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I nside T his E dition Albertville BOE Approvals - Page 2 BOGO Scholarship - Page 3 Students Study Abroad- Page 4 Death Notices - Page 5 Longest Yard Sale Set - Page 6 36 Arrested for Drugs - Page 7 JSU Joins Conference USA - Page 9 “This case displayed exceptional work by everyone involved. This case is a prime example of why law enforcement needs a good working relationship among agencies and I couldn’t be more thankful for the wonderful relationship we have with these agencies," added DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. On August 12, 2022, Russell moved his firearms and ammunition to a residence in Dutton, Alabama. A search warrant was obtained for the residence. Law enforcement officers seized multiple firearms loaded with approximately 1,000 rounds of ammunition and other ammunition belonging to Russell." “The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is committed to ensuring the U.S. Mails are not used as a tool to distribute narcotics to our communities,” said Scott Fix, U.S. Postal Inspector in Charge of the Houston Division. “The sentence handed down today should serve as a reminder to other perpetrators engaged in this type of criminal behavior that we will work closely with our law enforcement partners to bring them to justice. We extend our appreciation to ALEA, ATF, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, and Huntsville Police Department for their assistance with this investigation.” Additionally, on May 23, 2023, U.S. District Court Judge Burke sentenced Cindy Land Franklin (64 of Flat Rock) to 36 months in prison for use of a communication facility to facilitate a drug trafficking crime. Franklin plead guilty to this charge in February 2023. A 74-year old man from Rainsville has been sentenced to spend 14 years in prison. Rayford Raymond Russell aka “Pete” (age 74 of Rainsville) has been sentenced to 168 months in prison by U.S. District Court Judge Liles C. Burke. According to authorities, Russell pled guilty in February to conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, attempt to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, use of a phone to facilitate a drug trafficking crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Russell was on federal supervised release when he committed these crimes. The US District Attorney's Office issued a news release stating that "during the week of August 10, 2022, law enforcement investigated a series of suspicious packages being mailed to a residence in Flat Rock, Alabama. The package was intercepted by the U.S. Postal Service and contained approximately 10 pounds of methamphetamine. On August 12, 2022, a controlled delivery of the package was made to the intended residence owned by Cindy Franklin. Franklin was receiving packages for “Pete” and was compensated with money and marijuana for the packages she received. Between April 2021 and August 2022, approximately 350 pounds of methamphetamine and marijuana were mailed to Russell’s and Franklin’s residences. 74-year-old Sentenced to 14 years in prison At the time of the news release, the names were being withheld due to next of kin notifications and the ongoing investigation. All involved parties have been located and Horton said that there is no threat to the community. One person was killed and another was reported to be in critical condition following an altercation involving a knife. According to Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, deputies responded to N. Oak Road in the Tidmore Bend community in reference to an aggravated assault involving a knife. Upon arrival, authorities found two adult subjects suffering from severe knife wounds. A female was pronounced dead on the scene and a male was transported to a Gadsden area hospital with life threatening injuries, stated Horton. Woman killed in knife attack
Albertville BOE chooses Superintendent finalists It's countdown time to kickoff for the 2023 football season and many area high school programs are starting to have team pictures and media days. Representing Geraldine High School at Bulldog's recent picture day were the varsity cheerleaders: (not in any particular order) Brinlee Day, Mylee Pittman, Dayla Hemphill, Lettie Morgan, Trinity Foster, Caitlyn McSpadden, Haley Newman, Jalyn Bearden, Shasta Webb, Riley Edwards, Jazmin Harper, Michelle Howard, Harley Richey, Emily Brice, and Jamie Walden (Mascot). For more football coverage see the inside of this edition and check out next month's print edition of the Alabama Ledger. Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger Countdown to Kickoff 2023
The Albertville Board of Education has chosen five finalists for the job as the school system’s next superintendent. At July monthly board meeting, Board Attorney Taylor Brooks announced the five frontrunners chosen by the board. They are Dr. John Barge, Dr. Bart Reeves, Dr. Robert Sims, Dr. Brian Thomas, and Mr. Todd Watkins. Dr. John Barge is an education consultant in the State of Georgia. Dr. Barge has served as state superintendent for the Georgia Department of Education, the superintendent of McIntosh County School District, and in various administrative and teaching positions with other school districts in the State of Georgia. Dr. Bart Reeves is the across the southeast will come together September 16, 2023, for a scenic ride across north Alabama to honor Native American Indians that once traveled through the region. The 30th annual Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride travels from Bridgeport in the northeastern part of Alabama to the northwestern town of Waterloo, and along with the celebratory ride, there is a kick-off rally and a three- day Indian Festival for the public to take part in. The Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride begins at the Alabama/Tennessee state line on Highway 72
Satsuma City Schools and superintendent of Jackson County Schools. Dr. Reeves has also served as a principal for Jasper City Schools and an assistant principal and teacher for Guntersville City Schools. Dr. Robert Sims served for 13 years as principal of Albertville Intermediate School. Dr. Sims has also served as an assistant principal of Evans Elementary School and Albertville Middle School. Prior to coming to work for Albertville City Schools, he was an assistant principal at Sand Rock and a history teacher at Arab High School. Dr. Brian Thomas is the chief of staff for the DeKalb County Board of Education. Prior to being named chief of staff, Dr. Thomas served as the assistant superintendent of DeKalb County Schools for approximately eight years. In addition to his many years as an administrator, Dr. Thomas also served as in downtown Bridgeport with riders departing at 8:00 a.m. CST on Saturday, Sept. 16. The ride travels U. S. Highway 72 West to I-565 West arriving at Redstone Harley-Davidson (15155 Hwy 20 W in Madison) at approximately 10:30 a.m. for an official ride rest and lunch stop. At 12:00 p.m., riders will depart and head west, arriving in Waterloo at approximately 2:30 p.m. A kick-off rally offering children’s activities, live music, a street dance, fireworks show and other free family fun for the public to enjoy is scheduled in downtown Bridgeport on Friday, Sept. 15. Bikes
a teacher for over six years. Todd Watkins is currently the interim superintendent of Albertville City Schools. Prior to being named superintendent, Mr. Watkins served as the assistant superintendent and executive director of career tech and student services at Albertville City Schools since 2021. He also served as the director of career technology for Huntsville City Schools and the director of technology and innovation for Eufaula City Schools. Additionally, he was an alternative school principal and virtual learning coordinator for Oxford City Schools, the digital curriculum coordinator of Piedmont City Schools, a teacher for Gadsden City Schools and Trussville City Schools, and a teacher and technology coordinator for Etowah County Schools. “All five finalists are distinguished educators with years of success in will arrive from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian Reservation at 3:00 p.m. and the official opening ceremony gets underway at 5:00 p.m. Music begins at 6 p.m. and slated to perform for the special 30th anniversary is John Stone and the Trailer Park Allstars who will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. and again at 9:30 p.m. following the fireworks show. The town of Waterloo will host a free Indian Festival Sept. 15-17 in remembrance of all those who walked the Trail of Tears. Presented by the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission, the three-
educational administration. We have three candidates with experience as a superintendent. All five have many years of experience as administrators in many different areas,” said Brooks. Albertville embarked on the search in June following Dr. Boyd K. English’s announcement that he would retire after six years as superintendent. The search, handled by the law firm of Lanier Ford in Huntsville, attracted 13 candidates. Over the coming weeks, the five finalists will participate in intensive interviews with the board, which will be open to the public. Exact dates and times will be announced once they have been finalized. The board plans to vote day event offers live music on Friday and Saturday nights, living history soldier encampment (Friday and Saturday) and displays from Native American artisans and vendors. A memorial walk is scheduled Saturday, Sept. 16 at 10:00 a.m. to honor those who experienced the forced journey. Admission is free. The Town of Waterloo is asking for a $5 donation for all four-wheel vehicle parking at the South boat ramp area. The ride is held rain or shine. For more info, visit www.al-tn-trailoftears. net/ or on Facebook Trailoftearsmotorcycle.
assistant executive director for the Alabama Association of School Boards. Dr. Reeves has formerly served as superintendent of Trail of Tears motorcycle ride Motorcyclists from on the next superintendent at its next regular monthly meeting on Aug. 15. It will begin at 6 p.m. at 105 West Main Street in downtown Albertville.
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced that the state will receive $1.4 billion from the U.S. Department of Commerce to boost ongoing efforts to expand broadband. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the state allocations from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, which oversees state broadband initiatives, will be the administering agency for the grant funds. “My priority is for Alabama to gain full ability to be connected to high-speed internet,” said Governor Ivey. “We have taken several significant strides toward this goal, and today’s announcement provides a tremendous boost in the journey toward full broadband access no matter where you live in Alabama.” States receiving the funds have 180 days to prepare and submit plans to the NTIA for use of the funds. ADECA’s Alabama Digital Expansion Division will complete Alabama’s required proposal. The division is also managing funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund for grant programs to help internet service providers extend service to previously unserved or underserved areas. “Thanks to the leadership of Governor Ivey and a strong team effort among the Legislature, internet service providers and many others, Alabama is continuing to make great progress in broadband mapping, planning and deployment,” said ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell. “These efforts have put us in good position with the BEAD program to accelerate our work to close the digital divide in Alabama," added Boswell Since 2018, Alabama has invested $88.6 million of state dollars through grant awards supporting 109 projects through the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund. According to officials, once all Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund projects awarded to date have been completed, access to broadband service will be available to more than 82,000 Alabama households, businesses and community institutions that currently have no option to subscribe. The agency has also developed a statewide broadband map and the Alabama Connectivity Plan, which guide the state’s expansion efforts into unserved areas. In September 2022, Governor Ivey announced a grant to support broadband “middle-mile” network infrastructure to improve access for last-mile projects. In May, ADECA completed community broadband meetings in each of Alabama’s 67 counties. Alabama set to receive 1.4 billion to expand access to broadband
The Albertville Board of Education approved several personnel changes during July 2023 meeting. This includes Retirements/Resignations for five individuals. These include: 1. Makita Jones, speech language pathologist at AKPK, effective June 27. 2. Kassadi Cotton, kindergarten teacher at AKPK, effective June 28. Albertville BOE approves several items at July board meeting The board also approved the resignation of Independent Contractor Billy Pollard, who is resigning from providing support for the attendance officer and student registration address verifications, effective July 31. Additionally, Stacey Turner has resigned from AggieVision at AHS, effective July 10. The following transfers were approved and Effective as of Aug. 1, 2023. 1. Emily Huntington, Jade Townsend, Donna Tabor, Pamela Fortner, Misty Brogdon, and Dana Sanders, 182-day system-wide LPNs to 187-day systemwide LPNs. 2. Cole Bowling, migrant graduation specialist at AHS to ELL teacher at AHS. 3. Anthony Knight, CNP worker at AIS to CNP assistant manager at AES. 4. Jodi McClendon, elementary teacher at AES to ELL teacher at AIS. 5. Caitlin Smith, elementary teacher at AES to kindergarten teacher at AKPK. The board also approved the following Employments (Effective Aug. 1) 5. Kara Garmany, elementary teacher at AES. 6. Shannon Graves, elementary teacher at AES. 7. Justin Price, social studies teacher at AMS. 8. Brileigh Noles, elementary teacher at AIS. 9. Torre Aaron, secondary education teacher at AHS. 10. Krystal Mayo, CNP worker at AIS. The following Supplement Assignments were approved and effective as of Aug. 1 1. Ashby Frazier, leadership team at AHS. 2. Billy Dunn, AggieVision at AHS. 3. Torre Aaron, head varsity softball coach at AHS. 4. Courtney Hallford, leadership team at AES. 5. Aimee Jung, leadership team at AES. 6. Kassadie Bailey, assistant auxiliary band at AHS. 1. Kristen Brown, elementary teacher at APS. 2. Elizabeth Webb, elementary teacher at APS. 3. Kriscenda Aaron, business education teacher at AHS. 4. Maegan Bell, CNP worker at AES. In other business Alexandra Mullinax (APS), Courtney Young (AES), Makenzi Golden (AHS), Jesse Hemphill (AHS), Pamela Ancelet (AMS), Kimberly Ables (AKPK) were approved to be paid $10 for 30 minutes for the early morning bridge program for ACS employees, effective Aug. 8, 2023 – May 23, 2024. Meredith Moore (AKPK), Nancy Greer (AKPK), Melia Minor (AKPK) were approved to be paid $20 for one hour for the afternoon bridge program for ACS employees, effective Aug. 8, 2023 – May 23, 2024. Cathy Ballentine was approved as a federal program liaison at AES, and will be paid $2,5000 with Title V funds, effective Aug. 1. Megan Law as named an assistant softball coach at AHS, to be paid $3,000 by the softball boosters, effective July 19, 2023 – May 31, 2024. Cole Bowling was approved as a summer migrant program teacher. He will be paid at his daily rate by migrant funds, effective July 26. Brian Harris and Monica Roesner were approved to hold a daily math lab at AHS and will be paid $20 for one hour from Title I funds, effective Aug. 8, 2023 – May 23, 2024. The following Independent Contracts were approved. 1. Teresa Andres, girls assistant soccer coach at AHS, to be paid and not to exceed $2,000 by the BOE, effective June 18, 2023 – May 31, 2024. 2. Matthew Endres, clinic work with Censations/Center Stage, to be paid and not to exceed $1,500 by AHS, effective Jan. 2 – Jan. 31, 2024. 3. Megan Rudolph and Rebecca Walker, judges for the Diamond Classic Show Choir Competition, to be paid and not to exceed $1,000 by AHS, effective Feb. 1 – Feb. 5, 2024. 4. Kenneth Stewart, show choir services, to be paid and not to exceed $2,000 by AHS, effective Aug. 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. 5. Larry Davis, show choir services, to be paid and not to exceed $2,500 by AHS, effective Aug. 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. 6. Karen Fancher, show choir services, to be paid and not to exceed $3,500 by AHS, effective Aug. 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024. 3. Scarlett Hyman, elementary teacher at AIS, effective July 14. 4. Lisa Williams, 9-month counselor at AES, effective July 13. 5. Karlee Mashburn, elementary teacher at APS, effective July 14. 7. Jacob Tyler May, public service announcing services for football and basketball, and to build/manage LED advertising graphics for the football boosters, to be paid and not to exceed $7,500 from football and basketball funds, effective July 19, 2023 – March 1, 2024. 8. Leia Shaver, assistant cheer coach at AMS, to be paid and not to exceed $1,000 by the BOE, effective Aug. 1, 2023 – Feb. 1, 2024. The Board also voted to continue their membership with the Alabama Association of School Boards for the 2023-2024 school year for the amount of $15,424. The following professional service contracts were approved and all of these contracts will be paid with IDEA funds. 1. Agreement with Dr. William Ford, a clinical psychologist, and ACS to provide our system with required observations and/or evaluations that are necessary to determine whether a student has an Autism Spectrum Disorder and provide feedback to the teachers and admin on methods being used in the classroom with these students. The rate of pay will be $1,550 and should not exceed $15,500. 2. Agreement with North Alabama Occupational Therapy, LLC and ACS, to provide contractual occupational therapy services beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024. Charges during this period will not exceed a total of $115,100. 3. Agreement with Twin Acres Physical Therapy and ACS to provide skilled pediatric physical therapy services to identified students requiring intervention. The amount of the contract shall not exceed $32,000. 4. Agreement with WISE (Woolley Institute for Spoken-Language Education) and ACS to provide Auditory Verbal Therapy and Educational Audiology services to identified students. Auditory Verbal Therapy services will not exceed $7,000 and Educational Audiology services will not exceed $10,000. The Board also approved several FY23 and FY24 fundraising requests. They include: • The low bid of $42,532 by Flowers Baking Co., for the bread bid #23-07. • An out of state field trip for the AHS choral department to travel to Tift County High School in Georgia on March 9-10, 2024, to compete in the Peach State Invitational. • The minutes from June 27 meeting, fundraising revenue for June, the listing of inventory to be recycled and deleted, and the job description for a migrant auxiliary teacher. • Interim Superintendent Todd Watkins to apply for federal funds for ACS. • A FY24 salary schedule revision to reflect the addition of an assistant band director, the state-required $15 per hour minimum, and the AggieVision supplement. In his superintendent’s report, Mr. Watkins informed the board that all schools have now turned in their updated student handbooks, and that in-service is being held at individual schools this year. He also spoke about a mentor program for new teachers at ACS. He also announced that virtual school applications are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is Aug. 4. Orientation and staggered start schedules are also available at albertk12.org.
IT'S TIME TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL It's almost August and time for students and teachers to return to school for the 2023-24 academic year. The following is a list of start times for area school systems: Aug 3 - Calhoun County Aug 4 - Cornerstone Aug 4 - DeKalb County Aug 4 - Jackson County Aug 7 - Fort Payne City Aug 8 - Albertville City Aug 8 - Marshall County Aug 9 - Cherokee County Aug 9 - Guntersville City Aug 9 - Etowah County Aug 9 - Gadsden City S chool N otes - Scott Timmons has been named the new principal of Fort Payne High School. - Dr. Vohn Enloe has been named the new principal of Guntersville High School and Kortney Johnson will serve as the new principal at the Guntersville Middle School. - Heather Headrick is the new counselor at Valley Head High School. Mrs. Headrick is replacing former Valley Head counselor Brandy Dupree, who has been named the new K-4 Counselor at Plainview Elementary School in Rainsville.
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Assistant Sheriff appointed in Etowah County “This is an exciting time in Etowah County,” he said. “It’s important to have relationships like this because these relationships improve the quality of life and continue workforce development.” “This is a part of the continued commitment that Gadsden State has made to support the vision of the ACCS, our state and our community,” she said. Tony Smith, chairman of The Chamber Board of Directors in Etowah County, said he is grateful for the collaboration and positive working relationship between The Chamber and Gadsden State. Gadsden State Community College has announced a new partnership with three local Chamber's of Commerce that includes help paying for tuition. Dr. Kathy Murphy, President of Gadsden State, has announced that members and employees of The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County, as well as the Cherokee County and the Calhoun County Chambers, may be eligible for a Buy One Get One Free Scholarship. This includes a free course for each paid course at Gadsden State during the Fall Semester, which starts August 21, 2023 Registration is open now. “Because we are a community college, community comes first,” said Dr. Murphy. “This BOGO Scholarship will provide half of your courses to you with no tuition expense.” Murphy added that the BOGO Scholarship announcement coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Alabama Community College System. Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton has appointed an Assistant Sheriff. Johnny Grant will now serve in the position of Assistant Sheriff and will perform the duties of the Sheriff in the absence of Sheriff Jonathon Horton. Grant will also help provide guidance to the Command Staff in daily operations of the Etowah County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Horton noted that he is excited about the wealth of knowledge and experience that Johnny brings to the Office of the Sheriff. Assistant Sheriff Grant began his law enforcement career in 1975 as a patrol officer at the Altoona Police Department and served in that capacity until 1978, when he joined the Etowah County Sheriff's Office as a Deputy Sheriff. He served as a Narcotics Investigator from 1980- 1987, as the Etowah County District Attorney's Investigator from 1987-1996, as the Etowah County Sheriff's Office Chief of Corrections from 1996-2000, and the Chief of Investigations from 2000-2007. Prior to retiring in 2012 from the Sheriff's Office, with over 37 years of Law Enforcement Experience, Asst. Sheriff Grant served as Chief Deputy of the Etowah County Sheriff's Office from 2007-2012. After retirement he served another year as the D.A.'s Investigator from 2013-2014 and served as Chief of Police for the Altoona Police Department from 2014-2020. He was elected as County Commissioner of District 2 in 2016. Sheriff Horton added that Grant will be a huge asset to continue to progress the Office of the Etowah County Sheriff, as the department works to provide the best possible law enforcement services to Etowah County. Assistant Sheriff Grant has experience leading each division of the Sheriff's office under four previous Sheriff's to include Sheriffs: Felton Yates, Roy McDowell, James Hayes and Todd Entrekin. Sheriff Jonathon Horton will be the fifth Sheriff he has served under. Asst. Sheriff Grant also served under two previous District Attorneys to include James "Jim" Hedgspeth, Jr. and Jimmy Harp.
a tool for recruiting employees,” added Robinson. The BOGO Scholarship covers tuition for one course for each paid course. Free and paid courses must be taken during the same semester. This scholarship can be used for programs leading to a certificate or an associate degree. Additionally students enrolled under the BOGO Scholarship agreement may be enrolled part-time or full- time at Gadsden State. Books, fees or other costs associated with the free course are the responsibility of the employee. To take advantage of this opportunity, the students must be a full or part-time employee with one of three local Chambers, which includes The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County, the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce or the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce. Employees must apply to Gadsden State and provide proof of employment with The Chamber or a company with Chamber membership. Proof must come from the company’s Human Resources Department or hiring manager. If the employee has previously attended any college, they must be in good academic standing Gadsden State has plans to continue the program in Spring 2024 semester, however the employee must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA to remain eligible for the offer. Any chamber employee receiving any other form of institutional aid is not eligible for the BOGO Scholarship. Also the offer cannot be combined with institutional aid, tuition discounts or specialized package pricing due to other MOUs. For any additional questions about the BOGO Scholarship please email admissions@gadsdenstate.edu.
“We are proud of the work we do with Gadsden State,” added Christi Robinson, CEO and president of The Chamber. “What Gadsden State is offering today will be a valuable benefit to Chamber members, and it can be used as Gadsden State President Dr. Kathy Murphy looks on as Tony Smith, board chair of The Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County, signs the MOU for the BOGO Scholarship. The new scholarship provides Chamber members with a free course for every paid course at GSCC. Photo Courtesy of The Chamber of Gadsden & Etowah
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN - Northeast Alabama Community College has announced that country music group Diamond Rio will be the featured artist at this year’s Music on the Mountain. The event will be held on Thursday, August 3, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tom Bevill Lyceum in Rainsville. Read the full story online at www.alabamaledger.com. COUNTING CROWS - Sand Mountain Amphitheater is set to host the world renowned rock band Counting Crows with special guest Dashboard Confessional on Saturday, August 12, 2023. According to a news release the "Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide for more than two decades with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll. Exploding onto the music scene in 1993 with their multi-platinum breakout album, August and Everything After, the band has gone on to release seven studio albums, selling more than 20 million records worldwide." News and Announcements WATERMELON FESTIVAL - Plenty of sweet juicy fun is on tap the third weekend in August when summer’s favorite fruit takes center stage during the annual Franklin County Watermelon Festival in Russellville. Set for August 18-19, 2023, the Watermelon Festival offers arts and crafts, a variety of watermelon contests, car and truck show, food vendors, children’s activities, games and musical entertainment, along with free samples of watermelon. Over 100 vehicles are expected for the car and truck show on Saturday morning, and additional activities include a 5K run and 1-mile fun run, character guests to entertain the children and other contests offered by the Franklin County Extension Office. The festival weekend begins with opening ceremonies at 6:45 p.m. on Friday with live music taking the stage both days. While the watermelon takes centerstage, the music lineup is also a main attraction, On Friday, August 18 the music lineup includes: Tremayne (7 p.m.) and Velcro Pygmies (8:30 p.m.) The Saturday, Aug. 19 Music Lineup: REWIND of the Shoals (6 p.m.) Austin Bohannon (7 p.m.) and Colt Ford (8:30 p.m.). All activities take place along Main Street (Jackson Avenue). Hours are 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free. For more details, visit the www.franklincountychamber.org or call 256.332.1760. CHEAP TRICK CONCERT - The Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville is set to host Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Cheap Trick on Friday, September 22, 2023. Cheap Trick has been beloved around the globe since 1974 for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential, brand of pop rock 'n' roll. The band – Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielsen (drums) – are true pioneers with an unparalleled streak of classic tunes.
BANK FRAUD - A federal grand jury has indicted six people on fraud charges. A 10-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Ionut Iamandita, 28, Milena Iamandita, 25, Elena Matei, 18, Florin Matei, 27, Larisa Iordache, 28, and Marius Iordache, 29, with conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Ionut Iamandita, Milena Iamandita, Elena Matei, Florin Matei, and Larisa Iordache were also charged with aggravated identity theft. According to the indictment, from February 2023 to June 2023, the defendants participated in a conspiracy that used skimming devices and covert video cameras to steal Listerhill Credit Union and Avadian Credit Union customers’ account information. Conspirators then withdrew funds from ATMs using stolen account information. The maximum penalty for conspiracy to commit bank fraud is 30 years in prison. Aggravated identity theft carries a mandatory sentence of two years in prison. The FBI and United States Secret Service investigated the case with assistance from the Lauderdale County’s Sherriff’s Office, Tuscaloosa County Sherriff’s Office, Hoover Police Department, and Vestavia Hills Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney John M. Hundscheid is prosecuting the case.
BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY - The Black Jacket Symphony will return to Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville on Friday, August 11, 2023 to perform Queen’s “A Night at the Opera.” The show begins with the multi-platinum-selling album performed note-for- note, sound-for-sound, followed by a full set of Queen’s greatest hits. Marc Martel, who joins the band as vocalist for this epic performance, is a world-renowned singer known for his uncanny vocal likeness to Freddie Mercury. Discovered on YouTube by Queen guitar player Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor, Martel’s Queen performance videos have been viewed tens of millions of times. His voice is prominently featured in the world-wide smash biopic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. Mixed with original masters of Freddie Mercury, Martel’s vocals were blended to create the seamless presentation that resulted in a #1 movie. CHRIS JANSON CONCERT - The Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville has added Multi-Platinum Country Music artist Chris Janson to its 2023 concert lineup. The concert is set for Friday, August 19. With multiple songs under his belt that have hit #1 on the Country charts, Chris Janson is a true Star of the industry. "Fix a Drink", "Good Vibes", CMA song of the year Nominee "Drunk Girl" as well as the Triple Platinum mega hit "Buy me a Boat" are just a few of the iconic songs Janson has recorded. FOREVER WILD BOARD MEETING - The Board of Trustees of the Alabama Forever Wild Land Trust will hold its third quarterly meeting of 2023 on Thursday, August 3, at the MacQueen Alumni Center at the University of South Alabama. This is located at 100 Alumni Dr., in Mobile. The meeting will take place at 10 a.m.
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out of ammunition. Now, we see the ranks are growing so thin that reserve troops are being forced to support Biden’s calamitous policy in Europe, while our own borders remain undefended. Joe Biden can’t even walk up the steps of Air Force One without tripping. The last thing this incompetent administration should be doing is pushing
us further toward World War Three. Yet Biden has proclaimed that he will continue sending American treasure and weaponry to fuel endless war in Ukraine for “as long as it takes.” When I am reelected, it will take 24 hours. This conflict must end. Not one American mother or father wants to send their child to
die in Eastern Europe. We must have PEACE. As President, I will AGAIN rebuild America’s military and restore the readiness and deterrence that Joe Biden has so dangerously squandered, and I will return to a foreign policy that puts AMERICA FIRST, so that we can once again have PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH."
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A group of local students recently had the opportunity to take their studies abroad with a trip to Europe. The group visited and studied the cultures and historic places across three countries. From May 15-25, a group of students from Snead State in Boaz, visited London, Paris, Florence, Assisi and Rome. Students involved in the program took a class created by the Alabama Community College Association. Coursework allowed students to visit the websites of each destination that was experienced. The trip itself was chosen from options of EF Tours, an educational-focused organization that has been taking students on tours for more than 50 years. Study Abroad has been proven to help students graduate, increase income in their occupations and provide experiences that are considered of “vital interest” to employers. Over the course of the journey, Snead State students learned to navigate travel, manage documents, organize, use money appropriately, and interact with those of differing cultures. The trip began in London. Students were able to take a walking tour and bus tour of the city and visit important squares, buildings and shopping areas. Sights seen included Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace, as well as the changing of the guard. “A big surprise was that the city was still decorated for the recent coronation of King Charles III and the students were able to see London in full celebration,” said Snead State History Instructor/Study Abroad Sponsor Dr. Grover Kitchens. While in London, students had a traditional fish and chips dinner and were able to see the show “Wicked” in the West End theatre district. Up next was Paris. Students were able to take a train under the English Channel from London to the city. They saw the famous Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triumph, and the Louvre Museum. “At the museum, famous paintings such as the Mona Lisa, The Marriage of Cana, and the crowning of Napoleon and statues such as the Venus de Milo and Nike of Samothrace allowed students to see in person what they had only seen in books,” Kitchens said. “A highlight of Paris was a visit to Versailles and a boat tour on the Seine River which ended at the Eiffel Tower which erupted in lights as the boat docked.” The next stops included Florence, which was the epicenter of the Renaissance and included walking tours of fountains, squares, statues and historic churches as well as a leather demonstration and sampling of Italian Gelato. On the way to Rome, there was a stop at Assisi, where students were allowed to see the burial place of St. Francis of Assisi, a lower church built by him and an upper church that was over 600 years old. Walking along the cobbled paths of a quaint Italian village was topped off by dinner on a farm and sampling of Italian cuisine. The trip ended in the Eternal City of Rome. The students toured the Coliseum and the Roman Forum, saw the Trevi Fountains, and had dinner in the shadow of the Pantheon. Walking tours of the city rounded out the visit along with a tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. “The students came away with some souvenirs, some leather items, some clothing, a love of gelato, and mostly, wonderful memories to end their time at Snead. All of the group are moving on to occupations, universities, the military, or new lives,” Kitchens said. “This was a fitting end to the Snead experience of which we are all proud. The College will offer another opportunity for our students to see the world and experience new cultures, peoples, places, and foods. This tour will be available for May of 2024 as well, and then a new destination will be chosen (the following year) to open the windows of opportunity for our students.” Snead students study abroad A group of local students from Snead State Community College in Boaz recently visited the Eiffel Tower in Paris during a study abroad trip that took the students to three countries. Photo Courtesy of Snead State
have been included in the Bassmaster list of the 25 best bass lakes in the Southeast for 2023. Two of those lakes made the top 10 with Lake Guntersville in the five spot and Lake Eufaula in at number nine. Pickwick Lake in northwest Alabama closed out Alabama's rankings on the list at 15. “This recognition from Bassmaster puts a spotlight on Alabama’s exceptional bass fishing,” said Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR). “Over the past few years we have improved boating and fishing access throughout the state to better accommodate both tournaments and anyone who has an interest in Alabama’s abundant fishing opportunities. We encourage you to visit the lakes highlighted on the Bassmaster list and explore the many other waterways that make Alabama an angler’s paradise.” Located on the Tennessee River in northeast Alabama between Guntersville and Bridgeport, Lake Guntersville is Alabama's largest lake at 69,100 acres. It stretches 75 miles from Nickajack Dam to Guntersville Dam and several public boat ramps dot the lake's perimeter including Town
A view of Lake Guntersville from the Lodge at Guntersville State Park Photo by Myra W. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
River Pickwick Landing Dam in Tennessee to Wilson Dam in Florence. This 41,515-acre reservoir consistently ranks as one of Alabama’s top bass fishing lakes. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are the most sought after species by anglers at the lake; however, Pickwick can produce good- size spotted bass as well. Smallmouth bass caught from the lake have also been certified as records by the International Game Fish Association. Each of the lakes listed from above are stops on the Alabama Bass Trail, which features 13 of Alabama’s premiere bass fishing lakes located throughout the state. Learn more about the Alabama Bass Trail at www.alabamabasstrail.org. In addition to Alabama’s placements on the Bassmaster list, anglers are encouraged to explore other excellent bass fishing opportunities outside of the
state’s reservoir system, including the second largest river delta in the U.S. – the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Largemouth bass fishing in the delta is good year-round and many anglers are successful even during the coldest winter months. Delta bass anglers are usually successful whether they fish the grass beds of the lower delta or rivers and streams of the heavily timbered upper delta. Anglers have good luck using crankbaits, plastic worms or live shrimp. For more info about these and other fishing opportunities in Alabama, maps of freshwater and coastal boating access locations and license requirements, visit the fishing section of the website www.outdooralabama.com. To purchase your recreational fishing license online, visit the website myoutdooralabama.com.
Creek Fishing Center near Lake Guntersville State Park. Additional outdoor recreation opportunities such as camping, hiking, hunting and eagle watching are popular in the area. Lake Guntersville is well-known as a bass fishing hotspot and is a regular stop on tournament schedules. Lake Eufaula is a 45,180-acre Chattahoochee River impoundment in southeast Alabama. The northern section of the lake is located within the Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge approximately 10 miles north of the city of Eufaula. Anglers from across the country regularly travel to the “Big Bass Capital of the World” in hopes of landing an impressive largemouth. Lakepoint State Park’s marina serves as a gateway to the lake and hosts fishing tournaments throughout the year. Pickwick Lake spans 50 miles on the Tennessee
The Crossville High School Class of 1961 held its class reunion on Saturday, July 22, 2023. Those attending the reunion include: (Standing L-R) Mancel Norris, Jimmy Gorham, Linda Gorham, Lyndon Walker, Keith Bruce, Glenda Wilson, Paul Talley, Maxdell Davis, Erma Byrd, Danny Byrd, and Ray Liverett; (Seated L-R) Janet O'dell, Donna Milwee, Blenda Bruce, Jo Nelson, Glenda Phillips, Laura Davis, Linda Milner, and Nancy Liverett. Crossville Class of 1961 holds reunion Photo Courtesy of Pierce Photography
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The following Death Notices are published as a courtesy of the Alabama Ledger and local funeral homes. To include more information, or a photo of your loved one, in a future edition of the Alabama Ledger contact us at 256-506-7368. You can also find more obit information on the Sand Mountain Obits Facebook Page. D eath Notices Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Rayford Paul Bonds, age 76, of Guntersville Joshua Franklin Buck, age 43, of Albertville Ann Stephens Knighten, age 78, of Crossville Mark Brandon Nailer, age 42, of Albertville Willene Madden, age 89, of Albertville Janice Marie Davenport, age 47, of Albertville Zella Mae Kilpatrick, age 80, of Aroney Dora Mae Bedingfield, age 59, of Albertville Martha Doris Stephens, age 81, of Albertville Deborah Larue Adams, age 73, of Horton Albertville Memorial Funeral Home James Allen Bisson Nette, age 82, of Albertville Mary Johnson, age 97, of Gadsden Bruna Loretta Camp Segars, passed away at age 76 Evelyn Hope Joiner Sitz, age 84, of Albertville Pamela Nell Rosson, age 67, of Boaz
EARLY MORNING CRASH - A single-vehicle crash at approximately 5:11 a.m. Sunday, July 16, has claimed the life of a Navoo man. John A. Mills, age 60, was fatally injured when the 2005 Nissan Altima that he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Mills was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The crash occurred on Alabama 69 near the 223 mile marker, approximately 13 miles southwest of Dodge City, in Cullman County. MAN DIES AT LAKE GUNTERSVILLE - An Albertville man has died in a marine-related incident on Lake Guntersville. At approximately 8 p.m. Friday, July 7, authorities began searching for Jeffrey S. Abston, age 65, who reportedly exited a pontoon boat to assist in the retrieval of a dog but never resurfaced. Abston went into the water on Lake Guntersville in the South Sauty area near Robert Davis Road in Jackson County. On Sunday, July 9, at approximately 9:20 a.m. Abston’s body was recovered near the same location in which he went missing in the area of South Sauty on Lake Guntersville. The following agencies are currently assisting the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Rescue Squad, Cherokee County Rescue Squad, Langston Fire Department, Scottsboro Search and Rescue, along with the Guntersville Rescue Squad. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division continue to investigate. PEDESTRIAN KILLED - A multi-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Thursday, July 6, 2023 has claimed the life of a Toney woman. The crash occurred when the 2013 GMC Yukon driven by Monique L. Jackson, 47, of Meridianville, struck Ruby A. Dawkins, 34, the pedestrian. After the initial crash, Dawkins was struck by the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander driven by Anthony S. Owens, 50, of New Hope and the 2015 Nissan Altima driven by Journey S. Castillo, 20, of Harvest. Dawkins was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on U.S. 231 near the 343 mile marker, approximately one mile north of Meridianville, in Madison County. WOMAN KILLED IN CRASH - A single-vehicle crash on July 11, has claimed the life of a Madison woman. Danielle L. Finley, 48, was fatally injured when the 2022 Toyota Tacoma that she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Finley was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on Bill Garrett Road near Airport Road, approximately three miles north of Decatur, in Limestone County. No additional information was available MOTORCYCLE CRASH - A two-vehicle crash on Thursday, July 20, has claimed the life of a Humboldt, TN man. Gary R. Caraway, age 71, was critically injured when the 2010 Harley-Davidson motorcycle he was operating collided head-on with a 2018 Dodge Ram driven by Francisco Catalan, 21, of Huntsville. Caraway was transported to Huntsville Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on July 21. The crash occurred on Alabama 53 near the 331 mile marker. Accident Reports Irby Don Brown, age 70, of Tenbroeck Judy Diann Nail, age 71, of Crossville John W. Brown, Sr., age 80, Langston Arvil Ronald Wilson, age 81, of Douglas Alvin Maness, age 90, of Fyffe Sandra Kay Vanover, age 74, of Dutton Arlie Lawayne Gunter, age 91, formerly of Grove Oak Millie Jones Robbins, age 71, of Joppa Patricia Dean Slaton, age 75, of Albertville Linda Faye Henderson, age 72, of Boaz Edith L. Johnson, age 90, of Collinsville Sherman Joel Tinker, age 74, of Rainsville Hurshel Milford Townson, age 86, of Dutton Jeffery Scott Abston, age 65, of Albertville Keyonna Machelle Worley, age 22, formerly of Grove Oak Porter Warnell "Tim" Colvard, age 95 of Fort Payne Section Funeral Home Jeannie Lynne Dukes, age 53, of Section Ted Patterson, age 88, of Dutton William Zensen, age 85, of Section Truell Noles, age 72, of Section Suzzanna V. Smith, age 78, of Valley Head Auzzie Lee Gravitt, age 93, of Fort Payne Gary Allan Swafford, age 65, of Fort Payne Martha Crawford Guice, age 76, of Fort Payne Katelyn LeAnn Overcash, age 17, of Henagar Margaret Clark, age 101, of Fort Payne Tony DeWayne Ferguson, age 69, of Fort Payne Jo Nell Brooks McNew, age 78, of Fort Payne Duward Lamar Mitchell, age 82, of Fort Payne Joann Marie Jacob, age 64, of Gaylesville Granford Norton, age 78, of Muscle Shoals Darlene Joyce Barton, age 80, of Fort Payne Helen Osbourn Ashley, age 88, of Fort Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home James Rodney Eakins, age 69, of Collinsville Tommy Wayne Compton, age 70, of Horton Patricia Ann Barnes, age 65, of Guntersville Jacqueline Burgess Keele, age 90, of Fyffe Milton Dewayne Bray, age 85, of Rainsville Ernest Buel Peppers, age 94, of Boaz Virginia Ruth Fowler, age 85, of Fort Payne Michael Ralph Hagans, age 81, of Fyffe Sandra Kay Wright, age 75, of Crossville Betty Sue "Leeth" Carson, age 82, of Crossville Bobby Gene Comer, age 61, of Leesburg Burma Gaynell Robbins passed away at age 58 Crystal Michelle Howard, age 41, of Fort Payne Angel Michelle Hall, age 47, of Guntersville Barbara Lynn Hendrix, age 68, of Fort Payne Mackey Eugene Taylor, age 64, of Boaz Harold Ray White, age 79, of Sylvania Brian Wayne Burgess, age 42, of Guntersville Danny Howard Tribble, age 65, of Pine Ridge Community Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne
Eugene "Jay Turtle" Dewitt Ellison, age 47, of Gadsden Angelique Morgan, age 49, of Gadsden Julio Herrerra Gutierrez, age 79, of Guadalajara, Mexico William Warren Payne, age 66, of Nashville, TN Trina Marie Sweet, age 65, of Cedar Bluff Norma June Patterson, age 88, of Ashland City, TN Reginal Ted Brown, age 83, of Gadsden Jo Stanley Atkins, Sr., age 93, formerly of Glencoe Crossville Memorial Chapel Adrian Margarito Jarquin Lopez, age 13, of Crossville Clara Jane Patterson, age 69, of Boaz Ruby Jo Lindsey Bruce, age 96, formerly of Crossville Etowah Memorial Chapel Nancy Marie Smith, age 71, of Boaz Brian Evan Handley, age 51, of Morris Anita Louise Arwood, age 67, of Albertville Wendi Leigh Hallmark, age 49, of Sardis Patricia Ann Neely, age 62, of Guntersville Gary Wayne Kitchens, age 81, of Crossville Susan Golden Carter, age 52, of Boaz Gerald T. Noel, age 84, of Boaz Larry Joe Russell, age 78, of Sardis Tina Ann Quarles, age 63, of Albertville Sheila Josephine Dempsey, age 74, of Boaz Geraldine Funeral Home Phyllis Ann Rowell, age 62, of Crossville Guntersville Memorial Chapel Mary Faye Doris Davis, age 84, of Guntersville Judith Ann Pope, age 81, of Guntersville Summer McKenzie Freitag, age 15, of Arab Jarod Hampton, passed away at age 50 Roscoe Marvin Tharp, passed away at age 93 Florence Mildred Bailey, passed away at age 86 Louis Buisch Lusk Sr., age 92, of Guntersville Samuel Kowyan Harris, age 81, of Guntersville Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar Loyd C. Corbin, age 93, of Henagar Benjimin D. Sims, age 73, of Henager Dana Patterson Ott, age 43, of Rosalie Joseph Payne, age 12, of Ider Winslow Lacy Moore, age 88, of Henagar Mary Cole, age 70, formerly of Guntersville Gary Lynn McBrayer, age 60, of Albertville Stephanie Jill Taylor Holz, passed away at age 55 Randal Lee Head, age 64, of Boaz Rev. Raymond Lee McAllister, passed away at age 75 Diane Crews, passed away at age 85 McRae Funeral Home in Boaz Marian Elizabeth Milwee Head, age 93, formerly of Boaz Barbara Jo Sims, age 73, of Boaz Dwight James "DJ" Caton, Jr., age 42, of Morgan City, LA Patricia Bethune, age 81, of Boaz Marshall Memorial Funeral Home Alice Dabbs Champion, age 89, of Albertville Lavaughn Hollis Holcomb, age 70, of Boaz Pearl Rowan, age 84, of Altoona Willene "Bill" Williamson, age 94, of Boaz Gayla Jo Trussell Murdock, age 85, of Boaz Randall Dalton Jones, age 24, of Boaz Rev. Ben L. Edmondson, age 89, of Boaz Rita Machelle Nugent, age 59, of Geraldine Eddy Stiefel, age 76, of Boaz Jerry Holland, age 73, of Boaz Linda Margaret Steele, age 78, of Boaz Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory Jimmie Lynn Jenkins, age 79, of Southside Cherish "Hope" Hurst, age 36, of Attalla Rayburn L. Willingham, age 87, of Walnut Grove Patricia Carol Wilder Bishop, age 80, of Rockledge Thomas Edward Kyle, age 57, of Boaz Bessie Louise Finley Jenkins, age 69, of Attalla Denise Yvonne Taylor Gilley, age 64, of Gadsden Marie Hyatt, age 85, of Gallant Emma Francis Whisenant, age 86, of Ashville Ricky Lee Groover, passed away at age 69 Jerry Bruce Williams, age 64 of Glencoe Christopher "Goob" Fitts, age 50, of Ashville Harvey "Buddy" Travis, age 78, of Oneonta Roger Dale Brown, age 68, of Gadsden Phillip Wayne Christian, age 60, of Attalla Patrick Sean Johnson, age 50, of Boaz Perry Funeral Home In Centre Sybil Augustavae Lott, passed away at age 92 Dennis Roy Holder, age 66, of Cedar Bluff Robert "Bobby" McEwen, age 83, of Centre Betty Jean Stowe, age 94, of Centre Elizabeth Lang Phillips, age 72, of Cedar Bluff Alvis Smith, age 80, of Cedar Bluff Donald Roy Smith, Jr., age 61, of Leesburg William Shawn St. Clair, age 56, of Leesburg David Cobia, age 77, of Centre Rainsville Funeral Home Hazel Davis, age 91, of Henagar Tommy Glover, age 73, formerly of Sand Mountain Carolyn Zeigler Freeman, age 84, of Bynum Alfredo Estrada, age 52, of Valley Head Elva Guinn Blackwell, age 100, of Fyffe Edna Ruth Jackson, age 82, of Rainsville Jamie Gonzalez Ramirez, passed away at age 15 Darek Todd Anderson, age 56, of Section
Woodrow Comer Hall Jr., age 87, of Arab George W. Slate, age 91, of Albertville Dennis James Moore, age 67, of Albertville Emory Wiley Post, age 81, of Boaz Clara Esther McHenry, age 83, of Albertville Billy Derek Brogdon, age 41, of Boaz
Burt Funeral Home in Fort Payne Wanda Faye Spillman, passed away at age 68 Patricia Rose Hunter, age 72, of Mentone Mary Eithel Meadows Thurman, 98, formerly of Fort Payne Douglas Lindsey Winters, age 74, of Knoxville, TN Patricia Diane "Trish" Priddy, passed away at age 52 Vince Stevenson Polk II, age 76, of Valley Head John "D.D." Butler, age 68, of Centre Tammy Kaye Lloyd, age 61, of Valley Head James Adren Couch, age 95, of DeKalb County Carr Funeral Home in Boaz Charlotte Leola Baird, age 99, of Boaz Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville R.B. Fortenberry, passed away at age 86 Cindy Kay Wise Lang, age 63, of Albertville Dennis Martin Myers, age 58, of Crossville Betty Jane Jarmon, age 89, of Guntersville James A. Fredette, Jr., age 62, of Albany, NY Sandi Monte Parker passed away at age 46 Ronald Joe Smith, passed away at age 71 Mayme Lynette Draper, passed away at age 69 Collier-Butler Funeral Home Martin Patrick McGarvey, age 100, of Rainbow City Doris Jean Wettlin, age 91, of Gadsden Rebecca Witherspoon Elkins, age 76, of Gadsden Jeffrey Scott "Louie" Pollard, age 56, of Ballplay Judy Thompson Pitts, age 80, of Gadsden Grover Edward Hedgspeth, age 72, of Gadsden Marcus Daniel Silvey, age 71, of Gadsden Janet Taylor Morrow, age 90, formerly of Fort Payne Betty Dawn Walters, age 92, of Gadsden Carolyn King Chavers, passed away at age 93 Robert Alan Dibble, age 80, of Gadsden Ruby Jo McMahan, passed away at age 96 Joyce Garnett Dutey, age 81, of Gadsden William Ray Miles, age 73, of Gadsden Gordon Davis Shaver, age 78, of Albertville James Calvin Stanley, age 81, of Rainbow City James Noah Bennefield Sr., age 75, of Gadsden Collinsville Funeral Home Candice Marie Sorrow Inman passed away at age 50 Jackie Glenn Dutton, age 68, of Collinsville Sarah Frankie Stewart, age 83, of Collinsville Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Ginger Gail Williams McBride, age 52, of Ider Jeremy Shane Higdon, age 50, of Higdon Jerry Lee "Pete" West, age 64, of Henagar Nova Dean Kilgore, age 80, of Henagar Robert Mitchell Brown, age 68, of Section Peggy Green Francis, age 50, of Henagar Tyler Anthony Brown, age 25, of Ider Crestwood Funeral Home in Gadsden Cindy Darlene Chilton, age 66, of Rainbow City Marie Johnson Lambert, age 100, of Etowah County John Michael Cordray, age 70, of Ashville Faye Holloway Sims Scruggs, age 93, of Glencoe Natiesha Ann McGill Baker, age 91, of Wellington Mary Katherine Fordham, age 92, of Gadsden John Nmn Esser, age 90, of Gadsden Danny Jones Amos, age 72, of Gadsden Linda Joyce Bailey, age 72, of Southside Lois Marie Weaver, age 87, of Gadsden Marion Green, age 89, of Southside
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