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    PREP SOFTBALL: Big 5th inning propels West Point to 15-4 win over Fairview, Monday scoring recap

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    West Point 15 – Fairview 4 (Softball)

    West Point got on the scoreboard in their opening at-bats. Three walks loaded the bases for Katie Beth Yovino. She ended up drawing one of her own to give the Lady Warriors a 1-0 lead. West Point added to their lead in the top of the second. Kylee Quinn hit a leadoff single, moved to second, and scored on an RBI single by Macayla Wilkins to make it 2-0. Brinlee Phillps hit a double on the first pitch to put runners on second and third with two outs, then Macie Brown hit a two-run triple on the first pitch to stretch their lead to 4-0.

    Fairview countered in the bottom of the fourth inning. Three straight singles loaded the bases for the Lady Aggies. Addison Phillips hit an RBI single to make it 4-1, then Kylie Kovar scored on an error, and Ava Pruett added a two-run double to tie the game up at four. West Point, though, quickly broke the game wide open in the top of the fifth.

    They loaded the bases with nobody out, then on the first pitch, Kara Jones hit a grand slam over the right field fence to give them an 8-4 lead. A suicide squeeze play by Wilkins, a bases-loaded walk by Sidney Burks, and a two-run double by Yovino quickly widened their lead to 12-4. The Lady Warriors put up three more runs in the top of the sixth. Ella Minck hit an RBI triple and later scored on an error, then later that inning, Wilkins scored on another Fairview error to give them a 15-4 lead. After a leadoff walk, Jones retired the next three batters in order to help seal the 15-4 win for West Point.

    Jones led the way for West Point (9-4) with the grand slam in the fifth inning. Yovino added a hit and three RBIs. Wilkins and Brown each finished with a hit and two RBIs, while Minck and Burks both collected a hit and an RBI in the win. For Fairview (8-4), Pruett finished with a hit and two RBIs. Phillips added a hit and an RBI. Emily Benson and Kovar each collected a pair of hits, while Ayda Payne and Ada Fales both finished with a hit in the loss.

    Cold Springs 10 – Meek 7 (Softball)

    Meek didn’t waste any time getting on the scoreboard in their opening at-bats as they sent nine batters to the plate and scored six runs to take a 6-0 lead. Cold Springs looked to answer in their half. Ingram hit a one-out single, then one out later, Adriana Young hit a two-run home run over the right field fence to cut it to 6-2. Sadie Smith hit a double and later scored on an RBI single by Kaydance Williams to make it a 6-3 game.

    The Lady Eagles kept that momentum going into the bottom of the second. They loaded the bases with nobody out for Ciara Calvert, who lined a two-run single to right field to make it 6-5. Later that inning, Ingram scored on a passed ball, and a wild pitch allowed Calvert to cross the plate to give Cold Springs a 7-6 lead. An RBI single by Meek in the top of the fourth tied the game up at seven. The Lady Eagles broke the tie in the bottom of the sixth. They loaded the bases again with one out, then Young hit an RBI single to give them an 8-7 lead. Two pitches later, Smith added a two-run single to make it 10-7. The Lady Tigers loaded the bases with two outs in the top of the seventh, but Peyton Kennedy got the next batter to fly out to end the game as Cold Springs ended up collecting a 10-7 win over Meek.

    Young finished with a pair of hits and three RBIs for Cold Springs (3-4). Smith added a pair of hits and two RBIs. Calvert ended up with a hit and two RBIs, while Williams added a hit and an RBI in the win. After allowing six runs in the first inning, Kennedy gave up just one run the rest of the way for the Lady Eagles.

    Cullman 3 – Muscle Shoals 2 (Softball)

    Cullman got on the scoreboard in their home half of the first inning. A pair of walks and a single loaded the bases for Hattie Graham, who lined an RBI single to center field to give the Lady Bearcats a 1-0 lead. Muscle Shoals hit an RBI single in the top of the third to tie the game up at one, then it quickly turned into a pitcher’s duel after that. The score remained tied at one in the top of the sixth, but the Lady Trojans hit an RBI single in the top of the sixth to break the tie and give them a 2-1 lead. Cullman, though, quickly answered in their half.

    A leadoff walk had them in business early, then two pitches later, Dracen Bates delivered the biggest hit of the game as her two-run home run over the center field fence gave the Lady Bearcats a 3-2 lead. Starter Brie Voss retired Muscle Shoals on just 11 pitches in the top of the seventh to end the game and give Cullman the 3-2 win over the Lady Trojans.

    Dates finished with the big two-run home run for Cullman (10-9). Graham added a hit and an RBI. Kynlei Storey and Brooklyn Morton each ended up with a pair of hits, while Taylor Au and Samantha Jones each collected a hit in the win. Voss went the distance for the Lady Bearcats, giving up nine hits and two earned runs, walking one, and striking out five.

    Holly Pond 12 – West End 6 (Baseball)

    Holly Pond struck first in their opening at-bats. Sawyer Olinger hit a leadoff single and later scored on an RBI single by Brody Howard to give the Broncos the early lead. A sacrifice fly by West End in the top of the second tied the game up at one. Holly Pond broke the tie in the top of the third. Olinger crossed the plate and a suicide squeeze play by Kollin Brown gave the Broncos a 3-1 lead. The Patriots hit an RBI single in their half to cut it to 3-2. Olinger scored on a West End error in the top of the fifth to give Holly Pond a 4-2 lead, but an RBI groundout in West End’s half of the fifth made it a 4-3 game.

    The Broncos added a run in the top of the sixth on a suicide squeeze play by Carson Ryan, but the Patriots scored three times in their half to take a 6-5 game. Holly Pond, though, took control of the game right back in the top of the seventh as they sent 13 batters to the plate in the inning and scored seven runs.

    An RBI single by Howard tied the game up at six, then a two-run triple by Brown gave the Broncos an 8-6 lead. Tristan Hibbert added an RBI single to make it 9-6. Later that inning, a suicide squeeze play, a bases-loaded walk, and a hit by pitch with the bases-loaded walk pushed their lead to 12-6. West End put runners on first and second with two outs, but Rex Harrison got the next batter to strike out to end the game, and Holly Pond ended up defeating the Patriots, 12-6.

    Brown finished with a pair of hits and three RBIs for Holly Pond (2-9). Howard added a pair of hits and two RBIs. Ryan collected a pair of RBIs as well, while Olinger (three hits), Hibbert (one hit), and Gibbs each posted an RBI in the win.

    Cleveland 6 – Holly Pond 3 (Softball)

    Holly Pond got on the scoreboard first in their opening at-bats. Maycie Black hit a leadoff single, moved to second on a wild pitch, and a sacrifice bunt moved her up to third. Maggie Nail lined an RBI single to right field to give the Lady Broncos the early lead. Cleveland hit an RBI triple in the bottom of the second to tie the game up at one, but Holly Pond quickly broke the tie in the top of the third.

    A single and an error put runners on first and second with one out, then another error allowed Black and Nail to score to give the Lady Broncos a 3-1 lead. Cleveland countered in their half, scoring five runs to take a 6-3 lead. Holly Pond wasn’t able to cut into the deficit after that and ended up dropping the game to the Lady Panthers 6-3.

    Nail finished with a hit and an RBI for Holly Pond (2-5). Black added a pair of hits, while Lauryn Hoffman, Darla Fredrick, Libby Stallings, Alivia Farr, and Alaina Folds each collected one of their own in the loss.

    Vinemont 10 – Falkville 4 (Softball)

    Vinemont got off to a strong start offensively against Falkville. Callie Millwood hit a leadoff single and later scored on a Falkville error to give them the early lead. Three pitches later, Arleigh Thomason scored on a wild pitch to give the Lady Eagles a 2-0 lead. Vinemont put up two more runs in the top of the second as an RBI double by Alaina Sandlin and a suicide squeeze play by Abby Kuykendall pushed their lead to 4-0. An RBI single by the Lady Blue Devils in the bottom of the third cut it to 4-1.

    Vinemont made it 6-1 in the top of the fifth on back-to-back RBI singles by Haley Millwood and Mabry Thompson, but a solo home run by Falkville in their half made it 6-2. The Lady Eagles pushed across another run in the sixth to give them a 7-2 lead. An RBI fielder’s choice in the Lady Blue Devils’ half cut it to 7-3, but Vinemont added three more runs in the top of the seventh. An RBI single by Brooklyn Knott, an RBI groundout by Sandlin, and an RBI single by Kuykendall stretched their lead to 10-3. Falkville added another run in their half to trim it to six at 10-4, but they didn’t get any closer after that as the Lady Eagles ended up knocking off the Lady Blue Devils 10-4.

    Sandlin and Kuykendall each finished with a hit and a pair of RBIs for Vinemont (1-7). Knott (two hits), Haley Millwood (two hits), Mabry Thompson (one hit) and Maci Smith (one hit) each collected an RBI in the win.

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    PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s Benefield tosses no-hitter in 11-0 win at Hanceville

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    Good Hope pitcher Molly Benefield allowed tossed a no-hitter and struck out six batters in the Lady Raiders’ 11-0 win at Hanceville Monday night. (Nick Griffin/The Cullman Tribune)

    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Hanceville for a matchup against its county rivals Monday night and Molly Benefield led the way for the Lady Raiders, allowing zero hits and striking out six batters to help secure an 11-0 win in five innings.

    Lizzy Steed led off the top of the first with a single and after Campbell Koch followed with another single later in the inning, an error allowed Steed to score and make it a 1-0 game. Benefield struck out the side in the bottom half of the first. After a scoreless second inning, Kylee Smith laid down a bunt single to advance a pair of runners and another Hanceville error allowed Molly Johnson and Steed to score, stretching the lead to 3-0. Later in the third, Benefield drove a single into left drive to plate Koch and Haley Lay to make it a 5-0 game. Good Hope’s big inning continued when Natalie Miller sent a triple into center field, pushing Benefield and Kynzlee Garmon across the plate for two more runs and giving the Lady Raiders a 7-0 lead.

    Koch added to the lead in the fourth with an RBI single into right field and Good Hope tacked on three more runs in the fifth. Miller’s second triple of the day brought Benefield and Garmon in for two more runs and just a few pitches later, Miller scored on an RBI groundout from Johnson to put the Lady Raiders in front 11-0. Good Hope collected the final three outs in the bottom of the fifth to wrap up an 11-0 win over the Lady Bulldogs.

    Steed was 4-for-4 at the plate in the win and Miller (two hits) finished with four RBIs. On top of her pitching performance, Benefield added three hits and a pair of RBIs at the plate. Coch (two hits) and Johnson each recorded RBIs as well.

    The Lady Raiders will be back home Tuesday to play Priceville and the Lady Bulldogs will host Priceville Thursday.

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    Obituary: Wade Smith

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    Visitation for Wade Smith, age 61, of Cullman, will be from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.

    Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    Mr. Smith passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at UAB Palliative Care. He was born Tuesday, June 19, 1962, to Wendell Franklin Smith and Melba Walker Smith.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Vernon (Inez) Smith and Jimmy (Estelle) Walker.

    Survivors include his sisters, Wendy (Vince) Williams, Kathy (Mark) Teichmiller, Debbie (Billy) Shaw; aunt, JoAnn (Bud) Reid; nieces and nephews, Joey (Daniel) Teichmiller, Josh (Shanda) Shaw, Craig (Lisa) Shaw, Mark (Hope) Shaw, Jennifer (Tooie) James, Kathy Shaw, Tammy (James) Stevenson and Phoenix Smith; and a host of great nieces, nephews, family and friends.

    Obituary: Rex Allen Morton

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    Rex Allen Morton, age 67, of Cullman, AL passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born Monday, July 16, 1956, to Felton Morton and Lillian Morton.

    Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kathy Morton, brother James and Eugene Morton, infant brother Billy Joe Morton.

    Survivors include his daughter; Susan (James) Chapman, son; Joshua Morton grandchildren; Sarah and Brady Chapman, K.C. Morton; host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

    Memorial service will be held at a later date.

    Obituary: Debbie Lynette Chambers

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    Debbie Lynette Chambers, of Holly Pond, Alabama, ran into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on March 16, 2024, at the age of 53. Lynette was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Aug. 31, 1970, to Andrew Lemual and Delby Jean Paige Chambers.

    Lynette was a special lady. She was one of the country’s oldest spina bifida survivors, and oh what a survivor she was! Doctors gave her parents an estimated life expectancy of seven years. When she passed that milestone with no sign of slowing down, the doctors then told her parents to expect her to decline in her teens. Lynette did not decline, but rather she excelled. A graduating member of the Holly Pond Class of 1988, Lynette continued her education at Wallace State Community College and gained college credits as well. Lynette was currently working in the capacity of Human Resources Assistant for the Cullman Electric Cooperation, and she absolutely loved her past four years of employment with the Co-Op.

    Lynette was not only passionate about her career, but she also loved her Redan Missionary Baptist Church family dearly and was a devoted servant of her Heavenly Father. She helped teach children’s church, taught the annual VBS music class, organized and maintained the church prayer chain, and published the weekly church bulletin. She was also a member of the church sign art team and with her talent, she blessed many people. Lynette loved Jesus and she accepted Him as her Lord and Savior as a young adult.

    In her free time, Lynette enjoyed being a member of Hope Horses, as well as being a part of the Miracle League. She was on the softball team, basketball team, and the bowling league and she enjoyed the friendships she made with her teammates. She was also an avid Alabama fan.

    Lynette was a true example of the love of Christ, and she was always quick to offer a smile or hug. She never met a stranger and she loved everyone. She was a vital part of the Redan and Holly Pond communities, and we have all been blessed to call her our friend. Lynette was a constant in the community, offering encouragement and a sweet hug to those grieving or having a tough time. You could not spend any time around her without knowing you were loved and prayed for. She truly was a special blessing to us all.

    Lynette was exceptional in many areas, but she had the love and support of her mother and late father, and their encouragement helped her to be the best she could possibly be in all areas of her life. With their sacrifice and commitment and her determination and perseverance, Lynette became the beautiful person we all love. She had a special bond with her family and her parents, brother and sister-in-law, niece and nephew, great-niece and great-nephew meant the world to her.

    While we grieve for Lynette here on this earth, there is also rejoicing for her as she is made new and is now praising her Heavenly Father alongside so many she loved and grieved for. Lynette was welcomed into heaven by her father, Andrew Chambers; grandparents, L.D. and Lynell Chambers; Walter and Delora Paige; great-grandparents, Vinus and Ludy Blakely, and Mack and Bernie Hooper.

    She is missed greatly by and survived by her mother, Delby Chambers; brother, Andy Chambers (Terresa); nephew, Jonathan Chambers; niece, Chartina Short (David); great-nephew, Terry Hunkapiller; great-niece, Vicki Hunkapiller; second mother, Brenda Blackwood; her church family; and a host of extended and loving relatives and friends.

    Friends are invited to join the family for a time of visitation on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Redan Missionary Baptist Church, from 5 p.m., until 8 p.m.

    Funeral services will be held at the church on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 1 p.m., with Lynette lying in state from 12 noon until services begin.

    Pastor Mike King, Dr. David Chambers, and Bro. DeJuan Reese will officiate. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery where David Short, Terry Hunkapiller, Jesse Morton, Zach Howard, Micah Chambers, and Jeremy Howard will serve as pallbearers.

    In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hope Horses, Inc., of Cullman, in Lynette’s memory.

    Holly Pond Funeral Home is honored to have called Lynette our friend and is also honored to serve her family.

    Arrests and Incidents reported March 18, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. 

    GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear 

    Cullman County Sheriff’s Office 

    Incidents 

    March 14 

    • stalking; impersonating law enforcement officer; resisting arrest; CR 728 
    • domestic violence; criminal mischief; CR 1225 
    • theft of property; CR 1716 
    • possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437 
    • possession of drug paraphernalia; Pearson St. 
    • possession of dangerous drugs; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 321 

    March 15 

    • menacing; CR 1223 
    • possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 157 
    • receiving stolen property; CR 398 
    • criminal mischief; CR 1598 
    • theft of property; CR 280 
    • disorderly conduct; resisting arrest; indecent exposure; CR 1588 
    • arson; CR 1179 
    • possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437 
    • fraudulent use of debit card; CR 222 
    • criminal mischief; CR 346 
    • unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; CR 1161 
    • domestic violence; criminal mischief; CR 346 

    March 16 

    • harassment; CR 518 
    • domestic violence; CR 1338 
    • permitting dogs to run at large; Hwy. 91 

    March 17 

    • theft of property; CR 1043 
    • theft of property; St. Sebastian Dr. 
    • domestic violence; CR 1147 
    • assault; menacing; CR 573 

    Arrests 

    March 14 – March 17 

    Brasher, Kevin Charles; 40 

    • FTA – possession of dangerous drugs 
    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Butler, Larry Trebor; 35 

    • assault-stalking-repeated following of another 
    • Impersonating peace officer 
    • reckless endangerment 
    • obstructing criminal investigation 
    • sale of stolen property, $1500 or more 

    Cagilus, Vladimir Patrick; 33 

    • driving under the influence (alcohol) 

    Cofield, Jewel Michelle Gipson; 42 

    • FTA – possession of dangerous drugs 
    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Conn, Brittany Jade; 33 

    • driving while license suspended 

    Cornelison, Ivey Danielle; 29 

    • FTA – possession of marijuana-2nd degree 
    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Cosper, John Michael Jr; 52 

    • FTA – violation of a domestic violence protection order 
    • FTA – assault-domestic violence-3rd degree 
    • harassing communications 

    Creasey, Dakota Jordan; 23 

    • FTA – operating vehicle without insurance 

    Crump, Matthew Adam; 43 

    • interference with a domestic violence emergency call 
    • assault-domestic violence-3rd degree 
    • criminal trespass-3rd degree 
    • assault-domestic-harassment-family 

    Gillilan, Naomi Christine; 45 

    • burglary-non-residence-force 
    • larceny/theft – miscellaneous  

    Hardin, Gary Lee; 49 

    • dangerous drugs-methamphetamine-sell/distribute 
    • possession of marijuana-2nd degree 
    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Harris, John Frederick Ii; 20 

    • assault-domestic violence-3rd degree 
    • criminal mischief-3rd degree 

    Hollis, Candi Lynn; 36 

    • family offense – causing of delinquency, dependency or need of supervision 

    Jernigan, Coby Donel; 23 

    • bail jumping-2nd degree – stolen vehicles-auto theft 
    • bail jumping-2nd degree – burglary-residence-force 

    Jones, Brian Keith; 45 

    • public intoxication 
    • indecent exposure 
    • resisting arrest 
    • disorderly conduct 

    Kaiser, Christopher Brian; 38 

    • assault-harassment 

    Lanier, Mikeal Steavin; 29 

    • FTA – driving while license suspended (2 counts) 
    • FTA – exceeding reasonable road speed 

    Maus, Marie Elizabeth; 30 

    • retail theft-1st degree 

    Moore, Christina Johnson; 46 

    • assault-aggravated assault police officer-strong arm 

    Moore, Tammy Rena; 37 

    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Seals, Leah Neshea; 41 

    • possession of methamphetamine 
    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Short, Kenneth Austin; 34 

    • possession of drug paraphernalia 
    • possession of methamphetamine 

    Smith, John Thomas Jr; 40 

    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts) 
    • FTA – driving while license suspended 

    Taylor, Brandi Leigh; 49 

    • FTA – public intoxication 
    • FTA – possession of methamphetamine 
    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Tucker, Timothy William Jr; 45 

    • bail jumping-2nd degree – unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance 

    Waldrop, Joshua Nathan; 45 

    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Watts, Kimberly Denise; 54 

    • negotiating worthless instrument (2 counts) 

    White, Christy Ann Willoughby; 46 

    • arson 

    Wingo, Joshua Edward; 32 

    • retail theft-1st degree 

    Woods, Lindsey Marie; 37 

    • possession of methamphetamine 
    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Yates, Austin K.; 26 

    • public intoxication 

    Cullman Police Department 

    Incidents 

    March 15 

    • assault-3rd degree; person; Mitchell Rd. NE 

    March 16 

    • harassment; person 
    • home repair fraud; person; cash; $2,800 
    • theft of property-1st degree; person; ’11 Acura; $15,000; 2nd Ave SW 
    • criminal trespass-1st degree; person; Brunner St. NW 

    March 17 

    • identity theft; person 

    Arrests 

    March 15 – March 17 

    Wright, Stanley W.; 60

    • driving under the influence (controlled substance) 

    Pointer III, John; 42 

    • FTA – receiving stolen property-3rd degree 

    Taylor, Misty M.; 28 

    • possession of marijuana-2nd degree 
    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Isbell, Jacqueline M.; 18 

    • domestic violence-3rd degree 
    • harassment 

    Wisniske, David V.; 59 

    • criminal trespass-1st degree 

    Clopton, Felicia A.; 51 

    • theft of property-4th degree 

    Williams, Dale R.; 57 

    • FTA – driving while license revoked 

    Dodd, Dennis J.; 52 

    • FTA – theft of property-4th degree (3 counts) 
    • FTA – criminal trespass-3rd degree 

    Gold, Thomas A.; 56 

    • possession of drug paraphernalia 
    • tampering with physical evidence 

    Allred, Dustyn H.; 28 

    • receiving stolen property-1st degree 

    Lawrence, Raymond D.; 35 

    • public intoxication 
    • unlawful possession of marijuana-2nd degree 

    Curvin, Meshach J.; 28 

    • FTA – domestic violence-3rd degree 
    • FTA – theft of property-4th degree 
    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts) 
    • FTA – assault-3rd degree 
    • FTA – criminal mischief-3rd degree 
    • FTA – attempt to elude 
    • FTA – resisting arrest 
    • FTA – driving without a license 
    • FTA – insurance violation 

    Hanceville Police Department 

    Incidents and arrests reported by CCSO. 

    Find arrest reports online Monday-Friday at www.CullmanTribune.com