County.
Elvia Lynn is survived by her daughter...
Obituary: Barbara Hicks
Barbara Ann (Pitts) Hicks, 83, of Haleyville, AL passed away Nov. 23. She has joined the love of her life, Jackie Ray Hicks. They’ve been separated for seven years and are now together. Both without pain and made whole. She was born to Perry...
Obituary: Lisa Carol Bailey
Funeral services for Lisa Carol Bailey, 47, of Vinemont will be in the chapel of Moss Service Funeral Home Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Joy Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Ms. Bailey passed away Sunday, Nov. 22,...
Obituary: Johnny Eroy Tucker
Johnny Eroy Tucker, 86, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Johnny was born July 22, 1934 to Hershel and Iva Connell Tucker, who preceded him in death.
Johnny is survived by his wife Dorothy Tucker; daughter Tammy Frost (Ricky); son Ricky Tucker...
Obituary: Dr. Burton Gilman Maxfield
Graveside services for Dr. Burton Gilman Maxfield, 95, of Cullman, who passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Dr. Maxfield was a faithful member and deacon of Cullman...
Obituary: James Clayton Fisher, Jr.
James Clayton Fisher, Jr., 77, of Cullman passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born June 8, 1943, in McMinnville, Tennessee to James Clayton Fisher, Sr. and Johnnie Ruth Fisher.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his brothers...
Obituary: John Wyatt White
John Wyatt White, 49, of Hanceville passed away Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at his residence. He was born Dec. 22, 1970 to Billy John and Diann White.
He was preceded in death by his father Billy John White.
Survivors include his son C.J. White; daughter Allison...
Obituary: Larry D. Saint
Larry D. Saint, 72, of Cullman passed away Nov. 21, 2020. Mr. Saint was born April 5, 1948 in Marshall County to Hubert Lee and Gladys Couch Saint.
Mr. Saint was a longtime resident of his community. He attended New Home Baptist Church and was...
Obituary: Brookelynne Alexus Dowdy
Brookelynne Alexus Dowdy, 20, of Double Springs entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.
Brookelynne was born in Birmingham, Alabama and was a graduate of Lynn High School Class of 2019.
Brookelynne loved everybody, especially her nephews Samuel, Carter, and Jett and her fur baby Willy....
Obituary: Bailey Dewayne Bennett
Bailey Dewayne Bennett, 20, of Lynn entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.
Bailey was born March 9, 2000 in Winfield, AL.
He played football for the Lynn High School Bears. Bailey loved hanging out with his friends and listening to his subs. He especially loved...
Sign goes up at Palomino RV Resort
The sign for the city's new Palomino RV Resort was installed Monday.
Back in January, the City of Cullman revealed plans to develop the park at 1315 County Road 222, on land known locally as the Burrow property.
Background: https://www.cullmantribune.com/tag/rv-park/
Copyright 2020 Humble Roots, LLC. All Rights...
Woods pleads guilty to lesser charges in human trafficking cases, released with time served
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kenneth Loyd Woods, 53, of Fairview, indicted in 2017 for multiple counts of human trafficking and other crimes, was released Friday, Nov. 20 following a plea deal worked out between defense attorney Alex Chaney and Cullman County Deputy District Attorney John...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 23, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 23, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 19
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1486
domestic violence; CR 1114
domestic violence; CR 46
reckless endangerment; CR...
Holly Pond awarded $250K for new senior center
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - More than 60 Alabama cities and counties will soon see improvements in their communities thanks to almost $19.4 million in Community Development Block Grants (CDGB) awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey, who announced the awardees Monday. Included is the Town of Holly...
Cullman County-based HomTex expanding to Selma; more than 300 jobs to be created
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced that HomTex Inc. received $10,572,100 in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to expand operations to Selma to develop Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). HomTex is a family-owned and certified minority-owned business...
2020 Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting canceled due to COVID; virtual options to be announced
Updated 11-23-20 at 3:15 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - According to Cullman City Hall and Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Executive Director Zac Wood, the 2020 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, which were scheduled for Dec. 4, have been canceled. Also canceled is the...
Obituary: Evelyn Jean Lackey
The family of Evelyn Jean Lackey announces her passing Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at the age of 91. She was born Feb. 20, 1929 to Earston Earl and Velma Eidson Sparks.
Mrs. Lackey was a longtime, faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church. She adored...
Obituary: Virgenia Renea Thornton
Mrs. Virgenia Renea Thornton, 52, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020.
Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Cullman Funeral Home chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Virgenia was born April 9, 1968 to Ronald and...
Obituary: Ruth Christine Dodson
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Ruth Christine Dodson, 93, of Cullman.
Mrs. Dodson passed away Nov. 19, 2020 at Cullman Health Care. She was born March 22, 1927 to H.R. and Bertha Inez Gilmore Estredge.
Cullman Funeral Home was in charge of...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 28 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 3,049 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 944 were confirmed in just...
(Updated) 3 killed, 2 injured in Saturday night crash in Cullman Co.
Updated 11-22-20 at 8:15 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A two-vehicle crash in southwest Cullman County late Saturday night killed three people and injured two. The incident happened along the 13000 block of Alabama Highway 69 South, southwest of Bug Tussle, at 10:26 p.m.
Cullman County...
Ivey establishes Alabama National Guard Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP)
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday via Executive Order 723 announced the creation of the Alabama National Guard Joint Enlistment Enhancement Program (JEEP) in hopes of enlisting new guardsman through an incentivized recruiting program. JEEP will provide a monetary incentive of $500...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison, Hanceville, Cold Springs, West Point compete in play-day hoops action
WEST POINT, Ala. – Five varsity girls’ matchups were on tap at West Point Saturday and local squads were on the floor for each of them. Addison, Cold Springs and Hanceville, along with West Point, participated in the play-day games. West Point and Cold...
Obituary: Edward Junior Montgomery
Funeral services for Edward Junior Montgomery, 87, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Jerry Jordan officiating; burial at Herring Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Montgomery passed away Nov. 21,...
Obituary: Steven Glenn John McCollum
Steven Glenn John McCollum, known as "Steve-O," 26, of Haleyville entered into rest Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. McCollum was born Jan. 13, 1994 in Miami, Florida.
Visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 45 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 3,021 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 944 were confirmed in just...
Ivey appoints Sen. Cam Ward director of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week announced that she is appointing Sen. Cam Ward, R-Alabaster to serve as director of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Currently in his third term in the Alabama State Senate, Ward serves as the chairman of...
