(LAGRANGE, Ga.) Betty Jo Murphy, 74, of LaGrange, Ga., died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at her home.Mrs. Murphy was born Feb. 16, 1933, in Randolph County, Ala., daughter of the late George Dewey Hale and Jessie Mae Heard Hale. She had lived in LaGrange most of her life and was a member of South Highland…
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) — Most folks across East Alabama remember clearly the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On that awful day, when over 3,000 innocent Americans lost their lives, our world indeed changed. We’ve seen some of the results of those changes right here in Alabama, and many more across the U.S. You may have…
Senior citizens listened intently as the Roanoke City Council heard plans to renovate and enlarge the present senior citizens center on West Point Street. Ellen Austin, community development director with East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission, presented resolutions to be signed for a Community Development Block Grant application for the Senior Citizen Center. The…
(CLEVELAND, Ohio) Edith Elizabeth Winston Thomas, 73, of Cleveland, Ohio, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in Kennesaw, Ga. Services were Friday, July 27, at 9 a.m. at Everlasting Baptist Church, Cleveland, Ohio, with the Rev. DeWitt Chappell Jr. officiating. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas was born May 10, 1934, in Roanoke to William…
While it seems the school year just ended, the new school year for students will begin Thursday, Aug. 9, in Roanoke city schools. As staff prepares for the new school year Superintendent Chuck Marcum said, “We’re excited about the 2007-2008 school year. This is a very exciting time to be a student. It’s a very…
(LAGRANGE, Ga.) James Thomas Smallwood, 65, of LaGrange, Ga., died Friday, July 27, 2007. Mr. Smallwood was born Dec. 24, 1941, in Roanoke, son of the late Handley T. Smallwood and Cora Lee Fowler Smallwood. He had lived in LaGrange most of his life and was a member of Lloyd Presbyterian Church. Mr. Smallwood was…
I’ve lost a lot of faith in professional sports and the athletes who play them recently. Growing up with Dan Marino as my football hero, it’s hard to watch ESPN these days and see Tank Johnson, Pacman Jones and Michael Vick getting all kinds of media attention. Strip clubs, fights, guns, dogfighting — yes, I…
WEDOWEE – As school in Randolph County starts Thursday, Aug. 9, Superintendent Wayne Wortham encourages all parents of kindergartners and any newcomers to Randolph County to get their children registered for class before the first day of school. Many schools will have orientation during the next week, and Wortham also encouraged parental attendance at these…
BETHEL – As one navigates and curves and enjoys the scenery of the Bethel community in northeast Randolph County, you probably wouldn’t think twice about a nondescript former store building. That is, unless there’s a big tour bus parked out front. For 14 years with little fuss or fanfare, Mike Bailey of the Bethel community…
The new Randolph County Farmers Market will have its grand opening this Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon. The Farmers Market is located in front of the county-owned building formerly occupied by Terry 431 and American Apparel on U.S. 431 south of Roanoke. Free hot dogs will be given away from 11 until noon, and…
A pair of local anglers placed third last weekend at the Fishers of Men Legacy Series National Championships at Lake Pickwick in Florence, Ala. The anglers are father and son duo Edward and Kyle Knoll of Roanoke. But the real kicker is, Kyle is only 5 years old. Fishers of Men began its Legacy Series…
The protests from the U.S. Attorney’s office in Montgomery are loud and strong in denying that politics influenced the prosecution of Don Siegelman…almost too loud and too strong. In a lengthy and detailed statement, Leura G. Canary, the U.S.Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama, lashed out at the media for “calling into question the…
(VALLEY) Helen L. Pike, 85, of Valley died Monday, July 30, 2007, at Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. Mrs. Pike was born Oct. 20, 1921, in LaGrange, Ga., daughter of the late Julius and Ola Mae Borders Aughtman. She was retired from Callaway Mills. Mrs. Pike lived in LaGrange most of her life and for…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: JOHNNIE MAE RIDLEY, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Johnnie Mae Ridley, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 25th day of July, 2007, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said…
(IRVING, Texas) Graveside services for the Rev. Robert Thomas Newbold Jr., 87, will be Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Skyview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Welch. Surviving are his wife, Avis Newbold of Irving, Texas; a son, Gregory Michael Leftwich Newbold of Carlsbad, Calif.; two daughters, Denise Greene of Edison, N.J. and Jan Leftwich…
Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated November 25, 2002, executed by RANDY MCGILL and wife, SUSIE MCGILL a/k/a SUSAN MCGILL, to CITIFINANCIAL MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC., which mortgage was recorded on December 9, 2002, in Book 437, Page 28, of the mortgage records in the Office…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF ONIE FREEMAN WALDREP, DEC. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Letters of Testamentary of said deceased have been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of July, 2007, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against…
(CINCINNATI, Ohio) Mattie P. Smedley Felton died Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at Mercy Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio. Services were Saturday, July 21, at First Baptist Church of Cumminsville, Cincinnati, Ohio. Officiating were the Rev. George Southerland, pastor, and the Rev. Stacy K. Bell, her nephew, who delivered the eulogy. Mattie was the minister of music for…
(WOODLAND) Services for Lela Brown Madden, 80, of Woodland will be Monday, July 30, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Freedom Harbor Church, with the Rev. Vernon Willis and the Rev. Jerry McCormick officiating. Mrs. Madden will lie in state one hour before the service at the church. Burial will follow at Highway First Congregational Methodist…
(ROANOKE) Services for Margaret Ann Harlin, 72, of Roanoke will be Monday, July 30, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Stanley Yarbrough and the Rev. Scott Whaley officiating. Burial will follow at Center Chapel Church Cemetery. Mrs. Harlin died Saturday, July 28, at Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke. Survivors include…