Obituary: Curtis Allan Sayles
Curtis Allan Sayles, 51, of Haleyville, Alabama entered into rest on Dec. 22, 2022, at his residence.
Curtis was born on May 23, 1971.
No services will be held at this time.
Curtis is survived by his sons, Steven (Shayla) Sayles, Caleb Sayles, and William Sayles.
He was...
Obituary: Franklin Gene Wilhite
Franklin Gene Wilhite was born on May 5, 1953, to Robert and Lola Roberson Wilhite. He passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at the age of 69.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Lavon Wilhite, Mack Wilhite, and Wayne Wilhite;...
‘They’re all such an important part of our town’
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The City of Hanceville hosted local senior citizens at the Hanceville Civic Center on Thursday, Dec. 22, for a Christmas party and lunch. With elves dishing up plates of a hot holiday meal in the kitchen, members of the Hanceville City...
Very cold temperatures into next week
CLANTON, Ala. – Christmas Eve (Saturday morning) will see low temperatures in the single digits near and north of I-20 north to teens along the coast. Saturday afternoon will see high temperatures from the lower 20s north to middle 30s at the coast.
It will...
Children and holiday stress
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The holiday season is a magical time, but it can also be stressful for some. Dan Marullo, PH.D., a pediatric psychologist and neuropsychologist at Children’s of Alabama, says stress can impact children and parents.
Marullo says several things can contribute to stress,...
Obituary: Danny Michael Kent
A celebration of life for Danny Michael Kent, age 74, will be held on Jan. 7, 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 welcome...
Obituary: John Hollis Lowery
Funeral service for John Hollis Lowery, 90, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens, Rev. Ken Allen officiating. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the...
Obituary: William “W.D.” Dayton Derrick
William "W.D." Dayton Derrick, age 78, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022. W.D. was born in Cullman, Alabama on Dec. 23, 1943 to William Dayton Derrick Sr. and Gladys Humphreys Derrick. He worked for the City School System and also...
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: Jeanie Ann Louise Connell
Jeanie Ann Louise Connell, age 51, of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Cullman Regional. She was born April 17, 1971, to John and Rebecca Connell.
She was preceded in death by her father.
Survivors include her children, Denise Tanner (Joshua Coleman), Amanda...
Obituary: Imogene Whitehead
Funeral services for Imogene Whitehead, age 93 of Blountsville formerly of Cullman, will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Bethlehem East Cemetery. Mrs. Whitehead will lie in state at the funeral...
$2.65M awarded to combat homelessness in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The State of Alabama has awarded $2.65 million to help Alabamians who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless obtain shelter and other related services. Funds from the federal Emergency Solutions Grants program will assist 12 governments and nonprofit organizations to...
Commission honors retirees, proclaims Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Day
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Commission at its meeting Dec. 20 recognized the reappraisal department’s Karen Campbell for her retirement after 24 years and the maintenance department’s Ricky Weissend for his retirement after 25 years. A proclamation was issued to Ashley Dover of...
Obituary: Jannie Denney Quattlebaum
Funeral Service for Jannie Denney Quattlebaum, age 86, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; interment in Flint Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2022,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond sweeps Hanceville at home
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos and Hanceville Bulldogs squared off for the second time this season and just like last time, both Holly Pond squads came away with a pair of wins. A huge second half by the Lady Broncos helped...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 1 Good Hope rolls past West Point 64-30, Raiders pull away from Warriors 74-58
WEST POINT, Ala. – With icy conditions coming to town later tonight, the Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors battled it out a little earlier at Jim Boyd Gymnasium Thursday afternoon and both of Good Hope’s varsity squads returned home early with wins...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 22, 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 22, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 19
theft of property; CR 216harassment; CR 1603unlawful possession of marijuana; CR 1545domestic violence; CR...
County to supply extra garbage receptacles for holiday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Sanitation Department will be setting up extra Dumpsters throughout the county on Thursday, Dec. 22, for the excess garbage that comes with holiday gift giving and packaging. Surplus Christmas trash and boxes are welcomed. These Dumpsters are not...
‘Taking care of each other’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Representatives from Cullman Lowe’s Home Improvement #313 provided complete Christmas meals to local families in need through their partnership with the Good Samaritan Health Clinic and their community partners on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The boxes included holiday hams, sides, all the...
ADPH: Prevent hypothermia; recognize, seek medical attention if symptoms occur
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Staying warm, keeping well informed and taking extra precautions are extremely important during times of extremely cold weather, such as the coming days when below freezing temperatures are predicted. Everyone should remember to lower risks of cold-weather health problems by dressing...
‘He helped lay the groundwork for where the city is today’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Cullman Fire Rescue Acting Chief David Munger passed away Dec. 14 at the age of 64, his legacy leaving an impact on the community.
Munger’s brother, James Munger, recently spoke with The Tribune about the love his brother had for his...
Obituary: Judy Ann Garcia
Judy Ann Garcia, 73 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent’s East, in Birmingham.
Judy was born on Aug. 21, 1949, in Double Springs, Alabama. Judy enjoyed photography, traveling, ancestry, music, but most of all she enjoyed...
Obituary: James Van Hughes
James Van Hughes, age 87, of Welti, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022.
Van retired from Americold after working there for 40 years. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He cared for his precious daughter Shelia until her death, and he...
Obituary: Elizabeth Bates Clem
Elizabeth Bates Clem, 42, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Dec. 18, 2022. Liz was born in Lawton, Oklahoma on Feb. 16, 1980.
Ms. Clem was a talent hairdresser and enjoyed working in the industry as long as her health allowed her to do...
Obituary: Jimmy Day
Funeral Service for Jimmy Day, age 79, of Bremen, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Cold Springs Missionary Baptist Church with Harce Swann officiating, interment in Cold Springs Missionary Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1...
Obituary: Martha King Capps
Funeral Service for Martha King Capps, age 85, of Jasper, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home, interment in Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Hanceville man dies in interstate crash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office reported that Joseph Scott Varner, 40, of Hanceville was involved in a single vehicle crash on I-65 southbound at mile marker 283 near Warrior on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 12:07 p.m.
Varner was the sole occupant of...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 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 20
burglary-3rd degree; Swafford Rd; miscellaneous items; $420
Arrests
December 20
Mann, Jacob C; 26
resisting...
Brutally cold air arrives early Friday
CLANTON – Wednesday, 8:00 am December 21, 2022
As expected, the National Weather Service has upgraded Wind Chill and Hard Freeze Watches to Warnings across much of the northern 2/3 of the state, with Hard Freeze Watches in the southern 1/3.
Mostly light rain will move into the...
Cold weather no deterrent at Winter Market
CULLMAN, Ala. – With nearly 100 vendors to choose from, Christmas shopping was made easy all in one place at Warrior Way’s Winter Market on Saturday and Sunday at the Cullman County Child Development Center.
The scholarship fundraiser saw colder temperatures, but that didn’t stop...
NWTF donates more than $143K for wildlife management
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently allocated more than $143,000 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds and Tag Funds for wild turkey projects in Alabama. Of that total, $35,392 was donated to the Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries...
Philip Mayer to lead Tyson’s Blountsville facility
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Tyson Foods has named Philip Mayer plant manager of its Blountsville poultry processing facility. Mayer brings over a decade of experience in poultry production to oversee all daily operations, focusing on maximizing, safety, productivity, quality and stewardship.
An Alabama native, Mayer began...
State November unemployment rate 2.7%; Cullman Co. 2nd lowest at 1.8%
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted November unemployment rate is 2.7%, unchanged from October, and below November 2021’s rate of 3.1%. November’s rate represents 63,043 unemployed persons, compared to 61,721 in October and 69,688 in November 2021. Cullman County’s rate came in at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope downs Fairview 77-62, Lady Raiders improve to 12-0 with 63-22 win
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders returned home to D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Tuesday night to host the Aggies of Fairview and both Good Hope squads were able to collect wins on their home court. The top-ranked Lady Raiders cruised...
Obituary: Wanda Jean Calvert
Funeral Service for Wanda Jean Calvert, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Mike Waters officiating, interment in Cullman Heritage Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. prior to the...
Obituary: George “Pokey” Ronald Pattillo
George Ronald Pattillo, “Pokey” age 80 of Cullman died Monday, Dec. 19, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Howard E. and Marcille Goodlett Pattillo; his brother, Keith E. Pattillo; and his son Clark Pattillo.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Virginia Self Pattillo;...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 20, 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 19
theft of property-4th degree; Lessman Circle SW; cash
Arrests
December 19
Fitzgerald II, Alan...
Life-Threatening Wind Chill for Much of the State late this week
CLANTON – Wind Chill and Hard Freeze Watches have been issued for much of the state from Thursday evening or early Friday through the Christmas weekend. The National Weather Service will likely be issuing a Hard Freeze Warning statewide and Wind Chill Warning for all but the far...
ALEA: Travel safe, arrive safe this holiday season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Holiday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes. No matter the activity or festive event you and your family have planned, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)...
Wreaths Across America: Community comes together to honor veterans
CULLMAN, Ala. – Local scout troops, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) chapter, representatives from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and community members gathered on Saturday, Dec. 17, at Cullman City Cemetery to honor veterans who died while in service or otherwise. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors earn wins at Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. – West Point made the short trip over to Vinemont High School Monday night to battle the Eagles in a pair of varsity matchups and both the Warriors and Lady Warriors returned home with wins. The Lady Warriors pulled away in the...
Obituary: Darlene Smith Blalock
Darlene Smith Blalock, 85, of Huntsville passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at her residence. She was born June 29, 1937, in Cullman, Alabama.
She is survived by her daughter, Rita Bell; brother, Terry (Shirley) Smith; grandchildren, Jeremy (Amanda) Hyatt and Casey (Molly) Bell;...
Obituary: Joseph James Glista, Sr.
Joseph James Glista, Sr., of Holly Pond, Alabama, entered into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at the age of 77. Mr. Glista was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 30, 1945, to Joseph Glista and Lorraine...
Obituary: Richard G. Stimson
Graveside funeral services for Richard G. Stimson, age 82 of Tullahoma, Tennessee formerly of Hanceville, will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery with Pastor John Jenkins officiating.
Mr. Stimson was born in Anselma, Pennsylvania on Aug....
Obituary: Danny S. Hinkle
Danny S. Hinkle, age 70, of Vinemont, Alabama gained his wings on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Danny was born in Langdale, Alabama on Sept. 23, 1952, to J.B. and Marianne Gillenwaters Hinkle.
Danny was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He lived life...
Obituary: Justin Wayne Yeager
Graveside Service for Justin Wayne Yeager, age 46, of Baileyton, will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at Corinth Baptist Cemetery with Jerry Harper officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Yeager passed away on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022,...
Obituary: Vera H. Dryer Snoddy
Vera H. Dryer Snoddy, 94 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Vera was born on Jan. 9, 1928, in Huntsville, Alabama. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her...
Good Hope City Council holds final meeting of 2022
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its final December meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the council held a public hearing for a new resolution. The resolution was approved and authorizes the execution of an economic development...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 19, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 15
criminal mischief; Co. Rd. 1595 theft of property; Co. Rd. 771 burglary; Co. Rd. 222 unlawful possession...
Rick Pate kicks off Agriplex capital campaign
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas came early for the North Alabama Agriplex’s capital campaign on Friday when Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries Commissioner Rick Pate presented a check for $100,000 to kick off the campaign. An additional check for $100,000 was received from the...
Obituary: Artena Stanley Hunt
Artena Stanley Hunt, 83, of Hanceville, AL, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at her home surrounded by family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister and Gran and will be dearly missed by all.
Artena was born on April 2, 1939, to...
Obituary: L.C. Everett
Funeral service for L.C. Everett, 79, of Logan will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Zion Grove Cemetery. Minister Barbara Trussell will officiate. Visitation will be on Tuesday from noon until 2 p.m. at...
Obituary: Lisa Elaine Pearson
Funeral services for Lisa Elaine Pearson of Hanceville will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at Hopewell Baptist Church in Hanceville. The burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Reverend Junior Wolfe and Reverend Jonathan Blackstock will be officiating. Visitation for the public...
‘How much of a blessing you are’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hundreds upon hundreds of elders from every nook and cranny of Cullman County enjoyed a Christmas luncheon together at Stone Bridge Farms on Friday, thanks to the combined efforts of the Cullman County Commission on Aging (COA) and its supporters.
COA Director...
Coldest temperature in years forecast across parts of state with increasing chances of snow
CLANTON, Ala. – An upper-level system will produce rainfall mainly across the southern half of the state Monday evening into Tuesday. There could be some sleet mixed in with the rain at the onset Monday evening, but no accumulation nor impacts are expected.
Rain will...
Obituary: Jamie Patrick Yarbrough
A memorial service is incomplete at this time for Jamie Patrick Yarbrough, 53, of Hanceville.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Yarbrough family.
Jamie passed away Dec. 15, 2022, at his residence. He was born Dec. 10, 1969.
He was preceded in death by his...
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies capture county championships
WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Middle School Basketball Tournament has been raging throughout the week and culminated with a pair of county championship games at West Point High School Saturday afternoon. The Fairview Aggies and Lady Aggies were both there to...
Bosom Buddies give thanks to community
CULLMAN, Ala. – Concluding its 10th year of serving the community, the Cullman County Bosom Buddies Foundation has provided more than $125,000 to 117 Cullman County cancer patients to aid with day-to-day expenses, which can be increasingly difficult to cover when undergoing treatment. The...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison splits road matchups at Meek
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison traveled 10 miles south and took on the Meek Tigers for two games Friday night. The 10th ranked Addison Ladies came away with a 72-47 victory while Meek's fourth ranked men's team took a 58-48 win.
The Addison Ladies, ranked 10th in this week's 1A...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope tops No. 5 Hanceville on the road 73-67, Lady Raiders roll 80-13
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders made the short trip over to Hanceville’s Lane Horton Gymnasium for a pair of county battles Friday night and both Good Hope squads returned home with big wins. The top-ranked Lady Raiders rolled past Hanceville 80-13 and...
Obituary: David Michael Munger
We are saddened to announce the passing of David Michael Munger on Dec. 14, 2022, due to a long term illness. He was 64 years old but led a fulfilling life. David worked his way through the ranks as a firefighter for the City...
Obituary: Pauline Robbins Scogin
Pauline Robbins Scogin, age 79 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Pauline was born on June 24, 1943, in Atwood, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, from noon until 2 p.m. at Nichols...
Obituary: Daniel Fulghum
Daniel Fulghum, 62 of Houston, passed away Dec. 15, 2022, at Princeton Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 17, 1959. Danny served honorably in the United States Army. He also worked at Cavalier Home Builders for 35 years and Winston Home Builders for 4 years....
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 16
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 16, 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 14
domestic violence-3rd degree; Ward Ave. SW
December 15
theft of property-4th degree; WalMart;...
‘Always be coachable’: Good Hope’s Tyler Cone enjoying sophomore season
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Last season was another one for the Good Hope Raiders. They finished with a 20-11 record, finished as area runner ups and made another trip to the Sub-Regionals. Sophomore Tyler Cone talked about his first year on varsity and how...
$7.1M awarded to AL domestic violence and sexual assault service providers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Multiple organizations around the state that provide services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims were recently awarded grants totaling $7.1 million. The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy and assistance in filing victims’ compensation...
Cullman City Council passes emergency response ordinance
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday passed Ordinance 2023-11 to regulate the City’s emergency response resources. Due to specific call demands by individuals needing mobility assistance as opposed to emergency services, the new ordinance, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023,...
Governor awards $1.4M to assist child abuse victims in north Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Five nonprofit organizations in north Alabama were awarded $1.4 million to provide child abuse victims with access to professional assistance in 10 counties.
The grants will enable the organizations to provide services including mental health assistance, medical services referrals, advocacy and assisting...
Christmas continues in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas continues in Cullman County as the countdown to Christmas Day begins. Below are some upcoming events.
Saturday, Dec. 17
Winter Market
Saturday, Dec. 17 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 18 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Warrior Way Market is hosting the second annual Winter Market at the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont collects wins over ASCTE
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles and Lady Eagles were both back home to host the Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering (ASCTE) Thursday night and both home teams were able to collect wins. The Lady Eagles dominated their matchup 73-11 and in...
Obituary: Yuvonne Betty White
Mrs. Yuvonne Betty White, age 88, of Union Grove passed away Dec. 14, 2022, at her residence. She was formerly of Jones Chapel, Alabama. She was born in Winston County, Alabama, Dec. 18, 1933.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James White; her...
Obituary: Grace Skinner
Grace Skinner, age 91, of Attalla, Alabama formerly of Cullman passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, at the age of 91. She was born Oct. 5, 1931, in Cullman to Roy and Fannie Davis Hightower. She is preceded in death by her husband...
Obituary: Sara McCravy Mann
Sarah McCravy Mann was born on May 22, 1927. She went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 13, 2022. She is a member of West Side Baptist Church in Arab, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William...
Obituary: Ottie Lee Adams
Ottie Lee Adams, 94, of Cullman passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Cullman, Alabama on May 9, 1928, to Vera and Bruce Payne.
She is survived by her daughters, Jeannie (Bobby) Williams and Vicki Adams;...
Obituary: Justin Wayne Hayes
Funeral Service for Justin Wayne Hayes, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Martin officiating, interment in Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. prior to the...
Obituary: Ronny Joe Carr
Funeral Service for Ronny Joe Carr, age 67, of Cullman and native of Athens, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Ed Green officiating; interment in Roselawn Cemetery in Athens, AL. Visitation will be from...
Gov. Ivey awards grant to bring new hotel, visitors to Cullman
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A Cullman water park has helped reel in a new hotel and restaurant that will provide new jobs for the city.
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded the city a $150,000 grant to provide infrastructure required for Cobblestone Hotels to construct a 63-room...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 15, 2022. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
December 12
domestic violence; Co. Rd. 1082 reckless endangerment; Co. Rd. 1212 violation of protection order; Co. Rd....
Cullman Regional EMS 1st in state to provide blood transfusions in the field
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional’s ambulance service, Cullman Emergency Medical Services (CEMS), is the first ambulance provider in Alabama to provide blood treatment in the field. This enables paramedics to perform emergency blood transfusions on scene and give patients with significant blood loss a...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made several arrests over the last several days, including:
On Thursday, Dec. 8, deputies arrested Amanda Marie Garmon, 31, of Crane Hill, on warrants for animal cruelty and failure to bury livestock.
On Friday, Dec 9, deputies...
Agencies receive almost $48M to assist low-income families with utility costs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Local grants totaling nearly $48 million have been awarded to local agencies to help low-income households with utility costs. The grants will enable 18 community service agencies to provide emergency funding to help low-income families heat and cool their homes in...
Home Builders to welcome Santa Sunday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman County Home Builders Association will host Santa Claus on Sunday, Dec. 18, from 2-5 p.m. at St. John’s Church Christ Hall. Santa will be available for free photographs, and monetary donations on behalf of the Jason McCollum family will...
Obituary: Paul “Scott” Gruelle
Paul “Scott” Gruelle, age 58 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Huntsville Hospital.
Paul was born on July 2, 1964, at Mount Vernon, Illinois.
No services planned at this time.
Paul is survived by his wife, Cindy; daughters, Kerry, Kaysie, Kayla, and Jessica;...
Obituary: Dolores Belinda Peppers
Dolores Belinda Peppers, 65 of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Dolores was born on March 19, 1957, in Munchweiler, Germany. She loved to travel and enjoyed her job escorting mobile homes as it enabled her to see...
Obituary: Chad Steven Bennett
Memorial Service for Chad Steven Bennett, age 50, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Visitation will be from noon until 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: Bobby L. Brockman
Funeral services for Bobby L. Brockman, age 58 of Hanceville, will be conducted on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at 2 p.m. from the Mountain Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Mark Long officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Brockman will lie in...
Obituary: Wilma Jean Bland
Graveside funeral services for Wilma Jean Bland, age 84 of Hanceville, will be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Dr. David McGowin and Pastor Tom Richter will officiate the service.
Mrs. Bland was born on July 23,...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 14, 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 13
burglary-2nd degree; Hospital Discount Pharmacy; 4th Ave. NE; damage to door;...
‘Play with a chip on your shoulder’: West Point’s Kolten Perry excited for junior season
WEST POINT, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to West Point junior Kolten Perry about the current basketball season and the experience he gained last year. Perry also he talked about how the summer play-day games went and what all he took away...
CPD: Tips to avoid holiday scams
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) said residents need to be extra vigilant to avoid scams throughout the holiday season.
CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark offered several ways to make sure calls you receive and items you’re purchasing are legitimate.
“There are scams...
Eagle Awareness Weekends planned for early 2023 at Lake Guntersville State Park
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – One of the most popular programs offered by Alabama State Parks is back for its 37th year.
Lake Guntersville State Park will host the 37th Annual Eagle Awareness Weekends in January and February 2023. The three weekends – Jan. 20-22, Jan. 27-29...
2nd annual Winter Market this weekend
VINEMONT, Ala. – Warrior Way Market is hosting the second annual Winter Market this Saturday, Dec. 17, and Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Cullman County Child Development Center. Over 70 participating vendors will provide countless holiday gifts available for purchase.
The market is a fundraiser...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders race past Priceville 79-62 to remain unbeaten, Raiders edge Bulldogs 64-59
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders were back home at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium Tuesday night to host a pair of matchups with the high-powered Priceville Bulldogs and both home teams came away with big wins. The Lady Raiders led...
Obituary: Judy L. Goforth
Judy L. Goforth, age 84 of Hanceville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 21,1938, in Ohio to Audley Law and Beulah Lull Law. She was a special education teacher with many schools in...
Obituary: Delinda Louann Thompson
Delinda Louann Thompson, age 76 of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Dec. 12, 2022, at Hendrix Health and Rehab.
Delinda was born on June 5, 1964, in Lynn, Alabama.
No services will be held at this time.
Delinda is survived by her children, Melvin (Vicki) Willingham, Shirley...
Obituary: Brian Neal Smith
Brian Neal Smith, age 49, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. He was born in Cullman Alabama on Nov. 11, 1973, to Neal and Patricia Smith.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Services are Monday Dec. 19, 2022. at 2...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported December 12, 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 7
duty upon striking unattended vehicle; Tony Serra Nissan; Cherokee Ave SW;...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs handle Lynn at home
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Lynn Bears for a pair of varsity matchups, and it was a good night for the home teams. The Addison Ladies cruised to a 61-27 victory while the men took a 74-48 win.
Addison 61 – Lynn 27 (Varsity...
CCSO arrest roundup
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) made multiple arrests over the last several days, including:
Thursday, Dec. 1
Deputies arrested Timothy Allen Karns, 57, of Cullman, on a warrant for failure to register as a sex offender.
Friday, Dec. 2
Deputies conducted a traffic stop...
Christkindlmarkt a success despite weather
CULLMAN, Ala. – Christmas entertainment continued in Cullman over the weekend with Christmas in Cullman’s Christkindlmarkt held Dec. 9-11 at Festhalle and the surrounding area. Holiday shopping, along with free activities for children and authentic German food were plentiful over the three-day event, which...
