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Donnie Ray Cummings

By Editor | March 7, 2022 |

(WOODLAND) Donnie Ray Cummings, 65, of Woodland passed away March 4, 2022.The funeral was Monday, March 7, at 2 p.m. at Sardis Baptist Church. The Rev. Darnell Teal officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery.Mr. Cummings was born Sept. 2, 1956, in Carrollton, Ga., to Rendal Cummings and Fae Jordan Cummings. He was a retired…

Friday night stars: Handley’s Garrett Calhoun has career night in win over Ranburne

By Editor | March 5, 2022 |

From time to time the Leader will spotlight some of the standout performances on the diamond in both baseball and softball with our “Stars of the Night.” Friday’s brightest star, without question, was Handley third baseman Garrett Calhoun, who unloaded on Ranburne in the Tigers’ 14-7 victory over the Bulldogs in Ranburne. Calhoun went 3-for-3…

Yvonne C. Sorrells

By Editor | March 3, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Yvonne C. Sorrells, 77, of Roanoke passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at her residence. The funeral was Wednesday, March 2, at 3 p.m. EST at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home with Dr. Kevin Whaley, Rev. Ricky Emery and Dr. Darren White officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in Lanett. Mrs. Sorrells was born in…

Naomi Satterwhite

By Editor | March 3, 2022 |

(LaGRANGE, Ga.) Naomi Satterwhite passed away following an extended illness on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at WellStar West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange. Visitation will be Friday, March 4, 5 to 6 p.m. EST at Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home in LaGrange. A graveside service will be Saturday, March 5, at 2 p.m. at Peace and Goodwill Baptist…

Salandra Chalance Burden Gilbert

By Editor | March 3, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) Salandra Chalance Burden Gilbert, 43, passed away on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Visitation will be Thursday, March 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. EST at Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home, LaGrange, Ga. The funeral will be Friday, March 4, at 2 p.m. EST at Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home, LaGrange. Mrs. Gilbert was born May 30, 1978, in…

Howard Clarke Brown

By Editor | March 3, 2022 |

(ROANOKE) The memorial service for Howard Clarke Brown, 81, of Roanoke will be Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Mickey Vaughn officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday before services begin. Mr. Brown passed away Monday, Feb. 28,…

Randall Arthur Gourdouze

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

(AUBURN) The funeral for Randall Arthur Gourdouze, 71, of Auburn was Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 10 a.m. in Auburn United Methodist Church Founder’s Chapel. Burial was in Garden Hills Cemetery in Opelika. Mr. Gourdouze passed away Tuesday, March 1, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. An Indiana native, he was born Feb. 10,…

CREAMY CLAM CHOWDER

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

March has arrived which means that the warmer weath-er will start to tease us while snapping back to cold just as we’re getting comfortable. Spring break is on the way and for us that means going to the beach! This creamy clam chowder recipe will help warm you up while reminding you that beach days…

Southern Union State Community College celebrating century of community

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

WADLEY – From its very beginnings in 1922, Southern Union State Community College has been rooted in community, and it is that sense community that SUSCC will celebrate over the coming months as it commemorates 100 years of service to the citizens of east Alabama and beyond. Chartered on June 2, 1922, by the Southern…

Open your heart, open your home for foster care

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

Currently in Alabama, there are approximately 6,000 children in foster care. Randolph County Department of Human Resources has approximately 13 children in foster care at this time. Of the 13 children, six children are placed in foster homes in Randolph County. The other children are in foster homes in other counties. Children in foster care…

Randolph County Sheriffs report

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

Arrests for Feb. 22nd – Feb. 28th Andrew Bernard Sims, 30, of Wadley – probation revocation – Feb. 22 Michael Paul Garrett, 23, of 229 County Rd. 438, Woodland – failure to appear in court (child support) – Feb. 23 William Dennis, 39, of Birmingham – warrant from Marshall County – Feb. 23 Sharon Kay…

Commission expresses concern over logging legislation

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

WEDOWEE – At their meeting on Monday, Randolph County Commissioners expressed their concern with two bills before the state Legislature concerning log trucks. One bill still in committee is sponsored by Rep. Bob Fincher of Randolph County. The bill would increase the load weight of log trucks by some 10-20 percent. “I’m for the loggers,…

Roanoke Police Report

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

Arrest report for Feb. 22nd – 28th Justin Shuron Williams, 36, of 519 Strozier St., Roanoke – Assault – Feb. 22 Matthew Ryan Czik, 23, of 3375 Co. Rd. 75, Roanoke – Failure to appear/Comply/Pay – Feb. 23 Brian Kevin Goss, 46, of Mulberry St., Roanoke – Appears in pulbic place under the influence –…

Building projects ongoing for county schools

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

Randolph County Board of Education heard an update on building projects during their meeting on Thursday evening of last week. In his report, Superintendent John Jacobs told them the roof is on at the old gym at Randolph County High School. The rubber flooring is ordered, and itÕs hoped the floor will be done this…

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain mortgage dated February 15, 2000, executed by Lorenzo J. Linson, a married man, to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, which mortgage was recorded on February 17, 2000, in Mortgage Record 399, Page 5, and modified by that certain Loan…

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF Alabama COUNTY OF RANDOLPH Default having been made of the terms of the loan documents secured by that certain mortgage executed by Juan Allen Trask Jennifer B Trask Husband And Wife to First Federal Savings Bank of LaGrange dated January 23, 1996; said mortgage being recorded on January…

CASE NO. JU2018-023.02

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

IN THE JUVENILE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN THE MATTER OF: M.D. CASE NO. JU2018-023.02 NOTICE OF COMPLAINT Notice is hereby given to Maurice Dikken and Ashley Geniuk that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights has been filed against you in the Juvenile Court of Randolph County. You are hereby notified that a…

IN RE: CONSERVATORSHIP AND GUARDIANSHIP OF NANCY WALLACE

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF RANDOLPH COUNTY, ALABAMA IN RE: CONSERVATORSHIP AND GUARDIANSHIP OF NANCY WALLACE NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT TO: Sharon Wallace, address unknown Rex Wallace Sr. 974 County Road 532 Newell, AL 36280 Steve Wallace 300 Reavis Road Yadkinville, North Carolina 27055 You are hereby notified that on this…

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA ELAINE CALHOUN, DECEASED

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

STATE OF ALABAMA RANDOLPH COUNTY PROBATE COURT NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLORIA ELAINE CALHOUN, DECEASED Letters Testamentary on the estate of Gloria Elaine Calhoun, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 25th day of February, 2022, by the Judge of Probate of said County, notice is…

Handley boys, girls lose in regional finals

By Editor | March 2, 2022 |

Handley’s Northeast Regional final contest against New Hope Wednesday was in many ways a microcosm of the team’s quest for its first-ever state final four. Victory within reach, but never quite in its grasp. Handley fell to New Hope 70-61 in a game that they led only once but were never out of until the…