18th annual Winter Wonderland opens Friday at Sportsman Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 18th annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Light Display at Sportsman Lake Park will open Friday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. and has more light displays than ever before. Guests can enjoy driving through the park, train rides, carriage rides, hot chocolate...
Obituary: Sue Carol Duckett Humphries
Funeral services for Sue Carol Duckett Humphries, 84, of Cullman, AL will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Reverend Chris Chambless officiating; interment in New Hope #2 Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Peggy Hyatt Windsor
Graveside services for Peggy Hyatt Windsor of Enterprise, formerly of Cullman, who passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at the age of 84 will be Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at New Hope #2 Cemetery. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Peggy worked and retired from Americold....
Obituary: Jordan Chance Jones Pope
Funeral services for Jordan Chance Jones Pope, 22, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. Saturday prior to the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 35 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,915 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 955 were confirmed in just...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 19, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 19, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 16
domestic violence, criminal mischief; CR 15
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of...
CEDA receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from IEDC for partnership with HomTex
Updated 11-19-20 at 5:38 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) in a small ceremony at Cullman City Hall on Thursday revealed it won a gold category award for its public-private partnership to assist HomTex. This project was in the Public-Private Partnerships...
Laps for Lyme: Walter 12 year old raises money and awareness for Lyme Disease
CULLMAN, Ala. - Madeline Hill, 12, of Walter completed her 5K challenge Wednesday afternoon at Heritage Park, along with more than 20 other friends and supporters. She was also joined by her mom, Becca, and older sister, Molly. Hill, who was diagnosed with Lyme...
SFW’s annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans Nov. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors will host its fifth annual Thanksgiving dinner for veterans and their families next Monday, Nov. 23. The event is usually held at the Brandin’ Iron restaurant in West Point, but this year it is expanding to...
Cullman County Probate Office receives clean 2015-2020 audit report
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts recently released the findings of its audit of the Office of Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown covering a period of over four years from Oct. 1, 2015 through Jan. 31, 2020. Reviewing...
Obituary: Lorene Anderson Lange
Lorene Anderson Lange, 97, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Lorene was born Oct. 2, 1923 in Limestone County, Alabama.
Lorene is survived by son Bobby (Sharlet) Lange; daughters Fredricka (William) Snipes and Sandra Mclellan; grandchildren Frederick Henery Lange III, Mary (Chris)...
Obituary: Barbara Ellen Chandler
Barbara Ellen Chandler, 70, of Auburn, formerly of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Barbara was born Feb. 28, 1950 in Athens, Alabama.
Barbara is survived by brother Charles Everett (Peggy) Chandler and sisters Carol Chandler (Warren) Wrather, Mary June Chandler, and Sarah...
Obituary: Brenda Glover
Funeral services for Brenda Glover, 57, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Malcolm Carter, II officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. prior to...
Obituary: Robert Lewis Holder
Graveside services for Robert Lewis Holder, 84, of Logan will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Prospect Church of Christ, Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Holder passed away Nov. 16, 2020 at Cullman Regional....
Obituary: Krystal Cason
Funeral services for Krystal Cason, 38, of Hanceville, AL will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Brothers Jim Deason, Jared McCrary, and Cody Hairston will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov....
Obituary: Linda L. Taylor
Linda L. Taylor, 74, of Haleyville entered into rest Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Russellville Hospital.
Linda was born Jan. 23, 1946 in Double Springs, Alabama. She loved to do crossword puzzles, color and also read.
Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 from...
Obituary: Chelsa Ethel Davenport
Graveside services for Chelsa Ethel Davenport, 99, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Neighborhood Baptist Cemetery; Rev. Paul Featherstone officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Davenport passed away Nov. 17, 2020 at Folsom Center. She...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 18
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 67 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,880 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 963 were confirmed in just...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cullman’s Heaton signs with Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another Bearcat athlete celebrated the next stage of their academic and athletic career Wednesday. Tess Heaton was joined by friends, family and coaches at Cullman High School Wednesday as she signed a scholarship to run for the Wallace State Cross Country...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 18, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Nov. 16
third-degree theft of lost property; person; phones; $1,350
Nov....
Ivey announces $200M small business grant program ‘Revive Plus’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Revive Plus, a $200 million grant program to support small businesses, nonprofits and faith-based organizations in Alabama that have been impacted by COVID-19. Revive Plus is the second wave of funding for these organizations with...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview picks up road sweep at Holly Pond
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Fairview traveled to take on Holly Pond in Tuesday night hoops action and both the Aggies and Lady Aggies came away victorious, 70-44 and 62-49, respectively.
Fairview 70 - Holly Pond 44 (varsity girls)
Five different Fairview players found the scoring column...
Bringing out the Best: Flourish of Cullman organizes support for Cullman Regional’s CCU workers
CULLMAN, Ala. - “In the South, when we can’t do anything about it, we try to feed people.” That’s how Flourish of Cullman Executive Director Melissa Dew explained the “48 Hours of Caring” the nonprofit organized to show love and support for the Critical...
Fred and Dolores Osborne named 2021 Farm-City Family of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Farm-City Committee held its annual Farm-City Banquet Tuesday evening at Loft 212 downtown, where it named Fred and Dolores Osborne the 2021 Farm-City Family of the Year.
The Farm-City Committee chooses a Family of the Year each year, normally...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 17
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 32 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,813 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 894 were confirmed in just...
Obituary: Ronald Earl Cobbs (Ronnie)
It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Earl Cobbs (Ronnie), 78, of Vinemont announces that because of God’s grace and the shed blood of Jesus Christ, he is in the presence of his heavenly Father. He passed peacefully at his residence...
Obituary: Loletah “Bid” Bradford
Loletah "Bid" Bradford, 84, of Vinemont passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at her residence.
She was born Sunday, July 26, 1936 to Dennis Melvin and Birdie Lee Woods.
Obituary: Randy C. Morgan
Funeral services for Randy C. Morgan of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverends Jeremy Stone and Josh Stone will be officiating. Visitation will be from noon...
Obituary: Effie Louise Misuik
Effie Louise Misuik, 95, of Athens, Alabama passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Effie was born Aug. 20, 1925 to Lonnie McKinley and Gertrude Leaner Suggs Stewert.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Edward Misuik.
Effie is survived by sisters Faye Perkins...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 17, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Nov. 16
fourth-degree theft of property; person; Hwy. 157; phone;...
ADPH: COVID-19 vaccine to be made available to all eligible Alabamians
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - As soon as mid-December, health care providers and the chronically ill in Alabama could begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine. U.S. Army Gen. Gustave Perna, chief operating officer of Operation Warp Speed, recently spoke with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris about the...
PREP GOLF: Fairview’s Lawson signs with Mobile
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – For the second time in two weeks, Fairview High School celebrated the next step in a standout Aggie golfer’s academic and athletic career. Lauren Lawson officially signed to play for the University of Mobile for Coach TJ Jackson and the Rams....
Wallace State’s women’s cross country finishes program-best 6th at nationals, men place 8th
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s cross country team finished sixth in the country and the men finished eighth at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II National Cross Country Championships at Fort Dodge, Iowa, over the weekend.
The Lady Lions netted the best national finish in program history behind freshman Jennifer...
Annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show this Friday, Saturday
VINEMONT, Ala. - The annual Vinemont Band Booster Craft Show will take place this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21 at Cullman Church of Christ (4345 Alabama Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35058). The event is the largest fundraiser for the Vinemont band program. Hours are...
Warehouse District paving completed just in time for Christmas Open House
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s downtown merchants celebrated the opening of the Christmas shopping season Saturday with a communitywide retail open house, and the merchants of the Warehouse District got an early holiday treat with the completion of paving along the stretch of First Avenue...
Berlin approves CARES Act projects: Wi-Fi for low-income areas and more assistance for local elementary schools
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Town Council on Monday evening approved multiple projects for slightly more than $16,100 in its remaining CARES Act funds for COVID response, after the Town purchased needed protective and sanitizing supplies for its own use and contributed $18,000 to...
West Point hopeful for grant to help pave CR 1246
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council met briefly Monday night with only one item of business to discuss. The council voted to apply for a Rebuild Alabama Act grant in hopes of repaving at least part of County Road 1246.
Municipalities seeking...
(Update) Hwy. 278 crash injures 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash along U.S. Highway 278 in Cullman County Monday afternoon. The incident happened at approximately 2:30 just west of Interstate 65.
Cullman Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigator Jonathan England said Efren Avila, 36, was driving...
Obituary: Momie Lorene Rollo
Graveside services for Momie Lorene Rollo, 99, of Bremen, Alabama will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend Bo Pruett will be officiating. Visitation for Momie will be from 1-2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home in Hanceville.
Mrs. Rollo...
Obituary: Noah “Skip” Ritter Compton, Jr.
Noah “Skip” Ritter Compton, Jr., 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. He was born Sept. 14, 1957 in Richlands, Virginia to Noah Ritter Compton, Sr. and Lottie Geneva Lester.
Mr. Compton was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and...
Obituary: Walter Kenny Walker
Funeral services for Walter Kenny Walker, 74, of Vernon, FL will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Brandon Stripling will be officiating. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for Mr....
Obituary: Susie Gillilan Overton
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Susie Gillilan Overton, 62, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Overton passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. She was born March 8, 1958 to Irie Junior and Elva Jean Elliott Gillilan.
Susie...
Obituary: Patsy Joyce Greer
Patsy Joyce Greer, 88, of Cullman passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born May 11, 1932 to Leander Crathan and Wilma Kathleen Shuttlesworth.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Wallace Greer; brother Kelley Shuttlesworth; and sister Susie...
Obituary: Douglas Ferrell Leipert
Visitation for Douglas Ferrell Leipert, 78, of Cullman will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Leipert passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at his residence. He was born Aug....
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton signs with Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night was a special one for a particular Cullman baseball standout. Bearcats third baseman Brennen Norton celebrated his signing with Jacksonville State University alongside his family and coaches at Cullman High School. Norton has been an impact player in the...
For 3rd week, Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional on Monday reported 51 patients currently hospitalized with COVID-19. This is the third week in a row the hospital has reported a record number of COVID hospitalizations. Last week's number was 42, and the week prior there were 35...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 16, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 16, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 12
theft of property; CR 724
theft of property; CR 1807
harassment; CR 1674
unlawful breaking and entering...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Cleghorn signs with UAH
WEST POINT, Ala. – Monday was a day for celebration at West Point High School. Warriors standout Aubry Cleghorn was surrounded by friends, family, coaches and teammates as he signed a scholarship to continue his baseball career for the UAH Chargers. Cleghorn earned All-State...
November recognized as American Diabetes Month
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Five hundred and thirty thousand Alabamians have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) calls this disease “a serious health condition which can result in limb amputation, the need...
Heifer Development Program great opportunity for producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Cattle producers in Alabama with yearling heifers should look to participate in the Sand Mountain Elite Heifer Development Program. This forage-based development program is consigned by cattle producers in the state. The program offers producers a chance to have heifers...
Obituary: James Danny (J.D.) Lancaster
James Danny (J.D.) Lancaster of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at the age of 78. He was born June 10, 1942, in Sylacauga, Alabama to Bessie Mae (Lindsey) and Johnnie Henderson Lancaster.
James Danny was preceded in death...
Obituary: Barbara Jean Waters
Barbara Jean Waters, 81, of Vinemont passed away Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born April 27, 1939 to Herbert and Nell Parker.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She is preceded in death by her husband A.L....
Obituary: Bobbie Jean Laney
Funeral services for Bobbie Jean Laney, 84, of the Blair community will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Blair Methodist Cemetery; Revs. Tim Aris and Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday evening at...
Obituary: James Garvie Bennefield
Funeral services for James Garvie Bennefield, 91, of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Paul Rivers and Brother Larry Craig officiating. Interment will follow at New Home Cemetery in Holly Pond. Visitation...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 38 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,765 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 879 were confirmed in just...
Ground covers for Alabama landscapes
Ground covers are used to provide edgings to pathways, control erosion and add interest to landscape design.
In agriculture, ground cover is the name given to plants that are low growing and are used to cover a large area, giving a carpeted effect. Using several...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville, Fairview, Good Hope collect wins at Fairview Tip-Off Classic
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - A trio of local squads participated in this year’s Fairview Tip-Off Classic Saturday afternoon and all three of them left with wins. The opening game saw the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs edge past Decatur Heritage, the Good Hope Lady Raiders then took...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 44 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,727 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 877 were confirmed in just...
Obituary: Virginia Alta Garrison Humphries
Virginia Alta Garrison Humphries, 93, of Double Springs entered into rest Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation.
Virginia was born Dec. 5, 1926 in Double Springs. She was a hard-working woman, who also enjoyed quilting, crocheting and gardening.
Visitation will be held Monday,...
Obituary: Melba Jo King
Melba Jo King, 92, of Hanceville died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jvan Quinton King; parents Marion Franklin and Johnnie Lee Logan Bartlett; sisters Mozell B. Bradford and Helen B. Evans; and brothers Richard D. Bartlett and James...
Obituary: Doan Lynn Graham Merritt
Doan Lynn Graham Merritt of Eva passed away at her residence Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at the age of 70.
Doan cherished her family and found great joy in spending time with all of them. She loved to spread the word of Jesus Christ to...
Obituary: Velia Faye Morton
Velia Faye Morton, 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. She was born Dec. 7, 1949 in Cullman, Alabama.
Faye is survived by son Rob (Renee) Morton and sisters Virginia (Gene) Stansell and Eva Mae Elsenring.
Faye was preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Lavon Arvis Boyett
Lavon Arvis Boyett, 78, of Sardis, Mississippi passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. Lavon was born Dec. 5, 1941 in Tutwiler, Mississippi.
Lavon is survived by daughter Deborah (Jerry) Wages; sons Edward Lavon Boyett and Raborn (Rachel) Mayo; sister Patricia McNeer; mother of his children...
Obituary: Larry Paul Woody
Larry Paul Woody of Cullman passed away Nov. 13, 2020 at the age of 71. He was born in Cullman Dec. 18, 1948 to Henry Grady Woody, Sr. and Noler Johnson Woody.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Edna Woody.
He is...
‘We aren’t trying to be anybody else’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Historic Bakery is now open in downtown Cullman, serving up a variety of specialty donuts, pastries, breads and more.
Co-owner and pastry chef Brittany Miller was busy in the kitchen Friday afternoon making bear claws and said business has been good....
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard Saints, Cold Springs Lady Eagles capture state crowns
DANVILLE, Ala. – For the second time in three years, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are the class 1A-2A state champions. Meanwhile in class 3A, the St. Bernard Saints outpaced the rest of the field to bring home their first blue map since 2016....
Republican women group sponsoring veterans’ dinner
Brandin’ Iron General Manager Josh Speakman, left, accepts a check from Cullman County Republican Women (CCRW) President Jacqueline B. Schendel. The organization is helping sponsor the annual Thanks-GIVING dinner, a project of nonprofit Saving Forgotten Warriors, which has teamed up with Speakman for the...
Sheriff, chiefs say COVID impact minimal in their departments
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant requested citizens attending this week’s Colony Town Council meeting to “Be in prayer for us. Got the COVID stuff going on. We have been hit hard . . . We were blessed the very...
Alabama Farm Credit donates hay to hurricane-hit cattle producers
CULLMAN, Ala. – South Alabama cattle producers who lost hay and pasture to hurricanes this fall recently received help from north Alabama agricultural lending cooperative Alabama Farm Credit.
Alabama Farm Credit donated 200 large round bales of hay to cattle producers in Baldwin County, which...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Good Hope falls at West Limestone in 2nd round, 21-12
LESTER, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders traveled to Lester to take on the West Limestone Wildcats in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. In what turned out to be a low-scoring affair, the Raiders wound up dropping the game 21-12 to...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bulldogs fall at North Sand Mountain in round 2, 32-24
HIGDON, Ala. - It was a cold night at Loyd Dobbins Field in Higdon, Alabama as Addison traveled to play the North Sand Mountain Bison in the second round of the class 2A state playoffs. The Bison came away with a hard fought, 32-24 win,...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Aggies’ season ends with 52-14 loss to No. 1 Ramsay
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After edging Center Point to collect their first class 5A playoff victory in school history last week, the Fairview Aggies drew the unbeaten, top-ranked Ramsay Rams at Legion Field in round two. Fairview tied things up with the Rams early in...
Obituary: Teresa Ann Heath
Teresa Ann Heath, 68, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. Teresa was born June 12, 1952 in Alabama to Eva Mae and Yewell Dayton Clifton.
Teresa is survived by her daughter Lori (Gilbert) Handley; mother Eva Mae Nix; grandchildren Nathan (Sierra) Handley,...
Obituary: Lewis Hayden Shutt
Funeral services for Lewis Hayden Shutt, 25, of Falkville will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Life Church with Dustin Atkins officiating. Visitation will be 5-6 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Shutt passed...
Obituary: Susie Mae Cadle
Graveside services for Susie Mae Cadle, 88, of Hanceville will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 at Flint Creek Cemetery with Jerry Wooten officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Cadle passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Hanceville Nursing...
Obituary: Ruth Doty
Funeral services for Ruth Doty will be Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at the church. Face masks are required.
Ruth passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at the age of 97...
Obituary: Laura Ann Stryker
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Laura Ann Stryker, 69, of Baileyton.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary: Jimmy Alan Meader
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Jimmy Alan Meader, 54, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Meader passed away Nov. 12, 2020.
Obituary: Hugh D. Crawford
Funeral services for Hugh Dennis Crawford, 97, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman City Cemetery with military honors. Rev. Steve Rodgers will be officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Nov. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County added 61 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health, with 2,683 cases confirmed across the county since the beginning of the pandemic. Of those, 882 were confirmed in just...
UAB: How to enjoy Thanksgiving, family holidays during a pandemic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends gather to celebrate the season together. Traditions often include sharing meals around a table, shopping, watching football games, and traveling to visit loved ones from near and far.
As the holiday approaches, families are...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 13, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 13, 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. 11
third-degree theft of property; person; Hamrick Lane SE;...
Parks officials working to reopen portion of Gulf State Park Pier
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Gulf State Park on Alabama’s beautiful Gulf Coast will be a beehive of activity now and into the future.
One of the priorities is to get a portion of the popular Gulf State Park Pier open after...
Hanceville council talks volunteer firefighter benefits, Commercial Street project
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council agreed Thursday night to reject two bids for the Commercial Street resurfacing and drainage project, which is being paid for in part with Rebuild Alabama Act (fuel tax) funds. With both bids coming in significantly higher than...
Obituary: Dorothy Jean Byrd
Funeral services for Dorothy Jean Byrd, 83, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Destiny Church with Pastor Fred Rivers officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
Obituary: John Allen Walters
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for John Allen Walters, 74, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Walters passed away Nov. 11, 2020.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cullmanfuneralhome.com.
Obituary: William Thomas “Tom” Banks
William Thomas “Tom” Banks, 68, of Haleyville passed away Nov. 10, 2020 at his residence.
He was born Aug. 14, 1952 to William Clarence and Francis Elizabeth Banks. Tom was a graduate of both Haleyville High School and the University of North Alabama. He lived...
Take the ‘Turkey Plunge’ to support Cullman libraries
CULLMAN, Ala. - Join the Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County for its Freezin’ for a Reason event, the Turkey Plunge, by running/walking into the chilly waters of Smith Lake Saturday, Nov. 21 at Smith Lake Park.
“Turkeys" of all ages are invited to take the plunge...
Arrests and incidents reported Nov. 12, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Nov. 12, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Nov. 9
attempting to elude; Hwy. 278 W
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug...
Logan man charged in catalytic converter theft ring operation
CULLMAN, Ala. - An arrest has been made in an alleged catalytic converter theft ring operation in Cullman County. The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) said Henry Charles Guthery, 77, of Logan is charged with ownership documentation required for purchase of certain property in...
Wallace State hosting state disc golf tournament Nov. 21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Disc Golf is one of the fasting growing sports in America and it has become quite popular here in Cullman County. With the growth of disc golf in Cullman, the Cullman Disc Club (CDC) was born. It has a board of...
WSCC Athletics: Cross country competes at NJCAA national championships on Saturday; Goodwin finishes runner-up in Dan York Memorial Tourney
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross-country teams are gearing up the NJCAA Division II Cross Country Championships to be held at Fort Dodge, Iowa, on Saturday.
Both Wallace State teams are ranked 6th nationally and advanced to nationals after winning the Alabama Community College Conference...
Obituary: Charles Frank Allbright, Jr.
Funeral services for Charles Frank Allbright, Jr., 60, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at Hopewell Road Church of God; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Allbright passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10,...
Obituary: Martha Lee Nelson
Martha Lee Nelson, 67, of Holly Pond passed away Nov. 10, 2020. She was born Sept.15, 1953 to R.B. and Cora Lee Hardin Clem.
Martha enjoyed the beauty of the birds, and she enjoyed watching them as they busied themselves in her yard. Martha also...
Obituary: Harold Sachs
Harold Sachs was born in the same small town where he will be laid to rest, but this gentle man touched the lives of people all over the world. Harold began life on his parents’ farm in Houston Alabama. His parents taught him his...
Obituary: James Conard Davenport
Graveside services for Mr. James Conard Davenport,93, of Cullman are Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Cullman City Cemetery. Rev. Bill Ellis and Rev. Eric Martin officiating. A Celebration of Life Service will be at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. James...
Obituary: Rose Marie Brittain
Graveside services for Rose Marie Brittain, 85, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Paul Campbell will be officiating. The family of Marie will have a visitation at Hanceville Funeral Home on Friday beginning...
(Updated) For 2nd week, Cullman Regional reports record COVID-19 hospitalizations
Updated 11-12-20 with a statement on ventilator capacity at Cullman Regional: "We have 16 ventilators and several other machines that could be converted temporarily. Anticipating an increase in need this fall, we ordered additional ventilators this past spring," said Cullman Regional Vice President, Marketing...
(Updated) Commission names Bradley Williams director of Cullman County Economic Development
Updated 11-11-20 at 11:19 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission on Wednesday morning had a short organizational meeting, the first for newly sworn-in Chairman Jeff “Clem” Clemons. After recognizing the veterans in attendance, the commission took care of a few items of business.
Clemons,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison, Good Hope, Fairview hitting road for round 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first round of this year’s AHSAA high school state playoffs is in the books and three of the seven local contenders are advancing to the second round. Addison, Good Hope and Fairview will all travel Friday night as the Bulldogs...
