Auburn coach Gene Chizik had just watched his team destroy Chattanooga 62-24 last Saturday to go 10-0 and move within one win of the SEC West title. He should have been on cloud nine, but Chizik was angry.He wasn’t upset about the way his team played. Even the most critical coach would have had a…
Every campaign season we hear great promises made by Alabama office seekers, only to see those promises ignored when the newly elected take office. Pushing for ethics reform, transparency in government, banning PAC to PAC transfers of campaign funds—all were promised by candidates for the state Legislature in the election cycle prior to the recent…
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Rod Arrington, a single man, to SouthTrust Bank of Alabama, National Association, on the 21st day of February, 1997, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, in Book: 339 Page:…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DEULALAR PAYNE, DECEASED Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 5th day of Nov., 2010, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are…
WADLEY–Wadley Town Council members discussed a potentially negative side to trying to improve recreation facilities—the requirement the sports complex stay open when there are no formal events. Mayor Joe Dabbs, Councilwoman Toni Gay and Town Clerk Lori Hopkins recently attended a mandatory workshop for anyone receiving a Community Development Block Grant and learned those getting…
That’s it. The gloves are coming off this week, people. I’ve done my best all football season to maintain my unbiased stance when it comes to my favorite team. I’ve discussed this often over the last several weeks. But this week, I feel compelled to take a stand on something. I’m sure you all know…
(LANETT) Eddie Ward, 76, of Lanett died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Bethany House in Auburn. Graveside services are planned for Thursday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at Johnson Memorial Gardens in Valley with the Rev. Michael Stiggers officiating. Mr. Ward is survived by his wife, Gloria Ward; his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Rhonda…
WEDOWEE—Randolph County Commission has heard from neighbors and operators of Wedowee Quarry and discussed its impact on the roads leading to and from the Ava community. Sam Reed of Birmingham, vice president of products and sales of APAC’s Wedowee Quarry, addressed the workshop meeting regarding complaints from neighbors about night work and other issues. He…
(TALLADEGA) Funeral services for William Gordon Thornton, 79, were at Usrey Chapel, Talladega, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at 2 p.m. Burial was in Stockdale Baptist Cemetery. Mr. Thornton died Thursday, Nov. 4, at his residence. He was a native of Roanoke and lived most of his life in Talladega. He was a member of Stockdale…
(TALLASSEE) Kelly Dawn Gay Railey, 46, of Tallassee, formerly of Randolph County, died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kelly died at the home of her parents in Millbrook with her loving family at her side. Graveside services for Kelly were Sunday, Nov. 7, at Lightwood Cemetery near Holtville. Officiating were…
(LaGRANGE, Ga.) Brenda Faye Royster, 62 of LaGrange, Ga., died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. Mrs. Royster was born Feb. 19, 1948, in Roanoke, daughter of Nannie Will Butler and the late Horace Butler. Survivors include her husband, William Julian Royster; daughter, Karen Royster; son, Dennis Royster; three grandchildren; sisters, Geraldine Shepard, Diane Carson and Linda…
(REEDVILLE, Va.) Thomas Franklin Clegg, Sr., 85, of Reedville, Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, with his loving wife of 65 years, Lora Clegg, and his caring family by his side. Services and interment will be private at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Wadley, Ala., at a later date. Tom was born July 4, 1925, Independence…
(PINE MOUNTAIN, Ga.) Felton Haynes Smith, 92, of Pine Mountain, Ga., died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010. Mr. Smith was born Jan. 21, 1918, in Roanoke. He was the son of the late Ernest Jefferson Smith and Tennie Cooper Smith. Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Army during World War II and fought during the Battle…
(FIVE POINTS) Funeral services for Grace Thompson “Ninney” Hudson, 96, of Five Points will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Standing Rock Methodist Church with the Revs. Bill Williams and Paul Messer officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Mrs. Hudson will lie in state for one hour before the…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Inez Smith Mitchell, 90, of Roanoke will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at Big Springs Baptist Church with the Revs. Jacky Simmons and Scott Whaley officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home…
(ROANOKE) Graveside service for Maureen L. Mitchell Sansom, 94, of Roanoke, formerly of Talladege, will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Talladega. Mrs. Sansom died Sunday, Nov. 7, at Traylor Nursing Home. Mrs. Sansom is survived by two sons and their wives, David and Camille Mitchell of Columbus, Ga.,…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Curtis Cornelius Baldwin, 76, of Roanoke will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Chris Baldwin and Rhonda Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in Highway Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday, Nov.…
(FIVE POINTS) Zack Allen Jr., 74, of Five Points died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. The funeral was Saturday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Five Points with the Rev. Tommy Finley, pastor, officiating. Mr. Allen is survived by his children and their spouses, Yvonne…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Vivian Marie Nix, 66, of Roanoke will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at Rock Mills Baptist Church with the Revs. Billy Allen and Kenneth Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home on…
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