Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 31, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 31, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 28
harassment; County Road 307
theft of property; County Road 1395
harassment; Good Hope School Road
trespassing;...
My fuzzy Valentine
Lulu the Gorilla poses for a photo in front of It’s My Party in Cullman. (Pat Breyfogle of It’s My Party)
CULLMAN – “Lulu became famous,” smiled Judy Nelms, owner of It’s my Party in Cullman, while discussing her alter-ago, Lulu the Gorilla in the...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Bobby-Socks is the friend you’ve been waiting for
CULLMAN - Good news for this week’s Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, Sally! Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay reported that Sally was quickly adopted, so she shared with us another canine friend available for adoption.
Bobby-Socks is a boxer/bully mix who’s approximately...
Hanceville’s Long named 1st runner-up at 2019 Alabama Distinguished Young Woman competition
Hanceville High School’s Abigail Long was named first runner-up at the 2019 Alabama Distinguished Young Woman competition in Montgomery. (Photo courtesy of the Long family)
HANCEVILLE - Abigail Long, a senior at Hanceville High School, this month was named first runner-up at the Distinguished Young...
2019 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show Feb. 10
Photo courtesy of Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - Students from the Cullman community are preparing to showcase their talents to benefit nursery and pediatric care at Cullman Regional. The 2019 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show will take place on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 4...
Obituary: Helen Gaye Mitchell
Funeral services for Helen Gaye Mitchell, 74, of Hanceville's Riverbend community, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at noon prior to service. Burial...
Obituary: Alice Mae Young
Alice Mae Young, of Cullman, passed away peacefully with her sons at her bedside on Jan. 28, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born on Feb. 12, 1933 to Harry and Alta Mae Williams Burpee.
She is preceded in death by her husband,...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 30, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 30, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
None reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 28
third-degree domestic violence- harassment; person; Denson Ave. SW
fourth-degree theft...
Apply for WSCC Future Foundation scholarships Feb. 4-March 8
Image courtesy of Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - The Wallace State Future Foundation has more than 150 scholarships available to future Wallace State students and for those currently enrolled at Wallace. Students can apply online beginning Feb. 4, 2019 until March 8, 2019.
For a list of...
Extension office hosting Poultry Litter Management meeting Feb. 12
CULLMAN - Agriculture is the largest industry in Alabama. Poultry and beef cattle production are the two largest segments of that industry with Cullman County ranking at, or near, the top in both categories statewide. This should come as no surprise as both the...
Obituary: Donavon Dewayne Roper
Funeral service for Mr. Donavon Dewayne Roper, age 68 of Maylene, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Roper passed away on Saturday, Jan....
Obituary: William Hudson Faulk
A memorial service for William Hudson Faulk will be at 11 a.m.on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Grace Episcopal Church. Rev. Robert Blackwell, Rev. Jay Gardner, and Father Bede Marcy O.S.B. will be officiating.
There will be a reception following in the church.
Will died on...
Obituary: F.M. “Doc” Carter
F.M. "Doc" Carter, 85, of Bessemer, Alabama, entered into rest on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019 at UAB Medical West in Bessemer, Alabama.
Mr. Carter was born on Aug. 24, 1933 in Winston County, Alabama. F.M. loved singing, playing music and appeared on the Country Boy...
Pet of the Week: Laid-back Sally’s looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week:
Sally is a 3 ½-year-old Australian Shepherd mix. She’s a laid-back, low-energy pet who could make a great comfort, companion or therapy dog. If you sit down, she'll...
ASDE releases details on school report cards
Cullman City Schools received an overall grade of 91. Cullman County Schooled received an overall grade of 85. (Cullman Tribune file photos)
Updated 1-29-19 at 3:47 p.m.
MONTGOMERY - When the Alabama State Department of Education (ASDE) released its report card for schools in December, (www.cullmantribune.com/articles/2018/12/28/state-report-card-cullman-city-schools-receive-cullman-county-schools-receive-b),...
Surrett pleads guilty in 2017 hit and run death of Good Hope woman
Larry Dewayne Surrett's booking photo from May 2017 (Cullman County Sheriff's Office)
CULLMAN - Days ahead of a jury trial scheduled to begin this week, Larry Dewayne Surrett entered a plea of guilty to the charge of leaving the scene of an accident involving injury...
Obituary: Dawn Lynn Hudson
Dawn Lynn Hudson, 47, of Falkville passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. She was born to James and Lena Brown (Wallace) on July 20, 1971 in California.
Mrs. Hudson is Survived by her daughter, Jessica (Jonathan) Lay; sons, Vincent Bell, Jr. and Nickolas Hudson; Mother,...
Obituary: Margie (Nanny) Goodwin Langley
Funeral service for Margie (Nanny) Goodwin Langley, 97, of Logan, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb.1, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Langley passed away on Jan. 27, 2019,...
Obituary: Woodrow Creel
Funeral services for Woodrow Creel, 87, of Cullman are Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Kerry Cleghorn officiating, with interment in Hopewell Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from noon to 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr....
Obituary: Bobbie Jean Shikle
Funeral service for Bobbie Jean Shikle, 84, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with David Mangum and Donald Dunn officiating; burial at Center Grove.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Shikle passed away...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 28, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 28, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 24
possession of drug paraphernalia, Highland St. SE, Hanceville
criminal mischief, County Road 532
domestic violence,...
ALDOT preparing roadways for snow and ice
Photo shows Alabama Highway 157 looking up to the large hill beside the Cullman Stockyard in January 2018. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
HUNTSVILLE - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing for an anticipated snow and ice event that could impact travel tonight through...
ALEA urges motorists to drive with extreme caution in winter weather
MONTGOMERY – With a mix of wintry precipitation forecast this week in Alabama, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists who must drive to use extreme caution and to expect roadways to be icy.
ALEA offers the following traffic safety tips for those...
Obituary: Vicki Lynn Maddux Childers
Vicki Lynn Maddux Childers, 59, of Holly Pond, passed away on Jan. 26, 2019. She was born April 10, 1959, to James Sr. and Margaret Callahan Maddux.
Ms. Childers was a loving person. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Her passing...
Obituary: Cecil ‘Sonny’ Van Leverich Jr.
Memorial services for Cecil ‘Sonny’ Van Leverich Jr. will be Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, at 1 p.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, with Joe Shane officiating.
Mr. Leverich passed away Jan. 26, 2019. He was born May 30, 1931 to Cecil Van Leverich Sr. and...
Obituary: Nettie Mae Bates
Nettie Mae Bates, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at Woodland Village in Cullman, AL. She was born in Fort Benning, Georgia on June 8, 1936, the third child of seven (first daughter) her parents: Oliver and Merle Tubbs.
She was a very strong...
Stadthagen announces town hall events
CULLMAN - Alabama Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle will host three town hall events across the 9th District in early February. All events are open to the public. Stadthagen said the events will give the people of the district the opportunity to ask questions, offer...
West Point man charged with selling meth
David Leonard Daniels (Cullman Police Department)
WEST POINT - A West Point man was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 22, charged with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance for allegedly selling methamphetamine.
David Leonard Daniels, 50, was arrested by members of the Cullman Police...
Wallace State Diesel Technology students Zachary Benefield, Kyle Keck inaugural recipients of Alabama Trucking Association scholarship
Wallace State students Zachary Benefield and Kyle Keck were recognized this week by the Alabama Trucking Association as recipients of the inaugural scholarship in the program. Pictured, are, from left, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, students Zachary Benefield and Kyle Keck, ATA Foundation...
Young entrepreneurs learn from local business leaders
Local CEOs Kyle Willoughby (Willoughby Roofing), Leah Bolin (Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce) and Shane Quick (Premier Productions) shared business knowledge with high school entrepreneurs this week at an event at Wallace State. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - On Thursday evening, Wallace...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 25, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
None reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 24
third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief; 4th St. SW; AC,...
Gov. Ivey and Blue Origin team break ground on new world-class engine production facility
Pictured is a Blue Engine 4, or BE-4, which will be manufactured at Blue Origin's Huntsville facility. (Photo courtesy of Blue Origin)
HUNTSVILLE – Gov. Kay Ivey joined members of the Blue Origin team to celebrate the official groundbreaking for its world-class rocket engine production...
Council recognizes Hanceville Middle School football team; pavilion repairs to begin
The Hanceville Middle School football team poses for a photo with the Hanceville City Council at Thursday night’s council meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Middle School Bulldog football team was honored by Mayor Kenneth Nail and the Hanceville City...
Cullman Regional showcases positive growth, new robotic surgery capabilities
Urologist/Robotic Surgery Director Dr. Erik Wallin talks to a guest about Cullman Regional’s new da Vinci Xi robotic surgery device, which has been in use at the hospital since October 2018. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - Community leaders gathered at Cullman Regional...
Obituary: Robert “R.C.Cullman” Carl Phillips
Robert Carl Phillips, known to his friends as “R.C.,” passed away Jan. 23, 2019 at the age of 92.
Following junior high school at Good Hope and two years at Cullman High, he was drafted into the Army where he served until June 1946, returning...
Obituary: James I. Forester
Funeral services for Mr. James I. Forester, 72, of Dodge City, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Hanceville Funeral Home. Mickey and Michael Presley will officiate. Interment will follow at Good Hope Cemetery.
The son of the late Ira and...
Apply now for spring 2019 session of CCSO Citizens’ Academy
Sheriff Matt Gentry talks about the use of firearms by law enforcement officers as instructor Sgt. David Nunn gets ready to bring students to the line during the fall 2017 academy. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - Applications are being accepted now for the 2019...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 24, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 22
public intoxication, disorderly conduct; Hwy. 278 W
permitting dogs to run at large; County...
Judge Michelle Thomason to discuss veterans court at Wallace State event
Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College will welcome Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason as a special guest speaker on Thursday, Jan. 31, at 9:30 a.m. in the Burrow Center Recital Hall. Thomason will be speaking about the Baldwin...
Wallace State’s John Wilson named Chef of the Year by Alabama Chapter of American Culinary Federation
Wallace State Chef John Wilson, right, advises Wallace State student Brye Forbes in preparation for last year’s SkillsUSA national competition.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Chef John Wilson has been named the 2018 Chef of the Year by the Alabama Chapter of the American Culinary Federation...
Mental health care program underway to aid Cullman County inmates
WellStone Behavioral Health CEO Chris Van Dyke is seen here addressing the Cullman County Commission about the Stepping Up Initiative last summer. The program officially began this month. (Cullman Tribune file photo)
CULLMAN - On Wednesday morning, the Cullman County Commission authorized Sheriff Matt Gentry...
Cullman Police investigating armed robbery at Hwy. 278W/I-65 Chevron; 1 injured
Image from the Chevron’s video surveillance system shows one of the suspects. See the full video below.
Updated 1-24-19 at 4:49 p.m.
CULLMAN - Cullman Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Chevron gas station on U.S. Highway 278 West and Interstate...
Cold Springs, Vinemont High Schools receive $50K grants from CCCDC
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) awarded Cold Springs and Vinemont High Schools $50,000 each at its monthly meeting Tuesday night. Cold Springs will use the funds for its library, while Vinemont will get a new HVAC system for its gymnasium.
Here’s...
Obituary: Melvin Glenn Nickelson
Melvin Glenn Nickelson of Falkville, Alabama passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 at his residence. He was born Dec. 30, 1942 to Luther and Massie Mae Sparks Nickelson. Mr. Nickelson is preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother and one son.
A celebration of...
Obituary: Mary Evelyn Calvert
Mary Evelyn Calvert of Cullman passed away Jan. 22, 2019 at the age of 87. She was born Oct. 16, 1931 to Thomas and Avis Middlebrooks Massey.
Mrs. Calvert worked at Americold for many years. Mrs. Calvert lived in Morgan County prior to moving to...
Obituary: Helen Marie Forstmann Davenport (updated)
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Marie Forstmann Davenport, 90, of Cullman are Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019 at 1 p.m. at Seventh Street Baptist Church, Rev. Bill Ellis and Rev. Eric Martin officiating, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation on Friday from 6-8 p.m....
Obituary: Helen L. Mikeal
Funeral services for Helen L. Mikeal, 74, of Hanceville are Friday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Paul Campbell officiating, with interment in Ellenburg Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from 6-8 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Mikeal passed away on Tuesday, Jan....
Obituary: Betty Bryan McFarland
Betty Bryan McFarland passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, at Summerford Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 27, 1930, to Crawford Jackson and Laura B. Bryan.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Arthur McFarland; parents, Crawford Jackson and Laura B Bryan;...
Obituary: Sonja Josephine Burke
Funeral Service for Sonja Josephine Burke, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Lathem officiating; interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sonja Josephine...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 23, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
None reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 22
third-degree burglary, person, Katherine St. NW, miscellaneous
fourth-degree theft of...
County commission talks elevators, addresses mental health services for inmates
The Cullman County Commission met most recently on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission met Wednesday morning with 14 items on its agenda, plus one added during a brief recess after the meeting started.
A bid...
Colony recognized by Morehouse School of Medicine for community garden
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth displays the award presented to Colony by Morehouse School of Medicine for the development of the town’s community garden. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
COLONY - As the Colony Town Council met Tuesday evening, Mayor Donnis Leeth showed off town...
Rock N Roll Sushi opens today in Cullman
Artwork and music create a unique atmosphere at Cullman’s Rock N Roll Sushi. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - A full house of family and friends was treated to a pre-grand opening event at Cullman’s Rock N Roll Sushi Tuesday evening. The restaurant,...
Obituary: Jack Edward Thomas
Jack Edward Thomas, 80, of Holly Pond, passed away on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. He was born to William and Mabel Smith Thomas on Feb. 15, 1938.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mabel Smith Thomas.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Reatha Fisher...
Obituary: Mildred L. Duke
Mildred L. Duke of Cullman passed away on Jan. 21, 2019 at the age of 75. She was born April 11, 1943 to John and Tennis Haynes Guthrie. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred Duke, daughter Sandy Shikle, son Shannon...
Obituary: Asa C. Hartwig
Funeral Service for Asa C. Hartwig, age 79, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Pastor Christopher Clark officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Hartwig...
Obituary: James Keener Walker
James Keener Walker, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 22, 2019. He was born on Sept. 26, 1933, in Altoona, Alabama.
Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, Cullman, AL, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral will...
Obituary: Fannie Belle Scott
On Jan. 19, 2019, Fannie Belle Scott passed away at the age of 85 years. Fannie is survived by one sister, Martha Nell Wildman, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother and father, Elizabeth and Calvin Scott and her brothers:...
Obituary: Pat Bailey Hesterley
Funeral Services for Pat Bailey Hesterley, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Fairview Methodist Church, Richard Saylor officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. There will be a viewing the day before on Jan. 23 at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Bobby D. Pruett
Graveside services for Mr. Bobby D. Pruett, 64, of Cullman are 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 24 at Lawrence Chapel Cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from 11:30 to 1:30 at Cullman Funeral Home.
Mr. Pruett passed away on Jan. 22, 2019.
He was born March 23, 1954 to...
Obituary: Charlotte June Keese Nelson
Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte June Keese Nelson, 79, of Cullman are Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Northbrook Baptist Church, Rev. Wade Maynard officiating, with interment in Oak Level Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 p.m. to...
Obituary: Jean Sorrell Harbison
Funeral Services for Jean Sorrell Harbison, 85, of Bremen will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at Ryan’s Creek Baptist Church with Reverend Timothy Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church beginning...
Obituary: Linwood Gary Williams
Funeral service for Linwood Gary Williams, 72, of Hanceville will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel with Reverends Bill Leonard and Brandon Striplin officiating. Interment will follow at Livingston Chapel Cemetery in Crane Hill. His family...
More on Rock the South discussion from Cullman City Council meeting
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after the Cullman City Council meeting Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, before Cullman’s City...
Catching up with Saving Forgotten Warriors
Alan Sibley and the Magnolia Ramblers cranked up the crowd during Saturday evening’s fundraiser for Saving Forgotten Warriors at Goat Island Brewing. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Saturday evening, Goat Island Brewing hosted a fundraiser for veterans’ charity Saving Forgotten Warriors...
Pet of the Week: Laid-back Fauna’s looking for her forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay introduces The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week, whom she described as “my new best friend.”
Fauna’s a 4-year-old Golden Retriever/Anatolian Shepherd mix who arrived at the shelter badly malnourished, but she’s made a healthy recovery....
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 22, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
Jan. 17
Brooks, Jessica Lee, 37
DUI- influence of alcohol
illegal possession of alcohol in a...
Birmingham Iron chooses local woman as massage coordinator
Kristie Williams (front, second from left) with her fellow Alliance of American Football league massage coordinators, program Director Sandy Fritz and Assistant Director Luke Fritz in San Antonio last week (Photo courtesy of Kristie Williams)
CULLMAN - With the Alliance of American Football (AAF) league...
Cullman City Council passes zoning ordinance modification, hears more about Rock the South
For a second week, Rock the South producers Shane Quick and Nathan Baugh, third and second from right, met informally with local residents after the Cullman City Council meeting Monday night. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Monday evening, the Cullman City...
Obituary: Clovis “Tom” Thomas Chambers
Clovis "Tom" Thomas Chambers, 87, of Haleyville, entered into rest on January 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born on August 20, 1931, in Haleyville, Alabama. He was affectionately known as "Tom Cat". Tom enjoyed fishing, shooting guns, working...
Obituary: James “Jim” Howard Cooke
James "Jim" Howard Cooke, 83, was born March 24, 1935 and passed away January 21, 2019.
Complete arrangements and obituary information will be announced Tuesday afternoon.
Nichols Funeral Home directing.
West Point gives $15K to fire department for life-saving equipment
West Point Fire and Rescue Chief Tim Martin on Monday night demonstrated the use of the LUCAS Power 3 Chest Compression System at the West Point Town Council meeting. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council on Monday night...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 21, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
None reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan.18
third-degree domestic violence, criminal mischief; person; Dialsdale Dr. SW
harassing communications;...
Cullman woman killed in wreck on Hwy. 31
CULLMAN - One person died following a wreck in the city of Cullman Monday morning. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick identified the victim as Charlotte June Nelson, 79, of Cullman.
Kilpatrick said Nelson was transported to Cullman Regional, where she succumbed to her injuries.
The...
Cullman Regional to host National Wear Red Day luncheon Feb. 1
CULLMAN - Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we can change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action.
Join Cullman Regional...
Obituary: Frances Juanita Goggans
Frances Juanita Goggans passed away January 18, 2019, at the age of 82, in Hueytown, Alabama. She was born December 23, 1936 to Leonard and Essie Viola Staton Bannister.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Cecil Wren Goggans, daughter Ann Deason Goggans,...
Obituary: Arthur A. Smith
Arthur A. Smith, 94, of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Art was born on August 18, 1924 in East Alton, IL. His life was defined by a humble beginning, a love of family...
West Point’s Ryder Jones participating in UA’s Cooperative Education Program
TUSCALOOSA - University of Alabama student Ryder Jones, of West Point, is participating in UA's Cooperative Education Program in spring 2019. Jones is working at Saiia Construction.
In the Cooperative Education Program, more than 230 students alternate periods of full-time study with periods of full-time...
Obituary: Sandra Paschal
Funeral services for Mrs. Sandra Marie "Sandy" Paschal, 75, of Cullman are Tuesday, January 22, 2018 at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Bro. Gary Sartin and Bro. Roger James officiating. Visitation on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
A funeral...
Obituary: Dale Jewell
Graveside service for Mrs. Dale Jewell, 61, of Bremen, will be held Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Jewell Family Cemetery in Bremen. Hanceville Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Dale passed away at her residence on Friday, January 18, 2019.
She is survived by her...
Obituary: William “Billy” Jesse Wadsworth
William "Billy" Jesse Wadsworth, of Arley, passed away at his home in Arley and entered heaven on Friday, January 18, 2019.
Billy was 53 years old and born on January 8, 1966. He was a lifelong resident of Arley, Alabama. Billy grew up in Arley...
Obituary: Jimmy Dale Ray
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Dale Ray, age 62. of Dodge City will be held at 12 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019 in the Chapel of Cullman Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery with Bro. Charles York officiating.
Mr. Ray was...
Obituary: Charles Calvin Lollar
Charles Calvin Lollar, 91, made his final journey home on January 19, 2019. He was born on April 12, 1927 to Fred and Lucy Lollar in Flat Creek, Alabama. He retired from the United States Navy at the rank of Chief Petty Officer and...
John Apel honored with Rotary Club’s Service Above Self Award
Rotarian Jeb Williamson presents the William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award to honoree John Apel. (Photo courtesy Maria Stanford)
CULLMAN - On Thursday, Jan. 17, the Cullman Rotary Club presented its William O. Buettner Service Above Self Award to John Apel. Apel, a native...
State of the State: Shedd, Gudger, Stadthagen speak at annual luncheon
Left to right, Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman and Rep. Scott Stadthagen, R-Hartselle pose for a photo at Friday’s State of the State luncheon at the All Steak Restaurant in Cullman. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Area...
Cullman County students, teachers recognize school board members
Welti Elementary School Ambassadors show their appreciation to members of the Cullman County School Board. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - On Thursday evening, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) officially seated its board for the new session as students, teachers and...
Obituary: Billy Ray Cagle
Billy Ray Cagle, 71, of Double Springs, entered into rest on January 17, 2019.
Mr. Cagle was born on May 15, 1947, in Winston County. Billy loved spending time with family and enjoyed hunting, watching Nascar, and football. He was avid Alabama fan. Roll Tide...
Obituary: Helen Marie Davenport
Mrs. Helen Marie Davenport, 90, of Cullman passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019. Arrangements will be announced at a later date by Cullman Funeral Home.
Obituary: Evelyn B. Fields
Evelyn B. Fields, 84 of Arley, entered into rest on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Mrs. Fields was born on August 10, 1934 in Winston County, Alabama. She was a long time member of Arley Church of Christ. Evelyn...
Obituary: Arthur Alvin Smith
Arthur Alvin Smith, 94 of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, January 18, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Arthur was born on August 18, 1924 in East Alton, IL.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 3-5 p.m. at...
Vinemont’s Damon K. Gustafson graduates U.S. Air Force basic training
U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson
U.S. Air Force Airman Damon K. Gustafson graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 18, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
None reported
Arrests
None reported
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan.16
third-degree burglary, Willoughby Roofing & Sheet Metal, 3rd Ave. SE,...
Cullman County’s unemployment rate remains 2.9%, 2nd lowest in state
MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted unemployment December rate is 3.9 percent, down from November’s rate of 4.0 percent, and slightly above December 2017’s rate of 3.8 percent.
Cullman County’s December rate is 2.9 percent, unchanged from November’s rate and just slightly above December 2017’s...
Community Calendar- Jan. 18-22
Community Notes- Jan. 18-22
Community Prayer for Ron Cates
Friday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m.
ECM Speedway
1546 County Road 6, Bremen, Alabama 35033
North Alabama Quartet Convention
Jan. 18-19, 2019
Free admission
Temple Baptist Church, 30 County Road 1184, Cullman (off Alabama Highway 157 near West Point)
5:30 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m....
Strike! Ribbon cut on re-opened bowling center
The ribbon was cut on the re-vamped and re-opened Cullman Bowling Center on Thursday. (Christy Perry for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bowling Center has undergone a major renovation and celebrated its recent grand re-opening with a ribbon cutting, along with the Cullman...
Obituary: Mary Sue Smith
Funeral Service for Mary Sue Smith, age 72, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Fellowship Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ms. Smith passed away on Thursday, January 17,...
Obituary: Jerrie Glover Smith
Funeral services for Jerrie Glover Smith, 79, of Cullman, are Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mrs. Smith passed...
Obituary: Billy G. Chandler
Billy G. Chandler, age 80, of Scottsboro, AL., formerly of Cullman, AL., died Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Edgar Floyd and Lillie Gertrude Hancock Chandler; and his brother, Jimmy Chandler. Billy is survived by sisters: Carolyn Carden and...
Arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 17, 2019
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests and incidents reported on Jan. 17, 2019. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 14
unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, Hwy. 278 E
illegal...
Cruise-In and Car Show at Wallace State rescheduled for Jan. 26
LUSTER: Realism and Hyperrealism in Contemporary Automobile and Motorcycle Painting” is on exhibit at The Evelyn Burrow Museum through Feb. 11.
HANCEVILLE - The car show and cruise-in planned for Saturday, Jan. 19, at Wallace State’s Burrow Center, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26,...
