(FRANKLIN, Ga.) The funeral for Fred Calvin Phillips, 79, of Franklin, Ga., will be Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, at 1 p.m. CST at Benefield Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Liberty East Baptist Church Cemetery.The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 to 7 p.m. CST on Monday.Mr. Phillips died Saturday, Nov.…
(WEDOWEE) Ruth Holmes Kirby, 94, of Wedowee died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at her home. There will be a private memorial service at a later date. A Wedowee native, Mrs. Kirby was born May 21, 1926, the daughter of Joseph Onward and Irma Estelle Bailey Kirby. She and her husband co-owned and operated Kirby Service…
(ROANOKE) Wanda Lea Bales Coughlin passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020. A memorial service to honor her life will be Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. CT at Standing Rock United Methodist Church in Standing Rock. She was born Nov. 20, 1939, in Chattanooga, Tenn., and spent her childhood days in Memphis. She graduated…
It wasn’t a happy ending for the Woodland Bobcats Friday night, but after the emotion of Friday’s 26-16 season-ending loss to Berry subsides, it will definitely go down as one of the happiest seasons Woodland has had in a long time. The Bobcats fell behind 20-8 late in the third quarter and were never able…
(WOODLAND) A private memorial service for Kenneth Eugene Gay, 61, of Woodland will be Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020. Kenneth died in his home on Wednesday, Nov. 11, surrounded by his family and friends after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Randolph County, Kenneth was born Feb. 12, 1959, the son of Ray and Margie…
(MONTGOMERY) The Rev. Dr. Albert Dashiell “Al” Perkins III died Nov. 7, 2020, surrounded by family. A funeral service will be scheduled at a later date. Al was born March 2, 1929, in Chattanooga, Tenn. After attending the University of Mississippi, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force (1950-1953). Later, he served again…
(FIVE POINTS) Rachel Mildred Clark Dodgen, 87, of Five Points died Nov. 10, 2020. The funeral will be Friday, Nov. 13, at 1 p.m. EST at Higgins Funeral Home at Hunter-Allen-Myhand Chapel with the Rev. Roger Luke and the Rev. Mike Watson officiating. Interment will follow at State Line Christian Church. Family will receive friends…
(LaFAYETTE) Annie Lou Kyles, 69, of LaFayette died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at LaFayette Nursing Home in LaFayette. Viewing will be Wednesday from 1 to 6 p.m. at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. A graveside services will be Thursday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. at Rehope Baptist Church Cemetery in the Doublehead community with…
(FRANKLIN, Ga.) Thomas Edward “Tommy” Jones, 71, of Franklin, Ga., died Nov. 8, 2020. The funeral will be Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. EST at Flat Rock Campground, Franklin, with Mr. Terry Harper officiating. Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklin. Tommy was born Oct. 5, 1949, in St. Petersburg, Fla.,…
(LaGRANGE, Ga.) A graveside service for Lainey Jade Riddle, infant, was Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. David Bell officiating. Survivors include her parents, Joshua Riddle and Madison Story, both of LaGrange; sister, Harper Riddle; brother, Roman Corben; maternal grandparents, Jeff and Teresa Story; paternal grandparents, Larry…
(FRANKLIN, Ga.) The funeral for Linda Sue Brooks, 63, of Franklin, Ga., will be Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Heflin. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Ms. Brooks will lie…
(WEDOWEE) Bradley F. Benefield, 64, of Wedowee died Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at Tanner Medical Center in Wedowee. A Wedowee native, Mr. Benefield was born June 17, 1956, the son of Guy F. and Sue Yates Benefield. He was a deeply beloved son and brother. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson. Mr. Benefield built the…
Yes, Randolph County, THERE IS A SANTA! He has drafted the Pilots of Roanoke to help him this year. And you can help too!!! 0The Pilot Club of Roanoke has launched the 36th Annual Christmas for Kids project for the 2020 holiday season. This special project provides Christmas for the children of Randolph County families…
Wedowee The Wedowee Christmas Parade will be Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. The theme for the parade is “A Winter Wonderland.” Anyone interested in participating should contact Danielle Turley at (256) 610-5272 or Wedowee Town Hall at (256) 357-2122. Make sure to wear your mask and stand 6 feet apart. There will be no…
The new Randolph County Commission will be sworn in on Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Randolph County Courthouse in the courtroom upstairs. Then their organizational meeting will the be held at 10 a.m. in their meeting room across the street at the commission office. As required by law, this will take place the day after…
The Public Relations Department of Southern Union State Community College (SUSCC) earned three Medallion Awards from District 2 of the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) for exemplary work in the field. The NCMPR Medallion Awards are presented to top projects from two-year colleges throughout District 2 which includes institutions in Alabama, Georgia,…
(LaGRANGE, Ga.) Charles Wayne Burgess, 82, of LaGrange, Ga., died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. The committal services will be Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. EDT at Shadowlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Higgins Funeral Home at Hunter-Allen-Myhand. The family will also gather on Wednesday,…
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. DR-2020-900099 WYLEY LEROY SMITH, JR. PLAINTIFF VS. SONYA POLLARD SMITH DEFENDANT NOTICE Notice is hereby given to Sonya Pollard Smith that a Bill of Complaint for Divorce has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Randolph County. You are hereby notified that a…
(FREDONIA) Mary J. Smith Barrow, 97, of Fredonia died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home in Valley. A graveside service was Monday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. CST at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Five Points with Pastor Janice Clark officiating She is survived by her daughter, Alfreda Fannings (George) of…
(WOODLAND) The funeral for Sanford Glover Holloway, 85, of Woodland will be Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at 1 p.m. CT at Bethel East Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Runels officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Holloway will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to services beginning on Monday.…