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Alesia Lorraine Oliver McFarlin

By Editor | January 27, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) Alesia Lorraine “Lisa” Oliver McFarlin, 57, of Roanoke died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Tanner-East Alabama Medical Center in Wedowee.Viewing will be Thursday, Jan. 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette.A graveside service will be Friday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery in Roanoke…

County commission looking for reimbursements

By Editor | January 27, 2021 |

WEDOWEE – The government giveth and the government taketh away. That’s the way Randolph County Commission sees it after more than $800,000 in CARES Act funds were taken back by the State of Alabama. At last Thursday’s workshop meeting, Chief Financial Officer Travis Heard explained to commissioners why there has been no reimbursement for purchases…

County schools honor Teachers of the Year

By Editor | January 27, 2021 |

WEDOWEE – At last Thursday’s Randolph County Board of Education meeting, board members recognized the Teachers of the Year for each county school. Superintendent John Jacobs said this is an honor to be named Teacher of the Year by fellow teachers and school administration. The Teachers of the Year for 2020-2021 include: Sabrina Rollins –…

Roanoke to bid city’s garbage contract

By Editor | January 27, 2021 |

The City of Roanoke is going to reconsider who collects its trash. The city council decided at Monday’s meeting to request bids for its trash pickup service in an effort to provide more reliable service for residents. The city is currently under contract with GFL for its trash collection, but that contract expires March 31.…

Wedowee Council approves donation to museum

By Editor | January 27, 2021 |

At last Tuesday’s meeting of Wedowee Town Council, the council approved a $2,500 donation to Randolph County Historical Museum. Mayor Tim Coe said the museum had requested the funds to remodel the museum. “The current building needs a new roof, and they have a problem with asbestos.” Coe went on to say Dana Chandler, a…

NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBTAIN LICENSE TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

By Editor | January 27, 2021 |

STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBTAIN LICENSE TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Lake Wedowee Winery, LLC. hereby notifies the public at large that he/she intends to apply for a Bonded Winery License. The premises at which Lake Wedowee Winery, LLC. wishes to sale Alcoholic Beverages is located at 29 Main Street South,…

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY

By Editor | January 27, 2021 |

STATE OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE COLLECTION SERVICES DIVISION INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 40-29-23(b), Code of Alabama 1975, that the Alabama Department of Revenue is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following real properties described below, acquired…

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE HARRINGTON, DECEASED

By Editor | January 27, 2021 |

STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARIE HARRINGTON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Marie Harrington, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 19th day of January, 2021, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given…

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GORDON HARRINGTON, DECEASED

By Editor | January 27, 2021 |

STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GORDON HARRINGTON, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Gordon Harrington, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 19th day of January, 2021, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given…

CASE NUMBER: CV-2020-900096.00

By Editor | January 27, 2021 |

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY STATE OF ALABAMA CASE NUMBER: CV-2020-900096.00 CANDY ROWLAND, PLAINTIFF, VS. TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND IN RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Tax Parcel # 56-16-08-27-4-002-011.000 That certain tract or parcel of land in the City of Roanoke, Randolph County, Alabama, and more fully described as follows: That…

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

By Editor | January 27, 2021 |

NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS 1/27/2021 Town of Woodland 120 County Road 64 Woodland, AL 36280 256-449-2222 INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Town of Woodland. REQUEST FOR…

Janice Carol Boyd Cosper

By Editor | January 26, 2021 |

(WEDOWEE) Janice Carol Boyd Cosper, 80, of Wedowee died Jan. 21, 2021. The funeral was Jan. 26, at 2 p.m. at New Home United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Ward officiating. Burial followed at New Home Cemetery. Janice was a Randolph County native, born Nov. 20, 1940, the oldest daughter of Swann and Irene…

Jeremy McCain

By Editor | January 26, 2021 |

(WEDOWEE) The funeral for Jeremy McCain, 50, of Wedowee will be Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Union Hill Congregational Methodist Church with Bro. Zack Stone 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. Mr. McCain will…

Donna Jean Ellis

By Editor | January 26, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) Donna Jean Ellis, 60, of Roanoke died Jan. 24, 2021. She was a loving woman who touched many lives. She is survived by a number of relatives and friends. A private service will he held on a later date. Those who wish may write memorial tributes at www.stuttsfuneralhome.com. Stutts Funeral Home, Franklin, Ga.

Alfred N. Hill Jr.

By Editor | January 25, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) Alfred N. Hill, Jr., 68 of Roanoke died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. A graveside service will be Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. at Skyview Memorial Gardens in the Welch community with Bishop Lathonia Wright officiating Viewing will be Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. He is…

Rebecca Ann Harmon Caldwell

By Editor | January 25, 2021 |

(WEDOWEE) A graveside service for Rebecca Ann Harmon Caldwell, 73, of Wedowee will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021, at New Home United Methodist Church with the Rev. Blue Vardaman officiating. Mrs. Caldwell died Sunday, Jan. 24, at her residence. A Randolph County native, Mrs. Caldwell was born July 12, 1947, the…

Ruby Pace Wilson

By Editor | January 25, 2021 |

(EPHESUS, Ga.) Ruby Pace Wilson, 82, of Ephesus, Ga., died Jan. 22, 2021. A graveside service will be at Gray Hill Church of God Cemetery in Woodland, Ala., on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 1 p.m. CST. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to the chapel of Stutts Funeral Home. The…

Joyce Yarbrough Phillips

By Editor | January 25, 2021 |

(WEDOWEE) The funeral for Joyce Yarbrough Phillips, 56, of Wedowee was Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville with the Rev. Buford Gaines officiating. Burial took place at Sellers Cemetery in Randolph County. Mrs. Phillips died Sunday, Jan. 17, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Clay…

Linda Ruth Houston Lawson

By Editor | January 25, 2021 |

(WEDOWEE) A graveside service for Linda Ruth Houston Lawson, 63, of Wedowee will be Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Zion’s Rest Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. William Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m on Friday. Ms. Lawson died Friday, Jan.…

Frances Benefield Kirby

By Editor | January 25, 2021 |

(ROANOKE) A graveside service for Frances Benefield Kirby, 87, of Roanoke will be Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM at Green’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Burke and Bro. Matt Browning officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Mrs. Kirby…