PREP BASKETBALL: Brackets set for 2023 Cullman County Basketball Tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament is fast approaching, and the county head coaches gathered at the Cullman County Schools Central Office Wednesday afternoon to determine the seeding. Both the Raiders and Lady Raiders of Good Hope finished 6-0 in county...
Obituary: William Alvin Brooks
Funeral service for William Alvin Brooks, age 92, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Randal Earl Sartin (updated)
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...
Obituary: Betty Jean “Me-Ma” Coleman
Mrs. Betty Jean “Me-Ma” Coleman, age 86, of Bremen, went to be with her Savior on January 10, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family as she entered into her peaceful journey. Mrs. Coleman was born on August 20, 1936 to the late...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 11, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 11, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 7• harassment; person
Jan. 8• unlawful breaking entering...
Obituary: Brenda Sue Iseminger
Brenda Sue Iseminger, age 59, of Decatur, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Decatur Morgan Hospital. She was born May 1, 1963, in Michigan to Charlie Parsons and Juanita Parsons.
She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Wilda Hoffman, Patricia...
Obituary: Fred Riley Guthrie
Fred Riley Guthrie, 68, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at his residence.
Fred was born on February 18, 1954, in Winston County, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Nichols...
Severe weather possible Thursday with snowfall Friday
CLANTON, Ala. – Thunderstorms will develop ahead of a cold front moving quickly through the state on Thursday. During the morning hours and across the northern half of the state, scattered thunderstorms will occur.
During the afternoon, as atmospheric instability increases, the thunderstorms will likely become...
Ivey issues EO reforming Correctional Incentive Time
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday signed Executive Order 725 to “promote public safety by establishing standards and accountability for Correctional Incentive Time.”
Executive Order 725 will allow for uniform standards for loss of Good Time to be enforced and enhanced procedures to be...
2023 classes begin at The Link
CULLMAN, Ala. – To look at the exterior of the buildings on Ninth Street Southeast, one would never imagine the miraculous transformations that happen inside. The Link of Cullman County specializes in educating and nurturing its friends and neighbors, what other organizations refer to...
State task force addressing human trafficking in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Human trafficking is the second largest criminal activity in the world and the fastest growing. Even though overall awareness in the United States has increased, human trafficking continues to go underreported due to its nature of isolation, the misconception of the...
Netflix users target of scam
CULLMAN, Ala. – Netflix subscribers are being targeted by a resurfaced scam that attempts to gain subscribers’ personal information, including bank accounts or credit cards used for Netflix billing.
Scammers have been sending emails and text messages to subscribers stating that their Netflix accounts have...
Double vision: Causes, symptoms and treatment
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - More than 800,000 people a year visit their health care provider because of double vision, and around 50,000 people every year go to the emergency room because they have double vision.
According to Kristine B. Hopkins, O.D., professor at the University of...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville drops area matchups to Etowah
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville faced off against Etowah in a pair of big area games at Lane Horton Gymnasium Tuesday night and Etowah ended up taking both games from the Bulldogs. In the girls' game, the Lady Bulldogs dropped their game to the Lady Blue Devils...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison takes area matchups over Sumiton Christian
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted area foe Sumiton Christian Eagles for a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night and came away with a sweep. The Bulldogs took down the Eagles 82-49 while the Addison Lady Bulldogs won their contest 57-26.
Addison 82 – Sumiton Christian 49...
Obituary: Curtis B. Stapler (updated)
Curtis Buford Stapler, 91, of Baileyton passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at Hospice of Chattanooga. He was born June 1, 1931 in Cullman County, Alabama. Curtis loved God, family and his country, including his church family at Lystra Baptist Church. He enjoyed...
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...
Obituary: Floie Shedd Duvall
Floie Shedd Duvall, of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered heaven’s gates on Monday morning, Jan. 9, 2023, at the age of 88.
Mrs. Duvall was born to Mathis John and Emma Lee Young Shedd on Sept. 20, 1934, in Cullman County, Alabama.
Floie was a member of...
Obituary: Wilma Eugene Edmonds
A memorial service for Wilma Eugene Edmonds, 92, of Cullman, will be Friday, Jan 13, 2023, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wade Maynard will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Edmonds family.
Mrs. Edmonds...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 10, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 10, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 5• domestic violence-3rd degree-harassment; person; Brunner St....
Obituary: Carol Jean Harbison (Updated)
Carol Jean Harbison, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. She was born Nov. 7, 1942 to Avery Eugene and Carrie Mae Self Robbins. She is preceded in death by her husband: Sherywon Eugene Harbison.
Funeral services are Wednesday, Jan....
Obituary: Kevin Michael Klansky
Kevin Michael Klansky, age 84, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born Nov. 28, 1938, in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Harry and Irene Klansky.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Klansky; and sister Rose...
Obituary: Stephen Lumpkin Singleton
Stephen Lumpkin Singleton, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.
Stephen is survived by his son Josh Singleton (Maria); his duaghter Tyler Singleton, his brothers Craig Singleton (Beth) & Ben Singleton (Sue) and his grandchildren Kate Caroline & Carter Singleton.
A...
Daisy and her 9 lives
CULLMAN, Ala. – After spending several days and nights at Catoma Animal Clinic, Cullman Florist shop cat Daisy is happily back home at the flower and gift shop. Daisy suffered several seizures last week, which led to her hospitalization.
After the tornadoes came through Cullman...
38 pediatric health systems emphasize the importance of AED and CPR training
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Last Monday night, we joined the millions of others across the world who watched in disbelief as Damar Hamlin went into sudden cardiac arrest and collapsed during an NFL game. While the scene was shocking, the rapid response of medical personnel...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Tuesday, Jan. 3
Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the Berlin community.
Eric Dron Taylor, 23, of Cullman, was identified as the driver.
A subsequent search of the vehicle...
Good Hope City Council approves rezoning ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its first meeting of 2023 Monday night and there was a small crowd of residents at Good Hope City Hall to comment on a proposed rezoning ordinance. The meeting began with a public hearing...
Obituary: Moie Alton (Slim) Fortenberry
The funeral service for Moie Alton (Slim) Fortenberry will be 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Rodgers will officiate...
Obituary: Carol Jean Harbison
Carol Jean Harbison, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
Carol Jean Harbison, age 80, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. She was born Nov. 7, 1942 to Avery Eugene and Carrie Mae Self Robbins. She...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 9, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 9, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Jan. 5• domestic violence-menacing; CR 7001• possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy....
‘You cannot give up’: Former Alabama running back Siran Stacy speaks to Cullman County students
HOLLY POND, Ala. – All Cullman County Schools students in grades 8-12 are being treated to a special guest speaker this week as former All-American Crimson Tide running back Siran Stacy makes his way to each school to share his story.
Stacy was born and...
Obituary: Debra Ann Gunter
The funeral service for Debra Ann Gunter, 67, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Rev. Steve Rodgers will officiate the service. The...
Obituary: Richard Claud Gann
Richard Claud Gann, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023.
A visitation for Richard will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at East Side Baptist Church, 1111 3rd St SE, Cullman, Alabama; where the...
Obituary: Zelda Mayhan
Zelda Mayhan, age 76, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Moss Service Funeral Home directing.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mossservicefh.com for the Mayhan family.
Lake Guntersville State Park’s Eagle Awareness Weekends
MONTGOMGERY, Ala. - About 50 years ago, only 480 nesting pairs of bald eagles were left in the United States, with the last nest in Alabama documented in 1962. Thankfully, a great deal has changed since then, and so many eagles winter in our...
ACES: Pesticide training Jan. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman office of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host Private Pesticide Applicator Training with the exam on Wednesday, Jan. 25, From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The cost of the training and test is $20. Upon passing the test, a $25...
Harris: Keep your body healthy; it may lead to better brain health
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Brain health and physical health are both important, especially as we age. According to the most recent survey of people ages 45 years and older in Alabama, the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), one in seven Alabamians experiences subjective cognitive...
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Young Writers program accepting applications
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Shakespeare Festival is accepting applications from high school and college students until Jan. 15 for its Young Southern Writers Program. It is preferred that applicants have creative writing experience, but it is not mandatory.
Applicants will be vying for a...
Cullman County suicide deaths down in 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – The suicide death rate in Cullman County went down by 23% in 2022 compared to 2021. In 2022, 17 people in Cullman County lost their lives to suicide, down from 22 people in 2021 according to Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick...
Jacobs proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Leaders in government, law enforcement and community services came together at Cullman City Hall on Friday, Jan. 6 as Mayor Woody Jacobs proclaimed Jan. 11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Accepting the proclamation was the Cullman County Human Trafficking Task Force’s Ashley...
Take the Polar Bear Plunge Jan. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Are you brave enough to take the plunge for the chance at a free membership to the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center (CWAC) or a family season pass to WildWater? The Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism team is ready for...
Without the community, this wouldn’t be possible’
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Some folks who aren’t from around here or any other small town where the churches outnumber the red lights might turn up their noses and scoff at the simple values and life lessons instilled in us from the time we are...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits area battles with Meek
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted area and county foe Meek at comfortable Allen Stephenson Gymnasium Friday night and the hometown Bulldogs were only able to come away with a split. The Addison Ladies dominated the visitors from Meek 61-23, while the Meek men hammered the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope collects area sweep over East Lawrence
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders were back home at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium to host a pair of area matchups against East Lawrence and both Good Hope squads were able to put together dominant, area wins over the Eagles....
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Cullman rallies to top No. 8 Hartselle 57-49
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman returned home to Bearcat Arena Friday night to host a fast, physical area battle against the Hartselle Tigers and after trailing for most of the first three quarters, the ‘Cats outscored the Tigers 18-6 in the final frame to come...
Obituary: Jackie Ann Mayhall
Ms. Jackie Ann Mayhall, age 75, of Hanceville, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center and is now resting in the hands of Jesus. She was born on Nov. 25, 1947 to the late James A. and Novella (Kelley)...
Obituary: Linda Sue Everett
The funeral service for Linda Sue Everett, 76, of Remlap, Ala. will be 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The visitation will be 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Rev. Eric Tolbert will officiate the...
Obituary: Charlotte Marie Rutherford
Charlotte Marie Rutherford, age 71, of Mt. Juliet, TN. formerly of Vinemont, AL. Died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
Charlotte was well known in her community where her gorgeous flowerbeds were the delight and envy of the entire neighborhood. Her skills as an avid gardener were...
Obituary: Janette Howse “Net” Fuller
Janette Howse “Net” Fuller, age 82, of Cullman, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 15, 1940, in Cullman, Alabama. She worked at Cullman Regional Hospital. She was a very loving and giving person....
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 6, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 6, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 4
• theft by deception; Arby’s; cash
Jan. 5
•...
Save a life by getting CPR certified
CULLMAN, Ala. – On Monday, Jan. 2, many people in Cullman and across the country watched live on television as 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field during the Bills’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin received critical life-saving...
Alabama Farm Credit expands into crop insurance with new company, Farm Shield
CULLMAN, Ala. - Steve Tate Insurance is joining the Alabama Farm Credit family of companies. Since 1992, Steve Tate Insurance has provided crop insurance to north Alabama farmers. Alabama Farm Credit has provided north Alabama farmers with rural agricultural credit and financial services since...
Cobblestone Hotel moves ahead
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a public hearing, the Cullman Planning Commission on Tuesday approved the short-form subdivision for the Cobblestone Hotel property at 1835 Main Ave. SW. The new hotel, with a more central location than the ample lodging choices along Alabama Highway 157,...
Obituary: Dan Fulenwider
Funeral service for Dan Fulenwider, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at...
Obituary: Carolyn Jane Glasscock Cecil
Carolyn Jane Glasscock Cecil, age 58, of Cullman, entered Heaven’s Gates on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born on Dec., 1964 in Cullman, Alabama to Felix Glasscock and Dixie Horsley Glasscock.
She grew up...
Obituary: Laura J. Englebert
Laura J. Englebert, age 85, of Bear Creek, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Haleyville Healthcare.
Laura was born on December 5, 1937 in Hamilton, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Nichols...
Obituary: James Loyd Lolley
James Loyd Lolley, 78, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at his residence.
James was born on August 17, 1944 in Hackleburg, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at 11a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Double...
Obituary: Rebecca Marie “Beki” Glass
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Walter Baptist Church in Hanceville, AL, to celebrate the life of Rebecca Marie “Beki” Glass. Beki was born on July 9, 1958, and departed this life on December 17, 2022. She was...
Arrests and Incidents reported Jan. 5, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 5, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s OfficeIncidents
Jan. 2
• domestic violence; CR 1625
• discharging firearm into occupied vehicle; CR 568
• Violation...
The Jack’s Jingle Journey: Revisiting a Classic Brand Tale with a New Year’s Twist
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – As the New Year begins, Alabama-based Jack’s Family Restaurants (Jack’s) will be bringing a bit of its rich past to consumers and in a way that takes guests “Back, Back, Back,” to the beginning — and in more ways than one.
Jack’s first, limited-time menu offering...
Obituary: Samuel Wallace McAnnally
A graveside service for Samuel Wallace McAnnally of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 7, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will be on Saturday prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...
ACES: 2023 deer hunting safety refresher
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Deer hunting is a popular recreational pastime for many Alabamians. In fact, the 2021-2022 hunting season saw more than 228,000 hunters spend a combined 4.9 million days in pursuit of white-tailed deer. Last season was also the safest on record,...
Veteran and Beginning Farmer workshop series kicks off new year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System (Extension) have partnered the past several years to provide training to beginning and small farmers. Formerly known as the Beginning Farmer and Rancher, the series takes on a new name, Veteran...
ALEA: 19 fewer traffic fatalities in 2022 than 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Over the course of 2022, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division investigated crashes that resulted in 19 fewer lives lost on Alabama’s roadways.
This past year, ALEA Troopers investigated a total of 31,990 traffic crashes, which resulted in 10,914 injuries...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 4, 2023. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
Jan. 2
• theft of property-3rd degree; Hobby Lobby;...
Obituary: Rodney Dale Stevens
A memorial service for Rodney Dale Stevens, 71, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at New Freedom Baptist Church. Rev. David McGowan will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral home is honored to serve the Stevens family.
Rodney Dale Stevens, formerly of Waukegan,...
Obituary: Darryl Scott Allen
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Darryl Scott Allen, 60, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Allen passed away Dec. 31, 2022 in Houston County, Alabama.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cullmanfuneralhome.com.
Obituary: Rodney Lynn Jones
Rodney Lynn Jones, 52, of Hanceville passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Jones was born Jan. 30, 1970 to James Donnie Jones and Linda Sue Green. Rodney loved life and loved his family.
He...
Obituary: Shawn Jeffery Crider
Shawn Jeffery Crider, 56, of Bremen, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Friday morning December 30th. Shawn was born on September 1st, 1966, to Grant and Linda Crider in the Cold Springs community.
Shawn was the middle son of three boys who grew up playing sports...
Obituary: Buri Lee Moore
Buri Lee Moore, 85, of Houston, entered into rest on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at her residence.
Buri was born on June 13, 1937 in Houston, Alabama. She was a kind, loving woman with a great sense of humor.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan....
Obituary: Danny Michael Kent
A celebration of life for Danny Michael Kent, age 74, will be held on Jan. 7, 2023 at the Cullman Moose Lodge. Memorial services will begin at 2 p.m. with fellowship, dinner, and music to follow throughout the evening. Friends and loved ones are...
Catching up with DA-Elect Champ Crocker
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Jan. 14, 2023, a new district attorney will be sworn in to represent Cullman County and the State of Alabama. Local attorney and DA-Elect Champ Crocker started his journey in student government in Cullman County as a teen and said...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Warriors roll past Holly Pond 67-40; Broncos hold on to top Warriors 52-44
HOLLY POND, Ala. – West Point made the short trip over to Felton Easterwood Gymnasium to take on Holly Pond in a pair of varsity matchups Tuesday night and they ended up splitting their games with the Broncos. In the girls' game, a strong start...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders handle Cold Springs 66-23 in battle of unbeatens, Raiders pull away to top Eagles 57-36
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Cold Springs made the trip to D.E. Ryan Gymnasium for a pair of varsity matchups with the Raiders and Lady Raiders Tuesday night and both home squads were able to successfully defend their home court. In the girls’ game,...
Obituary: Betty Ruth Cooke
Betty Ruth Cooke, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.
Service details are incomplete at this time.
Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mossservicefh.com for the Cooke family.
Obituary: Darryl Scott Allen
Memorial service is incomplete at this time for Darryl Scott Allen, 60, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Allen passed away December 31, 2022 in Houston County, Alabama.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cullmanfuneralhome.com.
Obituary: Jerry W. Laney
Jerry W. Laney, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. Jerry was born in Cullman, Alabama on May 11, 1948 to Oda Theodore and Theresa Murphree Laney. Mr. Laney is a veteran of The United States Army.
Funeral services are...
Obituary: Helen Ruth Watts
Funeral service for Helen Ruth Watts, 87, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 5 at New Hope #2 Baptist Church, Ralph McGowan and Dave Wright officiating.
Mrs. Watts passed away Jan. 2, 2023 surrounded by family.
She was born March 28, 1935 to...
Arrests and incidents reported Jan. 3, 2023
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Jan. 2, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 30• harassment; CR 121• domestic violence; CR 1545• harassment; CR 1730• unlawful possession...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders top Lauderdale County 61-52 to remain unbeaten, Raiders drop tight game to Tigers 64-58
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders were on the court at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Monday night to battle it out with Lauderdale County and they split their matchups against the Tigers. The Lady Raiders collected a 61-52 win,...
Obituary: Vernon Charlie Butts
Funeral service for Vernon Charlie Butts, age 90, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Berlin Cemetery at Mt. Carmel. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the...
Obituary: Rheva Alice Patton
Funeral service for Rheva Alice Patton, 99, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens, Pastor Robert Lancaster officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12...
Obituary: Doris Elaine Perdue
Funeral service for Doris Elaine Perdue, 76, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 at Living Faith Baptist Church with interment in Good Hope Cemetery.
Bro. Larry Brown, Bro. Gary Couch and Bro. Jason Handley will officiate.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored...
Obituary: Dennis Wayne Johnson
Memorial service for Dennis Wayne Johnson, age 70, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Mt. Hope Baptist Church in Crane Hill.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Johnson passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022,...
Obituary: SGT Michael Fritz Moore
SGT Michael Fritz Moore, age 66, of Holly Pond, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham.
Mike loved Jesus, his wife, children, grandchildren, mother, and family. He was dedicated to the work he did for Holly Pond United Methodist Church and...
Severe weather is likely Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning
CLANTON – Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are forecast to occur mainly across the western half of the state today. No severe weather is expected.
Several rounds of thunderstorms are forecast to affect the state tomorrow afternoon into Wednesday morning. Unfortunately, the atmosphere will be conducive for damaging straight-line...
Get a pet – it’s good for your health
CULLMAN, Ala. – Not only do pets provide their owners with unconditional love and loyal companionship, but they are also beneficial to our mental and physical health. The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a division of the United States Department of Health and Human...
Pediatric Dental Associates, Cullman Orthodontics open new building Jan. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Pediatric Dental Associates and Orthodontics this week announced its new building, which will house Pediatric Dental Associates and its new orthodontic office, Cullman Orthodontics, will open Jan. 2 at 1907 Main Ave. SW in Cullman. Cullman Orthodontics will be in Suite...
Agriplex Jan. 2023 calendar of events
CULLMAN, Ala. – The North Alabama Agriplex will ring in the new year with a month full of programming for adults and children. Below are the programs and descriptions of upcoming learning opportunities.
Veteran and Beginning Farmer
Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m.
Is there free money...
Obituary: Rhonda Marie Kilgo Hogland
Rhonda Marie Kilgo Hogland, age 66 of Cullman, received her heavenly wings on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 2, 1956, to John H. Kilgo and Margaret Smith Kilgo. Rhonda was a nurse and took care of her...
Obituary: Bobby G. Cotner
Funeral Service for Bobby G. Cotner, age 81, of Cullman, will be at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, interment in Crossroads Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in...
First Day Hikes 2023
What better way to kick off the New Year than by getting a jump start burning off those extra holiday calories in the great outdoors?
First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. On New Year’s...
Going in Reverse: Dangerous Driving Behaviors Rise
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 8, 2022) – A new report finds unsafe driving behaviors, including speeding, red-light running, drowsy driving, and driving impaired on cannabis or alcohol, rose from 2020 to 2021. The most alarming increase was among drivers admitting to getting behind the wheel...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the Christmas holiday, including:
Thursday, Dec. 22
Deputies arrested Kenneth Author Burks, 21, of Hanceville, on multiple failure to appear warrants, including unlawful possession of methamphetamine, second-degree unlawful possession of marijuana and unlawful...
Obituary: Julia Elizabeth Pratt
Julia Elizabeth Pratt, 79 of Arley, passed away Dec. 29, 2022, at her residence.
She was born May 28, 1943.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Addison, where the service will be held at...
Obituary: John Ervin Marcinowski
John Ervin Marcinowski, age 86, of Foley, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022.
A visitation for John will be held Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, from 1-2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 Second Ave. N.W., Cullman, Alabama. A funeral service will occur Saturday,...
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: Judy Blankenship
Judy Blankenship, age 64, of Vinemont, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at her residence. She was born Oct. 25, 1958, in Illinois to Philip and Irene Mechaw.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Mike Blankenship; sister, Sara (Sammy)...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 30, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 27
criminal mischief, menacing; Co. Rd. 795 violation of protection order; Co. Rd. 1515 theft of property;...
Severe storms are possible today, Saturday, and next Tuesday
CLANTON – A number of upper level disturbances will affect Alabama over the next six days. Today, a line of thunderstorms will move into the western portions of the state sometime between late morning and early afternoon, followed by an area of moderate to heavy...
