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Archie Ray Gay

By Editor | April 25, 2023 |

(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Archie Ray Gay, infant, of Woodland, were held on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with speaker, Larry Strain. Burial will follow at Big Springs Baptist Church.Archie passed away on April 20, 2023 at Tanner Medical Center in Wedowee.Survivors include his mother, Jordan Williamson; father, Axson…

Bonnie Whitten Hanson

By Editor | April 20, 2023 |

(WOODLAND) Bonnie Whitten Hanson, 95, passed away April 19, 2023, at Traylor Nursing Home in Roanoke. She was born Nov. 25, 1927, in Woodland, to Hershel David Whitten and Lizzie Brown Whitten. Bonnie has lived in Woodland all her life until declining health required she be in nursing home care some six years ago. She…

Mary Sue ‘Sister’ Hall

By Editor | April 20, 2023 |

(WADLEY) Funeral Services for Mary Sue “Sister” Hall, 72, of Wadley will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mike Brewer officiating. Burial will follow at Wadley City Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 20.  Mrs.…

Roanoke woman shot, killed while holding baby

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

A Roanoke woman is dead, and a Montgomery man is in custody after a shooting on Mulberry Street in Roanoke Thursday afternoon. Darius Cortez Barefield was arrested by Roanoke police after he was found at the scene where Narautica Lashea Patterson, 24, had been shot around 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Barefield has been charged with capital…

Wreck claims life of Handley senior

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

A Handley High School senior was killed and another Handley student was injured in a car accident that took place Monday night in Chambers County. Terrance Tucker, who was scheduled to graduate from Handley just more than a month from now, died as a result of the accident, while sophomore Zehkylah Joiner was airlifted from…

Rose Marie Mosley Champion

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

(WOODLAND) Rose Marie Mosley Champion, 65, was called home to be with the Lord April 15, 2023. Rose was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Rose was a loving wife of 49 years to Kenneth R. Champion. She was born Dec. 29, 1957 in Anniston. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Rose…

County volunteer firefighters honored at annual banquet

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

Over 210 of Randolph County’s finest were honored at the Randolph County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments (RCAVFD) Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on April 15. Randolph County volunteer firefighters selflessly served their communities by responding to 2,596 calls for assistance throughout 2022. The annual appreciation banquet brings together volunteer firefighters and those that support them,…

County engineer Jones resigns

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

After 29 years with the county highway department, County Engineer Burrell Jones is retiring. According to County Administrator Lisa Herren, Jones handed in his resignation/retirement letter on Monday, and it is effective immediately. Herren went on to say he is retiring from the County but plans to continue to work some. The County Commission posted…

Franklin Rd. paving project gets final ok from city

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

All the I’s have been dotted and the T’s crossed on Roanoke’s planned repaving project of Franklin Road, and all that remains to be done is the actual paving work itself. The Roanoke City Council unanimously approved a bid from Gary Ingram Grading and Paving for the project, at a cost of just under $1…

Roanoke Police arrest report

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

Week ending April 17th Darius Cortez Barefield, 24, of 4609 Neese Dr, Montgomery – Capital Murder – Committed from a Vehicle, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct – April 13 Tyuan Meshon Williams, 21, of 1202 S 8th Ave, Lanett – Two counts of Failure to Appear/Comply/Pay (Failure to Display Insurance, Failure to Stop at Stop Sign)…

Randolph County Sheriff’s arrest and incident report

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

Week ending April 17th Jamison Lamar Molah, 44, of 332 Co Rd 864, Heflin – Failure to Appear in Court (Theft of Property) – April 6 Adam Clay Hartley, 49, of 7654 Hwy 48, Lineville – Probation Revocation, Criminal Trespassing 3rd – April 6 Kenneth Eli Conn, 35, of 1040 Co Rd 699, Roanoke –…

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH J. MEADOWS, DECEASED

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH J. MEADOWS, DECEASED NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Carol Mitchell on the 15th day of Dec., 2022, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of the Probate…

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND J. MCMANUS, DEC.

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RAYMOND J. MCMANUS, DEC. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters Testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Arianne Keens on the 11th day of April, 2023, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of the Probate…

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BETTY JEAN GUILFORD, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Betty Jean Guilford, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of April, 2023, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is…

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF DORIS CLARK WOOD, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the estate of Doris Clark Wood, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 13th day of April, 2023, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby…

NOTICE OF HEARING

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: JACK BENFORD WARD JR., DECEASED IN RE: MARY EVELYN WARD, DECEASED NOTICE OF HEARING TO: Lucas Ward 841 Kathryn Dr., SE Concord, NC 28025 ZACHERY WARD 194 PARKPLACE OXFORD, AL 36203 AMBER NICOLE PARKER 120 REAVES DR. OXFORD, AL 36203 THOMAS HUBBARD 8444 DEER FEILD…

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANE H. TAYLOR, DECEASED

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JANE H. TAYLOR, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Jane H. Taylor, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 14th day of April, 2023, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is…

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER ENFORCEMENT OF LIEN

By Editor | April 19, 2023 |

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER ENFORCEMENT OF LIEN Whereas, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a lease agreement by Lisa Shepperd (Occupant) and Safe Storage of Wedowee, LLC (Operator) and for Debbie Brown (occupant) and Safe Storage of Wedowee, LLC (Operator) for certain storage units located at 778 W.…

Harvey Herman Browning

By Editor | April 18, 2023 |

(ROCK MILLS) Harvey Herman Browning, known to friends and family as Herman, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2023, in Opelika. Born on Sept. 5, 1938, in Rock Mills, Herman lived a life full of love, laughter, and service to his country and community. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Martha…

Gerald ‘Ray’ Yarbrough

By Editor | April 18, 2023 |

(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Gerald “Ray” Yarbrough, 67, of Woodland, will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Herren’s Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. David Daniel and the Rev. David Taft officiating. Mr. Yarbrough will lie in state for one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at the adjoining…