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Randolph County Sheriff’s incident and arrest report

By Editor | March 29, 2023 |

ArrestsPatricia Lynn Etchison, 52, of 298 Circle Dr, Roanoke – Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree – Mar 23Gabrielle Nicole Thorton, 25, of 5586 Co Rd 65, Roanoke – Criminal Trespassing 3rd Degree – Mar 23Martez Khiree Battle, 30, of 416 Government St, Roanoke – Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense – Mar 23LaMarcus…

NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL SETTLEMENT

By Editor | March 29, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVE BROOKS, DECEASED NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL SETTLEMENT Notice is hereby given that Cydney L. Dorsey acting as the Administratrix of the Estate of Steve Brooks, deceased, has filed in this Court her Petition for Final Settlement of the…

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | March 29, 2023 |

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Jamison M. Vowell and Stephanie Vowell, husband and wife, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Homestar Financial Corp., on March 10, 2017, said mortgage recorded in the Office of…

PUBLIC NOTICE – 210

By Editor | March 29, 2023 |

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NOTICE OF APPLICATION REQUESTING 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATION FROM THE STATE OF ALABAMA FOR THE LICENSE APPLICATION OF THE R.L. HARRIS HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT PUBLIC NOTICE – 210 Notice is hereby given that the Alabama Power Company (applicant) has applied to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) for a Clean…

Public Hearing Notice

By Editor | March 29, 2023 |

Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall located at 809 Main Street in Roanoke. The purpose of this hearing shall be to receive public comments…

ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

By Editor | March 29, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: KIMBERLY ANN BAILEY, DECEASED ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of Kimberly Ann Bailey, deceased, having been granted to John A. Tinney on the 24th day of March, 2023, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of said County, notice is…

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

By Editor | March 29, 2023 |

CASE NO. 230077 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF ALABAMA, RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT ESTATE OF AMBERLYN S. PIKE, DECEASED Letters of Administration having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of March, 2023, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of the Probate Court of Randolph County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that…

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

By Editor | March 29, 2023 |

STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WOODROW J. PARRISH, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Woodrow J. Parrish, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 24th day of March, 2023, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is…

CASE NO. DR-2023-900016

By Editor | March 29, 2023 |

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. DR-2023-900016 MAYCE MCCREADY NORRIS, PLAINTIFF VS. JOSH WILLIAM NORRIS, DEFENDANT NOTICE Notice is hereby given to Josh William Norris that a Bill of Complaint for Divorce has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Randolph County. You are hereby notified that a response…

NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION

By Editor | March 29, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: CAROLYN DIANE CHANDLER NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION Notice is hereby given that a Petition for Summary Distribution of the above named estate has been filed by Lori Sweeney on the 27th day of March, 2023, and that 30 days after the…

NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBTAIN LICENSE TO SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

By Editor | March 29, 2023 |

STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY NOTICE OF INTENT TO OBTAIN LICENSE TO SALE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Jessica Williams hereby notifies the public at large that she intends to apply for a Restaurant Retail Liqour License. The premises at which First Light Coffee wishes to sale Alcoholic Beverages is located at 109 Main Street S., Wedowee, AL…

Willie Ray Owensby

By Editor | March 27, 2023 |

(ROANOKE) Willie Ray Owensby, 64, of Roanoke died Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Tanner Medical Center, East Alabama in Wedowee. Services for Mr. Owensby are pending and will be announced. Mr. Owensby was born to Arthur James Owensby and Maggie Lois Hooks on July 11, 1958, in Roanoke. Willie attended Randolph County Training School until…

William Franklin Hendon, III

By Editor | March 27, 2023 |

(ROANOKE) William Franklin Hendon, III, 65, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. The family will receive friends at Quattlebaum Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, March 27. Survivors include his wife, Coralou Burk Hendon of Roanoke; one daughter, Melanie Swick of Roanoke; two sons, Justin Hendon and Jared Hendon, both of…

Joe Chavez

By Editor | March 27, 2023 |

(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Joe Chavez, 68, of Wedowee will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tyler Worthey, Ronne Chavez and Jesse Chavez officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:30-2 p.m. on Wednesday before services begin. Mr. Chavez passed away…

Melba Eudell “Dale” Gibbs

By Editor | March 27, 2023 |

(RANBURNE) Funeral services for Melba Eudell “Dale” Gibbs, 86, of Ranburne, will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Ranburne with Bro. Kris Henderson, Bro. Morgan Bailey and Ariane Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home…

Guthrie’s holds grand opening

By Editor | March 22, 2023 |

Guthrie’s in Roanoke held its grand opening Tuesday, and a steady stream of patrons took advantage of the long-awaited addition to the local fast-food scene. The new Roanoke Guthrie’s is owned and operated by business partners Chris Clark and Brian Pester, who also own another Guthrie’s in Lanett. “We are so excited to finally be…

County School Board remembers Jimmy McCain

By Editor | March 22, 2023 |

Randolph County School Board held a reverent, somber meeting last week. The board was meeting for the first time since the death of District 6 Board Member Jimmy McCain. McCain passed away early last week. The meeting room was arranged as it normally is with an 8×10 color picture in a frame displayed at McCain’s…

Proposed Roanoke recreation center rules spark debate

By Editor | March 22, 2023 |

The City of Roanoke is looking at implementing a set of rules that will govern public play times in the gym at the Roanoke Recreation Center, and some of those proposed rules came under fire by one City Council Member at Monday’s meeting. Tammi Holley cited several of the rules as being targeted specifically toward…

Fire association seeking funds from commission

By Editor | March 22, 2023 |

At Thursday’s workshop meeting of Randolph County Commission, Justin Johnson, President of the Randolph County Firefighter’s Association addressed the commission concerning the association’s need for financial assistance. Johnson specifically asked the commission for funds to upkeep and repair the outdoor warning siren system. “We have had some additional expenses and we just need your help…

Accident at Walmart

By Editor | March 22, 2023 |

A two-car accident occurred at the intersection of Hwy 431 and Davco Drive in Roanoke in front of Walmart around 8:30 p.m. Friday night. It was the second accident at that intersection within the week after a previous collision took place Monday afternoon. No serious injuries were reported from Friday’s accident.