(ROANOKE) Graveside services for Edna Irene Kent Hester, 65, were Friday, March 20, 2020, at 11 a.m. at Cedarwood Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Meddick officiating.Mrs. Hester died Wednesday, March 18, at her residence.A Foley native, Mrs. Hester was born Oct. 5, 1954, the daughter of Edward and Mary Johnson Kent. She was a member…
(WOODLAND) Kassey Danielle Herren, 33, of Woodland died Friday, March 20, 2020. A Woodland native, Kassey was born Oct. 5, 1986, the daughter of Ricky Allen Herren and Lisa Lynn Proctor Cummings. She was a 2006 graduate of Woodland High School and attended Bethel East Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Tobin Allen Pinkard of…
As developments occur in the ongoing fight against the spread of the coronavirus we will provide updates to you on a national, state and local scale and help you see how they impact us locally right here Randolph County. As of the end of the day Friday, still no coronavirus cases had been confirmed in…
As developments occur in the ongoing fight against the spread of the coronavirus we will provide updates to you on a national, state and local scale and help you see how they impact us locally right here Randolph County. As of the end of the day Thursday, no coronavirus cases had been confirmed in Randolph…
(NEW SITE) Joann Johnson “Mama Jo” Welch, a former New Site resident died March 17, 2020, at a nursing care facility in Birmingham. A small visitation for Joann will be Saturday, March 21, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home in Alexander City. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist…
The news has come in waves, sometimes as teams were planning to depart for tournaments, sometimes as teams were in between games of a doubleheader. As of Tuesday afternoon the dust had mostly settled – literally and figuratively – and for high school and college athletes throughout the county the news was not good. All…
If Woodland’s season doesn’t resume due to the coronavirus-induced shutdown of high school sports, they’ll have a sweet final memory of the 2020 season. Josie Cross allowed just one hit, and Woodland poured it on with the bats late on their way to a 9-2 area win over rival Ranburne. Since 2017 Woodland was 2-10…
Handley got a complete-game victory from sophomore Jordan Whaley and scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the seventh to claim a 2-1 win over Valley in game on of Monday’s doubleheader between the two teams. Whaley put together his second straight solid performance after he piloted a 5-2 win…
With what is now being called a pandemic, businesses, government offices, healthcare facilities and schools are taking precautionary measures to protect adults and children from the coronavirus. Even though there have been no cases reported in the immediate area, strict precautions are being taken. Cases have been reported as close as Lee County, Ala., and…
At a called meeting of Randolph County Economic Development Authority board of directors on Monday, the board voted to place director Bryant Whaley on administrative leave with pay. According to Chairman Rod Hineman, the meeting was mostly held in executive session. After a lengthy session, a motion was made by Vice-Chairman Jared Kirby to place…
A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested in last week’s robbery of a Roanoke convenience store. According to the report from Roanoke Police Department, Dammon Morgan of 356 Wilkie Clark Dr. is charged with first-degree robbery and second-degree theft of property. He was arrested on March 10. The armed robbery happened on Monday, March 9, at…
At Monday’s meeting of Roanoke Utilities Board, accountant Annette Marcum of Anniston gave the board a thumbs up on their 2018-2019 audit, but did note a few minor items that need to be corrected. On the financial statements, a clean opinion was given; a small loss was noted on the income statement; the cash flow…
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT LEE GARRETT, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY EXECUTOR Letters Testamentary on the estate of said deceased having been granted to the undersigned on the 10th day of March, 2020, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of Probate, Randolph…
STORAGE AUCTION Security Plus Storage 1034 Lafayette Highway Roanoke, Alabama 36274 Saturday March 28 at 9:00 am Subject to be sold to the highest bidder: #52 Charlie Burdette; Roanoke, Alabama #54 Tom Johnson; Roanoke, Alabama #70 Nedra Hooks; Roanoke, Alabama #91 Nikki Halsey; Roanoke, Alabama #92 Amanda Steele; Roanoke, Alabama #94 Kristin Hardnett; Roanoke, Alabama…
The Angel came and lovingly carried 86-year-old JoAnne Herren French Blanks to her heavenly home on March 16, 2020. Celebrating her arrival into Heaven were her precious Savior, Jesus Christ; her parents, Grover and Elsie Herren; husband and father of their three daughters, DeWitt French; brother, Billy Herren; niece, Laurel Herren; grandparents, Georgia and Jefferson…
(VALLEY) Robert M. Hubbard, 84, of Valley died Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his residence. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 17, at 10 a.m. CDT at Big Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Roanoke with the Rev. Rusty Letson officiating. His family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6 to 8 p.m.…
Tammy Chambers (WOODLAND) The funeral for Tammy Chambers, 57, of Woodland will be Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Daniel and Bro. Ricky Daniel officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Hill Christian Church Cemetery, Graham. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5…
(LaFAYETTE) Johnny Wayne “Big Wayne” Howard Sr., 71, of LaFayette died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at his residence. The funeral was Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at Center Baptist Church with the Rev. Randall Hamer and the Rev. Mike Beck officiating. Burial followed at the church cemetery. Mr. Howard was born in Chambers County…
(FIVE POINTS) The funeral for Rayford “Ray” Miles Caldwell, 75, of Five Points will be Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 2 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church in Fredonia with the Rev. Rusty Letsen officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at Quattlebaum Funeral Home from 5 to 7…
(STOCKBRIDGE, Ga.) Margaret Reed Walker, 76, of Stockbridge, Ga., died Sunday, March 8, 2020, at her residence following an extended illness. Viewing will be Friday, March 13, from 1 to 6 p.m. The funeral will be Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at Rehope Baptist Church in the Doublehead community with the Rev. Dr. H.L.…