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NOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTION

By Editor | February 8, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE: MICHAEL ALLEN HANDNOTICE OF FILING OF PETITION FOR SUMMARY DISTRIBUTIONNotice is hereby given that a Petition for Summary Distribution of the above-named estate has been filed by Andrew Hand on the 2nd day of February, 2023, and that 30 days after the notice of publication, such…

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale

By Editor | February 8, 2023 |

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage (as assumed, amended, and modified from time to time, the “Mortgage”) executed by CHRIS ROMBOKAS (“Mortgagor”) in favor of COLONIAL BANK, N.A. (the “Original Lender”) dated October 31, 2006 and recorded on December 7, 2006…

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FRANCES ROLLINS HUDDLESTON, DECEASED

By Editor | February 8, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF FRANCES ROLLINS HUDDLESTON, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the estate of Frances Rollins Huddleston, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 2nd day of February, 2023, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby…

Invitation to Bid

By Editor | February 8, 2023 |

Invitation to Bid The City of Roanoke will be accepting sealed bids for the collection and disposal of Commercial Solid Waste. This bid is for dumpster service for customers inside the city. All contractors must have a City of Roanoke business license. All bids must be received at City Hall by 2:00 p.m. February 17th…

Reatha Holloway Daniel

By Editor | February 6, 2023 |

Funeral services for Reatha Holloway Daniel, 94, were Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Phillip Waites officiating. Interment followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Daniel passed away Thursday, Feb. 2, at Traylor’s Nursing Home in Roanoke. Pallbearers were Hayden Williams, Will Phillips, John Wesley Hall, Marty Williams, Jay…

Annie ‘Ruth’ Vaughn Stapler

By Editor | February 6, 2023 |

(WOODLAND) Annie “Ruth” Vaughn Stapler, 66, of Woodland passed away on Feb. 1, 2023, at Tanner Medical Center in Wedowee. Survivors include her husband of 46 years, Michael Stapler; daughter, Misty (Candi) Britt; son, Kris (Kayla) Storey; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends who will truly miss her. Mrs.…

Samuel William Carpenter, Jr.

By Editor | February 6, 2023 |

(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Samuel William Carpenter, Jr., 90, of Wedowee, were Monday, Feb. 6, 2023 at 11 a.m. at Roanoke Church of Christ with Lin Turner, Corey Carpenter and Bro. Gerald Romine officiating. Burial followed at Wedowee City Cemetery. Mr. Carpenter passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Feb. 3, surrounded by his…

Ernest Richard Hill

By Editor | February 6, 2023 |

(JACKSONVILLE) Graveside services for Ernest Richard Hill, of Jacksonville, formerly of Rock Mills, were Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Randolph Memory Gardens with Bro. Kenneth Johnson, Richard Hill and Bro. Dave Haynes officiating. Mr. Hill passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at his residence. Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue Johnson Hill;…

Mary Catherine Johnson

By Editor | February 6, 2023 |

(NEWELL) Funeral services for Mary Catherine Johnson, 83, of Auburn, Ga., formerly of Anniston were Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at noon at Jordan’s Chapel Congregational Methodist Church with Bro. Chris Mitchell officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Ms. Johnson passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at MeSun Hospice in Lawrenceville, Ga. Survivors include: one…

Karren Parker Turner

By Editor | February 6, 2023 |

(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Karren Parker Turner, 45, were held on Friday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Rev. William Phillips officiating. Mrs. Turner passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, at her home. Survivors include her husband, David Turner, Sr., of Wedowee; two daughters, Ashiyanna Knight (Bridget) of LaGrange, Ga., and Raven…

Local UMC bodies deciding about future with denomination

By Editor | February 1, 2023 |

The nationwide rift that is growing in the United Methodist Church has found its way to Randolph County, and the future of nearly a dozen local churches hangs in the balance as those congregations decide how to move forward. That includes one of the largest and oldest churches in the county in Roanoke First United…

Circuit judge sworn in

By Editor | February 1, 2023 |

LaFayette – Monday, Kevin M. Hall officially took the bench as a circuit judge for Alabama’s 5th judicial circuit, which is comprised of Randolph, Chambers, Macon, and Tallapoosa counties. Judge Hall, a Dadeville native, was sworn in on January 17, in Alexander City. Hall brings a wealth of legal experience to the bench, having previously…

Wedowee forms merchant association

By Editor | February 1, 2023 |

At a full house meeting of merchants from inside the town limits and around the area, the Wedowee Merchant’s Association was born last week in an organizational meeting. The group intends to be active in attracting and creating new things for Wedowee, but also protecting the roots. The group will not only work with each…

Roanoke police arrest report

By Editor | February 1, 2023 |

January 23rd – 30th Amanda Renee Brown, 43, of Roanoke – Failure to appear in court (failure to register vehicle) – Jan 30 Matthew Ryan Czik, 24, of 3375 Co Rd 75, Roanoke – Failure to appear in court x 4 – Jan 30 Peggy Helmick, 40, of 746 Central Ave, Roanoke – Failure to…

Randolph County Sheriff’s arrest and incident report

By Editor | February 1, 2023 |

January 23rd – 30th Selvia Elizabeth Douglas, 37, of 7315 Old Hwy 431, Newell – Failure to appear in court (criminal trespassing 3rd, resisting arrest, no visible tag, operating a vehicle without insurance) – Jan 23 Russell Hamilton Dean, 55, of 802 Industrial Blvd, Roanoke – Negotiating a worthless instrument – Jan 23 Felix Denard…

Gas prices continue to rise in Alabama

By Editor | February 1, 2023 |

Average gasoline prices in Alabama have risen 11.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.28/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 38.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 22.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price…

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER ENFORCEMENT OF LIEN

By Editor | February 1, 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 the Janet W. Sparks (Occupant) and Safe Storage of Wedowee, LLC (Operator) for a certain storage unit located at 778 W. Broad St., Wedowee, AL, notice is hereby given that…

Notice of Public Hearing

By Editor | February 1, 2023 |

Notice of Public Hearing The Randolph County Water, Sewer & Fire Protection Authority will be holding a Public Hearing to review its application for a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), and to make available to the public the contents of the associated Environmental Information Document…

IN RE: ESTATE OF JIMMY EUGENE MCKINNEY, DECEASED

By Editor | February 1, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: ESTATE OF JIMMY EUGENE MCKINNEY, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Jimmy Eugene McKinney, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 27th day of Jan., 2023, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given…

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MELVIN LAMAR BAILEY, DECEASED

By Editor | February 1, 2023 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: THE ESTATE OF MELVIN LAMAR BAILEY, DECEASED ADMINISTRATRIX’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of Melvin Lamar Bailey, deceased, having been granted to Angela Marie Lewis on the 27th day of Jan., 2023, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of said…