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IN RE: ALFRED NORMAN HILL, DECEASED

By Editor | February 24, 2021 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE: ALFRED NORMAN HILL, DECEASEDNOTICE OF HEARING TO PROBTAE WILLTO: JOE TRAMMELL, LUTHERSVILLE, GAMILLICENT TRAMMELL, VIRGINIA BEACH, VACHILDREN OF JUDY MAGBY HIGGINS, NAMES AND ADDRESSES UNKNOWNYou are hereby notified that on this day came Mary Lee Hairston and filed in this Court a certain paper in writing,…

IN RE: MELISSA MICHELLE TRAMMELL

By Editor | February 24, 2021 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: MELISSA MICHELLE TRAMMELL NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Summary Distribution of the above named estate has been filed by Elbert Trammell Jr. on the 22nd day of February, 2021, and that 30 days after…

Jeffery Sean Lawson

By Editor | February 22, 2021 |

(WEDOWEE) Jeffery Sean Lawson, 33, of Wedowee passed Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Piedmont Medical Center in Atlanta. Public viewing will be Friday, Feb. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Grace Memorial Chapel, 1919 County Rd. 1, Wedowee. The funeral will be Saturday, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. at Grace Memorial Chapel with the…

Imogene Heard Owen Cosper

By Editor | February 22, 2021 |

(OXFORD) A funeral service for Imogene Heard Owen Cosper, 94, of Oxford will be Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at noon in the Toby Miller Chapel at Miller Funeral Home with the Rev. Ted Embry officiating. Burial will follow at Oxford Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on the same day from 11 a.m. until…

Bonnie Hartley Emery

By Editor | February 19, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) The funeral for Bonnie Hartley Emery, 62, of Roanoke will be Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jonathan Head, Dr. Mike Ragland and Rev. Ricky Emery officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5…

Richard Awbrey Crockett

By Editor | February 18, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) A graveside service for Richard Awbrey Crockett, 65, of Roanoke will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, at Highway First Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. Mike Brewer officiating and Quattlebaum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m.…

Jerome Allen Bailey

By Editor | February 18, 2021 |

(MT. ZION, Ill.) Jerome Allen Bailey, 87, of Mt. Zion, Ill., died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, Ill. Visitation will be Saturday, Feb. 20, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Entombment will follow at 2 p.m. in Pieta Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery. Jerome was born July 15,…

Handley advances to Sweet 16

By Editor | February 17, 2021 |

The Handley Lady Tigers were playing a share-the-bas­ketball type of game Monday in their subregional matchup at Jacksonville. The ball movement was crisp, the assists were plentiful and the offense was in rhythm. Mix in another smother­ing defensive effort and it resulted in a 57-40 Handley victory that puts them one win away from a…

Historical Museum seeks funds to restore its home

By Editor | February 17, 2021 |

Randolph County Historical Museum (RCHM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and promote the historical legacy of Randolph County for future generations. Every year, our history is being lost and we need a safe repository in order to properly maintain and showcase it. With that in mind, a new board…

RMC updates visitor policy

By Editor | February 17, 2021 |

ANNISTON – Effective Feb. 15 at 7 a.m., all Regional Medical Center patients who are negative for COVID-19 will be allowed one visitor during their stay from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors will not be al­lowed to rotate with others during the patient’s stay, as we continue to recognize the importance of reducing un­necessary…

Body found in Heard County identified

By Editor | February 17, 2021 |

FRANKLIN, Ga. – Authorities have identified the deceased remains of a woman found by the side of a Heard County, Ga., road near the Alabama line. Heard County Sheriff Ross Henry has identified the woman as 47-year-old Regina Lynn Trotter to a reporter with The Anniston Star newspaper this week. Trotter’s body was spotted on…

Council sets uniform pay rate for police lieutenants

By Editor | February 17, 2021 |

The Roanoke City Council voted Monday to create a level playing field when it comes to how it pays its higher-ranking police officers. The council voted to implement a uniform pay rate for the police force’s lieutenants, a measure that was deemed necessary after previ­ous administrations had established different pay for different personnel with the…

NOTICE

By Editor | February 17, 2021 |

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA FAWN FETNER HANN PLAINTIFF VS. 1.74 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA AND ALL THE HEIRS AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN OF CHARLES ETHRIDGE COTNEY DEFENDANTS NOTICE A Complaint has been filed in the Circuit Court of Randolph County to quiet title to…

INVITATION TO BID

By Editor | February 17, 2021 |

INVITATION TO BID The City of Roanoke will be accepting sealed bids for the collection and disposal of Solid Waste. This bid is for the residences and businesses of the City. All contractors bidding must have a City of Roanoke business license. All bids must be received at City Hall by 2:00 p.m. February 26th…

STORAGE AUCTION

By Editor | February 17, 2021 |

STORAGE AUCTION SECURITY PLUS STORAGE 1034 LAFAYETTE HIGHWAY ROANOKE, ALABAMA 36274 SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27TH, 2021 AT 9:00AM SUBJECT TO BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER: #42 JELYNN FREISON; ROANOKE, ALABAMA #51 TIFFANY WILLIAMSON; TALLADEGA, ALABAMA #52 CHARLIE BURDETTE; ROANOKE, ALABAMA #53 MARGIE KNIGHT; WADLEY, ALABAMA #71 AIDA TELTSCHER; ROANOKE, ALABAMA #78 KAREN TUCKER; ROANOKE, ALABAMA…

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WARNER CLYDE BAILEY, DECEASED

By Editor | February 17, 2021 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF WARNER CLYDE BAILEY, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the estate of Warner Clyde Bailey, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of February, 2021, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby…

Bethany Shelnutt

By Editor | February 16, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) The funeral for Bethany Shelnutt, 73, of Roanoke will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at Forest Home Christian Church with Bro. Anthony Caldwell officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Ms. Shelnutt will…

Robert Olin Jones

By Editor | February 16, 2021 |

(FIVE POINTS) Graveside services for Robert Olin “Bobby” Jones, 79, of Five Points will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, at Standing Rock Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. Scott Whaley officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Mr. Jones died Feb. 15…

Roanoke City Schools closed for Tuesday

By Editor | February 15, 2021 |

Per Superintendent Chuck Marcum: Due to the threat of icy road conditions, Roanoke City Schools students and staff will have a virtual learning day, February 16, 2021. There will be no on-site learning on February 16, 2021. ALL students will check their emails and/or on-line learning platform for their assignments from their teacher(s). We are…

Randolph County Schools closed for Tuesday

By Editor | February 15, 2021 |

After discussions with the Emergency Management Agency and due to the severe threat of black ice due to temperatures in the teens overnight possibly causing hazardous road conditions, all Randolph County Schools will be virtual tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16th for all students and personnel. We will evaluate road conditions during the day tomorrow and make…