James William Rhodes
(WADLEY) James William Rhodes, 73, of Wadley, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his home. Survivors include: two sisters, Linda Dooley (William) of Hollywood, Md., and Ruth Sherman of Mobile; one brother, Jimmy Rhodes of Brookwood. Mr. Rhodes was born on Oct. 30, 1951, the son of James B. and Ruth Butler Rhodes.…
Read MoreMargaret Wiggins Rampy
(WILLIAMSON, Ga.) Funeral services for Margaret Wiggins Rampy, 84, of Williamson, Ga., formerly of Woodland, were held on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 12 noon at Liberty Grove Congregational Methodist Church with the Rev. Greg Norred and Jerry Wiggins officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Rampy passed away on Wednesday, May 14, at…
Read MorePaul Edward Dugger
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Paul Edward Dugger, 81, of Roanoke, formerly of Mountain City, Tenn., were held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Dennis Meeks officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Dugger passed away on Wednesday, May 14, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.…
Read MoreStorm brings down trees in Roanoke
This Nissan SUV was crushed under a fallen tree on West Avenue in the Mill Village in Roanoke Monday afternoon. Multiple trees fell throughout the city during a powerful isolated storm that also brought heavy rain and hail with it. Trees were also reported down on Commerce Street, North Main Street and Cannon Street, among…
Read MoreKissing fish and helping the RCLC
By Cindy Norred It was the game of the Century we’ve been told. The mullet was fresh, and the teams were hot. It started at high noon on Friday, May 9, on the front lawn of Eagle 102.3 during the Bike Hike Warm Up event. Thirteen teams of four lined up to draw their fate.…
Read More2025 regular state legislative session coming to a close
The Alabama Legislature wrapped up its 29th legislative day last week, leaving only one day remaining in the 2025 Regular Session. Lawmakers are scheduled to reconvene for their 30th and final day on Wednesday, May 14, at 1 p.m. Hemp and Vaping Sales The Alabama Legislature this week passed two bills aimed at restricting the…
Read MoreRoanoke Police and Randolph County Sheriff’s reports
Incidents • A fire last Wednesday night destroyed a barn on County Road 499 in the Levens’ Chapel area. The gate to the driveway was closed, so no one could have gotten there except on foot, and there was no electricity to the barn. The owner of the barn was Brent Calhoun. • Theft of…
Read MoreCountess John Shealey Chapman (107)
(ROANOKE) Countess Chapman, a lifelong resident of Roanoke, passed away Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, at the age of 107. She was believed to be the oldest living Randolph County resident prior to her death. She was born on March 25, 1918 to the late John T. and Mayme B. (Culpepper) Shealey. Countess along with…
Read MoreVeronica Hawkins Lovvorn
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) Veronica Hawkins Lovvorn, 53, of Nashville, Tenn., passed away peacefully the morning of May 9, 2025 in the presence of loved ones. Veronica was born Oct. 20, 1971 in Roanoke, the beloved daughter of the late Willie T. Hawkins and the late Frances Pamelia Hawkins. She is survived by her husband, Jason; two…
Read MoreMildred Ann Johnson Taylor
(OXFORD) It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mildred Ann Johnson Taylor, 88, of Oxford, and formerly of Wedowee. Mildred was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church located in Newell. Throughout the years, Mildred happily served the…
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