Douglas McArthur ‘Mack’ Heard
(ROANOKE) Douglas McArthur “Mack” Heard, 81, of Roanoke passed away Aug. 31, 2024 at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Anniston Heard was born in Roanoke Oct. 30, 1942 to the late Joseph Milton Heard and Lelia Mae (Smith) Heard. His family of origin included deceased siblings: Joseph Heard, Jr., Frank Blake Heard and Francis Heard…
Read MoreMary Lois Pogue Rowland
(ROANOKE) Mary Lois Pogue Rowland was born in Roanoke on May 31, 1949 to the late Lois Pogue. She was raised in the Christian home of her grandparents, Hop and Lilian Pogue, and grew up in the historic East Roanoke Community. She recently passed away at the age of 75. Shortly after completing her education…
Read MoreAnnye Catherine Carlisle
(ROANOKE) Annye Catherine Jones Carlisle, 73, of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga. Annye was born in Randolph County on Nov. 7, 1950, to the late Mr. and Mrs. David and Annie Mildred (Smith) Jones. The nuclear family was comprised of both parents; two sons, Willie Roger…
Read MoreCheryl Charlene Pate Sims
(ROANOKE) Cheryl Charlene Pate Sims, 56, of Roanoke passed away Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at her residence. Sims was born Feb. 23, 1968 to the late Ronald Pate and Shirley (Strickland) Shepherd, both natives of Randolph County. On July 9, 1993, Cheryl married Jeffery Sims of Wedowee, and they remained married for 31 years. A…
Read MoreGlenn E. Traylor
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Glenn E. Traylor, 87, of Wedowee will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. David Holcombe and Bro. Brandon Knight officiating. Burial will follow at Corinth North Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday…
Read MoreRoanoke man shoots home intruder
Randolph County and Roanoke Police incident and arrest reports. A Roanoke homeowner shot another Roanoke man after a home invasion on August 25. Mark Carden, 60, of Roanoke was shot when he was discovered in the Stephens residence on Auburn Avenue in Roanoke Sunday morning, August 25. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. when James…
Read MoreVira Wilson Kirby
Vira Wilson Kirby, born Feb. 16, 1935, in Randolph County, passed away on Aug. 20, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Douglas and Loneta Mashburn Wilson. Vira was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, John T. Kirby. She is survived by her son, Mark Kirby and his wife…
Read MoreRecent accidents lead to two fatalities
Occupants of two vehicles in a Monday collision just outside of Roanoke walked away with no injuries, but two other accidents involving county residents over the last week and a half proved fatal for some of those involved. A single-vehicle crash on Randolph County 256 near Randolph County 2564, approximately eight miles north of Wedowee,…
Read MoreWillo Dean Strickland Terry
(ROANOKE) Mrs. Willo Dean Strickland Terry passed away on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. She was born on Dec. 12, 1946, to Charlie Joe and Ruby Johnson Strickland. She was a brilliant honor student throughout her academic career at Rock Mills Elementary School, Mary Johnson High School and Albany State College where she majored in Mathematics…
Read MoreGary Pete White, Sr.
Pete White passed away on Aug. 31, 2024 at the age of 83. He was preceded in death by his parents, Braska and Thelma White; his brother, Albert White; sons, Daniel White and Pete White Jr. (Tracee); daughter, Tiersa Pico (Walter); and grandson, Lane Meadows. He is survived by his brother, Bill White(Pam); daughters, Jennifer…
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