James “Jim” Wesley Nappier
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) Graveside services for James “Jim” Wesley Nappier, 78, of LaGrange, Ga., will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens with Jim Dansby officiating. The family will receive friends at Quattlebaum Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15. Mr. Nappier passed away on Friday, April…
Read MoreRandolph County Sheriff’s and Roanoke Police reports
Incidents •A stabbing victim was treated at Tanner-East Alabama Medical Center after an altercation on County Road 905 in the Pine Flat area. The incident is under investigation. • A theft of property was reported from Randolph Memory Gardens on Highway 22 near Rock Mills. • A property owner on County Road 502, Graham, reported…
Read MoreAnnual banquet honors county volunteer fire departments
by J.J. Wendling Over 225 of Randolph County’s finest were honored at the Randolph County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments annual volunteer appreciation banquet Saturday. Randolph County volunteer firefighters served their communities by responding to 2,444 calls for assistance throughout 2024, up 13 percent from 2023. The annual appreciation banquet brings together volunteer firefighters, rescue…
Read MoreRalph Russell Jones Jr.
(ROANOKE) Ralph R. Jones Jr. died April 2, 2025, at Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Dec. 11, 1938 in Chatom. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph R. and Sarah Jones; and his wife, Diana Jones. Ralph graduated from Auburn High School in 1957. High school is where he met…
Read MoreChandler Blaise Ogilvie
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Chandler Blaise Ogilvie, 21, of Roanoke will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Scott Whaley officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, April 6. Blaise passed…
Read MoreBeverly Jean Shelnutt
(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Beverly Jean Shelnutt, 73, of Woodland will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Wally Williamson and Bro. Jason Messer officiating. Burial will follow at Bear Creek Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m.…
Read MoreRita Lynn Parmer
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Rita Lynn Parmer, 39, of Roanoke will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with John Saunders officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. A public viewing will be held at the funeral home from 12:45-2:45 p.m. before services begin on Saturday. Lynn…
Read MoreDoris Dukes Kemmerlin
(WOODLAND) Memorial services for Doris Dukes Kemmerlin, 85, of Woodland will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with John M. Saunders officiating. Mrs. Kemmerlin passed away on February 24, in Fairhope. Survivors include four children, Carol Pittman of Fairhope, Archie Kemmerlin, III (Lisa) of North Carolina, Kelly…
Read MoreRandolph County Sheriff’s incidents and arrests
All persons are innocent until proved guilt in a court of law. Incidents An 11-year-old boy was treated at the emergency room of WellStar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange for a dog bite that occurred at a residence on U.S. 431, just north of Roanoke. The boy’s mother said she had gone to purchase…
Read MoreCounty DHR seeking foster families
The Randolph County Department of Human Resources is seeking foster parents to provide loving homes for children and youth. Foster children in Randolph County and throughout the state need the love, security, and support of nurturing foster families. There are a few incredible families in Randolph County that are graciously filling this important role for…
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