Obituary: John Ervin Marcinowski
John Ervin Marcinowski, age 86, of Foley, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022.
A visitation for John will be held Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, from 1-2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 Second Ave. N.W., Cullman, Alabama. A funeral service will occur Saturday,...
(Bonus) Pet of the Week: Joey’s looking for his forever home
CULLMAN - Cullman County Animal Shelter volunteer Donna Ruttkay has reported that Li'l Debbie, this week's official Cullman Tribune Pet of the Week, has been quickly adopted! With the seat now vacant, we're holding a “special election,” and Ruttkay introduces us to a new...
Obituary: Montez Kilgore Mickle
Montez Kilgore Mickle, 69, of Cullman, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at her residence after a brief battle of cancer.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gerald Kilgore; and loving husband Bill Mickle.
Funeral services...
Cullman earns Tree City USA Growth Award
CULLMAN, Ala. - Tree City USA is a program of the Arbor Day Foundation that honors cities and towns across the United States for their commitment to tree planting and care. Recently, the City of Cullman was honored with the Tree City USA Growth...
Obituary: Herman Mike Tyus
Herman Mike Tyus, age 75 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his residence. He was born Saturday, July 31, 1948, to Burton Tyus and Annie Bell Tyus. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Patrick Tyus and nephew, Shay...
Good Hope City Council Meets; April Declared Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, Hwy 69 and Cupp Road Intersection Again at Issue
Photo: Good Hope Mayor Jerry Bartlett signed a proclamation declaring April 2016 Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month. Bartlett is pictured with Cullman Caring for Kids Assistant Director Nancy Bryant and Executive Director Javon Daniel.
GOOD HOPE - A regular Good Hope City Council meeting...
Obituary: Betty Sue Fine White
Celebration of life service for Betty Sue Fine White, age 88, of Scottsboro, will be Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 3 p.m. with Rev. Kevin Jenkins officiating, at East Point C. P. Church 1441 U.S. Hwy. 278 E, Cullman, AL 35055.
Mrs. White passed away...
Obituary: Lemuel “L.N.” Nelson Williams
Graveside service for Lemuel "L.N." Nelson Williams, age 77, of Baileyton, will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Bethel United Methodist Cemetery with Heath Williams and Brandon Berry officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Williams passed away...
Obituary: Barbara Lou Kimbrell
Barbara Lou Kimbrell, age 70 of Double Springs, Alabama, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Barbara was born on April 6, 1952, in Alabama.
No services at this time.
Barbara is survived by her daughters: Christy Fowler, and Cindy Walker; son: James Kimbrell;...
Cullman County Schools Bus Involved in Early Morning Incident; Two Taken to CRMC
Updated 7:30 p.m.: According to Cullman County Schools Transportation/Safety Director Jeffrey D. Harper, one of the two people taken to CRMC this morning was a student. The student was released immediately from CRMC. At the time of the incident, there were four students and...
Obituary: Garland Ergle
Garland Ergle, 70, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at North Alabama Medical Center.
Garland was born on July 26, 1952, in Winston County to Aurther Franklin and Nellie Alphia Motes Ergle.
No services are planned at this time.
Garland is survived...
Obituary: Eugene Crider
Eugene Crider, 97, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Montgomery, Alabama. He was born on Sep. 14, 1926, in Cullman, Alabama. Eugene was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Eugene is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years,...
Grady Malone sworn in as newest Vinemont Town Councilman
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont has a new town council member. On July 8, Grady Malone was sworn in to take Place 5, the seat former Councilwoman Sonya Copeland unexpectedly vacated last month. Malone was sworn in by Cullman County District Judge Chad Floyd at...
Go Platinum Salon offering free haircuts and supplies to K-12 students Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Go Platinum Salon will host a back-to-school event offering free haircuts and school supplies for K-12 students. The event will be held on Aug. 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Daystar Church. Additionally, the Kool Breeze ice cream truck will be...
State Semis: Bearcats rout Southside 11-2, headed to championship series
GADSDEN - It was smooth sailing Friday afternoon for the Cullman Bearcats as they routed the Southside Panthers 11-2.
After being retired in order in the first inning, Cullman blew the lid off the game by sending eight men to the plate, five of which...
Community Events: Thursday, June 16
CRMC Brown Bag Drug Lunch-and-Learn
Cullman Regional Medical Center will host a brown bag drug lunch-and-learn event on Thursday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. Residents are encouraged to toss all current medications into a brown bag (or any bag) and bring them to the event...
ACES: Fall armyworm outbreaks impacting Alabama producers
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — Fall armyworms are plaguing pastures and hayfields in many areas of Alabama. These pests can quickly invade and destroy a stand of healthy forages in a manner of hours. This makes scouting extremely important for producers to be able to...
Obituary: Thomas Belton Gray, Sr.
Mr. Thomas Belton Gray, Sr., 85, of Cullman, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at his residence.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gray family.
Mr. Gray was born Sep. 12, 1937. No services are planned at this time.
Friends may sign the online...
Obituary: Dorothy Dean Gable Davis
Mrs. Dorothy Dean Gable Davis, 82, of Sterrett, AL formerly of Holly Pond, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born in Cullman County to Zady and Myrtie Mae Reid Gable and graduated from Holly Pond High School. She is predeceased by her...
Obituary: Richard Mildredge Duskin
Richard Mildredge Duskin, age 67, of Holly Pond passed away on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at UAB Hospital. He was born Feb. 21, 1955, in Alabama to James Mildredge and Louvie Bell Duskin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother: Jerald Duskin; sister:...
Obituary: Robert Chad Speegle
Memorial services for Robert Chad Speegle, 54, of Bremen are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Speegle passed away March 15, 2016
Obituary: Gorden Lee Boylen
Gorden Lee Boylen, age 78, of Cullman, passed from this life on April 2, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Limuel Boylen and Catherine Brown Boylen; brother, Richard Boylen; sister, Betty Mick.
He is survived...
Obituary: Judy Ann Garcia
Judy Ann Garcia, 73 of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent’s East, in Birmingham.
Judy was born on Aug. 21, 1949, in Double Springs, Alabama. Judy enjoyed photography, traveling, ancestry, music, but most of all she enjoyed...
Obituary: Willadean Martin Sprinkle
Willadean Martin Sprinkle, 74, of Nauvoo, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Willadean was born on Sept. 6, 1948 in Cullman, Alabama. She enjoyed playing old records, sewing, being outside, and playing with her grandkids....
Obituary: Roland C. Quick
Roland Cecil Quick, 79, of Hanceville, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Funeral services for Roland C. Quick will be held at noon on Friday, April 26, 2024 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cullman, Alabama. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Sabria Arlin Knight
Funeral services for Sabria Arlin Knight, 80, of Hayden, will be 5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16, 2024 at Center Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service in the adjoining cemetery.
Visitation will be prior to the service from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m....
Obituary: William Jackson Matlock
A Celebration of Life service for William Jackson Matlock of Hanceville will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Matlock was born on Dec. 1, 1946 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He passed away at the age of 76 at Cullman Regional...
Obituary: Pauline Augusta Barbara Phillips
Funeral Service for Pauline Augusta Barbara Phillips, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with Rev. John Bussman officiating; interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 – 11 a.m....
Marshall sues Biden Administration to stop ‘unlawful new immigration program’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s Office on Tuesday announced that Marshall has joined a multistate coalition suing the Biden Administration over a new Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) program that “unlawfully invites hundreds of thousands of aliens into our country.” Marshall’s Office...
Berlin Farmers Market hosts Sweet Grown Alabama Tractor Show
BERLIN, Ala. - On Saturday, July 13, attendees gathered at the Berlin Farmers Market for a morning of fun, fresh produce and old tractors, as the market celebrated Sweet Grown Alabama Day. Organized by Sweet Grown Alabama, Inc., the state’s nonprofit agricultural branding program,...
Obituary: Earl Tinnerman Curtis
Earl Tinnerman Curtis, 62, passed away January 20, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Nichols Funeral Home directing.
Vinemont seeking competitors for October’s Chillin-N-Grillin BBQ Fest
VINEMONT, Ala. – On Saturday, Oct. 26, the air will take on the distinctive smell of sticky and sweet barbecue as grill masters and competitors take to the fires for Vinemont’s Chillin’-N-Grillin’ BBQ Fest.
The festival, centered around the best of the best behind the...
Obituary: Carolyn Fine
Carolyn Fine's spirit was set free on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Lloyd Fine and Evora Thompson Fine; sister Dorothy Fine Forrester; brothers-in-law Bill Collins and Bob Forrester; and nephew David Collins.
Survivors include her sister Bettye Fine...
Obituary: Daniel Lee Zinsmeister
A graveside service will be held for Daniel Lee Zinsmeister, 59, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the Cullman City Cemetery, located at 912 9th St., at 1 p.m.
Arrangements are being handled by Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Obituary: Paula Claire Dittmar Pinkes
Paula Claire Dittmar Pinkes passed away on Feb. 6, 2024. She was born, Jan. 31, 1953 in New York.
Survived by her husband Vincent and sisters Dale Berner and Jean Schulz. She was loved by her many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her parents, Fred and...
Obituary: Misty Annette Dempsey
Misty Annette Dempsey, 39, of Double Springs, passed away Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 at her residence.
She was born July 9, 1984. Misty’s world revolved around her children and husband. She loved her family more than anything. She was such a wonderful person and friend....
Obituary: Brenda Gail Parrish
Brenda Gail Parrish passed away peacefully at her home on Feb. 10, 2024. Brenda was born in Cullman, Alabama on Feb. 27, 1949. She was preceded in death by her parents Faye Buchmann Daniel and Bobby Rayburn Reeder, and her brothers Bobby W. Reeder...
Obituary: Justino Torres
Celebrando la vida de Justino Torres, 74, de Hanceville, Alabama
El Sr. Torres nació el 21 de abril de 1949, hijo de Alberto Torres y Nazaria Martínez en Hidalgo, México. Fue un excelente esposo y padre. Pasó muchos años de su vida colocando ladrillos y...
Obituary: Mary Beverly Allred
Mary Beverly Allred, age 85, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Obituary: Josey Lee Johnson
Funeral Services for Josey Lee Johnson, 24, of Cullman will be held on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Welcome Baptist Cemetery, with Bro. Jeremy Calloway officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home directing.
Josey was born on...
Obituary: Beverly Ann Chambless
Beverly Ann Chambless, age 65, of Holly Pond, passed away Friday, Dec. 15, 2023 at Huntsville hospital. She was born Jan. 19, 1958 in Hinton, West Virginia.
Beverly loved cooking, baking, fishing, crocheting, movie trivia and spending time with family. She was very active in...
Library ends Summer Reading Program with record numbers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library System held a Summer Reading Program across its branches, hosting guest readers, hobbyists and child-friendly activities to bring children and young adults into the library in a bid to increase literacy and interest...
Community Events: Thursday, May 5
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National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 5 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Rummage Sale
Thursday, May 5 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at 410 13th Street SE. Weather-permitting. Cash...
Obituary: Joyce G. Dunn Estes White
Joyce G. Dunn Estes White, age 76, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023.
Joyce is survived by her daughter Denise Estes; her sister Terri Dunn Carter (Todd); her niece and nephew Abby and Grant, her granddaughter Lindsey Forester (Dustin), her granddaughter...
Hanceville OKs bid on civic center AC, signs off on dam evacuation and downtown development plans
Mayor Kenneth Nail hands the signed Smith Lake Dam evacuation plan over to Cullman County EMA Director Phyllis Little.
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville City Council welcomed Cullman County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Phyllis Little this week. Little presented the EMA’s updated evacuation plan for...
Nominations open for Alabama State Parks 7th Annual Eagle Awards
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama State Parks Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will again recognize special contributors to the parks with its prestigious Eagle Awards.
Nominations for the seventh annual Eagle Awards are open online at www.alapark.com/eagle-awards-2023 and the awards...
Obituary: Detlef Herbert Peter
Arrangements for Detlef Herbert Peter, 73, of Hanceville, are incomplete at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Peter was born June 17, 1950 to Guenter Peter and Elisabeth Hampe Peter. He passed from this life on Dec. 10, 2023.
He...
Obituary: Billie Grant Gobble
Funeral service for Billie Grant Gobble, 83, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Corinth West Cemetery, Bro. Danny Drinkard officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service.
Cullman...
Obituary: Dalis Keith Barton
Dalis Keith Barton, 83 of Lynn, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his residence.
Keith was born on August 17, 1938, in Lynn, AL to Alton Lee Barton and Lola Ethel Pendley Barton. He was a member of Lynn First Baptist Church. Mr....
Extension offers additional Natural Resources Webinars in 2023
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – The Alabama Cooperative Extension System continues its award-winning Natural Resources Webinar Series in 2023. A product of the system’s forestry, wildlife, and natural resources management (FWNR) team, this webinar series has significantly expanded reach and impact since its inception in...
Cullman Regional expands pediatric services with new clinic and physicians
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is expanding its pediatric program. Expanded services include new pediatric physicians, a new larger pediatric clinic location and a pediatric hospitalist program to provide 24/7 coverage for the hospital.
Beginning Sept. 3, pediatricians John Licata and Christopher Dodd will see...
Obituary: Sybil Kathleen Davis
Funeral services for Mrs. Sybil Kathleen Davis, age 84 of Crane Hill, AL will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Sulphur Springs Baptist in Crane Hill. She will lie in state at the church Saturday one hour prior to the service. Burial...
Obituary: Millard Ray “Buddy” Clark
Funeral services for Mr. Millard Ray "Buddy" Clark, age 69 of Falkville will be at 10 am., Friday, January 8, 2016 from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Anthony Clark officiating with burial at Bell Springs cemetery.
Mr. Clark passed away Monday at his residence.
Survivors include...
West Point Town Council meets, signs Air Evac agreement
Photo: LaTere Jones from Air Evac answers questions from the town council about insurance policies for West Point residents on Monday night.
WEST POINT - A regular West Point Town Council meeting was held on Monday night at the West Point Town Hall at 6:00...
Obituary: Peggy Joyce Sims
Peggy Joyce Thompson Sims, 86, of Vinemont, Alabama passed on from this life on May 20, 2024, at 10:16 a.m.
Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 23, 3 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home with Pastor Phillip Ashley officiating. Internment will follow the service...
Obituary: Betty Lou Pendley
Betty Lou Pendley, 77, of Hartselle, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at her residence.
She was born April 27, 1946, in Dearborn Michigan. Betty loved to read and loved spending time with her grandkids. She taught elementary school for 19 years in Winston County.
A...
Community Events: Monday, April 4
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City of Cullman Planning Commission Meeting
Monday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. at Cullman City Hall
Baileyton Town Council Meeting
Monday, April 4 at 6 p.m. at...
Obituary: Patsy Ann Bain
Patsy Ann Bain, 88, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born Sep. 24, 1934. Patsy was a gifted seamstress and loved to travel. She was a member of the Cullman Chapter of Eastern Star.
She...
3 fun Labor Day events
Fairview Lions Club Labor Day Celebration and Car Show- Car registration starts at 7 a.m., parade at 11 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 5 at the park on Wesley Avenue across from the Fairview Superette. Car registration starts at 7 a.m. with a $15 registration fee. Parade...
Obituary: Wanda Sue Moore Johnson
Funeral service for Wanda Sue Moore Johnson, age 85, formerly of Eva, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Chris Jones and Ron Ryan officiating; interment in Bethel United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from...
Obituary: Wanda Joyce Morton
Wanda Joyce Morton, 55, of Cullman, Alabama, passed peacefully from this world on Feb. 28, 2024. Wanda was welcomed into heaven by her loving Father.
Wanda was born in Blount County, Alabama, on Aug. 10, 1968, to Charles Edgar and Jettie Corbin Johnson.
Wanda received Christ...
Cullman rolls past Brewer in game one of the 6A North Regional Softball Tournament
HUNTSVILLE- The Kiwanis Sportsplex was jam-packed with rowdy players and fans alike for the start of the north regional Softball Tournament Thursday morning, but none were as rowdy as the Lady Bearcats of Cullman.
Cullman jumped on the Brewer Lady Patriots early and often, well,...
Fairview Town Council: notes from June meeting
FAIRVIEW - A regular Fairview Town Council meeting was held on Monday night, with a variety of topics on the agenda, including Air Evac insurance and the new senior center.
The council approved the purchase the Air Evac Insurance for the citizens of Fairview at...
Obituary: Nedra Lane Kreps
Funeral Service for Nedra Lane Kreps, age 81, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Gary Driver and Pinky Tyler officiating; burial at Enon Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Annelies M. Griffith
Annelies M. Griffith, age 70, of Remlap, was born on October 30, 1945 in Arolsen, Germany and passed away on April 6, 2016, at a local hospital. Mrs. Griffith was a member of the Pleasant Mount Baptist Church. She received a Master’s Degree in...
Obituary: Tonya Lee Thomas
Funeral services for Tonya Lee Thomas, 64, of Hanceville will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 14th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation for Mrs. Thomas will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Jim Deason will be officiating services....
Obituary: Vira Darleen Hancock-Baker
Funeral services for Vira Darleen Hancock-Baker, 86, of Canal Winchester, Ohio will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Julian Swann will be officiating.
The burial will follow at Addington Chapel Cemetery in Bremen, Alabama. Visitation for the public will...
Obituary: Larry David Duvall
Larry David Duvall, 66, of Haleyville, passed away on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 9, 1957, in Burlingame California.
Larry is survived by his wife, Wanda Duvall; son, David (Missy) Duvall; daughters, Melisssa (Jonathan) Johnson and April Paschall; sister, Diane...
Obituary: Marie Ditto
Funeral service for Marie Ditto, age 83, of Pinson, will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home-Cemetery with Randy Wren and Jim Abbott officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m....
Obituary: Maggie Octavia Dodson Smith
Maggie Octavia Dodson Smith, known to most of us as Mrs. Smith or perhaps even Big Momma, passed away on Monday evening, Feb. 5, 2024. Maggie was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Nov. 24, 1938, to John Homer and Lola Belle Stisher Dodson.
Maggie...
Obituary: Earlene Simmons
Funeral Service for Earlene Simmons, age 81 of Cullman, will be at noon on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Seventh Street Baptist Church, with Parker Allen and Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating; burial at Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on...
Obituary: Sammie Lyn Needham
Sammie Lyn Needham, of Holly Pond, Alabama, was welcomed into Heaven on Jan. 22, 2024, at the age of 65. Mr. Needham was born in Oneonta, Alabama, on June 1, 1958, to Samuel and Augie Louise Wilson Needham.
Mr. Needham provided for his family as...
Obituary: David Fraklin Clark
Funeral services for David Fraklin Clark, 82, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Mountain Grove Congregational Cemetery. Reverend Doug Pitts will be officiating services. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 27,...
Obituary: Vetra Pearl Jackson
Graveside service for Vetra Pearl Jackson, age 97, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Cemetery with Bro. Steton Hayes officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Jackson passed...
Obituary: James Loyd Lolley
James Loyd Lolley, 78, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at his residence.
James was born on August 17, 1944 in Hackleburg, Alabama.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023 at 11a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Double...
Cullman Regional Airport ‘breaks ground’ on expansion project, accepts $1M ADECA grant
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cullman Regional Airport officials on Thursday, Aug. 8, ceremoniously “broke ground” on a major renovation of its terminal apron and new hangars. An additional $1 million to help fund the renovation of the local airport and north Alabama’s only drop zone...
Obituary: Roy Edward Heeb
Memorial services for Roy Edward Heeb, 90, of Hanceville will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. A reception will follow at the Cullman Civic Center.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Heeb...
Obituary: Donald Wayne Harrison
Donald Wayne Harrison passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He was born Tuesday, December 1, 1953, to Tharon Harrison and Methel Harvison. He was preceded in death by his parents and Siblings. Survivors include his brother, Robert (Jane) Franklin Harrison; Nieces Renee Way and Nanette...
Obituary: Rebecca Jane Stricklin
Rebecca Jane Stricklin, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Alma Smith. Sister: Rebecca Iona Knight. Brothers: Dean Smith, Wayne Smith, and Billy Smith.
Jane loved and lived for her...
Good Hope City Council adopts 4 new Resolutions, reports successful Back-to-School Bash
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope’s City Council held its first August meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and adopted four new resolutions.
Resolution No: 017-2024 was the annual resolution to adopt the transportation plan pursuant to the Rebuild Alabama Act and Resolution...
The Link awarded portion of $1.5M grant
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention joined local and state leaders Tuesday, Feb. 28, to present a check in the amount of $1,521,900 to local grantee organizations in Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District.
The Alabama Department of Child Abuse &...
United Way to host communitywide food drive Feb. 6-11
CULLMAN, Ala. - The United Way of Cullman County will host a communitywide food drive to benefit all food banks, pantries and feeding ministries in Cullman County from Feb. 6-11, 2023. Donations can be dropped off at various locations across Cullman County; there will...
Obituary: Bobby Reece Evans
Funeral service for Bobby Reece Evans, age 80, of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating; interment in First Baptist Church of Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m....
Obituary: Amelia Ann Harris Richardson
Amelia Ann Harris Richardson, age 82, of Double Springs, passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation in Double Springs.
Amelia was born on December 3, 1940 in Haleyville, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 1 p.m....
Obituary: Lora Jane Bartlett
Lora Jane Bartlett, age 73, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Obituary: Bill Ballew
Funeral Service for Bill Ballew, age 49 of Cullman, will be at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. David Chambers officiating; burial at Antioch Baptist Cemetery- Fairview. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m....
Obituary: Pamela Louise Johnson
Pamela Louise Johnson, 57 of Haleyville, entered into rest on March 5, 2016 at her residence.
Mr. Johnson was born on December 15, 1958. Pamela loved animals and working in the yard.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Pamela is survived by...
Obituary: Dwight Lee Garrett
Dwight Lee Garrett, of Fairview, died May 6 while visiting his daughter and grandsons in Mobile. Dwight was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, but spent his childhood and teenage years in Guntersville, Alabama.
He and his family lived on Short Street, one door down from...
Obituary: Emma Jean Clopton
Funeral services for Emma Clopton, 85, of Colony will be 12 p.m. Saturday, April 20th at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Mrs. Clopton will lie-in-repose at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Burial will follow the service at Colony Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation...
Obituary: Kevin Michael Klansky
Kevin Michael Klansky, age 84, of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born Nov. 28, 1938, in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Harry and Irene Klansky.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David Klansky; and sister Rose...
Obituary: Wilma Eugene Edmonds
A memorial service for Wilma Eugene Edmonds, 92, of Cullman, will be Friday, Jan 13, 2023, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wade Maynard will officiate the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Edmonds family.
Mrs. Edmonds...
Obituary: Dolores ‘Dee’ Lucille Jordan
Funeral service for Dolores ‘Dee’ Lucille Jordan, 87, of Cullman will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12-1 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs....
Obituary: James “Jim” Lowell Gregory
James "Jim" Lowell Gregory, 81, of Decatur, Alabama, beloved father, grandfather, and loyal friend to many passed away peacefully in Decatur on July 10, 2024. He was born on December 9, 1942, in Oneonta, Alabama, to Lowell and Julia Hill Gregory. Jim is survived by his loving wife,...
Obituary: Rex Allen Morton
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...
Obituary: Fred Riley Guthrie
Fred Riley Guthrie, 68, of Double Springs, entered into rest on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at his residence.
Fred was born on February 18, 1954, in Winston County, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Nichols...
Obituary: Robert Frank Ellsworth
Mr. Robert Frank Ellsworth, 78, of Falkville, passed away on June 3, 2022 at the VA Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. He was born on April 14, 1944, to Leon and Constance Bunk Ellsworth.
He is survived by his wife: Eldie Ellsworth.
No services are planned at...
Obituary: Edna Dean Morgan
Funeral services for Edna Dean Morgan of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow the service at Cullman Memory Gardens. Reverend John Purifoy will be officiating. Visitation for the public will be from 12 p.m....
Obituary: Cecile Marie Wright
Cecile Marie Wright, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.
Marie is survived by her husband, Talmadge Wright; her son Brad Wright (Stacy); and her daughter Amy Pratt (James); her brother Butch Aderhold(Mary); her grandchildren Brandon Pratt(Melanie), Brady Pratt,Andrew Whitfield(Lauren)...
Skydive Alabama’s Bamafest coming to skies near you
VINEMONT, Ala. – The biggest event of the year for Skydive Alabama is quickly approaching: Bamafest will take place Aug. 29- Sept. 2 at Cullman Regional Airport.
Bamafest will bring together experienced and recreational skydivers in Vinemont as they spend the weekend with like-minded thrill...
Obituary: Bryant Perry
Funeral Service for Bryant Perry, age 83, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 at Cullman...
