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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...

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...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Alabama State Senator Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman is among 29 Republican legislators nationwide chosen for GOPAC's 2024 Class of Emerging Leaders. Nominated by their state's legislative leadership, these elected officials have demonstrated promise in positively impacting their state and rising within the Republican...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. Step 1 (Form): Fill out the following form, once for each child you are...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College brought home 26 medals from the 2024 Alabama State Leadership and SkillsUSA Championships held this week in Mobile, with two-thirds of those being gold medals in 12 of 18 categories. Eighteen students earned gold medals during the competition,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Graveside service for Carson Robert Young, age 77, of Cullman, is Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Flint Creek Cemetery, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating.  Visitation will be held at Cullman Funeral Home chapel from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. prior to...

Funeral Service for Iris Bernice Carter, age 87 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rodney Thompson officiating; burial at New Hope #2. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. on Thursday,...

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...

Gorden Lee Boylen, age 78, of Cullman, passed from this life on April 2, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Limuel Boylen and Catherine Brown Boylen; brother, Richard Boylen; sister, Betty Mick. He is survived...

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,...

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...

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...

Jimmie Christian Leu, 81, was born on October 1, 1942 in Houston, Texas and passed away on March 25, 2024 in Arab, Alabama. She went by many names, Jimmie, Mom, Nana, Lala, and all were spoken with love.   She was preceded in death by her...

CULLMAN, Ala. - First Source for Women will hold its annual fundraiser banquet Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at Loft 212. The theme for the evening is “Invest in the Gift of Life,” as the faith-based resource center is intent on its mission of...

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...

ARLEY, Ala. - For over 50 years, the annual Arley Day Festival Parade and Car Show has been held at Hamner Park in Arley, Alabama. The festival is hosted by the Arley Women’s Club (AWC) as a celebration of the town of Arley, the...

John Gorden Cook, age 84 of Hanceville, AL. died Saturday April 27, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Cook; parents: Louis Thomas “Tom” and Pearl Austell Cook; sister, Ima Lee Cook; and his brothers: Dwight Franklin Cook and Gilbert Cook.  Gorden is...

Mac Pullium, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, left this world on April 21, 2024, at the age of 34. His unexpected departure has left a profound void in the lives of all who knew him. Mac brought joy and laughter wherever he went....

Edna Jane Hedges, age 97, of Haleyville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Edna was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on June 22, 1926 to George D. and Maurine Deakins McIsaac. She is preceded in death by her husband: Robert H. Hedges.  Mrs. Hedges...

CULLMAN, Ala. - On April 27 and 28, Saint Bernard Prep’s Drama Department put on “Wonderland!,” an adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Despite the necessity of last-minute changes and the challenges of a small cast doubling as backstage crew, the team...

Lealus Alan Tucker, age 69, of Hanceville, passed away on Jan. 16, 2024. There are no services planned at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Please visit www.cullmanfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.

Arrangements for John Ray Shipp, age 72, of Falkville, are incomplete at this time.   Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. John was born June 9, 1951. He passed from this life on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Family remembers John as a loving husband,...

CULLMAN, Ala. – After a great showing on Friday, the Cold Springs Eagles continued their dominant run at this year’s AHSAA State Track Meet Saturday, pulling away to beat Reeltown by 34 points and claiming their second consecutive 2A State Championship. Eagles runner Ethan...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On March 30, the "We Care - Ride for Suicide Prevention," motorcycle event aimed at raising awareness about suicide and supporting those affected by it, will take place at Redline Leather & Cycle Workz, located at 222 Arkadelphia Road NE in...

Hugh Don Farr, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1950 to Henry C. "Bud" and Audie Mae Farr.  He is preceded in death by his parents, sister: Eula Farr, brother: Dennis Farr, grandchild:...

Graveside service for Ronald Franklin Jackson, age 86, of Trafford, AL, happened on, March 12, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Valley Springs Cemetery. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Mr. Jackson was born September 12, 1937 and passed from this life on March...

FLORENCE, Ala. – Leo III, the third lion to call the University of North Alabama home, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, May 2, at the George H. Carroll Lion Habitat on the UNA campus after a brief illness. He was 21. “The...

Mateo De Feria Gomez, age 58 of Hanceville, AL, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the University of Alabama Hospital. He was born Tuesday, September 21, 1965 in Mexico.  He was preceded in death by his father, Roberto Gomez De Feria.  Survivors include his...

CULLMAN, Ala. -  Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the week of April 14-20, 2024, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the city of Cullman in conjunction with National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which is observed annually during the second week in April. This week,...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Relay For Life  proves year after year that success comes to those who work together as a community and adapt to their circumstances. Due to the extensive land development around Depot Park, event coordinator Helen Allen and her team were challenged...

Roland Cecil Quick, 79, of Hanceville, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 24, 2024.  Funeral services for Roland C. Quick will be held at noon on Friday, April 26, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cullman, Alabama. Visitation will be from...

As saltwater fishing for 2024 heads into the peak seasons, a look back at 2023 reveals another record-breaking year for those who fish Alabama’s coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico. The catch that went viral with news agencies around the world picking up the...

Brenda L. Dwyer, age 59, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at University of Alabama Hospital. She was born, May 28, 1964 to Gerald C. Dwyer and Brenda Gayle Aldridge. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her daughters, Ashleigh...

Shirley D. Hooper, age 83, of Falkville, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Woodland Village Health Care. She was born Thursday, April 3, 1941 to William Blake Moore and Viva Lou Moore.  She was preceded in death by her parents.  Survivors include her children,...

Funeral Service for Bobby Ray Hart, Sr., age 76 of Falkville, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Brian Murphy officiating; burial at Bell Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. on...

Arrangements for Sonya Denise Brakefield, age 64, of Cullman, are incomplete at this time. Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. Sonya was born June 1, 1959 to J. Kornegy and Jane Gregg Kornegy. She passed from this life on March 9, 2024. She is...

Betty Joyce Rogers, a longtime resident of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on May 1, 2024, at the age of 92. Ms. Rogers was born in Hartselle, Alabama on May 30, 1931, to the late Calvin and Onie Roan Dobbs.  Ms. Rogers was a homemaker,...

Helen Charlene Koen, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on March 9, 2024, at the age of 87. Ms. Koen was born in Winston County, Alabama, on Nov. 19, 1936, to Roy Samuel and Mamie Ada Taylor Puckett. Ms. Koen was a loyal member of...

Graveside service for Vada Christine Smith, age 93, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024, at Flint Creek Cemetery with Rev. Gary Peebles officiating; burial at Flint Creek Cemetery. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Smith passed away on...

Dorothy Gadbois Holland, age 84, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. Dorothy was born in Fall River, MA and raised in South Pasadena, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband Edmund Holland; her father Alexander J. Gadbois and her...

Visitation for Joy Louise Goeller, age 55 of Cullman, will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.  Mrs. Goeller passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at her residence. She was born Friday, September 20,...

Donna Marie Duke Smith, age 41, of Cullman passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. There will be a Celebration of Life in her honor on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Dodge City Park. Friends and family are all welcome.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. 

Annie Ruth Johnson, known as Ruth, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Ruth was born in Cullman, Alabama on October 8th, 1936, to Leon and Vera Mae Miller Haney. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2...

Hedy Susanna L’Hereault, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Feb. 5, 2024. Mrs. L’Hereault is preceded in death by her mother Susanna Cornelia Vanderputte Kelly and father James Frances Kelly. She is survived by her husband Charles Michael L’Hereault, sons Roger L’Hereault, Stephen L’Hereault...

Nancy Debra Self age 68 of Vinemont, Alabama passed away April 26, 2024. Nancy is preceded in death by her mother Linda T. Seal Wyatt and father Warren Taylor Wyatt. Nancy is survived by her husband of 22 years Stephen Self, daughters Kelley Hamilton...

Funeral Service for Derrick James Barton, age 53 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Darren Peeples, Chuck Shikle, Mick Patrum, Charlie Thornton and Perry St. John officiating; Visitation will be from 11...

Arrangements for Mable C. Lolley, age 84, of Decatur, are incomplete, at this time.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Mable was born July 3, 1939 to Emory W. Lane and Lena Pearl Coleman Lane.  She passed from this life April 7, 2024,...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Hanceville Public Library employees and volunteers will be able to provide snacks and refreshments for the many  groups that use the library, thanks to a grant that allowed the library to perform a major overhaul of its kitchen and breakroom area.  The grant...

VINEMONT, Ala- The Town of South Vinemont has been busy in the past weeks preparing for its inaugural Farmers and Makers Market, to be held Saturday, May 11, at the Vinemont Community Center. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., attendees will be able to see and learn about the...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman City Schools’ new Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Day made its way to the elementary schools this week, as students at East and West Elementary had a chance to experience hands-on learning in the STEM fields right on campus.Students...

HOLLY POND, Ala. - On Thursday, May 2, seniors at Holly Pond High School were peppered with lessons on how to be an adult in today’s world. The series of courses was dubbed Adulting 101; the students were shown aspects of finance, professionalism, lawn...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Feeling competitive? Want to support an impactful cause? Prepare to hit the trails with purpose at The Strong and Courageous Trail Race on Saturday, May 4, at Daystar Church in Good Hope. This event is designed not only for competition, but...

CULLMAN, Ala. - Registration is now open for students who live outside Cullman City Schools’ city limits, but would still like to potentially attend school within the district.Families interested in enrollment for non-resident students should contact the applicable school for more information, as availability...

MONTGOMERY, Ala.  – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, May 2, announced that technology company Meta Platforms plans to open an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capital city that will support 100 operational jobs and build on the company’s previous investment in the state. Meta’s...

Funeral service for Frances Faydene Bell, age 80, of Cullman, is Monday, May 6, 2024, at 1 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Tommy Blackwood, son, Mark Bell, and Bro. Jon Allen Stanley officiating. Visitation will be held prior to service at Cullman...

Herman Mike Tyus, age 75 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born Saturday, July 31, 1948, to Burton Tyus and Annie Bell Tyus.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Patrick Tyus and nephew, Shay...

William Bruce Poole, Jr. age 75, of Cullman, passed away Monday, April 30, 2024 at Cullman  Regional Medical Center.   William was born to William Bruce Poole, Sr. and Betty Cooper Poole in  Unadillia, Ga.   He is preceded in death by his parents and he is survived by his son, William Bruce Poole, III.; granddaughter, Jessica T. Stacey-Spain.  A graveside service will be held Monday, May 6, 2024 at noon at Walnut  Grove Cemetery in Unadillia, Ga.   Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family. 

CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman City Schools Foundation is set to host its 13th annual Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Luncheon on May 7. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at St. John's Church in Cullman. Each year, the luncheon draws attendees from across...

Gladys Lindteigen, age 81, of Cullman, passed from this life on May 1, 2024. Mrs. Lindteigen was born  to Newberry James and Verlie Mills (Wren).   She is preceded in death by her parents;Maxie Mills; daughter, Sherry Annette Whitmire; sister, Elizabeth Yates; brothers, Bud James, and Eugene James.  She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Carl Lindteigen; son, Carl Young (Janee Stroh); daughters, Patricia Patzner (Brent, deceased), and Michelle Webb; brothers, Arlin Taylor (Bonnie, deceased), Jimmy Taylor (Cathy, deceased); sisters, Juanita Hudnall (John, deceased), Kitty Dieter (Johnny); grandchildren, Pam, Kris, Tyler, Amanda, Stacie, Kris (deceased), Jackie, Jason (deceased), andJake; an abundance of  great-grandchildren; a host of family and friends.  Gladys was a beautiful soul who loved her family and her church family so much.  She loved her puppies too, especially, Rocky, her lab. She loved to garden and can with her husband, Carl, and got so much joy from sharing the fruits of their labor with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She was very friendly and kind to all.  She will be greatly missed in everyone’s life she touched. Funeral services for Mrs. Lindtiegen will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Center Grove Baptist Church. She will lie in state on Saturday from 10-11 a.m. at the church; visitation will be held at Cullman Funeral Home chapel on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 6-8 p.m.  Interment will be held at Center Grove Cemetery.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  ------

Patricia Lavvon Nicklaus, age 81, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. Patricia was born in Cullman County Alabama on February 28, 1943 to George William Kelley and Ethel Estelle Farmer Kelley.  Patricia is survived by her husband of 62 years, Wayne...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College recently inducted more than 80 students into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).  Vice President for Students, Kristen Holmes, opened the ceremony. "Our chapter of the NSLS was founded to help our members create the success...

HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Future Foundation kicked off its 20th anniversary celebrating scholarship recipients and their donors at its recent Scholarship Celebration. The annual event is an opportunity for the students to meet and thank their donors and for the donors...

CULLMAN, Ala. - One quick zip through the center of Cullman over the weekend, and anyone should have been able to tell that something big was happening. Traffic was creeping down U.S. Highway 31 on Friday and Saturday, almost every car searching for a parking spot...

Memorial service for Deborah L. Self, age 69, of Cullman, is Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Full obituary for Deborah to follow.  Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.  Please visit www.cullmanfuneralhome.com to sign online guestbook. 

Mrs. Bishop age 71, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her residence. She was born Thursday, June 12, 1952, to Hollis Henry and Ruth Henry.  She was preceded in death by her, parents.  Survivors include her sister, Ann Bolte.  A private memorial service will be...

Memorial Service for Bruce Whisenant, age 64, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Ryan Baptist Church with Terry Hudson officiating. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Ryan Baptist Church.  Mr. Whisenant passed away...

James Marshall Holmes, age 75, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. James was born in Birmingham, Alabama on March 28, 1949 to Porter Clarence and Virginia Lucille Rascoe Holmes. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Porter Lavone...

AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Generations of children living in the Southeast have long listened to the sound of a cicada’s song and collected their exoskeletons in yards and wooded areas. With the expected emergence of Broods 13 and 19, Meredith Shrader — an Alabama...