Obituary: Barbara Jo Headrick Bolin
Barbara Jo Headrick Bolin, who graced this world with her presence on March 30, 1948, gently passed into eternal life on August 9, 2024, at the age of 76, after a brave battle with cancer.
Barbara filled the roles of a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Elements teams up with Curt’s Closet for back-to-school drive
CULLMAN, Ala. - Elements Health and Wellness Spa located in the Warehouse District in downtown Cullman has teamed up with Curt’s Closet for a back-to-school drive. The spa is collecting donations for area families including school supplies, clothing and more to be given to...
Obituary: Euldean Cagle Allen
Euldean Allen, age 93, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by loved ones on Monday, August 12, 2024 and entered into her heavenly home to be with the Lord. She was born on June 20, 1931 to her parents, Henry Arva Cagle and...
Obituary: Raymond W. Schaffer
Funeral Service for Raymond W. Schaffer, age 94 of Cullman, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home; burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Rosary at 7:30 p.m. on Friday,...
Making dreams come true: Support Cullman’s Special Education students’ dream trip to Disney
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School is offering its Special Education students a life-changing opportunity with an upcoming trip to Disney. The adventure, designed to build essential life skills, will see students developing teamwork, responsibility and real-world experience through a series of pre-trip and...
Obituary: Carlis Neal Miller
Funeral services for Carlis Neal Miller, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Monday, September 9, 2024, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Rev. Dan Guthery will be officiating services. The family will welcome friends for visitation from...
Obituary: Janet Carol Peebles
Janet Carol Peebles, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024.
A visitation for Janet will be held Monday, August 19, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Moss-Service Funeral Home Chapel, 1901 2nd Avenue, N.W., Cullman, Alabama 35055. The...
Obituary: Janice Graham Tucker
Janice Graham Tucker, age 74, of Cullman, Alabama went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Ida Mae Graham, husband, Joe Tucker and siblings: Aaron, Othel, and Royce Graham. She is survived by...
Obituary: Melissa Ruth Marchman
Melissa Ruth Marchman, age 60, of Decatur, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.
Lisa Marchman was a much-loved matriarch - a devoted daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. As an accomplished nurse, she exemplified a remarkable work ethic and unwavering commitment. Lisa possessed...
Obituary: Mary Pauline Scott
Mary Pauline Scott, age 82, of Vinemont, passed away on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, at her
residence. A small graveside service will be held at Mt. Zion Cemetery Saturday, August 17, at 11 a.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mary was born November 3, 1942, to Albert and May Buchanan.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Richard Buchanan (Novella).
She is survived by her son, Robert J. Scott; daughter, Annette Johnson; brother, John Buchanan
(wife, Dorothy, deceased); sister, Margaret Jetton; grandchildren, Ricky Johnson (Sheena), Abby
Johnson, Hannah Johnson, Madison Johnson, Brayden Johnson, Christy Williams (Gerald), Eli
Williams, Alex Williams, Aaron Shonkwiler, Peyton Shonkwiler, Brandon Williams; a host of
nieces and nephews.
“When life is at its worst, that’s when God is at His best.”
Please visit www.cullmanfuneralhome.com to sign the online guestbook.
Obituary: Melba Carter Yancy Kane
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Melba Carter Yancy Kane of Bluff Park, Alabama passed away surrounded by her three daughters August 26, 2024. She was 88.
Melba was born in Cullman, daughter of Andrew Paul and Vennie Ree Carter. She grew up on...
Obituary: Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Knott
In Loving Memory of Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Knott (70)
May 20, 1954 ~ August 18, 2024
The family of Mr. Knott will welcome friends for a visitation from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Karon...
Obituary: Sister Emilie Schmitt, O.S.B
CULLMAN—Sister Emilie Schmitt O.S.B., a Benedictine Sister of Sacred Heart Monastery in Cullman, AL, died peacefully at the monastery on July 22, 2024 at the age of 99 and in the 75th year of her religious profession. Sister Elisabeth Meadows, Prioress, led prayers as...
Obituary: Thielann Wagner Johnson
Memorial Service for Thielann Wagner Johnson, age 95, of Vinemont, will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Vinemont First Baptist Church with Joey Smithson officiating.
Mrs. Johnson passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. She was born, March 19, 1929, to...
Obituary: Carol Burgess Nail
Carol Burgess Nail, age 68, of Good Hope, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Carol was born on October 22, 1955, to James Lewis and Anita Uginia Franklin...
Obituary: Rickey Lee Laseter
Funeral Service for Rickey Lee Laseter, age 66, of Cullman, is Wednesday July 31, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with Dusty Pinkard officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and interment will be at Memory Gardens...
Obituary: Richard Morris Kocurek, Sr., LCpl
A Celebration of Life with military honors Service for Richard Morris Kocurek, Sr., LCpl, is Friday, August 2, 2024, at 3 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation time with the family will be from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. prior to the service....
Obituary: Teresa Myers Barnett
Teresa Myers Barnett, age 71, of Crane Hill, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Teresa was born to Jimmy Ray Myers and Dorothy Eloise Light Myers.
The following is written...
Obituary: James “Jim” Michael Israel
James "Jim" Michael Israel, age 56, of Cullman passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Birmingham. He was born in Mineral Wells, Texas, on May 2nd, 1968. Jim leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, generosity, humility, and...
Obituary: Wilton G. McNiel
Wilton G. McNiel, age 79, of Baileyton, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024.
There are no services planned at this time.
Obituary: Norman W. Mayhall
Funeral service for Norman W. Mayhall, age 86, of Cullman, is Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home with Darrel Briscoe speaking. There will be a short visitation from 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. prior to the service.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Obituary: Weda Buckelew Nails
Funeral service for Weda Buckelew Nails, age 85, of Vinemont, Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 12 p.m.at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Bro. Dennis Trimble and Bro. Tim Ayers officiating. The visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the chapel. Interment...
Obituary: DeEtte Johnson Knott
DeEtte Johnson Knott, age 98, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024. DeEtte was born in Cullman, Alabama on December 19, 1925 to Otto Marvin and Clara Laburta Bailey Johnson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, 7 brothers and 3...
B.A.S.S. announces technology standardization for Elite Series, Classic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Bassmaster Elite Series and the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Jockey Outdoors are the pinnacles of competitive bass fishing. B.A.S.S. has created unwavering standards of excellence and expectations for the anglers who fish under these banners. On Sept....
Discover High Tunnel Farming: Free workshop for veterans and beginners Sept. 19
ARAB, Ala. - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are partnering to host a High Tunnel Production Field Day on Sept.19 from 3-6 p.m. at Bare Bottom Farm in Arab. This free event is specifically designed for military veterans...
Obituary: Donald Stuart Ault
Celebration of Life visitation for Donald Stuart Ault, age 97 of Cullman, will be from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home. Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Ault passed away on Friday, July 19,...
Obituary: Faye Drummond Freeman
Funeral service for Faye Drummond Freeman, age 76, of Cullman, is at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Cullman Funeral Home chapel, with Bro. Billy Randolph, Bro. Bill Hall, and Bro. Gene Persall officiating. The visitation will be on Tuesday, from 12-2 p.m....
Obituary: Cletus Sims
A memorial service for Cletus Sims, 89, of Colony will be 1 p.m. August 24th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at Hanceville Funeral Home at Hanceville Funeral Home from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Mr. Sims was born March 24,...
Obituary: John Purdy
With deep sorrow we announce the funeral services for John Purdy which will be 4 p.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. The family will receive friends at Hanceville Funeral Home...
Obituary: Betty Wilson Collier
Betty Fay (Wilson) Collier, 89, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 5, 2024. She was the widow of Nathan Devoid Collier.
Betty was born on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1935, in Cullman to the late Luther Guy Wilson and Desmer...
Obituary: Barbara Joyce Lee
Funeral services for Barbara Joyce Lee will be held Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Cullman
Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 12pm. A graveside service will be held after the memorial service at the...
Obituary: Pat Rich Thomas
Funeral service for Pat Rich Thomas, age 75, of Cullman, will be Monday, August 19, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Jim Laney officiating. Visitation will be at the chapel from 12-2 p.m. and interment will be at South...
Obituary: Paul Ray Anderson
A graveside service for Paul Ray Anderson will be 2 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2024 at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama. Reverend Doug Wells will be officiating the service.
Mr. Anderson, 95, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024. Born on April 25, 1929, Paul...
Obituary: Larry Lee Hoops
Larry Lee Hoops, age 87, of Falkville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
A visitation for Larry will be held Friday, August 9, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at West Side Baptist Church, 4250 Hwy 55 W, Eva, AL 35621. A...
Obituary: Dena Lang
Dena Lang, age 80, of Cullman, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Obituary: Sarah Elizabeth Roper
uneral service for Sarah Elizabeth “Liz” Roper, age 77 of Vinemont, is Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the chapel from noon-2 p.m. and interment will be at Vinemont Baptist Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Bernard Blues and BBQ draws crowds
CULLMAN, Ala. – This past weekend marked the eighth annual Bernard Blues and BBQ festival hosted by St. Bernard Abbey and Preparatory School.
Each day of the festival was marked with soulful music. Visitors set up on the lawn of the beautiful, shady campus to...
Obituary: Doris Fay Callan
Funeral Service for Doris Fay Callan, age 93 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Steve Cummings officiating; burial at Livingston Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. on...
Southern Crown’s Disney Divas Pageant welcomes all ages Aug. 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Disney Divas Pageant is set to take place at the Hanceville Civic Center on Sunday, Aug. 18, starting at 10 a.m. Registration is currently open to all prospective contestants.
The pageant offers a $50 all-inclusive entry fee, which covers the beauty...
Obituary: Shannon “Sissy” Sue Peters
Shannon “Sissy” Sue Peters, 71, of Holly Pond, passed on to her heavenly home August 6, 2024. She was born October 11, 1952, in Opp, Alabama, to James Otis “Pete” and Mary H. Peters.
Shannon worked as a volunteer at Parkside School. She was a...
Obituary: Sylvian Jackson
Funeral services for Sylvian Jackson, 89, of Hanceville will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 9 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday Aug. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Born in...
Obituary: Dexter Scott
Funeral services for Dexter Scott, 67, of Dora, will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 2 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church. Burial will follow the service at Colony Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from noon until 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove...
Obituary: Sebastian Elias Grant
Celebrating the Joyful Spirit of Sebastian Elias Grant
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sebastian Elias Grant, the beloved one-year-old son of Alba and Christian Grant, who left us unexpectedly on September 8th, 2024, due to an undetected heart condition.
Sebastian,...
‘Roost out Childhood Cancer’ race set for Sept. 28-29 at Dodge City MX Park
CULLMAN, Ala. - The inaugural "Roost out Childhood Cancer" motocross race will be held Sept. 28-29, at Dodge City MX Park. This exciting weekend event will raise funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and A-Team Ministries, two foundations focused on providing support for...
Obituary: Ruby A. White
Ruby A. Denney White, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on July 28, 2024, at the age of 94. Ms. White was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on July 20, 1930, to John Barlow and Mary East Denney.
Ms. White was a member of Maple Street...
Wallace State Nursing celebrates first graduates of Oneonta program
ONEONTA, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recently celebrated the success of the first cohort of students completing the Practical Nursing certificate option at the Oneonta campus site, with a white coat ceremony at the Little Brick Church in Oneonta.
The...
Obituary: Willie Oscar Roberson
Funeral service for Willie Oscar Roberson, 86, of Cullman will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Chances Crossroads Cemetery, Minister Terry Michaels officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening at the funeral home...
Commission on Aging to host Spaghetti Fundraiser Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission on Aging will host the 2024 Spaghetti Fundraiser at the Cullman Senior Center on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 4:30-8 p.m.
COA Director Stephanie Lawson said the event is an effort to raise funds to benefit the seven full-time...
Obituary: Mary Lou Schaffer
A service honoring Mary Lou Schaffer, age 92 of Cullman, will be at 12 p.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating. A burial at Sacred Heart Cemetary will immediately follow. Visitation with family will be...
Cullman 4-H Robotics Club hosting parent meeting Aug. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman 4-H Robotics Club will hold a parent meeting on Thursday, Aug. 29, at 3:30 p.m. at Cullman Christian School, located at 1803 Beech Ave. SE, in the concession area of the gym. This meeting is an important opportunity for...
ADMH: September is National Suicide Prevention Month
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), in collaboration with community partners and other mental health organizations, continues efforts to raise awareness about the critical issue of suicide while providing life-saving resources, such as...
Obituary: Jack Paul Warren
Jack Paul Warren, of Crane Hill, Alabama, passed away on September 3, 2024, at the age of 57. Mr. Warren was born on October 14, 1966, in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Jack was a quick-witted man, and he was fun to be around. He enjoyed hosting...
13 graduate Wallace State as registered sonographers
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program recently celebrated the success of 13 students in its OB/GYN pathway with a pinning ceremony attended by graduates, family and friends. As each graduate walked across the stage, the letters RDMS were added...
Obituary: Nola Jane Moore
Nola Jane Moore, 77, of Athens, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. Mrs. Moore was born on February 16th, 1947, in Alabama, to James and Margaret (Gibson) Biggs.
Mrs. Moore is survived by her daughter Cindy Moore Vinson; grandchildren Jamie Moore (Dana), Candice...
Obituary: Raymond Field Earp
Raymond Field Earp, age 71, of Cullman, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at his residence. A Celebration of Life will be held for Raymond at a later date, at Murfreesboro Funeral Home in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the...
Obituary: Sammy Eugene Caudle
Funeral Service for Sammy Eugene Caudle, age 76 of Eva, will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Elder Josh Mason and Don Hopper officiating; Visitation will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Wednesday,...
‘Chirding’ at Sportsman Lake: Third Sunday birding and worship event Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Sunday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m., Sportsman Lake Park will host the Third Sunday Bird Sunday event, located at the SongBird stage (the old bandstand) and pavilion No. 6. This unique event, combining church and birdwatching, known as "chirding," was...
Obituary: Barbara Lee Osborne
Barbara Lee Osborne, age 70, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024.
Barbara is preceded in death by her mother, Eva Pauline Reinke, her father, Charles Baby, her daughter, Jennifer Osborne, her son Kenneth Baby, and grandparents Walter Anton Reinke, Margaret H....
National Recovery Month: ‘No one is alone in their journey’
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The Alabama Department of Mental Health and community partners are proud to join the national celebration of Recovery Month this September. This observance honors the strength and resilience of individuals in recovery. Recovery Month aims to raise awareness about mental illness and...
Obituary: Shirley Faye Lamar
Funeral service for Shirley Faye Lamar, age 86, of Cullman, is Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 12 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Mickey Jett officiating. Visitation will be held at the chapel from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and interment will...
Obituary: Glennis Virginia Kilgo
Funeral services for Glennis Kilgo, 68, of Hanceville will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 7th, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery.
Mrs. Kilgo was born December 28, 1955, in Okeechobee, Florida. She passed away September 2, 2024, in Hanceville,...
Obituary: April Marie Buxton
April Marie Buxton, age 50, of Cullman, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. There will be a memorial service in her honor, on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 4 p.m. at Seventh Street Church. Visitation will be held at the church prior to the service, from 3-4 p.m. There will be a private graveside service the following week.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
April was born April 2, 1974, to Larry Buxton and Shelia Marlane Jennings Baker, in Decatur, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Buxton; grandparents, Ed and Louise Buxton and Charles and Bessie Jennings.
She is survived by her mother, Shelia Jennings Baker; her stepfather, Rick Baker; her brother, Michael Baker; her twin sister, Joy Ellis; and nephew, Ethan Ellis.
April’s family would like to thank the wonderful and caring nurses and staff with Cullman Regional Hospice, who were there for them during this difficult time. If anyone would like to donate to Cullman Regional Hospice in April’s memory, the family would be very grateful and honored.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cullmanfuneralhome.com
Obituary: James Lonell Aderhold
Funeral Service for James Lonell Aderhold, age 70, of Logan, AL will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Paul Cleghorn officiating; burial at Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m....
Obituary: Billie Marie Aldridge (Hammond)
Billie Marie Aldridge (Hammond) departed this Earth on August 19, 2024. She was born in Decatur, Alabama, on October 31, 1941, and married the love of her life, Jackson Kelley Aldridge, on November 24, 1963. Billie and Jack moved to Orlando in 1970 and...
Obituary: Margie Diane Page
Margie Diane Page, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 24, 2024, at the age of 74. Mrs. Page was born in Rome, Georgia, on December 27, 1949, to John Winifred and Eva Sherbert Hawk.
Mrs. Diane was a daycare worker for many years,...
Obituary: William Ward Darby Jr.
William Ward Darby, Jr., age 64 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at his residence. He was born January 27, 1960, to William Ward Darby, Sr. and Mary Ann Christian Darby. He was preceded in death by his parents, and nephew Brandon...
Obituary: Vetra Daisy (Johnson) Shoemaker
Vetra Daisy Johnson Shoemaker, age 81, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024. Vetra was born in Cullman, Alabama on October 3, 1942 to Louis and Velma Godfrey Johnson.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 1 p.m....
Obituary: Joel Franklin Moon
Funeral service for Joel Franklin Moon, age 88, of Crane Hill, will be Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Visitation will be held at the chapel from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and interment will be at Mt....
Obituary: Wreathel Evans Hogan
Funeral Service for Wreathel Evans Hogan, age 100 of Vinemont, will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Standridge officiating; Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2024,...
Obituary: Franklin G. Gill
In Loving Memory of
Franklin G. Gill
June 17, 1948 ~ August 23, 2024
Funeral services for Franklin G. Gill, 76, of Hanceville will be 12 p.m. Wednesday, August 28th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Garden City Cemetery. The family will...
Harvest to Home serves local food to sold-out crowd
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The North Alabama Agriplex on Thursday, Sept. 12, held its annual fundraising event, the Harvest to Home Local Foods Dinner & Auctions, at the Dr. William F. Peinhardt Conference Center at Wallace State Community College. The event was sold out.
The...
Alabama State Parks marks progress in major renovations
With more than $150 million available for renovations, repairs and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (ADCNR) State Parks System is in the middle of major upgrades and enhancements to help State Parks’ guests embrace and enjoy Alabama’s natural beauty.
State Parks...
Obituary: Ann Stephens Ponder
Ann Stephens Ponder, age 65 of Cullman, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Cullman Regional. She was born May 28, 1959, to Luverne Stephens and Betty Jean Hill Stephens. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her, daughter, Erin Heaton; son,...
Obituary: Diann Sisk Davis
Funeral services for Mrs. Diann Sisk Davis, 78, of Cullman, Alabama, will be Friday, August 9, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. and interment will be at Bethlehem Cemetery, on Beech Grove Road, near...
Obituary: Leonard D. Sewell
Funeral services for Leonard Sewell, 83, of Morris will be 11 a.m., Friday August 16th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Duck River Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, August 15th from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral...
Obituary: Sandra Jo Wallace
Funeral Service for Sandra Jo Wallace, age 77, of Hanceville, will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Cody McCain officiating; burial at Good Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, September...
Obituary: Rita Louise Blakely
Rita Louise Blakely, age 75, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Rita is survived by her sisters Valerie Thomley and Edna Earl Boddie, brother Wade Alston ; her stepdaughter Jennifer Lynn Darnell & Daughter Anna Elizabeth Blakely, stepson Robert Alton Franklin...
TVA STEM Grant opportunity for Cullman teachers – applications close Sept. 15
CULLMAN, Ala. - Teachers at public or private K-12 schools served by Cullman Power Board can apply for a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) STEM grant of up to $5,000 to fund science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) projects in their classrooms. The deadline for...
Obituary: Nellie L. Hawkins
A graveside service for Mrs. Hawkins will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, September 5th at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville, Alabama.
Additional services were held at Bogner Family Funeral Home in North Ridgeville, OH on August 29th.
Nellie L. Hawkins (nee Thomas), age 87, of...
Obituary: Walter G. Welford Jr.
Walter G. Welford, Jr., age 76, of Vinemont, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at Haughton Memorial Cemetery in Amory, Mississippi, on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Cullman Funeral Home is...
Baileyton council talks Family Fun Day in the Park
BAILEYTON, Ala. – After Mayor Windell Calloway called the monthly Baileyton Town Council meeting to order on Monday, Donna Kent, president of the Baileyton Senior Center, was the first speaker of the night.
Kent expressed her appreciation for the council and its assistance in funding...
Berlin Area Neighborhood Watch meeting set for Sept. 17 – all invited
BERLIN, Ala. - The Berlin Area Neighborhood Watch will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Berlin Community Center, located at 3309 U.S. Highway 278 E. Attendees do not have to be members to attend the monthly meetings,...
Motorcycle ride benefiting Eldridge Children’s Home Sept. 7
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders (SOLR) will be hosting a motorcycle ride on Saturday, Sept. 7, to benefit the Eldridge Children’s Home in Eldridge, Alabama. All funds raised from the ride will be donated during the Eldridge Toy Run in...
Names not forgotten
Annual Purple Heart memorial service remembers local heroes
HARTSELLE, Ala. - On Saturday, Aug. 10, Chapter 2212, the Joe Hooper, Medal of Honor, Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart hosted its annual memorial service to honor fallen warriors of Cullman and Morgan...
Obituary: D. Madeline Johnson
D. Madeline Johnson, age 69, of Arab passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at her residence. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Madeline was born January 8, 1955 to Fred Walter Moss and Mary Frances...
Obituary: Clara Faye “MeMe” Montgomery
Funeral Service for Clara Faye "MeMe" Montgomery, age 78 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Robert Strane officiating; burial at Lystra Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. on Sunday,...
Library celebrates young writers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library held a series of events, contests and activities as part of its Summer Reading Program. The program saw record attendance and engagement numbers.
One contest CCPLS hosted was the Youth Writing Contest, which asked...
Obituary: Melanie Rae Watkins
Melanie Rae Watkins, age 66, of Morris, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Melanie is survived by her sister Marilyn Dean Whitton and her brother Ricky (Marilyn) Dean; her sons Johnny Ray Sego, Anthony Shawn (Katherine) Dean, her grandchildren Alex Dean, Summer Dean,...
Obituary: Kathleen Hankins
Funeral Service for Kathleen Hankins, age 87 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Dubberly and Heath Tinker officiating; burial at Bethel Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. -...
Obituary: Steven Ray Dickinson
Funeral Service for Steven Ray Dickinson, age 60 of Cullman, will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Rev. Delbert Freeman officiating; burial at Enon Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m....
Wallace State Men’s Golf opens season under leadership of Kayland Wilson
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State men’s golf fall season gets underway this week under the leadership of new head coach Kayland Wilson.
Wilson comes to Wallace State after serving as the head coach for the men’s and women’s golf teams at Faulkner University. In...
Fairview Town Council talks fire hydrants, Little Free Library
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Mayor Keith Henry called the Fairview Town Council’s monthly meeting to order on Monday, when the council welcomed Clint Hayes of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department. Hayes shared news about one of the department’s latest projects.
Hayes stated that over 70 fire...
CCBOE names Dowski, Johnson August Teacher, Staff Member of the Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Schools and AmFirst recognize a teacher and staff member each month of the school year who go above and beyond in their professions.
Teacher of the Month: Kendra Dowski, PreK, Parkside
Kendra Dowski is a PreK teacher at Parkside.
"She has worked...
Obituary: John Tillman Newman Jr.
John Tillman Newman, Jr. passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mr. Newman was born March 15, 1944, to John Tillman...
Obituary: Inez Mae McDonald
Inez Mae McDonald, age 99, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. She was born on May 11, 1925, to Valera and James "Albert" Smith.
Inez was born into an industrious farming family and spent her early educational years between Center Hill...
Obituary: Brenda Joan Holmes Scott
Our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend Brenda Joan Holmes Scott of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at the age of 77 years old.
Brenda was born in Cullman, Alabama. She was the oldest daughter of Vera and Harden Wiggins. She...
Allen: Remember important absentee voting deadlines for Nov. 5 General Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen reminds Alabama voters that county absentee election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. The deadline to return an absentee ballot application in person is Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Absentee ballots being...
Celebrating 100 Years: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church hosting centennial event Sept. 15
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Antioch Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its 100-year anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 9:45 a.m., marking a century of faith, community and service. The centennial event will feature a historical display of photos and documents, as well as a potluck...
Obituary: Ronnie Lee Parris
Ronnie Lee Parris, age 57, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Ronnie was born in Niles, MI. on November 30, 1966 to Ronald Larry and Charlotte Dian Parris.
A visitation will be held Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 2:30 p.m. to...
All or nothing: Managing white-tailed deer predators in the Southeast
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. - Predators play an important role in wildlife ecosystems. You can think of them as nature’s own regulatory service. Without their presence, prey populations would quickly overtake habitats, leading to mass areas of depleted resources. Predators also remove injured and diseased...
