Obituary: Joyce V. McNutt
Funeral services for Joyce V. McNutt, 91, of Hanceville, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hanceville. John Jankins will be officiating. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery.
Ms. McNutt is survived by her nieces and nephews...
Obituary: Johnnie “Merle” Barnett
Johnnie “Merle” Barnett, 72, of the Sardis community passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born Aug. 20, 1948 to Kermit and Era Barnett.
Merle loved his family, especially his wife, son and grandchildren (who called him “Paw Paw” or...
Obituary: Patricia “Patty” Dewese Brown
Graveside services for Patricia “Patty” Dewese Brown will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2020 at Jones Chapel Cemetery. Reverend Doug Smith will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Patricia was born to Richard and Edna Brown May 15,...
Obituary: Angelia Marie Dingler
Angelia Marie Dingler, 61, of Cullman passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born Nov. 26, 1958.
Survivors include her husband of 44 years, Clifford Dingler; son Cameron (Donna) Dingler; granddaughter Caitlin Dingler; mother Joyce Coggins; sisters Karen Collette and Ruth...
Obituary: James Larry Tucker
James Larry Tucker, 74, of Cullman passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Cullman Regional. He was born Feb. 14, 1946 to Harlis and Pauline Tucker.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Shelby (Jack) Baker.
Survivors include his wife Lillie Mae Tucker;...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 28, 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. 26
fraudulent use of a credit or debit...
Good Hope man charged with trafficking meth
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A Good Hope man was arrested and charged with trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia Thursday.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Community Response Team (CRT) deputies arrested Graf Edward Reid, 40, after allegedly discovering 1.5 ounces of meth in...
‘I promise everybody it’s real’: Local man recounts experience with COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - “At first, I never had a bad fever. The highest it got was 102. I came home from work and I felt so weak that I couldn’t move. That day, I couldn’t hardly work because I had no energy. I laid...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats’ home opener against Jasper rescheduled for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Due to the threat of severe weather approaching the area Friday night, city schools will be releasing students at 1:30 p.m. and Cullman’s home opener against the Jasper Vikings has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. Due to...
United Way of Cullman County Day of Caring Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) announced Thursday that it will host a modified version of its annual Day of Caring Sept. 15, 2020.
According to UWCC, “The event will provide community members with a meaningful and collective volunteer opportunity and serve...
Hanceville talks subdivisions, grants liquor license
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Steppville Gardens subdivision in Hanceville will soon be complete. Kevin Stapp, owner of Stapp Home Builders, addressed the Hanceville City Council Thursday evening, asking for the City’s help with the cost of repaving the street and cul-de-sac in the neighborhood.
“The City...
Cullman Electric Cooperative preparing to host 84th annual meeting as virtual event
CULLMAN, Ala. - Mailing of registration cards and ballots for the 84th annual meeting of Cullman Electric Cooperative began being mailed to all co-op members Aug. 17, 2020. Mail-in voting and registration have been part of the co-op’s annual meeting for more than 20...
Sweet Tater Festival set for Sept. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 24th annual Sweet Tater Festival is scheduled for Labor Day, Monday Sept. 7 at Smith Lake Park from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The festival usually spans two days, but this year, the event has been scaled back due to the ongoing...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Winston County in home opener
ARLEY, Ala. – Winston County’s offense erupted Thursday night at county rival Meek. The Yellow Jackets got four touchdowns from Austin Owens and scored 40 first-half points on their way to a 64-14 win over the Tigers at Meek Field. Owens had three touchdowns on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs beat up Bears 50-0 in home opener
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison
hosted the Lynn Bears in a Thursday night matchup of county rivals. The
closest the Bears would come to a victory this night was winning the opening
coin toss. Addison dominated Lynn and came away with their first victory
of the season, 50-0.
Addison kicked off to the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Battle in the Swamp: Raiders put game away late, 31-14
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Teams, students and fans gathered inside James W. Shabel Stadium Thursday night for what turned out to be a muddy slugfest. With the recent rains turning the field into a swamp, both teams had to alter the game plan. Facing...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies blast Vinemont 41-14
FAIRVIEW, Ala. –- The
Fairview Aggies played host to the Vinemont Eagles on a soggy senior night
Thursday and after the Aggies and Eagles both collected wins last week, it was
Fairview that came away victorious this week, 41-14.
Fairview received the opening kickoff and it didn’t...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs topples Holly Pond 28-16
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Holly Pond to face off against the Broncos Thursday night. The Eagles spoiled the Broncos’ season opener 28-16.
First-year Bronco Coach Chris Moss’ team features 13 seniors this year.
Holly Pond won the toss and chose...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab drops home opener to Guntersville 35-9
ARAB, Ala. – After
knocking off Albertville on the road 13-6 last week in the season opener, the
Arab Knights returned home to host the hated Wildcats of Guntersville Thursday
night. The score was knotted at 7 early in the second quarter but some costly
turnovers and explosive...
Hartselle City Schools reports 242 quarantined due to COVID-19
HARTSELLE, Ala. - Hartselle City Schools on Thursday reported a total of 14 positive COVID-19 cases across the system, with 242 people in quarantine.
The system, which reports its COVID-19 statistics on its website, said:
“Hartselle City Schools employs 427 administrators, teachers, and staff and serves...
Welcome to Leldon’s
CULLMAN, Ala. - Leldon Maxcy was just 11 or 12 years old when he purchased his first scroll saw. More than 20 years later, this self-taught artisan and Vinemont graduate has his own storefront in Cullman’s Warehouse District, showcasing not only his amazing woodworking...
Obituary: Annie Belle (Parker) Warnke
Mrs. Annie Belle (Parker) Warnke, 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020. Annie Belle was born May 11,1942 in Cullman, Alabama.
Annie Belle is survived by her husband of 56 years, Emil H. Warnke; brother Gary (Linda) Parker; niece Kristy (Jerry) Thomas;...
Obituary: Stephanie Jenice Chapman
Stephanie Jenice Chapman, 56, of Cullman passed away Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Brookwood Medical Center. She was born Oct. 17, 1963 to the late Paul and Glenda Chapman.
Survivors include her children Christopher (Courtney) Howell, Jacob (Beth) Howell, Haley (Justin) Harris, Sera Hancock, and...
Obituary: Lessie Kilgo
Funeral services for Lessie Kilgo, 94, of Crane Hill, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at Bethany Baptist Church in Crane Hill. Reverend Thomas Reeves will be officiating. Burial will follow after the service at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in Brushy...
Obituary: Kenneth William Hammack
Kenneth William Hammack, 70, of Houston passed away Aug. 26, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Sept. 5, 1949 to Jeff and Hazel Hammack.
A graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Houston Church of...
Obituary: Bill Lee “Bowevil” Gates
Bill Lee “Bowevil” Gates, 78, of Double Springs passed away Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020.
He was born March 14, 1942 in Memphis, Tennessee to William and Obie (Cassie) Gates.
He loved fishing, woodworking, hunting, cooking, and watching wrestling. Bill loved his family, especially his grandkids.
Visitation will...
LP Building Solutions awards scholarships to 3 local students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Nashville-based wood building product manufacturer LP Building Solutions, which operates a plant in Hanceville, announced Wednesday the awarding of $95,000 in scholarships to the children of company employees for the 2020-2021 school year, including three students with families at the Hanceville...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 27, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 27, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 24
domestic violence; CR 594
domestic violence, menacing; CR 813
domestic violence; St. Joseph Drive NW
theft...
Ivey extends Safer at Home Order, mask mandate through Oct. 2
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey in a press conference Thursday extended Alabama’s Safer at Home Order, including the statewide mask requirement, through Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at 5 p.m. She was joined by State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris.
“Today, with the support of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Weather moving most week 1 matchups to Thursday
CULLMAN, Ala. – With
some rainy weather on its way to hit us toward the end of the week, most of our
local matchups will be played Thursday night. Several local teams collected
wins in their first contests during week zero but now they’ll have a short
turnaround...
NWS Huntsville: Get ready for wet weather as remnants of Laura move east
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Reports from the National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville office (NWSH) indicate rainy days ahead with chances of dangerous weather for north Alabama, as the remnants of Hurricane Laura are expected to pass on an eastward path north of the state.
ThursdayThe NWSH...
Obituary: Dwight Price Bennett
Dwight Price Bennett of Cullman passed away at his residence Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 at the age of 88. Dwight was born Oct. 15, 1931 to Charlie Emmett and Maddie Beulah Persall Bennett.
He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and worked in...
Obituary: Bobby Dean Allred
Graveside services for Bobby Dean Allred, 80, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Cullman City Cemetery with Malcolm Carter, II and Tommy Graves officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home prior to...
Obituary: Jo Helen Ware
Miss Jo Helen Ware passed gently into the arms of God Aug. 24, 2020 at 65 years of age.
She was born Sept. 21, 1954 and was a 1972 graduate of Corner High School.
Jo Helen was predeceased by parents Lola B. Joiner Ware and Lawrence...
Obituary: Jesse B. Ralph Wakefield
Jesse B. Ralph Wakefield, 93, of Double Springs passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Aug. 6, 1927 in Double Springs, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 at 2 p.m. at...
Obituary: Tazz Michael Wynn
Funeral services for Tazz Michael Wynn, 23, of Vinemont, Alabama will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at Blair Congregational Methodist Church. He will lie in state from 9-10 a.m. Saturday morning. Visitation for friends will be from 5:30-8 p.m. Friday, Aug....
Obituary: Wanzell Marie Holmes
Funeral services for Wanzell Marie Holmes, 87, of Hayden will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Graves Gap Cemetery. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday beginning at 1:30.
Wanzell, the...
39th annual Cullman Oktoberfest a go
CULLMAN, Ala. - It’s just a little more than five weeks away, and preparations for the 39th annual Cullman Oktoberfest are well underway, with Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Executive Director Zac Wood and Recreational Development Director Christy Turner busy planning this year’s...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 26, 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. 24
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle; person;...
Agriplex Harvest to Home Dinner happening, but differently
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex will host its sixth annual Harvest to Home Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction in September, but the event will be different this year due to COVID-19.
Since we cannot all be together, we are inviting the community to...
Cullman Caring for Kids struggles to keep up with food pantry demands
CULLMAN, Ala. - Summer vacation may be over, but hunger never took a break in Cullman County. Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Executive Director Javon Daniel told The Tribune Tuesday that, despite generous contributions over the last few months, the agency continues to see...
Gudger, Shedd head up state study committee to help volunteer fire departments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview have been respectively named chair and co-chair of a new state legislative committee to study the problems volunteer fire departments are having with recruiting and personnel retention across the state.
On Monday afternoon,...
Obituary: Vila Mary Parris Tyree
Vila Mary Parris Tyree, 95, of Arley entered into rest Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 4, 1925 in Winston County, Alabama.
She was a longtime member of Liberty Baptist Church, where she taught...
Cullman incumbents sweep election; 2 county mayors unseated
CULLMAN, Ala. - Nine municipal elections were held across Cullman County Tuesday, and when the votes were tallied, incumbents in the City of Cullman held their own against some tough challengers, while the mayors of Baileyton and Colony were unseated.
In the City of Cullman,...
Obituary: Patricia Mae “Pat” Benefield
Patricia Mae “Pat” Benefield, 80, of Haleyville passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Feb. 4, 1940 to James and Hilda Malone.
There will be a memorial service held at a later date.
Pat is survived by her...
Obituary: Linda Whatley Hudson
Linda Whatley Hudson was born Jan. 17, 1951 to Herman and Ida Whatley. She passed away Aug. 25, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She attended Hanceville High School.
A loving mother, she leaves behind her daughter Leslie Hudson and her fur babies Ellie and Baby....
Obituary: Thelma Hicks Arnold
Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Thelma Hicks Arnold passed away Saturday, Aug. 22 at the age of 95 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her son Doug (Melissa); grandchildren Daxon, Whitney, Forrest, and Julie; five great-grandchildren; as well as numerous relatives and friends.
She...
Obituary: Sergio Torres-Choreno
In loving memory of Sergio Torres-Choreno, 61, of Hanceville, Alabama-
Mr. Torres-Choreno died Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital after an unexpected illness.
Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Arlen Dominguez will be officiating. Visitation...
Obituary: George Ann Calvert
Ms. George Ann Calvert of Bremen passed away Aug.24, 2020 at the age of 64. She was born Feb. 9, 1956 in Birmingham to Norman Alexander and Jessie Mae Willoughby Graves.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She was a safety coordinator for Walmart.
Funeral...
4 arrested after meth, pills, pot found, stolen gun recovered
BERLIN, Ala. - Four people were arrested Tuesday in Berlin when the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Special Response Team(SRT), CCSO Community Response Team (CRT) and CCSO investigators executed a search warrant at a residence along County Road 747.
A media release from the CCSO...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 25, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 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
Aug. 24
third-degree domestic violence; person; Acorn Ave. NW
second-degree...
(Updated) 1 killed in shooting in Battleground in Cullman County
Updated 8-25-20 at 3:37 p.m.
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. – One person was killed in a shooting in the Battleground community in northwest Cullman County Monday night. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Tazz Wynn, 23, of Vinemont.
The CCSO said in a statement...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Jimmie Nuss and Joyce Barnett, Hanceville City Council, place 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters will be choosing new council members. Councilman Jimmie Nuss is being challenged by Joyce Barnett for place 1.
Editor’s note: Multiple...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Maxie Jones, Eric Phillips- Good Hope City Council, place 2
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election is Tuesday, and these are the last of The Tribune’s Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Good Hope, voters will be choosing new council members. Councilman Maxie Jones is being challenged by Eric Phillips for place 2.
Editor’s...
Obituary: Kathy Darlene Farley
Kathy Darlene Farley was born Nov. 30, 1956 and passed away Aug. 21, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Dorothy Helen Holloway
Funeral services for Dorothy Helen Holloway, 81, of Cullman will be at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at 2 p.m.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Holloway passed away Sunday, Aug. 26, 2020 at Cullman Regional. She was born...
Obituary: Wilma Jean Hollis
Funeral services for Wilma Jean Hollis, 90, of Cullman, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home. Visitation will precede the service from 1-2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The Interment will follow the service at New...
Obituary: Adam Edwin Swan
Adam Edwin Swan, 48, of Addison entered into rest Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper.
Adam was born April 2, 1972 in West Jefferson, Alabama.
He was very passionate about his country and proudly served for 14 years in the United...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 24, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 24, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 20
unlawful possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 1545
theft of property; Leonard...
ADCNR strengthens safeguards against nonnative species
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Due to ecological, economic, and human health and safety concerns related to the potential impacts of nonnative animals, Alabama Administrative Code 220-2-.26 has been amended to prohibit any person, firm, association, or corporation from possessing, selling, offering for sale, importing, bringing,...
Scaup limit reduced to 1; Sandhill crane registration opens soon
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
North America’s waterfowl breeding population annual survey is another aspect of the outdoors that has been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
Seth Maddox, the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries’ Migratory Bird Coordinator, said virus-related travel restrictions would not...
Cullman Co. Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – High
school football kicked off in Cullman County this week and youth football got
its season underway Saturday. The West Point Warriors traveled to Cold Springs
to face the Eagles, The Cullman Cyclones hosted the Good Hope Raiders while the
Outlaws hosted the Bearcats and...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Roy Shedd and Deborah Moon, Baileyton Town Council, place 2
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. Deborah Moon and Roy Shedd have each qualified to seek place 2, left vacant by mayoral candidate Windell...
Obituary: Terri Kirk
Terri Kirk, 63, of Haleyville passed away Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at her residence.
She was born March 26, 1957 in Lancaster, Nebraska.
Visitation will be Monday, Aug. 24, 2020 from 2-3 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, Alabama where the service will begin at...
Obituary: Reba Carolyn Chandler Lewter
Reba Carolyn Chandler Lewter died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 in Fairview, Alabama, her home for the past 37 years. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and teacher at the former Baileyton Jr. High School, Reba lost her battle with dementia and cancer. She was surrounded...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Charles Wilson and Patty Nail Dean, Hanceville City Council, place 5
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Hanceville, voters will be choosing new council members. Incumbent Charles Wilson is being challenged in place 5 by Patty Nail Dean.
Why did you choose to run...
Good Hope receives $5K grant for park expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala.- The City of Good Hope on Friday received a little help from the Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council (AMRV RC&D) for the continued work on the City’s park expansion. Good Hope was awarded a $5,125 grant...
Randall Shedd named 2020 Alabama Rural Electric Association State Representative of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview was honored Friday morning after being named 2020 Alabama Rural Electric Association State Representative of the Year. A ceremony for Shedd took place at the Cullman Electric Cooperative, with Co-op CEO Tim Culpepper presenting Shedd the award.
Culpepper...
Who’s paying whom, who’s getting ‘liked?’ part 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - In keeping with its commitment to promoting transparency in government, The Tribune continues its look at campaign finance records submitted by municipal candidates in the current election cycle. The candidates’ reports indicate who has given them money and how they are...
PREP FOOTBALL: Arab kicks off season with 13-6 win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala.-
The 2020 high school football is underway, and the Arab Knights traveled to
Marshall County to take on the Albertville Aggies Friday night for a game was
postponed due to weather Thursday. In a defensive affair, the Knights came out
victorious on the road over the...
Community talk: Marching bands and COVID-19
CULLMAN, Ala. - Social media users in Cullman have no doubt been made aware of a controversy brewing around high school football during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the question of even having a season was answered when local teams kicked off this week, some...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs holds off weather, Meek to win season opener 43-40
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold
Springs and Meek kicked off the 2020 season at Cold Springs High School Friday
night and each had to overcome the weather as well as their opponent. After getting
most of the first quarter in the books, a 45-minute lightning delay sent both
teams...
Obituary: Sharon Lynn Teter
Sharon Lynn Teter, 60, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020. Sharon was born Nov. 16, 1959 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Sharon is survived by her husband James Teter; children Todd (Nichole) Burton, Clint (Erica) Burton, Jessica Hutchinson, Jackie (Dustin) Harper, and Jeanie (Nick)...
Obituary: Herbert “Herbie” Cecil Hare
Graveside services for Herbert "Herbie" Cecil Hare, 57, of Baileyton will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020 at Arab Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. at the cemetery prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hare...
Obituary: Jonathan Michael Bice
A private graveside services (family only) for Jonathan Michael Bice, 42, of Hanceville, currently residing in Baileyton, will be Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Visitation for friends will be Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at...
Obituary: Clora Christine Carter
Clora Christine Carter, 92, of Double Springs entered into rest Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Sept. 4, 1927 in Double Springs, Alabama.
Christine was a loving mother, who loved her kids and grandkids and loved being...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 21, 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. 17
first-degree theft of property; person; 9th St....
State’s July unemployment rate 7.9%; Cullman County 2nd lowest in state at 5.1%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Secretary Fitzgerald Washington on Friday announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted July unemployment rate is 7.9%, up from June’s rate of 7.6%, and above July 2019’s rate of 2.8%. July’s rate represents 176,637 unemployed persons, compared...
Cullman kicks off Nesmith Park renovation project
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heavy equipment has begun appearing at Nesmith Park near West Elementary School, and the City of Cullman wants people to know why. Cullman Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism (CPRST), Mayor Woody Jacobs and the Cullman City Council on Thursday morning gathered...
(Update) 1 killed in early morning fire in Cullman County
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - A Cullman woman was killed in a house fire in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 21. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Kathy Farley, 63.
The home is located at 15 County Road 1646 between...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies aiming to continue success in 5A
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After
putting together an impressive postseason run a season ago and capturing a
region title, the Fairview Aggies are ready to hit the field again this fall to
build on that success going into Class 5A. The Aggies are moving up from 4A and
into...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos excited to hit the field in Moss’ 1st year
HOLLY POND, Ala. – For
the first time since 2013, the Holly Pond Broncos will have a new signal caller
on the sidelines. Head Coach Chris Moss is entering his first season with the
Broncos this fall after spending 10 years coaching the Good Hope Raiders from
2005-2014....
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats blank Grissom 23-0 to open season
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman
kicked off the 2020 season on the road Thursday night and the ‘Cats arrived
ready to play. After a scoreless opening quarter, the Bearcats began to move
the ball more effectively on the ground and kept Grissom off the scoreboard to
pull away and...
Obituary: Ruth Bradford Bice
Ruth Bradford Bice was born Aug. 1, 1923 in Blountsville, AL and passed away Aug. 17, 2020 and is under the care of Moss Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Bobby Cummings
Bobby R. Cummings of Cullman passed away Aug. 20, 2020 at the age of 72.
He was born in Cullman Nov. 9, 1947 to James O. and Marie Stringer Cummings.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Jerry Owensby; and sister-in-law Charlotte Cummings.
A Celebration...
Obituary: Codean Hamm
A Celebration of Life memorial service for Mr. Codean Hamm, 75, of Cullman will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Temple Baptist Church. The church is located at 30 County Road 1184, Cullman, AL 35057.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to assist...
Obituary: Donna Canup Brown
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for Donna Canup Brown, 80, of Crane Hill, AL.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Brown passed away Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at UAB Hospital.
She was born Dec. 16, 1939 to Harmon Wallace and...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Greg Griffin and Pat Dyar, Baileyton Town Council, place 5
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. In place 5, Greg Griffin is seeking re-election and will face challenger Pat Dyar.
Why did you choose to...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Myra Martin and Benny Guthrie, Baileyton Town Council, place 4
BAILEYTON, Ala.- As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Baileyton, voters will be choosing new council members. In place 4, Myra Martin is seeking re-election and will face challenger Benny Guthrie.
Why did you choose to...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Ervin Chumley, J.V. Shelton and Kim Searcy, Dodge City Town Council, place 5
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, J.V. Shelton and Kim Searcy, are challenging incumbent Councilman Ervin Chumley, who has served on the council for 24 years in place 5.
The...
2nd man now charged with murder in New Canaan shooting death
NEW CANAAN, Ala. - A second man is now charged with murder in the shooting death of 24-year-old Levi Benjamin Lawrence, of Cullman. Tyler Dwight Dooley, 26, of Arab was charged with murder in connection to the case. Now, Jacob Andrew Drane, 21, of...
Arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Aug. 20, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Aug. 17
burglary, robbery; Garden City Heights
stalking, criminal mischief; CR 1154
possession of drug paraphernalia; Beech...
Cullman City Schools Strategic Building Initiative includes new intermediate, middle schools, expanded primary school
Updated 8-20-20 at 11:25 p.m.
Cullman City School Board President Joey Orr originally said, "This past year, the timing and the rates were such that it made perfect sense to pass a bond issue. We did so for the value of $14 million."
She has...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats ready to make the most of 2020 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last
season was a successful one for many Bearcat fans. The ‘Cats started the year
0-2 after dropping close games to Jasper and Mortimer Jordan but rallied to
finish at 5-5 after defeating Hartselle in dramatic fashion and handling Fort
Payne in the rain to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison aiming for postseason return in 2020
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison
begins the highly unusual 2020 football season like all other teams in Alabama,
with no spring practice and a ton of questions coming into the fall. Addison is
coming off an 8-3 season, acceptable for most schools, but if you asked the
players and...
2020 Municipal Election Candidate Q&A: Inez McDonald and Mark Brannon, Dodge City Town Council, place 4
DODGE CITY, Ala. – As the Aug. 25, 2020 Municipal Election approaches, The Tribune is holding Q&A sessions between candidates.
In Dodge City, incumbent Councilwoman Inez McDonald will face challenger Mark Brannon for place 4.
Why did you choose to run in the 2020 election?
McDonald: “To...
Obituary: Boyce Wendell Bishop
Boyce Wendell Bishop, 73, of the East Franklin community entered into rest Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Bishop was born Nov. 11, 1946 in Phil Campbell, Alabama.
Visitation will be held Friday, Aug. 21, 2020 from 2-4 p.m....
Obituary: Lawrence Looney Humphrey
Funeral service for Lawrence Looney Humphrey, 88, of Guntersville will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Etha Cemetery; Rev. Albert Estes officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Humphrey passed away Tuesday,...
Obituary: Stella Y. Dellinger
Mrs. Stella Y. Dellinger of Cullman passed away Aug. 19, 2020 at the age of 92. She was born Jan. 11, 1928 in Birmingham to Douglas Bennett and Velma Bibb Youell.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Carl Dellinger; and sister Peggy...
Obituary: Helen Alice Hopper Wallace
Helen Alice Hopper Wallace, 89, of Jones Chapel passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. She was born Nov. 6, 1930 to Oscar and Naomi Hopper.
A visitation for Mrs. Wallace will be Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020 from noon-2 p.m. at Jones Chapel Church of Christ...
