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CASE NO. DR 2022-900112

By Editor | December 21, 2022 |

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMACASE NO. DR 2022-900112ERIC BERRY, PLAINTIFFVS.MIKAYLA NORTH, DEFENDANTNOTICENotice is hereby given to Mikayla North 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 to the Bill of Complaint for Divorce must…

Thomas Eugene Heflin

By Editor | December 20, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Thomas Eugene Heflin, 69, passed away Dec. 16, 2022, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. Thomas was born June 2, 1953 to the late Rev. Robert L. Heflin, Sr., and Mrs. Tavie Lee (Clark) Heflin. Thomas had two younger brothers precede him in death: Stony Heflin and Walter Louis Heflin. Thomas attended grade school…

Teryl Stone

By Editor | December 19, 2022 |

(WADLEY) Funeral services for Teryl Stone, 72, of Wadley will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Wadley with Bro. Chuck Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Stone passed away Sunday, Dec. 18, at his home with his family by his side. Survivors…

Sarah L. Richardson

By Editor | December 19, 2022 |

(WOODLAND) Funeral services for Sarah L. Richardson, 87, of Woodland will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022, at 1 p.m. at East Napoleon Church of Christ, with Alan Daniel and Donald Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Richardson passed away on Sunday, Dec. 18, at her residence. Survivors include her…

Joyce Parmer Cole

By Editor | December 19, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Joyce Parmer Cole, 79, of Roanoke, passed away on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at University Hospital in Birmingham. Survivors include one daughter, Stephanie Shumpert (Jim) of Auburn; one son, Pace Cole (Kandy) of Oneonta; three grandchildren, Charles Oakley Shumpert, Madison Alea Cole and Emma Grace Cole; sister-in-law, Diane Parmer of Roanoke; brother-in-law, Tyre Cole…

Yvonne Marie McChargue

By Editor | December 19, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Yvonne Marie McChargue, of Roanoke, will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jamie Kelley officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. McChargue passed away on Sunday, Dec. 17, at Wellstar Hospital in Lagrange, Ga. Survivors include her niece, Lori…

Marceil Bass Hammons

By Editor | December 16, 2022 |

(WOODLAND) Visitation for Marceil Bass Hammons, 92, of Woodland will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, from 2–3:30 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Wedowee. Mrs. Hammons will be buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Weirsdale, Fla.. Mrs. Hammons passed away on Dec. 16 at her residence. Survivors include her daughters, Marcia Novinger (James),…

Mavis Ellen Adams Waters, 102

By Editor | December 15, 2022 |

(CONROE, Texas) Mavis Ellen Adams Waters, 102, of Conroe passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. She was born on May 17, 1920 in Munford, Ala. Memorial services and graveside service will be held Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. with the Reverend Sally Shaw at Morrison Chapel Cemetery in Wedowee. Mavis graduated in 1939 from…

Tommy Lee Nelson, 100

By Editor | December 15, 2022 |

(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Tommy Lee Nelson, 100, of Wedowee will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Elder Thomas Knight officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Flats Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon-2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec.…

Tony Lamar Pickard

By Editor | December 15, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Tony Lamar Pickard was born on August 16,1973 in Roanoke to the parentage of the late Jesse T. and Mary Prothro Pickard. He received his formal education at Randolph County High School. Tony enjoyed life to the fullest, and enjoyed taking on the task of working on cars. Having a hand for building he…

Junior firefighters recognized

By Editor | December 14, 2022 |

The Rock Mills Volunteer Fire Department recognized their junior firemen at their annual Christmas dinner Monday. In addition to fireman of the year, the Rock Mills VFD presented their Junior Fireman with awards of appreciation. The program currently consists of five members who are able to shadow other members and assist with calls. This program…

Randolph County Sheriff’s arrest and incident report

By Editor | December 14, 2022 |

December 5 – 12 Arrests: Melissa Kay Holland, 43, of 20650 Co Rd 82, Woodland – Theft of property – Dec. 12 Jonathan Rufus Simmons Jr., 18, of 500 Co Rd 38, Lineville – Possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia – Dec. 11 Jonathan David Simons, 23, of 81 Overton Mtn Dr, Roanoke – First degree…

County Commission busy in final meeting of 2022

By Editor | December 14, 2022 |

Randolph County Commission met in a workshop/regular meeting for over two hours on Monday and made their way through a long, detailed agenda. The commission will not meet again until January 9. Among the items on the agenda were the purchase of a boat, board appointments, garbage, real estate and many more. Visitor comments Four…

Drivers saving $20 per fill-up vs. six months ago

By Editor | December 14, 2022 |

Average gasoline prices in Alabama have fallen 11.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.87 per gallon, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 3,348 stations in Alabama. Prices in Alabama are 40.4 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 14.9 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average…

Wadley council approves increase in utility rates

By Editor | December 14, 2022 |

Residents in the Town of Wadley will soon be paying more water, sewer and gas. The council voted unanimously to increase water rates from $20 for the first 200 gallons to $30 for the first 200 gallons. Tap fees for water and gas will remain the same for now at $750 for water and $300…

Roanoke Police Department arrest report

By Editor | December 14, 2022 |

December 5 – 12 David Erastus Segars, 33, of 63450 Hwy 22, Roanoke – Domestic harassment (family) – Dec 11 Kelvin Marcelle Allen, 49, of 212 South Lafayette St, Lafayette – Failure to appear in court – Dec 7 Steven Lee Henry, 50, of 3161 Louina Rd, Roanoke – Drug paraphernalia, probation violation, failure to…

Rock Mills VFD names Fireman of the Year

By Editor | December 14, 2022 |

On Monday, December 12 the Rock Mills Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Christmas dinner to show appreciation to its members, past and present. After a warm, home cooked meal, provided by Faith Baptist Church, Chief Tony Moore presented several members of the department with awards for their outstanding and selfless dedication to the VFD…

Request for Qualifications

By Editor | December 14, 2022 |

Request for Qualifications The Randolph County Commission is now requesting qualifications from engineering firms to provide engineering services for the County’s 2022 CDBG Road & Drainage Improvements project. Factors to be considered in the award of this contract will include: Overall qualifications of the firm (35 points), Experience of the firm in providing engineering services…

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

By Editor | December 14, 2022 |

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VARIOUS ADDITIONS TO RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR THE RANDOLPH COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION WEDOWEE, ALABAMA MCKEE PROJECT NO. 22.255 Sealed proposals shall be received by Mr. John Jacobs, Superintendent at the Randolph County Schools office located at 182 Circle Dr, Wedowee, AL 36278; until 2:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, January 12, 2022,…

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-12-05

By Editor | December 14, 2022 |

ORDINANCE NO. 2022-12-05 AN ORDINANCE CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF ROANOKE ON MARCH 14, 2023 FOR RENEWAL AND CONTINUATION OF THE FIVE (5) MILL SPECIAL PROPERTY TAX IN THE CITY BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council (herein called “the Council”) of the City of Roanoke (herein called “the City”), in the State…