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New Online Edition By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger The Alabama Ledger is excited to announce that the newspaper now has two issues each month. In addition to a regular mid month print edition, this newspaper is now offering an E-Edition that will be available exclusively online. "We are excited about this issue, as it marks our first exclusive online E-edition," said Alabama Ledger Managing Editor Myra Pierce. The newspaper's regular monthly print edition will not change at this time, as the Alabama Ledger remains committed to providing a local home owned and operated print edition for northeast Alabama. For now, the monthly E-edition is offered free at the first of each month. It can be accessed from links on both the Alabama Ledger web site at alabamaledger.com and The Sports Ledger web site at www.thesportsledger.com. Mentone Shooting Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, one man is dead following a shooting near Mentone. Welden reported that on Thursday, April 10, 2025 Dekalb County 911 received a call in the 3000 block of US Highway 117 in Mentone regarding a vehicle that had struck a residence. The caller also reported that a male inside the vehicle had been shot. Mentone Police, DeKalb County Deputies, Dekalb Ambulance Service, and Mentone Fire and Rescue responded to the scene. Upon arrival, the first responders rendered immediate aid to the victim, who authorities identified as Marcus Adam Battles, age 39, of Mentone. Mr. Battles passed away on scene as a result of his injuries. Deputies secured the scene and the Dekalb County Criminal Investigation Unit responded, along with Jacksonville State University’s Center for Applied Forensics. Mr. Battles’ death was ruled a homicide and this is an ongoing investigation. As of press time, authorities had not made an arrest and no other information was available.
GSCC DEAN Dr. Dana Davis has been named the new dean of Institutional Effectiveness, Grants and Special Projects at Gadsden State Community College. Read the full story online at the AlabamaLedger.com
First Ever Flag Football Ledger Leader Award By Brandon K. Pierce The Sports Ledger For the first time ever,
Gadsden Regional has $256 Million Impact The Boaz Farmer's Market is already offering up fresh produce at the newly renovated downtown location. The Farmer's Market has a new covered walkway and a new fence. A Grand Reopening celebration is set for Friday, May 16, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Grand Reopening Photo By Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
The Sports Ledger has selected a varsity girls flag football player for our annual Ledger Leader awards, which honors junior student athletes. Boaz High School's Lexie Bennett sailed into the honor with a 4.6 GPA. Bennett is a two-sport standout for the Lady Pirates, playing both flag football and softball. She is the first flag football player to earn Ledger Leader honors. Off the playing field, Lexie is a member of the National Honor Society, Future Health Professionals (HOSA), and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). She is also a member of the Boaz Student Council and participates in Buddies of LIFE. Boaz junior classmate Aaron Lancaster has also earned Ledger Leader honors this year. Aaron has a 4.4 GPA and plays Tennis for the Pirates. He is a member of the National Honor Society, MU Alpha Theta, and FCA.
Gadsden Regional Medical Center provided care to thousands of area residents in 2024, with more than 302,000 patient encounters across its network of physician clinics and other outpatient sites of care. In addition to delivering safe, quality, compassionate healthcare, the health system is helping those in need, supporting charitable organizations and contributing to the area economy. In its most recent Community Benefit Report, Gadsden Regional Medical Center’s impact totaled an estimated $256 million in 2024. The Medical Center’s emergency room provides lifesaving, and medically necessary care at more than 31,000 patient encounters each year, treating all patients regardless of their ability to pay. In 2024, Gadsden Regional Medical Center provided nearly $138 million in charity and uncompensated care and provided resources to help patients in need secure medications and medical support devices. The health system and its employees also support local organizations that make a difference, especially those addressing social determinants of health. Through service projects such as the annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter drive for Etowah Community Food Bank and contributions to charitable organizations such as United Way of Etowah County, Man Up Gadsden,
and Family Success Center, Gadsden Regional Medical Center gives back to the community throughout the year. “Our work to grow and enhance the medical services we provide is ongoing, as we continuously improve our safety and quality and support access to healthcare for our community,” said Michael Hall, chief executive officer of Gadsden Regional Medical Center. “From providing care to our most vulnerable residents to supporting local charitable organizations, we are proud to make an impact on the health, well-being and quality of life in Etowah County.” To enhance patient care and expand healthcare access, Gadsden Regional Medical Center is investing in medical services, facilities and technologies. Capital projects in 2024 totaled almost $2 million and included the addition of an imaging system at the Gadsden Surgery Center with advanced visualization to improve efficiency of surgical procedures. The facility also became the first in the region to offer "smart knee" technology, an implantable device that captures motion data to monitor recovery progress and help patients stay on target following knee replacement surgery. The hospital also took steps to strengthen services offered at the Gadsden Physician Clinics by recruiting a new general surgeon, OB/GYN provider, and a cardiothoracic surgeon. Four local general surgeons on the medical staff
also perform procedures at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. “We are strategically applying our resources to help area residents have access to the care they need close to home,” said Hall. “These investments, along with our outstanding medical staff and employees, support our delivery of high quality medical care and services for a positive patient experience.” Gadsden Regional Medical Center is one of the community’s larger employers with a payroll of approximately $95 million. Support for the future healthcare workforce includes training the next generation of medical professionals. Nursing, radiology, lab, and respiratory therapy students from six colleges and universities are completing their clinical rotations at the hospital, giving them clinical training and cultivating a pipeline of providers for the future. Foothills Family Medicine will also celebrate its first graduating class of six residents in 2025, who started in 2022. In addition to supporting the local economy through job creation, Gadsden Regional Medical Center paid more than $14 million in taxes in 2024, monies that support local infrastructure and civic resources. The Medical Center’s commitment to helping people get well and live healthier includes a free monthly e-newsletter with health and wellness tips for all ages. Sign up at bit.ly/ grmcenews.
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Cadaver Lab at Gadsden State A unique learning opportunity for students pursuing careers in professionals.”
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The cadavers used in the lab come from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. The cadavers spend one year at Gadsden State. Once the cadavers are no longer used for educational purposes, they are cremated and returned to their families. Students in the human anatomy and physiology course also hold a memorial service for the cadavers to honor their contributions to their education and training. “It’s a deeply respectful and meaningful experience,” Snider said. “The students form a connection to the cadavers because they understand how integral the bodies are in their learning process. It is a part of the educational journey, and the memorial service allows them to show gratitude and acknowledgment for the gifts they received.” He said the Cadaver Lab is a significant asset to the institution and to the region. “By providing a hands- on, immersive learning environment, we ensure that our students graduate with a comprehensive understanding of the human body, which prepares them for success in the fields of healthcare, medicine, nursing, physical therapy and other health sciences. They are learning beyond the lecture. It’s the kind of learning that sticks with them throughout their careers.” To learn more about science courses and other academic offerings visit www.GadsdenState.edu/ Academics.
healthcare is offered at Gadsden State Community College. The Human Gross Anatomy Lab is the only lab of its kind among the state’s community colleges that offers an educational resource for students enrolled in the College’s human anatomy and physiology course. “The lab is known as the Cadaver Lab on our campus,” said Phillip Snider, an anatomy and physiology instructor and director of the lab. “It sets the standard for hands-on, real-world education in the sciences.” The Cadaver Lab is located in the East Broad Campus’s Science Building, which opened in January 2020. The state-of-the-art laboratory accommodates four cadavers each year giving students an in-depth perspective on the human body that is critical for understanding both normal anatomy and the impact of disease. The laboratory provides an immersive environment where students engage in dissection activities and explore pathophysiology concepts, such as disease, cancer and the cardiovascular system. “Cadaver labs are an essential part of medical and health-related education,” Snider said. “They provide students with the opportunity to study the human body in a way that no textbook or computer simulation can replicate. The hands-on experience of dissecting real human tissue is indispensable in cultivating the next generation of healthcare
I have some feral cats that wandered up, six to be exact. I have four that let me pet them. The other two treat me like a fast food window, get their food and go. One cat loves me so much, his name is Joe Bob. He is named after my late uncle Joe and my brother Bobby who just moved out of the country. Joe Bob is a tom-cat. It is tough being the mom of a tom-cat because he is gone for really long amounts of time. Every day when I feed them I count cats, call them by name and pet the ones that will let me. Quite often I count only five, I know Joe Bob is missing. He is my prodigal cat. I immediately get super focused in my thoughts and concerns for him. I still love and care for the other cats, but my heart is concerned and it desires for him to just stay home. The dictionary says a prodigal in an essence is acting foolish and returns after an absence. I ask why a lot. Why would he leave the comforts of our house where he receives food, water, has a warm bed and is so very much loved. Although I love the other five, me and Joe Bob are really close and I miss him. The Bible talks about the prodigal son in Luke chapter 15. We are invited to the story as Jesus is sharing three parables and ends with the prodigal son. His audience is the Pharisee's (religious Jewish leaders) and the Jewish crowd. Why was Jesus doing this? In those days it was very much frowned upon for a son to ask for his inheritance and if they should return, they would either be denied or I guess outcasts, an embarrassment to the family and they would take on his shame. Jesus wanted to teach them a different way. Here goes the story in my words. A father had two sons. The youngest son asked for his family money. He wanted it and without hesitation the father gave it to him, he didn't try and stop him: he just let him go. (Hit pause do you think he let him go because the father knew he would learn a lesson that he could never 2025 Hydrofest Lake Guntersville will once again be home to the Hydrofest as the fast paced boat racing event is set to return to the Lake on June 6-8, 2025. The event will kick off on Thursday, June 5 with the Hydrofest Pre- Game. Water Testing will take place on Friday, June 6 and Heat Racing and the Championship will take place on June 7-8.
teach him or if you think he believed he had done a good job as a parent and he would make wise decisions with his money or maybe because he was grown and knew he couldn't really stop him. Maybe it was all three.) Either way, it was just days later that he packed and moved a good distance away from his family. He spent all his money unwisely, so when troubled times came in the form of a famine in the land, he found himself doing odd jobs including feeding pigs. Here is the pivotal day: this young prodigal son hit rock bottom when he realized the pigs he was feeding were eating better than him. I have a saying "there is never a changed heart until they hit rock bottom." This was the young prodigal's rock bottom. Before continuing the story, can we pause and think about the father? This dad was missing one of his kids like crazy. Throughout everyday the little things reminded the father of his son and made him sad. I am certain everyday he asked himself the "why's". Why did he have to go? Why is this happening to me? Why is this happening to my family? Maybe he also ask the "what's". What can I do? What can I say? What can I pray? "What could I have done differently" Then the "how's". How can this turn around? How long will it take? How much pain do I have to endure as he was separated from his beloved son? Then he was reminded of "who, what, when and where". The "Who" is God and He bookends that with the "where". God is the only one that can fix this problem for the father of the prodigal and God will do it in His timing, not ours. So the father of the prodigal was growing too. He had a new slogan "grow through what you go through" Okay, let's get back to the story. Once the prodigal hit rock bottom he came to his senses (Luke 15:17) realizing that the one person in the world who would help him was his father.
He does what anyone running from the Father should do, he turned around and began going the opposite direction. A changed heart isn't enough, we also have to change directions, sometimes friends, drop habits, etc. This leads me to the question: What caused the prodigal to loose his 'senses' to begin with? Also, what makes us dumbed down, going through the motion, ignoring the red flags, buying the next big thing, etc. To learn from the prodigal, we must realize, or come to, our “senses”. If you don't, I hate to say it, but a "rock bottom" may be on your horizon. Once you realize and decide to change your ways or direction, your now headed straight back to the Father who has been patiently waiting for this very day. Before we go on, if you have children think of the day when you thought you lost your child. Maybe it was in the grocery store, a park, church, or somewhere else. The knee buckling panic, you can not even think straight, and your yelling their name frantically to find them. This is the feeling of a prodigal parent. In the story, everyday the father stretched his eyes towards the horizon watching for his son. But one day when he goes to look he sees him. I am sure he was dancing, jumping up and down, and super excited. In fact the Bible says he took off running towards him. He completely lost his ability to worry or care what anyone thought about his behavior. All that mattered to him was the son. He didn't sit him down first and tell him the new rules or list of pain and hurts he caused to his family. He didn't mention how reckless he was or rub it in his face. Instead his reaction was to bless his son in all the ways he could think of because he was over the top happy to have him back. The Bible simply says he had compassion. Now the story takes a turn and shines a light on the brother of the prodigal son. He became very jealous (shown in anger) and prideful (began listing
his accomplishments and loyalty to the father). Sometimes the haters in life are the people closest to you. So even after the prodigal comes home you will have a momentary happy ending. But, then there is still work to be done, truths to surface, forgiveness, freedom to embrace and grace. All the good things of God. Have you gone to far to return to the Father? You are never to far if you're still breathing. Follow the example from the story of the prodigal son. Ponder, pray, self reflect and ask God to show you how your eyes have been blind (John 12:40). Then decide to turn and go the other direction, drop the habit, get out of that abusive relationship, stop the spending, stop the secret sins you do not want anyone to know about. Finally, the last example is repent which returns you back to your heavenly Father. The prodigal is returning, its not his first time with the father. So if your returning to the father in rededication think back to how it started the first time. Many of us were children or child-like when we asked Jesus into our lives and heart. As a child you should return holding your heart out as a broken toy for a father to fix. Surrender and shake off the things the world has cluttered your soul with. It reminds me of an old Twiila Paris song "The Warrior is a child". There is a part in this throwback song that says: "They don't know that I go running home when I fall down, They don't know who picks me up when no one is around. I drop my sword and cry for just a while, cause deep inside this armor the warrior is a child." Drop your sword, your mask, lean not on your accomplishments and your wisdom and return to the Father. Let Go of your way and fully surrender. The best ending is coming because God is about to re- write it. He loves a good Prodigal story. My prodigal cat will return one day without any notice and all will be well with my soul.
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The Sports Ledger www.TheSportsLedger.com News & Events NACC THEATRE - The Northeast Alabama Community College Theatre Department is set to present "James and the Giant Peach" at the Tom Bevill Lyceum on April 25-27 and May 2-4, 2025. Show times are 7 p.m. on Friday, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $8 and reserved seating is available. For more info call 256.638.4418 or visit NACC.edu/theatre. ROD RUN - The 17th Annual Cody Renfroe Rod Run will be held at the Crossville City Park on May 10, 2025 from 1-5 p.m. TALLADEGA CONCERT - Justin Moore will headline the Saturday Night Concert before the 2025 Spring's Talladega NASCAR Cup Series Jack Link’s 500, which is set for Sunday, April 27 at 2 p.m. CT. SUPPLY DRIVE - Gadsden State Cherokee is hosting a food drive for the Cherokee County Children’s Advocacy Center, a child-focused facility designed to be a comfortable and safe place for children who have been victimized through abuse or neglect. The public can drop off donations at the academic building through April 30. For more info please call (256) 927-1808 or (256) 927-1800. BOAZ CHAMBER BANQUET - The Boaz area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual banquet on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. The banquet will be held at the Event Center, located at 201 Elizabeth Street. HISTORIC BUILDING - The Eugene N. Prater Administration Building, located on Gadsden State Community College’s Valley Street Campus, has been officially listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage by the Alabama Historical Commission. The designation was granted on November 19, 2024, recognizing the building’s historical significance to education and the local community.
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To help address hunger, Gadsden Regional Medical Center recently donated more than 1,000 jars of peanut butter to the Etowah Community Food Bank. All of that peanut butter was donated by Gadsden Regional’s employees, medical staff members, board members, and community partners during the recent Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive. According to United Way of Etowah County, approximately 17% of adults and over 22% of children experience food insecurity in Etowah County which results in a struggle to put food on the table. Additional donations can be coordinated directly through the Etowah Community Food Bank by contacting Marie Johnson, Executive Director, at 256-504-2568 or emailing etowahfoodbank@gmail.com. Fighting Hunger with Peanut Butter Submitted Photo
Ivey Signs Paid Parental Leave Act employees will receive eight weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, stillbirth or miscarriage of her child. Male employees will
Surrounded by working parents, teachers and public servants from across the state, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law SB199, the Alabama Public Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2025. “In Alabama, we are committed to strengthening families and supporting those who serve our state,” said Governor Ivey. “This new law reflects our values. No parent should have to choose between their paycheck and spending time with their newly welcomed child. Today, Alabama sends a clear message: We value families, and we value our workforce.” Sponsored by state Sen. Vivian Figures and Rep. Ginny Shaver, this law will provide paid parental leave for eligible public employees, including teachers and state workers. Under the law, Female
receive two weeks of paid parental leave in those same circumstances. Adoptive parents of a child aged three or younger will also be eligible for parental leave – eight weeks for one parent and two weeks for the other at the choice of the parents, if both are eligible employees. This law also includes a return-to-work provision, requiring employees to return for at least eight weeks after taking leave, with exceptions in certain circumstances, including serious health conditions. “This is a proud day for Alabama families, and I want to thank Sen. Vivian Figures and Rep. Ginny Shaver for championing this
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effort from the very start,” added Governor Ivey. "Their leadership and commitment to doing what’s right for our teachers, state workers and most importantly, our children, made this bill a reality.
Together, we’re building a stronger Alabama.” “I want to congratulate Governor Ivey and my colleagues in the Legislature for helping Alabama take this significant step forward for working families in
our state. By providing paid parental leave for state employees and education employees, we are not only recognizing the fundamental importance of family, but also investing in the well-being and stability
of our workforce,” said Rep. Ginny Shaver, of Leesburg. “This new law embodies our values and reinforces our commitment to fostering stronger families and supporting our public servants," she added.
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Cornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville will hold its 2025 Graduation Ceremony on May 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Cornerstone Christian Academy Gym. This year's graduating class is led by Valedictorian: Sadie Camp and Salutatorian: Calyn Andrews. The members of the Class of 2025 include: (alphabetical order) Calyn Andrews, Micah Bailey, Camden Bell, Colton Blevins, Noaa Brisendine, Elisha Buttram, Sadie Camp, Chance Carroll, Caleb Coronado, Erin Couch, Lucas Dupree, Chloe Ely, Patricia Hensley, Cameron Hunt, Luke Jeffcoats, Zain Johnson, Lila Laney, Drake Linville, Baeden McAbee, Brody McGee, Makenna Miller, Claire Moncus, Jake Nelson, Kionna O'Tinger, Hannah Perrydore, Ethan Purdy, Evelyn Reed, Chloe Stewart, Trey Stewart, Syler Stone, Lindsey Todd, Emma Wagner, and Presley Williamson. Cornerstone Christian Academy Class of 2025 Submitted Photos Sadie Camp Calyn Andrews
A two-vehicle crash at approximately 12:20 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025 has claimed the life of a Huntsville man. According to Alabama State Troopers, Michael L. Laforest, age 37, was critically injured when the 2014 Ford Edge he was driving collided head-on with the 2010 Honda Odyssey driven by Caitlin H. Hale, age 29, of Hazel Green. Laforest was not using a seat belt at the time of the crash and was transported to Huntsville Hospital, where he succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased. Hale was injured and transported to Huntsville Hospital for treatment. A 4-month-old passenger in the Honda was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The crash occurred on Jordan Road near Twin Oaks Drive North East, approximately two miles north of Huntsville, in Madison County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate. Huntsville Man Killed in Car Crash
On April 9, 2025 Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) responded to the Alabama State House in Montgomery in response to three suspicious letters that were addressed to members of the Alabama House of Representatives. A fourth letter was sent to Governor Kay Ivey’s Office. Each individual letter included a number of pornographic images. ALEA Special Agents immediately identified a person of interest and launched an investigation. The suspect, identified as John Watson, age 54, of Dothan, was arrested and formally charged with four counts of Dissemination of Child Pornography. Additional charges may be forthcoming. Watson was booked into the Houston County Jail with no bond. Watson, a former Driver License Examiner assigned to ALEA’s Driver License Division, was immediately placed on Mandatory Leave on Wednesday, April 9, as the Agency began the administrative process for termination. However, Watson resigned on Thursday, April 10, in lieu of termination. Man Sends Porn to Alabama Governor
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Gadsden State Community College celebrated a major step forward in workforce development on March 19 with the official ribbon cutting of the new Gene Haas Center for Advanced Machining and Engineering Technology. It is a cutting-edge facility designed to train students in advanced manufacturing and precision machining.
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Alabama Ledger www.AlabamaLedger.com D eath Notices 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. Adams Brown Service Funeral Home Darrell Wayne Lang, age 84, of Albertville Dylan James Self, age 30, of Rainbow City Peggy Godfrey Spratling, age 91, formerly of Albertville Aven A. Kerr, age 79, formerly of Albertville Vonda Lee Beard, age 89, of Albertville Johnny Ray Kelley, age 68, of Guntersville Herbert Hoover Rutledge, age 95, of Albertville James Verdell Davis, age 94, of Albertville Ryan Morton, age 34, of Albertville Adams-Buggs Funeral Home in Gadsden George Woods, age 37, of Gadsden Martha Brown, age 72, of Centre Thomas L. "Brucy" Cook, age 48, of Gadsden Lorra Thornton, age 64, of Gadsden Dale Luseff DeFranco, age 76, of Odenville Jeannie Elaine Chappell Jelks, age 68, of Gadsden Bruce Carlton Werts, age 56, of Lineville Robert Clarence Hunter, age 87, of Gadsden Barbara Jean Stoudemire Warren, age 84, of Gadsden Albertville Memorial Chapel Rev. Spencer Leonard Kilgore, age 80, of Albertville Genette Carolton Ogburn, age 88, of Albertville Patricia Ann Hood, passed away at age 65 Myrna Marlene Roden, age 86, of Crossville Wanda Nicholson Holladay Pearce, age 79, of Albertville Ann Garrett, age 85, of Albertville Danny Edwin Tilley Sr., age 74, of Albertville Antonio Tomas Ramirez, age 63, of Albertville Alfonso Cortes, age 54, of Albertville Burt Funeral Home Thomas Randall Hilliard, age 72, of Mentone Donna Marie Couch, age 67, of Fort Payne Edward Eugene Herrin, age 53, of Fort Payne Wynelle Ogletree, passed away at age 85 Larry Wayne Leonard, age 78, of Guntersville Patricia Elaine Guile, age 64, of Albertville Marjorie Jo Ann Wilhold, passed away at age 90 William Ralph Gwathney Jr., passed away at age 61 Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Melissa Smith Farmer, age 64, of Union Grove Marena Rochelle McCann, passed away at age 83 Jacqueline Saint passed away at age 65 Kimberly Fincher, passed away at age 52 Heather Nicole Durham, passed away at age 71 Infant Camille Haven Cinque passed away Dr. Michael Todd Ellis, age 56, of Guntersville Douglas Earl Jeffries, age 61, of Guntersville John H. Atchley, age 75, of Guntersville Netosha Moten Liggons, age 37, of Centre Josie Pruitt, age 57, of Centre Martin Avalos-Vasquez, age 50, of Fort Payne Joseph "Tommy" Cochran, age 76, of Centre Mary Nell Moon, age 83, of Rome, GA Hazel Ayer, age 84, of Centre Bonnie C. Barnes, age 60, of Cedar Bluff Doris Marie Jones, age 96, of Cedar Bluff Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Dennis Wayne Bailey, age 77, of Gadsden Kelli Marie Humphries-Jemison, age 50, of Gadsden Sandra Fuhrman, age 80, of Southside Sara Andrews Putnam, age 75, of Gadsden Coy R. Davis, age 94, of Gadsden Doris Eileen Cook Cash, age 87, of Gadsden John Adrian Lane, age 82, of Rainbow City Martha Betty Armstrong, age 97, formerly of Etowah Co. John Wesley Mulkey, age 87, of Steele Donald Ray Mitchell Sr., age 74, of Gadsden Louil Daniel Watts, Jr. age 67, of Piedmont Barbara Louis Lambert Gandy, age 81, of Ashville Collier-Butler Funeral Home
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Connie Lee Entrekin, age 86, of Gadsden Ray Edward Hope, age 89, of Gadsden Gregory Allen Elkins, age 68, of Rainbow City Collinsville Funeral Home Pauline Blackwell Oliver, age 94, of Collinsville Carolyn Florence Bachelor Samples, age 88, of Collinsville Gary Warnack, age 74, of Collinsville Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Nettie Ester Lancaster, age 82, of Ider Sandra Gail Christopher, age 69, of Ider Millan Cornell Emerson, passed away at age 90 William Grady Dalton, age 86, of Henagar Faye Smith Carter, age 85, of Flat Rock Melissa Carol "Missy" Pope, age 43, of Henagar Jeri Jae Tait, age 62, of Ider James Edward Casseday, age 79, of Jasper, TN Susan Sims Allen, age 77, of Ider Roland Gilbert Miller, age 81, of Chattanooga Valley, TN Edward Earl Garrard, age 74, of Flat Rock Crestwood Funeral Home in Gadsden Pauline Ashworth, passed away at age 95 Lena Sue Hicks Alvis, age 82, of Guntersville Carolyn Huffman, age 70, formerly of Gadsden James William Jackson, age 82, of Gadsden Kenneth Wayne Newton, age 84, of Hokes Bluff Sharon Thomas, age 80, of Gadsden Norman Kenneth Madison, age 87, of Ohatchee Linda Diane Vinson, passed away at age 74 Avril Victoria Wilbanks Horsley, age 81, of Gadsden Etowah Memorial Chapel
Wendy D. Roe, age 71, of Dutton Tammy Walden, age 59, of Blake Community Billy J. Benefield, age 82, of Sylvania Section Funeral Home Virgil Dale Wilson, passed away at age 66 Terry "Radar" Myers, age 69, of Dutton James Allen Kirby, age 62, of Section Claude Keith Manning, age 72, of Section Brenda Gail Little, age 76, of Section Thomas David Nix, age 66, of Henagar Darvin Edward Hurtt, age 73, of Dogtown Mia Lena Etchberger, passed away at age 71 Joel B. Burt, passed away at age 71 Mildred Rupil Barnes, age 90, of Fort Payne June Jacqueline Doris Pyle, age 94, of Alexandria Martha Roberts Killian, passed away at age 80 Robert Carden Ashley, age 66, of Fort Payne Charles Ray Carter, age 64, of Fort Payne William Robert Reed, passed away at age 84 Silvia Doss, age 63, of Rainsville Doris Biddle Morgan, age 92, of Sulpher Springs J. Dale Cole, age 75, of Loveless Community John L. McTenn, age 65, of Fort Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home David Charles Gann, age 72, of Dutton Doris Earlene Bargerstock, age 94, of Fort Payne Michael Dennis Wood, age 56, of Scottsboro Sandra Elaine Graham, age 84, of Rainsville George Felton Rogers, age 96, of Geraldine Tommy Hugh Edmondson, age 71, of Fyffe Pattie Michelle Martin, age 50, of Rainsville William B. Howard Jr., age 78, of Scottsboro Jerry Fred Cozart, age 47, of Collinsville Henry Clay Clark, age 75, of Fort Payne Rickey Gerald Costner, age 75, of Crossville Sandra Wells, age 66, of Fyffe Donna Kay Southers, age 70, of Geraldine Danny Neil Wade, age 61, of Crossville Wendell Jackson Grimes, age 84, of Albertville Mary Evon Lands, age 92, of Section Jacqueline Truss Thompson, age 94, formerly of Ft. Payne Danny Wayne Williams, age 68, of Langston Dominga Lorenzo Castro, age 42, of Albertville Vicki Bright, age 67, of Attalla Lois B. Thomas, age 87, of Albertville Betty Jean McBryar, age 61, of Rainsville Frederick Dale Hall, age 81, of Collinsville Gloria Dianne Parker Albea, age 73, of Fort Payne Karron Fay Davis, age 75, of Crossville Roy Lee Walls, age 77, of Albertville Thomas Edward White Jr., age 55, of Albertville Glenn Hugh Knight, age 82, of Boaz Barbara Jean Knott, age 80, of Dawson Rodney Dale Whitmire, age 63, of Geraldine Laura Kay Owen, age 57, of Fort Payne Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne A convicted Sex offender has been arrested after establishing a camp near a DeKalb County School. According to Sheriff Nick Welden, on Monday, April 7, the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office SRO assigned to Collinsville School received a tip that a convicted sex offender had been seen on school grounds after hours, possibly using school buses for shelter. The Dekalb County Criminal Investigation Unit was notified of the tip and began an investigation into the matter. At approximately 10:45 p.m. that same night, Investigators along with the Collinsville SRO, Deputies, and members of Collinsville Police Department conducted a search of the area where the subject had been seen. Authorities discovered a campsite in a heavily wooded area near the school and the subject was found at that campsite. Welden said the subject has been identified as Kenneth Earl Phillips (67 of Collinsville). Phillips is a convicted sex offender stemming from a Rape 1st conviction in 1992 in St. Clair County. Phillips had recently been registering as “Homeless”. The property where Phillips had established a campsite was owned by the City of Collinsville, and Phillips was arrested for Criminal Trespass 3rd by Collinsville Police Department. Investigators determined that the campsite was located less than 600 feet from Collinsville School’s property line, and less than 1000 feet from the nearest school building. As result, on April 8, a warrant was obtained by Investigators for a SORNA Violation due to Phillips failing to comply with code 15-20A-11 by establishing a residence less than 2000 feet from a school. Phillips was arrested by Deputies at Collinsville Police Department and transported to the Dekalb County Detention Center. Sex offender found camping near school
John Freeman Lake, age 82, of Boaz Betty J. Cook, age 78, of Altoona Gaynell Malone, age 74, of Boaz Janice Clanton Lang, age 68, of Albertville James Fred Hammett, Sr., age 72, of Attalla James Ellis Reed, age 82, of Boaz Geraldine Funeral Home Kimberly Sue Mayfield, age 64, of Gadsden McRae Funeral Home Betty Jean Brown, age 92, of Boaz Sherwin Gaines Wigley, age 72, of Horton Ralph H. Lusk, age 93, of Boaz Larry Ronald Day, age 65, of Boaz
Kenneth Alan Farley, age 66, of Leesburg Mary Elizabeth Nixon, age 81, of Boaz Sandra Vasser, age 68, of Horton Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory Brenda June Vinyard, age 82, of Albertville Gary Newsome, age 66, of Gadsden Brenda Nolin, age 73, of Ashland James Eugene "Jim" Clouse, age 90, of Rainbow City Jeanette Brooks, age 87, of Attalla Bobby Ray Ruple, passed away at age 80 Gregory Clines McCray, age 61, of Altoona Sandra Lynn Smith, age 66, of Rainbow City Terry John Calhoun Jr., age 84, of Rainbow City Michael Joe Aldridge, age 70, of Southside Vivian Marie Morgan, age 85, of Attalla Jimmy Avery Bellew, age 62, of Boaz Verbon Gene Harper, age 79, of Chelsea Richard Wayne Davis, age 84, of Oxford Perry Funeral Home In Centre Ella Ween Brown Myer, age 87, Tuckers Chapel Linda Geneva Armstrong, age 79, of Centre Robert Earl Godfrey, age 81, of Centre Rhonda Faye Johnson, age 53, of Centre Carolyn Sue Lewis, age 81, of Centre Janice Goss Shell, age 65, of Centre Mary Christine Bates, age 91, of Fort Payne Patricia Ann Smith Rogers, passed away at age 81 Robert T. Everett, age 70, of Gaylesville Raymond Wayne Robertson, age 78, of Leesburg
Carl Jack Greene, age 94, of Leesburg Wallace Alvin Cothran, age 89, of Centre Micha Nash, passed away at age 55 Arianna Nash, passed away at age 5 Alma Buttram Waldrop, age 86, of Piedmont Patricia Ann Culberson, age 80, of Centre Thomas Thad Allen, age 84, of Centre Rainsville Funeral Home Wanda Callaham, age 74, of Pisgah Arthur Clayton Scott, age 62, of Fort Payne
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Fort Payne Police Report The following crime report was provided by the Fort Payne Police Department. All persons are presumed innocent until his or her guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. March 24, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 1015 Gault Ave S, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $125.25 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $163.95 Four Arrests • Melvin Oliver Salvador Cruz, age 18 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Theft of Property • Luis Martinez Diaz, age 37 of Boaz, was arrested for Theft of Property • Demarol Antwyna Palmer, age 38 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Harassment • Paul Collins, age 51 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency Three Accidents with No Injuries March 25, 2025 Incidents • Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle – Occurred at 2316 Alabama Ave NE, a 2014 Nissan Rogue was taken, valued at $8,000.00 • Theft of Property – Occurred at Wal-Mart, miscellaneous items were taken, valued at $74.79 Four Arrests • Santiago Bautista Cruz, age 50 of Fort Payne, was arrested for DUI • Javier Diego Ramon, age 24 of Sylvania, was arrested on a Warrant for Assault • Tammy Wynette Lazo, age 50 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • A 16 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Theft of Property Three Accidents with No Injuries March 26, 2025 No Incidents and One Arrest • Santiago Matias, age 32 of Clarksville, GA, was arrested on a Warrant for Fugitive from Justice Two Accidents with Two Injuries • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Dewyer Road SW, Albert Duane Whitmire, age 67 of Rainsville, driving a 2004 Toyota Highlander, struck Perry James Martin, age 60 of Fort Payne, driving a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado. Both drivers were transported to Dekalb Regional by Dekalb Ambulance Service. March 27, 2025 Incidents • Theft of Property – Occurred at 300 8th Street SE, a pair of Adidas shoes and a pair of Nike shoes were taken, valued at $240.00 One Arrest • Stanley Alan Jones, age 47 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Assault at 4:22 pm Four Accidents with One Injury • An accident occurred at Glenn Blvd SW and Interstate 59 northbound entrance, Joni Alajean Posey, age 47 of Fort Payne, driving a 2014 Chevrolet Caprice, struck Andrew Leodore Fongemie, age 21 of Valley Head, driving a 2014 Nissan Xterra. Passenger Austin Lee Posey, age 25 of Fort Payne, was transported to Dekalb Regional by DeKalb Ambulance Service. March 28, 2025 No Incidents and Four Arrests • Pablo Rico Nava, age 48 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Public Intoxication • Calina Marie Ahmed Ballew, age 42 of Fort Payne, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Manufacturing of Synthetic Drugs • Jacob Clark Goza, age 37 of Fort Payne, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear and Three Warrants for Outside Agencies • A 17 year old juvenile male of Fort Payne was arrested for Obstructing Government Operations One Accident with No Injuries March 29, 2025 No Incidents and Two Arrests • Hannah Kailtin Chard, age 29 of Rainsville, was arrested for DUI • Lucille Mercy Tolbert, age 63 of Rainsville, was arrested on a Warrant for Domestic Violence Five Accidents with No Injuries • An accident occurred at Desoto Pkwy NE and Womack Drive NE, Katherine Elizabeth Frenz, age 25 of Mentone, driving a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan, left the roadway and struck a tree. Frenz was transported to Erlanger Hospital by Dekalb Ambulance, three juveniles were transported to TC Thompson Children’s Hospital by Dekalb Ambulance Service. March 30, 2025 Incidents • Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle – Occurred at 205 Grand Ave NW, a Smith & Wesson SD9 9mm was taken, valued at $350. Two Arrests • Bobby Alexander Goolesby, age 29 of Pisgah, was arrested for DUI • Steve Curtis Banion, age 39 of Boaz, was arrested on a Warrant for Outside Agency One Accident with one Injury • An accident occurred at Gault Ave S and 10th Street SE, Frankie Solis Juan, age 20 of Fort Payne, driving a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, struck Mateo Francisco Pedro, age 47 of Fort Payne, driving a 2003 Lincoln Navigator. A passenger in the Silverado, Lisa Francisco, age 43 of Fort Payne, was taken to Dekalb Regional.
Man Arrested for Jet Ski Theft A Gadsden man has been arrested for Theft of Property 1st. According to
the role that technology played in solving this case," said Sheriff Horton "This successful recovery highlights our commitment to protecting residents' property and ensuring justice is served." The suspect is facing charges related to the theft, and the case remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office.
investigation, aided by valuable tips from the public and the Flock Camera System, law enforcement successfully identified a suspect in the case. During an interview with investigators, the suspect admitted to the theft and disclosed the location of the stolen jet ski. Officers were able to recover the watercraft and return it to its rightful owner. "We appreciate the community's support and
Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, Colin Jesse Browning (43) of Gadsden has been arrested and charged with Theft of Property 1st Degree involving a Jet Ski theft. On March 28, 2025, a Whorton Bend resident reported the theft of a jet ski from their private boat dock. Following a thorough
Colin Jesse Browning 16 Arrested for Drugs In March
Authorities arrested and charged 16 people with drug related offenses during the month of March in DeKalb County. On March 4, DeKalb County Deputies, along with Collinsville Police Officers went to a residence on County Road 283 to execute a felony warrant. Marvin Paul Gilbert III (41 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. Also, on March 4 Officers with the Powell Police Department responded to a Domestic Violence call at a residence on College Road. When Officers arrived, they noticed the house had been destroyed and several things had been flipped over. Officers found Zane Michael Allen (31 of Fyffe) in the house with 11 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in his possession. Allen was charged with Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute (cs), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Domestic Violence 3rd. On March 9, Deputies stopped a vehicle on County Road 356 in Grove Oak. Marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found during a search of the vehicle. Christopher Steven Holtzclaw (51 of Grove Oak) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On March 10, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 89 in Mentone finding that both the driver and passenger had outstanding warrants. During a search, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Jonathan Lee Farmer (42 of Mentone) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear. Kimberly Gayle Durham (46 of Mentone) was charged with Violation of release Order (x2), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also on March 10, Deputies and Ider Police Officers were dispatched to a residence on County Road 159 in Ider. Upon arrival, they came into contact with Terry Jay White (62 of Flat Rock) and a female who was giving officers a false name. She was soon identified as Mary Bowman Morgan (56 of Commerce, Ga) and was found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. White was charged with Bond Revocation (x2). Morgan was charged with Violation of Release Order (x3), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Probation Revocation, Escape 2nd, Theft of Property 4th, Use False ID to Obstruct Justice and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. In a third incident on March 10, Henagar Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for driving erratically. Officers noticed open containers in the vehicle and a strong odor of marijuana was coming from the vehicle as well. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found. Eric David Wade (33 of Fort Payne) was charged with DUI (alcohol), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Blake Allen Nerche (33 of Dutton) was charged with Obedience to Police /Fireman, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On March 13, Agents with The Alabama Pardon and Paroles went to a residence on County Road 841 in Fort Payne to follow up with James Derrick Haney (34 of Fort Payne) who is on probation. While there, Agents came into contact with Joyce Marie Haney (51 of Fort Payne) who was in possession of marijuana. James Derrick Haney was found unresponsive in a back room of the home. Narcan was administered and Haney was revived. DAS was called to the scene but Haney refused medical attention and transport to the hospital. During a search of the residence, methamphetamine, marijuana, pills, drug paraphernalia and an undisclosed amount of US currency were found. Joyce Marie Haney was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x4), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Obstructing Government Operations, Cruelty to Animals and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear. James Derrick Haney was charged with Probation Violation, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x4), Persons Forbid to Possess Firearms and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. On March 18, Deputies met with an outside agency to pick up Angela Baker Upton (age 48 of Grant). After arriving at the DeKalb County Detention Center, Upton was found in possession of a suboxone strip, which she did not have a prescription for, and a capsule filled with white powder, which later tested positive for methamphetamine. Upton was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2), Probation Violation and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. Also, on March 18, Deputies made a traffic stop on County Road 179 in the Kilpatrick area for having a switched tag. When the driver exited the vehicle, he threw something underneath which was retrieved by Deputies. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Joshua Wayne Stephens (45 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On March 27, Collinsville Police Officers were conducting a drivers license/safety check point at County Road 51 and County Road 200. A vehicle driven by Dale Curtis Click (60 of Collinsville) approached the checkpoint having a strong odor of marijuana. After a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and marijuana were found. Click was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. Also, on March 27, deputies stopped a vehicle on I-59 finding the driver to be in possession of two bags of kratom. April Blossom Coffey (36 of Pickens, MS) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On March 29, authorities responded to a call on County Road 449 in Flat Rock on a Domestic Violence call. Upon arrival, they made contact with Ricky Lionel Rogers (42 of Flat Rock) finding him to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Rogers was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Crossville Elementary School Sign Damaged The Crossville Elementary School's sign was recently damaged. According to the Crossville Police Department, an unidentified individual passed out, left the roadway, and crashed into the sign. Although the official cause of the accident was not released, police speculated the driver may have had a medical issue. No additional information was available. Photo By Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
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