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Ellen Turner
(BREMEN, GA) Ellen Turner, 85, of Bremen, Ga., passed away on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at her residence. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Turner Morgan of Roanoke; two sons, Robert Alan Turner of Tennessee and David Edward Turner of Roanoke; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. An Atlanta native, Mrs. Turner was born on Dec. 4,…
Read MoreTony V. Rowland
The Celebration of Life will be held for Tony V. Rowland on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023 at 3 p.m. at the Yard Party ATL Event Space, 1268 Georgia Highway 138, Riverdale, GA 30296. Please RSVP to [email protected].
Read MoreJohnny Screws
(WADLEY) Funeral services for Johnny Screws, 69, of Wadley will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Corinth Christian Church with Bro. Mike Kirby officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30-2 p.m. on Wednesday before services begin. Mr. Screws passed…
Read MoreKathy Prince
(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Kathy Prince, 61, of Woodland were Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, at 3 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with her brothers officiating. Burial followed at Napoleon Church of Christ Cemetery. Ms. Prince passed away Thursday, Sept. 14, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga. Survivors include two sisters, Wilda Yarbrough (Max) of…
Read MoreCarl Wilburn Battles, Jr.
(WEDOWEE) Carl Wilburn Battles, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, at the age of 78 in Carrollton, Ga., surrounded by his family. He was born in Rome, Ga., on May 8, 1945, to the late Carl Wilburn and Elnora Battles. Mr. Battles was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved and…
Read MoreIrwin Jones
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Irwin Jones, 70, of Wedowee were held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Stan Miller and the Rev. Don Ellis officiating. Burial followed at the Wedowee City Cemetery. Mr. Jones passed away on Monday, Sept. 11, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta.…
Read MoreAlex Lynch
(GOODWATER) Graveside services for Alex Lynch, 42, of Goodwater will be held Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the Oak Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Lynch passed away at his residence on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. He was born in Landstuhl, Germany and came with his family back to the United States in…
Read MoreFootball Friday Night: RCHS survives in Ragland; Handley, Wadley, Central continue winning ways
On a night when the region contests involving the local teams yielded completely lopsided results, it was the lone non-region game that provided the greatest drama. RCHS found themselves in a back and forth affair at Ragland Friday, but the Tigers landed the final two decisive blows – one on offense and one on defense…
Read MoreCounty facing $1M budget shortage
Randolph County Chief Financial Officer Travis Heard told the county commissioners at their work shop meeting on Thursday, the county is facing a major budget crisis. “According to requests versus revenue, you will need to cut $1,045,000 from the proposed budget,” he said. Heard went on to say the county is back at pre-pandemic revenue…
Read MoreArea high school football summary
Last week Results Handley 32, J’ville 24 RCHS 38, Ch’burg 28 Wadley 41, Sp. Garden 7 Clay Ctrl. 41, Tallassee 7 Ranburne 38, F’ville 19 BB Comer 45, Woodland 0 Standout performances Jaquez Wilkes, Wadley: 25 car., 161 yards, 2 TD E.J. Goss, Handley: 31 car., 188 yards, 2 TD Cannon Kyles, Handley: 111 rush…
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