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Arthur James ‘Jay’ Owensby

By Editor | May 3, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) A graveside service for Arthur James ‘Jay’ Owensby, 87, of Roanoke was Sunday, May 2, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Skyview Memorial Gardens in the Welch community.Mr. Owensby died peacefully Monday, April 26, at his residence.He was born April 13, 1934, to the late Harvey and Carrie Owensby. On Nov. 8, 1952, Jay married…

Edward Zealus ‘E.Z.’ Benefield

By Editor | April 30, 2021 |

(LINEVILLE) The funeral for Edward Zealus “E. Z.” Benefield, 93, of Lineville will be Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Lineville Baptist Church with Pastor Ben Curlee and the Rev. Jerry Colquett officiating. Burial will follow in Lineville City Cemetery. Mr. Benefield passed away Sunday, April 25, in Lineville Health and Rehabilitation Center.…

Bobby Gene Taylor

By Editor | April 30, 2021 |

(TUPELO, Miss.) Dr. Bobby Gene Taylor, DVM, 90, died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Sanctuary Hospice House after a brief illness. The service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 1, at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W.E. Pegues with Pastor David Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park in the Crucifixion Garden,…

Margie Lurline Henry

By Editor | April 30, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) The funeral for Margie Lurline Henry, 85, of Roanoke will be Monday, May 3, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Stoney Halsey officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Mrs. Henry passed away…

Rilma Jane Haynes Bailey

By Editor | April 30, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) The funeral for Rilma Jane Haynes Bailey, 91, of Roanoke will be Sunday, May 2, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tim Whaley officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Mrs. Bailey passed…

Rhonda Joyce Watson

By Editor | April 30, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) The funeral for Rhonda Joyce Watson, 66, of Roanoke will be Friday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Keith Benefield officiating. Burial will follow at Potash Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Mrs. Watson passed away Tuesday,…

Frances Lee Weathers

By Editor | April 30, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) The funeral for Frances Lee Weathers, 91, of Roanoke will be Sunday, May 2, 2021, at 4 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Thomas Yaughn and Bro. David Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday…

Softball teams gearing up for area tourneys

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

RCHS went 3-3 in a busy final week of the regular sea­son as they prepare for what should be a closely contested area tournament at Horseshoe Bend starting Friday. The Lady Tigers are now 24-17 for the year after wins over Ashville, Pinson Valley and Saks. RCHS ended up as the No. 2 seed in…

Donald M. Phillips

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

(LANETT) Donald M. Phillips, 75, of Lanett passed away April 22, 2021, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, 1 to 2 p.m. EDT at Bluffton Funeral Services in Lanett, followed by a memorial service at the chapel of Bluffton Funeral Services at 2 p.m. EDT. He…

Family Dollar coming to Woodland

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

Editor’s note: The original version of this story erroneously stated that Dollar General was building a store in Woodland. Woodland mayor Scott Carter confirmed on Wednesday that Family Dollar is actually planning to build on the site. WEDOWEE – Randolph County Hospital Authority member Bill Caypless brought some good news to Randolph County Commission during…

County school board approves new RCHS principal

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

WEDOWEE – There will be a new face behind the principal’s desk at Randolph County High School in the fall, but he’s not an unfamiliar face. Clifton Drummonds, better known as “Stick,” will take over as principal at the end of this school year. Randolph County Board of Education approved Drummonds at their meeting on…

Man charged with stabbing mother

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

A Roanoke mother was transported by helicopter to Grady Hospital in Atlanta on Thursday morning of last week after being stabbed with a kitchen knife by her son. Denzel Kelley, 23, of 447 Randolph St., is charged with second-degree domestic violence and aggravated assault (attempted murder) in the stabbing of 47-year-old Annie Kelley. Ms. Kelley’s…

Much state legislation centers around technology

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

MONTGOMERY – With less than a week remaining in the 2021 Regular Session, the Alabama State Legislature still has a number of weighty issues left to consider, including both budgets and legislation related to gaming, medical cannabis, pharmacy benefit managers and a number of other significant issues. Although this is subject to change, it is…

Wedowee Council commends student for traffic light project

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

WEDOWEE – At last Tuesday’s Wedowee Town Council meeting, Mayor Tim Coe and council members commended Wedowee resident Marleigh Bradley for the work she had done on a school project to hopefully get a traffic light at the intersection of Highway 431/Highway 48 East. Bradley has been working on the project for several months in…

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES WINFORD MOORE, DEC.

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES WINFORD MOORE, DEC. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Ancillary Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Romonda Jennifer Worthy on the 21st day of April, 2021, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of…

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DIANE G. GOSS, DECEASED

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DIANE G. GOSS, DECEASED Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 21st day of April, 2021, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of Randolph County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims…

IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN BARRY WARD, DECEASED

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF JOHN BARRY WARD, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the estate of John Barry Ward, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of April, 2021, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given…

LEGAL NOTICE

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

LEGAL NOTICE GARY INGRAM GRADING & PAVING, INC. hereby gives notice of completion of contract with the State of Alabama for the construction of Project No. STPAA-HSIP-0077(524) Randolph County. This notice will appear for four consecutive weeks beginning on April 28, 2021 and ending on May 19, 2021. All claims should be filed at 1767…

NOTICE OF SALE

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

NOTICE OF SALE The following unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on June 4, 2021, Time 9 am, if not claimed at 1306 County Road 4, Wedowee, AL 36278. 2013 Freightliner Convt 1FUJGLBG3DLFB7977 1999 Chevrolet S10 1GCCS144XW8186375 (17-18)

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE PHILLIPS, DEC.

By Editor | April 28, 2021 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOYCE PHILLIPS, DEC. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Kathy Sprayberry on the 23rd day of April, 2021, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate Court of…