IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMACASE 56-DR-2014-900096LORETTA LYNN DEEL, PLAINTIFFVS.RANDOLPH JACK DEEL, JR., DEFENDANTNOTICENotice is hereby given to Randolph Jack Deel, Jr. 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…

PUBLIC NOTICE Southern Communications Services, Inc. (SouthernLINC) is proposing to build a 359 foot Guyed Telecommunications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The site location is 703 County Road 206, Folsom, Randolph County, AL 36278 (33° 27′ 45.451″ North and 85° 33′ 53.231″ West). The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure…

With more and more rural hospitals closing each year, and with Randolph County in a precarious position with its one remaining hospital, the future for quality healthcare here might seem bleak. Here, though, we have something other rural areas lack: an offer by a financially strong, well-managed, out-of-county hospital system to help us succeed. That…

Now I know there are folks who get upset when someone wishes them “Happy Holidays.” They have their reasons for “Bah Humbugging” this seasonal greeting, and I respect that, sorta. But I just can’t get upset when someone says something to me that brings back so many happy holiday memories. Growing up, my family’s holiday…

I’ve now had the opportunity to see all four county schools in action on the hardcourt.  On the girls side, Woodland has come back to earth after their back-to-back state titles. The Lady Bobcats should still be a playoff team, but the mass exodus of Strains (Leah, Shanna, Shalyn and head coach Larry) leaves a…

Three weeks prior to the state’s general election in November Alabama GOP Chairman Bill Armistead criticized several high-ranking members of his party, saying they were attempting to “sabotage” the GOP’s efforts at the polls. He alleged, and I quote: “Several members of the ALGOP Steering Committee seem determined to sabotage ALGOP’s 2014 political plan to…

(BIRMINGHAM) Virginia Ann “Gint” Capers of Birmingham, formerly of Roanoke, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014 at Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. The funeral will be Saturday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, Roanoke, with the pastor, Rev. Gilbert E. Staples, officiating, and Rev. Jeffery Rosser, serving as eulogist. Burial will…

(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Louie Timothy Mitchell Sr., 86, of Wedowee will be Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at 2 p.m. in the chapel with Minister Jim Sherman officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Church of Christ Cemetery. Mr. Mitchell died Monday, Dec. 15, at his residence. He was a native of Randolph County. Prior to…

(WADLEY) Funeral service for Mrs. Sara Bob Welsh, 91, of Wadley will be Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014, at 3 p.m. at Daviston Baptist Church. The Revs. Jack Womack and Jacob Wilkerson will officiate. Burial will follow in Darian Cemetery. Mrs. Welsh died Sunday, Dec. 14, at Clay County Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 3,…

(LaFAYETTE) Jane Ballard, 47, of LaFayette died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, at East Alabama Medical Center. Graveside services were Monday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at LaFayette City Cemetery. She was born Feb. 24, 1967, in Chambers County and was a member of Abanda Methodist Church. Survivors include Toby Hewett of LaFayette; a son, Victor…

(LaFAYETTE) Dee Sanders, 75, of LaFayette died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at Bethany House Hospice. The funeral will be Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with burial in the church cemetery with the Rev. Steve Powell officiating. Mrs. Sanders was born May 7, 1939, in Happy, Texas. She was a…

(ROANOKE) Funeral services Rita Jean Moon, 54, of Roanoke will be Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with the Revs. F.W. Sheppard and Frank Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. Moon died Monday, Dec. 15, at UAB Hospital. A Randolph County native, Mrs. Moon was born Sept.…

(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Lawrence “Pop” Holloway, 93, of Wedowee were Sunday, Dec. 14, 2014, at 2 p.m. at Leven’s Baptist Church with the Revs. Barrett Holloway and Terry Graham officiating. Burial followed in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Holloway died Friday, Dec. 12, at his residence. A Randolph County native, Mr. Holloway was born Nov.…

(JACKSON’S GAP) Funeral service for Jerry Dale Pitts, 72, of Jackson’s Gap will be Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Langley Funeral Home. The Revs. Lonnie Phillips and James Bolan will officiate. Burial will follow in Eagle Creek Cemetery. Mr. Pitts died Wednesday, Dec. 10, at his residence. He was…

(LaGRANGE, Ga.) Linward Hill, 86, of LaGrange, Ga., died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. at Hospice LaGrange. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. EST Friday, Dec. 12, at Loyd Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Rix Threadgill and Chad Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Hill was born Sept. 26, 1928, in…

Gary Eugene Wiggins, husband, dad, grandpawpaw, military veteran and retired deer hunter, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, in Atlanta. He was 70 years old. The funeral will be at Ephesus Baptist Church on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. EST. Burial will follow at Campground Methodist Church in Graham, Ala. Gary was born Feb. 24, 1944,…

(ROANOKE) Willie Frank “Little Willie” Thompson, 63, of Franklin Road, Roanoke, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 2, at Wedowee Hospital. A short memorial service will be Thursday at 5 p.m. in the state room at Clark Memorial Funeral Service with the Rev. Calvin Trammell officiating. Mr. Thompson was born March 8, 1951, to the late Jim…