Betty Ruth Chappell Norred Bailey
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Betty Ruth Chappell Norred Bailey, 89, of Roanoke will be held on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Eric Lester and Bro. Mike Brewer officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12-2 p.m.…
Read MoreLoette Nelson Howard
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Loette Nelson Howard, 75, of Roanoke will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Rodney Roquemore officiating. Burial will follow at Wehadkee Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:30-2 p.m. on Wednesday before services begin. Mrs. Howard…
Read MoreBobby V. Kendrick
(LAFAYETTE) Funeral services for Bobby V. Kendrick, 81, of LaFayette will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, at 4 p.m. at Rock Springs Baptist Church with Bro. Tommy Wilcox officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 3-4 p.m. on Wednesday before services begin. Mr.…
Read MoreClara Louise Hall
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Clara Louise Hall, 84, of Wedowee will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ricky Daniel and Bro. Corky Addison officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 9-11 a.m.…
Read MoreJames “Chuck” Thompson
(ROCK MILLS) Funeral services for James “Chuck” Thompson, 76, of Rock Mills, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at Bethany Lime Congregational Christian Church with the Rev. Stanley Yarbrough officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. on…
Read MoreVirginia Giddens Yarbrough
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Virginia Giddens Yarbrough, 76, of Wedowee were held on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Don Ellison and Bro. Ricky Daniel officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett. Mrs. Yarbrough passed away on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Lineville Health and Rehab. Survivors include:…
Read MoreNedra Clarice Kelley
(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Nedra Clarice Kelley, 87, of Woodland were held on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jason Owens officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Cemetery. Mrs. Kelley passed away on Monday, Aug. 18, in Savannah, Ga. Survivors include: two daughters, Lynn Poling…
Read MoreCounty museum receives $75,000 grant
The Randolph County Historical Museum has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Alabama Historical Commission to assist with major improvements to its facilities. The grant, which is highly competitive, was awarded based on the museum’s strong application and proven track record of steady progress toward the goal of developing a first-class museum showcasing the…
Read More‘Roanoke Randy’ expected to be ok after being hit by car
One of Roanoke’s most visible frequent pedestrians, Randy Watts, is expected to be okay after he was hit by a car Friday night while walking on Highway 431 near OK Tire store. Watts, 65, is often referred to as “Roanoke Randy” and is recognizable for traversing much of the town on foot both day and…
Read MoreRandolph County Sheriff and Roanoke Police reports
Incidents •Volunteer firefighters from New Hope, Tin Shop and East Randolph responded to a house fire on Sunday afternoon. The fire on County Road 673 in the Haywood community was reported to have started from food that was left unattended on the stove. A generator and a 2010 GMC Canyon were also damaged, but no…
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