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...
Good Hope council reports Back-to-School Bash success
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope City Council at its meeting Monday night expressed thanks to area parents and students for making it to last week’s drive-thru Back-to-School Bash. Although a departure from the normal evening of outside fun due to COVID-19, the...
ALEA: ‘You Do Have a Choice’ National Passenger Safety Week
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Passengers accounted for 62% of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It’s imperative that passengers take responsibility for their own safety, in conjunction with being aware of how to avoid dangerous situations as a passenger.
That’s why the...
Obituary: Bessie L. White
Bessie L. White, age 88 of Hanceville, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, at the Magnolia Ridge Nursing Home in Gardendale. She was born Dec. 2, 1933, in Cullman, Alabama to John Henry Lake and Molly Edwards Lake. Bessie was a wonderful mother that helped with scouts, sports and just being an influence...
Obituary: Kenneth Joel West
Kenneth Joel West of Cullman passed away July 12, 2021 at the age of 73. He was born in Cullman February 22, 1948 to Hulin and Vergie Wright West. He worked and retired from Americold in Cullman.
Funeral services will be Thursday, July 15, 2021...
Obituary: Anthony Gerald Dipasquale
Anthony Gerald Dipasquale, age 56, of Haleyville, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022, at Cottage of the Shoals.
Anthony was born on January 2, 1966 in Illinois.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Anthony is survived by his wife: Sandra D. Dipasquale; son:...
Obituary: Bobbie Nell Willis
Interment for Mrs. Bobbie Nell Willis, 85, of Trimble, will be held at Meadowlawn Memorial Park in Enterprise, Alabama.
Mrs. Willis passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 25, 1933. She is preceded in death by her...
Obituary: Catherine Marie Burch
Catherine Marie Burch, 73, passed away on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Mrs. Burch was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother to her children and grandsons and cherished by her husband.
Mrs. Burch is survived by her...
Obituary: Ellen L. Cates
A graveside service for Ellen L. Cates of Bremen will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6 at Cold Springs Baptist Cemetery. Reverend Horace Swann will officiate.
Mrs. Cates was born on December 8, 1923 in Cullman, Alabama to James Harding and Missouri (York) Harding. She...
Obituary: Robert Clifford Raymond Jr.
Robert Clifford Raymond Jr., age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Robert was born April 4, 1972 in Bridgeton, NJ to Robert Clifford Raymond Sr. and Etta Lois Edwards Raymond.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son: Jared...
Obituary: Oscar Gerald “Shag” Hayes
Oscar Gerald “Shag” Hayes, age 84, of Addison, passed away on Aug. 26, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald was a graduate of Addison High School, he proudly served in the United States Army from 1964 to 1966. He was a member...
Giving grace on Giving Tuesday
CULLMAN, Ala. - Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a way to encourage people to perform good deeds and now sees itself as “a movement that unleashed the power of radical generosity around the world” according to its website. This year, Giving Tuesday falls...
Catching up with Colony
Photo taken Dec. 13: Colony Town Council members are (front) Julian Fields, (center) Jamelle Dimbo, (back, l-r) Mayor Donnis Leeth, Tam Malcolm, Myra Twitty and Curtis Johnson.
COLONY - Due to the absence of three council members during the Christmas/New Year holiday, the Colony Town...
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....
Community Events: Tuesday, April 19
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Chick-fil-A Spirit Night to Support Brooks’ Place
Don't forget about SPIRIT NIGHT tomorrow night from 4-8 p.m. at Chick-fil-A! Make sure you mention Brooks' Place...
Cold Springs, Fairview preparing for cross country season
CULLMAN COUNTY - Setting the tone for success in recent years in the sport of cross country have been Cold Springs and Fairview.
The Eagles have claimed consecutive state championships while working their way to the top of the sport in Cullman County.
The Lady Eagles...
Obituary: Sabine Parmley
Sabine Parmley, age 54, of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021. Sabine was born June 26, 1967 in Amberg, Germany.
Sabine was born and raised in Germany and came to the United States 30 years ago. She and Mark were so proud...
Labor Day safety tips from CPD, CCSO
CULLMAN, Ala. – With Labor Day coming up this weekend, the Cullman County Sheriff's Office and the Cullman Police Department want to make sure residents have fun and stay safe during the celebrations.
Cullman Police Chief David Nassetta stated, “The biggest thing for this Labor...
FAITH: ‘I would love for everyone to know Him’: Addison’s Mattie Johnson discusses relationship with God
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison High School's Mattie Johnson will start her senior year in August, and in this interview, she discusses her faith, starting with a couple of Bible verses that changed her life.
"I think it's really important to put God first in everything...
Obituary: Geraldine McSwain
Funeral services for Geraldine McSwain of Bremen will be 12 p.m., Wednesday, August 3rd at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Johnson’s Grove Cemetery in Bremen. Visitation for the public will be on Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon at the...
Ivey expedites signing of bill as part of Toyota-Mazda incentives package
Rep. Danny Crawford, R-Athens, Gov. Kay Ivey and Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur during the signing of Senate Bill 98 / Governor’s Office, Hal Yeager
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 98, providing authority to counties to abate rollback ad...
Fairview drops opener in heartbreaking fashion
HIGDON - In a rain drenched opening weekend start to the 2016 high school football season, the Fairview Aggies dropped a heartbreaker the North Sand Mountain Bison, 15-14 in a game that went down to the wire.
“We just gave up way too many plays...
Obituary: Linda Holcombe
Linda Holcombe, 68, of Dothan, entered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. She was born Jan. 15, 1951, to Dee F and Ester Montgomery Holcombe.
Linda was a child of Christ and was baptized at Redan Baptist Church. She...
Obituary: Carl Patrick Bush
Funeral services for Carl Patrick Bush, 91, of Cullman, AL will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Ryan’s Creek Cemetery in the Brushy Pond Community. Reverend Donald Froelich will officiate. Visitation will be at...
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...
Saturday Event Guide- June 11
Good Hope Outlaws Car Wash
The Good Hope Outlaws Youth Football will be hosting a car wash on Saturday June 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Auto Zone in Cullman. Please spread the word and send all of your family and friends out to support...
Heartland Quilt Guild meets tonight at 6
The Heartland Quilt Guild will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 at Christ Covenant Church, 1310 Saint Joseph Dr. NW, Cullman.
Program: Kathy McLeroy, owner of the Sew Blessed Fabric and Embroidery Shop will demonstrate some of her interesting ideas.
Refreshments will be served....
Obituary: Eleanor Ruth Dodd Green
Funeral service for Eleanor Ruth Dodd Green, 84, of Falkville, will be 1PM, Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Enon Baptist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11am to 1pm. Bro. David Stancil will officiate the service. The interment will...
Colony Mayor Leeth attends international mayoral conference in Detroit
Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth, left, seen here with Colony Town Councilman Curtis Johnson, right, in a Tribune file photo from March 2017
COLONY - Colony Mayor Donnis Leeth last week attended the World Council of Mayors Conference in Detroit, Michigan, where he had an opportunity...
Obituary: Brenda Lee Snyder
Brenda Lee Snyder, 61, of Arley, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 30, 1962, in Spring Valley, Illinois. Brenda attended Liberty Baptist Church.
Brenda met the love of her life, David, while they...
Charles Dean Weatherly
Mr. Charles Dean Weatherly, age 57, of Holly Pond, passed away Tuesday morning, November 3, 2015. He was born in Georgia to N. D. and Movelle Clark Weatherford.
Mr. Weatherford worked in construction. He is predeceased by his parents, several siblings and one grandchild. Survivors...
Obituary: Rose Elaine Carrasco
Rose Elaine Carrasco, 75, of Wyoming, passed from this life July 18, 2023 at Cullman Regional Hospital. She was born in Colorado, Nov. 21, 1947 to Earl Eugene and Ardie Viola Hatch Collingsworth.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
No services are...
Hanceville Council Meets; Civitan Club Awards Essay Contest Winners, Mother Angelica’s Memorial Week and a Fish-O-Rama
Seen in photo, from left to right: Brenda Carter, Civitan Club; Abi Long, 1st Place Sr. High Winner and 3rd Place District Contest and Mayor Kenneth Nail.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council gathered for a regular meeting on Thursday night, and the spotlight was...
Cullman earns Tree City USA Growth Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tree City USA is a program of the Arbor Day Foundation that honors cities and towns across the United States for their commitment to tree planting and care. Recently, the City of Cullman was honored with the Tree City USA Growth...
Library holds town meeting to discuss future plans
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Public Library held a town hall meeting in the Cullman City Hall auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to allow the community to meet the architects from Birmingham-based Williams Blackstock Architectswho will work on building design and renovations and/or...
Obituary: Eugene Ferriel Leipert
Eugene Ferriel Leipert, age 92, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022. Eugene was born November 12, 1929 in Cullman, Alabama to Valentine and Tressie Chandler Leipert.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Leipert worked as a carpenter and he...
ADCNR: Outdoors is for everyone
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is making every effort to convey the message that our state’s great outdoors is for everyone.
“The Department tries to create an atmosphere that is safe, welcoming and accommodating to all individuals,” said...
Obituary: Milton Ray Bolzle
Funeral service for Milton Ray Bolzle, age 83, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 at St. John's Evangelical Church; Rev. John Richter and Mr. Nathan Williams officiating; burial at Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m....
Robo bomb threat hoax did not disrupt Cullman operations
(Stock Photo)
CULLMAN – Just after 1 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the Cullman Police Department received two calls stating bomb threats had been made against an area business and hospital.
“We received both calls almost simultaneously from Cullman Regional and Advance Heat and Treat,” said CPD Chief...
4th Annual Music Fest and Car Show to benefit Daystar House Women’s Shelter
CULLMAN – Director of Daystar House Women’s Shelter Mary Leone knows how important fundraisers are. Leone helped start the Annual Music Fest and Car Show, now in its fourth year, after a preceding event floundered.
“The Music Fest and Car Show came out of the...
Use of force: CCSO Citizens’ Academy, week 3
CA students face simulated violent crime scenarios on Wallace State’s computerized virtual firing range. / W.C. Mann
HANCEVILLE - In the third week of the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Citizens’ Academy (CA), students met at Wallace State’s Advanced Visualization Center to get hands-on with...
Arrests and Incidents reported February 17, 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported February 17, 2026. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
February 12
theft of property; CR 689
burglary; CR 703
theft of property; CR 263
domestic violence; CR 689
February...
Obituary: Dessie Lee Barnes
Funeral services for Dessie Lee
Barnes, 93, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, formerly of Cullman,
Alabama will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2019 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel,
with interment in New Mt. Zion Cemetery, Minister Fount Lackey and Rev. Steve
Rodgers officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge...
Obituary: Aleisha Danielle Bishop
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Aleisha Danielle Bishop, 35, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Aleisha passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born October 7, 1985 to Larry Daniel Robinson and Leisha...
Obituary: Gloria Jeanette Miller
Visitation for Gloria Jeanette Miller age 61 of Cullman, will be from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Mrs. Miller passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at her residence. She was born Wednesday, July 11,...
Commission hears concerns about CR 236
County Road 236 resident Charles Wood addresses the commission about road conditions. / W.C. Mann
CULLMAN - When the Cullman County Commission opened the floor of its meeting to public comment Thursday morning, two residents who live on County Road 236 near Dodge City came...
Free Family Movie Night in the Park June 20 in Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Families in Vinemont are invited to Family Movie Night in the Park on Friday, June 20, at the South Vinemont Walking Trail & Art Park, located behind the Vinemont Community Center and fire department. The featured film, “Moana 2,” will begin...
West Point council approves budget, talks community improvement
Construction of West Point's new fire station is set to be complete in about eight months. Photo from Oct. 11, 2016.
WEST POINT - The West Point Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday. The biggest immediate order of business was the town's...
Obituary: Steven Walter Erickson
Steven Walter Erickson, of Holly Pond, Alabama, formerly of Massachusetts, passed away on Feb. 12, 2024, at the age of 66. Mr. Erickson was born in Norwood, Massachusetts, on Oct. 18, 1957, to Eugene and Sarah Martin Erickson.
Steven is preceded in death by his...
Are you up for the Haunted Maze in Eva?
EVA - Are you a thrill seeker; do you long for a terror of the night? Then the Haunted Maze in Eva, run by the Wilson family, will be your hair-raising, spine-chilling nerve-racking delight. For $5 admission, one may experience a haunted maze through...
Obituary: Loucille Glover
Graveside service for Loucille Glover, age 88, of Jones Chapel, will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at Jones Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Peter Alden Tackett
Peter Alden Tackett, 76, of Good Hope, formerly of Mulvane, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 9, 2018. "Pete" was a retired master sergeant of United States Air Force. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Pete was a devoted fan of the...
Hanceville City Council moving forward with block grant process; paving of Hopewell Road and Forest Drive now uncertain
Shown is Joey Hester from NARCOG presenting info about the ADECA block grant during the public hearing Thursday night at Hanceville City Hall.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council met on Thursday evening following a public hearing held at 6:30 p.m. for the Alabama Department...
CCSO reminds public of availability of Nixle Alert System
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the citizens of Cullman County about the availability of the Nixle Alert System.
You can sign up to receive Nixle Alerts from the Cullman County Sheriff's Office and get up-to-date information about such things...
Obituary: Herbert Aubrey Calloway Jr.
Celebration of Life for Dan Calloway, age 79, of Cullman, will be from 3 - 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at Sammy and Tina Calloway's residence, 111 County Road 1138, Cullman, AL 35057.
Mr. Calloway passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at...
Wallace State releases summer 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College congratulates the 233 students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the summer 2025 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for...
Update: Antique shop in Holly Pond ‘probably not going to happen’
HOLLY POND - Wayne White, the antiques dealer planning on opening a physical location for his traveling business at the old post office in Holly Pond, said Tuesday morning that the opening of his store is something that is “probably not going to happen.”
White’s...
Cullman Regional CEO earns top healthcare management credential
James Clements, FACHE, president/CEO at Cullman Regional
CULLMAN - James Clements, FACHE, president/CEO at Cullman Regional, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders.
“The healthcare management field plays a vital role in providing...
County votes to join legal fight against opioid manufacturers, distributors
Updated 12-14-17 at 5:11 p.m.
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission on Thursday morning approved a resolution authorizing a Florida law firm to represent the County in a multi-party class action lawsuit against the five largest manufacturers and three largest distributors of opioids.
The commission unanimously...
Obituary: Geneva Elvira McBrayer
A graveside service for Geneva Elvira McBrayer, 85, of Cullman, will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Crossroads Cemetery. Bro. Tommy Blackwood will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the McBrayer family.
Mrs. McBrayer passed from this life January 8,...
Obituary: Lois June Wallace
Funeral services for Lois June Wallace, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Hughlen Murphree officiating. Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Wallace passed away...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Addison pulls away to earn 46-16 win at No. 5 Hackleburg
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – In what was probably the premier matchup in 1A North, the 6th ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled to play No. 5 Hackleburg at lovely Ray Family Stadium in front of a packed house Friday night. Addison dominated for much of the game and came...
AMEA honors Governor Ivey with Excellence in Leadership Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority (AMEA) has awarded Governor Kay Ivey with the Excellence in Leadership Award for her unwavering commitment and dedication to the state of Alabama.
“Governor Ivey has served and continues to serve our state with honor and integrity,”...
Obituary: Jack Lee Dixon
Jack Lee Dixon, 71, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday evening, December 31, 2021, at his home.
Jack was born on June 30, 1950 to Bill Dixon and Ruth Ellen Bowlin Dixon in West Chester, Pennsylvania. He was raised by Ethel Pauline Bowlin and David...
Obituary: Roger Leon Prestridge
Roger Leon Prestridge, 77 of Haleyville, entered into rest on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Florence, Alabama.
Roger was born on December 25, 1944 in Marion County, Alabama, to Vernice and Rachel Prestridge.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.
Roger is survived...
AMLA names Evelyn Burrow Museum 2016 Organization of the Year
DECATUR - The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA) has honored the Evelyn Burrow Museum with the 2016 Organization of the Year award. The award is among 11 that comprise the PEAK Awards that will be presented Thursday, Sept. 22 during the AMLA Annual...
Obituary: Wilna Sue Tucker Searcy
Wilna Sue Tucker Searcy, age 79, left behind a beautiful sunny, blue-sky day on February 26, 2018 as she stepped into the glorious Kingdom of Heaven. Her battle with Pneumonia and Septic Shock left her body tired but her eyes were open and focused...
Obituary: Wendell Jeff Smith
Wendell Jeff Smith, 81, of Cullman, passed away on February 15, 2018.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William J Smith and Verla Britt Smith; and his brother Wayne Smith. He is survived by his wife, Betty Phillips Smith; daughters Kristie Smith Pinyan...
Obituary: Betty Sue Jackson
Betty Sue Jackson, 54, of Cullman, passed from this life on Oct. 8, 2023 at her residence. No services are planned at this time. She was born Oct. 11, 1968 to Alford Ray Jackson and Linda Jewel Herring Jackson.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Expect nighttime lane closures on U.S. 278
CULLMAN - Road construction is underway on approximately 5.5 miles of U.S. Highway 278 in Cullman County, from just west of I-65, all the way east to the junction of U.S. 278 and Alabama Highway 69 in East Point.
Nighttime lane closures began this week,...
Arrest report: Aug. 6
CULLMAN - Below are the arrests reported for Aug. 6. 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
Hasting, Kent M. Jr., 31
FTA- second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana
FTA- driving without a...
Obituary: Danny Ray Nichols
A funeral service for Danny Ray Nichols of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Laodicea Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will be from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Nov....
Obituary: Jimmy H. Sartin
Jimmy H. Sartin, 75, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Feb. 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Jimmy was born on June 9, 1943, in Marion County, Alabama. He was a member of Living Faith Church for 8 years. Jimmy...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls to Falkville 30-12
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles were back home for their regular season finale against Falkville Friday night and despite taking an early lead, the Eagles were unable to keep pace with the Blue Devils down the stretch and fell to Falkville 30-12.
After...
Fulmer Svarney announces candidacy for Cullman City Board of Education
CULLMAN, Ala. - Jessica Fulmer Svarney recently announced her candidacy for Place 3 on the Cullman City Board of Education.
Below is Fulmer Svarney’s announcement, unedited and in full.
Jessica Fulmer Svarney is proud to announce her candidacy for Cullman City School Board, Place #3. A...
Multiple departments on scene of fire in 2500 block of CR 222
Updated 7-11-17 at 4:06 p.m.
County Road 222 is now re-opened.
Updated 7-11-17 at 1:40 p.m.
There are no injuries to anyone in the building; however, according to Bradberry, three or four firefighters are being treated at the scene for heat exhaustion. The roadway remains closed at...
Undercover operation nets distribution arrest
CULLMAN - Christine Dawn Myers, 30, of Cullman was arrested over the weekend and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Her arrest stemmed from an undercover operation in which she allegedly sold methamphetamine to Cullman City Police Department Sgt. Chris Thomason and...
Obituary: Nancy Jane Dahlke
Funeral mass for Nancy Jane Dahlke, age 76, will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan, OSB officiating and interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. with...
Obituary: Vickie Ann Woodard-Moody
Vickie Ann Woodard-Moody, age 65, of Haleyville, passed into peace on Friday, March 11, 2022 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence. She was born November 7, 1956.
Visitation will be held Monday, March 13, 2022 at Nichols Funeral Home in Double Springs from 9:30...
Wallace State hosting the women’s and men’s Alabama Community College Conference/NJCAA Region XXII tournaments on March 1-4
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College is set to host the women’s and men’s Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/NJCAA Region XXII tournaments at Tom Drake Coliseum on March 1-4.
The ACCC postseason began over the weekend with first-round games played at host sites in both...
Obituary: Robert Wayne Blake
A memorial service for Robert Wayne Blake, 72, of Cullman, will be from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Blake family.
Mr. Blake passed away May 19, 2022...
Obituary: Donna Lynn Frullate-Green
Donna Lynn Frullate-Green, 69, of Cullman, passed from this life on Dec. 23, 2023. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Donna was born March 20, 1954, to Donald Vincent Frullate and Joann Hohlen Frullate.
She...
Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training program offering 6 scholarships for 2019 sessions
Travis Kress
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s Small Farmer Training is ready to grow abundantly during the Spring 2019 semester.
The Small Farmer Training program, one of the newest on campus, is offering six scholarships, totaling $1,000 each. The certification is divided into four different sessions or...
Wallace State softball wins 10th ACCC/Region 22 tournament championship; Dailey named MVP, Benson ACCC Coach of the Year
ALABASTER - Wallace State’s softball team needed five minutes Monday to put a bow on its 10th Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC)/Region 22 tournament championship.
Wallace State was three outs away from wrapping up the championship on Sunday, but a thunderstorm struck Alabaster’s Veteran’s Park...
Discard prescription meds this weekend at sheriff’s office
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Sheriff's Office is participating in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Cullman County residents can bring their unused or expired medication to the front of the...
Obituary: Kenneth Dan Martin
Funeral service for Kenneth Dan Martin, age 79, of Vinemont, will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Martin will lie in state from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. prior to the service, Alexander Martin...
Obituary: Brent Pearl
Funeral services for Brent Pearl of Bremen will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Cold Springs Cemetery. Reverend Junior Garmin will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 5:30 p.m. until 8...
Obituary: Arthur Lee Kenerley
Memorial services for Arthur Lee Kenerley, 57, are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Kenerley passed away December 17, 2015.
Obituary: Bernice Christine McKinnon
Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Christine McKinnon will be at noon at Shelton Grove Baptist Church Thursday, Sept. 12. Visitation will be at the church from 11 a.m.-noon. Ernest McKinnon will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Shelton Grove Baptist Cemetery.
Mrs. McKinnon was...
Obituary: Penny Lee Knight
Penny Lee Knight, 63 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at Walker Baptist Medical Center surrounded by her family.
Penny was born on Jan. 13, 1959, in Decatur Alabama.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at...
Obituary: Winford Rickey McGukin
Winford Rickey McGukin, age 71 of Falkville, AL. died Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022.
He is survived by his wife: Glenda McGukin; mother: Wilene McGukin; daughter: Vickie Nix; and granddaughter: Maddie McIntyre.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. until the...
Closer look at 2018 county school budget
CULLMAN - The new Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) 2018 budget includes fun technological gadgetry, but also pushes for improvements in infrastructure and student achievement.
The largest expenditures, as usual, fall in the areas of salaries and benefits. The expense listing follows:
Salaries ....
Obituary: Ricky L. Calvert
Graveside service with military honors for Ricky L. Calvert, 71, of Cullman will be Monday, November 15, 2021 at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Visitation will be Sunday evening at the funeral home from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30...
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigating 2 shooting incidents tonight
Updated Aug. 25 at 9:43 p.m.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two separate and apparently unrelated shooting incidents occurred tonight in Cullman County, one near Vinemont and one in the city of Good Hope.
According to Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry, "We have two separate shooting incidents that...
Obituary: Jearl Wayne McClendon
Service information for Jearl Wayne McClendon is unavailable at this time. Please check later for service information.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Chamber announces annual Holiday Storefront Contest
CULLMAN, Ala. - This holiday season, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging member businesses to decorate their storefronts to bring holiday cheer to the downtown area. Visit our local businesses to check out their beautifully decorated storefronts, or simply look at the...
Ivey establishes statewide group to prepare Alabama for maximum participation in 2020 U.S. Census
Gov. Kay Ivey, on Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, signs Executive Order 715, which establishes the Alabama Counts! 2020 Census Committee.
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday signed an executive order establishing a state-level committee designed to prepare Alabama for maximum participation in the 2020...
A Great Time with “The Worst Hard Time”
I think book clubs are important; it’s a way to connect with others with similar interests.”
Pat Sharpton, book club member
CULLMAN — On Tuesday, Nov. 17, a group of citizens gathered at the North Alabama Agriplex to discuss dust storms and the Great Depression. Pulitzer...
2023 Bownes Memorial For Kids’ Sake Variety Show coming Feb. 5
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Cullman community are preparing to showcase their talents to benefit nursery and pediatric care at Cullman Regional on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 4, p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre on the campus of Wallace State Community College.
The...
Courthouse elevators to be replaced
Cullman Tribune file photo
CULLMAN - The Cullman County Commission held its last meeting of the year Tuesday morning, approving a bid for the replacement of the decades-old elevators in the Cullman County Courthouse.
Team Elevator, LLC out of Birmingham was awarded the job, after submitting...
