OBITUARY: Mrs. Hazel Smith
Funeral services for Hazel ‘Tootsie” Smith will be Friday, February 6, 2015, at 2 p.m., at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with interment in Baileyton Cemetery. Mrs. Smith passed away Wednesday, February 4 at Woodland Village.
Mrs. Smith was born on August 26, 1932 to Robert...
EMA Working to Cleanup Minor Diesel Spill
CULLMAN - Cullman EMA and hazmat crews are working to clean up a minor diesel fuel spill, located on the railroad tracks just north of the Cullman County Stockyard.
"It's not a major spill and we are working to clean it up now," said EMA...
OBITUARY: Vurl DeLore Baumann
Dr. Vurl DeLore Baumann passed away February 2, 2015 at his residence. He was 79 years old. He was born August 18, 1935 to Otto Henry and Mary Anna Brecht Baumann.
Funeral Services will be held February 5, 2015, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at...
It’s Cold Outside But the Nightlife is Hot
CULLMAN – For years, residents of Cullman who wanted to go out at night for a few drinks and live entertainment had to travel to Huntsville or Birmingham. Since the city passed the legal sale of alcohol with official sales taking place in 2011,...
Robert E. McGukin Civic Center Gets a Facelift
CULLMAN – The Robert E. McGukin Civic Center, better known as the Cullman Civic Center, is getting a facelift. After more than 30 years, the place is becoming more modern, hip and aesthetically beautiful. Even though the reconstruction still has a way to go,...
OBITUARY: Ronald ‘Sonny’ D. James
Roland ‘Sonny’ D. James gave up the ghost and entered the sanctuary of heaven on Saturday, January 31, 2105.
He was preceded in death by his parents Dee James and Minnie Glover James and all eight of his siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene, daughter Ronda...
OBITUARY: Martha Lee Novara
Funeral services for Martha Lee Novara, 70, of Hanceville will be held on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Dale McAnnally officiating; with interment in Bethlehem East Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6 p.m....
Circus Promises Big Family Fun
CULLMAN – A new year has brought the Loomis Bros Circus back to town and families across the county are welcome to come join in the fun. The show will be in town for two days only on February 1 and 2 with all...
Holly Pond claims County Basketball Title for first time since 2002
HANCEVILLE – In the highest scoring Cullman County championship game ever played at Wallace State's Tom Drake Coliseum, the Holly Pond Broncos took home the hardware for the first time in 13 years.
With four starters shooting lights out and the offense getting 48 points...
Wallace State’s baseball family mourns the death of Donald Jones, the longtime voice of the Lions
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State baseball lost one of its biggest fans and family members on Thursday as Donald Jones died at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer.
Jones served as the Wallace State baseball public address announcer since the late...
OBITUARY: Erick Jerry Wood
Funeral services for Erick Jerry Wood, age 73 of Boaz, formerly of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 2, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Donald Cotton officiating. Interment will be in Duck Creek Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home...
OBITUARY: Paula Sue McCravy
Funeral service for Paula Sue McCravy, 68, of Vinemont will be at 2 p.m., Monday, February 2nd, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Friendship Methodist Cemetery, Revs. Paul Monk, Steve Rodgers and George Redding officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of...
OBITUARY: Shirley Faye Harris
Funeral service for Shirley Faye Harris, 71, of Etha community will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Etha Baptist Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery, Dr. Tim Lipsey and Bro. Josh Swindall officiating. The body will lie in state at...
OBITUARY: Max H. Britt
Mr. Max H. Britt, age 83, of Rock Springs community in Blount County, passed away Friday morning, January 30, 2015 in Marshall Medical Center North. He was born in Winston County, Alabama to Tom and Grace Chester Britt. Mr. Britt was a self-employed poultry...
OBITUARY: Elizabeth “Kippy” Quinn
Funeral Services for Elizabeth "Kippy" Quinn, age 78 of Bremen, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Antioch Baptist Cemetery, with Andrew Parsons officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman directing.
Elizabeth was born...
OBITUARY: Eileen Faye Elliott
Funeral Services for Eileen Faye Elliott, age 65 of Cullman, will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 12:00 noon at Prospect church of Christ cemetery, with...
Preparing to Light the Torch
CULLMAN – A celebration will be coming on April 14 that law enforcement officials look forward to all year. It is a day of hope, encouragement and highlighting the achievements of Special Olympic athletes. It is nationally known as the Torch Run, and local...
OBITUARY: Myrtle Narrell White
Funeral services for Myrtle Narrell White, age 75 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. David McDonald and Dan Cobb officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Methodist Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral...
OBITUARY: Wilma Jo Stewart
Ms. Wilma Jo Stewart, age 80, of Holly Pond, passed away Wednesday afternoon, January 28, 2015 at CRMC. She was born in Caddo County, Oklahoma to Alva and Ruby Rodgers Gill.
Ms. Stewart worked as a nurse aide in healthcare and was a member of...
Fire breaks out at Morgan Square Apartments
CULLMAN - A fire at Morgan Square Apartments damaged an estimated four units at the complex Thursday evening, according to Cullman City Police Assitant Chief Craig Green.
Green said the fire has been extinguished and there are no reported injuries.
Travis Tritt and DeeJay Silver set to perform in June at Rock the South
CULLMAN – A legend in country music and a DJ who’s created his own legend since the inception of Rock the South will both be taking the stage at this year’s fastest growing country music festival.
“Travis Tritt is an icon in country music. I...
OBITUARY: Dorothy Jeanette Roark Rodgers
Funeral service for Dorothy Jeanette Roark Rodgers, 71, of Cullman will be Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Cullman Memory Gardens, T.J. Armstrong officiating.
Mrs. Rodgers passed away Wednesday, January 28th at her residence. She was...
OBITUARY: Joyce Faye Basinger
Graveside services for Joyce Faye Basinger, 79, of Hanceville will be held on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Basinger passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab.
She was...
30 Grams of Meth Discovered During Search
I believe we must be proactive not reactive." - Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN – Cullman County Sheriff’s Investigators and Deputies discovered a large quantity of “ICE” while following up on an investigation involving recent burglaries and incidents of thefts along County Road 431 in the...
The Intellectual Powerhouse of Alabama
WEST POINT – The West Point High School Scholar’s Bowl team is quickly establishing itself as a force to be reckoned with, not just in Cullman County or in the state of Alabama, but throughout the nation.
The WPHS Scholar’s Bowl team competes in tournaments...
OBITUARY Norma Lee NeSmith Rodgers
Funeral services for Norma Lee NeSmith Rodgers, 87 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 2015, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Tim Aris officiating, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Rodgers passed...
OBITUARY: Dean Maynor
Funeral services for Dean Maynor, 74, of Garden City will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Brad McDonald officiating;. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral Home is...
OBITUARY: Dean Maynor
Funeral services for Dean Maynor, 74, of Garden City will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 7 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel; Brad McDonald officiating;. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hanceville Funeral Home is...
OBITUARY: Wendell Franklin Smith
Funeral service for Wendell Franklin Smith, age 80 of Cullman, will be Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bud Perkins officiating.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Smith passed away Saturday, January 24,...
Second Annual Team Crew Charity Event Promises to Be Bigger and Better
CULLMAN – Cystic Fibrosis affects approximately 30,000 people in the United States alone. It is a life threatening condition that is the result of a defective gene that causes large amounts of mucus to accumulate in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. One of...
One-sided wins highlight first day of Cullman County Tournament
HANCEVILLE - Winning and winning by a huge margin began the 2015 Cullman County Basketball Tournament at Wallace State's Tom Drake Coliseum Saturday.
With the junior varsity in the spotlight along with one freshman contest, five of the six games were decided by a margin...
The History of Red Hill School
CULLMAN – Next door to the North Alabama Agriplex is an old wooden schoolhouse. Hanging on the wall for all to see is a small white sign that reads: Red School House Property of Peinhardt Living History Farm Fo. 2008. The aged walls that...
OBITUARY: Nelda Jo Wells
Funeral services for Nelda Jo Wells will be Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 2 p.m. from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Revs. Stan Graves and Stanley Kilgore officiating, burial will be at Center Grove cemetery.
Mrs. Wells passed away January 21 at her residence. She was...
OBITUARY: Mabel Goodlett Bentley
Funeral Services for Mabel Goodlett Bentley, age 90 of Goldridge Community, will be at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2015 in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Center Grove Cemetery with Whit Rice and Phillip Ashley officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of...
OBITUARY: Joseph David Drake Woods
Joseph David Drake Woods passed away January 22, 2015 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was 47 Years old.
Mr. Woods was an active member of Lonesome Dove Cowboy Church.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. January 26, 2015 at Moss Service Funeral Home...
OBITUARY: John Burtus Higdon
Mr. John Burtus Higdon passed away January 20, 2015 at Summerford Nursing Home. He was 87 years old.
Mr. Higdon was born August 19, 1927 to Robert and Pearl Heatherly Higdon.
Funeral Services will be held January 23, 2015 at Moss Service Chapel at 1 p.m....
OBITUARY: Mallen Dale Shockley
Funeral services for Mr. Mallen Dale Shockley, 58, of Cullman will be Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 2 p.m. from Simcoe Methodist church, Revs. Larry Duke and Tony Thomas officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 11 a.m....
OBITUARY: James Edward Kimbril
Funeral services for James Edward Kimbril, age 78 of Cullman, will be Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 1 p.m. at Cullman Heritage Chapel with Tim Dubberly officiating. Interment will be in Etha Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Kimbril passed away...
OBITUARY: Judith “Judy” Turner Cone
Funeral services for Judith Turner Cone will be on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Shelton Grove Church with Chris Chambless and Richard Bailey officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Cone passed away on...
Brantley Gilbert to take stage at Rock the South in June
CULLMAN – With the announcement of the fourth installment of Rock the South to take place on June 19-20, concert promoter Shane Quick announced Thursday, Country music star Brantley Gilbert will be taking to the stage at this year’s quickly growing country music festival.
"Brantley...
Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip
BAILEYTON – You looking for a good time? Then head out to the races in Baileyton, Alabama!
The Baileyton “Good Time” Drag Strip was started back in 1966 by Mr. Jack Walker, who named drag strip because he wanted everybody to have a “Good Time” while...
OBITUARY: Lillie Berry Blackwood
Funeral Services for Lillie Berry Blackwood, age 91 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Northside Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Crossroads Cemetery, with Bro. Dennis Trimble & Bro. Randy Milligan officiating. She will Lie-in-State at the church...
Hopeful Children Gather for a Chance at a Part in the Fun
CULLMAN – Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s production of Aladdin were held on Monday at the Cullman Civic Center. The auditorium was packed with anxious parents and excited kids from ages 5 to 18.
“The children will audition for about two hours,” said Kelly...
OBITUARY: Margaret E. Pettus
Margaret E. Pettus passed away January 20, 2015 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She is 72 years old.
Margaret was born May 28, 1942 to James H. & Mildred Brock Causey.
Funeral services will be held January 22, 2015 at Moss Service Chapel at 1 p.m....
CRMC Offers Advanced Therapy with Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers
CULLMAN – Cullman Regional Medical Center may not be as large as UAB, but they are making great strides in investing in new technologies that improve patient care. One such investment was made two years ago in the form of Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers (HBO)....
The Evelyn Burrow Museum to host Smithsonian exhibit
HANCEVILLE – The Smithsonian Institution’s traveling exhibition “The Way We Worked” will make its next stop in Cullman County, settling in at The Evelyn Burrow Museum on the campus of Wallace State Community College in Hanceville from Feb. 10 to March 20.
Expressly chosen by...
OBITUARY: Mary Sue Horton
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Sue Horton, age 75 of Vinemont, will be Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Bro. Al Barton officiating, burial will follow at Concord cemetery.
Mrs. Horton passed away Monday at CRMC. She was born...
6 ½ Hour Standoff in Garden City Ends Peacefully
We were able to talk him out peacefully and without any violence” – Sheriff Matt Gentry
CULLMAN - “We have resolved the standoff. We did take the suspect in custody and right now he is currently being arrested on minor traffic violations that stem from him...
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Doyle J. Ponder
Funeral services for Doyle J. Ponder, 89, of Jones Chapel, are incomplete and will be announced at a later time.
Mr. Ponder passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Hanceville Nursing Home.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
OBITUARY: Tammie Renae Maddux
Funeral service for Tammie Renae Maddux, 55, of Falkville, will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 22nd, 2015, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ebenezer Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ms. Maddux passed away January 20th, 2015, at Summerford...
Fairview High School Principal Dr. Gambrill to be Reinstated on Monday
CULLMAN - During Tuesday evening’s Cullman County Board of Education meeting, School Board attorney, Donald Sweeney, recommended reinstating Fairview principal Dr. Chris Gambrill.
Superintendent Dr. Craig Ross said that Dr. Gambrill will be reinstated, effective Monday.
The investigation regarding the "operation" of the school will continue.
Sweeney...
Feed, Seed and Whatever You Need!
CULLMAN – Located adjacent to the old train depot and across the railroad tracks is one of Cullman’s finest stores – Chambers Farm and Garden Supply. Chambers Farm and Garden Supply have everything you need to grow your garden, feed your critters and so...
OBITUARY: Daphine Whatley Gingrich
Funeral services for Daphine Whatley Gingrich will be on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Seventh Street Baptist Church at 2 p.m. (lie-in-state 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.) with Eric Martin, Randy Makemson and Kerry Cleghorn officiating. Interment will be in Fairview West Cemetery.
Cullman Heritage...
OBITUARY: Judith Gail “Judy” Cone
Funeral services for Judith Turner Cone will be on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Shelton Grove Church with Chris Chambless and Richard Bailey officiating; interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Cone passed away on...
OBITUARY: Betty Jean Owen
Funeral services for Betty Jean Owen, 84, of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 2015, at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, Debbie Williams officiating with interment in Heritage Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Owen passed away Monday, January...
OBITUARY: Charles Lemuel Mauldin
Funeral services for Charles Lemuel Mauldin, 75, of Bremen will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church in Bremen; Wayne Williams officiating; with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday beginning...
OBITUARY: Charles Lemuel Mauldin
Funeral services for Charles Lemuel Mauldin, 75, of Bremen will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Union Grove Baptist Church in Bremen; Wayne Williams officiating; with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday beginning...
Survival English and Reading Is Essential – Let Me Help You
CULLMAN – Cullman County is chocked full of outstanding people – People who go above and beyond their daily lives to be of assistance to others in the community who need help. They ask for nothing in return and usually shy away from recognition....
The Big One That Got Away
CULLMAN - The city of Cullman has lost one of its best catches – Scales Seafood Market has closed its doors, leaving many seafood lovers around town in shock. The market, which was located at 221A 2nd Avenue SE, Cullman, brought the wonderful flavors of...
Clarkson Covered Bridge: A Brief Rundown of Legg Bridge
BETHEL – The Clarkson Covered Bridge, or sometimes called Legg Bridge, was built over Crooked Creek back in 1904. The property it was on was owned by a local mail carrier by the name of James W. Legg. The total cost of the bridge...
OBITUARY: Mr. Millard Frederick Thurman
Funeral Services for Mr. Millard Frederick Thurman, age 83 of Vinemont, will be at 11:00 a.m. in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Meek Cemetery in Arley, with Bro. Tim McCormick, Bro. W.C. Green and Bro. Billy Wooten officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home...
Red Cross facilities are top-notch and multi-purposed
CULLMAN – The new Beech Center has been a great asset to the Cullman County Center for the Developmentally Disabled (CCCDD), but it is also the new home to the Cullman Red Cross. The tornadoes of April 2011 destroyed the previous building. Fortunately, a...
“The Barbecue State”
CULLMAN – Johnny’s Barbecue has been in business for more than 52 years serving smoky barbecue to the masses. They are known for their friendly service, huge potatoes, and award winning barbecue. It is for these reasons and more that you can find their...
Sheriff Matt Gentry Sworn In
CULLMAN – Following a long campaign, a close primary and a July run-off election decided by a margin of 608 votes, Matt Gentry was relieved Saturday evening as he officially took office as the 30th elected Cullman County Sheriff.
Sheriff Gentry elected to answer some...
Christ Covenant Presbyterian Holds Public Forum on Raising Christian Children
CULLMAN – A public forum was held at Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church recently to discuss raising Christian children in the modern age. Speakers for the night were radio personality Rick Burgess from the Rick and Bubba Show and Larry Taunton, director of the Fixed...
Brooks’ Place Helps Those Who Cannot Help Themselves
CULLMAN – There is a two-story house in Cullman just by the middle school that does incredible work. The small and unassuming house has been filled with immense amounts of pain, but also works everyday to turn that pain into healing. Brooks’ Place is...
The King is 80, Y’all
CULLMAN - Last Thursday many people around the world remembered and celebrated what would have been Elvis Presley’s birthday. He would have been 80 years old. Grace Episcopal Church of Cullman celebrated “The King” with a performance open and free to the public, accepting only...
OBITUARY Bro. Robert Tucker Elkins
Bro. Robert Tucker Elkins passed away January 15, 2015 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He is 91 years old. He was born October 29, 1923 to Robert and Annie Kirk Elkins.
Funeral Services will be January 18, 2015 at New Prospect Baptist Church at 2...
OBITUARY Mrs. Tressie Wren McKissack
Funeral Services for Mrs. Tressie Wren McKissack, age 95 of Cullman will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 2 p.m. in the Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Emeus Cemetery, with Rev. Perry Knight officiating.
Moss-Service Funeral Home of Cullman directing.
Mrs....
OBITUARY: Mary Louise (Pogue) Thrailkill
A graveside service for Mary Louise (Pogue) Thraikill will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, located at 600 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Birmingham, AL.
Visitation will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 2 p.m. until 4...
OBITUARY: Radies Ezikle “Pete” Marion
Radies Ezikle "Pete" Marion passed away January 14, 2014. He was 83 years old. Pete was born November 30, 1931 to John and Belle Owens Marion.
Funeral Services will be held January 17, 2015 at Moss Service Chapel at 2 p.m. with interment at Memory...
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Frederick Ealor Holland
Memorial services for Frederick Ealor Holland, 71, of Arab are incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Holland passed away Friday, January 16, 2014 at Marshall Medical Center North.
OBITUARY: Louis Leroy Schlosser, Jr.
Funeral services for Louis Leroy Schlosser, Jr. age 74 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Sacred Heart Church with Father Patrick Egan officiating. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery.
He passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015...
OBITUARY: Horace Edward Horton
Funeral service for Horace Edward Horton, 75, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Friday, January 16th, 2015 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Cemetery with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Revs. William McClellan and Junior Garmon officiating. The body will lie in state at the...
OBITUARY: Anita D. Cornelius
Funeral services for Anita D. Cornelius, 56, of Vinemont will be held on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel, Mike Smith and Paul Campbell officiating; with interment in Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Cemetery in Blountsville. The family will...
OBITUARY: David Lemons
Funeral services for David Lemons, 66, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Moss Service Chapel, with interment in Cullman City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Moss Service Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Lemons passed...
OBITUARY: Magdalene Jones Farris
Graveside services for Magdalene Jones Farris, 87, of Hanceville will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Hopewell Cemetery.
Hanceville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Farris passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Hanceville Nursing and Rehab.
She is...
New Flags Are In High Demand
CULLMAN – Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2214 need you. They are asking for help in obtaining additional American flags to display along Highway 31, and along a portion of Highway 157. As you may know, these flags are placed on...
CRMC Registered Nurse Talks Facts to Calm Hysteria Over H3N2
CULLMAN – The flu season is a dreaded time for all. It causes hospitals and doctor’s offices to fill up, resulting in lengthy wait times and more chances for germs to spread through the community. This year has been of particular interest across the...
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Harry Gordon Harber
Harry Gordon Harber, age 88 of Cullman, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at his residence. He was born October 4, 1926 in Gibson Station, Virginia to the late Walter J. and Ida Jane Harber. He was employed by N.A.S.A. and served in...
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Dianne Twilley Rodriguez
Memorial services for Dianne Twilley Rodriguez, 54 of Hanceville are incomplete at this time and will be announced later.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Rodriguez passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at her residence
OBITUARY: Emmie Dot Albright Bolzle
Graveside service for Emmie Dot Albright Bolzle, 81, of Cullman will be at 3 p.m., Thursday, January 15th at Hebron Church of Christ Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Bolzle passed away January 11, 2015 at Cullman Healthcare. She was born...
OBITUARY: Sarah M. Phillips
Mrs. Sarah M. Phillips passed away January 11, 2015 at her residence. She is 66 years old. She was born December 17, 1948 to Samuel and Ruby Graham.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 14, 2015 at Moss Service Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m....
OBITUARY: Ottis Lavon “Sweat” Sweatmon
Ottis Lavon "Sweat" Sweatmon passed away January 10, 2015 at Walker Baptist Medical Center. He was 68 years old.
Funeral Services will be held January 14, 2015 at Welcome Baptist Church at 2 p.m. He will lie in state at the Church from 1 p.m....
OBITUARY: Lois Looney Dollar
Funeral Services for Lois Looney Dollar, passed away on January 11, 2015 at the age of 98 at Daffodil House in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was born in Addison, AL on April 16, 1916 where she and her husband, Loyd "Cotton" Dollar lived until their...
The Cullman County Electric Membership Corporation
CULLMAN – Each year the month of December is filled with beautiful Christmas decorations. Brilliantly colorful lights are swirled around trees and line rooftops all over town. Christmas trees are adorned with exquisite ornaments and twinkling lights as stacks of perfectly wrapped presents lay...
Truckers Can Find Great Food on the Road Again
HANCEVILLE – Just off the Hanceville exit on I-65, next to the Shell Station, there is a little known restaurant. It has been there for many years, but has recently come under new ownership. What used to be known as Southern Sunrise Restaurant has...
What Time Is It? Tax Time
CULLMAN – Someone once said that the only two things you must do in this life is die and pay taxes. If you are expecting a big return, you may be reveling in the notion of getting that sweet check, but for many, this...
DHR Selected to Receive $41 Million Child Care Grant
MONTGOMERY—Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the Alabama Department of Human Resources, Child Care Services Division(DHR) has been selected to receive an Early Head Start – Child Care Partnership (EHSCCP) grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services totaling $8.3 million per...
OBITUARY: Terry Ray Hendrix
Funeral service for Terry Ray Hendrix, 50, of Cullman will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Berlin Cemetery, Rev. Junior Braswell officiating.
Cullman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. Hendrix passed away Saturday,...
OBITUARY: Bobby Fred McCormick
Funeral services for Bobby Fred McCormick, 81, of Cullman will be Monday, January 12, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Sam Hollis officiating with burial in Center Grove Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 12:30 p.m. until time of service.
Moss-Service...
Healthcare Of The 1920s and 1930s
VINEMONT – In the early 1900s, sanitariums were places where people afflicted with Tuberculosis (TB) were taken and placed so that they may receive simple treatments that mainly consisted of a proper diet, fresh air and lots of rest.
The Vinemont Sanitarium was located near...
Dodge City Seniors Love to Visit
DODGE CITY – Every Tuesday, the Dodge City Senior Citizens group gather together at the Town Hall’s basement, or the Community Center, to share a few laughs, play a few games and eat a great lunch. The luncheon begins at 9 a.m. and lasts...
OBITUARY: Janie Jacobs
Funeral Services for Janie Jacobs, 95, are incomplete and will be announced at a later time.
Ms. Jacobs passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Falkville Health Care Center.
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Thurman Pope
Funeral Services for Thurman Pope, 74, are incomplete and will be announced at a later time.
Mr. Pope passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at UAB Hospital.
DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT: Terry Hendrix
Funeral Services for Terry Hendrix, 50, are incomplete and will be announced at a later time.
Mr. Hendrix passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015, at UAB Hospital.
OBITUARY: Ms. Patricia Ann Horsley Doyle
Funeral services for Ms. Patricia Ann Horsley Doyle, age 76 of Birmingham will be Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 1 p.m. from Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Gary Waddell officiating. Burial will be in Duck River cemetery.
Ms. Doyle passed away Tuesday at her residence....
OBITUARY: Ms. Maranda Desirae Maddox
Funeral Services for Maranda Desirae Maddox, age 20 of Cullman, will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the New Beginning Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow at New Lebanon Cemetery, with Bro. Dale Weaver officiating. She will lie-in-state at the...
OBITUARY: Mary Gladys House
Funeral services for Mary Gladys House, Age 92, of Vinemont, formerly of New Orleans will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 12th at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Hanceville. Father John O”Donnell will officiate.
Burial will be in Holly Pond Cemetery. Holly Pond Funeral Home in...
Cashier at Bethel Exxon Reddystop Robbed at Knifepoint
BETHEL - A cashier at the Bethel Exxon Reddystop came face to face with a robber armed with a hunting knife early Friday afternoon but was left unharmed as the suspect fled the scene.
“An armed robbery did take place early today at the Bethel...
