STATE OF ALABAMARANDOLPH COUNTYPROBATE COURTNOTICE TO FILE CLAIMSIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY J. HUDDLESTON, DECEASEDLetters Testamentary on the estate of Dorothy J. Huddleston, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 29th day of April, 2021, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ALFRED NORMAN HILL, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALFRED NORMAN HILL, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Alfred Norman Hill, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 29th day of April, 2021, by the Judge…
The Town of Wadley will hold one public hearing on May 18, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town Hall located at 265 Highland Circle, Wadley, AL 36276 to discuss the Town’s application to the FY 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Eligible activities include public facilities, street paving and other essential municipal services.…
It was an all-too-familiar feeling for Handley after the first game of its second-round playoff series against Jackson Friday. A here-we-go-again, watch-our-season-crumble-in-round-two kind of feeling. And you couldn’t blame anyone who felt that way. After all, talented Handley teams had come and gone through the years and for whatever reason, the air always seemed to…
Wadley finished as the girls state runners up in the team competition at the 1A state track meet Friday and Saturday in Cullman. Wadley had the best results amid strong showings for all four county schools at the state track meets over the weekend. The Lady Bulldogs were led by Haley Trammell, who won individual…
SIKESVILLE – A two-vehicle crash at approximately 1:15 p.m. Monday, May 3, has claimed the life of a Cragford man. According to Justin O’Neal, public information officer with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency post in Jacksonville, Steven Lowry, 29, was killed when the 1998 Ford Mustang he was driving collided head on with a gravel…
Fire Association helps Corinth VFD Randolph County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments recently provided a check to Corinth Volunteer Fire Department to assist in their recovery efforts from damage to both their fire stations from the EF2 tornado that tore through their area on March 25. Comprised of all volunteers, the dedicated members of all…
Special agents with ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) executed a search warrant in reference to child pornography on Thursday, April 29, at 146 Chestnut St. in Roanoke. As a result of the search warrant and an ongoing investigation, state agents arrested 41-year-old Phillip Lydell Roberts on six counts of possession of child pornography. He…
The Randolph Leader is now under new ownership and will remain locally owned by members of the extended Stevenson family. Tim Altork, who has been operating as the Leader’s publisher since the death of former owner John Stevenson in February 2019, completed the purchase of a controlling stake of Randolph Publishers last Thursday. Randolph Publishers…
The City of Roanoke has entered into an agreement with Acom Integrated Solutions to resolve ongoing technical issues within the city’s computer infrastructure. The agreement will provide immediate upgrades to accessibility to the city’s computer system from the various city offices throughout town and will give the city enhanced security and IT support for all…
Roanoke City Board of Education accepted some retirements and resignations and made some new hires during its meeting on Tuesday evening of last week. The board accepted the following retirements: Dr. Kim Hendon as assistant superintendent and director of federal programs and curriculum at the Central Office, effective June 1 Bronwyn Bishop, fourth-grade social studies…
(ROANOKE) A memorial service for Gloria Burks, 72, of Roanoke will be Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Rock Mills Baptist Church with Bro. Jamie Taylor officiating. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Mrs. Burks passed away Friday, April 30, at her residence. A Roanoke residence, Mrs. Burks was born Dec.…
(ROANOKE) A Memorial service for Vivian O. Sand, 76, of Roanoke will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Roanoke First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Martin officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Mrs. Sand passed away Tuesday, May…
(ROANOKE) Shermauri T. Burton, 20, of Roanoke passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 4, at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette from 1 to 6 p.m. The funeral will be Wednesday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at New Life Worship Center with Pastor Maurice Wright officiating and Bishop Lathonia…
Josephine Looser Benefield, 83, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. The funeral will be Sunday, May 9, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Congregational Church in the Union Hill community. She was born May 3, 1938, to the late Cooper and Rosalee Looser. She is survived by her…
(LaGRANGE, Ga.) Mabel Fling McGreggor Brand, 93, of LaGrange, Ga., passed away April 28, 2021. The funeral will be Saturday, May 8, at 2 p.m. EDT at the Baptist Tabernacle, 849 S. Davis Rd., LaGrange. Interment will follow the funeral service at Shadowlawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 1…
(WEDOWEE) The funeral for Rayford Holloway, 73, of Wedowee will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Claude Bennett, Bro. Donald Spradlin and Bro. Ben Milam officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5…
(WEDOWEE) The funeral for Sara Wilson Haynes, 86, of Wedowee will be Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Greg Norred, Bro. Wendell Ford and Bro. Dave Strain officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Grove Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m.…
(CENTRALHATCHEE, Ga.) Carol Annette Paschal Dollar, 59, of Centralhatchee, Ga., passed away unexpectedly April 30, 2021. Her funeral wad Sunday May 2, at 2 p.m. EDT in the chapel of Stutts Funeral Home with the Revs. Dennis Rollins and Mike Reeves officiating. Interment followed in Centralhatchee First Baptist Church Cemetery. Carol was born Sept. 16,…
(ROANOKE) A graveside service for Gayle Darnell Heath, 73, of County Road 79, Roanoke, will be Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Skyview Memorial Gardens in the Welch community. Viewing will be Tuesday from 1 to 6 p.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Service. Ms. Heath died Thursday, April 29, at East Alabama Medical…