Obituary: Stephen Andrews Foley
Steve Foley, 63, of Cullman, formerly of Selma, left his earthly life and entered his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Sunday, May 19 at Cullman Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley and Martha...
Obituary: Gerald Herman Neuman
Gerald Neuman, 79, of Hanceville was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Monday, May 20, 2019.
Services will be Wednesday, May 22. 2019. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. with services to follow at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home. Burial will follow at...
Obituary: Sandra Jean Keef
Sandra Jean Keef, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at UAB Hospital. She was born Tuesday, Nov. 14, 1944 to Alvin and Frieda Witkopf.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Kenneth Keef; sons, Mark Keef...
Obituary: Jearldine Ridgeway
Funeral services for Jearldine S. Ridgeway, 80, of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Stanley Posey officiating; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ridgeway passed away...
Obituary: Violet Golden
Funeral services for Violet Lou Golden, 68, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Donald Smith officiating; interment in Cullman Memory Gardens.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Golden passed away on...
Obituary: John Albert Bolzle
Memorial services will be held Sunday, May 26, 2019 for Mr. John Albert Bolzle.
Mr. Bolzle was born on Dec. 27, 1945 in Cullman, Alabama and died peacefully at Bayside Community Hospital in Anahuac, Texas, after an extended illness on May 19, 2019.
He was a...
Obituary: Lois Inez Monte
Memorial services for Lois Inez Monte, 98, of Hayden, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dean Burtram officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Monte passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019...
Obituary: Winford “Mac” McGukin
Funeral services for Winford McGukin, 90, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Dr. David McGowan officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. McGukin passed away...
(Latest) Hundreds of animals die in fire near West Point
WEST POINT, Ala. - “It’s devastated us all,” the owner of a chicken house near West Point said as she watched what was left of the structure smolder Tuesday. Inside the structure are the remains of hundreds of animals including dogs, chickens, doves, rabbits...
Obituary: Ethel Kay Holland
It is with great sadness that the family of Ethel Kay Holland of Crane Hill, AL announces her sudden passing on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at the age of 67.
She is now reunited with her loved ones that preceded her in death, parents: Eugene...
Animal shelter fundraising sale draws big crowd
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Saturday morning, 11-year-old animal advocate Denna Chivers, along with her family and friends, filled almost half of the Seventh Street Baptist Church parking lot with items for her annual fundraising rummage sale to benefit the Cullman County Animal Shelter. Shopper...
Arrests and incidents reported May 21, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 21, 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 DepartmentIncidentsMay 16
counterfeit $100s; State of Alabama; Hwy. 157
May...
(Update) ‘Hundreds’ of dogs, other animals killed in fire near West Point
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/22/latest-hundreds-of-animals-die-in-fire-near-west-point/
UPDATE 1:01 p.m.: Animal Control says that number also includes rabbits, chickens and ducks.
WEST POINT, Ala. – A fire at a property along County Road 1223 near West Point at approximately 7:30 Tuesday morning destroyed a chicken house with hundreds of dogs...
Fire in West Point reportedly kills numerous animals
LATEST: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2019/05/22/latest-hundreds-of-animals-die-in-fire-near-west-point/
UPDATE 1:01 p.m.: Animal Control says that number also includes rabbits, chickens and ducks.
WEST POINT, Ala. – A fire at a property along County Road 1223 near West Point at approximately 7:30 Tuesday morning destroyed a chicken house with hundreds of dogs...
Cullman City Schools free summer feeding program June 3-July 26
CULLMAN, Ala. - For the fourth summer, Cullman City Schools will host a free feeding program for all kids ages 0-18. The program will begin June 3 and run through July 26 (closed July 4-5). Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Breakfast will be...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to expand road access in South Vinemont
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A $60,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey will help the Town of South Vinemont improve the main access road to the new Shaddix Co. location which will create six jobs.
Read The Tribune's exclusive coverage of the Shaddix...
United Way of Cullman County celebrates 40 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) is getting ready to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
“On May 23, 1979 a group of leaders came together to create a unified front to address the concerns they had for Cullman County. These 18 founding...
Congratulations to the Cullman County Child Development Center Class of 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Child Development Center (CDC) will hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 today, Tuesday, May 21, at 1 p.m. in the CDC gymnasium.
Said Principal Chris Chambers, “The CDC family would like to express our joy for...
Arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 20, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =
failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s
Office
Incidents
May 16
theft of property; Industrial Park Rd.trespassing; CR 1410domestic violence, robbery; CR 436unlawful possession of a...
2019 Cullman City & County Blood Drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – Join us for our annual Cullman City &
County Blood Drive on Friday, June 7, 2019, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Cullman City donation sites are Dick's Sporting Goods and
Wal-Mart North (on AL Highway 157), while Cullman County donation sites are...
Exotic pet expo returns to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Exotic animal vendors from all over the
country gathered at the Cullman Civic Center Saturday morning to showcase their
animals and animal accessories.
More than 30 vendors from places like Michigan, Louisiana,
and Indiana, just to name a few, brought a wide assortment of...
Good Hope Class of ’69 holds 50-year reunion
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope High School Class of 1969, the first graduating class of Good Hope High School, celebrated its 50-year class reunion Thursday evening at Stone Bridge Farms.
The classmates enjoyed a nice dinner while reminiscing about their days as Good...
VHS’ Netherton, GMS’ Hood, WPES’ Taylor honored as Principal, Teachers of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Representatives from Tony Serra Nissan and The Cullman Tribune on Thursday visited schools across the county with Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) central office administrators to meet the system’s Principal and Teachers of the Month, and present them the keys...
Trash Pandas the talk of Cullman Chamber’s May Community Luncheon
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce members on Friday were treated to a sneak peek of the progress made at the future home of the Rocket City Trash Panda’s in Madison. Emo Furfori, director of communication relations and corporate sponsorships for Ballcorps,...
Wallace State Dental Hygiene program graduates 27 students
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Twenty-seven students were recognized at a pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 9 for graduating from the Wallace State Community College Dental Hygiene program.
Dr. Sharon Alley, director of the Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting program, said two words came to mind when...
Hanceville approves funding for emergency communications equipment damaged by lightning
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville City Hall was struck by lightning last Saturday, leading to emergency communications equipment being disabled. The Hanceville City Council held a special-called meeting Thursday to approve the funding needed to replace the equipment.
Hanceville Police Chief Bob Long explained, “If it...
Almost 100 graduate from Wallace State Nursing program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education recognized almost 100 students on Thursday, May 9, during a pinning ceremony that also recognized award winners.
“We will celebrate this group’s accomplishments, which are many, and witness the passing of the light...
Arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on May 17, 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
May 16
duty upon striking an unattended vehicle;...
Wallace State Respiratory Therapy program pins 37 graduates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 35 students graduated from the Wallace State Community College Respiratory Therapy program and were recognized at a special pinning ceremony on May 9.
Dr. Ken Crow, former chair of the Respiratory Therapy program, served as the guest speaker, addressing students...
Cullman County’s unemployment rate falls to 3%; Alabama’s at 3.8%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – For the fourth month in a row, more people are working in Alabama than ever before. In April, preliminary estimates account for 2,139,379 people working, up by 32,335 from the same time a year ago, and up 6,739 from March.
The number...
Obituary: Tommie Lynn Goodwin
Tommie Lynn Goodwin, 68, was born on Nov. 26, 1950 and passed away on May 15, 2019.
She was born on Nov. 26, 1950 to Thomas C. and Ruby B. Hutchins Goodwin. Ms. Goodwin was a daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother along with being a...
Obituary: Lora Corene Higginbotham
Mrs. Lora Corene Higginbotham, 86, of Cullman, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 in the Cullman Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Higginbotham was born on May 2, 1933 in Russellville, AL to Luther and Gladys Bishop.
Lora was a graduate of Phil Campbell High School and...
Obituary: Clyde “Lewis” Deaver
Clyde "Lewis" Deaver, 63, of Locust Fork, AL, was born on July 18, 1955 in Alabama and passed away on May 15, 2019 at the TLC Nursing Center.
He graduated with the 1974 class at Locust Fork High School; he was an avid Alabama fan...
Obituary: Kenneth Clinton Mauldin
Kenneth Clinton Mauldin, 79, of Pinson, AL was born on July 25, 1939 and passed away on May 15, 2019.
Mr. Mauldin was a 1957 graduate of Woodlawn High School. He was involved with the Shriner's as a clown for many years. He was a...
Obituary: Erby Erick Barbee
Funeral services for Erby Erick Barbee, 67, of Hanceville, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Wesley Alldredge officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Barbee passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019...
Obituary: Melba L. Kugler Rooks
Melba L. Kugler Rooks, 73, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Cullman Regional. She was born Jan. 11, 1946 to C.G. and Dorothy Kugler.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jimmy Edward Rooks; and brother, Kenneth Kugler.
Survivors include her daughter,...
Obituary: Ruby Lanco “RL” Ard
Ruby Lanco “RL” Ard, 73, passed away on May 14, 2019 surrounded by family at his residence on Smith Lake in Cullman, Alabama. RL was born to Bishop Flemon Jacob Ard, Sr. and Edith Richardson Ard on Aug. 3, 1945 in Hemingway, SC.
RL was...
Arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 16, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidentsMay 13
unlawful breaking and entering of a motor vehicle; CR 1245
criminal mischief, trespassing; Roland...
St. Bernard Prep honors students
CULLMAN, Ala. - High school students at St. Bernard Preparatory School gathered in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center with friends and family to be recognized for their outstanding academic achievements during the 2018-19 academic year. Headmaster, Fr. Linus Klucarits, served as master of ceremonies, opening...
Vinemont Christian Academy’s 2019 commencement this Friday
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Christian Academy’s 2019 commencement will be Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. The service will be in the sanctuary of Soul’s Harbor Free Will Baptist Church.
This year our graduate is Riley Johnson, son of Joseph and Brenda Johnson of Vinemont.
The...
Gudger praises Gov. Ivey for signing abortion ban
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman issued a statement Thursday praising Gov. Kay Ivey for signing House Bill 314 into law Wednesday.
Gudger's statement, in full:
“I appreciate Governor Ivey standing strong for life by signing House Bill 314 into law.
“I am a pro-life voice...
Hidden garden
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the start of summer comes warm weather and bright sunny days, giving the perfect weather conditions to enjoy some time outdoors. Cullman County has no shortage of outdoor activities and recreation areas, though some may be more well-known than others....
Missing Cullman man found alive in Texas; circumstances unclear
CULLMAN, Ala. – A Cullman man who has been missing since April 19, 2019 has been found alive in Texas. Cullman Police Chief Kenny Culpepper said the New Orleans Police Department confirmed Charles Steven Smith, Jr., 42, was alive by face-timing him. Smith is...
12 Cullman-area students graduate from Jacksonville State
Updated 5-16-19 at 5:54 p.m.
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University conferred degrees to 774 students at its spring commencement ceremony May 3, 2019 on Burgess-Snow Field at JSU Stadium.
Cullman-area degree recipients included:
Laura Brock, of Cullman
Adam Estep, of Falkville
James Glasscock, of...
Obituary: Wanda Carol Adamson Lovell
Wanda Carol Adamson Lovell, 68, of the Holly Springs Community, was born on Dec. 11, 1950 and passed away on May 14, 2019.
Preceding her in death were her parents Riley Lindeburg and Carol Marie England Adamson and daughter Jenifer Lyn Hodges.
Survivors include her husband...
Obituary: Larry D. Walker
Mr. Larry D. Walker, 87, of Arab passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. No services are planned.
Obituary: Marty Robertson
Marty Robertson, 59, of Holly Pond, passed away. He was born September 27, 1959, to Clifton and Betty Bradford Robertson.
Mr. Robertson is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Betty Robertson, and a brother, Rodney Robertson.
Survivors include his daughter, Whitney Hall; grandchildren, Jayden...
Obituary: Claudette Hatchett
Funeral services for Claudette Hatchett, 71, of Riverside, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Tim Holder officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Hatchett passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at...
Ivey signs near total abortion ban bill into law
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed into law the Alabama Human Life Protection Act, after both houses of the Alabama Legislature passed HB314.
Upon signing the bill, Governor Ivey released the following statement:
“Today, I signed into law the Alabama Human Life...
Arrests and incidents reported May 15, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. - Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 15, 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
May 10
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St....
Vinemont High School Class of 1994 holds 25-year reunion
The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 held its 25-year reunion Saturday, May 4, 2019 at The Brandin’ Iron in West Point.
Pictured are: (front row, left to right): Kenny Haynes, Shawn Warnke, Brian Echols, Shelley Mazur Sanders, Tonia McCrary, Tanya Sanders Smith, Mandy Clemmons...
Vinemont Council mulls half-cent sales tax increase
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Town Council on Tuesday night discussed possibly raising the town’s sales tax by a half-cent in an effort to help Vinemont schools. There was no vote on Mayor Radginal Dodson’s proposal, as it will need to be read twice...
Obituary: Dwight “Lynn” Walls
Funeral services for Dwight "Lynn" Walls, 44, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Bethlehem West Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Walls passed away on Monday, May 13,...
Obituary: Miles Alan Creel
Memorial services for Miles Alan Creel, 63, of Bremen, will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Creel passed away on Saturday, May 11,...
Obituary: Elsie J. Mackentepe Patterson
Elsie J. Mackentepe Patterson, 81, was born on Nov. 12, 1937 in Cullman, Alabama and passed away on May 12, 2019 in Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 16 from 6:30-9 p.m. at Moss Funeral Home. Rosary at 7:30.
Funeral Mass will be Friday, May...
Obituary: James “Jim” Edward Witte
James Edward Witte, 79, of Cullman, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.
Jim was born May 24, 1939 to Robert L. and Mary Kathryn Witte in Birmingham, Alabama.
He is survived by his wife, Jan Blair Witte; his son, James Andrew Witte; brother, Robert L. (Karolyn)...
Pet of the Week: Say hello to Uncle Henny!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week.
Uncle Henny is a 2-year-old hound mix described as an “over-sized beagle look-alike” with a stubby tail that may indicate a little mountain cur in his family...
Arrests and incidents reported May 14, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported on May 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 DepartmentIncidentsMay 13
unauthorized use of a vehicle; Heritage...
Cullman Chamber earns top-4 finish in national Chamber of Year competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center was recently named one of the top chambers of commerce in the country, placing fourth in its category in the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ 2019 Chamber of the Year competition....
Alabama Farmers Federation welcomes Cullman County native Tanner Quick for internship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Cullman County native Tanner Quick will amplify her agricultural education skills during an internship with the Alabama Farmers Federation.
She began work May 13 and will intern with the Federation’s Organization Department through mid-July, working on outreach programs like Ag in the...
Cullman Police aviators commended for finding lost hikers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Police Department (CPD) aviation division pilots Captain Gene Bates and Officer Matt Dean on Monday evening received commendations during the Cullman City Council meeting. The two responded to a mutual aid request from authorities in Winston County to assist in...
Letter carriers collect 10K pounds of food in annual food drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 27th annual Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive took place this past Saturday, with carriers in Cullman County picking up approximately 10,000 pounds of donated food on their routes. Staff from the United Way of Cullman County (UWCC) and...
Farming conference for veterans coming to Wallace State this Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - This Saturday, May 18, the Veteran Farmers Conference will take place at Wallace State Community College. Sponsored by The Alabama Mountains, Rivers & Valleys Resource Conservation & Development Council, the conference will offer military veterans, active duty and reserve personnel an...
Ribbon cut on re-opened All Steak Restaurant
CULLMAN, Ala. - Downtown Cullman’s landmark All Steak Restaurant held its official re-opening Monday, with new owners Dyron Powell and Zac Wood cutting the ribbon at the center of a large crowd that included Mayor Woody Jacobs and members of the city council, Cullman...
Cullman City Council votes ‘No’ on controversial rezoning request
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Council on Monday evening stunned residents in the neighborhood around Morningside Drive by agreeing with them, at least for now. Council members voted unanimously against the rezoning of a 10-acre parcel at the intersection of Morningside Drive Southwest...
Obituary: Cary Wayne Simmons
Cary Wayne Simmons, 69, of Arley, entered into rest on Sunday, May 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Wayne was born on Aug. 4, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Hialeah High School and went on to proudly serve his country for three...
Obituary: Ruth Merritt
Services for Ruth Merritt, 82, of Hanceville will be Tuesday May 14, 2019. Visitation will start at 1:30 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 3 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, AL.
Mrs. Merritt is survived by her...
Obituary: Ann Chandler Smith
Ann Chandler Smith, 84 of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019.
Ann was a loving mother and grandmother and always enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an Alfa Insurance Agent in Cullman for 40+ years before retirement. She attended 4th Street...
Obituary: Jackie Chappell Leathers
Funeral services for Jackie Chappell Leathers, 66, of Blountsville, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bobby Murphee officiating; interment in Mulberry Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Leathers passed away...
Obituary: Joy Tolley
Mrs. Joy Tolley, 80, of Cullman passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Delmer...
Incoming Wallace State students make up inaugural FAME class as sponsors announce selections
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s Mechatronics program recently hosted its inaugural Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) signing as 13 students were announced as the first group to be sponsored by local business and industry.
The FAME program is a five-semester program, allowing students the...
Arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 13, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
May 9
domestic violence; CR 1218
theft of property; Hwy. 69 S
unlawful possession of a controlled...
Wallace State celebrates 53rd commencement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College and President Dr. Vicki Karolewics celebrated the college’s 53rd commencement at Tom Drake Coliseum Friday. More than 700 students participated in the ceremony, while a record of more than 1,800 will have earned degrees or certificates this...
Citizens Charity Classic raises $175K in 5 years for FCA
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - Citizens Bank & Trust hosted its fifth annual Citizens Charity Classic Golf Tournament on Monday, May 6, 2019. Held at Gunter’s Landing Golf Club, the tournament again benefited Northeast Alabama Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), its beneficiary since the tournament’s inception....
Obituary: Virginia Lee Calvert
Graveside funeral services for Virginia Lee Calvert, 79, of Cullman, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Livingston Chapel Cemetery, with Bro. Ron Collett officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Calvert passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at...
Obituary: Ruth D. Hagemore
Ruth D. Hagemore of Vinemont Alabama passed away May 11, 2019 at the age of 75.
She was born Feb. 20, 1944 to Reford and Opal Meigs Thompson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Billy Hagemore, daughter Angie Hagemore, brothers Cecil and Don...
Obituary: Montie Ray Free
Montie Ray Free, 84, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. He was born August 6, 1934, to Montie Wert and Cholie Temperance Orr Free.
Mr. Free served our country honorably in the United States Army. We appreciate his sacrifice for our...
Obituary: John Kenneth Walker
Funeral services for John Kenneth Walker, 79, of Cullman, will be sy 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Chapel, with Tim Aris and Benjamin Smothers officiating. Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of the...
Mark and Abigail Long, a father-daughter pair, graduate Wallace State together
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Mark and Abigail Long circled this week for nearly a year.
Both father and daughter graduated together from Wallace State on Friday night as the college celebrated its 53rd commencement.
Mark Long, 44, earned a degree in Mechatronics, while Abigail, 17, graduated as...
‘She’s the teacher you would want your kid to have’
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School teacher Shannon Bridges was surprised Friday morning at the school’s annual awards ceremony when she was named the Air Force Association (AFA) Alabama State Teacher of the Year for 2019. Bridges was first selected as the AFA Tennessee...
Dinner on First coming May 17, benefiting Art Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Friday, May 17, Cullman Parks, Recreation, & Sports Tourism (CP&R) will hold its third annual Dinner on First event, beginning at 6 p.m. on First Avenue Northeast in downtown Cullman's historic Warehouse District.
CP&R Marketing Coordinator Jasef Wisener shared, “The street...
Obituary: Leroy Ray
Funeral services for Mr. Leroy Ray will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2019 at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Carl White and Dr. Corey Fontan. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Hopewell Cemetery in...
Obituary: Ledger Scott Foust
Graveside services for Ledger Scott Foust, son of Judd and Heather Foust, will be Monday, May 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville, AL. Ledger passed Thursday May 9, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Vincent’s Women’s and Children’s Center.
Ledger...
Obituary: Rebecca “Becky” Graves Cofer
Rebecca "Becky" Graves Cofer, 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on May 9, 2019. She was the daughter of J.C. and Vetra Calvert Graves.
Ms. Cofer leaves to cherish her memory her parents; daughter, Brittanie Coggins; sons, Larry Shaun and Shannon Campbell; sisters, Jeanie Bates...
Obituary: Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley
Jeanne Marie Sacra Moxley, 50, was born on Oct. 25, 1968 and passed away May 9, 2019.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14 from 11 a.m.-noon at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at noon.
Obituary: Freeda Reid
Freeda Reid passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Hanceville Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 10, 1930 to Allen and Lula Gregory.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Gene Reid.
Survivors include her sons, Gary (Jacquline) Baldridge and Roger Baldridge;...
Obituary: Wilmer Ray Perry
Funeral services for Wilmer Ray Perry, 73, of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Don Froelich officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Perry passed away on Thursday, May 9,...
Dodge City moves forward with drainage plans for CR 216, welcomes local Girl Scouts
DODGE CITY, Ala. – The Dodge City Town Council on Thursday evening discussed the plan and project proposal for replacing the drainage structure under County Road 216/Beech Grove Road at Simpson Creek.
Stephen Blankenship from McGehee Engineering presented the project to the council. He...
Arrests and incidents reported May 10, 2019
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 10, 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
May 8
fourth-degree theft of property; Wal-Mart; Olive St....
Holly Pond Elementary celebrates 61st annual Spring Festival
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Wonderful World of Disney took over Holly Pond’s Felton Easterwood Gymnasium Thursday night for the school’s 61st annual Spring Festival. The elementary students put on a magical show inspired by the many characters of Walt Disney. Leading the program...
Jacksonville State University and Wallace State announce transfer agreement
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Jacksonville State University and Wallace State Community College have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop pathways for transfer from the community college to the university.
“We look forward to the strengthening of a partnership that has existed between our institutions for...
Hanceville streetscape project comes in more than $270K under budget
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail on Thursday evening was happy to report to the city council that the City’s recently completed streetscape project came in at $20,040.31. A few last expenses are expected to add at least $500, but less than...
Obituary: Sherrill Armond Hale
Sherrill Armond Hale, 90, of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at home.
Sherrill was born on Oct. 1, 1928 in Cullman County, Alabama. He was loved by all who knew him. Sherrill was a devoted husband and father. He was a...
Obituary: Shirley Faye Overton
Shirley Faye Overton, 75, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on May 8, 2019 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, Alabama.
Shirley was born Dec. 14, 1943 in Cherokee, Alabama.
Family will receive friends on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 4-6 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...
Obituary: Betty Marie Williams
Betty Marie Williams, 77, of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Betty was born on July 21, 1941 in Arley, Alabama. Betty graduated from Meek High School in 1959 and was a lifelong member of Addison Church...
Obituary: Addie “Boots” Maynard
Mrs. Addie "Boots" Maynard, 91, of Cullman passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Obituary: James Johnson
Funeral services for James Johnson, 84, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Johnson passed away on Wednesday, May...
Obituary: Phillip DeWayne Breedlove
Phillip DeWayne Breedlove, 56, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
No services are planned at this time.
Obituary: William Hansel Drake
William Hansel Drake, 93, was born on Sept. 17, 1925 and passed away on May 9, 2019.
Visitation will be Monday, May 13 from 10:30 a.m.-noon at Moss Service Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will follow at noon, with interment at Flint Creek...
Obituary: Alberta Irene Durham
Alberta Irene Durham, 92, was born on Dec. 28, 1926 and passed away on May 8, 2019.
Mrs. Durham was a member of 7th Street Baptist Church. She was very involved in working in the children’s ministries there. She volunteered in the nursery, Mother’s Day...
