OBITUARY: William Paul “Bill” Peyton
Funeral services for Mr. William Paul "Bill" Peyton, age 82 of Cullman will be Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 11 a.m. from Moss-Service Chapel, Rev. Deborah Moon officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon cemetery.
Moss-Service Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Peyton passed away, Saturday at Hospice...
From talk to action: “What’s Next, Cullman?”
CULLMAN - The David Mathews Center for Civic Life (DMC) held its final forum in Cullman Tuesday evening to not only finalize and recap previous discussions, but also bring heart to action.
“How do we get to where we want to go?” was the question...
Obituary: Chelsa Ethel Davenport
Graveside services for Chelsa Ethel Davenport, 99, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at Neighborhood Baptist Cemetery; Rev. Paul Featherstone officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Davenport passed away Nov. 17, 2020 at Folsom Center. She...
Obituary: Ralph Glenn Parvin
Mr. Ralph Glenn Parvin, of Vinemont, passed away on February 26 at the age of ninety-two. As was his wish, he spent his last days peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and with his loving wife of sixty-six years, Dean, at his side.
Mr....
What’s your New Year’s resolution?
Top row, l-r: Blake Wilhight, Wilson Blaylock, Joshua Mentzr and Cheryl Powell
Bottom row, l-r: Tony Waldrop, Michelle Milsap, Delitha Marchman, Nancy Harrison and Karen Campbell
CULLMAN - It’s New Year’s Eve, and people are reflecting on the year past; “New Year, New Me” appears to...
Obituary: Linda Sue Miller
Funeral service for Linda Sue Miller, age 67, of Cullman, will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sep. 30, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Tim Kennedy officiating. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
4 principals named at tonight’s CCBOE meeting
CULLMAN - Plenty of changes in the administrative part of the Cullman County School system received approval during a regular meeting of the county school board tonight.
The board recommended and approved the transfer of four principal positions. The jobs become effective on July 1.
Good...
Obituary: Ezell Twilley
Funeral service for Ezell Twilley, 88, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, December 7th, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Twilley passed away Friday, December 4th, 2015....
OBITUARY: Mr. Millard Frederick Thurman
Funeral Services for Mr. Millard Frederick Thurman, age 83 of Vinemont, will be at 11:00 a.m. in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Meek Cemetery in Arley, with Bro. Tim McCormick, Bro. W.C. Green and Bro. Billy Wooten officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home...
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...
WSCC Paralegal program earns American Bar Association approval
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College recently announced its Paralegal program has been granted approval by the American Bar Association. The House of Delegates of the American Bar Association (ABA), acting on the recommendation of the Standing Committee on Paralegals, granted approval to...
April 12 Runoff: Hicks vs. Walker
CULLMAN - This Tuesday, April 12, Cullman voters will go to the polls to elect the next Cullman County Commission Chairman. Incumbent Kenneth Walker and his challenger, Darrell Hicks, fended off Eric L. Parker in the March 1 primary, but neither had a big...
Obituary: Glenn W. Hanes
Glenn W. Hanes, age 71, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born Aug. 12, 1951, in South Carolina to John "Boots" Hanes and Hildred Hanes.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his sister, Brenda...
Obituary: Elizabeth Inez Holmes
Funeral services for Elizabeth Inez Holmes, 94, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Jimmy Drinkard officiating, with interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Arrangements by Cullman Funeral Home, 461 U.S. Hwy 278E, Cullman, Al 35055;...
Wallace State baseball eliminated in ACCC tournament quarterfinals, closes season at 34-25
Photo: Wallace State lefty Blake Schilleci pitched in relief Monday.
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s baseball team had its season end Monday in the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 quarterfinals in Ozark, losing to Marion Military Institute 10-0 in five innings at Eagle Stadium.
Marion Military...
2-vehicle head-on collision near Van’s on CR 222: avoid the area
UPDATE: 8:40 p.m. County Road 222 is now open.
GOOD HOPE - A two-car collision on County Road 222 in front of Van's Sporting Goods has resulted in injuries, and the road is temporarily shut down. Motorists should avoid the area.
The Cullman County Sheriff's Office...
Sweet homecoming for Auburn
AUBURN - Although the Auburn Tigers have not had their first game away from the confines of Pat Dye Field in Jordan-Hare Stadium yet this season, it was homecoming week at Auburn and the Tigers made sure it ended on a sweet note. The...
The Latest: Officer acquitted in Freddie Gray case is ‘elated’
(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file). FILE - This May 12, 2016 file photo shows officer Edward Nero, one of six Baltimore city police officers charged in connection to the death of Freddie Gray, arriving at a courthouse at the beginning of his trial in...
‘It’s good for kids to see their artwork’
West, East Elementary Schools hold combined art show; final exhibition for McBrayer
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Saturday, March 9, the gymnasium at West Elementary School was packed to the brim with artwork, as third-sixth-grade students from both West and East Elementary Schools had pieces on...
Obituary: James “Jim” Ray Mechaw
James "Jim" Ray Mechaw, age 90, of Cullman, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023 at MMCS in Boaz, AL.
He was born in Lacon, AL. James is a member of St. John's Evangelical Christian Church in Cullman.
Jim is...
Obituary: Temeka Lashawn Flanigan
A Celebration of Life Service for Temeka Lashawn Flanigan, 45, of Colony, Alabama will be 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Colony, Alabama. The burial will follow at Colony Cemetery. Visitation for the public will be on Monday...
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...
Files from yesteryear: 1955
From the files of 1955
Fred Harbison won the Grand Championship at the Beef Show with a shorthorn steer. Mary Wood won Reserve Champion with a Hereford steer.
Don Morgan, nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Morgan, won the Cub Scout Soap Box...
OBITUARY: Paula Sue McCravy
Funeral service for Paula Sue McCravy, 68, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Monday, February 2nd, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery, Revs. Paul Monk, Steve Rodgers and George Redding officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Randy Keith Bartlett
Randy Keith Bartlett, age 60, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. Randy was born February 27, 1962, in Cullman, Alabama to L.D. and Melba Denney Bartlett.
A memorial celebration of life service for Randy will be announced at a later date...
Good Hope City Council Meets; Presents Money for GHS Athletic Building, Talks Repayment from Former Clerk
Photo: Good Hope City Council members present a check to Good Hope High School Coach Alan Scott for new athletic building for Good Hope High School. From left to right: Susan Eller, Matthew Glover, Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett, Maxie Jones, Coach Alan Scott...
West Point drops a pair to Priceville
PRICEVILLE - The West Point Warriors soccer teams are still trying to find their identities as the "new kids on the block" in the soccer world, dropping a pair to the Priceville Bulldogs. However, West Point is moving in the right direction and improving...
Obituary: Freda M. Sears
Funeral service for Freda M. Sears, 87, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. Rev. Steton Hayes and Rev. Phillip Nichols will officiate. The family will receive...
Vinemont Councilwoman Charlotte Cosper resigns
VINEMONT, Ala- The South Vinemont Town Council held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9. It was announced that Councilwoman Charlotte Cosper resigned, effective immediately, with a drafted letter of resignation given to Mayor Radginal Dodson prior to the meeting. A recent...
Commission proclaims April 1 Colors of Cancer Day; BBB Shred Day this Saturday
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission this morning proclaimed Saturday, April 1 Colors of Cancer Day in Cullman County. The Colors of Cancer Day event, sponsored by the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation, will take place this Saturday at the Cullman County Fairgrounds and...
Street paving to begin Tuesday night
CULLMAN - The City of Cullman will begin a paving project at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16.
The first job will begin at the intersection of Second Avenue and 13th Street Northeast and continue south.
The second job will begin at the intersection of...
Wagon Trail Med-Serv safe amid AMCC legal stalls
CULLMAN, Ala. - Wagon Trail Med-Serv, Cullman County’s only potential Integrated Facility for producing medical cannabis, is secure in the licensing process. On Dec. 29, 2023, Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson issued a temporary restraining order, banning the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) from...
Ivey issues statewide ‘No Burn Order’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed a statewide Drought Emergency Declaration – often referred to as a “No Burn Order” – prohibiting all outdoor burning in Alabama. This order is effective Nov. 9, 2023. at 8 a.m. CST.
“Alabama is currently experiencing extremely dry...
Obituary: Rosanne Phillips Hudson
Rosanne Phillips Hudson, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Rosanne was born July 20, 1946.
Obituary: Billy James “Bill” Wilson
Billy James “Bill” Wilson, 92, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born Aug. 1, 1931 in Birmingham.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert Wilson and Eva Bridges Wilson and a grandson, Curtis James Wilson.
He...
Fallen veterans honored at Memorial Day program
And so Talmadge, we are gathered here today; still enjoying the sweet freedom that you bought us, with thankful hearts for your selfless devotion to your country.”
Retired Col. Ken Brown
CULLMAN – On Saturday, Cullman's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 hosted a Memorial Day...
The Blue Campaign: Human Trafficking Awareness and Investigation Training Takes Place
Human trafficking is modern-day slavery. It is compelling someone to work or to engage in a commercial sex act- when a person uses force, fraud or coercion to compel another to work for little or no wages or engage in acts of commercial sex...
CHS adds weather station as engineering students showcase 3D print skills statewide
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools is partnering with a weather institute to host a cutting-edge weather monitoring station on campus, with students taking the opportunity to gain some real-world Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills along the way.Cullman High School has partnered...
Obituary: Randal Earl Sartin
Randal Earl Sartin, age 62 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at his residence.
Randal was born on January 24, 1960 in Lilbourn, Missouri.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Nichols Funeral...
Ivey launches year of Alabama Bicentennial
Gov. Kay Ivey (Office of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey)
MONTGOMERY - Gov. Kay Ivey launched the year of Alabama’s Bicentennial at the Alabama State Capitol on Friday, saying it will be a year to celebrate and educate.
“We have an opportunity in front of us, and...
Springtime at the Agriplex
Seedlings waiting to be planted in the upgraded garden beds
CULLMAN - Springtime is almost upon us. That’s planting season in the agricultural world, and it’s a busy time for the North Alabama Agriplex in Cullman as well. They’ve got a lot of stuff coming...
OBITUARY: Mabel Goodlett Bentley
Funeral Services for Mabel Goodlett Bentley, age 90 of Goldridge Community, will be at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Center Grove Cemetery with Whit Rice and Phillip Ashley officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of...
Colony council swears in 2 new members
L-R: Colony Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Curtis Johnson, Mayor Donnis Leeth and new council members Mary Parker and Samuel Ashford. / Photo courtesy of Patricia Ponder, Town of Colony
COLONY - The town government of Colony, at a standstill since last fall due to...
Cullman’s Caleb Lipsey headed to Miami, selected for the Power Showcase
CULLMAN - Christmas will come a little late for Cullman Bearcats stand out right fielder Caleb Lipsey as he heads to Marlins Park in Miami to take part in the 11th Annual Power Showcase World Classic. Lipsey will have a chance to showcase his...
Cullman High’s Hembree selected for Advanced Placement Reading
Josh Hembree and family/ Courtesy of Cullman High School, Kim Hall
NEW YORK – Josh Hembree, an AP Calculus teacher at Cullman High School, has been selected to participate in the College Board’s Annual AP Reading in AP Calculus. Each June, AP teachers and college...
ALDOT: Drive alert and prepare for increased traffic this holiday weekend
MONTGOMERY – For the safety of the traveling public, construction industry workers and maintenance crews, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will limit temporary lane closures on interstates after noon, Friday, May 25, through midnight, Monday, May 28.
In Birmingham, I-59/20 northbound at milepost 124...
Obituary: Mary Ann Roberson
Mary Ann Roberson, age 92, of Haleyville, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Mrs. Roberson was born on January 6, 1929 in Landersville, Alabama. Mary loved gardening. She loved her family and everyone loved her. Everyone knew her as Big...
VA: Free emergency health care for veterans in suicidal crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Starting Jan. 17, veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost – including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and...
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama warns Alabamians of robocall scam
BIRMINGHAM – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is warning its customers and Alabamians about a nationwide robocall scam. These calls falsely claim to be made by Blue Cross Blue Shield. They appear to be made for the purpose of marketing insurance products...
Obituary: Freda Joyce Posey
Graveside Service for Freda Joyce Posey, age 82, of Cullman, will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Emeus Cemetery with Johnny Green officiating; Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman...
Welfare Checkup Leads to Sex Offender Arrest
BERLIN - On Friday, Feb. 18, the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) arrested Nathaniel Scott Pilgrim, 24, of Berlin, a registered sex offender, for chemical endangerment of a child and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
The arrest took place in Berlin after a welfare check...
Johnston combines education, legal experience as new chair of WSCC paralegal program
HANCEVILLE - Emily Niezer Johnston has come full circle in her new role as department chair for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant program at Wallace State Community College. The Cullman native earned a degree in secondary education before going on to earn her law degree and...
Obituary: Billie Alston Gardner
Billie Alston Gardner, 93, of Pell City, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 at The Villages at Cook Springs in Pell City.
Billie was born on April 10, 1929 in Houston, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held at Alston Family...
Good Samaritan Health Clinic unveils plans for new $2.8M location
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Samaritan Health Clinic at a community press conference on Monday, April 22, unveiled plans for its new home, a $2.8 million facility that will be located along Veterans Drive Southwest.
The clinic is almost two-thirds of the way to its $2.8...
Obituary: Hugh Max Graves
Funeral services for Hugh Max Graves, 83, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at the Hanceville Funeral Home chapel. Reverends Randall Waldrep and John McCoy officiating, burial with military honors will follow at the Garden City Cemetery.
The son...
Obituary: John Theodore Schwab
A graveside service for John Theodore Schwab of Hanceville, Alabama will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Paul Campbell will be officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral...
Obituary: Sherlon Beasley
Sherlon Beasley, 83 of Cullman, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, August 22, 2022, at his residence.
Sherlon was born on June 20, 1939, in Addison, Alabama to Elbert Beasley and Jewel Hood Beasley.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from...
Obituary: Elwood Allen Rogers
Elwood Allen Rogers, age 62, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Elwood was born in Louisiana. Elwood is survived by his wife, Karen Cassandra Rogers; his daughter, Lauren Banks (Kelien); and his sons, Joshua Akers, Patrick A Rogers (Autumn); his...
United Way calls on Cullman to fill Santa’s sleigh for area’s hungry children
CULLMAN - During the holiday season from Thanksgiving to Christmas, most of us at some point find ourselves in a state of saturation: too much shopping, too much stuff, way too much food. But during this season many Cullman area families, including more than...
Obituary: Bobby Gerald White
Bobby Gerald White, of Blountsville, AL, passed away on Nov. 18, 2022, at the age of 86. Mr. White was born in Oxford, AL, on March 28, 1936, to Lewis Marion and Laverne Watts White.
Bob served his country honorably in the United States Marines...
Bearcats topple Southside-Gadsden 56-35
CULLMAN – It was a great first quarter of football, with both teams making decent offensive plays and several strong defensive stands, but that’s the closest the game was, as the Bearcats turned it on, beating down the Panthers 56-35 and claiming another valuable...
Wallace State kids’ baseball summer camp and basketball academy now registering!
Wallace State Baseball 2016 Summer Camp
Wallace State’s baseball team will host its 2016 Summer Camp at James C. Bailey Stadium. Participants will receive instruction from Wallace State coach Randy Putman, an NJCAA Hall of Fame coach, assistant coaches Chad Shannon and Luke Satterfield and...
Obituary: Joseph Edward Tucker
Mr. Joseph Edward Tucker passed away January 13, 2016. He was 68 years old.
Funeral Services will be held January 16, 2016 at Moss-Service Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. with interment at Bethel Methodist Cemetery in Morgan County. The family will receive friends at the...
Obituary: Mary Lois Nelson
Mary Lois Nelson, 97 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Monday, November 8, 2021 at Hendrix Health Care.
Lois was born on August 23, 1924 in Nauvoo, Alabama. She loved the outdoors and working in her yard. She also loved gardening and always had...
Obituary: Sue Rigsby
Mrs. Sue Rigsby passed peacefully Sep. 27, 2023, at the residence of her daughter in Glencoe, Alabama at the age of 91. She was born June 5, 1932, in Blount County, Alabama to Gussie and Annie Ruby Adams.
Sue went to Susan Moore High School....
Sheriff’s office holding 2-part Women’s Self-Defense Class, July 26 & 31
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is set to host a two-part Women's Self-Defense Class. Part one will take place on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m., and part two will be on Tuesday, July 31 at 6 p.m. Both parts will be...
Obituary: Frances Carolyn Robertson
Frances Carolyn Robertson, 75, was born on March 22, 1944 and passed away on May 1, 2019.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 5 from noon-2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home Chapel. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2 p.m.
Obituary: Ray Morris Clark, Jr.
Ray Morris Clark, Jr., 58 of Houston, entered into rest on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ray was born on April 26, 1957 in Guilford, North Carolina. He worked in construction all of his adult life, working the last 13 years...
Obituary: Joseph Nicholas Holmes
Joseph Nicholas Holmes, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Joseph was born in Hickory Valley, TN. on Dec. 26, 1932 to James Allen and Bessie Virginia Bishop Holmes. Mr. Holmes is a veteran of The...
Obituary: Warner Harrison Jones, Sr.
Memorial services for Warner Harrison Jones, Sr., age 84 of Cullman, will be at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4, 2017 in the Chapel of Cullman Funeral Home, with Bro. Jim Payton officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Mr. Jones was born on September 27, 1932 to...
Baileyton mulling urgent care facility
BAILEYTON - The Town of Baileyton held its monthly council meeting this week, where they welcomed guest Dr. Josiah Daily, who has expressed an interest in opening a cash-only urgent care facility in the town’s medical center.
“I want to bring the medical community back...
Obituary: Anna Belle Moore
Anna Belle Moore, age 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Anna is survived by her husband, Larry D. Moore; her sons, Nathan M. Moore (Jennifer), Steven E. Moore (Rebecca), Jonathan V. Moore (Laura) & Graham T. Moore (Valerie); her brother,...
Operation Clear Track: ALEA ‘trains’ residents on railroad safety
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – According to the Amtrak Police Department, a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States every three hours. To bring awareness to the potential dangers surrounding railroad tracks and trains, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is...
Addison holds back Good Hope in Spring Jamboree battle
Photo: Matt Dixon breaks free for a 70-yard TD
GOOD HOPE - Addison adjusted on the defensive side of the football after Good Hope's Matt Dixon romped 70 yards on the first play from scrimmage in the third quarter of Thursday's spring jamboree at James...
Obituary: Carol Fannin
Carol Fannin, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Carol was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas on Aug. 23, 1933 to Luther Floyd and Mary Magdalene Hudson Williams. Carol is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Fannin; brother...
Obituary: Mack Daniel Turney
Mr. Mack Daniel Turney of Falkville Alabama passed away on March 19, 2016 at his residence at the age of 75. He was born in Cullman County on February 14, 1941 to Oscar and Flora Holmes Turney. He was a veteran of The United...
WaLLi proves to be a big success at Wallace State
Photo: WaLLi member Gloria Lawler learns how to use her smartphone with the help of instructor Jamie Fallin.
HANCEVILLE - Just in its first semester, the new Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute, or WaLLi, is proving to be a big hit with local citizens age...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Maxfield
Robert Wayne Maxfield, age 76, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Cullman Regional. He was born August 19, 1945, in Kentucky to J.C. Williams and Edith Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife: Linda Gail Maxfield;...
Jacobs defeats Townson in close contest
Photo: Left to right, Hannah Jacobs, Connie Voigt Jacobs, Woody Jacobs, Max Townson and Kay Townson
CULLMAN - It was an emotional evening at Cullman City Hall last night, as beloved incumbent Mayor Max A. Townson was narrowly defeated by challenger Woodrow "Woody" Jacobs. Townson,...
Obituary: Monette Willene Flippo
Monette Willene Flippo, age 89, of Hackleburg, formerly of West Blocton, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Monette was born on January 28, 1932 to Clifford and Tera Frederick.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00...
Obituary: Danny Lovan Hood
Danny Lovan Hood, age 71, of Brilliant, Ala., passed away Friday, June 9, 2023, at his residence.
Danny was born on May 2, 1952 in Albertville, Alabama.
Danny is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hood; son, David (Sandy) Hood; daughters, Kelly (Jason) Pollard and Dana (Chad)...
Obituary: Hollie Mae Duke
Funeral service for Hollie Mae Duke, 93, of Cullman will be at 12 noon, Monday, April 3, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Shedd Cemetery. Rev. Tim Box will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m....
Obituary: Kathleen Wilkins McNabb
Funeral services for Kathleen Wilkins McNabb, 78, of Cullman will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating with interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. McNabb...
1 confirmed fatality in crash near West Point
WEST POINT – A traffic incident on Highway 157 North near West Point has claimed the life of at least one person.
The crash occurred at approximately 4 p.m. near the 8200 block of Highway 157 North, according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick,...
Obituary: Sheree Diane Steele
Sheree Diane Steele age 57 of Cullman, AL. died Sunday, April 10, 2016.
She is survived by her husband, Greg Steele; daughters: Carrie Adams (Kalen) & Layla Vincent (Wade); son, Jake Filyaw (Samantha); Mother, Jean Filyaw; sister, Tammy McAlpine; 6 grandchildren: Alyssa Adams, Chloe Adams,...
Obituary: Patricia Ann Atchley
Mrs. Patricia Ann Atchley, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Patricia was born in Fayette County Alabama on May 13, 1935 to Thomas Lester and Irene Boger Dockery. She is preceded in death by her parents and her...
Cullman Regional’s Think Pink Luncheon Oct. 5 at Top of the Town
CULLMAN - As women, we lead busy lives. Taking time out for our own health can feel like an impossible task. Join Cullman Regional at its Think Pink Luncheon on Oct. 5 at Top of the Town for a discussion about current women’s health...
Dozens attend meeting to learn about WSCC Health Science programs
Lorie Strane, left, talks with students interested in learning more about the Medical Assistant program at Wallace State Community College, during a meeting offered recently at the college to let students learn about Health Science programs that still have openings for the Fall 2017...
United Way Stuff the Bus campaign July 15-22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County will host its fifth annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive from Friday, July 15 to Friday, July 22, benefiting Cullman City Schools and Cullman County Schools students.
The initiative seeks to ease the financial burden...
Arrest report: Aug. 16
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 16. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Baker, Robin Lee, 45
public intoxication
Ortiz, Francisco Aviles, 25
third-degree burglary
Parsons, John Patrick, 25
failure to appear- liability insurance required
Phares, Michael William, 35
possession of drug paraphernalia
unlawful possession of...
Arrest report: Aug. 30, 2018
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 30, 2018. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report provided.
Cullman Police Department
Cunningham, Tonya F., 41
FTA- possession of drug paraphernalia (3 counts)
Waldrop, Wade A.,...
Good Hope mulls specialized business licenses for peddlers
The Good Hope City Council / Nick Griffin for The Tribune
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope City Council, at its regular meeting Monday night, heard updates from council members and mulled business licenses for peddlers.
Councilwoman Susan Eller gave a brief report, saying that hail...
Fairview High awarded grant for new track; Colony VFD gets funds to repair vehicles
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC) met Tuesday night at Cullman City Hall, awarding thousands of dollars in grants throughout the community for a variety of projects. At the end of the meeting, nearly $100,000 was awarded to fund new educational...
Obituary: Frank Owen Hunter
Frank Owen Hunter, 83, of Houston, entered into rest on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation in Double Springs.
Mr. Hunter was born on January 26, 1938 in Houston, Alabama. Frank loved Alabama football, baseball and basketball. He also loved joking around...
Governor Bentley expands drought emergency declaration to all Alabama counties
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Robert Bentley on Monday expanded the Drought Emergency Declaration to cover the entire state. Effective 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2016, all 67 counties in the state of Alabama have been placed under a ‘No Burn’ order, in which all outdoor...
Obituary: Lillie Ann Graves
Funeral service for Lillie Ann Graves, 75, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m., Friday, Sept. 9th, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Johnson Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home from 1-2 prior to the service.
Cullman Funeral...
Cullman City Council Holds August 2015 Meeting
CULLMAN – A regular Cullman City Council meeting was held last Monday night in the Lucille N. Galin Auditorium in City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
First the meeting was called to order with an invocation and roll call. Next, the minutes from the August 10, 2015,...
Patsy Dale Curvin
Graveside funeral services for Patsy Dale Curvin, age 61 of Vinemont, will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Flint Creek Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Curvin passed away on Monday, November 1, 2015 at her...
6A Playoffs: Cullman eliminates arch rival Hartselle
CULLMAN - Owen Lovell is known to many who follow high school baseball for his ability as a power hitter.
But Lovell has another part that got plenty of attention Tuesday.
The junior right-hander went to work and put away the Hartselle Tigers' thoughts of ending...
Obituary: Bobby Ray “Bob” Rowell
Bobby Ray “Bob” Rowell, age 79, of Haleyville, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 13, 1944 to Amos and Lillian Rowell. Bob served as a Fireman and emergency personnel with the Haleyville Fire...
