(WOODLAND) Memorial service for Robert Marion Lowe, 80, of Woodland, were Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Bear Creek Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Henderson officiating.Mr. Lowe died Thursday, Sept. 11, at his home.Mr. Lowe is survived by two daughters, Terry Sinquefield of Dallas, Ga., and Patti Goodwin of Phenix City; two…
(ANNISTON) Services for Clara H. Chambers, 94, were at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, at Golden Springs Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Roland P. Brown and the Rev. Jim Simpson officiating. Music was provided by the Rev. Fred Taylor and Mrs. Donna May. Interment followed at Forestlawn Gardens. Mrs. Chambers died Sept. 9.…
Lincoln 38, Handley 34; Wadley 47, Fayetteville 0; Randolph County 26, Ohatchee 20; Clay County 28, Woodland 7 Lincoln 38, Handley 34 The Handley Tigers fell to the Lincoln Bears 38-34 on the road Friday night. Lincoln ran a kickoff back for a touchdown with 4:02 left in the game to seal the win. Darius…
Wadley High School Dates of Inspection/Bid: September 15 through September 19, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Items: (1) 1998 Acura 2.5 TL (Auto), (2) pianos Bids may be left in the office. Wadley High School reserves the right to refuse any and all bids. (37)
A great many Republicans are privately shaking their heads at Sen. John McCain’s choice for his vice presidential running mate, Sarah Palin, who has been governor of Alaska for 18 months and whose previous political experience was as mayor of a small municipality. I understand that she was chosen to pacify the Christian right wing…
“All the things I really like to do are either immoral, illegal or fattening.” Oscar Wilde Immoral? None of your business. Illegal? Too old for that. (Probably too old for immoral too, but let’s not go there.) Fattening? Ah, there’s the rub. Read the other day that Alabama was the third fattest state in the…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THELMA LOUISE MAPP, DECEASED NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT TO: ALL HEIRS OF THELMA LOUISE MAPP, DECEASED You are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of September, 2008, came Brenda Gail Hurst, Executrix/Personal Representative of the Thelma Louise Mapp Estate, and filed in this Court a…
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE ALABAMA, RANDOLPH COUNTY Default having been made in the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jeremy R. McIntosh to Suntrust Mortgage Inc, dated July 26, 2006, said mortgage being recorded in Book 500, Page 766, in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama. . The undersigned,…
(ROANOKE) Graveside services for Curry James Mathis, 78, of Roanoke were Friday, August 29, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Richard Richie officiating. Mr. Mathis died Tuesday, August 26, at the Bill Nichols Veterans Home in Alexander City. Survivors include friend and caregiver, Hazel Calhoun of Roanoke. Mr. Mathis was…
The Wadley Bulldogs overwhelmed the Verbena Red Devils in the first half of Friday night’s contest in Verbena en route to a 44-6 win. Wadley capitalized on Verbena mistakes and with a few big plays, the Dogs found themselves on top 27-0 by the end of the first quarter. “We had a good, solid week…
The Randolph County Grand Jury returned 184 true bills or indictments in its report Thursday. Fifth Judicial Circuit Judge Steve Perryman impaneled the jury but it returned its report to Circuit Judge Ray Martin. The jury commented on questions about absentee voting as follows: “The Grand Jury heard evidence relating to irregularities in the absentee…
The Woodland Bobcats suffered their second loss of the season to region foe Lanett, 36-21, Friday night in Woodland. Lanett pounded away at the Bobcats all night, mounting 275 rushing yards on 36 attempts. “Defensively, we really didn’t stop them all night long,” Woodland head coach Larry Strain said. “We had guys in position all…
According to Alabama Department of Public Health statistics, Randolph County had no reported cases of rabies in 2007 and just one-a rabid raccoon-in 2006. Clay and Cleburne counties also had no reported cases in 2007. Chambers County, however, reported four cases in 2006, five in 2007, and six already in 2008. That is reason for…
ROCK MILLS—The pottery was created from the earth of the Rock Mills area and next weekend it will return to its birthplace as Wehadkee Trade Days hosts a show of historic Rock Mills pottery. In recent years, Rock Mills pottery shows have been held at the Randolph County Heritage Festival in Roanoke and at The…
10:30 a.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets behind the former KFC in Roanoke in the building with the blue awning. 1 p.m. Until further notice, Wadley First United Methodist Church Food_Bank will be open the second Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m. Recipients must meet federal guidelines. Applicants should bring one of the following:…
The Handley Tigers survived a tough region opener with an 18-8 win over Munford Friday night at Wright Stadium. Handley struggled to gain momentum in the first half, allowing Munford to stay in the game. But the Tiger offense came to life in the second half with its infamous rushing attack. “In the second half…
The Southeastern Conference race begins to heat up a little this weekend. Two conference games that on the surface don’t appear to be all that interesting, actually have two pretty good subplots going for them. Georgia’s trip into South Carolina to face a Gamecock team that just lost to Vanderbilt looks to be a mismatch.…
The Wedowee Area Merchants Association has converted the former Wedowee Police Station building in the town’s median to the new Wedowee Welcome Center. Wall pockets mounted inside provide a place for members of the merchants association to leave flyers or brochures for visitors. In addition, a new radio station, 91.1, plays local infomercials as drivers…
(WADLEY) Donald Fernando Clark Sr., 47, of Wadley died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008, at Randolph Medical Center, Roanoke. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church, Wadley, with Elder Thomas Knight officiating. Interment will be at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Wedowee. Mr. Clark will lie in state at…
Those under 65 years of age, uninsured, or without drug prescription coverage have finally caught some luck. Help comes on a bus. The “Help is Here Express” bus drove into Roanoke recently and there were people waiting long before the bus even arrived at the Randolph County Health Department. Chronic disease is responsible for seven…