Obituary: Mildred Earlene James
Mildred Earlene James of Cullman passed away Sept. 5, 2020 at the age of 93.
She was born Jan. 10, 1927 in Hanceville to Asa T. and Connie Mae Allbright Quick.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Talmadge "Buck" James; and son-in-law Arthur...
Obituary: Wendell “Wink” Alexander
Wendell “Wink” Alexander, 69, of Double Springs, Alabama went to be with his Lord Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Wink was born Aug. 1, 1951 in Birmingham, Alabama.
He was a graduate of Winston County High School,...
Obituary: Nealar “Leona” Harbin
Funeral services for Nealar "Leona" Harbin, 81, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 at Cornerstone Revival Center with Rev. Jeremy Wilbanks officiating; burial at Welti Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Harbin passed away Saturday, Sept.5,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 8, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 8, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Sept. 3
domestic violence; Hwy. 31
domestic violence; CR 544
harassment, disorderly conduct; CR 307
domestic violence, criminal mischief;...
Holly Pond’s Evan Roden brings home 2 titles from East Alabama Invitational Lamb Show
HOLLY POND, Ala. - At the Alabama Lamb Producers Association’s East Alabama Invitational Saturday, Holly Pond Middle School eighth grader Evan Roden, son of Holly Pond High School Agriscience teacher Rusty Roden, won Champion White-Faced Ewe Lamb and Reserve Champion Overall Market Lamb.
Proud dad...
Cullman County Schools reports 101 students quarantined due to COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools has 101 students quarantined systemwide due to COVID-19, according to Superintendent Dr. Shane Barnette.
In an email to The Tribune Tuesday morning, Barnette wrote, "As a district, we have 56 students that have been isolated either due to a...
3rd person now charged with murder in New Canaan shooting death
NEW CANAAN, Ala. – A third person is now charged with murder in the shooting death of 24-year-old Levi Benjamin Lawrence, of Cullman. Tyler Dwight Dooley, 26, of Arab and Jacob Andrew Drane, 21, of New Canaan were charged with murder in connection to...
‘We’re still here and we’re still trying’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Fairview Lions Club on Monday held a scaled-back version of its annual Labor Day Extravaganza at Randall Shedd Community Park, opting out of its regular parade and attractions like bouncy houses, and going with a car show, socially-distanced craft vendors...
Obituary: L.Z. Allen
L.Z. Allen, 94, of Falkville, formerly of Cullman, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Reuben and Verdie Lou Walker Hicks; six sisters; her husband Ray Allen; and grandson Jimmy Allen.
Mrs. Allen is survived by daughter JoAnn Riley; sons...
Sweet taters or not, festival a hit
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 24th Annual Sweet Tater Festival took place Monday at Smith Lake Park, with a large crowd coming out to celebrate Labor Day and enjoy some outside merriment. Sweet Tater had most of its usual sights and sounds- food and craft...
How technology is making fishing more appealing to young anglers in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala.
-- Fishing is a fun outdoor activity that is loved by many people in Cullman,
Alabama. And with Cullman being home to some of the best fishing spots in
Alabama, it’s no surprise why more people, both young and old, are taking up
this hobby. However,...
Obituary: Harold David Alexander
Harold David Alexander, 66, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 30, 1954.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his daughters Shelly (Jason) Wilson, Natasha Alexander, and Melissa...
Obituary: Barbara “Barbie” Ann Bentley
Funeral services for Barbara "Barbie" Ann Bentley, 53, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. David Chambers officiating; burial at Fellowship Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Bentley passed away...
Obituary: Ronald Steven “Ronnie” Hammack
Ronald Steven “Ronnie” Hammack, 61, of Houston passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020.
He was born Sept. 21, 1958 to Clayton Hammack and Maybell Feltman.
Visitation will be Monday, Sept. 7, 2020 at Nichols Funeral Home, Double Springs, where the service will be held Tuesday at...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 3 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala.
-- Week three of the Cullman County Youth Football season is now complete after
another Saturday packed with action across the county. The Cullman Bearcats
hosted Fairview, while the Cyclones traveled to take on Cold Springs. The
Broncos hosted the Good Hope Raiders and the Outlaws...
Year-round care and maintenance for perennials
ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY, Ala. - With their vivacious blooms and array of colors, herbaceous perennials are a garden favorite and a common sight in Alabama. With the proper care, perennials are long-lasting, fairly low-maintenance flowers. While perennials will die back during the winter months,...
WFF cautiously optimistic about spread of silver carp
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR)
Chris Greene is cautiously optimistic that an invasive fish species that can wreak havoc on reservoir ecosystems has not expanded its range in Alabama’s waterways.
The silver carp, which has done noticeable damage in Kentucky and...
Fall armyworms marching in Alabama fields
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – They say there are only a few things that are certain in life. Most forage producers in the Southeast would argue fall armyworm invasions are one of them. Yes, once again, fall armyworms are making their way onto the scene...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Vinemont’s Lemons, Harbison place 1st, 2nd at Pisgah Invitational
PISGAH, Ala. – Vinemont
traveled to ToKnowHIM Trails in Pisgah Saturday morning to compete in this year’s
Pisgah Invitational and came home with some hardware. Eagles runner Ethan
Lemons placed first in the boys’ small school 5K with a time of 17:01.34 and in
the girls’ race, Vinemont’s...
Obituary: David Clyde Kirkpatrick
David Clyde Kirkpatrick
May 16, 1919-Sept. 4, 2020
David Kirkpatrick passed away at Baptist Health Center in Madisonville, Kentucky Sept. 4.
He was preceded by his wife of 64 years, Martha Louise Kirkpatrick, and their baby son John.
He is survived by his three children Charles David Kirkpatrick...
Living with Lyme: Meet 12-year-old Madeline of Walter
WALTER, Ala. - When Madeline Hill was 4 years old, she spent a fun day with her family at a petting zoo in Key Largo, Florida. It was when the family returned home that evening that her mom, Becca, discovered a bullseye rash on...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Holly Pond’s Chambers, Cold Springs’ Edgeworth win at Pepsi XC Challenge
MOULTON, Ala. – Several
local cross-country squads made the trip to Moulton Saturday morning to compete
in this year’s Pepsi XC Challenge and a pair of individual runners went home with
top prizes. Holly Pond’s Camilla Chambers collected her second win of the
season after finishing first in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison falls at Aliceville 36-34 in OT
ALICEVILLE, Ala.
-- Addison traveled to Pickens County to take on Aliceville in the region
opener for both teams. A great game was marred by several disputed calls,
on both sides, from the officials and Addison came out on the short end, 36-34
in overtime.
Addison surprised everyone by kicking...
ALDOT halts construction on interstates for Labor Day holiday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – To accommodate expected higher traffic volume during the Labor Day holiday weekend and for the safety of the traveling public and roadway workers, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will have no temporary lane closures on Alabama interstates after noon Friday,...
ALEA Troopers: ‘Less Drinking, More Thinking’ to arrive alive this Labor Day weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and other fun-filled destinations. For many, the extended holiday consists of festivities and celebrations that include consuming alcoholic beverages.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) wishes...
COVID-19 clinical drug trial underway in Cullman, seeking patients
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Clinical Trials (CCT), a medical research group affiliated with Cullman Primary Care, began a trial this week of a drug that may be able to combat the symptoms of COVID-19 and keep patients healthier through the progress of the disease....
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek drops road game at Brilliant 55-30
BRILLIANT, Ala. – Meek
hit the road to kick off region play Friday night and was sent home with a
55-30 loss. The Tigers fall to 0-3 on the season with the loss.
Brilliant took an early 14-0 lead in the opening
quarter but the Tigers found...
PREP FOOTBALL: Knights fall to Wildcats at home 28-7
ARAB, Ala. – After
falling to Guntersville in their home opener last week, the Arab Knights
returned home Friday night hoping to bounce back with a big region win.
Unfortunately for the home crowd, there wasn’t a lot celebrate after senior
night festivities were over. The Wildcats built...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs holds off Sulligent 21-19 in region opener
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs opened up region play on its home field Friday night and after honoring this year’s seniors before kickoff, the Eagles fended off the Blue Devils 21-19 to improve to 3-0 on the season.
Sulligent took an early 7-0 lead after...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville knocks off Fultondale 43-34 in region opener
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After having a bye last week, Hanceville took on Fultondale in its region opener at home. In what was a wild back-and-forth affair for most of the game, the Bulldogs got some great performances from Bo Joles and Barrett Hardin to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont suffers 54-0 loss at J.B. Pennington
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Blountsville to take on the J.B. Pennington Tigers Friday night in their first region game of the year. The Tigers walked away with a 54-0 victory.
Vinemont received the opening kickoff but went three-and-out. Pennington marched right...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders hammer Ashville on the road 47-13
ASHVILLE, Ala. - Tonight was an awesome night on the road for the Good Hope Raiders, who came home victorious over the Ashville Bulldogs, 47-13.
If you got there one minute late, you missed the first touchdown, courtesy of Raider Eli Pugh.
Good Hope’s defense came...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors’ comeback falls short 31-28
WEST POINT, Ala. - On a misty Friday night, the West Point Warriors found themselves with their backs against the wall over and over, only to continue to fight back down to the final whistle. It seemed the Warriors not only had to overcome...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies fall to Guntersville 48-12 on the road
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - The Fairview Aggies entered the third week of the season ranked no. 9 in Class 5A in the state. Standing in their way, the Guntersville Wildcats, ranked no. 6 in Class 5A in Alabama. Fairview was fresh off its win against...
Obituary: Bobbie Bradford
Funeral services for Bobbie Bradford of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Bruce Ellard will be officiating. The family will welcome guests for a visitation on Tuesday beginning at 11 a.m. at the...
Obituary: Debra Kay Cook
Funeral services for Debra Kay Cook, 61, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Reverend Tim Dubberly will be officiating. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. and go until funeral time Sunday at the funeral...
Obituary: Billy Joe Barnes
Memorial service details for Billy Joe Barnes are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Barnes was born April 29, 1946 and passed from this life Sept. 3, 2020.
Billy Joe loved fishing and Alabama football with a passion.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Obituary: William Robert Lumpkin, Jr.
Memorial service details for William Robert Lumpkin, Jr., 88, of Blountsville, Alabama are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Lumpkin was born Feb. 4, 1932 to William Robert and Leila Foster Lumpkin. He passed from this life Sept. 3, 2020.
Cullman Funeral...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats topple Hartselle on the road 30-20
HARTSELLE, Ala. – For the first time since 1997, the Cullman Bearcats left Hartselle with a victory Friday night. The series between the Bearcats and Tigers has always been competitive, but Hartselle has dominated on its home field for more than 20 years, until...
PREP FOOTBALL: Oakman bruises Broncos, 40-16
OAKMAN, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos traveled to Walker County to square off against the Oakman Wildcats Friday night, and the Broncos got bruised, 40-16.
Holly Pond received the opening kickoff, starting on its own 30, but facing a strong Wildcat defense, the Broncos...
Drive-thru Oktoberfest German Dinner at Sacred Heart Sept. 30
Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 4-7 p.m.
Sponsored by Sacred Heart of Jesus Church's Altar Society
Due to COVID-19, this will be a drive-thru event. The meal will be bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, green beans, applesauce, bread and dessert (no drinks!) costing $12 for adults and...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 4, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 4, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Sept. 3
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy. 157; miscellaneous;...
September is National Recovery Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – September is National Recovery Month and this long-standing, national observance promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment and recovery for substance use and mental disorders, as well as promoting that recovery is possible. Now in its 31st year, Recovery Month celebrates...
WIC Program seeks public comment about 2021 State Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and supplemental foods, and serves pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women and children up to age 5 whose family incomes are up to 185% of the federal poverty...
Alabama begins paying Lost Wages Assistance Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Thursday that Alabama began paying the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program Sept. 3, 2020. The LWA Program was created by President Donald Trump’s memorandum earlier this month in response...
Obituary: Ruby Ann Leggett
Ruby Ann Leggett of Cullman passed away Sept. 2, 2020 at the age of 60. She was born April 15, 1960 in Missouri to William and Sadie Fife.
She is preceded in death by her first husband William Lawrence Leggett; mother Sadie Mae Blagg; fathers...
Obituary: Wilbur Dale Pettit
Funeral services for Wilbur Dale Pettit, of Garden City, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at Blount Springs Baptist Church in Blount Springs, Alabama. Reverends Jeff Ingle and Thomas Graves will be officiating. The family will welcome guests for visitation beginning...
Obituary: Lynda Frances Rains
Lynda Frances Rains, 76, of Hanceville, formerly of Birmingham passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at Hanceville Nursing Home after a long battle of Alzheimer’s.
She was born Jan. 2, 1944 to Clifton Lonnie and Clara Bunt Tucker. She loved traveling, reading, gardening, painting and...
Obituary: B.C. Williams
Funeral services for B.C. Williams, 81, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from noon-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Williams passed away Tuesday,...
Obituary: Keith Leon McMahan
Keith Leon McMahan, 84, of Cullman passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. He was born Sept. 12, 1935 to Albert and Golda McMahan.
He was a son, father, grandfather, and much more. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He retired as a Master...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 3, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 3, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 31
domestic violence; CR 1763
theft of property; CR 1635
Sept. 1
domestic violence; Hwy. 278 W
burglary; CR...
Finding the promised land: Unsheltered International signs contract on property for tiny home village
CULLMAN, Ala. - Unsheltered International (UI) director Travis Sharpe announced Wednesday that the homeless services ministry has come one step closer to its plan for a tiny home village in Cullman County to house homeless individuals and families. The organization signed a contract to...
Ivey announces next phase of Alabama prison program, 3 new facilities
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) on Thursday announced the successful developer teams who submitted proposals in May in response to the ADOC’s Request for Proposal (RFP) to improve the state’s prison infrastructure. An Evaluation Committee comprised...
Next phase of Warehouse District Streetscape Project begins; merchants remain open for business
CULLMAN, Ala.- The next phase of the City of Cullman’s Warehouse District Streetscape Project has begun, but residents are advised that the merchants in the Warehouse District remain open for business. City Engineer Erica York and Cullman Economic Development Agency Retail & Workforce Development...
‘We’re here today; we’ve made it!’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Veterans services organization Saving Forgotten Warriors (SFW) on Wednesday morning held a grand opening celebration and open house at its transitional house along Hopewell Road in Hanceville, displaying its progress as staff and volunteers work toward a projected facility opening next...
PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams kicking off region play in week 2
Last week’s slate of games was packed with matchups
between local teams and now its time to get region play underway. Every local
squad with the exception of West Point are preparing for region openers and
many of them will be on the road. The Warriors will...
Food delivery service coming to Arab, Joppa, Baileyton, Union Grove Sept. 11
ARAB, Ala. – Thanks to Josh Gaddis and Chris Sivley, founders of Hometown 2 Go, food delivery will be readily available for Arab and surrounding areas.
“We will cover Arab, Joppa and parts of Baileyton and Union Grove,” said Gaddis, who also shared what inspired...
Obituary: Cleo Rodgers
Cleo "Tootsie" Rodgers of Warrior, formerly of Cullman passed away Sept. 2, 2020 at the age of 79. She was born in Hartselle March 8, 1941 to Luke and Ethel Tunstill Slaughter.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Huey Albert Rodgers; daughter...
Obituary: Peggy Diane Bush
Peggy Diane Bush of Cullman passed away Aug. 31, 2020 at the age of 66. She was born July 21, 1954 in Pensacola, Florida to Carl P. and Bernice Whitaker Bush.
She is preceded in death by her mother.
Survivors are sister Debbie (Rev. Don) Froelich;...
City, County students to get free breakfasts, lunches through Dec. 31
CULLMAN, Ala. - Starting Thursday, Sept. 3, all students in the Cullman City and Cullman County public school systems will receive free breakfasts and lunches. For now, this will go through Dec. 31, 2020.
The free meals are made possible by the U.S. Department of...
Cullman County Fair Parade is on, and there will be candy!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Not only will Cullman County get to hold its annual fair this year, but the City of Cullman will also hold its annual fair parade! The Cullman City Council voted Monday evening to approve the Cullman Lions Club’s request for an...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 2, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Aug. 31
third-degree burglary, third-degree theft of property; HomTex, Inc.;...
Book-It Virtual 5K, more on tap from Cullman libraries
CULLMAN, Ala. – The inaugural Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) Book-It Virtual 5K Run/Walk will take place Sept. 25-30, 2020 to support the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS).
FPLCC Secretary Renee Welsh and CCPLS Director Sharon Townson talked with The...
‘He was an absolutely incredible human being’
BREMEN, Ala. - “He will always be remembered here at Cold Springs,” Cold Spring High School Principal Eric Dickerson said of the late Michael Parker. Parker passed away Friday, Aug. 28 at the age of 61. Parker, whose service was held Monday at Kinney...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Good Hope edges Vinemont on the road 18-16
VINEMONT, Ala.
-- The Good Hope Raiders traveled to play county rival Vinemont Tuesday night
after the contest was rained out Monday and after a close, muddy matchup, the
Raiders left with an 18-16 win. Good Hope started the game with a pooch kick
that was recovered by...
Flu vaccine: this year more than ever
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - “If there was ever a year to be sure you get a flu vaccine, this is it.”
That is the recommendation of Erin DeLaney, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine in the School of Medicine at the...
Obituary: Elizabeth Lorene Naylor
Elizabeth Lorene Naylor of Cullman passed away Sept. 1, 2020 at the age of 52. She was born in Shreveport, LA April 18, 1968.
Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband Bob Naylor.
Graveside services will be Friday, Sept. 4, 2020 at 3 p.m. at...
Obituary: Caro Lea McGhee
Funeral service details are incomplete for Mrs. Caro Lea McGhee, 76, of Bremen, AL. Mrs. McGhee was born April 17, 1944 and passed from this life Sept. 1, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by her husband Arnold McGhee.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: James Monroe Ashley
James Monroe Ashley, 79, of Double Springs entered into rest Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 9, 1940.
He was a member of the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He loved cookouts and spending time with his family.
No services...
Obituary: Eugene Miller
Eugene Miller, 85, of Double Springs passed away Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 at Hendrix Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Aug. 17, 1935 to Columbus Garfield and Lillie Bell Miller.
Eugene was a Baptist minister.
Visitation will be Thursday, Sept....
Heroes Among Us: A look at the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department
This is part 1 of a special series in which The Tribune will visit with each volunteer fire department across Cullman County.
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Heroes live among us all throughout Cullman County. They are among the first on the scene when tragedy strikes,...
Arrests and incidents reported Sept. 1, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Sept. 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
No incidents reported.
Arrests
Aug. 31
Johnson, Patty D., 53
fourth-degree theft by...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats win crowns at North Alabama Twilight Classic
CULLMAN, Ala. – There
was cross country action at Cross Creek Golf Course in Cullman Monday night and
both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats outpaced the rain and the other teams in
the field to take home titles. Cullman’s Bernarda Tizapa posted a time of
17:49.82 to capture...
Cullman council approves $24M tax abatement for new industrial project, awards bid for Cherokee Ave. traffic light
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening approved a 10-year tax abatement for a yet-unnamed industrial development project currently termed “Project York.” According to a source at Cullman City Hall, the project is still in the planning stages between the City...
Obituary: Jerry Dan Smith
Funeral services for Jerry Dan Smith, 77, of Cullman will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Etha Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Smith passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2020...
Obituary: Bonnie Nell Nunnelley
Bonnie Nell Nunnelley, 81, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Bonnie was born Nov. 6, 1938 to Calvin and Verdie Lee Rusk.
Bonnie is survived by son Billy Nunnelley (Jeanette); grandchildren Jacky Nunnelley, Jeremy Wiggins (Nicole), Tiffany Conicelli (Rich) and Josh Nunnelley...
Obituary: Adam Wesley Mount
Graveside services for Adam Wesley Mount, 33, of Baileyton will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at New Lebanon Cemetery with Mike Smith and Ennis Stone officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: John D. Wilhite
John D. Wilhite, 93, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. John D was born Feb. 1, 1927 to Roscoe and Beulah Wiley Wilhite. He is preceded in death by his parents along with five sisters and five brothers.
John D. served in...
Obituary: Glen Edward Miller
Funeral services for Glen Edward Miller, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Rickey Barron Campbell
Memorial services for Rickey Barron Campbell, 67, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at 2 p.m. with Barry Gardner and Matt Smith officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Campbell passed away Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at...
Obituary: Charles Wayne Aldridge
Funeral services for Charles Wayne Aldridge, 77, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020 at Riverside Baptist Church with Bro. Wendell Peterson and Greg Aldridge officiating; interment in Riverside Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1,...
Obituary: Teddy Wayne Phillips
Teddy Wayne Phillips, of Holly Pond passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 at the age of 67. He was born Nov. 19, 1952 to the late Wilma Hipp Phillips and James Edward Phillips.
Teddy was preceded in death by his parents and sister Paula Phillips...
Obituary: Tabatha Randolph
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Tabatha Randolph, 43, of Vinemont.
Tabatha passed away Aug. 29, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital.
Cullman Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.
She is preceded in death by her father Donnie Lamar Randolph.
Survivors include her...
Obituary: Judy Cason Jones
On Aug. 29, 2020 Judy Cason Jones, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 60.
Judy was born July 22, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Hershel and Meige Lee “Peg” Cason. On March 12, 1988, Judy married Chris Jones....
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 31, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 31, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 27
theft of property; CR 623
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to aid prosecution of impaired drivers
MONTGOMERY — Gov.
Kay Ivey has awarded a $164,421 grant to improve safety on Alabama’s highways
by stepping up prosecution in cases involving impaired driving.
The grant will enable the state Office of Prosecution
Services to provide local prosecutors and law enforcement with the proper
training and technical assistance to...
UAB Football opens 2020 season Thursday with Central Arkansas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB football team is set to open the 2020 season this Thursday, Sept. 3, by hosting Central Arkansas at Legion Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. on ESPN3.
The Blazers enter the season with extremely high expectations as the back-to-back C-USA West...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week
two of the Cullman County youth football season is in the books after another
Saturday full of action. West Point traveled to take on the Cullman Cyclones,
the Raiders hosted the Outlaws, Vinemont hosted Fairview and the Bearcats
traveled to face Holly Pond.
West Point...
Obituary: Frankie Joe “Big Guy” Weathers
Frankie Joe “Big Guy” Weathers, 62, of Sumrall, MS passed from this life Aug. 4, 2020 at Forrest General Hospital. Frankie was born March 11, 1958 in Cullman, AL to Charles Franklin Weathers and Jane Brock Weathers Aultz.
He graduated from Forrest County Agricultural High...
Obituary: Carrie Mae Miller
Funeral services for Carrie Mae Miller, 76, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at noon Monday, Aug. 31 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnson’s Grove Cemetery in Brushy Pond. The family will welcome guests for a visitation from 11 a.m.-noon prior...
Obituary: O.D. Haynes
Mr. O. D. Haynes, 85, of Bremen, Alabama passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. O.D. was born Jan. 22, 1935 in Alabama.
O.D. was preceded in death by daughter Pam Sterling; sister Opal Nichols, brother Harlton Haynes and parents Ogle and Gertrude Graves Haynes.
O.D. is...
Obituary: Hershel Walter Seymore
Hershel Walter Seymore, 76, of the Nesmith community passed away at his home Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020.
He was born Dec. 3, 1943 in Nesmith to E.O. and Zola Seymore.
He was saved at the age of 17 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and he graduated...
Extend the growing season of blueberries and other summer fruits
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – As blueberries and other summer fruits begin to grow out of season, gardeners may be looking for ways to extend the growing season. While there are many factors that affect the output of fruit crops, there are several things people...
(Updated) Missing boater Dustin New’s body recovered from Smith Lake
Updated 8-29-20 11:12 p.m.
Statement from Lt. Chad Pate with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division:
The body of the missing boater Dustin New from Fultondale was recovered tonight, Saturday, August 29. Dustin New went missing on July 16 while boating in the...
Obituary: Nicholas Todd Cleghorn
Nicholas Todd Cleghorn, 35, of Jasper, formerly of Double Springs, passed away Friday, Aug. 28, 2020.
He was born May 5, 1985 to Jan McDonald and Carlos Cleghorn.
He loved being outside, swinging, listening to country music and he loved his family.
Visitation will be held at...
Obituary: Rev. Michael Keith Parker
Funeral services for Rev. Michael Keith Parker, 61, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at Kinney Grove Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, Rev. Jerry Hackney officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Michael passed away...
NWS Huntsville confirms EF-1 tornado in Cullman Co., EF-0 in Morgan Co.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Preliminary damage survey results from the National Weather Service in Huntsville show two tornadoes touched down early Friday evening. The NWS reports an EF-1 in northwest Cullman County and an EF-0 in Eva.
The path of the EF-1 tornado In Cullman County...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman shuts out Jasper 21-0 in home opener
CULLMAN, Ala. – Storms
pushed this week’s showdown between the Jasper Vikings and Cullman Bearcats back
to Saturday but that didn’t seem to bother the ‘Cats one bit. The latest
edition of this tight rivalry kicked off at Oliver Woodard Stadium at 11 a.m.
Saturday and while keeping...
Empty buildings, full hearts
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order through Oct. 2, meaning senior centers will remain closed. The centers have been shut down since March 16, leaving many area seniors lacking the daily interactions that filled their days....
Registration now open for Alabama’s Adult Mentored Hunting Program
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Learning to hunt may seem out of reach for those who didn’t grow up with hunting as part of their family tradition. For those individuals, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF)...
