(GRAHAM) Thurmon Byron Lovvorn, 83, of Graham died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010.Mr. Lovvorn was born July 13, 1927, in Randolph County to the late H. Floy and Pearl Lanier Lovvorn. He retired from Bremen-Bowdon Investment Company after 38 years of service and was a cattle farmer. Mr. Lovvorn was also a faithful member of Shiloh…
Randolph County Historical Society and Randolph County Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the Rock Mills Folk Pottery Show Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. One added feature of this year’s event will be a silent auction consisting of five historic pottery pieces, and all are attributed to the Randolph and Chambers county…
(CRAGFORD) Funeral services for Kenneth Franklin Wade, 54, of Cragford will be Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville with Bro. David Rush and the Rev. Braden Morrison officiating. Burial will follow in County Line Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Wade died Saturday, Sept. 4, at UAB Medical Center. He…
The fall term of the Randolph County Grand Jury concluded with jurors returning 186 true bills or indictments. The jurors reported to Fifth Judicial Circuit Judge Ray D. Martin. They toured the jail and courthouse with Randolph County Commission Chairman Doyle Allen and thought that all structures were in good condition. Jurors agreed with Chairman…
The Randolph County Tigers continued to make big strides under new coach Randy Sparks with a 21-14 win over region opponent LaFayette Friday night. Randolph County was able to run the ball with a little more consistency to supplement its passing game. “We did a lot of good things,” Randolph County head coach Randy Sparks…
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness described in and secured by that certain mortgage executed by James Bell Jr., single and Tawanda Calloway, single to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) acting solely as nominee for Lender, Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., and Lender’s successors and assigns, dated April 4, 2007, and…
(Florence) Inis Flossie Wilson, 95, of Florence, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010 at Mitchell-Hollingsworth. The graveside service will be Saturday, Sept. 11, at 2:00 p.m. at the Napolean Cemetery near Wedowee. The Rev. Lloyd Gibbs will officiate. Mrs. Wilson taught in elementary and high schools in Randolph and Lauderdale counties for 42 years. She was…
The Handley Tigers made their mark on their new region with a 48-0 waxing of B.B. Comer Friday night at Wright Field. The Handley defense stepped up in a big way, holding Comer to just 53 total yards. Handley’s offense, on the other hand, was running like a well-oiled machine. The Tigers controlled the line…
WEDOWEE—Randolph County Commission will ask for bids from companies that can help clean and restore the marble floors and walls in Randolph County Courthouse. During the last meeting of the commission, Jeff Nolen of Roanoke told the group that the Alabama white marble in the courthouse is from Sylacauga and is some of the best…
(BIRMINGHAM) Kathryn Gay Tice, 89, of Birmingham, formerly a long time resident of Phenix City, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, in Birmingham. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 2, in the chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Phenix City, with the Rev. Alan Griffith officiating. Private interment will be in Lakeview Memory Gardens. Mrs.…
The Woodland Bobcats continued to showcase their offensive prowess with a 57-24 region win over Horseshoe Bend Friday night in Woodland. Even without starting tailback Joshua Heard, who was sitting the game out with a minor injury, the Bobcats rolled up 457 total offensive yards. Woodland was able to control the tempo of the game…
(LaGRANGE, Ga.) Horace McCormick, 72, of LaGrange, Ga., died Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Hospice LaGrange. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Mr. McCormick was born May 26, 1938, in Roanoke, the son of the late Charlie and Sara Simmons McCormick. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Albert…
Arrests Jeffery Dewayne Garrett, 31, of 249 McCarter Dr., Roanoke – harassment (simple assault) – Sept. 5 Amber Perry Arnett, 26, of 368 Twin Lakes Dr., Roanoke – illegal possession of prescription drugs – Sept. 4 David James “Tab” Calloway Jr., 28, of 473 Satterwhite St., Roanoke – harassment – Sept. 4 Cinnequa Whatley, 25,…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: JEAN B. MARTIN, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the estate of Jean B. Martin, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 31st day of Aug., 2010, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said…
People fought and died to bring reforms to the working man and unions were a big part of that. We celebrated Labor Day Monday but a huge chunk of people out there do not know children as young as six or seven once worked 12-to-16-hour days in the mills. Children were beaten to keep them…
(ROANOKE) Graveside services for Martha Elizabeth Henderson, 90, of Roanoke were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, at Randolph Memory Gardens with the Rev. Bobby Burroughs officiating. Mrs. Henderson died Thursday, Sept. 2, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Survivors include one daughter, Donna Elizabeth Henderson of Auburn; one son, James Guy (wife Pam)…
(GADSDEN) Harry Ray Coker, 79, of Gadsden died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, in Houston, Texas, after an extended illness. Ray was a retired Teamster Truck Driver and held many safe driving awards, including a Million Miles Safety Award. He was a Mason and Shriner and past master of the Coosa Bend Lodge. He was a…
I spent nearly 27 years working in the Alabama Judicial System under four chief justices and numerous associate justices. All but a very few I held in high regard. Today I respect our chief justice, Sue Bell Cobb, and perhaps two or three other justices to do what is right and not political. That’s not…
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Heather R. Shelnutt, a single person, to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., on the 25th day of September, 2008, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, in MORT Book 536 Page…
(FIVE POINTS) George Beard Sr., 79, of Five Points died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at his residence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Five Points with pastor Cecilia Broome officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Beard is survived by his wife,…