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IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERVINA PHILPOTT, DECEASED

By Editor | March 27, 2019 |

STATE OF ALABAMARANDOLPH COUNTYPROBATE COURTNOTICE TO FILE CLAIMSIN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERVINA PHILPOTT, DECEASEDLetters Testamentary on the estate of Bervina Philpott, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 22nd day of March, 2019, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims…

CASE NO. CV 2019–900030.00

By Editor | March 27, 2019 |

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. CV 2019–900030.00 WESLEY G. HILL PLAINTIFF vs. THE LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED BELOW AND ANY AND ALL UNKNOWN PARTIES, INCLUDING ANY PERSONS CLAIMING ANY PRESENT INTEREST THEREIN AND INCLUDING ANY PERSONS CLAIMING ANY FUTURE, CONTINGENT, REVERSIONARY, REMAINDER, OR OTHER INTERESTS THEREIN, WHO MAY CLAIM ANY…

Lane waives arraignment

By Editor | March 27, 2019 |

Former Randolph County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Billy Lane filed a waiver of arraignment and an accompanying not guilty plea in lieu of appearing in court Monday. Lane was indicted and accused of 40 criminal counts in January following an investigation by the Alabama Ethics Commission. That indictment included 11 counts of using his office…

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | March 27, 2019 |

Default having being made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated June 7, 2007 executed by Vincent Garrett and wife, Virginia L. Garrett, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as a nominee for First Magnus Financial Corporation, said Mortgage being recorded June 8, 2007, in Book 516,…

State will continue takeover of revenue commissioner’s office

By Editor | March 27, 2019 |

WEDOWEE – After a lengthy discussion in their workshop meeting, Randolph County Commission in their regular meeting on Monday voted unanimously to allow the chairman to negotiate an agreement with the State Revenue Department to continue their takeover and presence in the Revenue Commissioner’s Office. The agreement will mean the state will remain present in…

Wedowee looks at resurfacing Woodland Ave.

By Editor | March 27, 2019 |

WEDOWEE – Wedowee Town Council has set plans in motion to resurface one of the town’s busiest streets. In last Tuesday’s meeting, Councilmember Brenda Boone stated that, “Woodland Avenue is the worst road in our community and also one of the busiest.” She made the motion that the town resurface the street and to ask…

Roanoke looks at street repairs

By Editor | March 27, 2019 |

Repairing roads and taking possession of condemned property were the main actions of Roanoke City Council at their meeting Monday night. Mayor Mike Fisher opened business by reading nuisance resolutions authorizing the city to abate property on Pool Street and Piedmont Street. This was the second reading of the resolution so the city will now…

Travis Green

By Editor | March 26, 2019 |

(BOWDON, Ga.) Travis Green, 85, of Bowdon, Ga., died March 23, 2019, at Tanner Medical Center. The family will receive friends at Rainwater Funeral Home Tuesday, March 26 from 4 to 7 p.m. EDT. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 27, at 1 p.m. EDT in the chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home with the Rev.…

Monroe John Reaves

By Editor | March 26, 2019 |

(WARRENTON, Va.) Monroe John Reaves, 84, of Warrenton, Va., passed away March 19, 2019, at Fauquier Hospital. Graveside services were Friday, March 22, at Bright View Cemetery in Warrenton. John was born on Nov. 8, 1934, in Newell, Ala., a son of the late Monroe Gay Reaves and Velma Ellen Haynes Reaves. Growing up on…

Verlon C. Hicks

By Editor | March 25, 2019 |

(MARENGO, Ohio) Verlon C. Hicks, 83, of Marengo, Ohio, died Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Bennington Glen Nursing and Rehabilitation. Family and friends may visit from 6-8 p.m. EDT on Wednesday at Wappner Funeral Directors, Ontario, Ohio. The funeral will be at 1:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday, March 28, at the funeral home. Graveside services…

Jimmie Johnson Key

By Editor | March 25, 2019 |

(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Jimmie Johnson Key, 87, of Wedowee will be Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 2 p.m. CDT at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Franklin, Ga., with the Rev. Rodney Roquemore officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 11 a.m. -2 p.m. on…

Edna Lois Vinson Willingham

By Editor | March 25, 2019 |

(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Edna Lois Vinson Willingham, 87, of Woodland will be Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ricky Murphy and Bro. Bill Prince Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8…

Harvey Lee ‘Butch’ Falco Jr.

By Editor | March 22, 2019 |

(PEARL RIVER, La.) Harvey Lee “Butch” Falco Jr., 71, of Pearl River, La., died March 13, 2019. He was born in New Orleans on Feb. 29, 1948. _He lived a majority of his life in Roanoke, Ala. There, he was employed at Amoco/Mohawk and GrandView Antiques and Auction House. He is survived by two daughters,…

Dorothy Annelle Humphries

By Editor | March 21, 2019 |

(McDONOUGH, Ga.) Dorothy Annelle Humphries, 84, of McDonough, formerly of Rock Mills, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019. The funeral will be at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, Ga., on Saturday, March 23, at 1 p.m. EDT. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, McDonough. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. EDT on Friday at…

Jimmy Huey

By Editor | March 21, 2019 |

(HURST, Texas) Jimmy Huey passed away Feb. 27, 2019, at his home in Hurst, Texas. There will be a private graveside service at Wedowee City Cemetery for Mr. Huey on Saturday, March 23. He is survived by his two children, Tim Huey (Melissa) of Temple, Ga., and Deneen Bingham of Marietta, Ga.; stepdaughter, Dana Adams…

Donna J. Henry Post

By Editor | March 21, 2019 |

(LINEVILLE) Donna J. Henry Post, 62, of Lineville died Monday, March 18, 2019, at Clay County Hospital. Donna grew up in Clay County and was a former resident of Roanoke and Bowdon, Ga., where she had worked for several years at Bremen-Bowdon Inc. before returning to Clay County in 2008. She was currently employed with…

Michael Allan Recupido

By Editor | March 20, 2019 |

(CARROLLTON, Ga.) Michael Allan Recupido, 65, died Tuesday, March 19, 2019, following an extended illness. Family will receive friends Thursday, March 21, from 6 till 8 p.m. EDT at Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel, Carrollton. In keeping with the family’s wishes, Mr. Recupido will be cremated following the visitation. Mr. Recupido was born Jan. 2,…

Handley looking to build momentum heading into area play

By Editor | March 20, 2019 |

Handley head coach Tyler Hall made a pitching change in the fifth inning of Monday’s contest against Tallassee, and when he did he had a little message for his team. Hall brought in Logan Smith with one out and runners on first and second and his team trailing by a score of 5-2. It was…

Cotton homers twice, RCHS has 2-2 week

By Editor | March 20, 2019 |

RCHS won its first area game and defeated cross-county rival Woodland as part of a 2-2 week, and RCHS’s Keisley Cotton homered in both of the RCHS victories. Here’s how the week went for the Lady Tigers. RCHS 17, BB Comer 2 RCHS blasted BB Comer 17-2 in their area opener last Tuesday. Cotton was…

Dadeville sweeps area series against RCHS

By Editor | March 20, 2019 |

Dadeville took the early lead in the race for the Class 3A, Area 6 race with a three-game sweep of RCHS last week. Dadeville won the series opener at home Tuesday then swept Friday’s doubleheader in Wedowee to put RCHS at the bottom of the standings after the first area games for both teams. Dadeville…