Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 30, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 28
unlawful possession of marijuana;...
Alabama Farmers Federation, Simply Southern TV seek ‘Bama’s Best Pizza’
It’s arguably America’s favorite food, and the Alabama Farmers Federation wants to find out which Alabama eatery serves up a pizza pie worth falling in “amore” with.
Whether it’s a full-blown pizzeria or a food...
‘That siren was just a lightning magnet’
BERLIN, Ala. - Heated controversy was sparked after the Berlin Town Council at its last meeting decided not to repair or replace an outdoor tornado siren that sustained lightning damage. With many people expressing...
Editorial: 2020 hasn’t been all bad
This year has seemed longer than others, and it's hard to believe that J. Lo and Shakira’s Super Bowl halftime performance was less than a year ago. Remember when THAT was the craziest thing...
Cullman Regional at 175% ICU capacity due to COVID-19; Dec. 29 daily update
Updated 12-31-20 12:01 a.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Regional on Tuesday reported it is currently treating 75 COVID-19 positive patients, with 20 of those patients now on ventilators. There is also one non-COVID patient...
Obituary: Gary Melvin Cannady
Mr. Gary Melvin Cannady of Cullman passed away Dec. 28, 2020 at the age of 74. He was born June 21, 1946 in Falkville to Roy Melvin and Lavern Collun Cannady.
Mr. Cannady worked and...
Obituary: Laura Ethylene Stallings
Funeral services for Laura Ethylene Stallings, 86, of Sardis will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at Sardis Baptist Church #2; Rev. William McClellan officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. ...
Obituary: Ola Jean Wright
Funeral services for Ola Jean Wright, 89, of Cullman will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Chuck Kennedy officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Barbara Hooper Ellsworth
Barbara Holley was born in Birmingham, Alabama Dec. 30, 1938 to Velma and Clyde Holley. She was 4 years old when her mother accepted the truth written in God’s Holy Word and became one...
Obituary: Sandra Eileen Coker Sims
Sandra Eileen Coker Sims, 65, of Eva passed away Dec. 27, 2020. She was born Feb. 7, 1955 in Cullman County.
Mrs. Sims graduated Holly Pond High School in 1973, and went on to become...
Obituary: Jeanette McCormick Monroe Sandlin
Jeanette McCormick Monroe Sandlin of Bremen passed away Dec. 23, 2020 at the age of 83. She was born in Cullman March 30, 1937 to Charlie McCormick and Bertha Morgan McCormick.
She is preceded in...
Obituary: Carmen Oden Underberg
Carmen Oden Underberg, June 4, 1958 – Dec. 28, 2020
Carmen was loved by all who knew her, and in turn she dearly loved her family and friends. The most special people in her life...
Obituary: Judith Brock
Graveside services for Judith Brock, 77, of Hanceville will be at noon Wednesday, Dec.30, 2020 at Center Hill Cemetery in Hanceville.
Mrs. Brock is survived by her husband Douglas Franklin 'Joe' Brock; daughters Suzanne (Jim)...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview rallies to top Brindlee Mtn. 64-58
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies hosted the Lions of Brindlee Mountain for an afternoon contest at Joe Shults Gymnasium and after a rocky third quarter, the Aggies rallied and thanks in large part...
‘A year we will always remember’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Children and teens’ clothing and accessory boutique Curt’s Closet is already well-known for the one major feature that sets it apart from the area’s retail stores: everything is free. For families...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 29, 2020. 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...
ADPH launches new COVID-19 vaccine dashboard; Moderna vaccine arrives
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has launched a new COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard to make it easier for the public to navigate vaccine information. The dashboard, which details the...
County’s volunteer EMS providers to begin receiving Moderna vaccine today
CULLMAN, Ala. – Licensed emergency medical services (EMS) providers within Cullman County’s volunteer fire departments will begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna today. EMS providers are part of Phase 1a of the Alabama...
Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program extended into 2021
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the extension of the Alabama Broadband Connectivity (ABC) for Students program through the spring semester of 2021, thanks to a provision in the latest COVID-19...
Nearly all AT&T services restored following Christmas morning blast
CULLMAN, Ala. - After an explosion rocked Nashville on Christmas morning, many AT&T users around the Tennessee Valley area found that they had unreliable connectivity, if any at all, due to damage at one...
Alabama nursing homes beginning COVID-19 vaccinations
CULLMAN, Ala. – Alabama nursing homes were set to begin vaccine clinics Monday as part of the federal government’s Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. Nursing home residents and employees (as well as those...
Good Hope passes amended mobile home ordinance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council on Monday night passed by unanimous vote an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 009-2019 regarding manufactured home parks, mobile homes and manufactured homes within city...
Obituary: Juanita Moore
Juanita Moore, 93, of Eva passed away Dec. 24, 2020. She was born Feb. 23, 1927 to Oscar and Pananna Dendy Johnson.
After graduating from Eva High, Mrs. Moore worked in the medical records department...
Obituary: Tommy M. “Buddy” Estes
Tommy M. “Buddy” Estes, 82, of Arley entered into rest Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Mr. Estes was born July 8, 1938 in Walker County, Alabama. Buddy graduated in the Class...
Obituary: Nicolo Salvatore Buccellato
Memorial service details for Nicolo Salvatore Buccellato, 88, of Arab are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Buccellato passed away...
Obituary: Gladys E. Cagle
With heavy hearts we announce the death of Gladys E. Cagle. Ms. Cagle passed away Dec. 25, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born Dec. 1, 1930 in Cullman, AL to Howard A. Tapscott and...
Obituary: Gilbert Fredrick Dahlke
In loving memory of Gilbert Fredrick Dahlke.
Gilbert Dahlke, 75, of Cullman was born Jan. 6, 1945 in Cullman County. Mr. Dahlke passed away Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 28, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 21
unlawful breaking and entering...
Letter to the Editor: ‘Thank you and God bless’
On behalf of Double CK Bucking Bulls and Second Chance Rodeo Ministry we would like to take a few minutes to say thank you to our sponsors from this year and give you a...
Obituary: Donna Marie Sims
Donna Marie Sims, 63, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Donna was born March 18, 1957 in Hollywood, Florida.
Donna is survived by her husband of 45 years, Michael Anthony Sims; brother...
Obituary: Dorothy Mae Ballenger
A graveside service for Dorothy Mae Ballenger will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at Cold Springs Cemetery in Bremen. Reverends Richard Bailey and Brain Calvert will be officiating.
Mrs. Ballenger was born May 31,...
Obituary: David Leldon Richter
Funeral services for David Leldon Richter, 71, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. John Richter officiating; burial at Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Glenn Virgil Wadsworth
Glenn Virgil Wadsworth of Hueytown (later Holly Pond), Alabama left his earthly body behind on Dec. 22, 2020. The Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord...
ADOL announces new phone appointment system, discontinuing in-person assistance
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Labor this week announced a new phone appointment system for unemployment compensation claimants who need assistance with their claims.
The new phone system will debut Jan. 4, 2021....
Tips for hunting the rut in Alabama
David Rainer, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
While the white-tailed deer rut has come and gone in a few areas in Alabama, hunters in the majority of the state are dealing with the...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: The most joy-giving joy-givers of 2020
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. This fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people, places and things that bring joy to the world. Starting during the pandemic, an...
Funny Things from Yesterday: They brought the twins over
Things have changed a whole lot since I was a very young boy growing up. We didn’t have a refrigerator until I was about 7 years old. This one would make ice if you...
Files from Yesteryear: 1900, 1950
From the files of 1900:
The weather this week is the warmest of the season.
E. Hauk is having a well drilled on his lot on First Avenue East.
Miss Pearl Petters of Birmingham is the guest...
Obituary: Steve Wayne Tucker
A memorial service for Steve Wayne Tucker, 70, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel; Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
Obituary: William Austin Hendrix
William Austin Hendrix, 77, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. William was born March 24, 1943 to Joe and Vela Craft Hendrix.
His parents preceded him in death along with his sister...
Obituary: Jerry Edwin Freeman
Jerry Edwin Freeman, 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. Jerry was born July 15, 1947 in Cullman County, Alabama.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna Lou Reid...
Obituary: Melbaline Rogers
Funeral services for Melbaline Rogers, 84, of Cullman will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Destiny Church in Cullman. As per state mandate masks will be required. Visitation will be at the church...
Obituary: Freda James Swann
Private funeral services for Freda James Swann, 78, of Somerville will be Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Hollis Gardner, Glendal Bridgmon, and Steve Taylor officiating; burial at Ryans...
Obituary: Nita Ann Drake
Graveside services for Nita Ann Drake, 53, of Grant will be at Simcoe Baptist Cemetery Dec. 30, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. with Christopher Stephenson officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Drake...
Obituary: Stephen Wayne Adamson
Stephen Wayne Adamson passed away Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 5, 1953 in Cullman, AL to Tim and Wilma Adamson.
He was preceded in death by his...
Cullman Fire Rescue raises $350 for Cullman County DHR
CULLMAN, Ala. - During the month of November, Cullman firefighters got into the spirit of giving through an unusual method: growing mustaches. Kyle Elliott, a member of Cullman Fire Rescue, said the “No Shave...
Holiday update from the Cullman County Animal Shelter
CULLMAN, Ala. - With many businesses and organizations either adjusting their schedules or closing down entirely for the long holiday weekend, many people may be concerned about the Cullman County Animal Shelter and how...
Berlin will not repair, replace tornado siren; free public Wi-Fi a no-go
Updated 12-26-20 at 7:03 p.m.
BERLIN, Ala. – At its November meeting, the Berlin Town Council approved a spending plan for its remaining Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds, including $4,800...
Holiday home fire safety tips
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the increased use of fireplaces and space heaters, celebratory candles and decorative lights and electronics, the chance of fire-related incidents increases around the winter holidays. Cullman Fire Rescue Chief Brian Bradberry,...
Fighting the holiday or wintertime blues
CULLMAN, Ala. - Winter is can be a stressful and depressing time for some people. The decreased sunlight, colder temperatures, dreary landscapes, holiday stress and increased time staying indoors all contribute to seasonal depression,...
Obituary: William Ronald “Ronnie” Hendon
William Ronald “Ronnie” Hendon, 73, of Arley entered into rest Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
Ronnie was born Oct. 12, 1947 in West Palm Beach, Florida to William Elber and Rutha...
Obituary: Karen Tipton Hanson
Karen Tipton Hanson, 64, of Joppa, Alabama passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. She was born Feb. 27, 1956 in Arab, Alabama to Conrad and Sue Henderson Tipton.
Karen was a cosmetologist for 42 years...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 25
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 46 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,801 cases confirmed across the county since...
Christmas wishes: Community leaders share Christmas messages
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County’s mayors and commissioners share their Christmas wishes for their communities.
Baileyton Mayor Windell Calloway
“We would like to thank everyone who has helped our new council get off to a great...
Q & A with Mrs. Claus!
Despite a very hectic week of helping her husband prepare for Christmas Eve, Mrs. Claus has taken time to schedule some visits to Cullman over the last few days. She has been handing out...
Join ‘Mama Duke’ tonight on Facebook!
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Christmas Eve, we hope everyone will join The Cullman Tribune as an incredibly special guest reads “The Christmas Story” about the birth of Jesus. Mrs. Ruth Duke will be telling...
‘We could have this thing ended by the spring’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Dr. Scott Warner, a pulmonologist who practices at Chest Medicine of Cullman and who has advised community leaders on the COVID-19 pandemic offered a stark warning ahead of Christmas: the local...
Obituary: Earnie Sullins
On Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at the age of 95, Earnie Sullins of Hanceville went home to be with the Lord. He died at CRMC, with his daughter Bonnie by his side.
Earnie was born...
Obituary: Audry Lee Goode
Graveside services for Audry Lee Goode, 87, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 at Baldwin Presbyterian Cemetery; Rev. Herman Lambert officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs....
Obituary: Sandra Kaye Humphrey
Funeral services for Sandra Kaye Humphrey, 72, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Shane Wheeler and Jerry Lake officiating; interment in Emeus Cemetery....
Keep your body moving during the holidays
CULLMAN, Ala. - Schools are out for the Christmas holidays and the kids are likely happy to be home and relax. It’s easy for them to get in the habit of sleeping in late,...
‘Blessing’: St. Bernard finishes first semester in session
CULLMAN, Ala. - “Blessing” is the first word to come to mind as St. Bernard students finished first semester exams at St. Bernard Prep last week. President and Development Director Fr. Joel Martin said...
ADPH reports 1 severe allergic reaction following COVID-19 immunization
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has been made aware that a person who received the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday experienced anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) several minutes after...
West Point council amends budget; Town employees get bonus
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Town Council voted Monday night to amend the Town’s 2020-2021 budget to include the cost of repaving County Road 1141.
The cost for the approximately 2 miles of...
‘We are there for them and will continue to be there during this pandemic’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Some of the perhaps most unsung heroes in the COVID-19 pandemic are the paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who make up Cullman Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
According to Cullman EMS Director...
Holiday safety: Tips to keep thieves at bay
CULLMAN, Ala. - When gifts and presents abound, so do burglars and thieves looking for easy targets. As people make last-minute shopping trips in the next few days and receive presents through the weekend,...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point sweeps Good Hope at home
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point returned home to face Good Hope Tuesday night after splitting a pair of Monday nights by Fyffe. Good Hope was fresh off a sweep of Fairview on Friday,...
Storefront charm
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman’s charms, especially at Christmastime, have made the city a shopping destination for many local and out of town holiday shoppers. Part of the charm comes from the beautiful and festive...
Obituary: Elbert Ray Thornton
On Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 Elbert Ray Thornton, 83, passed away at Cullman Regional Hospital. Visitation will be held Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home from 1:30-3 p.m.
A U.S. Navy veteran...
Obituary: Jeremiah Nathaniel Sansing
Jeremiah Nathaniel Sansing, 25, of Cullman passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. He was born March 17, 1995 in Jefferson County to Paul Edward Sansing, Jr. and Rebecca Simmons.
Jeremiah enjoyed skateboarding and biking. He...
Obituary: Judy Kaye Huddleston
Judy Kaye Huddleston, 69, of Holly Pond passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2020. She was born Sept. 23, 1951, to J.B. and Dorothy Dunkin Neal.
Mrs. Huddleston was an elementary school teacher for 31 years...
Obituary: John William Purser
Memorial service details are incomplete at this time for John William Purser, 63, of Vinemont.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Purser passed away Dec. 20, 2020 at Cullman Regional Hospital. He...
‘We continue to see families struggling and patients fighting for their lives’
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is still seeing record numbers of COVID-19 hospitalizations, with the Christmas holiday almost here and fears that people gathering to celebrate could bring about a spike that might overwhelm...
Free public Wi-Fi now available in Garden City Park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - As of Monday, Dec. 21, residents of Garden City can access free public Wi-Fi in the park across from town hall every day from 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
A project that's been...
Cullman Police surprise safe drivers with Christmas goodies
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) spent some time Tuesday prowling the city streets in search of . . . good drivers! Armed with ice chests full of hams and turkeys, officers...
Wallace State Mechatronics program instructors earn NC3 certifications; training equipment upgrades
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College’s popular Mechatronics/Electronics/Robotics program will start the new year with a number of enhancements. It recently benefited from new NC3 (National Coalition of Certification Centers) certifications and a grant...
Alabama Farm Credit donates $5K to 4-H Foundation
CULLMAN, Ala. — Alabama Farm Credit recently awarded $5,000 to the Alabama 4-H Foundation. The donation supports youth programs across the state.
“It’s important to us to partner with organizations supporting our youth,” said Mel...
‘Open wide your hand to your brother’
CULLMAN, Ala. - With colder weather causing issues for individuals and families without consistent housing or shelter, Redemption Church opened a nightly warming center last week to combat the chill. Located at the church (516...
PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors split home matchups with Fyffe
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Fyffe Red Devils made the trip to West Point for a pair of varsity matchups against the Warriors and split their meetings against the home teams. The Lady Warriors...
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 21; record statewide hospitalizations
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,521 cases confirmed across the county since...
Bringing out the Best: ‘Shop with a Cop’ continues bringing Christmas cheer
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department (CPD) could not hold its annual “Shop with a Cop” event the way it usually has, but that did not stop officers from doing what they could...
Cullman Police, CCSO recover Chevrolet Colorado from Duck River
CULLMAN, Ala. – A white Chevrolet Colorado was pulled from Duck River in Cullman County Monday. Divers with the Cullman Police Department (CPD) and Cullman County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), along with Eric Parker of...
Obituary: Wilford Cleveland Butts
A graveside service will be held for Wilford Cleveland Butts, 89, of Cullman, Alabama Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Garden City Cemetery. Mr. Butts passed away Dec. 21, 2020, with Reverend...
Obituary: Paul Evan Jones
Paul Evan Jones passed away from cancer Dec. 16, 2020, at home with his wife by his side.
Paul proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years, earning a multitude of the...
Obituary: Wendell Wilbur Guthrie
Wendell Wilbur Guthrie, 78, of Baileyton passed away peacefully at his residence Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 with his family at his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents Sanford and Madge Waldrop Guthrie...
Obituary: Vernon Ray Henderson
Funeral services for Vernon Ray Henderson, 73, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Center Grove Cemetery with military honors. Rev. Keith...
Arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2020
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported Dec. 21, 2020. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
Dec. 17
unlawful possession of a...
ADPH: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine expected in Alabama today
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) said Monday it expected doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will arrive at some Alabama facilities later Monday and more are expected over the...
I-65 pursuit ends in Morgan County
DECATUR, Ala. - At approximately 5:19 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, a pursuit began when an ALEA Trooper attempted to stop a 2004 Toyota Avalon for speeding on Interstate 65 northbound, near the 277 mile...
Cullman’s Smith, Hanceville’s Campbell, Crane Hill’s Wright earn honors
Cullman’s Katelyn Smith named to Troy Provost’s List
Matt Clower
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is pleased to announce students who have been named to the Provost's List for Term 1 of the 2020/2021 academic year....
Cullman County COVID-19 update: Dec. 20
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), Cullman County added 24 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, with 4,497 cases confirmed across the county since...
Obituary: Cathy Jones
A graveside service for Cathy Jones, 69, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 at New Prospect Cemetery with Randy Moon officiating. No visitation is planned.
Cathy died Saturday the...
Obituary: Herbert “Herb” Johnson
Herbert “Herb” Johnson passed away at the age of 95 Saturday, Dec. 19. Herb was born March 15, 1925 in Cullman County, Alabama to Louis Emmitt and Bama Johnson.
He was preceded in death by...
Obituary: Nella Butler
Funeral services for Nella Butler, 93, of Cullman will be at noon Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Simcoe Methodist Cemetery; Rev. Steven Sutter officiating. Visitation for Mrs....
Obituary: Virginia Carolyn Shelton
Virginia Carolyn Shelton,79, of Hanceville, Alabama passed at Cullman Regional Medical Center Dec. 19, 2020. Carolyn was born Oct. 19, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama to Bernice and Samuel Hughes.
She married the love of her...
Obituary: Clara Christine Willingham
Funeral services for Clara Christine Willingham, 82, of Falkville will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday at...
City, County holiday hours, sanitation schedules
Cullman County offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The offices will also be closed Thursday and Friday, Dec. 31-Jan. 1 in observance of the New...
A Round of Applause for the Joy-Givers: Letters to Santa Claus
HOORAY FOR THE JOY-GIVERS! We always need more smiles, music and laughter. This fun series salutes those seriously unsolemn people, places and things that bring joy to the world. Starting during the pandemic, an...
Files from Yesteryear: 1930, 1950
From the files of 1930:
Professor and Mrs. R.P. Johnston spent last weekend in Nashville with relatives.
The Cullman Baptist Association will meet, with Etha Baptist Church, on October 28-30.
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Boschung spent Sunday...
Funny Things from Yesterday: Happy Birthday, Don!
I thought for today I would honor a longtime good friend. He and I went through pharmacy school together. He stayed on the east side of town at a place called the Block House...






















































































































