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Roanoke eyeing more paving projects

By Editor | August 17, 2022 |

Road resurfacing continues to be a high priority for the City of Roanoke, and the Roanoke City Council’s actions at Monday’s meeting backed that up in a big way.While resurfacing work on Main Street continues this week, and plans slowly move forward for a much-needed repaving of Franklin Road, the council approved spending an estimated…

Roanoke, Wadley and Wedowee Police reports

By Editor | August 17, 2022 |

Police reports for August 8th – 15th Roanoke arrests Ariana Denasia Kyles, 19, of 2222 Louina Rd., Roanoke – criminal mischief – Aug. 15 Cameron Woody, 29, of LaFayette – menacing and third-degree domestic violence – Aug. 15 Frankie Stephen Navarro, 24, of 1705 Main St., Roanoke – two counts of failure to appear in…

Randolph and Chambers County Sherieff’s report

By Editor | August 17, 2022 |

Arrest and incident reports from August 8th – 15th Arrests Christopher Ray Clifton, 39, of 108 County Rd. 57, Lineville – attempted sexual assault and abuse of a child – Aug. 15 John Thomas Evans, 41, of 658 County Rd. 19, Wedowee – first-degree rape and first-degree sexual abuse – Aug. 15 Jessica Ivanna Meacham,…

Suspicious fire

By Editor | August 17, 2022 |

FOSTER’S CROSSROADS – An overnight fire destroyed a large storage building, vehicles and equipment on Thursday of last week. According to the reported from Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, the fire was reported by Robert Lewis Ridge on County Road 7. Ridge said he was awakened around 3:20 a.m. to find the building and adjacent vehicles…

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | August 17, 2022 |

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of theindebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Laura J. Burge and Christopher L. Burge, wife and husband, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., on February 27, 2009, said mortgage recorded in the Office of…

Public Hearing Notice

By Editor | August 17, 2022 |

Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke City Council will conduct a public hearing pursuant to Section 11-52-77 of the Code of Alabama on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the council chambers at the Roanoke City Hall. The purpose of this hearing shall be to receive public comments on…

Walter Clifford Trammell

By Editor | August 16, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Walter Clifford Trammell, 77, of Roanoke passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at his residence. Viewing will be Friday, Aug. 19, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Clark Memorial Funeral Service. A graveside service will be Saturday, Aug. 20, at 1 p.m. at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery near Five Points. Mr. Trammell…

Mary Voncille Sims Brown

By Editor | August 15, 2022 |

(DALLAS, Ga.) Mary Voncille “Bonnie” Sims Brown, formerly of Roanoke, peacefully drew her last breath on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, surrounded by family and friends at her home in Dallas, Ga., after a lengthy battle with chronic illness complicated by a recent cancer diagnosis. It would be wrong to say she lost her battle because…

Thelma Vaughn

By Editor | August 15, 2022 |

(WADLEY) Thelma Vaughn, 80, of Wadley died Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, at WellStar West Georgia Medical Center, LaGrange. The funeral will be Monday, Aug. 15, at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Wadley, with the Rev. William Russell officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state at the…

Deanne Marie ‘Dee’ Sammon

By Editor | August 15, 2022 |

(CARROLLTON, Ga.) Deanne Marie “Dee” Sammon died peacefully at home on Aug. 11, 2022. The funeral mass was Monday, Aug. 15, at 2:30 p.m. EDT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church with Father Gaurav Shroff officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was a kind, giving and genuine lady to all who knew…

Carol Bishop Lisenby

By Editor | August 15, 2022 |

(AUBURN) Carol Bishop Lisenby, 69, of Auburn passed away Aug. 12, 2022, at Bethany House after a brief illness. The funeral was at 11 a.m. on Aug. 15 at Five Points Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Kirk officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lisenby was born Dec. 27, 1952, to Homer and…

Joyce Jean Caldwell Davis

By Editor | August 15, 2022 |

(MALONE) Joyce Jean Caldwell Davis, loving daughter of Maude and Voyd Caldwell, was born Oct. 11, 1950, in Randolph County. She was an amazing sister to Mollie, Boyce, Wayne and Ralph. Her very best friend and perfect counterpart was her husband, Johnny Davis. They enjoyed making many memories together, and their favorite thing was time…

Ricky Dale Arrington

By Editor | August 15, 2022 |

(CARROLLTON, Ga.) Ricky Dale Arrington, 69 of Carrollton, Ga., passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. The funeral will be Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. EDT at Shiloh Baptist Church in Graham, Ala., with the Rev. David Daniel and the Rev. Jerry Wiggins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with the Rev. Fred…

Alvin T. Smith

By Editor | August 12, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) The funeral services for Alvin T. Smith, 87, of Roanoke will be Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Keith Benefield and Bro. Ken Brooks officiating.  Burial will follow at Potash Church of God Cemetery in Roanoke. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5…

Rita Maelene Ulmer

By Editor | August 11, 2022 |

(FIVE POINTS) The funeral for Rita Maelene Ulmer, 63, of Five Points will be Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at 2 p.m. CDT at Stateline Christian Church with Bro. Mike Watson officiating. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. CDT on Monday before…

Susie Marshall Cosper, 100

By Editor | August 10, 2022 |

(LaFAYETTE) Susie Marshall Cosper, 100, formerly of Milltown, passed away Aug. 7, 2022, at her residence in LaFayette surrounded by her loved ones. The funeral will be Thursday, Aug. 11, at 11 a.m. at New Hope Christian Church in Roanoke with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday at the church from 10…

Barbara Jean Bailey Sims

By Editor | August 10, 2022 |

(WEDOWEE) A celebration of life for Barbara Jean Bailey Sims, 75, was Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Antioch Baptist Church in Wedowee. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Sims passed away Tuesday, July 26, at Northstar Place (Senior Living & Memory Care) in Kennesaw, Ga. Born Feb. 11, 1947, Mrs. Sims was a native…

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS

By Editor | August 10, 2022 |

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDDERS This Document includes statements to invite potential Bidders to submit Bids on a project and to inform Bidders of key criteria for submitting their Bid. This Document includes the term “Architect/Engineer.” “Architect” is used in AIA documents. “Engineer” is used in EJCDC documents. Select appropriate term. This Document can be edited to…

IN RE: LESLI ARRINGTON HEARD, DECEASED

By Editor | August 10, 2022 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: LESLI ARRINGTON HEARD, DECEASED ADMINISTRATRIX’S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration on the Estate of Lesli Arrington Heard, deceased, having been granted to Katrenia Arrington on the 3rd day of August, 2022, by the Honorable Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby…

CASE NO. 56-DR-2021-900010.01

By Editor | August 10, 2022 |

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO. 56-DR-2021-900010.01 VARONICA A. ADKINS, PLAINTIFF VS. DANA N. ADKINS, DEFENDANT NOTICE Notice is hereby given to Varonica A. Adkins that a Petition for Modification has been filed against you in the Circuit Court of Randolph County. You are hereby notified that a response to the…