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The Albertville City School systems has been selected as one of 30 recipients nationwide for a federal school-based mental health grant. This significant $3.5 million investment will allow the district to expand access to essential mental health counseling services, supporting the well-being and success of students throughout the community. This funding, part of a $70 million initiative by the federal government, underscores the importance of addressing youth mental health needs. Schools play a critical role in delivering mental health services, as students are more likely to seek care when it is readily available within their learning environment. By integrating mental health care into schools, Albertville City Schools will be able to support more students through education, prevention and early intervention. The initiative aligns with a broader effort to increase the number of school counselors, social workers, psychologists and other mental health professionals, particularly in underserved areas. The Department of Education has collaborated with federal, state and local agencies, as well as higher education institutions, to strengthen the capacity of schools to provide these vital services. “This grant is a pivotal moment for Albertville City Schools, enabling us to strengthen mental health services for our students. It ensures they have the essential support to excel academically, build meaningful relationships and achieve emotional well-being,” said Superintendent Dr. Bart Reeves. Albertville City Schools remains committed to addressing the mental health needs of students and supporting their overall development. This grant represents a significant step toward ensuring every student has access to the resources they need to succeed. Over 4,440 Arrested by DCSO in 2024 $3.5 Million Mental Health Federal Grant By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has released its 2024 end-of-year statistics. “Being transparent with the community helps hold us accountable for the work that we do but it also helps us to know that we are working as hard as we can to keep our community safe, shows us where to make improvements and how to be more efficient in serving the community,” wrote Sheriff Nick Welden in a press release. During 2024 deputies reported a total of 798,242 patrol miles, they responded to 7,963 total calls, made 4,427 arrests, and conducted 3,010 traffic stops. “I am proud of all the men and women in this office and the hard work they do on a daily basis. We are all working for the same end goal, keep the citizens of DeKalb County safe and I hope these numbers show you that we are doing just that,” commented Welden. Also, during 2024 the Narcotics and Interdiction Unit responded to 303 cases, had 37 search warrants, seized 26,183 grams of dangerous drugs and 421 pill cases. The DeKalb County Investigation unit had 731 cases, and they closed 507 cases last year. Deputies reported the following year-end statistics: • I/O Reports: 2,989 • Civil Papers Served: 1,977 • Civil Paper Attempts: 2,427 • Subpoenas Served: 2,702 • Subpoenas Attempted: 1,163 • Warrants Attempted: 424 • Assist Made: 1,297 • UTC Issued: 824 • Warning Citations Issued: 1,216 • Vehicle Searches: 497 • Times K-9 was Deployed: 48 • Search Warrants: 8 • Out of town Trips (mental or juvenile): 21 • 911 Hang ups: 561 • Alarm Calls Answered: 834 • Cases Closed: 2,230 • Sex Offender Verification: 489 “We want to stay open and honest with our community and keep the relationship between the citizens and law enforcement in a good place. Open communication allows for better crime prevention which in turn leads to a safer place to raise our families,” added Welden. “We look forward to serve and protect you in 2025.”
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Officer Involved Shooting Many area basketball teams recently participated in their respective County Tournaments and some of the top players from the events earned All-County honors. Pictured are the Etowah County Varsity Girls All-County members from Sardis High School. They include (L-R) MVP Jolie Taylor, Mollie Brock, Delaney Lee, and Jordyn Knight. The Sardis Lady Lions defeated Hokes Bluff 53-33 to claim the 2025 County Championship. The Sardis JV Girls also won the County Tournament. In varsity boys action, the Glencoe Yellow Jackets defeated Southside 67-51 for the 2025 Etowah County Title. Find more basketball coverage inside this edition. All-County Basketball
By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger A law enforcement officer was recently involved in a shooting in North DeKalb County. According to DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, the incident occurred on January 14, 2025 at approximately 11:26 p.m. in Ider. DeKalb County Deputies, along with Henagar and Ider Police Department’s responded to Red Bud Drive in Ider regarding a female victim who was suffering from a gunshot wound. DeKalb Ambulance Service also responded and transported the female victim to the hospital, where she was treated for non-life threating injuries. Authorities on scene at Red Bud Drive determined that a shooting had taken place at a different location, which they determined was Woodland Drive in Ider. The DeKalb County SRT team was mobilized and responded to that address on Woodland Drive. While securing the perimeter and conducting a callout at that residence, a male subject was discovered in a vehicle behind the residence and he was contacted by SRT members.
As a result of the subject’s actions that were a direct threat to the lives of SRT members, an officer involved shooting occurred. The subject then attempted to flee the scene in the vehicle and was apprehended by SRT team members. No officers were injured, and the male subject did not sustain any life threating injuries. This is an ongoing investigation, and very little other information was provided. Authorities noted that the two subjects were possibly dating, but at the time of the press release that information had not been confirmed. The Sheriff’s office also added that the unnamed offender was being held on active outstanding warrants in both DeKalb County and Jackson County. “I am so thankful this situation did not have a way worse ending. Law Enforcement on scene did everything in their power to stop the individual without having to shoot at him, but when your life or the life of another is at risk, you have to do anything you can to protect yourself and that is what they did,” commented Sheriff Nick Welden. “I would like to ask you to pray for everyone involved, we will share more information as it is available.”
Northeast Alabama Softball Set For Inaugural 2025 Season
Northeast Alabama Community College has announced the schedule for Mustangs Women’s Softball Spring 2025 season. The team will begin the historic inaugural season with a home opener against Chattahoochee Valley Community College on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the newly opened Mustang Field. “We are very excited about the start of Lady Mustangs softball season,” stated NACC President Dr. David Campbell. “Coach Joe Guthrie and Athletic Director Jimmy Kolaitis have put together a competitive team and they are all outstanding young women. The Mustangs will be playing some great teams as a part of the Alabama Community College Women’s Softball League. Come out and see the Mustangs play! I know you will enjoy the games!” NACC’s new softball facility officially opened in November, and fans had the opportunity to watch the Mustangs compete in an exhibition game last month. The stadium is lit via LEDs, the grandstands are covered by a roof, and artificial turf covers the infield and outfield. Locker rooms and a state-of-the-art training facility are also on-site. “We are very excited about the many opportunities ahead for our team,” said Coach Guthrie. “Our players have been working very hard to earn some big opportunities in front of them.” Tickets are now available to purchase for a single game, or fans may purchase season ticket packages. General
admission tickets are available for $10 per game, or fans may purchase reserved-chairback seats for $15. Standing room and grass-area tickets will also be available. Tickets may be purchased at gofan.co/app/school/AL100680. Below is the college's remaining 2025 regular season softball schedule: Thurs. Feb. 6 1PM @ LBW Thurs. Feb. 13 12PM LBW Sat. Feb. 15 12PM @ Chattahoochee Valley Fri. Feb. 21-22 TBA JUCO Extravaganz, Oxford, AL Thurs. Mar. 6 1PM Coastal South Sat. Mar.8 1PM @Coastal South Thurs. Mar. 13 1PM @Wallace State - Hanceville Sat. Mar. 15 1PM Wallace State - Hanceville Thurs. Mar. 20 2PM Snead State Sat. Mar. 22 2PM @ Snead State Thurs. Mar. 27 1PM Shelton State Sat. Mar. 29 1PM @ Shelton State Thurs. Apr. 3 3PM @ Gadsden State Sat. Apr. 5 3PM Gadsden State Thurs. Apr. 10 1PM Southern Union Sat. Apr. 12 1PM @ Southern Union Thurs. Apr. 24 1PM Calhoun Sat. Apr. 26 1PM @ Calhoun Thurs. May 1 1PM Northwest Shoals Sat. May 3 1PM @ Northwest Shoals May 8-11 TBA ACCC Tourney Alabaster, AL May 20-25 TBA NJCAA Tourney Yuma, AZ
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Top Stories from 2024 By Brandon K. Pierce | Alabama Ledger With the start of the new year, it’s time to reflect on some of the top news stories reported in the Alabama Ledger during 2024. This year’s list contains our top story from each month. In January of last year, the biggest news around Alabama, and maybe in the entire county, was the announcement that University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban was retiring. Kalen DeBoer was hired on January 13, 2024, as the Crimson Tide’s 28th head coach. During his first season at the helm of the Tide’s program, DeBoer guided Alabama to a 9-4 overall record and a 5-3 SEC record. His program finished the season with a 19-13 loss to Michigan in the ReliaQuest Bowl. In February, the newspaper reported that Alabama companies exported goods and services worth over $27.4 billion in 2023, setting a new annual record for the second consecutive year. The value of last year’s exports rose 6% from the previous year’s total of $25.5 billion The Alabama statewide primary election was held in March. All eyes were on the US presidential primary, where Donald Trump earned a resounding victory over Joe Biden. Trump also rallied for a landslide victory in the general election to become the 47th President of United States. In April, it was reported that Gadsden State Community College’s Dual Enrollment Program reached a milestone during the 2023-24 academic year. The program had 1,867 students enrolled in the program during the fall and spring semesters. This is a 21.4 percent increase over the previous academic year. Several Northeast Alabama student-athletes were selected for the newspaper’s annual Ledger Leader awards this past May. These students include: Crossville: Eric Ramirez- Diaz and Leidy Linares Ramirez; Plainview: Lauren Jimmerson and Richard Dean “Trey Rutledge III; Boaz: Ty Sullivan and Ava Rhoden; Douglas: Mallory Ackles and Zane Hayes; Gadsden City: Alex Swafford and Karleigh Sheffield; Albertville Adison Pierce and Christian Rios; Asbury: Lucas Wyatt and Peral Zurita, Fyffe: Bryce Totherow and Madelyn Hawkins; Cornerstone Christian: Jake Nelson and Sadie Camp; and Fort Payne: Coner Kinsley and Ruthie Jones. The award is based on athletics, academics, GPA, and community services. The students were nominated by their respective high schools. There were several schools in the Alabama Ledger’s five county coverage area that did not submit a nomination, or the student did not meet the criteria. In June, Alabama State Troopers reported that six traffic fatalities and one boating fatality occurred during the 2024 Memorial Day weekend. Four drivers, one passenger and one motorcyclist were killed. Three of the five individuals traveling in vehicles equipped with seat belts were buckled up, and the motorcyclist was using a helmet. The fatal crashes occurred in Autauga, Calhoun, Covington, Lauderdale, Marshall and Walker counties. The Highway Patrol Division also investigated 324 traffic crashes, issued 350 seat belt citations and made 29 Driving Under the Influence (DUI) arrests. Summer was a busy time for local authorities. In addition to regular crime and new reports, the July print edition had articles about a murder suspect arrest, a part time deputy arrest, and animal cruelty. James Michael Howard Jr., age 27 of Valley Head, was arrested for an alleged murder and public intoxication; Part-Time DeKalb County Sheriff Deputy Joshua Dane Wells, age 40, of Fort Payne was terminated and arrested for allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with minors; and Trenton Dewayne Sudberry, age 18 of Gadsden, along with an unnamed juvenile, were arrested and charged after an animal cruelty video appeared on social media. In August, the Alabama Ledger reported that Jacksonville State University held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Randy Owen Center for Performing Arts. The new center will pay tribute to Randy Owen, who is a Jax State graduate and the lead singer of the award-winning band Alabama. The $41.3 million project is located at the corner of Church Street and Roebuck Waters Drive. It has estimated completion date of Fall 2025. Late August and early September brought the return of high school, college and NFL football. The September edition of the newspaper shared a story from Valley Head, AL, where the school honored the 40th anniversary of its 1984 State Championship football team during a pregame celebration. The Tigers 2024 football team followed the celebration with a 35-6 victory over Section. Valley Head also defeated Cedar Bluff 34-13, Gaylesville 28-14, and Ider 50-7 to open the 2024 season with four straight victories. The Tigers went on to finish the season at 6-5 overall. Workforce and career training were a big part of the Alabama Community College’s mission last year. In the October print edition, the Alabama Ledger reported that more than 300 people attended the Open House and Ribbon Cutting for Snead State Community College’s new Workforce and Career Institute. Also, Gadsden State Community College received a $1 million grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to support its Precision Machining Program located at its new Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center on the East Broad Campus. Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville also opened its Workforce Development and Skills Training Center last fall. The 55,000 sq ft. facility includes a state-of-the-art laboratory space for programs centered on industrial systems maintenance, industrial electronics, precision machining, design and 3D modelling, and building construction craft training. In addition, the $30 million facility has space that is flexible to interchange up to six programs to meet future needs. Numerous crime reports highlighted the November print edition, including a press release from the Etowah County Sheriff’s office stating that Investigators arrested and charged a caregiver with credit card fraud. The arrest was made after an investigation revealed someone allegedly exploited their position of trust to commit financial crimes against a family they were employed to assist. Brittani Autwell, age 27 from Attalla, was charged with fraudulent use of a credit/debit card, Identity Theft and Theft of Property 4th. Autwell was reportedly employed by the victim to care for their grandson, who has autism. In December, the Jacksonville State University football program accepted an invitation to play in the 2024 StaffDNA Cure Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. The Gamecocks fell to the Ohio Bobcats 30-27. It was Jax State’s second ever Bowl game. Following the game, head Coach Rich Rodriquez resigned to become the head coach at West Virginia. The Gamecocks have hired Charles Kelly to lead the football program next season. Read more about the college football Bowl Games in The Sports Ledger section.
Lynn's Ledger Devotional Column By Denise Lynn A Year of Possibilities There is this day for me and it happens every year. It occurs after the hustle and bustle of Christmas. With my multiple jobs, health issues in our family, and really just an extremely wore out body, mind & spirit, rest is required to rejuvenate. I’m a busy lady, but I have had to steal a few hours here and there and just rest. I started feeling like my fog had lifted and I was getting out of my “ funk”. Raise your hand if you can relate! At this point I remembered the scripture from Matthew 11:28. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, & I will give you rest." How do you apply that scripture? I did that by re-reading it and re-reading another great scripture found in Philippians 4:4-7. "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." This is such a powerful scripture and it reminded me to do the following. (The list maker in me can get behind this). I came to HIM, I layed out my troubles. I reminded myself to Rejoice (so hard to do like 80% of the time). The biggest reminder was in the middle of the scripture where it said the Lord is Near. He is Near! Not far away. He has not forgotten you or me, He is loving me fiercely and probably wanting to shake my shoulders and say “Don’t you know I can do All things?”. What things have you ask the Lord to help you with today? Today is that day for me where I can say “Awwh ok, a New Year is here….the world is full of possibilities… Denise’s world is full of possibilities… and God can do All things. Happy New Year and remember God loves you. May 2025 be your best year ever. Embrace the possibilities of God being able to do All things.
Snead State Community College will host a Piano Master Class and Recital on Saturday, Feb. 8, with the University of Alabama’s Assistant Professor of Piano Dr. Hannah Roberts. The Piano Master Class with Dr. Roberts will begin at 1 p.m., and the piano recital featuring Dr. Roberts will be at 5 p.m. Both will take place in Fielder Auditorium, located in the Story Administration Building at 220 North Walnut Street, Boaz. Admission is free. Dr. Roberts, NCTM, teaches piano and piano pedagogy at UA. Prior to that, she taught group and applied piano at the University of Oklahoma as a graduate teaching assistant. She also formerly taught with the piano faculty of music academies in Alabama and Oklahoma. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Oklahoma, where she studied piano with Jeongwon Ham and piano pedagogy with Barbara Fast and Jane Magrath. She holds a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of South Alabama, where she studied with Robert Holm. Dr. Roberts is an active member of MTNA and the College Music Society and currently serves on the board of the Alabama Music Teachers Association. Piano Master Class & Recital
Celebrating 40 Years It is not often that a person stays in the same job location for an entire career, but Bennie Clayton has managed to do just that. On Thursday, January 16, 2025, Bennie celebrated 40 years of working at what is now First Southern State Bank in Crossville. She started at the Crossville location when it was The DeKalb Bank in 1974, before working a few years at Albertville National Bank. She returned to DeKalb Bank in Crossville in 1984, where she has worked for the past 40 years. She is pictured with First Southern State Bank President Scott Kirk. Photo By Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger
Passing Grade NACC in Rainsville recently passed the first step in its comprehensive reaccreditation process. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges which accredits community colleges in Alabama and the south, gave the college a perfect score after an on-campus visit regarding compliance standards and the college’s proposed quality enhancement plan on online learning and instruction.
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Gadsden State 2024 Summer & Fall Graduates
Micah Southern and Kaela Ward Oneonta – Jacob Handley, Noah Harris, Cameron Kurtz, Kristinia Sanchez, Lacey Wamble and Raven Ward Oxford – Scottie Angel, Alison Bates, Melanie Bell, Noelle Boyd, SarahLynn Boyd, Taegan Brand, Nolan Britt, Geraldine Brown, Jessica Brown, Terrica Chatman, Harley Conger, Haven Cunningham, Brendan Dutton, Deshaun Foster, Gabrielle Frechette, Landen Gallahar, Carmelo Gomez, Naomi Gray, Nicolas Gutierrez, Laura Henegar, Christopher Hicks, Auburn Kirk, Kasia Kline, Kiesha Lee, Esmeralda Matias, Alexander Mattox, Rebecca Prestridge, Anthony Quick, Stacy Ratliff, Brian Rivas, Samuel Robison, Sergio Ruedas, Deidre Slick, Emily Snyder, Jessica Stringer, Presley Taylor, Gemma Welch, Hunter White and Tobi-Leigh Wood Pelham – Marco Torres Pell City – Travis Anderson, Aubrey Ball, Tyler Emerich, Maison Hyche, Kendall Perry, Courtney Rich, Jessica Lauren Wesson and Gracie Whaley Piedmont – Frances Abernathy, Raven Baker, Tanner Boyd, Brodey Brothers, Jenna Calvert, Deanna Clark, Caden Compton, Tracy Epps, Danielle Fair, Romona Fitch, Deven Hincy, Kaitlin Holcomb, Zoee Holcomb, Destiny Jarrells, Weston Kirk, Summer Littlejohn, Danielle Locklear, Emily Lujano, Ethan McCain, Dakota McClellan, Kaylin McElroy, Jessie McGatha, David McGuire, Erin McGuire, Emilee Parris, Huntley Pointer, Stacy Rodriguez and James Williams Ragland – Payton Bearden, Alexis Causey, Mary Engle, Christina Hollis, Natalie Parker, John Schall and Sebrina Self Rainbow City – Salah Al-hakim, Blake Bell, Jacob Berrong, Britnee Crozier, Emma Ford, Haya Ghazal, Breunna Holt, Erika Long, Shela Mitchell, Thomas O’Neal, Camryn Powell, Breanne Thomas, Malaika Thomas, Anna Varnon, Brittany White and John Woods Rainsville – Barrett Farmer Ranburne – Jasey Langley, Jaxon Langley and Spencer Pollard Reform – Javion Belle McCrary Rome, GA – Alana Carroll, Sadie Hagen, Brittany Hobbs, Tara Ingram, Carrington Maney, Kellyn Morales, Sethanie Morgan, Katherine Packer, LaKeisa Shropshire, Taylor Tanner and Ashton Vines Sand Rock – Tiffany Durham and Brooke Wight Scottsboro – Braxton Thompson Silver Creek, GA – Makita Adams, James Gilbert, Jhaylan Redwine and Hannah Womack Southside – Hollie Bonds, Julie Chandler, Ryan Elmore, Kelli Gaither, Angela Gaskin, Hanna Gray, Daimon Hitchcock, Lindsay Jakiel, Cason Livingston, Ethan Martin, Lacey Rich, Carley Wagers and Gerald Walker Springville – Sharna Adams, Alexandra Booker and Victoria Hazelwood Steele – Carson James, Hondra Reneman and Payton Washburn Summerville – Hannah Thrasher Sylacauga – Krystal Smoot Talladega – Mason Cullimore, April Davis, Shelby Dunaway, Naomi Greer, Mykia Keith, Angela Lee, Keela Mahtani, Oswaldo Mendez Villanueva, Tiana Ragland, Zabrina Willis and Ja’Brya Zackery Temple, GA – Dusty Villatoro Trion, GA – Tatyana Perry Trussville – Zoe Walker Villa Rica, GA – Samantha Singleton Majors Vincent – Cody Castleberry Weaver – Crystal Ortiz, Bridget Parker, Katherine Pearl, Jennifer Simmons, Darrial Stanford and Angelina Whitfield Wedowee – Haidley Fountain and Aragonn Mitchell Wellington – Sara Blohm, Kenneth Moore, Jillian Riddle, Gabriel Steward and Megan Walker Whitesburg, GA – Bonnie Eidson Woodland – Hunter Davis and Heather Weaver
Gadsden State Community College recently released the names of the Summer and Fall 2024 graduating class. The graduates are: Adairsville, GA – Margaret Moore Adamsville – Laila Lowery Albertville – Aubrey Lang, Karen Martinez Fuentes and Raquel Martinez Fuentes Alexander City – Divine Moon Alexandria – Alivia Borders, Madison Brown, Layla Goble, Matthew Hicks, Jessica Lammonds and Kaytrina Usrey Altoona – Katharine Beavers, William Jenkins and Anna Mayo Anniston – Karrie Abney, Jocelyn Alvarez-Martinez, Nathan Auvil, Karlee Benson, Brennan Bruce, Jessica Bryant, Yurisnelis Chile, Elijah Combs, De’Nyah Cunningham, Crystal Dunn, Amanda Dunnagan, Hanna Dyar, Jaiylla Fears, Logan Fowler, Adam Garrett, Karla Gonzalez, Joshua Grey, Erin Hamilton, Conlynn Hattok, Connie Haynes, Ryan Helms, Adiva Henderson, Zoe Henderson, Ashantsys Hester, Tyler Hubbard, Kamryn Jackson, Savannah Johns, Riley Jones, Rayven Kelley, Cursia Kirksey, Inez Martin, Shaniqua Massey, Courtnee Masson, Tatyana Mathews, LaKeith McClellan, Joshua McKenzie, Bradford Moore, Lynda Moore, Shanna Mullinax, Sarah Nastally, Duc Minh Khoa Nguyen, Merianne Northington, Jasmine Owens, Sydney Player, Even Rios Torres, QuyTeria Scott, Alexis Smith, Sara Spears, Ajay Surrett, Alexis Thomas, Cassius Thompson-Fairs, Ariana Threatt, Titus Thurman, Sanquil Turner, Alexis Vanhoose, Sara Wheeler, Brittany Williams, TMia Williams, Zaybien Willis, Allie Wilson, Mitea Wright- Brown, Kyle Wyckoff, Sommer Yates, and Kelvin Zheng Ashland – Quantunya Simmons and Brittany White Ashville – Bryli Bone, Rachel Davis, Margaret Fox- Eggleton, Erick Gonzalez, Chandler McGinnis, Ashley Storey and Hope Williams Attalla – Rebecca Baker, Jessica Boyer, Kendra Davis, Fabree Freeman, Taylor Hood, Frank La Corte, David Lankford, Samuel Lemons, Matthew Logan, Landon Maroney, Elijah Molock, Macee New, Joshua Owen, Summer Robinson, Breanna Rodocker, Jakori Stell and Alexis Surrett Birmingham – Neely Damron, Andrew Dunlap, Desmond Gullett, Melody Myers and Kanisha Swain Boaz – Emma Beasley, Kyle Brooks, Natasha Brothers, McKenzie Cullom, Lexus Fall, Alejandro Gonzales-Diego, Ashley Hoeffs, Jason Key, Laurie Lopez, Kimberly Madrie, Haleigh Morris, Lane Owens, William Roberts, Stephanie Tidwell and Savannah Yother Bremen, GA – Morgan Owen and Allie Taylor Brighton – Ja’Lynn Lacey Calhoun, GA – Shanna Butts and Madalyn Morrison Carrollton, GA – Allison Farmer and Craig Richardson Cedar Bluff – Sawyer Miller and Hunter Penney Cedartown – Chasitie Casey, Mindy Easterwood, Avery Lawrence, Chloe Livingston and Cody Payne Centre – Mylia Barnette, Kateri Barrett, Mariah Bentley, Christian Douglas, Azya Elrod, Lena Engel, William Frampton, Mackenzie Hunter, Katlyn Kittle, Megan McElhaney, Kristina O’Neal, Savanna Rios, Taylor Robertson, A’leeyah Rooks, Jared Slater, Tyson Trammell and David Watts Collinsville – Sheila Alverson, Celeste Hernandez, Trevor Jones, Stephanie Mata, Wendy Nichols, Laura Phillips, Kennedy Stiefel and Maggie Tinsley Cropwell – Lunden Deloach, Alex Howe and Makensi Surles Crossville – Gloria Nail
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Fort Payne – Sawyer Fraley, Eduardo Guerrero-Francisco, Trevor Horne, Javier Medina Soto and Monthana Morales Resendiz Franklin, GA – Bayley Downing Fruithurst – Chelsey Morris Gadsden – Christina Alford Glass, Gregorio Antonio, Denedria Baba, McKayla Bean, David Berry, Zachary Bradshaw, Mackenzie Brown, Jessica Brumblow, Whitley Burley, Classie Collins, Lachantris Colton, Kristy Cooper, Mark Dailey, Nicole Daniels, Halle Davenport, Alexis Davis, Griffin Deck, Colton Divine, Angel Duncan, Alyssa Farley, Grace Furness, Lauren Garrett, Taysia Glasby, Hannah Goosby, Keona Guyton, Elisha Hardy, Ziniah Hardy, Gracie Harris, Ashley Hawk, Chelsea Hubbard, Kaitlyn Hughes, Ashley Hunter, Brittany Jackson, Montana Johnson, Dylan Johnston, Holley Jones, Takaylor Jones, Letunga Kimble, Nebrija Kyle, Andy Lawson, Davis Liggan, Nehemias Loarca Lucas, Chase Lopas, Victoria Luker, Sydney Lumpkin, Michelle Mateo, Chelsea McConnell, Clairalycia McFarlin, Jessica McGlaughn, Michael McKiven, Kyara Miliner, Jahmari Mitchell , Scotlyn Moore, Mya Mostella, Jessica Nelson, Sydney Parker, Saloni Patel, Rachel Pierce, Sarah Posey, Frances Potter, Jackson Primm, Julie Ragan, Estrella Ramierez, Kiya Ransaw, Ivy Roberts, Nicholas Roberts, Kala Robinson, Greg Sandridge, Dovitaca Satcher, MaQuita Sayles, Trina Scarber, Zaryiah Shack, Kristy Shields, Daniel Sieber, Tori Smith, Janekia Staten, Jace Stewart, Brianna Thomason, Hope Thomason, Donovan Thornhill, Hanna Tolbert, David Turner, Neanna Turner, Hannah Whiteman, Cassandra Whitmire, Chantara Williams and Colby Yocum Gallant – Jackson Barron, Matthew Bryant, Brandi Moore and Travis Smith Gardendale – Caylee Drake Gaylesville – Sydney Sanford and Crystal Swindall Geraldine – Hayden West Glencoe – Layla Abernathy, Yi Chen, Madalin Gorham, Stephanie Green, Conner Holland, Abigail Lusk, Kaylee Schmid, Steven Teague, Karlee Thompson, Peyton Thompson and Trevor Wilson Heflin – Mary Brown, Kevin Cavender, Chasity Edwards, Aiden Hughes, Casey Lail, Caitlyn Lambert, Breeanna Lovvorn, Martin Perez, Carson Riddle and Olsen Spurlin Hokes Bluff – Christopher Brown, Phillip Burchfield, Savannah Griffin, Keira Johnson, Grayson Kellett, Payton Pruett, Emily Roe and Kennedy Williams Horton – Juan Diego, Natalee Dumas, Yi-Fen Shen Huntsville – Daniel Brasher Jacksonville – Patience Carr, Joy Copland, Garrett Cranmer, John Gammon, DuJuana Grant, Layne Hill, Laura Knight, Kayla Le, Tamiya Martin, Jason McSpadden, Brooke Miller, Jada Pickens, Corey Prothro, Keyra Reed and Allison Walz Kingston, GA – Carrington Nails Leesburg – Lillian Fletcher, Erin Myric and Kerri Uptagrafft Lincoln – Charles Connell, Alisha Hall, Stephanie Hannah, Samantha Hughes and Michael Jacobs Lindale, GA – Aubrey Hann Lineville – Nicci Gray, Jolie Rooks and Kala Yarbrough Lyerly, GA – Abby Baker Madison – Massiah Morris Montgomery – Alexandria Ellis Moody – Jabron Swann Munford – Aiden Gauldin, Kennedy Hamby, Madison Mitchell and Erin Wells Graham – Jessica Hurley Guntersville – Garett Riley Hayden – Angelia Chandler Hazel Green – Ryleigh Pack Odenville – Cody Hall, Aidan Hull and Timothy McDill Ohatchee – LaNeshia Anderson, Kadence Baker, Daniel Brown, Aubrey Lacky, Slayton Magouirk, Brady Pitts,
Dawson – Rebecca Willoughby DeArmanville – Cristie Smith Decatur, GA – Rachel Demps
Delta – Tayor Jones, Bailey Mitchell and Amber Newborn Douglasville, GA – Jordan Dickson and Cereta Scurry Eastaboga – Xanthia Bolton-Bradford, Christopher Curry,
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18 Arrests for Drugs During the month of December, DeKalb County Authorities arrested 18 individuals on drug related charges.
Walter was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also on December 19, Ider Police Officers and deputies, responded to the Family Dollar on Highway 117 in relation to a suspected shoplifter. Deputies made contact with Douglas Wade Biddle (52 of Dawson) finding him to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Biddle was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 20, Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Highway 35 near Wal-Mart for a switched tag. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, marijuana and an alprazolam pill was found. Joshua Michael Jennings (33 of Hazel Green) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Hold for Agency. Amber Leanne Bailey (37 of New Market) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On December 21, Deputies conducted a traffic stop near Alabama Highway 75 and County Road 227, where they found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. Krystle Nicole Croft (39 of Dawson) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Violation of Release (x3) and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear. Christopher Wayne Tarvin (32 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On December 23, Officers with the Henagar Police Department conducted a traffic stop. They discovered that the driver had put methamphetamine in a drink trying to hide it. Eddy Dewayne Underwood (32 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Trafficking in any Illegal Drug, Tampering with Physical Evidence and 8 warrants for Failure to Appear. On December 29, Deputies were dispatched to a residence on County Road 263 in Fort Payne for trespassing. When Deputies arrived, the owner was attempting to keep Anthony Wayne Bishop (44 of Hokes Bluff) out of the residence. During the initial arrest for trespassing, Bishop was found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Bishop was charged with Criminal Trespass 1st, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On New Year’s Eve, Henagar Officers were conducting a safety checkpoint at Bellview and County Road 134. When Wesley Jacob Read (48 of Sylvania) and Trina Dianne McBryar (29 of Trenton, Ga) approached the checkpoint an officer noticed Read trying to conceal something under him. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription pills were found. Read was charged with Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute, Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. McBryar was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. “The Attorney General’s Office is home to nearly two hundred dedicated employees who work tirelessly for this state. They deserve to perform their duties without fear for their safety. Today’s sentencing sends a clear message: terrorism against the people of Alabama will not be tolerated.” Attorney General Marshall thanked the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, and the special agents of the Alabama Attorney General’s Office for their work in investigating and apprehending this terrorist. He also thanked the Assistant Attorneys General who prosecuted the case, Damon Lewis and Alana Cammack.
According to a press release, the first arrest occurred on December 4, 2024 when DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 47 and Highway 35 in Powell. Deputies found the driver to be in possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Patricia Hope Galloway (26 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 6, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75 in the Geraldine area, where they found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine. John Mark Hoge (57 of Geraldine) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Also, on December 6, a K-9 Deputy stopped a vehicle at the Mapco in Collinsville where the K-9 alerted on the vehicle. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located during a search. Larry Shane Freeman (57 of Boaz) and Matthew Ryan Daugherty, Sr (51 of Gadsden) were charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. In a third incident on December 6, deputies met up with Sardis Police Department to pick up Kelly Renee Edmondson (56 of Collinsville) who had outstanding warrants with DCSO. After arriving at the jail, Corrections Officers found Edmondson to be in possession of methamphetamine. Edmondson was charged with Promoting Prison Contraband 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 2 warrants for Failure to Appear. On December 11, Deputies stopped a vehicle at Highway 40 and Andrew Lee Drive in Henagar, where they found the driver to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Joshua Heath Jones (34 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On December 13, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 11, where they found the driver to be in possession of 6 grams of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Charles Edward McKinney, Jr (55 of Valley Head) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 16, Officers with the Collinsville Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle that had turned onto County Road 6 in Collinsville. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated with the vehicle crashing a short time later. A brief foot chase then ensued with Ivan Nicolas Avila (29 of Collinsville) soon being apprehended. Avila was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Avila was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Attempt to Elude, Resisting Arrest, 3 warrants for Failure to Appear and 6 Bond Revocations. On December 19, Collinsville Police Officers stopped a vehicle on County Road 51 North in Collinsville city limits. Alex Daiv Walter (31 of Crossville) was identified as the driver and found to have a warrant for his arrest with another department. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. According to Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, Kyle Benjamin Douglas Calvert has plead guilty to a Montgomery County indictment charging him with one count of Arson in the Second Degree and one count of Possession of an Explosive Device. The Honorable Greg Griffin sentenced Calvert to ten years in prison, to be served concurrently with his 9-year prison sentence given for his federal conviction for the same conduct. Marshall added in a press release, that the convictions arise from Calvert’s bombing of the Office of the Alabama Attorney General in February of last year. On February 23, 2024, Calvert traveled from Birmingham to Montgomery. With him, he brought an improvised explosive device (IED) comprising a coffee can, dryer lint, lighter fluid, shrapnel, and fireworks. At approximately 1:00 a.m. on February 24, he arrived in Montgomery and made his way on foot around the Capitol, placing over fifteen different kinds of political stickers on buildings and other structures, one of which stated, “Support your local Antifa.” At approximately 3:35 a.m., Calvert began walking towards the Office of the Alabama Attorney General, where he placed the IED in the walkway near the southeast corner of the building. At 3:42 a.m., he detonated the IED, damaging the building. “Mr. Calvert did not simply set off an explosive device at an office building—he attacked the state of Alabama and
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Economic Development Authority announces new staff roles The DeKalb County Economic Development Authority has announced the realignment of two key staff positions. Jami Posey has been named the authority’s assistant director, and Pam Gibson is now the authority’s project specialist. “We are blessed with a small and mighty professional team who coordinates DeKalb County’s economic development efforts,” said Dr. Brett Johnson, the authority’s executive director. “We wanted to ensure their positions aligned with the critical work they perform for our companies on behalf of our many communities. As a team, in collaboration with invaluable community partners, we are honored to represent DeKalb County.” Posey joined the authority in 2022 as marketing and administrative director after working in several roles at the Times-Journal. As the authority’s assistant director, Posey serves as the organization’s business manager and coordinates the authority’s marketing and workforce development initiatives. Posey graduated from Fort Payne High School and earned a bachelor’s in marketing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is married to Randy Posey, and they have two sons: Fisher and Fowler. Posey is an active member of Highland Baptist Church, the Fort Payne Optimist Club, and the Northeast Alabama Community College Entrepreneurial Center’s Advisory Council. She is currently a member of the 2025 Class of Leadership DeKalb. Gibson retired from the authority in 2023 and returned part-time in 2024 to support new and existing economic development projects. In her new role, Gibson serves as the authority’s incentives and grants expert offering companies hand-in-glove support with government programs that increase DeKalb County’s competitive advantage when attracting new projects. “The excitement of being a small part of helping a company grow in our community is like no other,” said Gibson. “I’ve seen many changes over 23 years in economic development, but the relationships between local, county, and state partners remain. I’ve had several companies comment on the unique camaraderie between all the necessary partners in DeKalb County, and I am proud to be a part of that team.” The DeKalb County Economic Development Authority was established by statute in 1993 with the primary mission of recruiting and retaining new industry in DeKalb County. Dr. Brett Johnson was recently named the authority’s second executive director following the retirement of 30- year economic development veteran, Jimmy Durham. In 2024, the authority shepherded a record-setting $144 million in new investments resulting in 212 new jobs for DeKalb County’s economy resulting from seven projects. 2025 is looking to keep up with that pace of activity, with another seven projects currently pending. Child Sex Abuse
Bomber Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison An individual involved in the bombing in Alabama's Capital City will serve ten years in prison. the freedom, liberty, and rule of law that govern all Alabama citizens,” said Attorney General Marshall.
According to Fort Payne Police Detective Sgt. Jose DeSocarraz, a 42-year old man has been arrested for Child Sexual Abuse. After an initial investigation of two minors being forensically interviewed by The Children’s Advocacy Center, on January 16, Nathaniel Brent King, age 42 of Fort Payne, has been arrested and charged with 4 Counts of Sexual Abuse 1st. King turned himself in and he was booked at the Fort Payne Police Department and was transferred to the DeKalb County Detention Center.
Nathaniel Brent King has been arrested and charged with four counts of Sexual Abuse 1st
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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 Jack Bruce Powell Sr., age passed away at age 89 Steven D. Massingill, age 54, of Guntersville Gene Edward Brown, age 76, of Guntersville Jon Blake Leeth, age 61, of Albertville Angela Marie Camp, age 42, of Horton John William Sims, age 81, of Guntersville Cynthia Raines Daniel, age 73, of Albertville Betty Joan Cole Treadway, age 93, of Albertville James W. Culvert, age 82, of Albertville Olivia Bearden Bloodworth, age 81, of Boaz Martha Rousseau McKee, age 96, formerly of Paint Rock Shawnee Hardeman Rains, age 61, of Asbury Jerry Wayne Beck passed away at age 53 James Buddy Smith, age 63, of Albertville Wayne Ladue Bright, age 84, of Albertville Tony Proctor, age 86, of Albertville Adams-Buggs Funeral Home in Gadsden Louise Carter Thomas, age 81, of Ashland Alfonza Jenkins, age 71, of Gadsden Mary Helen Kennon, age 78, of Decatur, GA James Eugene Ford, age 63, of Demopolis Howard Emanuel Wilson, age 72, of Gadsden Lajean Renae Moore, age 59, of Gadsden Annie Harris, age 59, of Gadsden Rosie Lee Marable Ware, 78, of Ashland Terrance Kerley, age 61, of Collinsville Joe Ed Simmons, age 81, of Millerville Alfonza Lovell Garrett Sr, age 76, of Lineville John Edward Haines, age 63, of Crossville Walter Frederick Stietzel, age 95, of Horton Ronnie James Bowman, age 34, of Huntsville Jimmy Wyatt Bigbee, age 64, of Boaz Floyd Keith Bryant, age 93, of Boaz Lawrence Hezekiah Goodman, age 87, of Albertville Shirley Lou Noble, age 85, of Ragland Kenneth Felton Sanders, age 80, of Boaz Nellie Ruth Carroll, age 86, of Boaz Jewel Rebecca Ballard, age 84, of Albertville Burt Funeral Home Edward Ray Patterson Sr., age 72, of Mentone Iva Lee Bryan, age 87, of Fort Payne Samuel Ryland Thomas, age 69, of Mentone James Samuel Moore, age 82, of Fort Payne Beanner Stanley "Bud" Erwin, age 87, of Fort Payne Albertville Memorial Funeral Home David Neil Stouder, age 72, of Cedar Bluff Rickey Lawrence Price, age 71, of Fort Payne Marie Rosario Escoto, age 74, of Fort Payne Patricia Moreland Davis, age 67, of Fort Payne Lillian A. Thurmond, age 90, of Scottsoboro Carr Funeral Home in Boaz Amanda LeAnn Vinyard Needham, age 45, of Albertville Larry Brenton McCullough, age 69, of Kilpatrick Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Joyce Cohen Beach Tidmore, passed away at age 87 Sara Blanche Greenhaw, age 82, of Guntersville William Hoyt Bishop Jr., age 70, of Gadsden Reynald James Charles Pickett, passed away at age 82 Sally E. Mann-Cox passed away at age 62 Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Tammy Jo Abernathy Ransum, age 60, of Leesburg Randy Anthony Herron, age 70, of Joppa Tiffiny Renee Myers, passed away at age 52 Jason Alan Stoner, age 53, of Guntersville Forrest Bradley Weaver, age 63, of Centre Billy Edward Deavers, age 64, of Cedar Bluff John Winston Ryan, age 58, of Centre Ellen Hall Braden, age 68, of Cedar Bluff Roy Dale Rogers, age 57, of Centre Linda Lou Mobley Prater, age 80, of Cherokee County Charlotte Ruth Wilson, age 65, of Leesburg Rickey Lynn Dutton, age 60, of Centre Joey Chance Tierce, age 27, of Attalla Barbara Louise Spaziana, age 76, of Centre Vincson Ryan Humphrey, age 33, of Fort Payne Charles Richard Browder, age 64, of Centre Terry Wayne Brown, age 75, of Rome, GA Wayne Richard Evans, age 89, of Centre Rhonda Landers, age 69, of Gadsden William Robert Logan, age 77, of Gadsden Susan Dianne Duke, age 70, of Gadsden Jamin David Elkins, passed away at 46 Patrick Hammond, age 81, of Gadsden Bennett D. Tucker Sr., age 90, of Etowah County James Thomas Roper, age 88, of Rainbow City Martha Ann Conner Burger, passed away at age 88 Patricia Ann Stanfield, age 86, of Gadsden Phillip Jon Crain, age 82, of Gadsden Teresa Green Kitchens, age 63, of Gadsden Kathryn Evelyn Lowe, age 72, of Gadsden Judy Kay Young, age 80, of Hokes Bluff Jarrod Vinson Finley, age 49, of Attalla Kathy Lynell Reavis Smithson, age 75, of Gadsden Collier-Butler Funeral Home Gary C. Moody Sr., age 75, of Rainbow City Barbara Jo Stoddard, age 80, of Etowah County Ellen Hoskins Beasley, age 75, of Southside
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Terry Daniel Dennison, age 62, of Fyffe Peggy June Price, age 84, of Southside Michael Shane Pruitt, age 54, of Gulfport, MS Norma Adelene Watson Ingle, age 87, of Ashville James R. Sampley, age 77, of Ashville Deanna J. Gardipee, age 79, of Gadsden Mary Helen Allred, age 75, of Rainbow City Linnie White, age 86, of Attalla Deborah Trummell Varner, age 72, of Ashville Harold Darnell Whaley, age 81, of Gadsden Elizabeth Price, age 71, of Boaz Donald Ray Bush, age 89, of Rainbow City Mary Ann Keith Albert, age 80, of Attalla Miles Edmond Barnett Jr., age 90, of Rainbow City Donald Wayne Bridges, age 87, of Gadsden Richard Charles Waldron Jr., age 20, of Attalla Margaret Rutledge Batchelor, age 93, of Attalla Brenda Gail Gosa, age 82, of Attalla Rebecca Hill Hamilton, age 80, of Ashville Rev. Walter Loyd Pelham Jr., age 90, of Etowah County Jackie Sue Abrams, age 87, of Steele William David Davis, age 83, of Ashville Linda Edmondson Beal, age 79, of Ashville James David Harris passed away at age 74 Barbara Prater, age 80, of Gadsden Richard Ray Nash, age 72, of Altoona Shirley Hester Tribble, age 87, of Gadsden Bruce Ammons, age 51, of Gadsden Randall Gene Keener, age 75, of Leesburg Willene Traffanstedt Steele, age 89, of Gadsden Stanley D. Crider, age 66, of Anniston Drakken Tru Graham, age 20, of Collinsville Perry Funeral Home In Centre Harold Brent Laney, age 79, of Hokes Bluff Billy Joe Thompson, age 70, of Sand Rock Winnie Florine Leath, age 93, formerly of Centre Donald Phillip Nevins, age 81, of Centre Barbara Rice passed away at age 86 Louise Ann Purdy, age 71, of Collinsville Rosa Lee Brown, age 80, of Centre Becky Smith Scott, age 72, of Centre Velma Jean Nicholson Hansard, age 70, of Gaylesville Dennis Ray Wilson, age 76, of Centre Rainsville Funeral Home Larry Graham, age 76, of Rainsville Kenneth "Ken" Ray Gann, age 62, of Fyffe Cheryl Lynn Sisk Laney, age 59, of Gadsden Sonni Techlowec, age 34, of Collinsville Alton Len Hogan, age 70, of Centre Betty Jean Denney, age 62, of Centre Rev. James Oron Whitley, age 83, of Sylvania Terry Seemore Hamilton Jr., age 55, of Fort Payne Sara Jane "Jay" Woods, age 88, of Powell Community Joyce Bell, age 87, of Rainsville Betty K. Chambers, are 87, of Rainsville Danny Brooks, age 69, of Henagar Myrtle Louise Love, age 89, of Rainsville Nancy Jo Edgeworth, age 77, of Sylvania Jamie Steverson, age 47, of Albertville Alan Lyod Patterson, age 60, of Rainsville Nellie Jo White, age 80, of Rainsville Karen Jones Holcomb, age 59, of Dawson Section Funeral Home Karen Adams passed away at age 49 Louvina Treece, age 85, of Section Bob Matthews Sr., age 91, of Section Clara Janelle Johnson, age 85, of Fort Payne Marla Davis Holbrook, age 78, of Montgomery Janet Thornberry Evett, age 67, of Adamsburg Mary W. Summerville, age 94, of Fort Payne Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne Donna Lynn Cox, age 64, of Fort Payne Maxine New Cagle, age 81, of Collinsville Wayne Wills, age 84, formerly of Fort Payne Hulet Anderson Moses, age 92, of Fort Payne Maria Gallegos, age 87, of Fort Payne Madonna Lena Harris, age 59, formerly of Fort Payne Michael LaDon Lowery, age 76, of Mentone Sheree Morris Gibbs, age 68, of Rainsville W.T. Wilson Funeral Home Bridget Ann Overton, age 72, of Langston William Dale Crawford, age 76, of Dutton Vicky Ruth Patrick, age 69, of Mentone Pauline Johnson Jordan, age 90, formerly of Rainsville Infant Timothy Daniel Hislop passed away Casey Scott Sauls, age 54, of Rainsville Gerald Charles Starkey, age 77, of Fort Payne Danny Wayne Lacy, age 65, of Boaz Myra Judith Kilpatrick Teague, age 78, of Albertville R.L. Myrick, age 89, of Grove Oak Loretta Fay Marsh, age 63, of Fort Payne Anita Venerable Proctor, age 68, of Dawson Helen Louise Little, age 78, of Fyffe Milford Clarence Culpepper, age 94, formerly of Rainsville Kurt Davan Richter, age 56, of Grove Oak Bro. Charles Edward Reel, age 76, of Sylvania Helen Croft Barron, age 68, of Albertville James Wilson Brooks, age 85, of Fort Payne Gary Lamar Shirley, age 57, of Henagar Nancy Mildred Wynn, age 92, of Fort Payne Marcilla Ann Davis, age 75, of Collinsville Betty Jo Davis, age 81, of Henagar Jeffery Vernon Horner passed away at age 65 Joey Lamar Townsel, age 53, of Henagar Wilma Ellen Abbott, age 84, of Geraldine Grace William Humphries, age 47, of Rainbow City Peggy Nell Roden, age 87, of Rainsville Harmony Reign Pruitt, age 11 weeks, of Piedmont Verlon Wayne Potter, age 70, of Fyffe Christine W. Wooden, age 90, of Chavies Community Jack Perry, age 81, of Rainsville Jacob Goolesby, age 69, of Pisgah Ray Johnson, age 75, of Dutton Patty Bowman, age 67, of Crossville
Jo Ann Whorton Royal, age 91, of Mountain Brook Virginia Ann Thompson Row, age 81, of Gadsden JoAnne D. Brown, age 77, of Southside Alma JoAnna O'Rear Warren, age 78, of Marietta, GA Robert Noel Turner, age 28, of Gadsden Billy Joe Hightower, age 88, of Gadsden Scott Patrick Kellen, age 61, of Gadsden Bro. Bobby Joe Willingham, age 85, of Rainbow City Hershel Boyd Smart, age 89, of Rainbow City Stanley Earl Stroup, age 66, of Southside James Bruce Musick, age 74, of Gadsden Betty Jo Thompson, age 90, of Attalla Peggy June Dockery Moore passed away at age 85 Annie Ruth Deweese Mulkey, age 84, of Steele Collinsville Funeral Home Fredrick Wayne Clanton, age 87, of Sand rock Larry Bob Beck, age 80, of Collinsville Joyce Elaine Turner, age 76, of Lincoln, AL Jackie Clanton Nunley, age 78, of Sand Rock Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Betty Jane Hawkins, passed away at age 95 Evelyn Welden Sparks, age 84, of Flat Rock Donna Seay Paschal, age 54, of Pisgah Bobby Gene Dehart, age 74, of Flat Rock Tommy Ray Freeman, Jr., age 63, of Pisgah Roger Dale Clark, age 64, of Section Curtis Burl Strickline, age 67, of Henagar Winona Gail Barnett, age 70, of Henagar William Vermilling, age 97, of Flat Rock Gary Alan Storie, age 79, of Henagar Aundra Cooper Robinson, age 78, of Bryant William Cecil Brewer, age 77, of Ider John Steven Inman, age 79, of Chattanooga, TN Harold Elvin Brown, age 77, of Ider Joy Hamilton Thornhill, age 86, of Rosalie Shelia Hardeman Grier, age 67, of East Ridge, TN Linda Hicks Lacy, age 65, of Flat Rock Shirley Tinker Cox, age 84, of Rossville, GA Crestwood Funeral Home in Gadsden Jerry Marshal Moore, age 75, of Gadsden Alice Faye Norwood Mathis, age 71, of Gaston Mattie Lee Welch, age 82, formerly of Crossville Larry Kenneth Hamlin, age 59, of Gadsden Charles Atchley, age 80, of Gadsden Gerald Jackson Gregory, age 81, of Gadsden Edward Lee Dyer, age 80, of Gadsden David Lee Bruce, age 77, of Sardis Gary Leon Holloway, age 86, of Gadsden Lisa Kathryn Meats passed away at age 50 Gerald Benjamin Watkins, passed away at age 87 Barbara Sue Vinson, age 78, of Gadsden Robert Julius Wacholtz passed away at age 98 Inez Essex Robinson passed away at age 90 Charles Clayton Parham, age 93, of Sand Mountain Eleanor Francis Maltbie, age 77, of Hokes Bluff Tony Michael Murdock, age 69, of Boaz Crossville Memorial Chapel Wesley Mike Griffin, age 60, of Crossville Timothy Mark Smith, age 62, of Crossville Danny Legene Bruce, age 83, of Crossville Etowah Memorial Chapel Randy Patton, age 62, of Horton Thomas Edward Young, age 76, of Boaz John M. Belch, age 79, of Gallant Pamela Barrett, age 75, of Boaz Gola Faye Taylor, age 59, of Rainbow City Michael Lee Kuzmic, age 71, of Sardis Melvin Lamar Browder, age 87, of Boaz Randy Ray Bates, age 58, of Altoona Jessica Louise Doan, age 76, of Altoona Martha Jane Hubbard Kulavich, passed away at age 75 Peggy Collins, age 85, of Boaz Rosa Zambrano Cordova, age 71, of Sardis Steven Keith Garrard, age 46, of Rainbow City Roger Kress Baird, age 80, of Boaz Cindy Claburn, age 83, of Boaz Jaron Ann Huff, age 64, of Boaz Patricia Alexander, age 81, of Boaz James David Bohannon, age 66, of Attalla Geraldine Funeral Home Mary Austin Harris, age 92, of Geraldine Sandra Guice Strickland, age 79, of Geraldine Cindy Robinson, age 65, of Crossville Phyllis D'Arcy, age 88, of Crossville Judy Carol Whitt, age 71, of Boaz
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Gene Cheryl Willis, age 72, of Boaz Brian Keith Buttram, age 55, of Guntersville Patricia P. King, age 79, of Albertville Claretta Osborn, age 78, of Albertville Julie Patton, age 59, of Guntersvillle Audrian McPherson, age 67, of Boaz Bruce Allen Beaver, 74, of Boaz Roba Dorsett Smith, age 88, of Boaz Lillian Johnson Giles, age 82, of Boaz Annette Morgan Dodd, age 61, of Boaz Betty Adams Murphree, age 95, of Boaz Zadie Nell Wells Amberson, age 99, of Boaz Ruth Ballentine, age 85, of Albertville Coleman Dale Sims, age 75, of Boaz McRae Funeral Home
Norma Teague, age 80, of Boaz Judy Taylor Reed, age 83, of Boaz Gerald Holcomb, age 83, of Boaz Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory Janice Denise Collier, passed away at age 70 Billie Jan O'Malley, age 84, of Attalla Larry Eugene Davis, age 71, of Rainbow City Jackie Gail O'Bryant, age 73, of Gadsden Louise David Bowlin, age 82, of Attalla Phillip Dewayne Walker, age 52, of Attalla Bertha Hooks, age 80, of Attalla Frances Louise Radford Allred, age 100, of Attalla
Connie Rene Brown, age 65, of Dutton Raymond David Keele, age 69, of Fyffe Carla Sue Fairris, age 76, of Scottsboro
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