(WEDOWEE) The funeral for Ruth Grant Wakefield, 87, of Wedowee was Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Todd Noren-Hentz officiating. Burial followed at Wedowee City Cemetery.Mrs. Wakefield passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, at Tanner-East Alabama Medical Center in Wedowee.A Wedowee native, Mrs. Wakefield was born Nov. 19, 1934, the daughter…
(DELTA) A graveside services for W.C. Siggers, 67, of Delta was Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at 3 p.m. at New Hope West Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Billy East officiating. Mr. Siggers passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, at his home. He was born in Randolph County, but spent the last 42 years in Clay…
(AUBURN) Harold Craft, 81, of Auburn died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at his residence. A graveside service will be Sunday, Jan. 2, at 1:30 p.m. at LaFayette City Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the cemetery on Sunday from 1 to 1:30 p.m. prior to the service. Harold was born in Randolph County on…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DEWEY EUGENE KEITH, DEC. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Nancy Cobb on the 17th day of December, 2021, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of the Probate…
Addison and Ansley Payne of Wedowee harvest a crop of collard, turnip and mustard greens, broccoli and rutabagas at their farm in the Mount Pleasant community. The vegetables are ready to sell just in time for a New Year’s Day lunch and a prosperous 2022.
LaFAYETTE – A Roanoke man was taken into custody on Sunday in Chambers County after first responders heard gunshots when responding to a call. At approximate 5:10 p.m., Chambers County Sheriff’s Office deputies and LaFayette EMS received a call regarding a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound at Antioch Church on Highway 50, southwest of LaFayette. The…
December 20th – December 27th Roanoke Cal Maurice McFarlin, 24, of 606 Commerce St., Roanoke – failure to appear in court – Dec. 26 Alyssa Todd, 33, of 606 Commerce St., Roanoke – menacing – Dec. 26 Zachery Dalton Noles, 24, of 506 Martha St., Roanoke – resisting arrest, possession of a concealed weapon without…
December 20th – December 27th Arrests Melvin Lewis Robinson, 69, of 623 Coleman St., Roanoke – failure to appear in court (unemployment violation) – Dec. 25 James Dwight Weber, 47, of 915 County Rd. 665, Heflin – second-degree receiving stolen property – Dec. 22 William Keith Brooks, 41, of 4127 County Rd. 26, Wadley –…
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help create RV store, service center and camping resort in Heflin MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to bring new commerce to the city of Heflin and create 130 jobs in northeast Alabama. The $950,000 Community Development Block Grant awarded to Heflin will pave the way…
MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded 25 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to help victims of crime across Alabama. The organizations receiving funding offer a variety of services that support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse and other crimes. Services can include counseling, safe shelter, court advocacy, legal services…
(ATLANTA) Oscar James Shears, 70, of Atlanta, formerly of Roanoke, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at his home. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 29, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. A graveside services will be Thursday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. at New Harmony Baptist Church in the…
(ROANOKE) Winford Benard Heath, 54, of Roanoke passed away Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at WellStar North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, Ga. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. A graveside service will be Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 1 p.m. at Skyview Memorial Gardens in…
(STANDING ROCK) There will be a memorial service for Neal Hudson, 60, of Standing Rock on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Standing Rock Methodist Church. Mr. Hudson passed away on Sept. 1, 2021. Born Dec. 30, 1960, he was a graduate of Handley High School. He is survived by his mother, Audrey…
A memorial service for Thomas Waymon Paul, 84, will be Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Cahaba Heights. The family will receive guests one hour before the service. Burial will be in Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo at 12:30 p.m. Mr. Paul passed away Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. He…
(LaFAYETTE) Mrs. Willie Mae Barker, 93, of LaFayette passed away Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. A graveside service will be Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. at Sweet Home Baptist Church Cemetery in Five Points with the Rev.…
(BOWDON, Ga.) Gary Lee Wright Sr., 83, of Bowdon, Ga., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. The funeral was Sunday, Dec. 26, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Hannah officiated. Interment was in Centralhatchee Baptist Church Cemetery in Franklin,…
(SPRINGFIELD, S.C.) The funeral for retired Staff Sgt. Gail Marie Boyd, 72, of Springfield, S.C., will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, S.C., with the Rev. Timothy Barr officiating. Burial will be in Springfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family from 6 to 8 p.m.…
WOODLAND – Deonne Parmer, 60, of Woodland passed away Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, at her residence. The memorial service will be Tuesday, Dec. 28, at Midway Full Gospel Church on Highway 22 in Roanoke. Family is invited to arrive at 5 p.m. and friends at 6 p.m. Deonne was an avid reader and a loving…
(WOODLAND) The funeral for John Campos Jr., 81, of Woodland will be Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, at noon at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tim Callaway officiating. Burial will follow at Alexander City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday before services. Mr. Campos passed…
Wedowee Police Department will conduct traffic safety checkpoints during the holiday season. The checkpoints will be conducted from Dec. 22 through Jan. 2. If you are stopped, please be prepared to present your driver’s license, proof of insurance and vehicle registration to the officers. The department asks the public for their patience and support in…