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Clay County defense stops Woodland cold

By Editor | October 19, 2005 |

WOODLAND – The Woodland Bobcats ran into a brick wall Friday night, as the second-ranked Clay County Panthers stifled the ‘Cats’ every offensive effort en route to a 41-0 win.Woodland never found an offensive rhythm as they were held to minus-20 yards rushing and just four first downs.&#8220We played an awfully good football team tonight,”…

More than 300 get early flu shots

By Editor | October 19, 2005 |

Just over 300 people turned out on Monday to get their annual flu shot at Randolph County Health Department in Roanoke. Jeanette Whaley of the health department said shots are now being given by appointment, and the office is expecting additional vaccine as the flu season progresses. With the shortage of flu vaccine and the…

Benefields honor parents with stained glass windows

By Editor | October 19, 2005 |

WEDOWEE – “This church means so much to us. Our parents made sure we were here every time the doors were open. They’re the reason that I’m a Christian,” said Willie Jean Murphy. Mrs. Murphy, who now lives in Smyrna, Ga., and her brothers, Gerald Benefield of Dothan and Dr. Jim Benefield of Montgomery, and…

A lifetime of love and giving

By Editor | October 19, 2005 |

What does an act of kindness mean to you? Does it mean a little or a lot? Right here in the heart of Roanoke, it means a lot to the people of Knollwood Baptist Retirement Home. Here, Dessie Dodgen continues to do what she has always done. She helps anyone who needs her assistance. Although…

The beat goes on as Wadley thumps Fayetteville

By Editor | October 19, 2005 |

WADLEY – Wadley took another convincing step toward their third straight undefeated regular season when they pummeled Fayetteville 61-14 Friday night. &#8220It was a big win,” said Wadley head coach Randy Sparks. &#8220It was a region win. It was a big win because it was win number eight. We’re really trying to win out so…

Randolph County Sheriff’s Report

By Editor | October 19, 2005 |

Arrests Tracy Levon Barker, 33, of Birmingham was arrested on Oct. 16 and charged with failure to appear in court (failure to pay fines). Jonathan Curtis Wilson, 24, of 2409 County Rd. 75, Roanoke, was arrested on Oct. 14 and charged with failure to appear in court (writing a bad check). Timothy Paul Loveless, 38,…

Wadley council meeting cancelled

By Editor | October 19, 2005 |

The Wadley City Council meeting scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday was cancelled, according to City Clerk Marsha Poe, due to the illness of Councilman Charlie Smith, who was hospitalized overnight, and the absence of a council member who was out of town. Late last week the meeting was confirmed to be scheduled but a call…

Herman Bailey

By Editor | October 17, 2005 |

(WEDOWEE) Herman Bailey, 74, of Wedowee died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005 at his home. Services will be Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in the Swagg community. The Rev. Tommy Ackles and the Rev. William Crawford will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Julie Boyd…

James Calvin “”J.C.”” Welch

By Editor | October 17, 2005 |

(ROANOKE) Graveside services for James Calvin “J.C.” Welch, 90, of Roanoke, formerly of Opelika, were at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2005, at Rosemere Cemetery, with the Rev. Ralph Cotton officiating. Mr. Welch, who died Saturday, Oct. 15, was born Dec. 21, 1914, in Chambers County. He lived in the Opelika area for 50 years…

Wallace Steve Moon

By Editor | October 16, 2005 |

(FIVE POINTS) Graveside services for Wallace Steve Moon, 43, of Five Points will be Monday, Oct. 17, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Phillip Johnson officiating. Mr. Moon died Friday, Oct. 14, at UAB Hospital, Birmingham. Survivors include his wife, LeAnne Thrower Moon of Five Points; two daughters, Stephanie ReeAnne…

Lera McDonald Shaw

By Editor | October 16, 2005 |

(LANETT) Services for Lera McDonald Shaw, 85, of Lanett will be Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel, Roanoke, with the Revs. Arlin Ashley, Buddy Robinson and Milford McClain officiating. Burial will follow at Highway Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on…

Scotty Wayne Nobbley

By Editor | October 16, 2005 |

(NEWELL) Services for Scotty Wayne Nobbley, 23, of Newell will be Monday, Oct. 17, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Herren’s Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. David Dedman and the Rev. Julian Murphy officiating. Mr. Nobbley will lie in state at the church for one hour before the service. Burial will follow in the adjoining…

Allene Dunn

By Editor | October 16, 2005 |

(FIVE POINTS) Allene Dunn, 82, of Five Points died Friday, Oct. 14, 2005 at her residence. Services will be Monday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at Five Points Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bob Karcher, Dr. David Bentley and Dr. Wayne Swindall officiating. Burial will be in Five Points Cemetery. Visitation will be at the…

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF

By Editor | October 14, 2005 |

RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA JASON EXUM, PLAINTIFF VS. MICHELLE EXUM, DEFENDANT NOTICE Notice is hereby given to Michelle Exum that a Complaint for Divorce has been filed against her in the Circuit Court of Randolph County, Alabama. Michelle Exum should file an Answer to the Bill of Complaint above described on or before December 12, 2005,…

STATE OF ALABAMA

By Editor | October 14, 2005 |

COUNTY OF RANDOLPH NOTICE is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2006 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made: Relating to Randolph County; to provide for the salary of the sheriff. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF…

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA

By Editor | October 14, 2005 |

CASE NO. CV-04-054 ROSIE O’NEAL PLAINTIFF VS. FLORENCE DAVENPORT and her heirs at law and next of kin, if deceased, et al DEFENDANT NOTICE Notice is hereby given to Florence Davenport and/or heirs at law or next of kin, if deceased, that a Complaint to Quiet Title to real estate located in Randolph County has…

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA

By Editor | October 14, 2005 |

CASE NUMBER CV-2005-160 STATE OF ALABAMA, ex. rel. E. PAUL JONES, DISTRICT ATTORNEY, FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PLAINTIFF VS. One (1) 2001 Nissan Automobile, VIN 3N1BB51D31L127334, and One (1) Nokia Cell Phone, serial number 073-07849688 Model Number 6340I, and Two-Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($216.00) in lawful currency of the United States of America, and Falon Morgan and…

Mistrial declared in Head murder case

By Editor | October 14, 2005 |

WEDOWEE – Circuit Judge Tom F. Young Jr. declared a mistrial Thursday in the Michael Travis Head capital murder trial. Head, 19, is charged in the shooting deaths of his father, Michael Leon Head, 43, and his stepmother, Vickie Freeman Head, 45. One shot to the head killed each of them, probably on Aug. 17,…

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

By Editor | October 14, 2005 |

Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated May 25, 2000, executed by RANDY HENDERSON and MERCY HENDERSON, to AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, which mortgage was recorded on June 13, 2000, in Mortgage Book 403, Page 620, of the mortgage records in the Office of the Judge of…

Lynward Wood

By Editor | October 14, 2005 |

(LINEVILLE) Funeral services for Lynward Wood, 56, of Lineville, Ala., were at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at Pleasant Hill Baptist in Lineville with the Rev. Craig McClure officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Rest In Peace Funeral Service in charge. Mr. Wood died Wednesday, Oct. 12, at Lineville Health & Rehab.…