‘When you are blessed, be a blessing’
CULLMAN, Ala. - True philanthropy knows no limits, in generosity and, apparently, even in age. James Leonardi recently sponsored a clothing drive for Curt’s...
Obituary: Gary Hill Cobb
Gary Hill Cobb, aged 67, died suddenly at his home in Cullman on July 31, 2021. He was
born in Cullman on May 29, 1954. He had been beset by a number of chronic physical
problems over the years. A graduate of the University of North Alabama, Gary had
graduate degrees from UAB and UAH.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Buell E. Cobb, Sr., and Kathryn McDaniel Cobb. He leaves
behind three beloved brothers: Buell E. Cobb, Jr. (Mary), William Joseph Cobb (Sue Bell) and James
Michael Cobb (Jan) and by their children and grandchildren.
He will be remembered by many friends and family members for his sharp mind and wit, for his great
heart and compassion for others, for a consistently positive attitude in the face of adversity and for his
enduring faith.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, at Moss Service Funeral Home (1901 2nd
Ave. NW, Cullman) with visitation preceding from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The family requests that
all attendees wear masks.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to South Cullman Church of Christ.
Obituary: Geraldine Parson
Memorial Service for Geraldine Parson, age 73, of Hanceville, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church.Mrs....
Obituary: Daniel Domonick Spicer
Funeral Service for Daniel Domonick Spicer, age 42, of Cullman, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: Loy Benefield
Loy Benefield, 90, of Decatur, AL (formerly of Holly Pond) passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021.
Funeral services for Mr. Benefield will be 1...
Obituary: Gary Morris Parkins
Gary Morris Parkins, age 56, of Double Springs entered into rest on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Parkins was born...
Obituary: Anita Ilene Thompson Wood
Memorial services are incomplete at this time for Anita Ilene Thompson Wood, 97, of Cullman.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Wood...
Obituary: Byron Twitty
Funeral services for Byron Twitty of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2021 at Pleasant Grove Church in Colony, Alabama. Burial...
Update to mask guidance for 2021-2022 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health has released guidelines for public schools as the start of the 2021-2022 school year draws...
On Duty – PFC Destini Williams – U.S. Army
FORT PAYNE, Ala. - PFC Destini Williams is currently serving in the United States Army and is stationed with the 20th Group SF Fort...
Arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2021
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2021. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA =...
“Save America”
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Republican Party announced Monday that 45th U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Cullman on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, for...
Cullman Tribune print to switch from five to three editions per...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tribune has recently decided to make the switch from a five-day print schedule each week to a three-day print...
Veteran Memorial: Neil Wade Jones
Neil Wade Jones
Neil Wade Jones was born May 13, 1946 in Cullman County. He lived in Cullman and graduated in 1964 from Cullman High...
Obituary: Rodney Steven Wynn
Funeral service for Rodney Steven Wynn, age 46, of Cullman, will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Daystar Church with...
Obituary: Beverly Anna Thompson
Beverly Anna Thompson, age 73, passed away at home on August 1, 2021, in Cullman, Alabama following extended illness.
Beverly was born in Selma, Alabama...
Obituary: Charles Paul Brenner, III
Funeral service for Charles Paul Brenner, III, 89, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2021 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel...
Obituary: Reda Gail Legg
Reda Gail Legg, age 71, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Reda was born May 3, 1950 in Arab, AL...
She Reads: ‘Zoe Rosenthal is Not Lawful Good’ by Nancy Werlin
This week in She Reads, we have an incredibly surprising work, “Zoe Rosenthal is Not Lawful Good” by Nancy Werlin. In this novel, we...
Editorial: How the Olympics inspired me
In 1977, my kindergarten teacher asked each of us what we wanted to be when we grew up. Overwhelmingly, the answer was an Olympian....







































