RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMACASE NO. CV-03-144NICK HERREN, PLAINTIFFVS.GRIFFIN HERREN JR., et. al.,DEFENDANTREAL ESTATE SALE NOTICEPursuant to the Judgment Ordering Sale in the Circuit Court of Randolph County, Alabama, entered on the 15th day of December, 2005, the undersigned, Charles Ned Wright, Attorney-At-Law, will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash at the front steps…
Yes, Virginia, there is a Christmas war – or so the culture warriors would have us believe. It’s all about “happy holidays” vs. “Merry Christmas” – the politically correct vs. the religiously correct. One side goes too far by renaming the Christmas trees, while the other side goes overboard by attacking people who thought they…
Randolph County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Remon G. Morgan, 36, of 168 Titan Road., Stockbridge, Ga., Saturday at the Roanoke Police Department on the following charges: failure to appear on possession of marijuana second degree, failure to appear on negotiating a worthless instrument (bad check) and failure to appear on child support. Demetrius Marable, 33, of…
I used to have this Old Maid cousin. She was crazy. And she kept cats. Lots of ’em. First she kept them in her house. And when the feline smell got too much even for her, she called in a carpenter to build cages out back – called it the “Kozy Kitty Korner.” Then she…
RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ERNEST JOHNSON, DECEASED NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that the 13th day of Jan., 2006, at 9:00 a.m. has been appointed by the Court as the date and time for the Final Settlement of the Estate of Ernest Johnson, deceased, by the Executor of said Estate, Wayne Lovvorn. George…
11:00 a.m. The Randolph County chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons will meets at The Galley Restaurant in Roanoke for a Dutch treat lunch. Members will then go to Knollwood for a Christmas singing.. Everyone is aksed to bring a gift not to exceed $5 in cost. 1 p.m. Meetings of the Downtown…
MONTGOMERY — It is as predictable as the sunrise. When an election year rolls around the teacher and state employee unions begin clamoring for a pay raise. They ain’t dumb. They know that no legislator who aspires to be re-elected would dare offend these two powerful groups by opposing a raise on the eve of…
(ROANOKE) Services for Jonnie Ussery Almon, 83, of Roanoke will be Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Roanoke with Dr. William Dean officiating. Mrs. Almon will lie in state at the church one hour before the service. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at…
She was not admitted and is not a patient there, according to Administrator Tim Harlin. The accident occurred Saturday at 4:24 p.m. when Davison was driving her 1992 Ford GEO, vehicle 2, north on 431. According to the police report vehicle 1, which was also northbound on 431 hit Davison’s vehicle in the rear end,…
WEDOWEE – Fifth Judicial Circuit Judge Ray Martin handed down some tough sentences in recent cases, including double life sentences for Brad Elliott Gordon, 29, of Heflin despite the pleas of his defense attorney not to doom a young man to life in prison. Martin sentenced Gordon to life on each conviction for rape and…
The holiday season brings up images of turkey, ham, and dressing, family fellowship, decorations and most importantly the birth of our Lord and Savior. However, celebrating comes with another tradition – driving to visit with the family and friends. Across the state and nation, more people will be traveling during the holiday season than any…
Roanoke council members discussed obtaining some trees and getting rid of others in last week’s council meeting. Mayor Spec Bonner requested guidance from the council about replacing the downtown trees cut down in the fall. He said he wanted to meet with the garden clubs about this issue. He discussed the matter with city employees…
Roanoke City Schools received two gifts for Christmas, although faculty and staff had to work hard for one of them. During the school board meeting Superintendent Chuck Marcum reported to board members the outcome of the recent intensive scrutiny of the school system by state monitoring teams and a substantial gift made to the system…
Chambers County Investigator Jon Herbert wants to warn gun owners to not leave their guns in their vehicles at night. It appears the same people may be targeting gun owners, he said. Some vehicle break-ins have occurred in the north end of Chambers County, around Welch, Herbert said, so everybody needs to be careful. “They…
Holiday marks 75 years of marriage for Waldreps by Penny L. Pool “I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my dreams.” That song may have special significance for Mitchell Waldrep, who wishes his wife could be home with him for Christmas. Christmas Day Mitchell and Flossie Waldrep will have been married 75 years. He…
(DELTA) Services for Freddie L. Phillips, 85, of Delta were Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Center West Baptist Church, with the Revs. Mark Williams, Jerry Colquett and Josh Barkley officiating. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Phillips died Friday, Dec. 16, at Clay County Nursing Home. He was a native and…
(ROANOKE) Johnnie Ruth Parker, 83, of Seymour Drive, Roanoke, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at Roanoke Health Care Center. Services will be Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Riley Street, Roanoke, with the Revs. Gilbert E. Staples, Jeffery D. Rosser and Willie C. Houston officiating. Burial will be in Skyview Memorial…
(ZEBULON, Ga.) Walter J. Fisher, 68, of Zebulon, Ga., died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at his residence. Mr. Fisher was born in Roanoke to the late William H. Fisher and Velma Wilkerson Fisher on Jan 13, 1937. He was a commercial truck driver for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and restoring old cars. He…
(DOTHAN) Kermit William Harrison, 92, a resident of Harrison Road in Dothan, died early Thursday morning, Dec. 15, 2005, in Westside Terrace. Services were Saturday, Dec. 17, at Beulah Baptist Church, Dothan, with the Revs. Otis Derrah and Chris Gulledge officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be…
(CRAGFORD) Wayne Hornsby, 60, of Cragford died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at his residence. Services will be Monday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Christian Church, with the Revs. Zenus Windsor and Clifford DeLee officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at Jeff Jones Funeral Home, LaFayette, from 4…