Some long-time observers of downtown Roanoke believe there is a renewed energy and life in its businesses. Someone commented with some satisfaction the other day that he went downtown and couldn’t find a parking place.That doesn’t happen often. But with new store openings supporting those already there and fighting for a piece of the consumer’s…

Arrests Delvin O’Neal Phillips, 26, of Valley – two counts of failure to appear in court (child support and driving with a suspended license) – April 26 Anthony Dale Dutton, 33, of 24 County Rd. 665, Roanoke – four counts of failure to appear in court (third-degree burglary, unauthorized use of a vehicle, driving with…

Arrests Ayanna Sutton, 26, of 468 Rebecca Lane, Apt. 17, Roanoke – DUI – April 27 Michael Keith Moon, 35, of 306 Peachtree St., Apt. 464, Roanoke – DUI (drugs) – April 27 Kelvin Dematri Staples, 34, of LaGrange, Ga. – DUI – on April 26 Genny Ann McDaniel, 28, of 605 Stone Ave., Roanoke…

LAKE WEDOWEE—The Chimney Cove Boat Show this year will include a cardboard boat regatta, team tug of war and sandcastle-building contest, all during Memorial Day weekend on Lake Wedowee. Paddling 4 Paws, the cardboard boat regatta, is a fundraiser for Randolph County Animal Shelter and starts Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m. Participants will build…

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jackie L. Brown and Caysie E. Brown, husband and wife, to Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, on the 24th day of June, 2005, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, in…

The other day my son, age 15 and all that entails, called me into the “man cave” to look at the new background he had put up on his computer screen. People download and display these things for all sorts of reasons, but mostly, they seem to select images to sooth and settle them before…

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Gena Cofield, an unmarried woman, to Long Beach Mortgage Company, on the 13th day of December, 2002, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 437, Page 755;…

The spring book sale for the Randolph County Animal Shelter will again cover two Saturdays, May 9 and May 16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Evelyn Smith, fundraising chairman for the eighth year, is asking for book contributions. The volunteers have to sort and shelve the books according to type, such as westerns, self-improvement,…

WEDOWEE—Randolph County Board of Education member Wayne King said the absence of a driver’s education teacher at Randolph County High School is costing student lives, not to mention the parents’ insurance rates. During Thursday’s board meeting, King noted the school lost its driver’s education teacher two years ago when Darrell Hardin became elementary counselor. RCHS…

(ROANOKE) Internment services for Mr. Travis Grant Smith, 72, of Roanoke will be Monday, April 27, 2009, at 4 p.m. at Rock Mills Cemetery. Mr. Smith died Sunday, April 26, at Randolph Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Wenona Virginia Chasteen Smith of Roanoke; one sister, Camelia (husband James) Jackson of Roanoke; two nephews, Jamie…

(ANGLETON, Texas) Services for Nellie Sue Waldrep, 75, of Angleton, Texas, formerly of Randolph County, will be Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at 10 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home Chapel, Wedowee, with Pastor Alan Anglin officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Lanett. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to…

(WADLEY) Services for William Michael Tucker, 60, of Wadley, will be Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Zenus Windsor officiating. Burial will follow in Wadley City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28. Mr. Tucker…

(LaFAYETTE) Services for Mavis Ellen Williams Heard, 84, of LaFayette were Sunday, April 26, 2009, at 3 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Keith Rivers officiating. Burial followed in Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery, Woodland. Mrs. Heard died Saturday, April 25, George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital, Valley. Mrs. Heard is survived by one son,…

(ROANOKE) Graveside services for Flora Nell “Mama Nell” Harry, 84, of Roanoke will be at 11 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, at Randolph Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Gary Baugh officiating. The family will accept friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mrs. Harry died Friday, April 24, at Traylor Nursing…

(CLEVELAND, Ohio) Bobby R. Knight, 76, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Rock Mills, Ala., died Monday, April 13, 2009. Services were held at Dolman Funeral Home in Cleveland on April 16. Survivors include his wife, Cathy Knight; four daughters; grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Local relatives include three sisters, Mildred Bassett, Wynona…

(ROANOKE) Services for Charles Francis Neighbors, 85, of Roanoke were Monday, April 27, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Roanoke First United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Baccus officiating. Burial followed at Cedarwood Cemetery. Mr. Neighbors died Saturday, April 25, at Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke. Survivors include his wife, Mary Frank Weathers Neighbors of Roanoke;…

(WOODLAND) Services for Dewey W. Shelnutt, 82, of Woodland were Sunday, April 26, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Noonday Congregational Christian Church with the Rev. Harold Bonner officiating. Burial followed in Shadowlawn Cemetery in LaGrange, Ga. Mr. Shelnutt died Friday, April 24, at his home. Mr. Shelnutt is survived by his wife, Essie Mae Smith…

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Services for Henry Alais Kirby, 66, of Jacksonville, Fla., were Sunday, April 26, 2009, at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Edward Herren officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor’s Crossroads Church of Christ Cemetery, Roanoke. Mr. Kirby died Wednesday, April 22, at Baptist Health Hospital in Jacksonville. Survivors include three sisters,…

(ROANOKE) Services for Lera Joiner Boyd Phillips, 77, of Roanoke will be Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Revs. R.L. Jones, L.B. Houston, Calvin Trammell and William Phillips officiating. Burial will follow at Peace and Goodwill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home…

(LINEVILLE) Services for Peggy Joyce Butler, 69 of Lineville will be Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Lineville Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Colquett officiating. Burial will follow in New Harmony Christian Church Cemetery. Mrs. Butler died Monday, April 27, at her residence. She was born in Bayview, but lived in Montevallo…