(MONTGOMERY) Graveside services for Deona Striblin Rollins, 87, of Montgomery, formerly of Randolph County, were Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 4 p.m. at Rocky Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Howard and Rev. Matt Browning officiating.Mrs. Rollins died Thursday, July 16.A Roanoke native, Mrs. Rollins was born Dec. 17, 1932, the daughter of…
WEDOWEE – “This will be the most difficult year of public education, but after we get through it, it will be easier on the other end,” said Randolph County Schools Superintendent John Jacobs. During last Tuesday’s meeting, in preparation for this rough year, the board approved the purchase of 180 SWIVL audio and video equipment…
(ROANOKE) The funeral for Rena Osborne Yarbrough, 101, of Roanoke will be Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 4 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Burns officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday before services begin. Mrs.…
(ROANOKE) Mary H. Phillips, 79, of Roanoke died Friday, July 10, 2020, at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, Ga. Graveside services will be Friday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at Wehadkee Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Elijah Jackson Jr. and Rev. Jeffery Rosser officiating. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her children, Ricky Heflin,…
(ROANOKE) Graveside services for Evelyn Luvinue S. Marable, 87, of Roanoke will be Friday, July 17, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Janice Clark, Pastor Anthony Sims and Pastor Linda Dixon officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on…
The controversy surrounding Roanoke police Lt. Derek Farr may have reached its final crescendo at Monday’s city council meeting. Farr was scheduled for a hearing before the Roanoke mayor and city council last Thursday to appeal disciplinary action he received in the wake of a controversial Facebook post he made in June. That hearing was…
In the run-off election for Randolph County Commissioner of District 3, voters have chosen Pam Johnson as their next commisÂsioner. Johnson defeated opponent Jeff Fetner 509 to 445, having 52 perÂcent of the vote. In the Republican run-off for U.S. Senator, Randolph County voters sided with former Auburn University coach Tommy Tuberville (2,047 votes) over…
WEDOWEE – It’s an age-old rivalry on par with Auburn vs. Alabama and Wile E. Coyote vs. the Roadrunner, and it has been renewed right here Randolph County. We’re talking about Noisy Restaurant vs. Quiet Neighborhood. This version of the rivalry was brought to light at Monday’s Randolph County Commission meeting when county resident Tim…
Qualifying for municipal offices began July 7 and will end July 21 at their respective city halls. The elections for mayors and council members will be Tuesday, Aug. 25. The following candidates have qualified so far: In Roanoke – Mike Fisher (incumbent), Jill Patterson, Micah Farr, Barry Johnson and Kelly W. Phillips for mayor; Tammi…
Roanoke School Board met in a called meeting last Wednesday afternoon to fill some vacancies before the start of the 2020-2021 school year. The board approved the following actions: Accepted the resignations of: Greg Foster from his position as principal at Handley High School, effective July 10, 2020. Elizabeth Costley from her position as a…
WEDOWEE – If all goes well, the Town of Wedowee could receive some much needed grant funds for improvements to their sewer system. At last Tuesday’s meeting, the council approved a final resolution to submit a grant application for improvements to the sewer system and the sewer treatment plant. The council had held two public…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF LEANORA W. GRADY, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Gwendolyn Grady on the 9th day of July, 2020, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of the…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JOE F. GRADY, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Gwendolyn Grady on the 9th day of July, 2020, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of the…
STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF EULETTE S. SEEGAR, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Eulette S. Seegar, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 8th day of July, 2020, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is…
City of Roanoke Invitation to Bid The City of Roanoke is accepting Sealed Bids on a sidewalk replacement. The bid is for removing damaged sidewalk and replacing approximately 90 feet of new 6 feet wide sidewalk. The sidewalk to be repaired is located on White Street Roanoke Alabama. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m.…
(VALLEY) Albert Jackson “Jack” Wood Jr., 71, of Valley died Monday, July 13, 2020, at his residence. Due to corona virus concerns, funeral services and visitation for Mr. Wood will be private. Mr. Wood will be available for friends to come by and pay respects on Thursday, July 16, from noon until 1 p.m. ET…
(OPELIKA) Steve Brooks, 63, of Opelika died July 8, 2020, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Graveside services led by Pastor Jason Watkins will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 14, at Union Baptist Church in the Motley community of Wadley. Mr. Brooks was a native of Wadley, although he lived and worked many…
(ROANOKE) Graveside services with military honors for John Wesley Bell will be Saturday, July 11, 2020, at 1 p.m. at Skyview Memorial Gardens in the Welch community. Viewing will be Friday, July 10, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Service. Mr. Bell died Monday, July 6, at WellStar West Georgia Medical Center…
(WED0WEE) The funeral for Rosa Lee Carpenter, 90, of Wedowee will be Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Barrett Holloway and Bro. Chris Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Cemetery in Ashland. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8…
(ROANOKE) The funeral for Willie Pearl Cagle, 92, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Jeff Burns and Bro. Truman Norred officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday…