Super Typhoon Haiyan ripped through the 7,000 Pacific islands of the Philippines last Friday, leaving behind a scene of near total destruction in some areas. What may be the strongest storm on record affected about 10 percent of the population–about 10 million people–leaving a confirmed 1,722 dead as of yesterday, with that number expected to…
The Veterans Day just past led me to thoughts about Emmett Kilpatrick. Who? Emmett Kilpatrick. He was one of those Wilcox County Kilpatricks, and if that is not enough to identify him then you ain’t from down there, so what does it matter? Well, it matters because Emmett Kilpatrick’s life, centered around events that made…
A new national gaming report shows that revenue from Poarch Creek Indian gambling in Alabama is growing by record numbers, while revenue from non-Indian gambling keeps falling. The report by the North American Gaming Almanac backs up what the general public can see firsthand: crowded Poarch Creek Indian casinos and nearly empty buildings at VictoryLand…
The Handley Tigers made on thing clear Friday night against UMS Wright. They were not going to fade quietly into the background as the defending state champions had their way. The Tigers fell behind 14-0 but fought back to cut the lead to 17-13 in the third quarter before eventually falling to UMS Wright 31-13…
The Woodland Bobcats landed the first blow in their heavyweight bout with defending state champion Tanner on Friday. But the promising start was snuffed out by an overpowering Tanner running game as the Rattlers pulled away for a 41-29 win in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs. Tanner piled up 324 yards and four…
It was the first playoff game for the majority of the players on Wadley’s roster. And it showed. Wadley’s mistake-prone night ended in a 63-12 drumming at the hands of McKenzie, which entered the playoffs as the state’s No. 10 team in class 1A. Wadley committed six turnovers, two of which were interceptions that were…
(LINEVILLE) Funeral services for Virginia Dovie Smith Hudson, 83, of Lineville will be Friday, Nov. 15, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville with the Rev. John Luckie officiating. Burial will follow in Clay County Memory Gardens. Mrs. Hudson died Monday, Nov. 11, at Clay County Hospital. A Clay County native, she…
(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) Ruby L. Houze, 92, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Regency Church of God with pastor John V. Morgan and the Rev. Steven Kick officiating. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. She was born in Roanoke, Ala., on July 2, 1921,…
(BOYNTON BEACH, Fla.) Mary Jim Robinson Thomas, 100, of Boynton Beach, Fla., died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. Her graveside service will be Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham. Mrs. Thomas grew up in Five Points, Ala., graduated from Five Points Consolidated High School in 1930, then graduated from Alabama College…
(ASHLAND) Funeral services for Gary Leon Cooper Sr., 65, of Ashland will be Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Ashland with Bro. David Waldrop and Bro. James “Frogg” Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Ashland City Cemetery. Mr. Cooper died Sunday, Nov. 10, at the VA Medical Center in…
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for John Sims, 67, of Wedowee will be Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013, at noon at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kim Northington officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Rest Baptist Cemetery. Mr. Sims died Thursday, Nov. 8, at Jacksonville Health & Rehab. A Randolph County native, Mr. Sims was born on…
(LaGRANGE, Ga.) Michael Hines, 54, of LaGrange, Ga., a native and former resident of Roanoke, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at Hospice LaGrange after an extended illness. The celebration of life will be Friday, Nov. 15, at noon at New Life Worship Center, Roanoke, with the pastor, Bishop Lathonia Wright, serving as eulogist. Bishop Tom…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Louise Heard McDow, 94, of Roanoke were Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church with the Revs. Jeff Burns and Frank Sledge officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mrs. McDow died Friday, Nov. 8, at Traylor Nursing Center in Roanoke. A lifelong Randolph County resident, Mrs.…
(GRAHAM) Mr. Johnnie Welburn Baker Jr. of Graham died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. He was 66. Funeral services for Mr. Baker were Sunday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. at the Chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home with Bro. Bud McNeal and Bro. Couch Whitley officiating. In accordance to the family wishes, he was cremated following the…
(LaGRANGE, Ga.) Betty R. Veal, 70, of LaGrange, Ga., died Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at LaGrange Hospice. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. EST Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home with the Revs. Wayne Miller and Amy Messer to officiate the service. Burial will follow the service at Highway Methodist Church Cemetery in…
(LaGRANGE, Ga.) Verna Will Norris Brown, 101, of LaGrange, Ga., died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013. The gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, Nov. 9, from 1-3 p.m. EST at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary. The funeral service will be at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Striffler-Hamby. Burial will follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Brown was…
(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Lila C. Whitaker, 79, of Roanoke will be Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Oak Grove Church of Christ, Woodland, with Bro. Allan Daniel and Bro. Brad Prince officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Whitaker died Thursday, Nov. 7, at her residence. A Randolph County native,…
(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Thomas L. “T.L.” Woodgett Sr., 80, will be Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at 1 p.m. at Pine Flat Primitive Baptist Church in Wedowee. Mr. Woodgett died Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 55 years, Mable K. Woodgett; three sons and their wives, Thomas L.…
(WOODLAND) Graveside services for William Thomas “WT” Lewis, 79, of Woodland will be Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at noon at Flat Rock Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Keel officiating. Mr. Lewis died Monday, Nov. 4, at Wedowee Hospital. A Randolph County native, Mr. Lewis was born Nov. 27, 1933, the son of Willam Delmar and…
(VALLEY) Funeral services for Melba Elaine Hall, 50, of Valley will be Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at noon at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Elliot officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Pine Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Heflin. Ms. Hall died Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, Ga. A Franklin, Ga.,…