Colony mayor: ‘The library will not be closed’
COLONY, Ala. - Eleven days after the Colony Town Council voted not to renew a contract with the North Central Alabama Regional Council of Governments (NARCOG) for a town librarian, Mayor Donnis Leeth announced, “The library will not be closed,” at a work session...
Obituary: Diann Bailey
Diann Bailey passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born March 19, 1951 to Virgil and Imogene Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Tim) Beck; son, Josh (Tammy) West; grandchildren, Mason (Courtney) Beck,...
(Updated) ATV accident near Cullman-Morgan Co. line; victim has ‘severe’ injuries
Updated 7-9-19 10:59 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. - An ATV accident north of Vinemont Tuesday evening along the Cullman/Morgan County line near Lacon has left one person with severe injuries, according to Cullman EMS Director James Curtis.
"We have one victim. The victim's injuries are severe," said...
Bowling for Babies! Upcoming tournament to benefit First Source for Women
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over two upcoming weekends, the Cullman Bowling Center will host “Bowling for Babies,” a fundraising mixed team tournament to benefit First Source for Women, a faith-based center offering a wide range of services for pregnant women and new families.
The tournament will...
Cullman Commission welcomes special visitors
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Tuesday morning had a few special visitors to its meeting as Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas stopped by with Brooksie the Court Dog on her first day of work and students from the Wallace State Community College...
Arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 9, 2019. 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 DepartmentIncidentsJuly 8
harassment, criminal mischief; person
ArrestsJuly 8Wise, Lisa D.,...
Pet of the Week: Spend your weekends with Bernie
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Bernie is a 1-year-old basset hound/bully mix. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet who’s submissive to his human and great on the leash. He likes following...
Meet Brooksie, the Cullman County Courthouse’s new facility dog
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Courthouse on Monday officially welcomed its newest officer, Brooksie, a 2-year-old female labradoodle trained by Service Dogs Alabama (SDA).
SDA head trainer Ashley Taylor, who delivered Brooksie to Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas Monday afternoon, told The Tribune:
“She’s fully trained. ...
Tribune brings home 6 APA awards, announces move from 3 to 5 days per week
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune on June 29 received six 2019 Alabama Press Association (APA) Media Awards. According to the APA, this year, 90 publications submitted 3,394 entries in the annual contest. The Illinois Press Association membership judged the entries.
The awards were presented...
Obituary: Mary Ann Stover
Mary Ann Stover, 73, of Oneonta, AL was born Feb. 17, 1945 and died July 6, 2019.
She worked at BellSouth/AT&T Phone Company until retirement with 30 years of service.
Preceding her in death were her parents Elbert and Willene Epperson Stover.
Survivors include her caregiver Toney...
Obituary: Nita Loyce Tidwell Bullard
Nita Loyce Tidwell Bullard, 84, of Locust Fork, AL, was born on Nov. 22, 1934 and passed away July 6, 2019 in Blount County, Alabama.
Preceding her in death were her husband Leslie Bullard, mother Vivian Robinette Tidwell, father Grover Tidwell; son Philip Tidwell; daughters...
Obituary: Jimmy R. Thomas
Graveside services for Jimmy R. Thomas, 85, of Hanceville, will be Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Cemetery with Reverend Russ Fox officiating.
Mr. Thomas leaves two sons; Bill (Margaret) Thomas of Corner and Marty (Regenia) Thomas of Hueytown, a brother;...
Obituary: Sharron Adler
Graveside services for Sharron Adler, 72, of Hanceville, will be Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Cemetery with Reverend Brent Hatfield officiating.
Ms. Adler leaves her spouse; Tim Hatfield, a daughter Robyn Adler of Hanceville and a son; Scott Adler...
Obituary: Walter Ronnie Curl
Walter Ronnie Curl passed away the morning of July 8, 2019.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Pam; daughter and son-in-law, Sheree and Jon Benefield; son and daughter-in-law, Walter Nicholas and Morgan Curl; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Nick) Speer, Will and Wyatt Benefield; great-grandson,...
Obituary: Nellie Sue Sartin
Funeral services for Nellie Sue Sartin, 93, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Greg Aldridge officiating; interment in New Home Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Sartin passed away Sunday,...
Obituary: Lester Ray Petty
Lester Ray Petty, 90 of Double Springs, entered into rest Monday, July 8, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 1-2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs, where services will be at...
Obituary: Dewel McGriff
Mr. Dewel J. McGriff, 93, of Decatur transitioned from this earth to his heavenly home Monday, July 8, 2019.
He was born Nov. 18, 1925 in Holly Pond, AL, the son of James Matthew and Ila Hart McGriff.
He served in the U.S. Army, the Americal...
Good Hope moves forward with land purchase for park expansion
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council Monday night voted to move forward with the purchase of the 33.68-acre Dvorak property adjacent to Municipal Park. The expansion, which will connect the park to Deer Run subdivision along County Road 437, will allow...
Arrests and incidents reported July 8, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 8, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJuly 3
trespassing; CR 1360
domestic violence; CR 1214
trespassing; CR 1485
harassment; Chad Dr.
failure to deliver title;...
Hanceville man charged after 15 grams of meth found in car
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies on July 4 arrested Christopher Shaunn Bell, 29, of Hanceville after 15 grams of methamphetamine were allegedly found in his vehicle following a traffic stop.
According to a media release from the CCSO, a deputy on...
(Update) Smith Lake search ongoing for missing boater Kelsey Starling
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. - The search for missing boater, 26-year-old Kelsey Starling of Troy, continues with no new developments Monday, according to Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division Northern District Assistant Commander Sgt. Chad Pate. Starling has been missing since a...
Falkville woman killed in crash near Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - A single-vehicle crash at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, July 7 claimed the life of a Falkville woman, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Shelly Dawn Woods, 47, was killed when the 2001 Nissan Pathfinder she was driving left the roadway on County Road 1435...
Fire destroys cottage at Stone Bridge Farms
CULLMAN, Ala. – Multiple agencies responded to a fire at Stone Bridge
Farms early Sunday evening, where a cottage in the northeast corner of the
property had caught fire.
Firefighters from Hanceville Fire and Rescue, Cullman Fire Rescue,
Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department and Berlin Volunteer Fire
Department,...
Obituary: Jimmy Greathouse
Funeral services for Rev. Jimmy Wayne Greathouse, age 78, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Warrior, with Pastor Keith Whitley, Pastor Carlos Wilhite & Pastor Jeff...
Two vehicle accident in Simcoe sends three to hospital
SIMCOE, Ala. - A Sunday afternoon wreck in Simcoe had Gold Ridge firefighters working hard, and led to the medical transport of three injury victims. The accident involved two small cars, reportedly a Kia Soul and a Honda of unknown model, at the intersection...
Accident in Holly Pond leaves two with minor injuries
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday afternoon, two minivans collided at the intersection of State Hwy. 91 and U.S. Hwy. 278 in downtown Holly Pond, resulting in two minor injuries.
Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies on the scene told The Tribune that...
BREAKING: Wife accidentally shoots husband during road rage dispute; currently jailed without bond
BREMEN, Ala. – Cullman County Sheriff’s deputies arrived on scene shortly after a call came into dispatch regarding a road rage incident that turned potentially deadly on Co Rd 160 in Bremen, Saturday evening.
“On July 6, 2019 at approximately 6:45 p.m. a...
BREAKING: Man shot following possible road rage incident in Bremen; victim transported to UAB
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry stated, “Yes, we had a shooting but it’s in the early stages of the investigation. Once any or possible charges can be confirmed I will let you know.”
BREMEN, Ala. – Shortly after 7 p.m. a call was received by
dispatchers...
UPDATE: Search continues for missing boater Kelsey Starling of Troy
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL - In a press release issued by Sgt. Chad Pate, ALEA-Marine Patrol Division, Northern District Assistant Commander, the search for missing boater, Kelsey Starling of Troy, is still underway.
"Search efforts began this morning around noon," the release stated. "No new...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: King seeking his palace!
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Animal Shelter’s Donna
Ruttkay informed us of happy happenings: our last two Pets of the Week, Chip
and Remmy, have both been adopted, continuing a joyful and exciting trend.
Other recent POTW’s leaving the shelter include Sugar Pie, Cookie, and
Peanut.
With...
Search called off until Saturday for 26-year-old missing Troy woman; Decatur man jailed for BUI in boating incident
SMITH LAKE/CRANE HILL, Ala. - Marine Patrol Troopers, multiple law enforcement agencies, and search and rescue agencies will resume their search for a missing Troy woman in the Rock Creek area of Smith Lake Saturday morning.
In a press release, Sgt. Chad Pate,...
Obituary: Avon Harold Tubbs (updated)
Avon Harold Tubbs, 95 of Cullman, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Tubbs was a business owner here in Cullman and retired from Hanna Steel. He loved vegetable gardening and growing beautiful roses. He and his wife Louise, attended...
Obituary: Donald Paul “Donnie” Logsdon
Donald Paul "Donnie" Logsdon, 54 of Addison, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Cullman Regional. Donnie was born on July 6, 1964 in Louisville, Kentucky to Wayne Logsdon and Jeanie Ruth Tyree. He was an avid fisherman. Donnie will be greatly...
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Powe
Mary Elizabeth Powe was born on July 10, 1925 and passed away on July 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edith Roberts Fuller; husband, James Howard Powe; and her brothers. Mrs. Powe leaves to cherish her memory her...
Obituary: Noel Richard Harris
Funeral service for Noel Richard Harris, age 60, of Hanceville, will be at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Barbara Trussell officiating; interment in Holly Pond Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Harris...
Obituary: Linda Gail Fike
Linda Gail Fike, 62, of Double Springs, entered into rest on July 4, 2019 at Huntsville Hospital.Mrs. Fike was born on February 7, 1957, in Haleyville,
Alabama. Linda was a member of The Rock Family Worship Center for 30 years. She
loved spending time with family,...
Pets on Parade at Downtown Merchants Association celebration coming up July 12
CULLMAN, Ala. - This coming Friday, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce will enjoy another of its increasingly popular 2nd Fridays summer celebrations, and the Cullman Downtown Merchants Association (CDMA) is joining the Chamber in planning for the south end of the event district...
Tyson: recent road spills not a health threat
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - As it continues to confront lawsuits and other legal issues related to an early June wastewater spill than contaminated miles of the Mulberry Fork and a short portion of the Sipsey Fork, Tyson Foods subsidiary River Valley Ingredients has also had...
Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake; Crane Hill Chief describes initial response and ongoing search
SMITH LAKE/CRANE
HILL, Ala. – On Friday, the search continued for a boat passenger missing since
a two boat collision on Smith Lake Thursday evening. The incident, which
occurred just west of Crane Hill across the county line in the Winston County
portion of the lake, injured multiple other...
Search continues for missing boater on Smith Lake
SMITH LAKE – On Friday morning, searchers resumed their efforts to locate a missing boater who disappeared on Smith Lake late in the evening of July 4, after a boating accident. A two-boat collision injured five individuals and led to the sinking of one...
Colony does not renew NARCOG contract for town librarian, library faces possible temporary closure
COLONY, Ala. – After a special called meeting last Friday, on Monday the Town Council of Colony delivered to North Central Alabama Council of Governments (NARCOG) Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Director Kimberly Dove a letter stating that the...
Locals pack Heritage Park for annual Cullman Fireworks Festival
CULLMAN, Ala. –
This year’s Cullman Fireworks Festival is in the books and things got underway
at Heritage Park at 5 p.m. when families poured on to the soccer fields to
enjoy inflatables, give-aways, food vendors, competitions and more before the
light show began. This is the eighth...
Obituary: Billy Ray Pitts (awaiting update)
Services for Mr. Billy Ray Pitts 80, of Hanceville will be announced later by the funeral home. Mr. Pitts died Thursday, July 4, 2019 after an extended illness.
Troop banners keep memories alive in Addison
ADDISON, Ala. - Reminders of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms are currently on display throughout the Town of Addison. Images of area veterans are displayed on beautiful banners along the streets to honor those men and women who served our...
Cullman courts are going to the dogs!
Alabama a national leader in use of facility dogs to ease stress in courts; coming to Cullman soon
MONTGOMERY
- Alabama’s courts are going to the dogs at an ever-increasing rate,
and it’s a great thing! Referred to as “facility dogs,” these specially
trained canine...
AMBER ALERT: Catalina Rimpsey (2 years) Last seen July 3, 2019 in Anniston, AL
ANNISTON, Ala. – The State of Alabama has issued a Child
Abduction Emergency, Amber Alert.
The Calhoun County, AL Sheriff’s Office and the Alabama Law
Enforcement Agency ask for your assistance in locating, Catalina Chloe Rimpsey,
a black female, two years of age, with black hair and brown...
Obituary: Dobie Pope (updated)
Dobie Pope was born on July 21, 1928 and passed away on July 3, 2019. Dovie Pope, 90 of Hanceville, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 3, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leroy Pope; son, Danny "Bub"...
Obituary: Nora Phillips
Mrs. Nora Lea Phillips, 72, of Cullman passed away on
Tuesday, July 2, 2019. No services are
planned at this time.
Obituary: Frank Edward Moore
Funeral Service for Frank Edward Moore, age 74, of Holly Pond,
will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home
with Charlie Alldredge officiating; interment in Brooklyn Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Moore passed away on...
Obituary: Robert Hodge
Robert Franklin "Doug" Hodge, age 77 of Vinemont, entered into rest on July 2, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 12, 1942 in Winston County. Robert had the
mind of a child, and a generous heart of...
Obituary: Mary Hoffman
Funeral services for Mary Cook Hoffman, 71, of Vinemont are
Saturday, July 6 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Greg Aldridge and Rev.
Larry Duke officiating, with interment in Panama Baptist Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs....
Obituary: Betty Stringer
Funeral Service for Betty Sue Stringer, age 79, of
Hartselle, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Cullman Heritage
Funeral Home with Mac Buttram officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Stringer passed away on...
Obituary: Melvin Sams
Funeral Service for Melvin Sams, age 82, of Cullman, will be
at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with
Dudly Brock officiating; interment in Fairview Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Sams passed away on Tuesday,...
Community rallying around friend, co-worker and animal rescuer
Updated 7-10-19 12:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – It was Saturday morning June 29 when Chris Torrisi told his mother Nancy Thomas that he would be back in 30 minutes before he left their home in the Walter community to pick up a friend.
Once he...
Wallace State men’s basketball finishes with top GPA for 2nd straight year; 48 WSCC athletes earn All-Academic recognition
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s basketball team is tops in the classroom for the second consecutive year among its counterparts in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
The Lions compiled a cumulative 3.60 GPA during the 2018-2019 academic year, finishing with the...
Arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 3, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 1
burglary; CR 1338harassment; CR 202domestic violence; CR 1403burglary; Reid Rd.unlawful possession of marijuana,...
Addison set for annual 4th of July celebration
ADDISON, Ala. – The annual Independence Day celebration in Addison kicks off Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Several activities are planned throughout the day. The festivities begin with a parade to go through the town at 10 a.m.
Following the parade, event goers...
Municipality Closings for July 4th
CULLMAN, Ala. – The following list shows which Municipality offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day tomorrow.
Baileyton – Closed from July 4 to July 7
Berlin – Closed July 4, only open on Monday afternoons.
Cullman – Closed July 4, open again on July...
Obituary: Claude Edward Godwin
Claude Edward Godwin, Jr., 80, of Oneonta, AL., was born on June 13, 1959 and died on June 28, 2019. Preceding him in death were his father and mother Claude, Sr., and Sarah Godwin and brother John Godwin. Survivors include his wife Peggy Dickie...
Obituary: Gerald Eugene Harris
Mr. Gerald Eugene Harris, 81, of Cullman passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Betty Rider
Funeral service for Betty Rider, 77, of Hanceville will be 4
p.m. Wednesday July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. We will have a
burial following the service at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. The family
will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home starting at...
Obituary: Anne DeLellis Dimond
Anne DeLellis Dimond, 70, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania,
formerly of Haleyville, Alabama, died July 1, 2019 at Jefferson Hospital in
Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania.
Miss Dimond is survived by her sister, Patricia Marie
Dimond, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania; brother, Donald C. Dimond II and his wife
Kitty of Double Springs, Alabama; nephews,...
Obituary: Dr. Jack C. Avery
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on July 3, 2019 at Lemley Funeral Home for Dr. Jack C. Avery born on January 31, 1929 and passed away on June 30, 2019. He was a resident at TLC Nursing Center in Oneonta.
Dr. Avery was...
Fairview Council hears fire station concerns
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Several items were on the Fairview Town Council’s agenda for its July meeting Monday night, and the council began by discussing the senior center.
The council first addressed paving the parking lot at the senior center with asphalt instead of concrete....
Victoria’s Hope Thrift and Treasures now open in Cullman
CULLMAN - On Monday morning, April German, who created Victoria’s Hope (VH) last year as a way to help single parents and families in need, opened her new thrift shop in Cullman. The ministry began in a small borrowed space in Dodge City, but...
ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
Buckle up and drive alert
ALDOT Road Update for Fourth of July Holiday Travel
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – As an added precaution during the heavily traveled Fourth of July holiday, ALDOT is doing its part for road safety by having no temporary lane closures on...
Obituary: Gregary Joe Minor (awaiting update)
Gregary Joe Minor was born on October 12, 1973 and passed away on July 1, 2019.
Obituary: Aline Edna Trimble
Mrs. Aline Edna Trimble of Cullman, Alabama passes away Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was born November 28, 1919 to John Jacob and Pauline Brunner Ehrensperger. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 55 years, Chester Loring Trimble, Jr. Mrs....
Obituary: Kenneth VanKeuren
Kenneth VanKeuren passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at Cullman Regional. He was born June 23, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, to Harold Burton and Edna Marie VanKeuren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lousie
VanKeuren; and brother, Dale VanKeuren.
Survivors include his...
Obituary: Clyde L. Glasscox
Clyde L. Glasscox, 82, of the Spoonhandle Community passed away in a Birmingham Hospital on June 29th, 2019. Preceding him in death were his son Jeff Morse; parents Speaker Walker Glasscox and T.C. Glasscox; brothers and sisters Jack Glasscox, Charles Glasscox, Woodrow Glasscox, T.C....
Obituary: Gerald Eugene Harris
Mr. Gerald Eugene Harris, 81, of Cullman passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: Vetra Olene Calvert
Vetra Olene Calvert of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019. She was born on November 28, 1934 to Burton and Alma Calvert Sinyard. She is preceded in death by her parents and daughter, Sheila Conley.
She leaves to cherish her memory her...
Obituary: James “Squab” Miller
James “Squab” Miller, age 75 of Haleyville, entered into rest on June 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 20, 1943 to Riley and Lee Ester Miller.
Visitation will be Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. at
Nichols Funeral...
Obituary: Louise Copeland
Funeral Services for Louise Copeland, 78 of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home, Reverends Phillip Wigley and Jimmy Sawyer officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening beginning at 5:30 p.m. at...
Obituary: Wilson “Tony” McAlpin
Funeral services for Mr. Wilson “Tony” McAlpin, 73 of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home, Reverend Wendell Peterson officiating with burial following at Riverside Cemetery, his family will receive friends Tuesday evening beginning at 6...
Arrests and incidents reported July 1, 2019
Maggie Darnell
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 1. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
June 27
trespassing, resisting arrest; CR 1141domestic violence; CR 837theft of property; CR 395theft of property;...
(UPDATED) 15-year-old worker falls to death in accident at local business
Updated 7-1-19 at 4:40 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, a 15-year-old Guatemalan roofing worker fell to his death from the roof of Cullman Casting in south Cullman. He fell through insulation in a gap left by the removal of old roofing, dropping an estimated...
Distinguished Young Women awards Class of 2020 candidates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Since 1960, Cullman County's Junior Miss program has aided the national Junior Miss program in awarding millions of dollars in scholarships to high school girls. Now known as the Distinguished Young Women program, representatives from each state compete nationally to become the...
Obituary: Magoline Ray (updated)
Magoline Carolyn Blackmon Ray of Vinemont passed away June 29, 2019 at the age of 93. She was born January 27, 1926 in Cullman to Marvin C. and Lora South Blackmon. She is preceded in death by her husband Elvis Ray, son Dwight Ray...
Help your dog beat the heat this summer
The summer heat can be dangerous for people and it can also be extremely dangerous for dogs. A dog's inability to sweat can make it especially vulnerable on hot Alabama days. The Tribune sat down with local veterinarians Dr. Tony Crider and Dr. Shane...
Obituary: Wayne Lewis
Funeral services for Wayne Lewis, 69, of Hanceville, will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for family and friends will be noon, Monday July 1, 2019 at the Funeral Home. Reverend Harce Swann will officiate....
Obituary: Randall Barnes (updated)
Services for Mr. Randall Louis Barnes, 61, of Battleground are 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Danny Shockley and Chuck Johnston officiating, with interment in Corinth West Cemetery. Visitation on Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday...
Obituary: Gene Talamadge McDonald
Funeral Service for Gene Talamadge McDonald, age 76 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 01, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Matt Hart officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr....
Obituary: Gail Hogan
Gail Hogan, 70 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Hendrix Health and Rehab in Double Springs.
Gail was born on June 29, 1948 in Jasper. She was a graduate
of the Class of 1966 of Winston County High School. She...
Obituary: Linda Kay Hill
Linda Kay Hill, 69 formerly of Addison, Alabama, entered into rest on Friday, June 28, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Kay was born on October 17, 1949 in Cullman, Alabama. She
was a member of Central Church of Christ for over 30 years. Kay graduated
from...
Obituary: Willie “Dee” Bradford
Funeral Services for Willie “Dee” Bradford, 89, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Sunday June 30, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Bradford will be laid to rest at Center Hill Cemetery in Center Hill, AL. Her family will receive friends for visitation...
Obituary: Terry James Johnson
Terry James Johnson passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Cullman Regional. He was born June 30, 1962, to the late James and Penny Johnson. Survivors include his daughters, Meghan (Johnny) Jarrett, Heather Johnson (Brandon Shiffler); grandson, Isaiah Jarrett; granddaugher, Audrey Jarrett; sister,...
Obituary: Marcia Hagen Bliss
Funeral Service for
Marcia Hagen Bliss, age 78, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m.on Monday, July
1, 2019, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop James Jones
officiating; interment in Hopewell Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is
in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Bliss...
Obituary: Wilbur Loyd Campbell
Funeral services for
Wilbur Loyd Campbell, 84, of Cullman are Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11 a.m.
at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Paul Campbell officiating, with interment in Good
Hope Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Cullman Funeral
Home directing. Mr. Campbell passed away...
Obituary: James Byron Hutchens
James Byron Hutchens, age 98 of Cullman, died Friday, June 28, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Wilhite (Lee); sons: Phil Hutchens (Patty), Jimmy Hutchens (Donna) and Joe Hutchens (Sherry); sisters: Ann Norsworthy, Emily Taylor, and Betty Jane Carraway; brothers: Audrey Hutchens...
Obituary: Orville Wayne Lewis
Funeral services for Orville Wayne Lewis, 69, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 in the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will for family and friends will be noon, Monday July 1, 2019 at the Funeral Home. Reverend Harse Swann...
Obituary: Francis Eugene Howell Veal
Funeral services for Francis Eugene Howell Veal, 88, of Baileyton are Sunday, June 30 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Donnie Cason officiating, with interment in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation on Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cullman Funeral Home directing....
Obituary: Mrs. Dixie Burden Baxter
Mrs. Dixie Burden Baxter, 72, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born March 23, 1947. No services are planned at this time. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester Kyle Burden and...
Obituary: Jonathan Lee Elliott
Jonathan Lee Elliott of Bremen passed away June 26, 2019 at the age of 49. He was born June 3, 1970 to Robert Eugene and Patricia Lynn Webb Elliott. He is preceded in death by his parents and his companion Chris Foote. A Celebration...
Be safe on Smith Lake this Fourth of July holiday
SMITH LAKE, Ala. - The Fourth of July is a busy time on and around Smith Lake, which has already seen its share of tragedies this year including two fatalities just since late May. The Tribune talked to Captain Matt Brooks, Northern District Marine...
Local Artist Spotlight: Joyce Hyde
CULLMAN, Ala. - Joyce Hyde has always been interested in the arts. So much so that she made a career of it as a teacher. Hyde graduated from West Point in 1957 and taught school for over 20 years in North Carolina, Mobile and...
Arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 28, 2019. 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
June 25
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Hwy 157;...
Hanceville selects architect for proposed senior center
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council selected an architect for the proposed senior center at Thursday’s meeting. The council hopes to be awarded a Community Development Block Grant to help fund the new building that will be located at C.W. Day Park.
The
council chose Tim Burney...
CHS Theatre student Grant Holland brings home school’s 1st Superior rating from International Thespian Festival
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - On Thursday, Cullman High School (CHS) Theatre student Grant Holland became the first student in school history to earn a Superior rating at the International Thespian Festival in Lincoln, NE, taking the top honor in the category of Musical Theatre. Holland...
Wasps: watch out this summer
AUBURN, Ala. - While helpful in controlling other insects, wasps are more known for their painful stings. The term wasp is somewhat generic. Hornets, mud daubers and yellow jackets are all wasps, with hornets and yellow jackets being the most common. With every occasional...
