Guy Hunt Library to host Used Book Market
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Hoping to draw more traffic to the library, the Guy Hunt Library in Holly Pond will hold its first and, hopefully annual, Used Book Market Sept. 27-28 at Holly Pond Town Hall.
“We are hoping this will become an annual event due...
Obituary: Lorene Parker
Funeral services for Lorene Parker, 87, of Cullman will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral...
Cold Springs picks up hard fought region win on the road, 26-16
WALNUT GROVE- It was a wild night full of big plays, turnovers and hard hits as the West End Patriots welcomed the Cold Springs Eagles to town. Thanks to the tremendous play of running backs Nic Rollo and Fisher Willoughby as well as quarterback...
Obituary: Timothy Mark Willis
Funeral service for Timothy Mark Willis, age 64, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Deon Black and Mike Tidwell officiating; burial at Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8...
Obituary: Mrs. Rita S. Williams
A memorial service for Rita Smith Williams will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Hopewell Cemetery.
Mrs. Rita S. Williams, 78, of Wrightsville, passed away Monday, Jan 29, 2024, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin.
Ms. Williams was born February 10, 1945, in Corydon,...
Obituary: Lawrence Dowling Robbins
A memorial gathering for Lawrence Dowling Robbins of Cullman will be on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Hanceville Funeral Home from 3-5 p.m.
Mr. Robbins was born on Jan. 14, 1965, in Jasper, AL to the late Clyde D. Robbins and Evelyn (Cambron) Brondum. He died...
Obituary: Doris C. Holt
Funeral Service for Doris C. Holt, age 91, of Cullman, will be at noon on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, at Horis A. Ward Fairview Chapel in Stockbridge, Georgia; entombment at Fairview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 11 a.m.-noon prior to the service.
Cullman Heritage...
Obituary: Joseph Mitchell Wilson
Joseph Mitchell Wilson, age 74, of Hanceville, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 at Cullman Regional. He was born, May 21, 1949 to Allen Joseph Wilson and Roxy Vernice Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his children, LaQuita (Olalekan) Wilson-Sanusi,...
Stop the Abuse Awareness Ride to Pass Through Cullman
CULLMAN – On the morning of Saturday, August 29, motorcyclists will depart the parking lot of Harley-Davidson’s Huntsville location on a state-long journey to raise funds and awareness for foster children throughout Alabama and the U.S.
Cindy Colvin, Director of Royal Family Kids Camp 218...
Obituary: Richard G. Stimson
Graveside funeral services for Richard G. Stimson, age 82 of Tullahoma, Tennessee formerly of Hanceville, will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. from the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery with Pastor John Jenkins officiating.
Mr. Stimson was born in Anselma, Pennsylvania on Aug....
HudsonAlpha launches new public education program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - HudsonAlpha U is the new name and brand for the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s popular public education programs and resources.
“HudsonAlpha U Nights” is a series of evening events designed for a public audience. The events are free and open to the...
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...
Obituary: Clara J Lovett
Clara J Lovett entered into rest April 15, 2016.
Complete obituary and arrangements will be announced at a later time.
Nichols Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Richard Donald Elliott
Richard Donald Elliott, age 84, of Double Springs, passed away Jan. 22, 2023 at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.
He was born Feb. 16, 1938 in Jasper, Alabama to Henry Leonas Elliott and Vonnie Elizabeth Jackson Elliott. He was married to his beloved wife...
Obituary: Debra Hagemore
Debra Hagemore, 76, of Hanceville passed away April 18, 2024 in Hanceville, Alabama. Mrs. Hagemore was born May 7, 1947 to Walt and Lollie Wilbanks.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 45 years, Joe Hagemore; and her brother, Terry Wilbanks.
Mrs. Hagemore is...
Obituary: John Franklin Claborn
John Franklin Claborn, age 76, of Houston, passed away April 19, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital.
He was born Dec. 15, 1946 in Houston, Alabama. He loved the Lord and enjoyed studying the Bible. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held...
COLUMN: Tips for deer season prep from local hunter Nick Rice
October will be here before we know it, and we all know what that means, bow season opener. July is a great time to get a lot of things done to make sure you are ready for opening day. Don’t procrastinate and be the...
Obituary: Margaret Odine Laney
Funeral service for Margaret Odine Laney, age 97, of Cullman, is Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home, with Rev. Steve Rodgers officiating. Mrs. Laney will lie in state Thursday from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Visitation will be held...
Obituary: Gary Wayne McQuarry
Gary Wayne McQuarry, 76, of Double Springs, passed away April 11, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born August 6, 1946 in Mexico, Missouri to Frank Preston and Betty Sue Cornett McQuarry.
A visitation will be held on Friday, April 14,...
Obituary: Lula Mae Spradlin
Funeral Service for Lula Mae Spradlin, age 80 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Panama Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at...
Obituary: Dodge Roland Davis
Funeral services for Dodge Roland Davis will be held Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
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: Edith Scott Davis
Edith Scott Davis, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab surrounded by family. She was the 5th child of Joseph Fornie and Ethel Scott. Edith was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a devoted nurse, working in hospitals, nursing homes,...
Obituary: Elizabeth “June” Lee Moore
Elizabeth “June” Lee Moore passed away peacefully in Auburn, Alabama on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.
June was born on June 19, 1933 to Roy Lee and Christine Roberts Lee. She was born in Addison, Alabama and graduated from Addison High School in 1952. June married...
Obituary: Freda Vondalee Rowell
Freda Vondalee Rowell, nee Bell, age 87, passed away on Dec. 9, 2023, in her home state of Indiana.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Adam Whitehead...
Obituary: Norma Gail Quick
Norma Purvis Quick, age 89 of Crane Hill, AL passed away on May 22, 2024.
Norma is preceded in death by her husband, James Euell Quick; her parents, John Sparks Purvis and Ollie Mae Olice Purvis; Sisters: Juanita (Yerb) Glaze, Brunelle (Norman) Sexton, and Betty...
Obituary: Douglas “Sonny” Wade Young Sr.
Funeral services for Douglas “Sonny” Wade Young Sr. will be 3 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at Hanceville...
Garden City Town Council meets; credit card, playground equipment and a junior firefighter department discussed
GARDEN CITY - It was discussed and voted on Monday night for the Garden City Town Council to consider getting a credit/debit card for town business.
This was part of the regular meeting of the council Monday night at the Garden City Town Hall.
Having a...
Obituary: Fredrick Dallis-Wayne Grimmett
Fredrick Dallis-Wayne Grimmett, age 37 of Vinemont, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024. He was born Wednesday, July 30, 1986, to Wendy Thurman and the late Terry Grimmett. Dallis is preceded in death by his father, and grandparents, Fred and Lavon Thurman, Clellan...
Cullman Lions Club presents $50K to Good Samaritan Health Clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. - In April, the Good Samaritan Health Clinic announced plans to build a new location along Veterans Drive Southwest to better serve the residents of Cullman County. On Friday, Aug. 16, the Cullman Lions Club helped the clinic step closer to breaking...
Obituary: Betty Bishop
Mrs. Bishop age 71, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at her residence. She was born Thursday, June 12, 1952, to Hollis Henry and Ruth Henry. She was preceded in death by her, parents. Survivors include her sister, Ann Bolte. A private memorial service will be...
Obituary: Thomas Odell Tidwell
Thomas Odell Tidwell, age 90, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022.
He was born May 24, 1932, to Reece Tidwell and Agnis Bailey Tidwell.
He is survived by his son, Joe Marlon Tidwell and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other...
Obituary: Timothy Gilmore
Timothy Gilmore, 64, of Cullman
Funeral services for Timothy Gilmore, 64, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m. Saturday June 8, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Croft-Acton Cemetery in Birmingham, Alabama. Bro. Will Sutton will be officiating services. Visitation will be on Saturday prior...
Obituary: Martha Ann Smith
Funeral Service for Martha Ann Smith, age 77, of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with burial at Emeus Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024...
Jacksonville State unveils Loring and Debbie White Football Complex
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Loring and Debbie White Football Complex, a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as the new home for Gamecock football. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on Saturday, July 27,...
Obituary: Nelda Sue McClendon
Funeral services for Nelda Sue McClendon, 82, of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Randall Waldrep will be officiating services. Visitation for the public will...
Junior Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Brooklyn Shaw champions diabetes platform
CULLMAN, Ala. - Junior Miss Cullman County Fair Princess Brooklyn Shaw takes her platform, Tiaras for Type 1, seriously.
“This platform is very dear to her heart and ours. Her diagnosis changed her life forever, but she wants to give back,” her mother, Shanda Shaw,...
Obituary: Billy Leon Pierce
Billy Leon Pierce, age 92, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.
A visitation for Billy will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2024 from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church, 7037 SR - 212, Covington, GA 30016.
A celebration of...
Obituary: Hazel Kathryn Levering
Hazel Kathryn Levering (nee Lewis), better known as Kay, passed away recently. She is survived by husband Paul Levering, son Steve Levering, his wife Pam Levering, son David Levering, and his wife Katina Levering.
Graveside service will be held Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 10...
Jacobs proclaims Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs recently proclaimed the week of April 14-20, 2024, Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in the city of Cullman in conjunction with National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which is observed annually during the second week in April. This week,...
Obituary: Jerry Phillips
Funeral services for Jerry Phillips will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016 from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. at...
Obituary: Judy Ann Amore
Funeral services for Judy Ann Amore, 76, of Cullman, will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Welcome Baptist Church Cemetery in Baileyton, Alabama. Reverend Ory Hampton will be officiating the service.
Mrs. Amore was...
Obituary: Linda Sue Underwood
Linda Sue Underwood, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 at Cullman Regional. She was born, Sept. 11, 1949 to Burton Leon Arnold and Suzanne F Arnold.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; husband Stewart Underwood and brother, Burton "Buddy"...
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: Arno “Trey” Lamb
Arno “Trey” Lamb, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024. Trey was born in Hawaii on September 14, 1983, to Arno C. Lamb Jr. and Phyllis Ann Klaiber.
Survivors are: Wife, Melissa Fowler; Daughters: Lacey Lamb of Murphy, NC, Braelynn Lamb of...
Cullman Tractor Supply hosting Plant-A-Seed event
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Tractor Supply store is inviting young gardeners to its Plant-A-Seed event for a free opportunity to learn the basics of gardening with a hands-on activity.
On July 27, 2024, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., young customers can visit the store to plant a...
Obituary: Edna Johnson
A funeral mass for Edna Johnson, 81, of Hanceville will be 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will follow the service at Cullman Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m....
Pet of the week: The constant observer, Ms. Anastasia
CULLMAN, Ala. - Meet Anastasia, The Cullman Tribune’s Pet of the Week!
This beautiful 4-5-year old Husky may be a bit up tempo, as she is described as having medium energy, but she comes with a special trait. A dog like Anastasia is different; she pays close...
Obituary: Arthur Wayne Rich
Mr. Arthur Wayne Rich of Falkville Alabama passed away on August 12, 2016 at his residence at the age of 66. He was born on April 30, 1950 in Gadsden Alabama to Arthur Jack and Maudelle Woods Rich. He loved to fish and hunt...
Notes from Dodge City Town Council Meeting, May 12
DODGE CITY - A regular Dodge City Town Council meeting was held on Thursday night at the Dodge City Town Hall at 6 p.m. After normal housekeeping matters were addressed, the council quickly moved on to business.
Mayor Tawana Canada stated that Dodge City Fire...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Guthery
A graveside service for Shirley Ann Guthery, 74, of Hanceville, will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024 at Prospect Church of Christ Cemetery.
A visitation will be prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Hank Allen will...
Obituary: Billie Gale Bland Vansant
Funeral services for Billie Gale Bland Vansant, 84, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem East Baptist Church; with interment in the church cemetery. She will lie in state from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at...
Obituary: Ruth Othel Moore
Funeral service for Ruth Othel Moore, 76, will be held Thursday, January 12, 2017 beginning at 2 p.m. at Moss Service Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home on January 11.
Obituary: Veronika Amalie Putman
Veronika Amalie Putman, 82, of Crane Hill, entered into rest Jan. 16, 2023 at her residence in Winston County, surrounded by her loving family.
Veronika was born August 17, 1940, in Oberammergau, Germany to Josef and Therese Fischer. She moved to the United States in...
Obituary: Dafford V. Smith
Coach Dafford V. Smith of Cullman, Alabama passed away June 30, 2024. Dafford is survived by his wife Sina V. “Vikki” England Smith, daughter Natasha (Bradley) Cofer, and a host of nieces and nephews. Dafford's model of leadership for men was second to none....
Obituary: Violet Elizabeth Davis Pair
Violet Elizabeth Davis Pair, 76, of Hanceville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024 in Falkville Health and Rehab.
Violet was born Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1947 in Cullman, Alabama, the daughter of Earl Davis and Eunice Kirk Davis. Violet lived the first twelve years of her...
Obituary: Steven John Whitman
Steven John Whitman, age 61, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 at Lakeland Community Hospital.
Steven was born on Sept. 25, 1961 in Delaware.
No services are planned at this time.
Steven is survived by his wife, Katherine Whitman; son, John Bishop and wife...
Obituary: Venora Brannan Ray
Funeral Service for Venora Brannan Ray, age 91 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro. Jimmy Peyton officiating; burial at Welti Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Ray passed...
Obituary: Robert L. Findlay, Jr., 65
Robert L. Findlay, Jr., 65, of Cullman, passed away Friday, Feb. 24, 2023
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the Findlay family.
No services are planned at this time.
Victory Cheer Academy introducing new Victory Gymnastics program in September
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victory Cheer Academy recently announced the launch of its new gymnastics program, Victory Gymnastics, with evaluations scheduled from Aug. 20-23, from 4-7 p.m. As spaces are limited, prospective participants are encouraged to book their slots early to ensure enrollment. Additionally, early...
Obituary: Delton Sonny Gilland
Funeral services for Delton Sonny Gilland, 72, will be held Thursday, January 07, 2016 beginning at 1 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home.
Moss-Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 06, 2016 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral...
Obituary: Alta Myrtle Sloan Miller
Alta Myrtle Sloan Miller, of Baileyton, Alabama, passed away on Sep. 9, 2023, at the age of 95. Ms. Miller was born to Grady and Myrtle Whatley Sloan on April 24, 1928.
Alta was an active member of the Welcome Baptist Church family where she...
Obituary: Danita Key Henson
Arrangements for Danita Key Henson are incomplete at this time.
Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Rozella Nail Hill
Funeral services for Rozella Nail Hill are incomplete at this time.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Caring for garden pollinators during summer
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Summer is an active season for pollinators, but it doesn’t mean humans should count on the garden to provide everything that pollinators need to survive. It is up to gardeners to make sure these pollinators have what they need to...
Obituary: L. D. Cadle
Funeral services for L. D. Cadle, age 66 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Sam Hollis officiating. Interment will be in Cullman Heritage Cemetery.
Mr. Cadle passed away on Sunday, December 27,...
Obituary: Willodean Trussell Smith
Funeral services for Willodean Trussell Smith will be held at Moss-Service Funeral Home at 1 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016.
Arrangements under the direction of Moss-Service Funeral Home, Cullman, Alabama.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, April 01, 2016 from 12...
Cullman’s David Moss joins SouthPoint Bank Board of Directors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – SouthPoint Bank on Monday, June 17, announced that David Moss, Jr. has joined its board of directors. Moss is the regional vice president of sales of the Southern Region for Oriental Weavers.
Moss, a native of Cullman, has served on the Cullman...
‘We want to invest in their lives’: Wallace State hosts Elementary STEAM Camp
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This week, Wallace State Community College hosted local elementary school students for a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Academy and it was a great opportunity for the students to learn a variety of new skills. Over the course of...
Cullman County Republican Women hosting planning meeting Aug. 13
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Republican Women will host a planning meeting at the VFW in Cullman on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m.
President Cathi Bradford said the group is planning its strategy to see former President Trump re-elected in November and all...
Good Hope’s Back-to-School Bash Aug. 1
GOOD HOPE, Ala. The City of Good Hope will host its annual Back-to-School Bash on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Good Hope’s Municipal Park, located at 135 Municipal Drive.
“It's that time of year again, back to school in just a few weeks....
Obituary: Euvonne M. Nichols
Funeral services for Euvonne M. Nichols, 84, of Hanceville will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Wayne Wisener officiating; with interment in Fairview West Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 a.m....
Obituary: Samuel Wallace McAnnally
A graveside service for Samuel Wallace McAnnally of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 7, 2023 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will be on Saturday prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Lockcile Elkins
Lockcile Elkins, age 77, of Haleyville, Alabama, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Walker Baptist Medical Center.
Lockcile was born on March 15, 1945 in Winston County, Alabama.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at...
Obituary: Joseph Henry Grob
Joseph Henry Grob, age 79, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife, Amelia (Ann) Joann Grob; his daughter Lynn Johnson (Doug); his granddaughter Samantha Johnson.
Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Edward and...
Obituary: Margene J McGee
Memorial service for Margene J McGee, 65, held January 7 at Grace Baptist Church in Hartselle. She passed away January 3. Moss Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Obituary: Joseph ‘Joe’ Franey
Memorial Mass for Joe Franey, 84, of Cullman, will be Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10 a.m., at St. Bernard Abbey; Abbott Marcus Voss presiding.
Mr. Franey was born July 8, 1940, to Joseph and Wilma Sherwood Franey. He passed away at his residence on...
Obituary: Shirley Ann Price Dovel
Graveside service for Shirley Ann Price Dovel, age 88, of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Hillview Cemetery, Alexander City, AL, burial at Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan, 26,...
Obituary: Frances Marie Pratt Weaver
Frances Marie Pratt Weaver, 84, of Huntsville, formerly of Addison, entered into rest on July 18, 2023 at Brookshire Healthcare Center.
Frances was born on Oct. 27, 1938 in Addison, Alabama to Lesley and Jewell Pratt. She attended Addison High School and was a majorette...
Obituary: Clara “Pug” Jewanda Lovett
Marville "Bud" Wisner passed away April 15, 2016. He was 86 years old.
Funeral Services will be held at Moss Service Chapel Monday April 18, 2016 at 2 p.m. With Rev. Terry Blankenship officiating. Burial in Ebenezer Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral...
Obituary: Angela Leighann Johns
Angela Leighann Allcorn Johns, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on Sunday evening, July 21, 2024, at the age of 58. Mrs. Johns was born in Cullman County, Alabama, to Jeannie Elizabeth Burgett Allcorn on November 24, 1965.
Mrs. Johns worked long hours as a...
Obituary: Jerry Loyal Blair
Funeral service for Jerry Loyal Blair, age 86, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Trimble officiating; burial at Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. on...
Obituary: Howard Luther Holmes
Howard Luther Holmes, age 64, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024.
A celebration of life visitation for Howard will be held Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home, 1901 2nd Avenue, N.W., Cullman, Alabama...
Obituary: Opal A. Latham
Funeral services for Opal A. Latham, a beloved mother and grandmother, who left us peacefully on July 16, 2024 will be 12 p.m., Friday, July 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Gibbs Chapel Cemetery in Blountsville, Alabama. Bro. Heath Riggs...
ADCNR: Outdoors is for everyone
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is making every effort to convey the message that our state’s great outdoors is for everyone.
“The Department tries to create an atmosphere that is safe, welcoming and accommodating to all individuals,” said...
Velvet Summer brings new look to Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High graduate and Vinemont resident Samantha Sanford had a vision to create a color block-style store that featured all things fun and joy-filled, sporting plants, flowers, home decor and more.
On June 10, 2024, that vision came to fruition as her plant,...
Obituary: Marvin Carl Ermshar
Memorial service for Marvin Carl Ermshar, age 85, of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Cullman Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Mr. Ermshar passed away on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, at Woodland Village Health...
Obituary: Brian Fulmer
Brian Fulmer, age 48 of Cullman, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born Wednesday, February 25, 1976, to Eddie Larry Fulmer and Barbara Ellen Green. He was preceded in death by his parents and niece Alyssa Fulmer. Survivors include his son, Joshua (Della)...
Obituary: William Morrell Self
William Morrell Self passed away Saturday May 25, 2024.
A Cullman County native, Mr. Self was born April 23, 1941, son of William Loys Self and Aubie Louise Cates Self. He was retired from the State of Alabama Highway Department.
Survivors include four siblings, Faye Delores Self...
WSCC Nursing recognizes more than 100 graduates at pinning ceremony
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education celebrated the accomplishments of more than 100 students Thursday at its second pinning ceremony for 2024 graduation season. More than 75 were pinned at a ceremony held in May.
“We are so proud of...
Obituary: Elwin Oneal Swann
Elwin Oneal Swann, age 83, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Elwin was born on Aug. 7, 1940 to Avery and Effie Swann in Garden City, Alabama.
He grew up in Garden City and graduated from Hanceville High School in 1959....
Obituary: Leo Dennis Almond
Mr. Leo Dennis Almond, age 66, of Cullman, AL. formerly of Montgomery AL. died Saturday, January 28, 2023.
He is survived by his son, Leo Almond Jr. (Laura); daughter, Christina Almond Allen; sisters: Patricia Steele and Cathy Counts; and five grandchildren: Heather, Olivia and McKayla...
How to beat the chill, without killing the power bill
CULLMAN, Ala. – While the worst part of the winter storm week has passed, there are a few more days of freezing temperatures ahead. Here are a few tips to help families beat the chill, without killing the power bill.
Set thermostats and heaters to...
CCSO tips for water safety
CULLMAN, Ala. – Spring is here, and with it, the return to local waters for many. Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry shared water safety tips for those hitting the lake:
Be safety conscious. Situational awareness should not stop on the land.
Be aware of potential dangers...
Many Alabama elderly, disabled adults in need of foster care
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was celebrated June 15
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama’s elderly and disabled adults can often find themselves in more vulnerable circumstances and in need of special care. The Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) is helping by finding adult foster homes...
First Source for Women in need of volunteers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Unplanned pregnancies can leave some women and families in need of help. For those unprepared parents in Cullman County who are scared and in need of help, support, advice or even pregnancy care, First Source for Women is a resource available...
Obituary: Doris Annette Couch
Miss Couch, lovingly known as, "Memaw", was born on June 15, 1959 to Talmage Walker and Carrie Burgette Walker. She was an Amazing Woman, who loved with all of her heart. She was always there for you and would help without any questions when...
Pet of the week: Meet sweet and loving Ms. Clara!
CULLMAN, Ala. - While just approximately 4-5 years old, Ms. Clara is a Terrier-mix looking for the perfect home.
She exhibits medium to high energy and is truly a happy girl who simply looks forward to the time you have to spend with her.
Clara understands...
Obituary: Herbert Hoover Henry
Herbert Hoover Henry, 94, of Cullman passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Cullman.
He is survived by his sisters, Hilda Blackwood and Thelma Fletcher and a host of nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in...
Hanceville City Council approves CCTV bid
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, July 25, the Hanceville City Council approved a bid to install more and update city hall’s current CCTV system. The bid amount was approved for $4,995 for all-inclusive installation services and equipment from Superior...
