Obituary: Betty Jo Wilkins
Betty Jo Wilkins, 87, of Addison, entered into rest Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her home.
Betty was born July 19, 1931 in Addison, Alabama. She attended Addison High School and was a member of Addison Church of God. Betty enjoyed gardening, canning, and preserving...
Obituary: Christine E. Webb
A Mass of Christian Burial for Christine E. Webb, 82, of Vinemont will be Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with interment in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A rosary will be said Friday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. at...
Obituary: Jacqueline Marie Baker
Graveside services for Jacqueline Marie Baker of Huntsville will be at 2 p.m. Monday June 17, 2019 at the Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Family will receive friends at the Hanceville Funeral Home beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sunday June 16.
Survivors include four children: Tia...
PCA USA competitive bodybuilding event Saturday at Cullman Civic Center
PCA USA, the American division of the international PCA Bodybuilding and Physique Association, this week announced the upcoming PCA Alabama in Cullman, Alabama. The PCA Alabama is PCA USA’s first Alabama event and will be held June 15 at noon at the Cullman Civic...
Countywide rabies clinic Saturday; vaccinations are $12
CULLMAN, Ala. – The annual Cullman County Rabies Clinic will take place across Cullman County Saturday, June 15. The clinic, which will be happening at several locations (see below) is under the supervision of Cullman County veterinarians. It will take place rain or shine.
Alabama...
Tyson: ‘Oxygen levels in affected streams have returned to normal’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last Thursday, June 6, approximately 220,000 gallons of effluent (liquid waste or sewage) were spilled by the Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley Ingredients plant (formerly American Proteins) in Hanceville into the Dave Young Creek, which flows to the Mulberry Fork. Reaction was...
Sheriff’s office holding women’s self-defense class June 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) is hosting a women's self-defense class Saturday, June 29, from 8 a.m.-noon in the CCSO training facility, located next door to the CCSO at 1920 Beech Ave. SE.
The class will be based on the Equalizer...
Arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala.- Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 14, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJune 11
first-degree theft of property; person; Woodland St. NW;...
Hanceville council talks new senior center, public hearings
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville City Council Thursday night took steps to begin the application process for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the construction of a new senior citizens building at C.W. Day Park.
The council voted to accept a proposal from Community...
‘Charity, justice, fidelity and brotherly love’: Cullman Elks celebrate Flag Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - Devoted to God, country and fellow man, members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (more commonly known as the Elks Lodge) strive to embody the ideas of charity, justice, fidelity and brotherly love - all while practicing fierce and...
Black Warrior Riverkeeper releases update on Mulberry Fork spill
CULLMAN, Ala. - Black Warrior Riverkeeper, the nonprofit whose stated mission is to protect and restore the Black Warrior River and its tributaries, on Thursday released an update on last week's effluent spill by Tyson Foods, Inc./River Valley Ingredients into the Dave Young Creek,...
Obituary: James Wendell Miller
James Wendell Miller, 76, of Haleyville, entered into rest June 12, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, surrounded by his loving family.
Wendell was born Feb. 18, 1943 to Columbus and Lily Miller. He served in the United States Army during the Korean...
Obituary: Bobby F. Dudley
Mr. Bobby F. Dudley, 56, of Hayden passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. No services are planned at this time.
Arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJune 6
domestic violence, attempting to elude law enforcement officer; CR 1668
domestic violence; CR 1472
harassment;...
Pet of the Week: Hungry for a friend? Grab a Peanut!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay shares the Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week:
Peanut is a beagle mix who’s close to 2 years old. He’s a laid-back, low- to medium-energy pet described as a “delightful, compact fellow.”
Ruttkay shared, “Peanut...
Helen Glasscock retires from St. Bernard after 52 years in education
CULLMAN, Ala. - There are people around Cullman today who don’t know that St. Bernard Abbey’s school used to be a college, but Helen Glasscock knows. She graduated from there summa cum laude (“with highest honors”), and came back to teach there for 14...
CCSO: School Resource Deputies out in force this summer
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) School Resource Deputies (SRDs) will be out in force from now until August in Cullman County. With the school year coming to a close, Sheriff Matt Gentry has directed the use of SRDs to help in...
Castille visits Cullman ahead of annual Character Camp
CULLMAN, Ala. - Football season may still be a couple months away but there’s a great opportunity for young athletes to improve their game coming to town in a couple of weeks. The 12th annual Castille Character Camp will be hosted by Good Hope...
Bremen man’s 3rd trial in shooting of neighbor ends in mistrial
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jack Harold Wilson, 74, of Bremen this week made his third trial appearance in the shooting of his neighbor, with the case ending in a mistrial for a second time.
Wilson’s first trial ended in a mistrial when he reported a...
Obituary: Cesar E. Garcia
Cesar E. Garcia, 20, of Tomball, Texas passed away May 24, 2019.
He was born July 17, 1998 in New Orleans to Steve Garcia and Cassandra Farmer Phillips.
Cesar was a 2016 graduate of Tomball Memorial High School.
He loved creating music with his brother and friends....
Obituary: Jennifer Lynn Huey
Jennifer Lynn Huey, 44, of Somerville, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at her residence.
She was born Dec. 11, 1974, to Danny and Kay Smith.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Daniel T. and Ida Mary Smith, and Aaron and Odell Beaver.
Survivors include...
Obituary: Terry “Adam” Marks
Terry "Adam" Marks, 38, of Oneonta was born Oct. 20, 1980 and passed away June 11, 2019.
Adam served in the United States Navy.
He is preceded in death by his sister Amanda Marks.
He is survived by his parents Terry and Tammy Marks and a daughter...
Obituary: Douglas Earl Pierce
Douglas Earl Pierce of Vinemont passed away June 12, 2019 at the age of 68. He was born Oct. 12, 1950 to Albert Earl and Betty Lou Kilpatric Pierce.
Doug had a passion for rodeoing, training performance horses, competition coon hunting, team roping and chicken...
Logan man arrested in Tennessee for ‘violent’ attempted kidnapping
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Clarksville (Tennessee) Police Department are asking for the public’s help in their ongoing investigation of truck driver Roy Michel Nellsch, 62, of Logan, Alabama.
According to the TBI, law enforcement officers arrested Nellsch May...
Gudger addresses abortion bill at Republican Women meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Republican Women Tuesday evening welcomed Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman as the featured speaker at its monthly meeting. Gudger’s remarks focused on the feedback after the passing of the Human Life Protection Act (HB 314) in May, his experience...
Arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 12, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJune 11
harassment; person; Ave. A SE
second-degree theft of...
Hanceville man convicted in 35-year-old sex abuse case
Updated 6-12-19 6:52 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville area resident Glen Leon Yarbrough, 78, on Wednesday was found guilty of one count of sexual abuse of a child less than 12 years old. The conviction stems from accusations brought forth in 2018 for incidents that...
Vinemont delays decision on sales tax increase
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council and Mayor Reggie Dodson will take more time to discuss a proposed half-cent tax increase. The proposal, which was made at last month’s council meeting, would increase the town’s sales tax from 8.5% to 9%, with the...
Personnel changes top county school board meeting agenda
CULLMAN, Ala. - During its June meeting, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) approved and recognized several changes in personnel for the 2019-20 school year. Most notable were four transfers of assistant principal to principal: Eric Dickerson will be the new principal at...
Obituary: Agnes Tellete Thompson
Agnes Tellete Thompson, 80, of Vinemont, entered into rest Monday, June 10, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Agnes was born Nov. 2, 1938 in Cullman County, Alabama. She attended Grandview School and Wallace State Community College. She was a member of Pine Grove Methodist...
Obituary: Daniel Franklin Bates
Funeral services for Daniel Franklin Bates, 61, of Huntsville, will be at noon Friday, June 14, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Whitley officiating; interment in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Bates passed away Monday,...
Obituary: Fran Weiss
Fran Weiss was born in Cullman, AL, July 8, 1957, daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Veigl) Schwaiger. She died peacefully in her sleep, in the arms of her husband John, June 4, 2019, after a two‐year battle with gallbladder cancer.
Determined to escape...
Obituary: Flora Marie (Thrift) Duncan
Marie Duncan, 100, of Cullman passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Benjamin and Millie Thrift; husband, Lester Otha Duncan, Sr. and son, Jerry Duncan.
She leaves to cherish her memory her sons: Lester Duncan, Jr. and Charles Duncan...
Are you ready to roll? Roller derby team forming in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - For many people in Cullman County, organized sports end after high school or college. Cullman resident Joe Conkle II is looking to change that by bringing roller derby to the area to compete with other teams in the region.
To find out more about...
Good Hope OKs 33-acre purchase to expand park
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Great news out of the City of Good Hope this week as council members John Harris and Maxie Jones were both back Monday after being out with serious illnesses. Hearing everyone answer as present during the roll call resulted in...
Arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 11, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJune 10
identity theft; person
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart;...
Cullman County Commission recognizes young animal advocate Denna Chivers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Denna Chivers, 11, was recognized by the Cullman County Commission at its Tuesday meeting for her generosity and dedication to the Cullman County Animal Shelter. Chivers, a sixth grader at Cullman Christian School, recently held her third annual yard sale to...
Farewell to a brother: Jack Aces, family say good-bye to Deputy Timmy Puckett
CULLMAN, Ala. - Kim Puckett fulfilled one of her final promises to her late husband Timmy Puckett Saturday. The Puckett family, accompanied by Timmy’s brothers, the Jack Aces, rode to the Yellow Creek Hunting Club in Houston, Alabama to scatter his ashes.
“He loved guns...
2 local students earn degrees from Trevecca Nazarene University
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - On May 4, Trevecca Nazarene University celebrated the University's 118th Commencement Convocation. The University conferred more than 1,140 degrees during the Saturday morning ceremony.
Local graduates include:
Matthew Austin Davis, of Cullman. Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts.
Madison Taylor Rusk, of...
Local student earns degree from Union University
JACKSON, Tenn. - Six hundred twenty-two students graduated from Union University May 18 during spring commencement services of the 194th graduating class on the university's Great Lawn.
Local students who earned degrees:
Carolina Holbrook, of Cullman - Master of Urban Education
Brent Ellis, president of Spring...
Fundraising campaign started to help Hanceville family devastated by weekend flooding
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Sunday, the east Hanceville home of Linda Brown and daughter Amanda Brown on the corner of Edward Street and East Railroad Avenue was devastated by street flooding which sent water into their house, drowning a family pet and forcing the...
Feature: River residents sound off about Tyson’s Mulberry Fork spill, fish kill
Updated 6-11-19 8:32 a.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The June 6 spill of “partially treated effluent” (liquid waste or sewage) into the Dave Young Creek, which flows into the Mulberry Fork, by the Tyson Foods, Inc. Hanceville rendering plant, (formerly owned by American Proteins), provoked anger...
3 local UA students participating in Summer 2019 Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - More than 280 University of Alabama students are receiving hands-on, innovative and advanced educational experiences with dozens of companies and organizations across the United States through UA's Cooperative Education Program for summer 2019.
Among the students participating are:
William Hicks, of Cullman,...
Arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 10, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
No incidents reported.
ArrestsJune 6Aderholt, Shauna Dawn, 38
FTA- permitting dogs to run at large
probation violation...
2 Cullman County students earn $1K Alfa Foundation scholarships
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Two local college students will get a little relief when tuition bills come due for the 2019-2020 school year thanks to a $1,000 scholarship awarded through the competitive Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program.
Cullman County recipients are:
Lillimae Allen of Cullman is a...
3 local students earn degrees from Troy University
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to recognize students who completed the requirements for graduation during the spring semester and Term 4 of the 2018-2019 academic year. The spring semester includes graduates from the Troy campus. Term 4 graduates include students at Troy's...
2 local students earn degrees from Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. - The following local students were among more than 5,500 University of Mississippi graduates who received their academic degrees May 11, 2019 at the university's 166th Commencement:
Sydney Whittle, of Cullman, earned a Doctor of Pharmacy
Sarah Brickell, of Cullman, earned a...
Obituary: Lois Miller
Services for Mrs. Lois Miller, 82, of Falkville are incomplete at this time but will be announced later. Mrs. Miller was born June 5, 1937 and passed away at Falkville Nursing Home Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Obituary: Bobby Ray Hitt
Funeral services for Bobby Ray Hitt, 56, of Hanceville will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Mt. Grove Baptist Church, with Reverends Mark Long and Gary Sartain officiating.
His family will receive friends Monday evening beginning at 5:30 at the funeral home...
Dodge City Day powers through rain
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City’s annual festival, Dodge City Day, took place Saturday despite the rainy weather. Activity buzzed all around town hall with raffles for door prizes at the senior center, gospel group Genesis performing in the community center and several vendors...
Three on a String delights at Hanceville’s 1st summer concert series event
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Saturday’s rain couldn’t stop the first concert of the Hanceville Summer Concert Series. Originally scheduled to take place at Veterans Park, the event was moved to the Hanceville Civic Center, where the community was treated to a free concert featuring Three...
Obituary: Kaylene McReath
Kaylene Wilkins McReath passed away June 7, 2019 at the age of 72.
She was born June 12, 1946 in Addison, Alabama to William Joseph and Evie Emily Williams Wilkins.
Graveside services are Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Pisgah Cemetery at Addison.
Survivors are:...
Obituary: Donald Jack Tucker
Donald Jack Tucker of Decatur passed away June 8, 2019 at the age of 91.
He was born in Cullman March 17, 1928 to Joel Jack and Mullice Perdue Tucker.
He graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in mechanical engineering and he worked...
Obituary: Ronald Lee Reaid
Ronald Lee Reaid was born Oct. 19, 1955 and passed away June 8, 2019.
Obituary: Dorothy Imogene McClendon
Dorothy Imogene McClendon, 99, of Cullman died Saturday, June 8, 2019.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest McClendon; parents: Erie and Agnes Wilson Baker; daughters: Glenda Ann Nail and Carolyn Vandiver; son, Maxie McClendon; sisters: Ruth Moon and Marcell Ginn; and brothers:...
Obituary: Willie Crow
Willie Crow, 78, of the Walter community, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019.
He was born in Morgan County to Herman O'Brien and Hattie Ramey Crow.
Willie worked in small engine repair. Willie served our country in the U.S. Army, was a member of the Baptist faith, member of the...
‘It’s great history’: 21st annual Hanceville Antique Tractor and Engine Show
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Saturday morning was not a good time to be doing anything outdoors around Hanceville, as the rain fell in buckets and booms of thunder shook folks awake in the early daylight hours. But for farmers, rainy days are just food for...
Snake safety
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fear of snakes, or ophidiophobia, is one of the most common phobias among humans. There is a debate in the scientific community as to whether or not the fear is learned or part of human evolution as a survival mechanism....
(Updated) Body discovered behind Jack’s in Dodge City
Updated 6-8-19 3:33 p.m.
DODGE CITY, Ala. - A body was found inside a truck parked behind the Jack’s restaurant in Dodge City early Saturday morning. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said he was notified at approximately 6:54 a.m. Kilpatrick has identified the deceased...
Dodge City Day today
DODGE CITY, Ala. – Dodge City will hold its annual festival, Dodge City Day, today, June 8. There is no rain date if weather has other plans.
“It’s a festival to bring people into Dodge City and see what it’s all about,” said Dodge City...
(Updated) City v. County blood drive brings in 152 units
Updated 6-10-19 12:01 p.m.
Final numbers from the blood drive came in Monday morning:
City of Cullman: 62 units
Cullman County: 90 units
Total: 152 units
Three lives can be saved per unit, so that's more than 450 lives.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Every summer, the LifeSouth Community Blood Centers hold...
Obituary: William Sherrill Bailey
William Sherrill Bailey, 76, of Cullman, died Thursday, June 6, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hersel Bailey, and brother, Earl Bailey.
Sherrill is survived by his wife, Sharon Lynn Bailey; son, Russell Bailey (Kelley); mother, Ruby Bailey; grandchildren: Blake Bailey and Sara...
Obituary: Eddie Wayne Hamm
Eddie Wayne Hamm, 70, of Hanceville, died Thursday, June 6, 2019.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Hamm; daughters: Jenny Terry (Brent), Tracey Smith (Joel), and Whitney Hamm (Adam); grandchildren: Alex and Colton Terry, Jackson and Madison Smith, Whitten Tuggle, and Remi and Reed...
6 months in, Stepping Up Initiative connecting mental health patients with needed resources
CULLMAN, Ala. - Around six months ago, WellStone Behavioral Health, which serves Cullman and Madison Counties, became one of five agencies in the state of Alabama to receive grants from the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) to administer a program known as the...
Arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 7, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeNo incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police DepartmentIncidentsJune 1
second-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St....
Tyson spill; public encouraged to avoid Dave Young Creek, Mulberry Fork
Updated 6-7-19 2:21 p.m.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods, Inc. issued a public notice Friday, saying, "Due to a failure in a pipe owned by River Valley Ingredients located near Hanceville, Alabama, partially treated effluent (liquid waste/sewage) is believed to have reached the Dave Young...
(Updated) Cullman Regional Airport receives $1.5M grant for taxiway reconstruction
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama and Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama on Friday announced that Cullman Regional Airport has been awarded a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant of $1,543,500 for taxiway reconstruction. The funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)....
Obituary: Donald Roger Cheatham
Donald Roger Cheatham, 84, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Southern TN Regional Health System in Pulaski, TN.
He was born in Falkville, AL Dec. 16, 1934.
He retired from freight transportation and served in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Cheatham was preceded in death by his parents,...
Obituary: Ida Belle Little
Ida Belle Little of Cullman passed away June 4, 2019 at the age of 79.
She was born in Cullman Nov. 17, 1939 to John and Annie Drake Ayers.
She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Jewel (George) Suggs, Gertrude (Lee) Butler, Mildred (Charner)...
Obituary: Edith Hammack
Edith Hammack, 68, of Houston passed away June 6, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.
Edith was born July 5, 1950 in Hartselle, Alabama. She was a member at Houston Church of God for 20 years. Edith attended Speake High School and Double Springs...
Obituary: Aubrey Joseph Hornsby
Funeral services for Aubrey Joseph Hornsby, 77, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in St. Ann Cemetery in Bourg, Louisiana Monday, June 10, 2019.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hornsby...
Obituary: Marie Bethar Dunn
Funeral services for Marie Bethar Dunn, 92, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Christopher Clark officiating. Interment will be in Cullman City Cemetery. She will lie-in-state from 10-11 a.m. before the service.
Cullman...
(Updated) Annual City v. County blood drive today
CULLMAN, Ala. - The annual Cullman City v. Cullman County Blood Drive is today, Friday, June 7 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. This year’s event will honor the memories of Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Timmy Puckett and Matt Osborn, Sgt. Arvel Allison and Cullman...
Wacked Out Weiner open for business
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Wacked Out Weiner opened its doors Thursday morning and customers were eager to get a taste. Cullman’s is the 11th store for this popular hot dog franchise. It is located at 1930 Market Platz Ctr. SW, in the same strip...
Rock the South wrap-up: law enforcement and emergency responders
CULLMAN, Ala. - Out front, Rock the South (RTS) was big and flashy, with its share of issues arising from a record crowd and a new location. Behind the scenes, though, it was an often overwhelming task, calling on multiple agencies from all over...
Arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 6, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsJune 4
burglary; CR 1585
criminal mischief; CR 703
burglary; CR 813
violation of a protection order; CR...
Out on bond: What has ‘free bail’ meant for Cullman County?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Since the institution of a federal judge’s injunction against Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry last fall, an injunction which requires him to “release all bail-eligible defendants on unsecured (non-monetary) appearance bonds,” the rate of suspects failing to show up for court...
Summer fun at local libraries
CULLMAN, Ala. - Libraries around Cullman County have special reading programs geared toward kids this summer. Here’s a look at what’s going on around the area.
Cullman County Public Library (200 Clark St. NE, Cullman)
The Cullman County Public Library is hosting different educational programs every week...
Obituary: Tommy Ray Thomas
Graveside services for Tommy Ray Thomas, 59, of Kimberly, Alabama will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2019 at Garden City Cemetery. There will be a visitation at 6 p.m. Thursday June 6, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Thomas is survived by his...
Obituary: Gary David Jenkins
Gary David Jenkins, 76, of Hayden, passed away on June 5, 2019. He was born January 20, 1943, in Walker County, to Berry and Nina Christine Daniels Jenkins.
Mr. Jenkins was a retired carpenter. He was a member of Cross Roads Church in Hayden.
Gary is...
Obituary: Girthey Margret Burleson
Girthey Margret Burleson, 88, of Houston, Alabama entered into rest June 4, 2019 at Haleyville Health Care and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Burleson was born July 15, 1930 in Hamilton, Alabama.
Girthey was a member of Grace Baptist Church for 25 years and was an active member...
Retired Addison Police Chief Ellis Donald Baker killed in motorcycle wreck
ADDISON, Ala. - Retired Addison Police Chief Ellis Donald Baker, 63, was killed in a motorcycle wreck in Dunlap, Tennessee Monday, June 3.
According to ABC News Channel 9 in Chattanooga, "A report from Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) says a truck was heading north on...
Obituary: James Orvel Pace, Sr.
James Orvel Pace, Sr., 79, of Cullman, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Orvel was preceded in death by his father, O.C. Pace; mother, Lois Grantham Pace; daughter, Sherry Ann Pace and brother, Earl Pace.
He leaves to cherish his...
Obituary: Mac Kindree Perrin, Jr.
Mac Kindree Perrin, Jr., 94, of Arab, AL died Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Mac was a Navy veteran of WWII. He was member of Gilliam Springs Baptist Church.
Mac is survived by his wife, Barbara Perrin; daughter, Sandi Mercer; son, Douglas Perrin; sisters: Dorothy True, Ruby...
Pilot Club presents gifts to Grace Place caregivers
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Pilot Club of Cullman on Tuesday morning presented gift baskets to the caregivers of Grace Place’s participants, who suffer from mild to moderate memory loss. Internationally and locally, the Pilot Club makes brain safety and health priorities in its service...
Arrests and incidents reported June 5, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 5, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman Sheriff’s Office
No incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
June 1
third-degree criminal trespassing; City of Cullman; CR 436
June 3
second-degree burglary;...
Service details announced for Cullman High student Rosalio Ramirez
CULLMAN, Ala. - Service details have been announced for Rosalio Ramirez, 18. Ramirez was a student at Cullman High School and would have been a senior this fall.
Obituary:
Mass of Christian Burial for Rosalio Ramirez, 18, of Cullman will be on Thursday, June 6, 2019...
Cullman Swim Team starts 2019 season with wins over Albertville, Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Swimming season is back for the Cullman Swim Team and they kicked things off by
topping Albertville and Decatur at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center Tuesday
night. The Cullman Swim Team’s next meet will be Thursday when they travel to
Madison. Check below for...
‘How far we’ve come’: Colony summer camp takes fearless approach to community history
COLONY, Ala. - More than once Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth has strapped a long harvesting sack over his shoulder to show kids how to pick cotton, something he actually did when he was their age. He talks while walking back and forth in front...
Obituary: Dillard Crouch
Dillard Crouch, 75, of Remlap, AL, was born April 10, 1944 and passed away June 2, 2019.
He was a member of Welcome Baptist Church and was employed with Warren Manufacturing for 40 plus years.
Preceding him in death were his parents James and Dixie Fendley...
Obituary: Nora Madonna Bright Smith
Nora Madonna Bright Smith, of Oneonta, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at the age of 91.
Madonna was born June 17, 1927 in Portland, IN to Earnest and Ruth Bright.
Madonna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Rev....
Obituary: Rick Rainwater
Rick Rainwater, 65, of Cullman, AL, was born March 24, 1954, in Birmingham, AL and passed away June 1, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Rainwater was a member of the Blountsville Freewill Baptist Church.
Preceding him in death were his parents James Donald and...
Obituary: Ellis “Donald” Baker
Ellis Donald "Chief" Baker, 63, of Addison died on June 3, 2019 in Tennessee.
Donald was born on Sept. 28, 1955 in Cullman. Donald attended Addison High School and went on to become an Addison Police officer where he served as police chief for 29...
Obituary: Donald Ray Peppers
Donald Ray “Don” Peppers, 84, of Arley, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019 at his residence.
He served eight years in the United States Air Force as an Airman and Paratrooper, during which time he completed over 700 jumps. He enjoyed anything related to the...
Obituary: Pauline Lila Morgan Cruce
Pauline Lila Morgan Cruce, of Bremen, passed away June 2, 2019 at the age of 98.
She was born Feb. 19, 1921 to Isaac Marion and Lela Baggett Morgan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Verlon Thomas Cruce, sisters Stella Waldrip, Dena Morgan,...
Baileyton focusing on community projects
BAILEYTON, Ala. - Community projects were the main topic of discussion Monday night at the Baileyton Town Council meeting. The Town has been asked by Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview and Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman to compile a list of 10 projects the Town would...
Holly Pond talks culverts, town beautification
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The replacement of a culvert on Lick Creek Road was the main topic of conversation at Monday night’s Holly Pond Town Council meeting. Specifically, the payment for the culvert.
In public comments, citizen Charles Holcomb addressed the council on the issue.
Said...
21st annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show this Saturday at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Thomas Jefferson wrote, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness;” and at the heart of American agriculture for over a century now has been the tractor, a combination...
Byars|Wright to open office in Cullman
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Byars|Wright, a local family-owned and operated independent insurance agency, announces its expansion into Cullman. Trae Norrell, currently a producer within the agency, will lead the new office, located in the historic West Side Furniture Building at 216 Third St. SE.
“Opening an...
Arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported June 4, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 30
possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 385, CR 813
reckless endangerment; 1st Ave. N Hanceville
theft...
