(ROME, Ga.) Joel Hamilton Traylor, 79, of Rome, Ga., died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, in a Rome hospital. _Mr. Traylor was born in Woodland, Ala., on Jan. 3, 1930, the son of the late George Traylor and Tessie Whitten Traylor. Mr. Traylor was a 1953 graduate of Auburn University with a degree in industrial management.…
(ROANOKE) Sam H. Foster Sr., 51, of Roanoke died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Mr. Foster was born in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Dec. 31, 1957. He was a member of Wehadkee Baptist Church, Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia Foster of Roanoke; two daughters, Cheryl Hatcher and husband J.T. and…
Wadley 3, Verbena 0; Handley 63, Munford 7; Woodland 14, Lanett 9; Clay County 41, Randolph County 10. Wadley 3, Verbena 0 The Wadley Bulldogs and the Verbena Red Devils were locked in a scoreless defensive struggle through three quarters Friday night at Wadley. The game was won for Wadley on a 34-yard field goal…
The Randolph County Commission is considering the feasibility of closing a section of County Road 275, in the Foster’s Crossroads community, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the eastern U.S. 431 right of way boundary and the terminus of County Road 275, thence run northerly along said County Road 275…
The Randolph County Commission is considering the feasibility of closing County Road 612, in the Midway community, being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of County Road 612 and County Road 712, for a point of beginning, thence run westerly along said County Road 612, 0.513 miles to the intersection of County…
The Horseshoe Bend Generals ended nearly a decade-long losing streak to Wadley Friday night with a 29-19 win in Wadley. Wadley was unable to stop Horseshoe Bend’s relentless rushing attack all night long. The Generals rushed for 245 yards against the youthful Bulldogs. “We didn’t play well,” Wadley head coach Randy Sparks said. “The growing…
CANTON, Ga.—Two Roanoke women were injured in an automobile accident on Sunday afternoon on I-575 in Canton, Ga. Alisha Yarbrough, 30, of 1279 Country Club Rd., Roanoke, was the driver of the 1999 Ford Explorer that was traveling southbound in the left lane of I-575 when it lost control, crossed over the right lane and…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: TAMMY LYNN INGRAM, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to James F. Ingram on the 26th day of August, 2009, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate Court of Randolph County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against…
French-Hammond Park will present the third annual Family Fun Day on Labor Day weekend, Sunday, Sept. 6. There will be activities for children, teens and adults. Some highlights include a talent show featuring our local stars, live music with Ryan Robertson and Roger Hammett, carnival booths, games, crafts and lots of food. The gates open…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. SM 09-079 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT LLC, PLAINTIFF VS. ANGELA KELLEY, DEFENDANT NOTICE OF COMPLAINT Angela Kelley, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Emergency Medical Transport LLC complaint for unpaid balance on account by Oct. 15, 2009, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against her in Case No.…
Every southerner who flies is probably familiar with the line: “No matter if you’re going to heaven or hell, you’ve got to pass through the Atlanta airport.” The Memphis connection westward has altered that suggestion somewhat, but not much. And if you’re headed to Atlanta or Memphis by air, you’ve got to first fly the…
State and local leaders, state Rep. Richard Laird and U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers met Friday with a company interested in purchasing Plantation Patterns, according to Wadley Mayor Jim Dabbs, who said it was a “very good meeting.” There was a complete expression of ideas about what may or may not be possible, he said. Third…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STANLEY SIKES NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY EXECUTRIX Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 26th day of August, 2009, by the Hon. Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons…
Arrests Randall Lee Overton, 31, of 1411 County Rd. 87, Roanoke – two counts of failure to appear in court – Aug. 31 Christina Lynn Senn, 34, of 2508 Centerway Dr., Roanoke – probation violation – Aug. 31 Tracy Lester Ward, 28, of 133 County Rd. 265, Wedowee – possession of a controlled substance and…
FOSTER’S CROSSROADS—Summer on Lake Wedowee began with the drowning death of a young man and now it has ended the same way. Dustin Daniel “Dusty” McFalls, 21, of Powder Springs, Ga., died on Saturday afternoon while swimming at the home of his cousin on County Road 2641 near Buchanan Creek, north of Foster’s Bridge. Wylette…
The burden of debt from faulty railroad bonds hindered the economic growth of Randolph County for decades. Additionally, the population dropped by 8,053 people between 1860 and 1870 following the Civil War. There were various reasons. Obviously, many men did not return home after the war. Either they were killed in battle, died of disease,…
Arrests Rodney Bernard Dozier Jr., 18, of 416 Government St., Roanoke – criminal coercion – Aug. 31 James Oliver Weathers Jr., 38, of 64 Ziglar Blvd., Roanoke – DUI – Aug. 30 David Mitchell Dewberry, 39, of 610 Randolph St., Roanoke – public drunkenness – Aug. 29 Bobbie Robinson, 48, of 530 Cotney St., Roanoke…
Alabama is replacing Jabez Lamar Monroe Curry with Helen Keller in the U.S. Capitol’s statuary collection , and I haven’t heard any loud outcry emanating from the Heart of Dixie. That’s probably because the blind, deaf and mute Ms. Keller, born in Tuscumbia, has been an inspiration to the world in a way a Confederate…
An antique tractor and power show will be Saturday, Sept. 5, at Wedowee Kiwanis Park from 8 a.m. until ? Admission is $5 for those 12 and older. Equipment exhibitors get in free. The event includes craft vendors, swap and trade, flea market items, antique farm equipment displays and demonstrations, professional lawnmower pullers and concessions.…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. SM 09-072 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT LLC, PLAINTIFF VS. RONNIE ONEAL TATUM, DEFENDANT NOTICE OF COMPLAINT Ronnie Oneal Tatum, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer Emergency Medical Transport LLC complaint for unpaid balance on account by Oct. 15, 2009, or thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in…