Johnny Leroy Smith
(WEDOWEE) Johnny Leroy Smith, 72, of Wedowee passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Karen Harbour Smith of Wedowee; one son, John Casey Smith of Chelsea; and two grandchildren, Braxton Smith and Barrett Smith. An East Point, Ga., native, Mr. Smith was born on Dec. 10, 1951, the…
Read MoreJoel Thomas Cunningham
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Joel Thomas Cunningham, Sr., 87, of Wedowee will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 2 p.m. CST at Bethel East Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Runels and Bro. Wendell Ford officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1-2 p.m.…
Read MoreDontavius “Tae” Snead
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) Dontavius “Tae” Snead, 21, of LaGrange, Ga., formerly of Roanoke passed away on Thursday May 9, 2024 in San Diego, Ca. Public viewing will be Friday May 24 from 3-6 p.m. at New Beginning Outreach Ministry. Funeral services will be Saturday May 25, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church Riley St. with…
Read MoreBetty Ann Holloway
(VALLEY) Betty Ann Holloway, 87, of Valley passed away on Friday May 17, 2024 at Bethany House in Auburn. Graveside services were Sunday May 19 at 4 p.m. EST at the Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett with the Rev. Phillip Saylor officiating. Grace Memorial Funeral Home- Clay County, Lineville.
Read MoreRosa Lee Brown
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Rosa Lee Brown, 79, of Wedowee, were Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Milford McClain officiating. Interment followed at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Brown passed away on Friday, May 17 at her residence. Survivors include her grandson, Oakley Brown; two granddaughters, Roxanne…
Read MoreJames Donald Freeman
(RANBURNE) Funeral services for James Donald Freeman, 85, of Ranburne will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 3 p.m. Central time at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ronnie Cook and Bro. Keith Benefield officiating. Burial will follow at Bowdon City Cemetery in Bowdon, Ga. The family will receive friends at the funeral home…
Read MoreWanda Jo Bridges Braswell
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Wanda Jo Bridges Braswell, 72, of Roanoke will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 12 noon at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Anthony Caldwell and Bro. Scott Whaley officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1-4 p.m. on Friday,…
Read MoreRock Mills’s Norred to participate in 49th straight Bike Hike
Pat Norred of Rock Mills is one of Bike Hike’s most prominent and longest supporters. This year marks the 49th Bike Hike that she will participate in. In the beginning, she was riding her bike the entire 25-mile trip. Today, she supports the Learning Center’s Bike Hike in other ways. “Those students out there, they…
Read MoreNorthern lights in the south
Last Friday the Northern Lights were visible in the southern United States, including in Randolph County, which is quite rare. This unusual occurrence was due to a particularly strong solar storm, known as a geomagnetic storm. This storm occurred when a large burst of solar wind hit the earth’s magnetosphere. This particular storm was rated…
Read More4ADOT exploring changes to 431 near Welch
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is seeking public feedback on a proposed road expansion project that could help ease traffic congestion on Highway 431 in Welch. ALDOT, in cooperation with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is proposing a project that will address congestion issues by providing drivers a means to safely maneuver around other vehicles…
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