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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATRIX/PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

By Editor | April 6, 2022 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMAIN RE: THE ESTATE OF JAMES ROBERT PRINCE, DECEASEDNOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATRIX/PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVELetters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Mary Ann Prince Harris on the 30th day of March, 2022, by the Honorable George Diamond, Judge of the Probate Court of Randolph County, notice…

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale

By Editor | April 6, 2022 |

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Mortgage (as assumed, amended, and modified from time to time, the “Mortgage”) executed by CHRIS ROMBOKAS (“Mortgagor”) in favor of COLONIAL BANK, N.A. (the “Original Lender”) dated October 31, 2006 and recorded on December 7, 2006…

Daisy Lou Daniels

By Editor | April 5, 2022 |

(ATLANTA) Daisy Lou Daniels, 79, of Atlanta, formerly of Milltown, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022. The funeral was Monday, April 4, at noon at Greater Pine Hill Baptist Church in Penton with Pastor Rodney Thomas Sr. officiating. Mrs. Daniels is survived by her husband, Jessie J. Daniels; two sons, Randy Daniels and Willie Daniels,…

Dorothy Inez Harvey

By Editor | April 5, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Dorothy Inez Harvey, 73, of Roanoke passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2022. Left to cherish her memories are her children, Laura Bearden, Joseph Samples and Grady Wilson; and grandchildren, Cole Williams, Taylor Phillips and Jamie Ballew Jr. “To the greatest mom ever, we love and miss you dearly.” Cremation Services of…

William Nolen

By Editor | April 4, 2022 |

(WEDOWEE) William Nolen, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at his residence in Wedowee. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Arrington (Ted) of Woodland; sons Chris Nolen (April) of Wedowee, and Billy Nolen of Ft. Worth, Texas; and sister, Alice Robison (George) of Tyus, Ga. A Randolph County native, Mr. Nolen was born on…

Linda Joyce Bolt

By Editor | April 4, 2022 |

(WEDOWEE) Funeral services for Linda Joyce Bolt, 72, of Wedowee will be held on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Benefield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald Spradlin and the Rev. Claude Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel West Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at Benefield Funeral Home from 5-8…

Jerome “Boss” Bowen

By Editor | April 4, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Jerome “Boss” Bowen, 85, of Roanoke, were held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tim Teague officiating. Burial followed at Randolph Memory Gardens. Mr. Bowen passed away on Friday, April 1, at Tanner Medical Center – East Alabama. Survivors include his wife of…

Patricia Scott Loyd

By Editor | April 4, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Patricia Scott Loyd, 68, of Roanoke, will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Bro. Doug Brown officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 am until 12:45 pm on Wednesday.…

Norman “”Nick”” Hardy

By Editor | April 4, 2022 |

(LINEVILLE) Norman “Nick” Hardy, 77, of Lineville passed away on Friday April 1, 2022 at his residence in Lineville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 6 at 1:00 P.M. at the Farmer’s Market in Lineville with Pastor Cynthia Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the Lineville Community Cemetery. Mr. Hardy will lie in…

Richard Lynn Taylor

By Editor | April 1, 2022 |

(WOODLAND) Graveside services for Richard Lynn Taylor, 56, of Woodland will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Prospect Congregational Methodist Church Cemetery with Bro. Aaron McCullough and Bro. Donald Spradlin officiating. The family will receive friends at Benefield Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2.…

Hattie M. Brown

By Editor | March 31, 2022 |

(LANETT) Mr. Hattie M. Brown, 76, of Lanett passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022. Public visitation will be held on Saturday, April 2 from 1-5 p.m. CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, April 3, at 2 p.m. CST at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in LaFayette,…

Marcus T. “”Pookie”” Pogue

By Editor | March 31, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Marcus T. “Pookie” Pogue, 35 of Roanoke passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Public visitation will be held Friday, April 1, from 2- 6 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette, AL. Graveside services will be Saturday, April 2 at 1 p.m. CST,…

Darrell F. Bowen

By Editor | March 31, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Darrell F. Bowen, 60, of Roanoke will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Potash Church of God with the Rev. Keith Benefield officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at Potash Church of God from 12-2 p.m. on Friday, April…

SHRIMP AND GOUDA CHEESE GRITS

By Editor | March 30, 2022 |

Shrimp and grits is one of my absolute favorite things to eat! It’s especially good when you’re eating at the beach, but I’m going to share a recipe that you will love even when you’re not on vacation. As always, fresh shrimp is the most flavorful, but unless you live by the coast, it’s hard…

No. 6 Heflin no match for Handley

By Editor | March 30, 2022 |

Cleburne County came to Roanoke Thursday as the No. 6 team in the state in Class 4A and having beaten Handley 10-4 in the opening game of their area series last Tuesday. None of that seemed to matter to the Handley Tigers, however, as they jumped all over Heflin for wins of 20-3 and 11-0…

Bus accident response draws praise

By Editor | March 30, 2022 |

WEDOWEE – At last Thursday’s meeting of Randolph County Board of Education, Superintendent John Jacobs gave the board an update on the recent school bus accident. “To start with, I want to thank God for being with those kids because it could have been a serious, serious situation,” Jacobs said. “I would like to recognize…

Randolph County Sheriff, Roanoke and Wedowee police reports

By Editor | March 30, 2022 |

March 21st – 28th arrest reports. Sheriff’s Report Latavius Shalan Minnifield, 29, Graham:Criminal Tresspass Zacheus Demond Lane, 18, Roanoke,:Possession of marijuana, controlled substance and drug paraphernalia Austin May Walker, 21, Woodland,:Grand Jury Indictment Braden Christopher Rombokus, 23, Roanoke,:FTA Child Support Kendall Chang Morrison, 31, Rock Mills,:Burglary 3rd, Theft of property 1st Matthew Lane Stewart, 33,…

ADEM puts more requirements on utilities board

By Editor | March 30, 2022 |

Roanoke Utilities Board is facing some of the same issues as other government agencies, more requirements and mandates without funds to pay for them. At the March 21 meeting of Roanoke Utilities Board, manager Pam Bonner told the board about new rules from ADEM (Alabama Department of Environmental Management) that include: Water tanks can no…

Local NAACP honors Sears

By Editor | March 30, 2022 |

At the March 22 meeting of Roanoke City School Board, a city educator was recognized for her work during Black History Month. Tamara Thomas, spokesperson for the NAACP, along with NAACP member Toni Wright, presented a proclamation to Handley High School history teacher Merredith Sears for her extraordinary contributions to the recognition of Black History…

County Commission approves upgrades at county shop

By Editor | March 30, 2022 |

At Monday’s meeting of Randolph County Commission, commissioners approved some much needed improvements and upgrades at the county shop. First, an abatement company will be hired to remove hazardous materials at the county shop. Second, an architect will be hired to draw up plans for new bathrooms at the shop. It was noted the bathrooms…