NOTICERANDOLPH COUNTY HAS BEEN AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)/FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER NATIONAL BOARD PROGRAM.Randolph County has been chosen to receive $3,489.00 for Phase 40 to support emergency food and shelter programs in the county.The selection was made by a National Board…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: KATHERINE LEIGH TOMBLIN NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTUION Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Summary Distribution of the above named estate has been filed by Cynthia Hill on the 17th day of July, 2023, and that 30 days after the…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: JAMES RAY ALEWINE, DECEASED ADMINISTRATRIX’S/ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of James Ray Alewine, deceased, having been granted to Tina Welcher and Christopher Alewine on the 17th day of July, 2023, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of said County,…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. 230156 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF A.D. ALEWINE, DECEASED ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of A.D. Alewine, deceased, having been granted to John A. Tinney on the 17th day of July, 2023, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of…
(WEDOWEE) Julie Mae Baily Boyd, the daughter of the late Herman Baily and the late Jessie Mae Wright Baily, died July 4, 2023, in Lineville at the age of 72. Julie was born Nov. 4, 1950, in Wedowee and resided as a life-long resident of Randolph County. Julie earned a living as a seamstress, working…
(ROANOKE) Denise “Nessie” Benefield, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her residence on July 6, 2023. Born on Oct. 6, 1967, in Roanoke, Nessie was known for her loving, creative, and kind spirit that touched everyone she met. Nessie is survived by her devoted husband, Marvin Benefield, and their three…
(ROANOKE) Rebecca Patterson, 102, of Roanoke died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika. Funeral services were Monday, July 17, at Canaan Baptist Church, Roanoke at 3 p.m. with Pastor Calvin Trammell and the Rev. Sanford Johnson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Patterson is survived by her children: Hubert…
(WOODLAND) Maudine Nelson Holloway Foster, of Woodland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at RMC in Anniston. She was born on May 8, 1937, the daughter of the late Larkin Hermit and Eula Maude McCain Nelson. Maudine was a hairstylist and owner of Town and Country Beauty Salon in Wedowee for over 25…
Roanoke resident Rosalyn Langston addressed the Roanoke City Council at Monday’s meeting, questioning the recently adopted rules for the Roanoke Recreation Center. At their June 26 meeting the council passed a set of rules governing public play on the basketball court at the recreation center. Some of those rules drew criticism at the time from…
With only three commissioners in attendance and a short agenda, Randolph County Commission took care of all their business in just under 15 minutes. Commissioner Chris Brown chaired the meeting attended by only Lorenzo Foster and Derek Farr. Water line installation The commission rescinded a motion from January approving a waterline extension request. The request…
Period ending July 10th Michael Allen Rogers, 58, of 177 Sunset Dr, Wedowee – Failure to Appear in Court (Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia) – June 30 Angela Dorothy Downing, 46, of 927 Co Rd 80, Heflin – Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Government Operation, Hindering – June 30 Carol Lee Whatley, 47,…
The third show at Wedowee’s new music venue, 48 West, will feature renowned bluegrass artists Darin and Brook Aldridge. The first two shows for 48 West were a sold-out success, and the venue is hoping the Aldridges make it three in a row when they take the stage Saturday at 7 p.m. Armed with uniquely…
The Woodland Volunteer Fire Department hosted its 2023 Freedom Fest last Monday to celebrate the 4th of July. The event included food trucks, live music, and a spectacular fireworks show. Music was provided by Jeremiah Wheeler music with a performance from Andrew Allums. Allums is an up and coming singer from Carrollton, Georgia, with dreams…
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS ESTATE OF LEWIS STEPHEN THREADGILL Notice is hereby given that on the 5th day of July, 2023, Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Lewis Stephen Threadgill, deceased, were issued to the undersigned by the Probate Judge of Randolph County, Alabama. All persons having claims against the estate must file itemized and…
NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THOMAS FLOYD REESE, SR., DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Thomas Floyd Reese, Sr., deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 6th day of July, 2023, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DARYL SCOTT KANNING, DECEASED ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of Daryl Scott Kanning, deceased, having been granted to Stanley W. Kanning and Virginia S. Kanning on the 5th day of July, 2023, by the Honorable Judge…
(WOODLAND) Linda C. Herren, 78, of Woodland, passed away on July 2, 2023. A longtime resident of Randolph County, Mrs. Herren was born on March 16, 1945 in Carroll County, Ga., to the late Walter William Downs, Sr. and Linnie Lee Brown Downs. She loved her family and she loved the Lord. She was Baptist…
(ROANOKE) Tony Vernard Rowland, 68, passed away on July 6, 2023 at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Tony leaves a son, Darnell Rowland; a daughter, Sheila Rowland Bonds (Marcel); two sisters, Jannice Rachel Walker (Marcellus) and Betty Rachel Walker (Fred); and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Tony enjoyed the time he spent traveling…
(WEDOWEE) Rev. Douglas R. Turner, 75, of Wedowee, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2023, after an extended illness. He was born in the Spring Bank community near Chatom on Feb. 12, 1948. He pastored several Baptist churches across Alabama during his 50 plus years in the ministry. Bro. Doug is survived by his loving wife,…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for William “Pete” Richardson, 78, of Roanoke will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Keith Benefield officiating. Burial will follow at Potash Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 10 a.m.–noon. Mr. Richardson passed away on Monday, July 10, at Tanner…