Alabama Ledger January 2023
A LABAMA L EDGER January 2023 Northeast Alabama Print Edition www.AlabamaLedger.com 12 Pages Published by The Sports Ledger, LLC
Broadband Expansion In Northeast Alabama Over $7 Million Awarded To DeKalb and Jackson Counties
By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently participated in a ceremonial groundbreaking for two broadband internet expansion projects in DeKalb and Jackson counties that total over seven million dollars. DeKalb County has received $3.4 million to provide broadband access to 826 households, businesses and public service institutions in or near Mentone, Valley Head, Fort Payne, Cloudmont, Cloudland, Union Hill, Moon Lake, Ponderosa, Bankhead, Little River East Fork, Little River West Fork, Oakdale, Sylvania Gap and DeSoto State Park. Jackson County received $4.37 million to provide access to 1,818 households, businesses and public buildings in the communities of Dutton, Section, Langston, Powell, Macedonia, Davistown, Pleasant View, Hodge and Hancock Crossing. Combined the two grants total $7.7 million and will provide access to paid broadband service for 2,644 households that are currently unserved in the two counties. The projects are funded by Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund grants awarded through the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has announced that more than $40 million in state transportation funding has been awarded to cities and counties for various road and bridge projects. This includes two projects in Marshall County and two additional projects in Etowah County. DeKalb, Jackson, and Cherokee County did not receive any new state funding in the January announcement. In Marshall County, the City of Guntersville received $900,000 for access management at Highway 69 and Sunset Drive, which will include traffic signal upgrades. Local funds of $71,000 will be included to bring the project total to $971,000. The City of Arab received $470,000 in state funds to upgrade seven traffic signals on US 231 within the city limits, in order to bring them up to
Governor Signs Order To Protect Religious Freedom Guntersville's Olivia Vandergriff is having an impressive basketball season. On January 6, 2023 she scored her 2,000th career point, and on January 21 she earned MVP honors in the Marshall County Basketball Tournament after helping lead Guntersville to a 55-50 county championship victory over Arab. Teammates Tazi Harris, Brylee Hill, and Lainie Phillips joined Olivia on the County's All-Tournament team. The Guntersville Varsity Boys won the 2023 Marshall County Title by defeating DAR 81-59. Find more tournament info inside. Varsity Girl's MVP Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
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Alabama Speaker of the House and Rainsville Native Nathaniel Ledbetter (left) was in his hometown to help support a new broadband expansion project. He is pictured with Rainsville Police Chief Michael Edmondson, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, and Rainsville Assistant Police Chief Matt Crum.
across every corner of our state has been a top priority during my time as governor, and it will continue to be as we move into these next four years," added Ivey. “If you want proof that what the state is doing on broadband is working – look no further than the projects currently underway here in these communities,” said Farmers Cooperative CEO Fred Johnson. “Almost all unserved and underserved portions of these counties will have broadband access as a result of these projects, and I thank Governor Ivey and her administration for giving us the support we needed to make this possible.” Since 2018, Alabama has invested $63.9 million congestion. Local funds of $302,977 will also be used to bring the projects total to $703,881. The state funding was made available through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program- II (ATRIP-II), a program created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act requires ATRIP-II to be an annual program setting aside a minimum of $30 million off the top of ALDOT’s share of new gas tax revenue for projects of local interest on the state highway system. “I am proud to announce the largest round of local funding since the passage of the Rebuild Alabama Act as I close out my first term and gear up to begin the next four years,” said Governor Ivey. “Our decision to address Alabama’s infrastructure challenges is paying major dividends in several vital areas, and I am thrilled to continue building
“To thrive in a 21st century world and a 21st century economy, broadband must be made readily available so additional job opportunities can be created, education can be expanded past the walls of our classrooms and healthcare services can be improved. The projects underway will bring world class broadband service to the majority of the currently unserved portions in DeKalb and Jackson counties, serving as prime evidence that the state’s plan for expanding digital infrastructure is working efficiently,” said Governor Ivey. “Providing access to high-speed internet connectivity for Alabamians current design standards. This includes increasing signal heights, upgrading poles and signal heads, and adding emergency vehicle preemption. No local funds for the project were disclosed. In Etowah County, Rainbow City was awarded $1,500,000 to access management on Highway 77 from Church Street to Sherwood Drive. This will include a new traffic signal. The funds will also be used to resurface Church Street from US 411 to Highway 77. Local funds of $266,252.22 will also be added to bring the project total to $1,766,252.22. The project is one of several around the state that is valued at over a million dollars. The second project in Etowah County is in Gadsden. The city received $400,904 for intersection improvements at AL-1/US- 278/US-431 and AL-291 (Hood Avenue). This will include reconfiguring lane uses to help decrease traffic
of state dollars through grant awards supporting 100 projects through the Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund. Through this program, 22,433 previously unserved addresses now have access to high-speed internet. An additional 39,196 currently unserved addresses are anticipated to have access to high-speed internet within the next two years. Once all Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund projects awarded to date have been completed, access to broadband service will be available to more than 61,000 Alabama households, businesses and community institutions that currently have no option to subscribe. on this momentum by moving forward this year’s projects.” The state has now awarded more than $140 million in state transportation funds under ATRIP-II since the program’s creation in 2019. There were 33 projects selected for funding for a total of just over $40 million in state transportation funding. Of those awarded projects, 18 were from cities and counties putting forward more than $7 million in local funds. Under the ATRIP-II program, there is no requirement that local governments put up matching funds to be eligible. The projects were selected by the ATRIP-II Committee created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. It is anticipated that a number of the selected projects will be under contract during the 2023 fiscal year. All projects are required to move forward within two years of the awarding of funds.
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed Executive Order 733, “Promoting and Defending Religious Liberty Through Implementation of the Alabama Religious Freedom Amendment,” to further strengthen protections for religious liberty in Alabama. “Religious freedom is the cornerstone of the American way of life, and as Governor, I will always protect the rights of Alabamians and ensure they are free to exercise their beliefs as provided in the Constitution,” said Governor Ivey. “As I have promised, under my watch, our state government will always reflect the values of our people.” Executive Order 733 ensures the enforcement of the Alabama Religious Freedom Amendment, which was proposed and ratified in 1998 as a reaction to federal court decisions viewed as hostile to the free exercise of religion. To that end, the order specifically sets out several well-established legal principles providing religious-liberty protections
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businesses a government license, state contractors, grant recipients, state employees and recipients of government benefits. For example, one holding provision requires state executive-branch agencies to consider potential burdens on religious exercise when they adopt administrative rules. Another provision requires agencies to allow state employees to express their faith to the same extent that they allow employee expression that is not religious in nature. Governor Ivey has a record of protecting religious freedom in the state of Alabama. Most recently, Governor Ivey met with the Oakwood Academy boys’ basketball team after the Seventh Day Adventist school was forced to forfeit its playoff game due to the team’s observance of Sabbath. The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) policy that forced the team’s forfeiture has since been amended to accommodate faith-based scheduling requests.
Transportation Projects Approved
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The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has designated Saturday, February 4, 2023, as hunting season’s Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. On February 4, youth under age 16 who are accompanied by a licensed adult hunter as well as military personnel on active duty and veterans (as defined in section 101 of U.S. Code: Title 38) may hunt for waterfowl statewide. Regular waterfowl season shooting hours, bag limits, legal arms and ammunitions apply to the special days. Hunting area rules and regulations also apply. To participate in the hunt, youth must be accompanied by a licensed adult supervisor. Only one firearm will be allowed per youth and only the youth hunters will be permitted to utilize the firearm for hunting unless the adult meets the requirements of a veteran or active-duty military personnel. The adult supervisor must remain within arm’s length of the youth at all times and may accompany up to two youth participants during the hunt. The adult is also expected to review the rules of firearm safety and hunter ethics with each youth and ensure they are followed. Youth is defined as an individual age 15 years and younger. Adult is defined as an individual age 21 years and older, or as the parent of the youth. The adult must have a state hunting license, state and federal waterfowl stamps and a free Harvest Information Program registration. Veterans and active duty military personnel must be in possession of a valid proof of service such as a military ID, Veterans Administration ID, veteran ID, veteran validation on their driver’s license or a copy of their DD Form 214. Possession of the mandatory hunting licenses and stamps is also required. For more information about the Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days, contact WFF Migratory Gamebird Coordinator Seth Maddox at Seth.Maddox@dcnr.alabama.gov or (334) 242- 3469, or visit www.outdooralabama.com/waterfowl. Youth Waterfowl Hunting Day
The Alabama Legislature passed the Alabama Uniform Concealed Carry Permit Act in 2021. Act Number 2021- 246 officially went into effect on January 1, 2023. The Act requires the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to develop, create, maintain, and administer a searchable state Firearm Prohibited Person (FPP) Database that enables law enforcement officers across the state to learn of a person’s inability to possess a firearm. The database was created for the purpose of providing law enforcement with a means to check and gather accurate information, to provide officers with situational awareness relative to the individuals they encounter in order to protect both citizens and visitors as well as law enforcement. Regardless if law enforcement officers are issuing a citation on a traffic stop or investigating criminal activity, officers using the Law Enforcement Tactical System (LETS) can now receive notifications concerning an individual’s inability to possess a firearm. ALEA’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division successfully completed and began the testing phase of the new database in August of 2022. The database was fully operational and compliant with the Act on Oct. 1, 2022. The estimated cost(s) of the database is a one-time fee of approximately $400,000 and $45,000 annually. The annual fee includes the infrastructure of the system such as the server, license and maintenance. The Alabama Legislature also passed the Open Carry or Permit-less Carry (Act 2022-133) which repealed the Permit to Carry Pistol in Vehicle or Concealed (13A-11-73) law and eliminates the requirement for Alabama citizens to obtain a permit to carry a concealed pistol. Citizens should be advised that this Permit-less Carry Law only pertains to the state of Alabama. Anyone planning to travel across state lines with a concealed pistol, should be aware of concealed permit laws in other state that may require a permit. Firearms Prohibited Person Database Now In use in Alabama
Cornerstone Christian's Evie Reed (#3) dribbles around a Pineview defender during the first varsity basketball game in the school's new Gymnasium on January 10, 2023. Cornerstone Christian Competes in New Gym Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, The Sports Ledger
DeKalb Bank opened it's doors on Valentine's Day in 1964 and it served Crossville and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. DeKalb Bank held it's 50th Anniversary celebration on February 13, 2004. Since then, the bank has been sold and changed names. It is now First Southern State Bank. However, the location is still standing and it is a landmark in the Crossville community.
DeKalb Bank Staff Members at 50th Anniversary Celebration in February 2004 were (Seated L-R) Veda Carter, Myra Pierce, Robert Ward; (Standing L-R) Leisa Stancil, Angie Kidd, Bennie Clayton, Chasity Patterson, Jennifer Harbour, Joan Rice, Kim Jolley, Sandy Walker Drain, Billy Poe, Myra Roden, Mike Lowe, Keri Scott, Rae Ellen Peek, and Teresa Wiggins.
DeKalb Bank Director James Floyd "Doc" Holcomb attended the bank's 50th anniversary.
Former DeKalb County Circuit Court Clerk Jimmy Lindsey greets DeKalb Bancshares Chairman W. M. Beck, Jr. and his wife Ramona during DeKalb Bank's 50th Anniversary. Also pictured is former County Commission President Sidney Holcomb and former Sheriff Cecil Reed.
These ladies worked at DeKalb Bank in Crossville for many years. They are: (L-R) Sue Shirey, Sue West Waddell, Beatrice Johnston Strickland Bruce, and Mary C. Gilbert.
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NACC Named State's Leader In Cultural Experiences Intelligent.com, which
With funds provided by the Alabama Legislature and the Alabama Community College System, Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) continues to make a major impact in supporting students at tech centers and high schools with scholarships for career tech education. For the Spring Semester (2023) alone, the college awarded $365,228 in career tech and supporting core course scholarships to students in Jackson County at the Earnest Pruett Center of Technology (EPCOT) and North Jackson, North Sand Mountain, Pisgah, Section, Skyline, Woodville, and Scottsboro High Schools. A total of $332,592 went to students at the DeKalb Technical School, as well students at Collinsville, Crossville, Fyffe, Geraldine, Ider, Plainview, Sylvania, Valley Head, and Fort Payne High Schools. "This is a tremendous program, and we are so glad to provide it to our area students," stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. "This level of funding is for what the state considers high priority jobs - jobs that are badly needed in our area and for which there are many available to obtain when our students complete their programs." Campbell thanked the college’s service area Legislators for supporting this program—Senator Steve Livingston, Speaker of the House Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter, and Rep. Mike Kirkland. “By supporting this our Legislators show a great dedication to workforce training and future jobs for our young students,” Campbell stated. The amounts mentioned are for Spring Semester only, and these scholarships will be available to students in the Summer and Fall Semesters at Northeast in this fiscal year and beyond. is a private, non-sponsored company, has identified Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) in Rainsville as having the best cultural experiences of the 27 community colleges in Alabama. The website notes that the college “has built a reputation for outstanding cultural arts programs in the region and the humanities.” Additionally, it is noted that the college has a state- of-the-art Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Technology Center, and is completely wired for Wi-Fi with 10-gig broadband. “It is a fundamental value of the college that students have cultural experiences made available to them regardless of their major or certificates,” stated Dr. David Campbell, President of NACC. “These cultural events expand their knowledge and interests. They are great for community involvement as well,” Campbell said. “We are proud to be able to provide these events to our students and the community.” Among the events the college sponsors are a performance by the Alabama Ballet, featuring
Ivey Awards $2.65 Million to Fight Homelessness By Brandon K. Pierce | Alabama Ledger Alabama Governor Kay Ivey gave many Alabamians an early Christmas present by announcing on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 that she is awarding $2.65 million to help folks in the state who are homeless, or at-risk of becoming homeless, obtain shelter and other related services. The funds from the federal Emergency Solutions Grants program will assist 12 governments and nonprofit organizations to provide shelter, legal and health services and other assistance to help individuals and families who face losing their homes or are already homeless. This includes $31,000 to Marshall County Home Place Inc. in Guntersville to provide emergency shelter in Marshall County. “Helping others in need is the Alabama way, and our folks’ unrelenting desire to do so is one of the many things that makes our state so special,” said Governor Ivey. “Unfortunately, homelessness is a very real issue facing our communities, and it’s on us as Alabamians to change that. I’m proud to allocate these funds towards ensuring those less fortunate have a safe, warm shelter to spend the holidays.” The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) is administering the grants from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ADECA administers an array of programs supporting law enforcement and traffic safety, economic development, energy conservation, water resource management and recreation development. Listed below are the other awarded agencies, the amount, area served and sub-recipient agencies. • City of Florence - $300,000 to contract with Safeplace Inc., the Community Action Agency of Northwest Alabama and the Salvation Army to offer homelessness prevention assistance, rapid re-housing and related services to residents in Colbert, Franklin, Marion, Lauderdale, Lawrence and Winston counties • City of Huntsville - $400,000 to contract with AshaKiran Inc., Catholic Center of Concern, Community Action Partnership of Huntsville/Madison and Limestone Counties Inc., Crisis Services of North Alabama, Disabled American Veterans, Family Services Center, First Stop, North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless, New Futures Inc. and Wellstone Inc. to provide services in Huntsville. • The Right Place for Housing and Support (Anniston) - $200,000 to provide street outreach, emergency shelter and housing assistance for persons in Calhoun, Cherokee, DeKalb and Etowah counties. • Second Chance (Anniston) - $200,000 to provide emergency shelter and rapid re-housing for domestic violence victims and their families in Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Etowah, Randolph and Talladega counties. • The Link of Cullman County (City of Cullman) - $250,000 to provide emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, street outreach and rapid re-housing for victims in Cullman County. • YWCA of Central Alabama (Birmingham) - $200,000 to provide emergency shelter, homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing for domestic violence victims in Blount, Jefferson and St. Clair counties. • Shelby County Commission - $150,148 to contract with Family Connections, SafeHouse of Shelby County Inc. and Shelby Emergency Assistance to provide emergency shelter, homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing for residents in Shelby County. • Montgomery Area Coalition for the Homeless (also known as the Mid-Alabama Coalition for the Homeless) - $350,000 to contract with Family Promise of Montgomery, the Montgomery Area Family Violence Program (also known as the Family Sunshine Center), Friendship Mission Inc. and Hands On River Region to provide street outreach, homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing for persons in Autauga, Bullock, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties. • SAN Inc. (Turning Point, Tuscaloosa) - $100,000 to provide emergency services and rapid re-housing for victims of domestic violence in Bibb, Fayette, Hale, Lamar, Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties. • The Salvation Army (Mobile and Baldwin counties) - $300,000 to provide emergency shelter for people in those two counties. • Penelope House Inc. (Mobile) - $177,000 to provide emergency shelter for domestic violence victims Pisgah Head Basketball Coach Carey Ellison became the newest member of the AHSAA 700 Wins Coaches’ Club following his team's 90-80 win over rival North Sand Mountain in January 2023. The win gave Ellison an overall record of 700-176 in varsity basketball competition. 700 Club Member Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
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Cinderella on February 24; an annual Sand Mountain Soiree, featuring the renowned Interior Designer Beverly Farrington on March 4; a regionally respected Southern Writers Forum; a Latino Festival; a highly attended and popular Music on the Mountain Concert; creatively-themed music concerts by the college’s Concert Band, String Band, Jazz Band and Vocal Choir throughout the year; art displays; children’s storybook walks at the college’s nature trail sponsored by the NACC Learning Resources Center; the Cedar Hill Cemetery Stroll; teacher workshops; Broadway-like plays by the notified by the ACCS office that the college will receive $1,969,602 million for these career tech scholarships to award for 2023. "We plan on awarding every penny of the funding that is allotted to us, also," Campbell stated. "This is a great program, and we thank our system, the ACCS, and our legislators for making it available to us and our students." The college system grants appropriations to colleges based on a formula consisting of a college’s total hour production, career tech credit hour production, dual enrollment credit production, and the utilization of prior year funds. Dual enrollment is a program in which students receive high school and college credit toward graduation at the same time. The program helps students
NACC Community Theater, featuring the play Matilda in April and two other major productions during the year; the band Alabama’s Songwriters Showcase; Student Robotic contests; Youth STEM workshops; an extraordinary NACC Gala; an NACC Boos and Paws Dog Costume Contest; a Golf Tournament; and a Tour of Homes Event. “Our faculty, staff, and students love entertaining themselves with various events throughout the year also,” Campbell stated, “Such as with Halloween costume parties, a Christmas Fiesta with Latino dress, and a tamale luncheon by our Hispanic Hola Club.”
“We take education at Northeast, and our student transfer success rate, job placement rate, five Aspen Prize recognitions, and completion rate all reflect this,” Campbell stated. “Having enjoyable, very seriously fun, stimulating activities and events on campus is a part of this. Additionally, we are adding sports to our activities. We now have golf and eSports teams, with men’s and women’s cross country starting in Fall 2023, and women’s softball complete with a state-of-the art stadium starting in Fall 2024. Soccer and women’s volleyball may be added soon as well."
Career Tech Students Receive Over $690,000 in scholarships to NACC Northeast has been
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graduate earlier from high school and college. This is important to students and their families as well as the Alabama economy, in which there is a major shortage of jobs in some areas. For the 2022 fiscal year the college awarded $604,122 in career tech scholarships to high school students in Jackson County and $683,490 to high school students in DeKalb County. This was a total of
$1,287,612.
High priority programs include Machine Tool Technology, Welding, HVAC, STEM, Plumbing, Healthcare, and core courses in English, Mathematics, and Science appropriate to the major. For info about job training and workforce call 256-228-6001 ext. 2217 (Kerry Wright) , ext. 2254 (Seferina Valey), or ext. 2361 (Melissa Ledbetter).
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Authorities Arrest 11 For Drugs in December
Criminal Mischief
An Attalla man has been arrested for causing damage to a vehicle. According to Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, Jacob Carl Dillard has been arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 1st and Reckless Endangerment for an incident that took place in the Duck Springs Community. Sheriff Horton said that Dillard was in a verbal altercation with someone and began throwing large rocks at the vehicle that was trying to leave the residence. Dillard caused over $2,500 in damage to the vehicle and put the occupants at risk of being injured. Dillard was arrested on January 5, 2023, after authorities found him hiding at the Budget Inn, in County Sheriff Nick Welden, authorities were made aware that an individual residing near Powell who was suspected of being involved in possessing child pornography. Investigators received the tip through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. On December 13 2022, an investigator, who was also assigned to the Alabama Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, went to the residence of Toney Dewayne Chapman, age 59 of Section. The suspect was found to be in possession of numerous illegal images and/or videos that he was storing on a cellphone. After further interviewing, investigation, and digital analysis, Chapman was charged with ten (10) counts An investigation is underway at the Etowah County Detention Center after an inmate was found in distress and died during the incident. Sheriff Jonathon Horton said an inmate was found in distress during a nighttime security check. Medical staff at the jail started care immediately and an ambulance was called. However, the inmate, from Michigan, was pronounced
DeKalb County authorities closed out last year with 11 reported drug related arrests in the month of December. Sheriff Nick Welden's office reported that on Tuesday, December 6, a search warrant was conducted at a residence on Brookfield Circle in Henagar by Officers with Henagar Police Department, Deputies and Narcotics Agents with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. During the search, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found in the residence. Steven Edwards Ivey (44 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On Friday, December 9, Deputies went to a residence on County Road 54 in the Dawson/Geraldine area to serve civil papers. After Deputies arrived, Juanita Marie Ryan (55 of Geraldine) led the Deputies inside. Upon entering, Deputies found methamphetamine, controlled pills and drug paraphernalia. Christopher William Amos (53 of Guntersville), was also inside the residence and after further checking, was found to have active warrants. Ryan was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession with Intent and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Amos was charged with Theft of Property 1st , Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, Unlawful Possession with Intent, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 1 Failure to Appear warrant. On Saturday, December 10, a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 68. During the stop, a K-9 unit assisted in locating 120 grams of Kratom in the vehicle. Andrew Taylor Young (29 of Madison) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On Monday, December 12, an Officer with Ider Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75. The officer found the driver to be in possession of marijuana, ecstasy pills and drug paraphernalia. Ashia Shawn Morris (35 of Chattanooga, TN) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also on December 12, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 68 in Crossville and found the driver
to be in possession of prescription medication without a having a prescription. Holly Ladonna Vanzandt (40 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, DUI (controlled Substance) and Tampering with Physical Evidence. On Tuesday, December 13, Deputies responded to a residence on County Road 511 in Rainsville after receiving several complaints of drug activity. After arriving, Deputies found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Ronald Kevin Coots (56 of Rainsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kyla Marie Dabbs (32 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and 4 Failure to Appear warrants. Also on December 13, Narcotics Agents conducted a search warrant on Turner Avenue in Fort Payne. During the search, methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found. Waylon Eric Pope (32 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st. On Friday, December 23, Deputies were looking for a vehicle that had left the scene of an accident in the Grove Oak area. Deputies spotted the vehicle and tried to initiate a traffic stop. The driver of the vehicle, attempted speeding away but a short time later pulled over. The driver was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Christopher Allen Guinn (35 of Pisgah) was charged with Attempt to Elude, Receiving Stolen Property 1st, DUI (controlled substance), Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Littering, Leaving Scene of an Accident and Parole Violation. On Saturday, December 31, Narcotics Agents, along with Officers with the Rainsville Police Department and Deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, spoiled one person's New Year's Eve. Authorities conducted a search warrant on County Road 180 in Rainsville. During the search, over 80 grams of methamphetamine was seized, as well as drug paraphernalia. Terry Ray Sargent (63 of Rainsville) was charged with Trafficking in any Illegal Drug and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Jacob Carl Dillard
Alabama City. Dillard was found hiding under a bed. In addition to Criminal Mischief 1st and Reckless Endangerment, he had three additional warrants, which were served on him as well. Those warrants were Theft of property, a bond revocation, and probation violation Dillard was booked into the Etowah County jail with no bond set at the time of the press release.
Section Man Arrested for Child Pornography A Section man has been charged with ten counts of possession of child porn. According to DeKalb
Jacob Carl Dillard of possession of child pornography and arrested. “We are dedicated to working closely with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Internet Crime Against Children to help combat this illegal activity. Any crime that is harmful or threatening to our children will be dealt with aggressively and will be investigated to the fullest extent possible," said Welden. "I would like to thank our investigators for the outstanding work on this case and the cases endangering our children.” deceased after lifesaving measures were given. The name was not released. The Marshall County Sheriff's Office was called as per policy for an outside agency to investigate. The body has been transported to the State Forensic Lab for examination. Any evidence will then be presented to the Etowah County District Attorney's Office.
A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 has claimed the life of a Blountsville man. According to Alabama State Troopers Robert F. Wray, age 30, was fatally injured when the 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass that he was driving left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. Wray was not using a seat belt at the time of crash and he was partially ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred on Joy Road near Bama Lane, approximately two miles south of Blountsville, in Blount County. No additional info was available as State Troopers continue to investigate. Man Killed in Crash
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State Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division investigated crashes that resulted in 586 fatalities during 2022. That number marks 19 fewer lives lost on Alabama’s roadways than in 2021. State Troopers investigated a total of 31,990 traffic crashes, which resulted in 10,914 injuries and the 586 fatalities. Crashes declined by 2,185 and injuries were down 646 in 2022 from the 2021 totals. “We would like to thank the motoring public for their diligence and continuous efforts in assisting law enforcement, which enabled ALEA Troopers to reduce the number of traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities, ultimately making Alabama roadways safer. However, this extended holiday travel period still reminds us that we need to remain constant in our resolve to create an environment of safety on our state’s roadways. Unfortunately, this year there were 14 lives tragically lost,” said ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor. The fatal holiday period crashes occurred in Baldwin, Chambers, Chilton, Dallas, DeKalb, Elmore, Jefferson, Limestone, Marshall, Monroe and Tuscaloosa counties. Of those killed, 11 were drivers, and three were passengers. All were traveling in vehicles equipped with seat belts, four individuals were using them, nine were not. In one case, it is unknown whether a seat belt was used. The extended holiday travel period spanned over nine days and began at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, and ended at midnight Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. “Our Troopers did a phenomenal job this year actively patrolling and working numerous high visibility details in order to reduce crashes and save lives. However, they were tasked with notifying the loved ones of these 14 individuals following the fatal crashes over the holiday season. This is one of the most difficult parts of our job and we at ALEA offer our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones," said Colonel Jimmy Helms, Director of ALEA’s Department of Public Safety. Crossville Teenager Killed in Crash A two-vehicle crash on Sunday, January 1, 2023 claimed the life of a Crossville teenager. According to Alabama State Troopers, the 17-year-old was fatally injured when the 2020 Dodge Charger the teen was driving collided with a 2011 Dodge Ram, driven by Julian Garcia, age 28, of Guntersville. After the initial impact both vehicles left the roadway, struck a ditch, and caught fire. The juvenile was pronounced deceased at the scene of the crash. PAGE 5 www.AlabamaLedger.com Alabama Troopers Reported 586 Traffic Fatalities in 2022 The crash occurred on Alabama 168 near the 15 mile marker, approximately five miles east of Boaz in Marshall County. No additional information was available as State Troopers continue to investigate the incident. Former Credit Union Employee Arrested An Arab man has been arrested by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) after using his access as an employee with a Pensacola credit union to commit various crimes. Wade Hampton Helms, age 34 of Arab, was arrested on a FDLE warrant on one count of offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer networks and electronic devices; eight counts of criminal use of personal identification information; 34 counts of unlawful possession of personal identification information; and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communications device. All charges are felonies in the State of Florida. FDLE’s investigation began in September 2022, when internal fraud investigators with a Pensacola-area credit union reported possible fraud related to Helms, who at the time lived in Pensacola and was an employee of the credit union. Agents discovered that Helms misused his employee access to compromise dozens of credit union member accounts, taking the members’ personal identification information and providing it to third parties via the dark web. He also assisted the third parties to gain access to the credit union member accounts, resulting in the third parties stealing funds from the accounts. The credit union has notified members whose information was compromised. Helms was arrested by the Arab (Alabama) Police Department on the FDLE warrant and transported to Pensacola, Florida, where he was booked into the Escambia County Jail on a $47,000 bond. The case will be prosecuted by the State Attorney’s Office, First Judicial Circuit.
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The Gadsden State Alumni Association recently presented Alumni of the Year Awards. Pictured are Dr. Kathy Murphy, President of Gadsden State; Kelsey Taylor, Outstanding Academic Faculty; Joe Hulsey, Outstanding Technical Faculty; Garen Mullen, Distinguished Service Award Winner; Brad Finley, Alumni of the Year; John Roberson, director of Development and Alumni Relations; and Julie White, vice president of the Alumni Association. Not pictured is Beverly Elam, Outstanding Support Staff. Gadsden State Alumni Association Presents Annual Awards Photo Courtesy of Gadsden State
DOUGLAS AREA SENIORS - The Douglas Senior Center offers fellowship with area senior citizens, games and a nutritious meal each weekday. The Senior Center is located at 335 Stadium Circle in Douglas, which is across from the High School. The senior center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. for those age 60 and older. For more information call 256-840-1440. START STRONG SCHOLARSHIP - Gadsden State Community College is awarding Start Strong Scholarships for the 2023-24 academic year. The scholarship covers up to six hours of tuition and fees for the 2023 fall semester and 2024 spring semester. It is open to graduating high school seniors. Applications are due March 1. Full- time, eligible students can get a combined 12 hours of credit paid for through the Start Strong Scholarship Program. The scholarship is not limited to those living within the Gadsden State service area. The Start Strong Scholarship will pay in-state tuition for out-of-state students. This is Gadsden State’s second year to award these scholarships worth almost $2,000 each. ACT PREP COURSE - Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Program is offering two Saturday ACT preparation classes covering four core subjects – English, reading, math and science. Classes will meet at the Cardinal Tutoring Center located in Allen Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. The session time and dates are from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 28 and April 8. Registration is $99 and students can register for the session of their choice. Once registered a confirmation email will be sent containing instructions and items needed for the class. To register, visit www.gadsdenstate.edu/continuinged. For more information call Pam Clough at 256-549-8462 or email pclough@gadsdenstate.edu. STAINED GLASS ART CLASS - Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Program is offering “Beginner’s Introduction to Stained Glass Art.” Classes will be held on Jan. 31 at 10 a.m.; Feb. 2 at 5:30 p.m.; and Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Glass Room Studio, 401 Duncan St., Gadsden. Students will be introduced to the art of stained glass by the instructor through hands-on instruction. Using the Tiffany Foil Method, workshop participants will complete and design a heart shaped sun- catcher. All materials and use of studio tools are included in the workshop registration. Aprons will be provided. Closed-toe shoes are required and jewelry should be limited. Beverages may be brought in a closed-top container, but no food is allowed in the studio. Registration cost is $40 for a four-hour workshop with a limit of four students per session. Participants must pre-register. Registration and payment may be made at Gadsden State Continuing Education or with The Glass Room Studio. To register please visit www.gadsdenstate.edu/continuinged. For more information, please call Pam Clough at 256-549-8462 or email pclough@gadsdenstate.edu. Call 256-390-4008 with questions about the class. DUI WRECK - A single-vehicle crash has resulted in the arrest of a Rainsville woman. According to Alabama State Troopers, Mercedes L. Rugart, age 32, was charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) when the 2021 Chevy Tahoe that she was driving left the roadway, struck a culvert, a utility pole and overturned. The crash occurred on Alabama 35 near Ryan Street, in Jackson County. No additional information was available. Announcements
According to authorities one person has died after a vehicle crash on I-59 near Fort Payne. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 15, 2023 the Fort Payne Police Department responded to an accident on I-59 North near Lebanon Road. Authorities reported that Francisco Felipe Juan, age 23 of Fort Payne, who was driving a 2012 Infinitiy G37, struck a cable barrier and then struck Sybil L Duncan, age 43 of Etowah, TN, who was driving a 2022 KIA Rio. Francisco Juan was airlifted to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. Passenger Alex Randy Marroquin, age 21 of Fort Payne, was transported to DeKalb Regional by DeKalb Ambulance Service, and passenger Gavino Diego Francisco, age 21 of Fort Payne, was transported to Erlanger Hospital by DeKalb Ambulance Service. Gavino later passed away as a result of his injuries. Sybil Duncan was airlifted to Erlanger Hospital. At the time of the press release, Juan and Duncan were still in Erlanger Hospital and the accident was still under investigation. Head-on Collision Kills Cedar Bluff Woman One Dead After Vehicle Hits I-59 Cable Barrier A 22-year-old Cedar Bluff Woman has died as a result of what authorities reported as a "head-on" collision. The two-vehicle crash occurred on January18, 2023 Clair M. Bryant, age 22, was fatally injured when the 2008 Jeep Cherokee that she was driving collided head-on with a 2020 Dodge Durango driven by Taleena L. Kelley, 53, of Cave Spring, GA. Bryant was pronounced deceased at the scene. Kelley was injured and transported to Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, in Rome, GA. The crash occurred on Alabama 9 near Cherokee County 80, approximately three miles north of Cedar Bluff, in Cherokee County. No additional info was available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate. Two Killed After Being Ejected in Car Crash Two individuals died after being ejected during a car crash in Cherokee County. According to Alabama State Troopers, a single-vehicle crash on January 19, 2023 claimed the life of 21-year- old Brittney D. Hayes, of Piedmont, and an unidentified 18-year-old of Vidalia, GA. Authorities reported that two individuals were fatally injured when the 2003 Ford Explorer they were passengers in, left the roadway, struck a mound of dirt and overturned. Hayes and the teen were both ejected and not using seat belts at the time of crash. They were both pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver, Cameron S. Drummond, age 20, of Chatsworth, GA, and another passenger, Blake A. Broome, 22, of Piedmont, were both injured and transported to Regional Medical Center Hospital (RMC) for treatment. The crash occurred on Cherokee County 175 near Cherokee County 176, approximately five miles north of Piedmont, in Cherokee County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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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 Ellen May Willmore, age 88, of Albertville Ralph Gary Dean, age 71, of Albertville Verna Jean Clark, age 71, of Albertville Harold Wallace Mock, age 92, of Albertville Eric Ray Parrish, age 32, of Albertville Michael Scott Snider Sr., age 61, of Boaz Lance Tracy Berry, age 84, of Boaz Donna Kay Allen, age 59, of Albertville Gary Michael Gore, age 50, of Albertville Bonnie Jean Britton, age 79, of Albertville Marshall Wayne Costner, age 73, of Albertville Nellie Jo Baugh, age 89, of Albertville Nathan Wayne Gregg, age 50, of Boaz Shelia Gail "Johnson" Walker, age 64, of Huntsville Walter Lester "Top" Smith, age 93, of Crossville Octavio Gonzalez-Hernandez, age 73, of Albertville Barbara Gail Swords, age 77, formerly of Albertville Gertrude Gaynell Coby, age 85, of Albertville Sandra Ilene Stracener, age 60, of Fyffe Pamela Underwood Moore, age 66, of Guntersville Billie Sue Dalrymple, age 90, of Albertville Albertville Memorial Funeral Home Arnold "Herbie" Steven Combs, age 68, of Albertville Linda G. Teele, age 76, of Boaz Mark Franklin Pankey, age 58, formerly of Albertville Gregory Scott Berry, age 52, of Albertville Angel Lynn Stover Lemley, age 50, of Albertville Infant Paisley Rayne Chamblee, of Boaz Peggy Sue Scott, age 63, of Boaz Shelba Jean Brock McCain, age 84, of Albertville Tom Nolen, age 83, of Albertville Linda Ann Hammett, age 77, of Boaz Bobby R. Childress, age 88, of Albertville Nova Lee Cofield, age 85, of Albertville Dorothy Nell Barkley, age 89, of Albertville Dawson Lynn Lasseter, age 18, of Geraldine Sandra Rebecca Benefield, age 79, of Guntersville Rita Ann Smith, age 66, of Albertville Burt Funeral Home Bobby Joe Jones, Sr., age 86, of Fort Payne Lula Marie Goan, age 88, of Mentone Bonnie Mayfield, age 93, of Gadsden Karan Ruth Brand, age 59, of Bloutsville Toni Mahoney Knie, age 80, of Geraldine Paula Marie Neyman, age 74, of Fort Payne Joyce Stone Clark, age 73, of Fort Payne Mary Garrett Wisner, age 93, of Rainsville Ronald Timothy Wheat, age 72, of Mentone Charles Wesley Blalock, age 66, of Mentone Carr Funeral Home in Boaz Bessie "Bett" Mae Tillman, age 92, of Birmingham Elaine Reynolds, age 53, of Albertville Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Billy Gene Moore, age 72, of Guntersville John Wayne Patterson, passed away at age 68 Morris David Overbeck, passed away at age 82 Leonard L. Knight, age 76, of Arab John Owen Franklin, passed away at age 56 Sandra Zweck Reaves, age 78, of Guntersville Betty Ann Brothers, age 73, of Guntersville Margaret Jeanette Leach, age 70, of Guntersville Brenda Ann Walden (Baugh), age 61, of Marshall County William Lee Goff, passed away at age 71 James Street Pendergrass Sr., age 88, of Guntersville Julia Lynn Clare Brown Reese, age 61, of Union Grove Roy Allen Smith, age 58, of New Hope Louise Parkhill, passed away at age 82 Rodney Hubert Atkins, passed away at age 82 Bonnie Jo "Mamaw" Weatherly passed away at age 91 Collier-Butler Funeral Home Dennis Herman Mitchell, age 74, of Glencoe Betty Jean Cintron, age 86, of Boaz Peggy June Balcomb, age 88, of Gadsden Elsie Batemon Shannon, age 84, formerly of Montgomery Ila Mae Wright, age 99, of Gadsden Brenda Shelane Reavey, age 75, of Rainbow City Rev. Elijah Joe Mayo, age 82, of Gadsden Debra "Debbie" Ann Perry, age 65, of Gadsden Billie Ann Jordan, age 80, of Glencoe Johnnie Qwanda Oliver, age 79, of Gadsden Ann Jacqueline Holman, age 77, of Rainbow City Robert Lee Miller Jr., age 51, of Hokes Bluff Joy Juanita "Nita" Simmons, age 90, of Gadsden Lillie Mae Dobbs, age 90, of Gadsden Charles Craig Tubb, age 66, of Gadsden Camelia Joy McFarland, age 74, of Glencoe Susan Gardner Mullinax, age 68, of Gadsden Sandra L. Jenkins, age 51, of Centre Gary Wilson Tucker, age 80, of Centre Britney Cristal Tarrance, age 49, of Gadsden Sheltie Anna Griffin, age 76, of Gadsden Mary Lee Roberts, age 70, of Gadsden Catherine Wyatt Seagle, age 90, of Gadsden David Michael Pitts, age 48, of Gadsden Jennie Sims Amos, age 91, of Rainbow City Infant Adam Foster-Cleve Williamson Jr., of Gadsden Susanne Graves Wheeler, age 73, of Mentone Jackie Harris, age 83, of Attalla Edna Ruth McCreless, age 89, of Southside
Martin "Marty" Fox Barton, age 66, of Turkeytown, AL Margaret Williamson Campbell, age 97, of Gadsden Joyce Fortson, age 93, of Gadsden Robert "Bobby" Theo McCartney, Jr., 73, of Rainbow City Sharon Douglas Wallen, age 80, of Gadsden Charles Morris Liggan, age 80, of Etowah County Dr. Lucian Newman Jr., age 85, of Gadsden Dr. Bobbie L. Walden, no age listed, of Gadsden Linda Jay Owens, passed away at age 73 Collinsville Funeral Home Millie Drummond Duncan, age 82, of Fort Payne Mickey Lynn Wright Warren, age 72, of Collinsville Bonnie Ragan Taylor, age 96, of Collinsville Edward Ray Robertson, age 84, of Sand Rock Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Jackie Casey, age 55, of Crossville Suzanne Graves, age 66, of Crossville Douglas Loyd Ivey, age 61, of Henagar Luther Street Walker, age 80, of Arab Charles Monroe Hawes, age 65, of Flat Rock Bobbie Jean Griffith Dean, age 68, of Bridgeport Leslee Shane Kenemore, age 51, of Bryant Doris Yvonne Stone Camp, age 62, of Flat Rock Marsha Lynn Woods Taylor, age 56, of Dogtown Connie Melton Neighbors, age 72, of Henagar Nathan Daniel Parham, age 44, of Sylvania Jo Ann Duncan Everett, age 79, of Flat Rock Keith Wayne Sledge, age 56, of Flat Rock Barbara Jean Watkins Tanner Newell, age 90, of Henagar Connie Melton Neighbors, age 72, of Henagar Crossville Memorial Chapel Hugh Don Davis, age 87, of Rodentown Mary Sue Dunlap Bruce Davis, age 92, of Kilpatrick Steven Ray Pruitt, age 61, of Crossville Guntersville Memorial Chapel Kathy Sue Horton Anderton, age 71, of Columbus City Gary Wayne Swords, age 65, of Guntersville Fredwick Bob Havis, age 64, of Guntersville Doris Elaine Roberts Wright McCarty, 81, of Guntersville Steven Gerald Knight, passed away at age 64 Nathan Whitt Taber, passed away at age 48 Etowah Memorial Chapel Rocky Lynn King, age 69, of Boaz Joan Howard Batson, passed away at age 85 Rebecca Lynn Tolleson, age 63, of Crossville Mary Louella Mardis, age 82, of Boaz James Ray Fanchier, age 86, of Altoona Norma Harviel, age 88, of Attalla Doris Walker Greer, age 85, of Altoona Glenn Ray Conn, age 72, of Gallant Doris Louise Roberts, age 72, of Albertville Veikko F. Onjukka, age 95, of Rainsville Carl Brown Boaz, age 78, or Arab Christopher Maurice Avery, Sr., age 55, of Albertville William Clifford "Richard" Snyder, age 98, of Southside F. Ray Whitt, age 77, of Gadsden Kerby Funeral Home in Henagar Glenda McSpadden, age 79, of Henagar Jerry L. Phillips, age 74, of Henagar Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Bryant, age 83, of Henagar
Susan Deborah McCullars, age 74, of Leesburg Donald Charles Garrett, age 71, of Centre Terry Lee Moore, age 61, of Piedmont Mary Conkle Hopkins, age 78, of Fort Payne Joe Franklin Crider, age 80, of Fortney Robert Eugene King, age 83, of Cedar Bluff June Claire Lambert Rhinehart, 75, of McCords Crossroads Linda Gail Reed, age 64, of Gadsden Charles Danny Reynolds, age 70, of Gaylesville Malcolm Edge, age 95, of Gadsden Jack Wesley Paulk, age 81, of Centre Charlotte Anne Myer, age 44, of Fort Payne Rainsville Funeral Home Becky Qualls Wright, age 68, of Sylvania Beatrice Woods, age 107, of Powell Emory Royal Parker, passed away at age 69 Floyd Wigley Jr., age 82, of Pine Ridge Carolyn Thompson, age 60, of Fyffe Billy Rayburn Hicks, age 92, of Rainsville Denise Bates, age 61, of Henagar Jessica Hodges, age 41, of Rainsville Wilda R. Posey, age 92, of Rainbow City Hilda Jean Goggans, age 73, of Rainsville Drake A. Saxon, age 54, of Powell Chris Bell, age 48, of Fort Payne Alex Brooks Hilyer, age 40, of DeKalb County LaDonna Williams, passed away at age 47 Charlie Mack Goggans, age 73, of Rainsville Anna Whitfield Tilley, age 89, of Sylvania Loretta "Rets" Martin, age 86, of Albertville Judy Childress Rutledge, age 70, of Albertville Col. Chaplin Donald D. Reeves passed away at age 83 Elsie Ellen Day, age 88, of Leesburg Jimmy Don Benefield, age 81, of Section Jean Jones, age 69, of Macedonia Virginia Mae Swinford, age 78, of Section Judy Lynn Nichols O'Brien, age 75, of Huntsville Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne Jeanette Brown Thomas, age 85, formerly of Fort Payne Kerry Polk Gatlin, age 75, of Foley Dazie Wilson Akers, age 99, of Fort Payne Nora Betty Jane Brooks, age 87, of Leesburg Neta Williams DiNardi, age 70, of Fort Payne, Hollis Jerry Pendergrass, age 78, of Cedar Bluff James Patrick Fuller, age 59, of Winder, GA Rose Marie Haler, age 76, of Collinsville Martha Miller Kean, age 95, of Fort Payne James Virgil Jenkins III, age 66, of North Carolina Lavoid Ray Coffey, age 83, of Fort Payne Melvin Lee Black, age 74, of Fort Payne Johnny Samuel Conkle, age 75, of Tuckers Chapel Goldie Eller Durham, age 92, of Fort Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home Rosana Whitworth Davis, age 97, of Fort Payne Bettye Ruth Clay Wilson, age 92, of Guntersville Robert Lee Hardin, Sr., age 69, of Fyffe Rickie Melvin Martin, age 67, of Fyffe Mary Lee Harrell, age 77, of Boaz Michael Wayne King, age 59, of Pine Ridge Janice Loretta Lybrand Pope, age 80, of Dawson Tommy D. Jones, age 81, of Crossville William Vincent Slaton, age 67, of Albertville John Rickey Rains, age 75, of Crossville Gregory Wayne Boggs, age 62, of Glencoe Dennis Dean Carter, age 70, of Fyffe Tyler Kevin Green, age 27, of Birmingham Martha Ellen Edmondson, age 94, of Dolomite, AL Joseph Clint Walker, age 53, of Section Barbara Keith, age 99, of Fort Payne Wesley Griffith, age 64, of Mentone Charles Bryan Stewart Jr., age 62, of Dutton George Henry Stephen, age 86, of Woodville Ellen Jane Hall, age 64, of Fort Payne Ricky Lee Hepler Sr., age 68, of Highpoint Dustin Glenn Wooten, age 46, of Arab Nina Aliene Terry, age 84, of Fort Payne Holland Eugene Ramsey, age 86, of Fyffe Cheryl Rene Bankert, age 72, of Fyffe Virginia Smith Allen, age 78, of Crossville Evelyn Charlene Bolding Ellis, age 80, of Fort Payne Delfino Reza Vela, age 17, of Crossville Charles Wayne Gilbreath, age 85, of Hayden Dennis Paul Watkins, age 75, formerly of Rainsville Hody Buford Childress, age 80, of Geraldine Dorothy Gail Smith, age 56, of Fort Payne Rhonda Elaine Norton Johnson Spinks, age 72, of Altoona William Harold Fricks, age 71, of Section Stevie Lee Higgins, age 42, of Henagar Carl Rufus "Ricky" Butts Jr., age 72, of Dawson Bernice Christopher Fricks, age 63, of Sylvania Harold Clenton Overdear, age 82, of Rainsville Alvin James Kissling, age 71, of Fort Payne Betty Jones-Wilkerson, age 84, of Rainsville Jolee Carrell Smith, age 95, of Pisgah Jonathan Wayne Marlow, age 39, of Fort Payne E.C. Samples, age 96, of Browntown Jo Ann Lancaster, age 83, of Rainsville Barbara Jean Hill, age 86, of Rainsville Section Funeral Home
Ralph F. Roberts, age 79, of Pisgah Dr. John Elliott, age 85, of Henagar Burnell H. Gilbert, age 77, of Henagar
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Patricia Ann Pearce, age 64, of Albertville Mary Silvers, passed away at age 90
McRae Funeral Home in Boaz Claude Simpson, age 78, of Boaz George Floyd Dobbins, Sr., age 73, of Mount Hebron James Thomas Cox, age 99, of Boaz Charles Matthew Carnes, age 34, of Boaz Susanne Croft Vann, age 62, of Crossville Wanda Blanks Waldrep, age 87, of Crossville Tory Goodwin, age 35, of Boaz Lorraine Harris Rossuck, age 85, of Boaz Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory Ralph E. Cannon, Jr., age 83, of Gadsden Martha Jean Greene, age 70, of Southside Judith Ann Patton Landrum, age 74, of Attalla Tina Louise Lemley, age 58, of Rainbow City Peggy Samples Davis, age 77, of Sardis Robert Hugh Kirby, age 79, of Altoona Barbara Louise Lemons, age 59, of Attalla Wayne Kilgore, age 77, of Attalla Joseph Klimczyk, age 68, of Boaz Randall Guice Lyles, age 62, of Southside Vickie Kay Glosson Stewart, passed away at age 62 Darlene Goble Battles, age 84, of Attalla James Allen Johnson, age 59, of Wellington Erskine Baker, age 77, of Altoona Elizabeth Jeanette Adcox Myers, age 79, of Glencoe Martha Jean Thompson Yates, age 84, of Altoona Donald Ray Landrum, age 75, of Attalla Glenda Juanita Stucky, age 81, of Gadsden Pamela LuAnne O'Neal Vickers, passed away at age 64 Eric Lee Morgan, age 52, of Gadsden Wanda Sue Hall, age 78, of Attalla Ken Duryea Trentham, age 66, of Gallant Paul Randall Holley, age 68, of Gadsden Maria Cristina Morales, age 69, of Collinsville Ellen Marie Harris, age 79, of Gallant Gladys Kilpatrick Hubbard, age 98, of Gadsden Teven Ledarrick Hudson, age 28, of Altoona Perry Funeral Home In Centre Betty Gail Motes Beck, age 70, of Centre Gary Allen Covington, Sr., age 69, of Cedar Bluff Donald Joseph Ash, age 85, of Centre Patricia Ann Gamble, age 74, of Gaylesville Nelda Boatfield Jolly, age 56, of Centre Jody Davis Reed, age 36, of Gadsden Patricia Mildred Pruitt, age 75, of Centre Laura Jane Parker, age 88, of Centre Shirley Jean Howard, age 75, of Cedar Bluff H.B. "Slim" Cochran, age 89, of Centre
David Riley Dixon, age 78, of Ider Billy Jack Whitt Sr., passed away
Audren Dewayne Richey, age 74, of Langston Frances Luceal Lane, age 91, of Collinsville Melba Wynette Mathews, age 82, of Crossville Lonnie Mae Word, age 85, of Dawson Janila Fay Murphy, age 92, Dutton
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