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...
Jason Mickle promoted to assistant police chief
CULLMAN, Ala. – Lifelong Cullman resident and 24-year Cullman Police Department veteran Jason Mickle has been promoted to assistant chief. Mickle joined the department as a full-time patrol officer in 1998.
During his career Mickle has served on the K9 Unit, in Criminal Investigation, as...
Homeschool Connection New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Homeschool Connection will host a New Year’s Eve party for homeschooled students with karaoke, board games, card games, snacks and a murder mystery. The group recommends 1920s-era attire, but guests are welcome to wear whatever they like.
The murder mystery is...
Obituary: Mark Eric Phillips
Mark Eric Phillips, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 27, 2022, at the age of 54. Mark was born in Marshall County, Alabama, on July 11, 1968, to Monroe Dueal and Shirley Ann Martin Phillips.
Mr. Phillips enjoyed fishing and tinkering with electronics. He...
Obituary: Cynthia Thornton
Visitation for Cynthia Thornton, age 55, of Hanceville, will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Thornton passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at St....
Obituary: Patricia Reanee Knighten
Patricia Reanee Knighten, age 62 of Phil Campbell, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Helen Keller Hospital.
She was born on Jan. 14, 1960, in Haleyville, Alabama. Reanee was a lover of her family and her friends, and her grandbabies were her life....
Obituary: Doris Ann Moore
Funeral service for Doris Ann Moore, 78, of Fyffe, Alabama will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Monday from noon until 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Daniel Oliver will be officiating and...
Obituary: Jerry Dianne Giadrosich
Funeral service for Jerry Dianne Giadrosich, 74, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3rd, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Center Grove Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Giadrosich family.
Mrs. Giadrosich passed away Tuesday, Dec....
Obituary: Judith Lynn Jones
Funeral service for Judith Lynn Jones, 82, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Baldwin Heights Cemetery. Rev. Terry Blankenship and Jay Hale will officiate. The family will receive friends at the...
Obituary: Arthur Buell Paschal
Funeral service for Arthur Buell Paschal, 92, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, at Cullman First Baptist Church with interment in Jones Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. Rev. Steve Rodgers...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point, Holly Pond earn wins at Christmas Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament wrapped up at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Thursday night and both Holly Pond Broncos and West Point Warriors were able to wrap up their tournament appearances with wins. The Broncos pulled away to top Cold...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 29, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No report provided by CCSO
Arrests
December 27
Hurt, Cody B; 32
contempt of/interrupting court proceeding
Lee, Robert L; 29
assault-domestic-harassment-family drug...
Merrill: Audit program confirms accuracy of Alabama elections
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Secretary of State John H. Merrill on Tuesday announced the completion of the post-election audit pilot program. The results of the audit pilot program confirm the accuracy of Alabama’s elections. Alabama Act 2021-446 authorized a post-election pilot program to be conducted in...
Play it safe on New Year’s Eve
CULLMAN, Ala. – New Year’s Eve will see us bidding farewell to 2022 and welcoming in 2023. Many will opt to hold celebrations at home and to be tucked into bed well before midnight, while others plan to bring in the new year while...
Parents preparing to take ‘miracle baby’ home after year in hospital
EVA, Ala. – Elijah Steffen will soon be going home after more than a year in the hospital. The “miracle baby” was born Dec. 2, 2021. His mother, Kelsey Steffen, said he is currently at Children’s of Alabama, and the family is preparing their...
PREP BASKETBALL: Broncos, Eagles, Warriors fall on day 2 at Christmas Tournament
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament resumed at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Wednesday night and all three of our local teams dropped nailbiters. Holly Pond fell in a tight one to Decatur 59-58, Curry pulled away to hold off Cold Springs...
Obituary: Elizabeth Robinson
Funeral service for Elizabeth Robinson, 80, of Nesmith will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Rev. Junior Garmon will officiate. The family will receive friends from noon until 2 p.m....
Obituary: Helen Juanita Schuman
Helen Juanita Schuman passed away on Dec. 26, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing Rehab Center at the age of 95. She was born Nov. 10, 1927, in Cullman Alabama to John B. and Myrtle Lillie Davis Stricklin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
Obituary: Vivian “Nell” Bonnel Jones
Vivian "Nell" Bonnel Jones, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. Nell was born in Cullman, Alabama.
Nell is survived by her son, Larry (Tracey) Jones; her sister, Eleron West; her brother, Don (Linda) Stephens; her grandchildren, Chelsea (Alex) McCool,...
Obituary: Gert Greenhaw
Graveside Service for Gert Greenhaw, age 79, of Vinemont, will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Mt. Zion Cemetery with Rev. Don Froelich officiating. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Phyllis Jean Kilgo DeJong
Phyllis Jean DeJong (Kilgo) was born November 5, 1951, the oldest of the four children of Lawrence and Helen Kilgo. The first four years of Phyllis’ life were pure bliss as she enjoyed all the blessings of being an only child. It was when...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 28, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No report
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
December 27
fraudulent use of credit/debit card, theft of property-3rd degree; miscellaneous charges harassment;...
Cullman County Commission and the ties that bind
On Wednesday, Nov. 16, the Cullman County Commission grew from a three-person to a five-person commission when the four commissioners were sworn into office and began their work serving Cullman County. We sat down with the established commission and the newcomers to get to...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point opens Christmas Tournament with win, Holly Pond, Cold Springs fall in opening round
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s West Point Christmas Tournament officially tipped off at West Point High School Tuesday afternoon and three local teams were there to compete. Holly Pond got things started against Hatton and after the Broncos took the lead in the...
Obituary: Kenneth Larry Ray
The funeral service for Kenneth Larry Ray, 78, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, from 6-8 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. Reverend Tim Aris will officiate...
Obituary: Billy Wayne Curvin
The funeral service for Billy Wayne Curvin, 77, of Vinemont, will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home. The visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, from 5-8 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. The interment will be in Flint...
Obituary: James Edward Ray
James Edward Ray, age 86 of Addison, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at his residence.
James was born Nov. 20, 1936.
No services will be held at this time.
James is survived by his wife, Bonnie Ray; children, Scott (Tracy) Mazurek, Ann (Gary) Miller, Don (Janey)...
Obituary: Jacqueline “Jackie” Gentry
Jacqueline "Jackie" Gentry, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. Jackie was born in Cullman, Alabama to Jackson Thomas and Dorothy Louise Moody Harbin.
Jackie is survived by her brother, Douglas (Randi) Harbin; her brother-in-law, John Townsend; her sister-in-law, Christine...
Obituary: Herbert Hoover Henry
Herbert Hoover Henry, 94, of Cullman passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Cullman.
He is survived by his sisters, Hilda Blackwood and Thelma Fletcher and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in...
Obituary: James Lynn Elkins
James Lynn Elkins, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 23, 2022, at the age of 61. Mr. Elkins, known by most as Lynyrd, was born in Guntersville, Alabama, on April 19, 1961, to James Samuel Elkins and Louise Evans.
Mr. Elkins was a member...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 27
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 27, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 22
theft of property; Co. Rd. 568 burglary; Co. Rd. 1129 theft of property; Co. Rd. 1553 harassment;...
‘Nothing is possible without God’: Addison’s Lydia Ergle talks senior volleyball season
ADDISON, Ala. -- The Addison Lady Bulldogs captured yet another State Volleyball Championship this fall and for senior Lydia Ergle, it was a perfect ending to an amazing volleyball career. She moved up to varsity her sophomore year and helped the team win three...
Good Samaritan specializes in health care with dignity
CULLMAN, Ala. – Walking through the doors of the Good Samaritan Health Clinic feels like walking into every other doctor’s office in town. There’s a reception area and lobby, examination rooms, medication rooms and a nurse’s desk. And that’s exactly how the staff and...
Obituary: Shirley McBrayer Conn
Shirley McBrayer Conn, age 71, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1951, in Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, from 5-8 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 Second Ave. N.W.,...
Obituary: Lisa Ann Boyd
Lisa Ann Boyd, age 50, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. Lisa was born in Chicago, IL. on March 2, 1972, to Bobby and Vickie Milligan Boatright. She is preceded in death by her father.
Graveside services for Lisa will be...
Obituary: Jack A. Trawick
“I had a great life.”
On Dec. 22, 2022, Jack A. Trawick passed away in his sleep at his home in Crane Hill, AL, and woke up in heaven. He lived an amazing 90 years. The youngest of four boys, Jack was born on March...
Obituary: Hoyt Maurice Drake
Funeral Service for Hoyt Maurice Drake, age 94, of Huntsville, will be at noon on Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, interment in Simcoe Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until noon prior to the service.
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Obituary: Zachary James Calvert
Funeral service for Zachary James Calvert will be 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 at Livingston Chapel Church in Crane Hill. Burial will take place at Bethany Baptist Cemetery. Visitation for the public will be from noon until 1 p.m. on Friday at Livingston...
Obituary: Larry Joe Crawford
Funeral services for Larry Joe Crawford of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, Dec. 29 at Hanceville Funeral Home from 4:30 p.m. until 7:30...
Important documentation needed to enroll in STAR ID program; deadline extended to May 5, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is extending the enforcement deadline for the REAL ID (called STAR ID in Alabama) to May 7, 2025, in response to COVID-19. However, STAR IDs will still be available for issuance after May 7, 2025, at...
‘Always put God first’: Cold Springs’ Paizley Whitlow talks freshman cross country season
BREMEN, Ala. -- This season was another successful one for Cold Springs’ cross country teams. The Lady Eagles finished second in the state, and it was a great season for freshman Paizley Whitlow. Whitlow finished first at the county meet, second at sectionals and...
Veterans invited to register for new virtual arts workshops
An arts program of weekly virtual workshops for veterans is taking registration now for two new series in 2023, Artful Healing and Mindful Movement.
The program is presented through a partnership between the University of Alabama at Bicrmingham’s Arts in Medicine and the Birmingham VA...
Hanceville amends building, business license fee schedule
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Hanceville City Council at its Thursday, Dec. 22, meeting voted to raise building and business license fees for the first time since 2006. Ordinance 651 saw the building license fee increase from $10 to $14 and the minimum business license...
