(ANNISTON) A graveside service for Michael Jerome “Wanky” Terrell, 43, of Anniston, formerly of Wedowee, was Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at Maple Grove Cemetery. Pastor Bob McClain, Pastor Joyce White, Pastor Craig McClure and Deacon Dewitt Sheppard officiated.Mr. Terrell passed away Thursday, Sept. 9, at his home.Michael was a gifted and passionate barber and worked…
(ALICEVILLE) Sara Jane Harmon Tackett, 80, of Aliceville passed away Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at DCH Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at First Baptist Church of Aliceville with the Rev. Charlie Wilson officiating. A private burial will be held in Franconia-Oak Grove Cemetery with. Visitation will…
(ANNISTON) The funeral for Emma J. Baker, 85, will be Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Anniston Funeral Service Outreach Ministry in Russell H. Williams Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Carlton Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Baker passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15. Mrs. Baker graduated in 1954 from…
(ROANOKE) Bernice C. Hill Watts, 82 of Roanoke, passed away Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. A graveside services will be Saturday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. at Skyview Memorial Gardens in the Welch community with the Rev. Douglas…
Lindsay Fincher of Wedowee was crowned Miss University of Alabama at the competition held on Saturday at the Bama Theatre in Birmingham. TUSCALOOSA – The University of Alabama will host its annual Miss University of Alabama scholarship program at The Bama Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. Lindsay Fincher of Wedowee will be among…
Lindsay Fincher of Wedowee was crowned Miss University of Alabama at the competition held on Saturday at the Bama Theatre in Birmingham.
MONTGOMERY – Want to see further improvements in broadband access in Alabama? Here’s is a simple way Alabamians can help. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is requesting information about broadband internet access and speed from Alabama residents and businesses. Alabamians are encouraged to take the speed survey at https://alabama.speedsurvey.org/ to help the…
WEDOWEE – Emily Shelton, M.D., is joining Tanner Healthcare for Women’s patient care team in Carrollton, Ga. – and expanding the practice with a new location in Wedowee. Dr. Shelton earned her medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and completed her internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at…
Roanoke Police filed the following arrest reports. Frankie Stephen Navarro, 23, of 1705 Main St., Roanoke – failure to appear in court – Sept. 21 Aquarious Terrell Hunter, 28, of 446 Pine St., Roanoke – failure to appear in court – Sept. 19 Charles Junior Sprayberry, 54, of 605 Randolph t., Roanoke – two counts…
RCSO reported the following arrests. Montavious Antuan Bryant, 34, of 2021 Morgan St., Roanoke – probation violation and first-degree theft – Sept. 16 Christopher Lamar Clark, 34, of 4091 County Rd. 237, Roanoke – failure to appear in court (child support) – Sept. 16 Victor Emmanuel Gurley II, 30, of 1254 County Rd. 59, Roanoke…
WEDOWEE – In their meeting last week, Randolph County Board of Education approved the budget for 2021-2022. According to budget documents, the projected general fund revenue for the next year is $19,184,003 with general fund expenses being estimated at $18,763,881. Approximately 77 percent of the general fund budget is for employees’ salaries and benefits. After…
Roanoke City Council passed its annual budget Monday, setting forth the projected revenue and expenses for the city for the 2021-22 fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. The budget passed 3-1, with Council member John Frank Houston abstaining. The lone “No” vote came from Council member Tammi Holley, who was not comfortable with the increase…
Roanoke Utilities Board met in its regular meeting on Monday afternoon and highlights of the meeting include leaks, cuts and cost increases. Manager Pam Bonner stated there was a bad leak at the Candlewick water tank. After an emergency was declared, Brian Pilgrim was able to contact Strain Construction, and they repaired the leak the…
Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the City of Roanoke Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Courtroom at the Roanoke Justice Center. The purpose of this hearing shall be to receive public comments…
Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke City Council will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the Courtroom at the Roanoke Justice Center located at 30 West Point Street. The purpose of this hearing shall be…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FAYE RITCHERSON WYLIE, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTION In the Matter of the Estate of Faye Ritcherson Wylie, deceased Letters of Testamentary on the Estate of Faye Ritcherson Wylie, deceased, having been granted to Ellen Wylie Sims, as Executor, on the…
(WEDOWEE) The funeral service for Douglas Sims Jr., 83, of Wedowee was Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. A.J. Sims officiating. Burial followed at Zion’s Rest Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Sims passed away Monday, Sept. 13, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga. A Randolph County native,…
(ROCKMART, Ga.) Jonathan Cory Higgins of Rockmart, Ga., formerly of Woodland, Ala., passed away Sept. 10, 2021. He was 40. A memorial service will be on Saturday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home, Bowdon, Ga. Bro. David Daniel will officiate. In accordance to his wishes, his body was cremated.…
(HOGANSVILLE, Ga.) Nora Narvelle Langley Duke, 94, of Hogansville, Ga., passed away Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. The funeral will be Thursday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. EDT at Higgins Funeral Home at Hunter-Allen-Myhand. Interment will follow at Big Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Roanoke. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 to 7…
(LINEVILLE) The funeral for Miriam Jeanette Brooks, 82, of Lineville was Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Wesley’s Chapel Christian Church, Lineville (Randolph County), with the Rev. Billy Todd officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Brooks passed away Monday, Sept. 13, at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery. Born in Rock…