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William Edward Cameron

By Editor | February 15, 2021 |

(WINCHESTER, Va.) William Edward “Eddie” Cameron, 48, of Winchester, Va., passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, at his home.Visitation will be from 1 o 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19, at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel, Winchester. A service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m.Eddie was born to Douglas Lee Cameron and Bonnie Lou…

Leroy Spradlin

By Editor | February 15, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) A graveside service for Leroy Spradlin, 79, of Roanoke was Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Jim Craig officiating. Mr. Spradlin passed away Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at his residence. A Randolph County native, Mr. Spradlin was born June 20, 1941, the son of Curtis and…

Barron Luker

By Editor | February 15, 2021 |

(LINEVILLE) A graveside services for Barron Luker, 88, of Lineville was Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Center West Baptist Church Cemetery in Delta with Bro. Jimmy Bray and Rev. David Holcombe officiating. Mr. Luker passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, at his home. Mr. Luker grew up in Delta and accepted Christ as…

Barbara Louise Green

By Editor | February 15, 2021 |

(CARROLLTON, Ga.) The funeral for Barbara Louise Green, 66, of Carrollton, Ga., will be Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Larry Clifton officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Woodland, Ala. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4:30 to 8 PM…

Local ‘See Rock City’ barn gets restoration

By Editor | February 12, 2021 |

Folsom’s Morrison family is making sure their treasure of the past has a future. The family recently contracted with CBM Construction to make repairs to their Rock City barn. “We do lots of restoration. I love restoring old houses. It’s tough, but it warms the heart to remember the good old days,” said contractor David…

Mary F. Pope

By Editor | February 11, 2021 |

(BUFFALO, N.Y.) Mary F. Pope died Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. There will be a 5 to 7 p.m. walk-through public visitation Friday, Feb. 12, at T.L. Pickens Mortuary Services in Buffalo, N.Y. She is survived by her five children, Lottie, Tracy, Sandy (Alan) of Columbus, Ohio, Tony and Pam; 14 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and six…

Annie Lou Ballard

By Editor | February 11, 2021 |

(LaFAYETTE) Annie Lou Ballard, 82, of LaFayette died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. A graveside services will be Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at Standing Rock Cemetery with the Rev. Rodney Thomas and Rev. Justin Freeman officiating. Viewing will be Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Annie is…

William Jefferson ‘Jeff’ Langley

By Editor | February 11, 2021 |

(WADLEY) The funeral for William Jefferson “Jeff” Langley, 76, of Wadley will be Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Dr. Barry Cosper and the Rev. Zenus Windsor officiating. Burial will follow at Forrester’s Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m.…

John William Dudley Smith

By Editor | February 11, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) The funeral for John William Dudley Smith, 85, of Roanoke will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Paul Sheppard, Bro. Jeremy Sheppard and Bro. Danny Anglin officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5…

Dorothy Jeanette Denney Gentry

By Editor | February 10, 2021 |

(GREENSBORO, Ga.) Dorothy Jeanette Denney Gentry, 87, of Greensboro, Ga. (formerly of Franklin, Ga.), passed away Feb. 8, 2021. Her funeral will be Friday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. EST in the chapel of Stutts Funeral Home with the Rev. R.L. Brazeal officiating. Interment will follow in Veal Community Cemetery. The family will accept guests…

RCHS boys beat H’shoe Bend, advance to area semis

By Editor | February 10, 2021 |

With their backs to the wall, their lead completely gone and less than two min­utes to play in a game that could have ended their sea­son, the RCHS Tigers and guard Zack Caldwell found a way to survive. Caldwell broke a 44-44 tie with a clutch three-pointer with 1:31 left in the game and RCHS…

Memorial service held for county K-9 officer

By Editor | February 10, 2021 |

WEDOWEE – It was a quiet, somber service last Friday with some tears flowing over the loss of a fellow officer of Randolph County Sheriff’s Department. A private memorial service was held in the main courtroom of Randolph County Courthouse to celebrate the life and work of county canine officer, Cega. The service was conducted…

Suspect charged with attempted murder

By Editor | February 10, 2021 |

A cash bond is set at $110,000 for a suspect in Randolph County Jail, charged with first-degree domestic violence and attempted murder. Kyle Young Waters, 35, of 1707 County Rd. 212 in the Folsom community was arrested by Randolph County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday of last week. The warrant states that he is accused of…

County Commission approves purchase orders for new equipment

By Editor | February 10, 2021 |

WEDOWEE – At Monday’s meeting of Randolph County Commission, the commission approved for the chairman to issue purchase orders in the amount of $740,256 to purchase new equipment for the highway department. The breakdown for equipment is $509,248 for four 2021 Mack trucks, $105,112 for four elliptical dump bodies and $125,896 for a 2021 Mack…

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT WILLIS WYLIE, DEC.

By Editor | February 10, 2021 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT WILLIS WYLIE, DEC. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Ellen Wylie Sims on the 2nd day of February, 2021, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of the…

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF STANLEY OVERTON, DECEASED

By Editor | February 10, 2021 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF STANLEY OVERTON, DECEASED NOTICE OF HEARING TO PROBATE WILL To: David Overton, 3339 North Golden Avenue, Springfield, MO 65803 James Overton, 59 Pine Grove Drive, LaGrange, GA 30241 Rebecca Morrison, 795 Turner Bend Road SW, Rome, GA 30165 You are hereby notified…

IN RE: PAMELA DIANE FLYNN

By Editor | February 10, 2021 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: PAMELA DIANE FLYNN 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 Linda Thrower on the 5th day of February, 2021, and that 30 days after the…

IN RE: FRANCES EVELYN GUNN

By Editor | February 10, 2021 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: FRANCES EVELYN GUNN 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 Kenneth Gunn on the 8th day of February, 2021, and that 30 days after the…

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT

By Editor | February 10, 2021 |

STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF RANDOLPH Notice is hereby given that a bill substantially as follows will be introduced in the 2021 Regular Session of the Legislature of Alabama and application for its passage and enactment will be made: A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to Randolph County; to authorize the Randolph County…

NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SEALED BIDS

By Editor | February 10, 2021 |

NOTICE OF INTENT FOR SEALED BIDS FOR A CLEANING SERVICE FOR THE RANDOLPH COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND ANNEXES (SUITE 1,2, & 3), ENGINEER’S OFFICE, HIGHWAY DEPT, AND EMA OFFICE. The Randolph County Commission is requesting bids for the items listed above. A bid package can be obtained from the Randolph County Commission office at the Randolph…