Obituary: Lady Elan Alvis
Funeral services for Lady Elan Alvis, 83, of Garden City will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at Trinity Pentecostal Church in Hanceville. Burial will follow the service at Garden City Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday at...
Obituary: Jerry Loyal Blair
Funeral service for Jerry Loyal Blair, age 86, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Trimble officiating; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. on...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Price Dovel
Graveside service for Shirley Ann Price Dovel, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Hillview Cemetery, Alexander City, AL, burial at Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan, 26,...
Obituary: Kerry Lee Scott
A celebration of Life gathering for Kerry L. Scott, 58, of Cordova, Alabama will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Mr. Scott was born on March 26, 1966 in Chicago, IL and passed away...
Over 10K eggs hidden at Sportsman Lake Park for annual hunt
CULLMAN, Ala. - Sportsman Lake Park held its annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 30. It was a beautiful morning at the park with lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Tracy’s Balloon’s had a booth set up for families to purchase...
Obituary: Annie (Ann) Myrle Rooks Carden
Graveside service for Annie (Ann) Myrle Rooks Carden, age 81, of Cullman, is Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Ann was born Sep. 5, 1942 to...
Food and fellowship: Renovation Church hosts Spring Fling
WEST POINT, Ala. - Renovation Church hosted a fun-filled community fellowship event after its church service on Sunday, April 7. The non-denominational congregation came together to feed and entertain attendees at its first Spring Fling.
“The Spring Fling was an event designed to give our...
Obituary: Mary Jane Gregg Beavers
Funeral service for Mary Jane Gregg Beavers, age 88, of Cullman, is incomplete, at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Jane was born April 10, 1935 to Eddie Gregg and Elzora Roberson Gregg. She passed from this life on Sunday,...
How to beat the chill, without killing the power bill
CULLMAN, Ala. – While the worst part of the winter storm week has passed, there are a few more days of freezing temperatures ahead. Here are a few tips to help families beat the chill, without killing the power bill.
Set thermostats and heaters to...
Alabama SoS Wes Allen launches ‘Heroes at the Polls’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen on Thursday launched the “Heroes at the Polls” initiative.“Safe, secure and transparent elections are the foundation of our constitutional republic. Administering this type of election is no small responsibility,” said Allen in a press release....
Obituary: Ethel Rogenia Busby Page
Ethel Rogenia Busby Page, 71, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 2, 2024. She was born March 9, 1952 in Birmingham, AL. to Johnnie B. Busby and Billie Ruth Kilgore Busby.
She married Don G. Page on June 19, 1971 and shared almost...
Obituary: Rebecca Jane Stricklin
Rebecca Jane Stricklin, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Alma Smith. Sister: Rebecca Iona Knight. Brothers: Dean Smith, Wayne Smith, and Billy Smith.
Jane loved and lived for her...
Obituary: Billy Leon Pierce
Billy Leon Pierce, age 92, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.
A visitation for Billy will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church, 7037 SR - 212, Covington, GA 30016.
A celebration of...
Obituary: Jerry Edwin Yeager
Celebration of Life Service for Jerry Edwin Yeager, age 76, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Nita Joyce Cooper
Nita Joyce Cooper, age 78, of Arley, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born July 9, 1945 in Jasper, Alabama.
Family will hold a memorial graveside service Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at 2 p.m. at New...
Obituary: Delma “Donnie” Davis
Funeral services for Delma “Donnie” Davis will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 12 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Cold Springs Church of Christ cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Funeral Home.
Delma...
‘It’s a community garden in every sense’
CULLMAN, Ala. - The southwest side of Cullman is a bustling, densely populated residential area. One lot on the corner of Logan Street Southwest and Cleveland Avenue Southwest is home to a neatly arranged series of raised concrete planter boxes – the Logan and Cleveland...
Obituary: Geraldine Marie Rodriguez Nelson
Geraldine Marie Rodriguez Nelson, age 87, born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 25, 1936 and resided in Cullman, Alabama, passed from this life on March 28, 2024. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Nelson...
Obituary: Sara Juanita Hendrix
Celebration of Life Service for Sara Juanita Hendrix, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday,...
Obituary: Vetra Pearl Jackson
Graveside service for Vetra Pearl Jackson, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery with Bro. Steton Hayes officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jackson passed...
Obituary: Betty Louise Harris
Graveside service for Betty Louise Harris, age 90, of Hanceville, is Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Betty was born Oct. 14, 1933 to Oscar O. Richter and Frances Peinhardt...
Obituary: Tommy Dean Jones
Memorial service for Tommy Dean Jones, age 68, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Wade Maynard officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at...
Obituary: Douglas Gamble
Graveside services for Douglas Gamble, 85, of Hayden, will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 at Garden City Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Gamble was born Oct. 7, 1938 in...
Obituary: Violet Elizabeth Davis Pair
Violet Elizabeth Davis Pair, 76, of Hanceville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024 in Falkville Health and Rehab.
Violet was born Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama, the daughter of Earl Davis and Eunice Kirk Davis. Violet lived the first twelve years of her...
Obituary: Laura Denise Stuckey
Laura Denise Stuckey, of Vinemont, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, at the age of 57. Ms. Stuckey was born in Michigan, on Oct. 22, 1966.
Ms. Stuckey was a truck driver for many years, and over the course of her career Laura logged...
Obituary: Mrs. Rita S. Williams
A memorial service for Rita Smith Williams will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Hopewell Cemetery.
Mrs. Rita S. Williams, 78, of Wrightsville, passed away Monday, Jan 29, 2024, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Ms. Williams was born February 10, 1945, in Corydon,...
Colony hosting annual Easter egg hunt March 31
COLONY, Ala. - Colony Park & Recreation invites the community for an afternoon of fun and festivities at the town’s annual Easter egg hunt on March 31, starting at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the community center at 538 Colony Road.
This...
Chamber hosts tourism panel
CULLMAN, Ala.- The All Steak’s banquet room was bustling with excitement on Friday afternoon as the Cullman County Tourism Bureau held a tourism panel for the members of the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce at the chamber’s monthly community luncheon.
The event was sponsored by...
Obituary: Angie Martha Childers Veal
Angie Martha Childers Veal, 99, died Feb. 2, 2024. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be...
Obituary: Emma Jean Clopton
Funeral services for Emma Clopton, 85, of Colony will be 12 p.m. Saturday, April 20th at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Mrs. Clopton will lie-in-repose at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Colony Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation...
Everything you need to know about Relay for Life, set for April 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Relay for Life event, one of the many pivotal fundraisers for the American Cancer Society, is set to bring the community together once again on Saturday, April 27, from 5-10 p.m. at Depot Park. This year marks the 30th anniversary...
McCaleb crowned Grand Champion at Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt
Despite some challenging weather conditions, the Alabama Governor’s One-Shot Turkey Hunt last week was another resounding success with numerous hunters from across the nation bagging an Alabama bird.
“We had hot and humid weather to start and then a line of thunderstorms came through,” said...
CCSO tips for water safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – Spring is here, and with it, the return to local waters for many. Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry shared water safety tips for those hitting the lake:
Be safety conscious. Situational awareness should not stop on the land.
Be aware of potential dangers...
Obituary: Render Jackson “R Jay” Heard Jr.
R. Jay passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family and friends in Georgia where he remained the last years of his life. He was born in Griffin, Georgia and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a loving father who cared deeply...
Cullman celebrates 36 years as Tree City USA
Poster winners recognized
CULLMAN, Ala. – The City of Cullman’s 36th Tree City Dedication/Arbor Week Celebration ceremony was held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, on the lawn of Cullman City Hall.
Arbor Week Celebration
The ceremony began with Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaiming the week of Feb.18-24, 2024, Arbor...
Hanceville City Council updates community on pool
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 25, the Hanceville City Council updated the community on the community pool, the future of which was uncertain mere months ago. The council also set a planning commission meeting to consider rezoning the...
Obituary: Sidney Christian Benson
Sidney Christian Benson, age 23 of Ardmore, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was born, April 19, 2000 in Huntsville, AL to Sidney Charles Benson and Laurel Ann Pope Schiffman. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sidney was sweet, kind, and...
Obituary: Bobby Lee Gordon, Sr.
Bobby Lee Gordon, Sr., 89, passed away Feb. 21, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Sue Gordon of Cullman, Alabama; and sister, Betty Benefield and her husband Eddie Benefield of Mt. Olive, Alabama.
He is survived by his loving wife...
Obituary: Frances Althea Taylor-Vickery
Frances Althea Taylor-Vickery, 62, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
She was born March 11, 1961 to Robert Taylor and Beverly Althea Sisson.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m....
Flourish of Cullman Mardi Gras Bingo and Silent Auctions set for April 6
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local nonprofit Flourish of Cullman will host its Mardi Gras Bingo and Silent Auction event on Saturday, April 6.
Flourish aims to bring awareness, acceptance and support to the differently abled community, no matter their abilities. Its mission statement reads, “Flourish of...
Obituary: Lorena Mae Spinks Maloney
Lorena Mae Spinks Maloney passed away Feb. 14, 2024 in Cullman, Alabama. She was born Jan. 14, 1934, in Fluker, Louisiana to John Ellis Spinks and Lela Belle Carter Spinks, who were farmers in Tangipahoa Parish. Upon her high school graduation in Franklinton, LA,...
Ivey: Sheriffs’ Grants to begin Q1 2023
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The sheriffs’ departments in each of the state’s 67 counties will be receiving Sheriffs’ Grants funds quarterly beginning in the first quarter of 2023, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office announced on Monday. The amount each county receives is based on monies that...
Obituary: Brenda Joyce Wilcutt
Brenda Joyce Wilcutt, 74, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on Jan. 21, 2024. Mrs. Wilcutt was born in Leeds, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 1949.
Joyce enjoyed the beach and tending to her flowers and plants. She loved a good yard sale and was an avid...
Obituary: Florence Joann Ivey
Funeral Service for Florence Joann Ivey, age 88 of Vinemont, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Danny Garrison officiating; burial at Cook Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1p.m.to 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2024...
FAITH: Elements Health & Wellness Spa dedicates business to Christ
The owner of Elements Health & Wellness Spa said she felt a calling to publicly dedicate her business to Jesus Christ – so she did just that.
On Wednesday, April 24, Melissa Oblawski said she has felt a heaviness in her spirit and relationship with...
This Valentine’s Day, beware of scam artists on dating sites
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In February, many Alabamians will use online platforms seeking companionship, yet con artists are also lurking in these forums in hopes of exploiting the lonely and vulnerable for money. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall urged individuals using online dating sites to...
Obituary: Lester Frank Allbright
Funeral mass for Lester Frank Allbright, age 83 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB and Father John O'Donnell, OSB officiating. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m....
Obituary: James Lynn Daniel
Arrangements for James Lynn Daniel, age 67, Cullman, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Daniel was born Feb. 12, 1956 to Curtis L. Daniel and Creta Mae Elkins Daniel. He passed from this life on Jan. 27, 2024.
He...
Obituary: James “Jimmy” Hugo Sterling
Funeral Service for James "Jimmy" Hugo Sterling, age 55 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Aris officiating, burial at Bethlehem West Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m....
Obituary: Hugh “Dennis” Trogden
Arrangements for Hugh “Dennis” Trogden, age 70, of Hanceville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Dennis was born Nov. 17, 1953 to Hugh E. Trogden and Eula Benham Trogden. He passed from this life on Monday, March 4,...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Smith
Shirley Ann Smith, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024. She was born in Hanceville, Alabama on April 12, 1942 to Enis W. and Minnie Shoemaker Jones.
A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 14,...
Obituary: Carolyn Naomi Graves
Funeral services for Carolyn Naomi Graves, 87, of Hanceville, will be 12 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Marvin Carl Ermshar
Memorial service for Marvin Carl Ermshar, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Ermshar passed away on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at Woodland Village Health...
Obituary: Betty Jean Stewart
Funeral services for Betty Jean Stewart, 86, of Bremen, will be 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Shelton Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m....
Obituary: Edna Johnson
A funeral mass for Edna Johnson, 81, of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow the service at Cullman Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m....
Obituary: Debra Hagemore
Debra Hagemore, 76, of Hanceville passed away April 18, 2024 in Hanceville, Alabama. Mrs. Hagemore was born May 7, 1947 to Walt and Lollie Wilbanks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 45 years, Joe Hagemore; and her brother, Terry Wilbanks.
Mrs. Hagemore is...
City of Hanceville 2024 Spring Clean-up April 19-20, 22-25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville invites residents to participate in the 2024 Spring Clean-up, with citywide yard sales April 19-20, followed by a free landfill pickup week April 22-25.
Yard sales: April 19-20
Kickstarting the event, residents can hold yard sales, no permit required,...
Obituary: Betty Marie Freeman
Betty Marie Freeman, age 75, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Betty was born in Cullman, Alabama to Jack Virgil (JV) and Alla Bea Burks Alvis. She is preceded in death by her parents and her eight siblings.
Visitation will be...
Obituary: Gertis Williams
Gertis Williams, 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Gertis was born in Cullman, Alabama on Oct. 21, 1939.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be announced at a later date by the family.
Obituary: Earlene Simmons
Funeral Service for Earlene Simmons, age 81 of Cullman, will be at noon on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Seventh Street Baptist Church, with Parker Allen and Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating; burial at Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Zelda Rose Lindsey
Funeral services for Zelda Rose Lindsey, 94, of Cullman, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at Hanceville...
State unemployment rate up slightly at 2.9%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced Monday that Alabama’s labor force participation rate for January 2024 remained unchanged at 57.4%. The percentage of prime-age workers increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 78.6% over the month. Over the...
Obituary: Martha Ann Smith
Funeral Service for Martha Ann Smith, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024...
Obituary: Patrick Dewayne Herring Sr.
Mr. Herring passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at his residence. He was born Wednesday, September 12, 1979, to Russell Keith Herring and Sharon Annette Adams. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, J.B. Smith; great grandfathers, Roy W. Walker and John Smith;...
Obituary: Janice Carrine Gulledge
Graveside service for Janice Carrine Gulledge, age 89, of Altoona, is Friday April 12, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Simcoe. Bro. Chris Kitchens will be officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Janice was born February 8, 1935...
Obituary: Carla Ann Towe
Funeral Service for Carla Ann Towe, age 75, of Decatur, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Mt. Zion. Visitation will be from 1 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at...
Cullman Caring for Kids plant sale raises over $1K
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Caring For Kids hosted a fundraising plant sale that was planned for Friday and Saturday, but sold out early Friday afternoon, raising just over $1,000.
Senior Director Javon Daniel said the nonprofit received a donation of around 100 plants from a...
Obituary: Edith Scott Davis
Edith Scott Davis, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab surrounded by family. She was the 5th child of Joseph Fornie and Ethel Scott. Edith was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted nurse, working in hospitals, nursing homes,...
Obituary: Shirley Ann McClendon
McClendon, Shirley Williams age 87 of Coden, AL. formerly of Birmingham and Cullman; died Saturday, April 20, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne McClendon; parents: Seth Owen Williams and Louise Looney Williams; and her great grandson, Jeremy Brock Fisher.
Shirley is...
First Source for Women in need of volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Unplanned pregnancies can leave some women and families in need of help. For those unprepared parents in Cullman County who are scared and in need of help, support, advice or even pregnancy care, First Source for Women is a resource available...
Pet of the week: Travel the world with Gulliver
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week is fit for the adventures of a lifetime. Gulliver, the Gully Dog, is a tan and black-coated 4-year-old blend of hound and shepherd. He thrives when given a family to cherish, protect and spend...
Tornado and severe weather preparedness tips from Cullman County EMA
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County is no stranger to severe weather and dangerous storms. Everyone remembers the tornadoes of 2011 that ripped portions of the scenery to shreds; likewise, a hail storm in 2018 left the area with millions of dollars of in damage. Unpredictable weather and springtime...
Obituary: Kenneth Oneal Nunnelley
Arrangements for Kenneth Oneal Nunnelley, age 72, of Baileyton, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Nunnelley was born Aug. 6, 1951 to Willard Nunnelley and Ester Owens Nunnelley. He passed from this life on Thursday, Feb. 1,...
Obituary: James Martin Copeland
James Martin Copeland, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 82. Mr. Copeland was born in Sipsy, Alabama, on July 2, 1941, to the late Henry Pleasant and Mozelle Cook Copeland.
James...
Obituary: James Nelson Kelley, Jr.
James Nelson Kelley, Jr. age 92, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 3, 1931 to James and Estelle Kelley. James loved building things, was an Alabama fan and loved the Crimson Tide.
James is survived by...
Obituary: Robert Ed “Beau” LaRue Jr.
Robert Ed “Beau” LaRue Jr., 63, of Blountsville, passed away at home on the morning of Sunday, April 21, 2024, after a long battle with malignant brain tumors. Beau is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Lynda O. LaRue; his two children,...
Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame seeking nominations
CULLMAN, Ala. - Displayed on the first floor of the Cullman County Courthouse are six shiny plaques. They honor the first six inductees of the Cullman Veterans Hall of Fame (VHF). The inaugural class was inducted last October, and includes Technical Sergeant (ret.) Jerry...
Obituary: Patsy Louise Barber-Vance
Arrangements for Patsy Louise Barber-Vance, age 68, of Falkville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Patsy was born Jan. 30, 1955 to Gurnie Willliams and Myrtle Fortenberry Williams. She passed from this life on Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.
She...
‘Welcome home, brother’
VFW honors local Vietnam veterans on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
CULLMAN, Ala. - On March 29 each year, members of Cullman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214, along with their families and friends, gather at Cullman Veterans Memorial Park to pay tribute to those...
Obituary: Doris Annette Couch
Miss Couch, lovingly known as, "Memaw", was born on June 15, 1959 to Talmage Walker and Carrie Burgette Walker. She was an Amazing Woman, who loved with all of her heart. She was always there for you and would help without any questions when...
Winners named in 2024 FCCLA County Poultry Cook-Off
CULLMAN, Ala. - On April 18, 2024, various county school students met at the Alabama Farm Credit headquarters in Cullman for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) County Poultry Cook-off. The event was sponsored by the Farmers Federations, Poultry and Egg Association and Alabama Farm Credit. The poultry cook-off had two categories:...
Obituary: Rebecca Frances Holmes Qualls
Rebecca Frances Holmes Qualls, age 82, passed away February 12, 2024.
Becky was a native of Cullman, AL although she had lived in Huntsville, AL for the last 30 years. Becky moved back to Cullman last year with her dog Izzy.
Rebecca is preceded in death...
‘A true hero of the force’: Tribute to retiring CCSO Capt. Ricky Blackwood
CULLMAN, Ala. - Captain Ricky Blackwood joined law enforcement in 1988 as a Reserve Deputy for the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office. March 31, 2024, will mark his retirement.
In 1991, Blackwood went full-time with the sheriff’s office and that’s where he has remained and rose through...
Obituary: Leamon Segers Jr.
Funeral services for Leamon Segers Jr., 81, of Hanceville, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Duck River Cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at...
Obituary: Gracie Jones
Graveside services for Gracie Jones, 82, of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. Thursday April 25, 2024 at Welti Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones was born November 10, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama to Arbell and Maggie (Thomas) Hooper. She passed away April 23, 2024 at her residence...
Obituary: Wendy Lee Brewster
Wendy Lee Brewster, age 74, of Crane Hill, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Tuesday, April 5, 1949, to Herman Brewster and Marion Haddaway.
She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Keith Tucker.
Survivors...
CATA students erect outdoor classroom at Sportsman Lake Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - A few Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) students have spent the last handful of weeks constructing a new outdoor classroom area near the Wildflower Garden at Sportsman Lake Park.
The halfway-finished platform will be around a 16 feet by 20 feet of...
Obituary: Jimmy Ray Brock Compton
Jimmy Ray Brock Compton, age 63 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, June 23, 1960 to J.D. Brock and Betty Nell Compton. He was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Brock; the father that raised...
Obituary: L. E. Guthery
Funeral services for L. E. Guthery, of Arab will be 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at...
Obituary: Raymond Wilbert Tiller
Raymond Wilbert Tiller, 89, died Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Cullman, Alabama. Ray lived his whole life in Montana, before moving to Alabama, six months earlier to be with his family.
Raymond was born in Lewistown, Montana, on Oct. 31, 1934, where he met Phyllis...
Obituary: Larry Wayne Bromblow
Funeral services for Larry Wayne Bromblow, 59, of Hanceville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 3rd at Ole Time Way Church. Burial will follow the service at Mt. Zion Nazarene Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday April 2nd from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Ole...
Obituary: Peggy Marie Laseter
Funeral Service for Peggy Marie Laseter, age 94 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Robert Lancaster officiating; burial at Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. on Monday, April...
Jacobs proclaims Brain Awareness Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs has proclaimed the week of March 11-17, 2024, Brain Awareness Week in the city of Cullman to help expand interest in the brain, brain research and brain-related disorders. During this week, the Pilot Club of Cullman joins...
Obituary: Margaret Odine Laney
Funeral service for Margaret Odine Laney, age 97, of Cullman, is Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Mrs. Laney will lie in state Thursday from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Visitation will be held...
2024-25 Cullman County Schools Kindergarten registration information
Important Note: You MUST initially register at the school in which you are zoned. A school zone transfer request form will be made available on this website beginning June 1, 2024.
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Obituary: Marie Eddie York
Marie Eddie York, age 88, of Nauvoo, passed away Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
She was born Jan. 1, 1936 to Esker and Leona Owens.
The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.
Marie is survived by her children,...
Flying Fifty Hotel, Cullman Savings Bank name new tenants
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Flying Fifty Hotel and Cullman Savings Bank hosted a completion event on Thursday night, May 2, at the new hotel.
Flying Fifty Owners Paul and Challie Knetter spoke and Cullman Savings Bank announced the tenants setting up shop at the location.
“Sipsey Wine Co. will...
FPLCC hosting Storybook Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run April 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) will host the Storybook Sprint 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Saturday, April 27, at 8 a.m. This unique, family friendly event promises outdoor fitness and to bring books to life. The...
Obituary: Coleman Leo Powell
Coleman Leo Powell, age 85 of Addison, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his residence.
He was born on March 31, 1939 to Noah Powell and Gearldean Pratt. Coleman was a lifelong farmer; he raised cattle and chickens. He loved to work and...
Obituary: Marjorie F. Chitty
Marjorie F. Chitty of Cullman passed away on March 7, 2024 at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by: Sons: William G. Chitty Jr. and Steven Gerald Chitty, Grandsons: Brandon Lee Smith, Christopher Steven Chitty, Brother: Larry McCoy Wood, Sister: Anne...
