Artemio “Art” Salas
(ROANOKE) Artemio “Art” Salas, 73, of Roanoke passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Judy Dowdell Salas of Roanoke; four daughters, Nora Pitts (Eddie) of Arkansas, Lora Weaver (Darren) of Southside, Amanda Peterson (Jeff) of Tennessee, and Sara Norred (Sidney) of Roanoke; three sons, Al Salas of Roanoke,…
Read MoreSchools closed due to weather
Randolph County Schools Due to the extremely cold temperatures and wind chill factors expected next week, Randolph County Schools will shift to virtual/remote instruction on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21 and 22, 2025. All faculty/staff should report to work those days unless there are hazardous road conditions due to winter weather. School will be closed…
Read MoreSarah Elizabeth “Libby” Glass Whaley
(ROANOKE) Graveside services for Sarah Elizabeth “Libby” Glass Whaley, 74, of Roanoke will be held on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens with Bro. Scott Whaley and Bro. Lane Elliott officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00-1:45 p.m. on Friday before services begin. Mrs. Whaley…
Read MoreMary Carol Bowen
(WOODLAND) Mary Carol Bowen, 70, of Woodland passed away on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Tanner Medical Center-East Alabama in Wedowee. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Bowen; two daughters, Michelle Vordenbaum (Terry) of Opelika and Teresa Dodson (Kenneth) of Woodland; one son, Dell Sheppard (Stephanie) of Wedowee; six grandchildren, Charish Hayes (Dustin), Britteny Baker (Hunter),…
Read MoreShirley Kirby retires from county DHR
Shirley Kirby has retired from Randolph County’s Department of Human Resources (DHR) after 34 years of dedicated service. Kirby began her career with the State of Alabama at DHR in January of 1991, shortly after her graduation from Jacksonville State University with a degree in social work. She has spent her entire working career in…
Read MoreRandolph County Sheriff’s reports
RCSO Arrest Christopher LaShaun Foster, 25, of Roanoke – failure to appear in court (first-degree possession of marijuana) and bond revocation – Jan. 13 Kevin Demond Threatt, 48, of Sylacauga – failure to appear in court (first-degree possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, certain persons forbidden to carry pistol) – Jan. 13 Christopher…
Read MoreEric Richard Payne
(ROANOKE) Eric Richard Payne, 43, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Wadley. Survivors include his parents; Richard (Angel) Payne of Roanoke and Brenda Holloway Payne of Roanoke; two brothers, Lawrence (Kayla) Payne and Ryan Payne, both of Roanoke; and a niece, Lilliana Payne. A Randolph County native, Mr. Payne was born…
Read MoreGeraldine Gay Heard
(OXFORD) Funeral services for Geraldine Gay Heard, 91, of Oxford will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at 12:00 noon at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Donald Heard and Ted Embry officiating. Burial will follow at Midway Community Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until service time…
Read MoreEarlene Stallings Scott
(ROANOKE) Graveside services for Earlene Stallings Scott, 93, of Roanoke will be held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery with Bro. Tyler Worthy and Chris Taylor officiating. Mrs. Scott passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Roanoke Healthcare Center. Survivors include: two daughters, Deborah Satterwhite of Roanoke and Phillis Taylor…
Read MoreSnow day in Randolph County
After weeks of buildup and anticipation, the weather delivered as snow came to Randolph County Friday morning of last week. Snow was falling throughout the county in the pre-dawn hours, with accumulations ranging from a minor dusting to as much as three inches in different communities. All of the county’s schools had made the decision…
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