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Southern Union nursing heroes

By Editor | April 20, 2022 |

Southern Union President Todd Shackett and dean of health sciences Rhonda Davis recently offered commendations to SU nursing students Kayla Kinder Patterson and Cameron Berry. These two students passed by last month’s school bus accident in Wadley, stopped and offered vital assistance. According to Randolph County Superintendent of Education John Jacobs, the students were instrumental…

Roanoke Utilities receives award for safe work

By Editor | April 20, 2022 |

The Alabama Municipal Insurance Company presented Roanoke Utilities Board with the Bronze Award based on last year’s loss ratios. This means that workers are working more safely and helping to keep down lost time accidents. Board members commended the employees for their safe work. Gas inspection In other good news from Monday’s meeting, the Public…

Randolph and Chambers County Sheriffs Incident Report

By Editor | April 20, 2022 |

April 14th- 19th. All parties are innocent until proven quilty in a court of law. Randolph County Sheriff’s report Tyler Christopher Williams, 25, of 2876 County Rd. 61, Roanoke – possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia – April 19 Trinity James Grimsley, 42, of Carrollton, Ga. – first-degree theft of property…

Roanoke and Wedowee Police incident report

By Editor | April 20, 2022 |

April 14th- 19th. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. A Wedowee man was arrested in connection with the theft of a vehicle from a Government Street residence. According to the report from Roanoke Police Department, the owner of a 1993 Chevrolet Silverado reported it stolen around 5:30 p.m. on…

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | April 20, 2022 |

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage executed by Ronald LePriol, originally in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Capital One, N.A., on March 31, 2014, said mortgage recorded in the Office of the Judge of Probate of Randolph County,…

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

By Editor | April 20, 2022 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTOPHER MARC MITCHUM, DEC. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Molly Anne Mitchum on the 14th day of April, 2022, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of…

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

By Editor | April 20, 2022 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: CAROLYN SUDDUTH HENDON, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters Testamentary on the estate of Carolyn Sudduth Hendon, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 14th day of April, 2022, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all…

NOTICE OF HEARING TO PROBATE WILL

By Editor | April 20, 2022 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE OF HEARING TO PROBATE WILL IN RE: ESTATE OF ARTHUR JAMES OWENSBY TO: Betty Owensby, Hwy. 854 Westbrook St. Apt. 203, Griffin, GA 30224 Larry Owensby, 558 Alice Cove, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Christopher Owensby, 1422 Brandemere Ct., Jacksonville, FL 32211 Shanna R. Owensby, Wesley J. Owensby,…

NOTICE OF HEARING TO PROBATE WILL

By Editor | April 20, 2022 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA NOTICE OF HEARING TO PROBATE WILL IN RE: ESTATE OF MAGGIE LOIS OWENSBY TO: Betty Owensby, Hwy. 854 Westbrook St. Apt. 203, Griffin, GA 30224 Larry Owensby, 558 Alice Cove, Jacksonville, FL 32218 Christopher Owensby, 1422 Brandemere Ct., Jacksonville, FL 32211 Shanna R. Owensby, Wesley J. Owensby,…

NOTICE

By Editor | April 20, 2022 |

NOTICE The Probate Judge as Chief Election Officer makes it known in each voting precinct that, as required, Randolph County, Alabama is in compliance with the availability of registration and voting aids for all handicapped and elderly individuals, as stated in the Code of Alabama, Section 21-4-23(b). (16)

RESOLUTION NO. 350

By Editor | April 20, 2022 |

RESOLUTION NO. 350 Whereas, the Town of Wedowee, Alabama has certain personal property which are no longer needed for public or municipal purposes; and Whereas, Section 11-43-56 of the Code of Alabama of 1975 authorizes the municipal governing body to dispose of unneeded personal property, Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Town Council of…

Thelma May Watts

By Editor | April 19, 2022 |

(LINEVILLE) The funeral for Thelma May Watts, 71, of Lineville was Monday, April 18, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Home in Lineville with Bro. David Holcombe officiating. Burial was in Fairview Poplar Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Watts passed away Wednesday, April 13, at her home. Mrs. Watts had lived in many states before settling…

Melvin Lamar Bailey

By Editor | April 19, 2022 |

(GARDENDALE) Melvin Lamar Bailey, 71, of Gardendale passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, in Roanoke. A Roanoke native, Mr. Bailey was born April 25, 1950, the son of Melvin and Mary Bailey. He was Baptist by faith and worked as a lawyer. Survivors include his daughter, Angela Lewis (Ralph) of Gardendale; three grandchildren; and sister,…

Ellie Ree Butts

By Editor | April 19, 2022 |

(DAVISTON) A graveside service for Ellie Ree Butts, 92, of Daviston was Monday, April 18, 2022, at 4 p.m. at Bethlehem-New Salem Cemetery in New Site with Randy Anderson officiating. Mrs. Butts passed away Friday, April 15, at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. She was born Oct. 29, 1929, in Clay County to Brenton Burzell…

Christine Michelle Caldwell Shannon

By Editor | April 19, 2022 |

(FIVE POINTS) Christine Michelle Caldwell Shannon, 47, of Five Points passed away April 17, 2022. Mrs. Shannon was born July 19, 1974, in Atlanta to Howard Eugene Caldwell Jr. and Virginia Elizabeth “Beth” Caldwell. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Michael Brent Shannon and extended family. She was preceded in…

Sheryl Tibbits

By Editor | April 18, 2022 |

(NEWELL) Sheryl Tibbits, 56, of Newell passed away Friday, April 15, 2022. She was born Sept. 30, 1965, the daughter of the late Nicholas J. Nicholas and the late Lorraine Marie Pelletier. Mrs. Tibbits worked many years as sales rep manager for Air Gas. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.…

Joyce Kirby Prince

By Editor | April 18, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) The funeral for Joyce Kirby Prince, 90, of Roanoke will be Monday, April 18, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tim Eldridge, Bro. Brad Prince, Bro. Chad Prince and Bro. Bill Prince Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor’s Crossroads Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends at…

Joyce Kirby Prince

By Editor | April 16, 2022 |

Funeral services for Joyce Kirby Prince, age 90, of Roanoke will be held on Monday, April 18, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Tim Eldridge, Bro. Brad Prince, Bro. Chad Prince, and Bro. Bill Prince, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor’s Crossroads Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive…

Carrie Bell Lane

By Editor | April 14, 2022 |

(WEDOWEE) The funeral services for Carrie Bell Lane, 74, of Wedowee will be Friday, April 15, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Michael Ware officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Old Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday…

Gerald Higgins

By Editor | April 14, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) The funeral for Gerald Higgins, 73, of Roanoke will be Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Holcombe officiating. Burial will follow at Midway Methodist Church Cemetery, Wedowee. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Mr. Higgins…