Double the Chick-fil-A?
CULLMAN, Ala. - Recently, the Chick-fil-a in Cullman went through a complete overhaul, leaving some consumers without their favorite chicken meals.
At the most recent meeting of the City of Cullman Planning Commission meeting, documents were presented, but there was nothing to indicate a sale...
Obituary: Jennifer Lee Wilkins
Jennifer Lee Wilkins age 44, of Cullman passed from this life on Friday, August 9, 2024. There are no services planned at this time.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Jennifer was born February 11, 1980, to Phillip Van Wilkins and Loretta Lee...
Obituary: Shari Ann Gato
Graveside Service for Shari Ann Gato, age 60 of Crane Hill, will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024 at Prospect Church of Christ Cemetery. Mrs. Gato passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Cullman Regional. She was born February 25, 1964,...
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: 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...
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,...
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...
Obituary: Sandra Hammock Duren
Sandra Hammock Duren, age 77, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Sandra was born in Cullman, Alabama on February 4, 1947 to Joseph and Bessie Ryan Hammock.
Graveside services are Sunday August 11, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Hopewell Cemetery in...
Obituary: Glenda Gail Moses
Funeral Service for Glenda Gail Moses, age 79 of Cullman, will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home with Bro. Dudley Brock officiating; burial at Flint Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m....
Obituary: Jacqueline C. Willoughby
Funeral Service for Jacqueline C Willoughby, age 96 of Cullman, will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Welti Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Pastor Kevin Jenkins officiating; burial at Welti Cemetery, Cullman, AL. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. - 1...
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: 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...
2nd annual 3Sixty Jeep Club Rally coming in September
BATTLEGROUND, Ala. - Local group 3Sixty Jeep Club will host its second annual Jeep Club Rally Sept. 13-15 at Camp Liberty in near Battleground.
The rally is the club’s most significant event of the year, with live music, car shows, cornhole competitions, eating contests and...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 9, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 9, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 6
domestic violence-3rd degree; person; Lincoln Ave. SW
August 8
harassment;...
Mulberry Fork access upgraded at Garden City River Park
GARDEN CITY, Ala. - One of Alabama’s most popular paddling destinations recently received a significant upgrade. State and local officials celebrated the opening of the renovated Garden City River Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 24. The renovations were made possible by a settlement...
Ivey appoints members to newly established Alabama Workforce Board
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey this week made appointments to the newly established Alabama Workforce Board and its Executive Committee. Ivey’s office said this marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Working for Alabama legislative package, which Governor Ivey championed and...
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...
Holly Pond Town Council hears good news about sewer system
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday got an update from Tyler McKellar of Living Water Services about plans for the town’s wastewater and sewer systems.
“Wastewater plant’s doing great,” said McKellar, noting that routine minor issues have been addressed quickly,...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 8, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 8, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
August 5
possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437
theft of property; CR 1216
domestic violence;...
Honoring sacrifice: Annual Purple Heart memorial service Aug. 10
HARTSELLE, Ala. - The Finis J. Self Chapter 2212 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will host its annual memorial service to honor the fallen warriors of Cullman and Morgan counties on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Purple Heart...
Vinemont High Class of 1994 holds 30-year reunion
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School Class of 1994 recently came together to reminisce about the “good old days” at its 30-year reunion.
The group hatched a plan and gathered at the school to see the changes in their alma mater and classmates. A...
REHAU unveils $66M paint line in Cullman, creating 50 new jobs
CULLMAN, Ala. – REHAU, a leading global provider of polymer-based innovations and systems in the construction, automotive and industry sectors, unveiled its new $66 million paint line at a ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 7, marking a major investment creating 50 new jobs in Cullman.
Gov....
Judge Nicholas says retirement rumors untrue
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman County Circuit Judge Gregory Nicholas responded to rumors of impending retirement Wednesday, saying that he has no plans to vacate the bench before the end of his new term. Citing the retirement of Judge Martha Williams and the election of a...
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: Jason “Junior” Myers
Funeral services for Jason “Junior” Myers, 49, of Cold Springs will be 3 p.m. Friday, August 9th, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at McKinley Chapel. Visitation will be Thursday, August 8th, from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Born...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 7, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 7, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 5
theft of property-1st degree; person; cash; $3,500
retail theft...
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...
Cullman Regional: Quality initiatives are saving lives
The following is a media release received from Cullman Regional printed as-is:
With multiple active quality initiatives in place including one that is credited with saving hundreds of lives, Cullman Regional is achieving high marks from national healthcare quality programs.
Cullman Regional saved an estimated 301...
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: 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: 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: 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...
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...
Precinct 27 moved back to White City Community Center
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Commission at a special-called meeting on Monday, Aug. 5, voted to move voting Precinct 27 from the Johnson’s Crossing Volunteer Fire Department back to the White City Community Center at 1542 County Road 617.
The precinct was moved in...
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...
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: Kimberly Sue Cheatham
Kimberly Sue Cheatham, 58, of Holly Pond, Alabama, passed away on August 5, 2024.
Mrs. Cheatham was born in Michigan, on August 9, 1965, to John Smith and Rose Lawrence.
Mrs. Cheatham enjoyed kayaking down the river, traveling when she could, and crocheting. 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...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 6, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 6, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 5
harassing communications; person
domestic violence-3rd degree; person; St. Joseph...
Library ends Summer Reading Program with record numbers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Over the summer, the Cullman County Public Library System held a Summer Reading Program across its branches, hosting guest readers, hobbyists and child-friendly activities to bring children and young adults into the library in a bid to increase literacy and interest...
84 kids receive free haircuts, school supplies at Go Platinum Salon event
CULLMAN, Ala. - With a line packed out the door with families taking advantage of the generous opportunity provided by Go Platinum Salon, Kristen Cryer and her team achieved their goal of giving back to the community.
On Saturday, Aug. 3, the Go Platinum Salon...
Hanceville man arrested for methamphetamine trafficking
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Police Department arrested a Hanceville man and charged him with trafficking in methamphetamine following a traffic stop on Aug. 2.
According to CPD Public Relations Officer Adam Clark, officers stopped a vehicle occupied by Tyler Lamont Speakman, 29, on Hickory...
Cullman County’s McClellan, Haynes win ribbons at state Women’s Leadership Division contest
Contests honor creative creations of skilled sewers, crafters
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - A steady stream of Alabama Farmers Federation members cycled through displays of quilts, table runners and wreaths, hoping to see winning ribbons hanging next to entries created by peers from their home counties.
Across five...
Obituary: Bobbie Joe Hinkle
Bobbie Joe Hinkle, age 81, of Logan, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
A visitation for Bobbie will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Logan Baptist Church, 4684 Co. Rd. 831, Logan, AL 35098. A Celebration...
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...
Obituary: Noel Jackson Mize
Funeral service for Noel Jackson Mize is Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church, with Terry Aldridge and Dr. Ralph Andrews officiating. A visitation will be held the night prior, Monday, August 5, 2024, from 5:30 – 8 p.m....
Arrests and Incidents reported August 5, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 5, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
No incidents reported.
Arrests
August 2 – August 4
Boone, John T.; 40
FTA – public intoxication
Burroughs, Christopher J.;...
ACES: Manage now for next year’s blueberries
AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — As summer continues to sizzle, blueberry season is fizzling out in Alabama. Most blueberries in central Alabama hit peak production near July 4, then berry production begins to decline. Mallory Kelley, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System home grounds, gardens and...
Cullman Police Department announces retirement of Chief David Nassetta
CULLMAN, Ala. — The Cullman Police Department on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, announced the retirement of Chief David Nassetta at the end of this fiscal year. It said Nassetta has dedicated 26 years of service to the city of Cullman, saying in a media...
(Updated) Case dismissed against men accused of attempted kidnapping at Sportsman Lake Park
Updated Aug. 20, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two men who were charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping earlier this month saw the case dismissed on Monday, Aug. 19, at a preliminary hearing in the courtroom of Cullman County District Judge Rusty Turner.
Court documents...
WSCC Radiation Therapy celebrates graduation of 2nd cohort
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Radiation Therapy program celebrated its second cohort of students, with 16 students receiving their pins at a ceremony held Thursday in the auditorium of the James Bailey Center.
“Today marks a milestone in your journey as a radiation...
Legislation introduced to protect Alabama’s underwater forest
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, recently introduced the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary Act. This bill would preserve a submerged ancient forest, largely comprised of cypress trees, that was discovered near Gulf Shores, Alabama, after Hurricane Ivan in 2004. Tuberville’s...
WSCC celebrates Dental Assisting Class of 2024
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Dental Assisting program recently celebrated the accomplishments of graduating students with a ceremony attended by family, friends and colleagues. The program, which has been shaping dental assistants since 1977, saw another group of students walk across...
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners recently announced that applications are now being accepted for an innovative program designed to increase the number of doctors in the state.
The Bridge Year Graduate Physician...
‘We look forward to it ever year’: Cullman hosts Delta McKenzie ASA Classic
CULLMAN, Ala. – The grounds of St. Bernard have been packed throughout the weekend with fans and archers from all over the globe competing in this year’s Delta McKenzie ASA Classic. The City of Cullman has hosted the event for over a decade now...
Obituary: Cynthia Lynn Gardner
Cynthia Lynn Gardner, age 68, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Cynthia is survived by her husband, Tim M. Gardner; her sister Lisa (Mike) Abad and her sister-in-law Sonja Parker; her daughters Jaime (Junior) Vazquez, Emily (Christian) James and her sons...
‘Stuff the Bus’ brings in more than 21K school supplies
CULLMAN, Ala. – The United Way of Cullman County recently completed its seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive. Residents were invited to donate new school supplies at drop-off locations around the community. They donated more than 21,000 individual school supplies that will...
Allen warns Alabama residents of ‘misleading’ voter registration PSA
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Secretary of State Wes Allen is warning Alabama residents about what he says is a misleading public service announcement currently airing in Alabama. “The PSA, distributed by Vote411, an operation of the League of Women Voters, instructs Alabamians to register to vote using...
The Link’s annual gala set for Nov. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Link of Cullman County will host its annual gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Creek Warehouse. This year, the theme of the gala is ‘Fruitful,’ paying homage to the work and services The Link offers...
Cullman County Imagination Library celebrates 3 years
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Friends of the Public Libraries of Cullman County (FPLCC) and the Cullman County Public Library System (CCPLS) on Thursday celebrated the third year of the partnership between the FPLCC and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which puts books into the hands...
Gentry will not seek reelection
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, Aug. 2, said he will not seek a fourth term. Gentry addressed media and spectators alike regarding his decision at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church Youth Center just after 9:30 a.m.
“I think about the last...
Obituary: Anthony “Tony” Louis Goodwin
Anthony "Tony" Louis Goodwin, age 63, of Hanceville, Alabama passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Tony is survived by his brother Kenny (Brenda) Goodwin; his niece Kandiss Goodwin, his great niece Saban Goodwin, his best friend Dudley Brock and his faithful dogs Buddy and...
Obituary: Mary Ruth Ballard
Funeral services for Mary Ruth Ballard, 76, of Crane Hill will be 2 p.m., Wednesday August 7th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. at...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 2, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 2, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No incidents or arrests reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
August 1
domestic violence-3rd degree; person; Katie Ln. SW
domestic violence-3rd...
Obituary: Lucille Gilley
Lucille Gilley, of Cullman, Alabama, entered into the presence of our Lord on Tuesday evening, July 30, 2024, at the age of 95. Ms. Gilley was born in Ohio, on October 6, 1928, to William Thomas “Tom” and Effie Mae Lamberth Dunlap.
Lucille was a...
Cullman Regional expands pediatric services with new clinic and physicians
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Regional is expanding its pediatric program. Expanded services include new pediatric physicians, a new larger pediatric clinic location and a pediatric hospitalist program to provide 24/7 coverage for the hospital.
Beginning Sept. 3, pediatricians John Licata and Christopher Dodd will see...
Student-led podcast, ‘The Mane Topic,’ highlights diverse student life at WSCC
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In a roar of creativity, students at Wallace State Community College have launched their own podcast, aptly named “The Mane Topic,” as a reference to the college's Lion mascot.
The driving force behind the launch of “The Mane Topic” is Vianney Verdin...
Obituary: Shaunda Lanette Billiot
Shaunda Lanette Billiot, age 38 of Joppa, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Cullman Regional. She was born Saturday, December 28, 1985, to Greg Billiot and Jenny Runge.
She was preceded in death by her son, Mason Frank; grandfather, Curtis Billiot and grandparents,...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will not seek reelection
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Friday, Aug. 2, said he will not seek a fourth term.
Gentry addressed media and spectators alike regarding his decision at St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church Youth Center just after 9:30 a.m.
As is his style, Gentry spoke...
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: Susan Marie Evans
Susan Marie Evans, age 61, from Cullman, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. A
funeral service for her will be at Missionary Grove Baptist Church on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024,
at 2p.m. Visitation will be held from noon -2 p.m. with interment following at Missionary Grove
Baptist Church Cemetery.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Susan was born to Billy Joe Gable Sr. and Gladys Marie Baker Gable.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Evans; daughter, Brandy Wilson.
She is survived by her parents; brothers, Billy Gable Jr. (Jackie), Ricky Gable; sister, Darlene
Pachik (Steve); grandchild, Aubrey Speegle; and a host of nieces and nephews, family and
friends,
Susan was a very caring person, always giving and thinking of other people. She will be dearly
missed by those who knew and loved her.
Obituary: Audra Danielle ‘Danni’ Johnson
Audra Dannielle 'Danni' Johnson, age 50, from Cullman, passed too soon from this life on
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at her residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Danni was born to Alva L. Dubberly and Paula Humphries Dubberly in Jasper,
Alabama.
She is preceded in death by her father, her grandparents, and aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband, George Johnson, Jr.; and her mother, Paula Dubberly.
Danni was a faithful member of the Bread of Life Church, and she loved her church family as
much as they loved her. She was very talented and liked to spend her free time cross stitching
and baking cakes, especially wedding cakes. She was a CNA and put her heart and soul into her
job. She adored her elderly patients and even bought things they needed with her own money.
She cared for all people and loved animals. She was a shining light to everyone who knew her.
Obituary: Dorothy Dean Mays
Funeral services for Dorothy Dean Mays, 84, of Hanceville will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4 at Damascus Missionary Baptist Church. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church.
Dot was born to S.A. and Tressie (Allred) Dean. She graduated from...
Arrests and Incidents reported August 1, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported August 1, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
Incidents
July 29
domestic violence; CR 385
assault; CR 1341
theft of property; CR 222
domestic violence; CR 747
theft of...
Branch Books now open in Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. - A family owned bookstore opened a second location, Branch Books, in Cullman this summer.
Branch Books Owners Robert and Cheryl Kahlstorf opened their first location, in Hartselle, five years ago. The idea for opening the second location came after some of their...
More than 40 graduate from WSCC Occupational Therapy Assistant program
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - More than 40 students from Wallace State Community College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program were recognized at its annual pinning ceremony for graduates.
Interim program director Rachel Gooch compared the journey for the 43 graduates to growing plant.
One of her favorite quotes...
Sweet Tater Festival returns Sept. 1-2
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman County Parks and Recreation is making plans and preparing for the introduction of fall with one of its larger festivals: the 28th Annual Sweet Tater Festival, which will kick off on Sunday, Sept. 1, and run until Monday, Sept. 2,...
Library celebrates birthday of ‘the boy who lived’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Students from the Hogwarts Houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin took control of the Cullman County Public Library on Wednesday, July 31, as part of the library’s birthday celebration for the literary character Harry Potter.
Cullman County Public Library System Director...
Obituary: Douglas McArthur Hagood
Douglas McArthur Hagood, age 82, of Cullman, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Douglas is survived by his wife, Johnnie Hagood; his daughter Connie Lawrence (Jamie); and his son Brian Hagood (Cecelia); his sister Betty Tubbs; his grandchildren Madison Lawrence, Lauren Hagood, Morgan...
Obituary: Sherrie G. Allison
Sherrie G Allison, age 84, formerly from Peoria Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, in Cullman, Alabama.
Born August 8, 1939, as Sherrie Gail Hale in Cullman County Alabama. Preceded in death by her parents Elmus and Ruby Hale. Brothers Elmus (Hunky) Hale,...
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....
GOLD! Auburn’s Lee, Team USA finish on top in team competition
PARIS – Auburn’s Sunisa Lee and Team USA put on a show Tuesday, winning gold in the women’s artistic gymnastics team competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“This team has definitely been through a lot,” Lee said. “We had so many expectations on us, but we...
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,...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 31, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 26, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
July 29
retail theft of property-2nd degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise;...
Obituary: Louise Powell
Mrs. Dale Louise Powell, age 87, of Cullman, Alabama, passed away at Cullman Regional Medical Center July 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 6th, 1937 to Louis Monroe and Annie Levonia Evans in Cullman.
She is survived by her: daughter,...
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: 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...
Obituary: Andrew Joseph Hoenig
Funeral Service for Andrew Joseph Hoenig, age 74, of Athens, is Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Cullman Funeral Home Chapel, with Bro. Wade Maynard, Andy John King, and Eric Pugh officiating. Visitation will be held from at the chapel from 12...
Worship InStyle Camp returns Aug. 3 at Smith Lake Baptist Church
CULLMAN, Ala. - Smith Lake Baptist Church and Redeeming Grace Church are joining forces to host the annual Worship InStyle Camp at Smith Lake Baptist Church on Aug. 3, from 1-6:30 p.m. Clay Tankersley, associate pastor of Crossroads Baptist in Hayden, will deliver the...
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: 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.
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MASQUERADE! Victim Services planning Oct. 17 Masquerade Ball
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victim Services of Cullman, a nonprofit that provides crisis response, recovery and prevention programs for families impacted by domestic violence, is gearing up for one of its most significant fundraising ventures of the year. The fourth annual Victim Services of Cullman...
Arrests and Incidents reported July 30, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported July 30, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.
GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office
No arrests or incidents reported.
Cullman Police Department
Incidents
July 25
retail theft of property-3rd degree; Wal-Mart; general merchandise;...
Go Platinum Salon offering free haircuts and supplies to K-12 students Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. - Go Platinum Salon will host a back-to-school event offering free haircuts and school supplies for K-12 students. The event will be held on Aug. 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Daystar Church. Additionally, the Kool Breeze ice cream truck will be...
Sticky, sweet fun at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. - The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library was buzzing with excitement on Monday, July 29. Local beekeeper Heather Sinyard visited the institution to educate children about the importance of pollinators and the duties, instincts and lifestyle of the honeybees...
Cullman’s Drew Conway earns $1K Alfa Foundation Scholarship
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Drew Conway of Cullman was recently selected as one of 100 recipients of the 2024-25 Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program. Conway, a junior at Auburn University majoring in civil engineering, received $1,000 to use toward tuition, fees, books or supplies.
Since 2014, the Alfa Foundation has awarded $1.050 million to deserving students through its scholarship...
Ethos Craft Brewing and Bloom Winery coming to Good Hope this fall
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - A new entertainment and dining option is making its way to Good Hope. In early fall, Paul White hopes to open his new craft brewery, Ethos, along with another business, Bloom Winery.
The shared space will be an open-air area with...
Obituary: Barbara Joan Brandon
Barbara Joan Brandon, age 87, of Vinemont, Alabama passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Mrs. Brandon is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Asa Lee Brandon, her parents, Ed & Agnes Huffstutler; son, Lantry Brandon; son-in-law, Brent Wix; sister Mary McLeroy...
Obituary: Jonathan Shane Phillips
Jonathan Shane Phillips, age 37, of Hayden, Alabama passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. He was born in Birmingham Alabama on April 9, 1987 to John Eric Phillips Sr. and Vicki Hughes Phillips.
He is survived by his parents, daughter: Charlee Kate Phillips, sister:...
Obituary: Angus Plez Grace Sr.
Angus Plez Grace Sr., age 84 of Cullman, Alabama (formerly of Plant City, Florida) went to be with Jesus on July 26, 2024. He is welcomed into heaven's gates by his daughter Terri Marie Clark and his beloved granddaughter Anastasia Nichole Boyd.
Angus was born...
