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. -...
Celebrate Magic: The Gathering’s DUSKMOURN prerelease on Sept. 20 at Gamer Geeks Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - Gamer Geeks Cullman will be hosting a prerelease event for Magic: The Gathering’s newest set, DUSKMOURN, on Friday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m. Inspired by 80s and 90s horror films, this set takes players on a journey through a haunted mansion...
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...
Obituary: Adam Dale Pitts
Our beloved Adam Dale Pitts, 44, of Hanceville tragically left us on September 13, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1979 in Cullman, Alabama.
A memorial gathering will take place on Sunday, September 15th from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home...
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: Marlee Grace Martin
Funeral service for Marlee Grace Martin, age 15 months, is Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Daystar Church in Good Hope. Officiating the service will be Pastor Jerry Lawson. Visitation for Marlee will be from 2-3 p.m. at the church and interment...
West Point hosts Community Homecoming Parade
WEST POINT, Ala. - West Point residents were given a brush-up on parade etiquette and candy-collecting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the West Point Community Homecoming Parade. Attendees rallied around the West Point High School football team ahead of its homecoming game, scheduled for...
Obituary: Ronnie C. Ford
Our beloved Ronnie C. Ford tragically left us on September 10, 2024. He is loved and missed by his wife of 46 years Connie Ford, son James D Spriggs, mother Betty M Ford, sister Lisa (Mike) Kuykendall, granddaughters Lindsey (Chad) Floyd, Addison R Spriggs,...
Obituary: Frank Daniel Bailey
Graveside Service for Frank Daniel Bailey, age 75 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at East Point Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Cullman Heritage Funeral...
Obituary: James Thomas Hays
Memorial service for James Thomas Hays, age 79, of Cullman is Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Officiating the service will be Rev. Steve Rodgers. Visitation 3 – 5 p.m. at the chapel.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to...
Little Free Library coming to Fairview
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview’s Randall Shedd Community Park will soon be home to a Little Free Library after resident Stephanie Sprouse presented the idea at the last Fairview Town Council meeting.
“We enjoy visiting Fairview park and the Little Free Library is an opportunity for...
Obituary: James Ervin Chumley
We mourn the loss of our beloved Father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. James “Ervin” Chumley also affectionately known as pawpaw, was called to his heavenly home on Friday September 13, 2024, at Grandview Hospital, leaving a void we will never fill.
He is...
Wallace State Nursing accepting applications for Spring 2025
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education is currently accepting applications for students wishing to enter in the Spring 2025 semester. The deadline to apply for entry is Oct. 1. An informational meeting for prospective students will be held on...
Obituary: Jerry William “Billy” Parrish Jr.
A Celebration of Life service for Jerry William “Billy” Parrish Jr., 60, of Hanceville will be 5 p.m. Friday, September 20th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be prior to the service from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mr. Parrish...
Obituary: Martha Lee Daugherty
Funeral services for Martha Lee Daugherty, 76, of Cullman will be 11 a.m. September 19th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Shelton Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Hanceville...
Community leaders celebrate renovations at Gulf State Park Pier
GULF SHORES, Ala. - Local civic, business and community leaders gathered to cut a ceremonial ribbon and celebrate the re-opening of iconic Gulf State Park Pier, on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
The pier underwent an extensive renovation and reopened to the public last month. Friday’s...
Hometown Medical to hold Medicare informational meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hometown Medical Group, a primary care facility in Cullman focusing on senior and individual care, is hosting an informational meeting on Sept. 19, for recipients of Medicare or area seniors 65 and older with an interest in Medicare coverage.
Area seniors and...
Obituary: Spurgeon Henry Jochum
Funeral services for Spurgeon Henry Jochum (Silver Spur) 82 of Cullman, AL, will be Sept. 19, with a visitation from 1 - 3 p.m. followed by a Graveside Service at 3:30 p.m. at Cullman Memory Gardens. Spurgeon went to meet his Lord on Sept. 16, 2024. Spurgeon...
Obituary: Casey Lane Goodwin
A memorial gathering for Casey Lane Goodwin, 54, of Dixon Springs, Tennessee, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Casey was a 1988 graduate of Hanceville High School. He worked in construction for many years specializing in plumbing. ...
Obituary: Gerald Lamar Bentley
Gerald Lamar Bentley, 81, of Moulton, Alabama passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Lawrence Funeral Home and again at 1:00 PM on Sunday, Sept. 22,...
Canva Basics workshop Sept. 23 at Chamber of Commerce
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch & Learn workshop on Canva Basics, part of a series sponsored by Wallace State Community College. This event will take place on Monday, Sept. 23, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Designed for...
Obituary: Melissa Riopka Crowe
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Melissa Riopka Crowe, 48, of Huntsville. Melissa passed away on Saturday, September 14th at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. In July, 2023 Melissa was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and fought a prolonged battle...
Obituary: Michael “Pickel” Joe Hitt
Michael "Pickel" Joe Hitt, age 73, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024. Pickel was born in Bessemer, Alabama on April 26, 1951 to Billy Joe and Mattie Carolyn Honeycutt Hitt. He is preceded in death by his father and a...
Obituary: David Leddell Davis Jr.
David Leddell Davis Jr., age 63, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on September 15, 2024.
David spent his life on his cattle farm with his beloved wife of 36 years, Cindy Davis. Over the course of 40 years, he was a passionate bluegrass singer...
Obituary: Grady Lloyd Evans Jr.
Grady Lloyd Evans Jr., age 62 of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 6th 2024 at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
He was born Monday, December 18, 1961, in Dearborn, Michigan to Grady Lloyd Evans Sr., and Myra Nita Van Evans.
He was preceded in death...
Obituary: Daniel Preuss Donahue
We lovingly remember Daniel Preuss Donahue, who passed away on September 4, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on February 3, 1949, in New Orleans, LA., to Daniel Donahue and Marylin Donahue (Adams). Daniel lived a fulfilling life enriched by love, family, sports,...
Obituary: Barbara Jester Laney
Funeral service for Barbara Jester Laney, age 79, of Cullman is Friday, September 20, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Cullman Funeral Home chapel. Officiating the service will be Rev. Steve Rodgers, obituary reading by Ty Watwood, opening prayer by Lee Wallace, and closing prayer...
