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Andy Robertson of Sand Rock has been named the new Gadsden State Community College Dean of Workforce Development. New Dean

Innovation Academy Has Successful Year With a rapidly growing and evolving workforce, the Albertville Innovation Academy (AIA) has been diligently working to prepare students to meet industry and employer needs during its first year of operation. Since opening in the Fall of 2024, the AIA had 187 students achieve industry certification and over 200 students participate in career tech organizations such as FFA, HOSA, FBLA, FTA, and Skills USA. By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger The fully accredited program provides Albertville City School students with the opportunity to work on real world projects, while showcasing both technical and academic skills. This year's students will graduate the program with a diploma, which will recognize their specialized AIA program achievements, as well as traditional core academics. One of the special opportunities for the students is the chance to work with NASA in Huntsville, as the AIA is the only Alabama high school to have been accepted into NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge for 2025. According to NASA’s website, the Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) “is a rigorous and continuously evolving activity which engages students in hands-on engineering design correlated to NASA’s Artemis missions. HERC aims to meet established educational objectives and provide constant program improvement that satisfy the needs of its participants.” The program is open to U.S. and International student teams at the middle school, high school, and college/ university level. The program holds it culminating event each year at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville and this year’s event date is set for April 11-12, 2025. The AIA reportedly has over 500 students enrolled this year, with close to 1000 students hoping to be accepted into the academy next year if space allows.

Photo By Susan Armstrong New Proposed Bank Set To Open Two Locations By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger

Northeast Alabama may soon be the home of a new community bank, as Solutions Plus Bank (Proposed) is hoping to officially open later this year. With its main office located on Highway 75 North in Albertville, Solutions Plus Bank (Proposed) is the culmination of 24 community-minded individuals seeking to form a locally owned community bank, with hometown folks providing top-notch services. With a second proposed location in downtown Guntersville, the Solutions Plus bank footprint will strategically cover Marshall County and surrounding areas, ensuring that its future customers will not have to travel far to experience top-tier community focused customer service. According to a news release from the proposed bank, Solutions Plus “seeks to fulfill its initial mission of providing tailor-made services and products for Marshall County and its surrounding communities. From a dream that began with a few individuals that has now grown to 13 members of the Board of Directors, 11 Founders, and 9 staff members, the proposed bank will have the expertise and breadth to play a part in providing long-term financial growth for the communities that it will have the privilege to serve.” Additionally, Solutions Plus Bank (Proposed) has positioned itself for sustained growth with a dynamic team of young, vibrant professionals, supported by seasoned individuals with deep industry expertise and community banking experience. This balanced approach will ensure long-term stability, with a solid succession plan for the future. The proposed bank’s core Executive Management team is comprised of Thomas E. Carroll (President/Chief Executive Officer), Myra W. Pierce (Chief Financial Officer), Susan Armstrong (Chief Operating Officer), and Cade B. Smith (Executive VP, Business Development). Together, the management team has over 150+ years of combined experience in banking. All four executives are North Alabama natives, dedicated to supporting the continued growth of Marshall County and its neighboring communities. “Every day, we, as Solutions Bankers, strive to live up to our original mission with integrity and our customers needs at the forefront of everything we do,” commented Thomas Carroll, President and CEO. Other individuals involved with Solutions Plus Bank (Proposed) include: Board of Directors: John Weathers (Chairman of the Board), Thomas Carroll, Myra W. Pierce, Susan Armstrong, Steven Brindley, PharmD (Brindley’s Family Pharmacy), Tony Cochran (CK Business Solutions), Shannon Corbitt (Corbitt Power & Light), Jeannie Courington (Boaz Albertville Recycling Center), Sergio Garcia (S&S

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Welding), Randy Jones (Randy Jones Insurance Agency), Clay Scofield (Business Council of Alabama), Anna Weathers Smith (Jean Properties, Weathers Properties, Main Street Realty), and Wright Ross (Ross Graden Lumber Company). Founders: Hughes Amberson (Leidos), Charles Bailey (Southern Metal Fabricators, Inc.), Lendell Glassco (Paragon Picture Gallery), Chris Head (FMGI), Tracy Honea (Mayor of Albertville and The Real Estate Group), Keith McGee (Colormasters and Marshall Pallet), Nathan Nixon (Hayes Rasbury Agency), Shannon Mitchell (J Shannon Mitchell, Attorney at Law), Paul Orgain, PharmD (Dickson Medical Pharmacy), Cade B. Smith (Solutions Plus Bank (Proposed)), and David Walker (K Supply Company, Inc. and High Rock Farms, LLC). The proposed bank is not currently open to customers and its official opening date has not been set. However, bank management is hoping for later this year. It also is important to note that Solutions Plus Bank (Proposed) has not yet received the requisite regulatory approvals to officially operate as a bank or other depository institution. The proposed bank is currently in the regulatory approval phase and cannot accept deposits or operate as a bank. The designation “Proposed” is required by law to indicate this distinction.

The Albertville Innovation Academy (AIA) recently held a Media Design and Media Production Pathway Showcase, which highlighted the programs and some of the school's achievements this past year. AIA Pathway Showcase Photo By Susan Armstrong USDOJ has dismissed its Biden-Harris administration lawsuit filed just before the 2024 presidential election to halt Secretary Allen’s efforts to keep noncitizens from voting in Alabama elections. Along with USDOJ’s dismissal, came the dismissal of a separate but overlapping lawsuit filed by various liberal organizations/private plaintiffs against Secretary Allen. I am incredibly pleased to announce that President Trump’s USDOJ has filed to dismiss this case and that the liberal organizations involved have followed suit,” Allen said. “Dismissal is a true victory for the State of Alabama, the Constitution, and election integrity.” Immediately after he was sworn into office, Allen initiated efforts to access US Department of Homeland

USDOJ Lawsuit Dismissal is a Victory for Alabama Security noncitizen data to identify noncitizens from Alabama’s voter file. Those efforts were repeatedly blocked by the Biden-Harris bureaucracy, including the White House. Secretary Allen refused to give up, however, and implemented an Alabama-based solution to identify potential noncitizens who had self-reported their noncitizen status and had registered to vote. Liberal organizations and USDOJ promptly filed suit in federal court to stop the program. office. Rest assured, I have never stopped and promise to continue protecting Alabama elections from illegal noncitizen voting, including in advance of the 2026 election cycle.” Secretary Allen thanks President Trump and his administration for giving proper attention to the border crisis, especially to the resulting issues created for election officials across the country.

“President Trump and I hold the same zero-tolerance position on noncitizen voting. We are truly blessed to have leadership restored in the Whitehouse and at the federal level that will respect, uphold, and defend our country against the liberal ideologies that have plagued America for far too long.” Allen said.

“Noncitizens are rightfully not allowed to vote under state and federal law. When noncitizens vote illegally, lawful votes are diluted,” Allen explained. “Every Alabama citizen’s vote matters. When those votes are at stake, I will always fight, just as I have done since taking my oath of

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Albertville Chamber Awards Banquet Taylor Bentley Conner Named Citizen of the Year

Howard Bentley Buick GMC’s dealer principal, Taylor Bentley Conner, has been named the Citizen of the Year for 2024 by the Albertville Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions over the years to the growth, prosperity and welfare of the Albertville community including hands- on volunteerism. A third-generation, family-owned and operated dealership, this is the second Citizen of the Year Award for Howard Bentley Buick GMC leadership, bestowed in 2004 to Mrs. Conner’s father, Wayne Bentley, who currently serves as owner/advisor. “It’s truly difficult for me to sum up in just a few words how incredible Taylor Conner is,” stated Albertville Chamber President Stan Witherow. “Taylor is, without a doubt, one of the most humble people I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing. She embodies what it means to be a true ‘good citizen’. Her unwavering commitment to her family, her company, and her community speaks volumes about the depth of her character. The countless ways she supports local organizations and gives back to those around her make her more than deserving of the honor of Citizen of the Year. Taylor’s impact is truly immeasurable, and I can’t think of anyone more worthy of this recognition.” "Giving back is really important to me, and volunteering with the Chamber has been such an awesome way to connect with our community while helping local businesses succeed and grow Albertville’s economy," commented Taylor. "I’m so grateful to live and work in Albertville. The Chamber has done an amazing job bringing people together and empowering everyone, and I’m just so proud to play even a small part in it." In 2024, Mrs. Conner proudly stepped into the role of dealer principal at Howard Bentley Buick GMC, after years of hard work as general manager since 2017 and taking on many other roles since 2013. Thanks to her dedication and the amazing efforts of her team, the dealership has grown to become the number one GMC dealer in Alabama and one of the top 10 GMC dealers nationwide. Growing up in the family business and holding various roles at the dealership, she pursued a marketing career in a big city and brought that experience back to her small town of Albertville, Alabama to continue the legacy of her father and grandfather. She has devised and implemented bold process models that have expanded the dealership to customers across the nation, while continually carrying over the family’s distinct commitment of providing service to exceed the customer’s expectation. A true visionary with homegrown experience, Taylor has led Howard Bentley Buick GMC to numerous recognitions including being named Dealer of the Year by General Motors since 2015. Her leadership in sustaining growth for the dealership includes elevating her small town through charitable giving, volunteerism, and partnerships. In 2024, Howard Bentley Buick GMC donated over $200,000 to over 100 different local schools, community needs, local nonprofits and charities working on the front lines of poverty, education, and health while helping drive the growth and prosperity of Albertville and surrounding areas.

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Taylor Bentley Conner was named the Albertville Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year.

For more than 30 years, the Albertville Chamber of Commerce has honored members of the community with the Citizen of the Year award recognizing valuable contributions by local individuals that may otherwise go unnoticed. Other business awards presented at the Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet on Thursday February 27 at Sand Mountain Park include: • Emerging Small Business of the Year: Brook's Insurance Group • Small Business of the Year (1-10 Employees): Unique4U Design Studio • Small Business of the Year (11-50 Employees): Hampton Inn • Small Business of the Year (51-100 Employees): Shepherd's Cove Hospice • Industry of the Year: Newman Technology of Alabama, Inc. • Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year: Fatima Rios

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Small Business of Year (11-50 Employees) Albertville Hampton Inn Photo By Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger

Small Business of Year (1-10 Employees) Unique4U Design Studio Photo By Brandon K. Pierce, Alabama Ledger

Emerging Small Business of Year Brook's Insurance Group

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Industry of the Year Newman Technology of Alabama, Inc.

Small Business of Year (51-100 Employees) Shepherd's Cove Hospice

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Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of Year - Fatima Rios

Citizen of the Year - Taylor Bentley Conner

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Cardinal Closet Helps Students Dress for Success The Paralegal The

Paralegal Association is seeking donations of professional attire for both men and women, including suits, slacks, dress shirts, dresses, blazers, belts, shoes and handbags. A variety of sizes and styles is appreciated, so students of all shapes and backgrounds can benefit. “A professional appearance is essential for job interviews,” McGlaughn said. “Employers often make their first impressions based on a candidate's attire, and studies show that dressing well can help boost confidence and show that an individual is serious about the opportunity.” She said the Cardinal Career Closet aims to ensure that every GSCC student has the opportunity to present themselves in the best possible light during job interviews and beyond. "We want our students to succeed in their careers," McGlaughn said. "By offering access

to professional clothing, we're removing one barrier that could stand in the way of their success. It’s an important step toward giving them the tools they need to excel in the workplace." Donations can be dropped off at the Business Division on the second floor of Naylor Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus. The Cardinal Career Closet will accept donations throughout the year but encourage donors to drop off the clothes and accessories as soon as possible. McGlaughn said the initial influx of donations now is critical for getting the closet up and running. The team is also accepting hanging racks for clothing storage as they grow the closet. Students may schedule an appointment to shop by emailing Tina Pendley at tpendley@gadsdenstate. edu. Appointments will be required to access the closet.

Association at Gadsden State Community College is opening the Cardinal Career Closet, an initiative designed to help students access professional attire for job interviews. “It is important to the members of the Paralegal Association that they help their fellow students make a strong first impression when starting their careers,” said Beth McGlaughn, paralegal instructor and club advisor. “We want everyone to look their best when going on job interviews.” Starting March 31, all Gadsden State students will be eligible to shop for one professional outfit for an interview, free of charge. “To be able to accommodate a large number of students, the Cardinal Career Closet depends on the generous donations from the college community as well as the communities we serve,” she said.

Howard Bentley Buick GMC in Albertville has been recognized by the United Way of Marshall County with the Star Award for the most improved 2024-2025 workforce campaign, in raising funds for the local community. Through the leadership and profound dedication by Howard Bentley Buick GMC's United Way Campaign Coordinators, (L-R) General Sales Manger Jon Conner and Digital Director Jacob Hollingsworth, the team made incredible improvements in achieving local impact by engaging all employees and emphasizing the vital work United Way does for the community. Their efforts resulted in a campaign improvement of over 60% in total contributions and an impressive 86% growth in employee participation. Howard Bentley Buick GMC Wins United Way Star Award Submitted Photo

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The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has announced the winners of the 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. As usual, the judges had a very difficult time selecting the winning images from the nearly 2,000 photos that were entered. “Alabama is a photographer’s paradise thanks to its wide variety of natural landscapes, native plants and wildlife and outdoor recreation opportunities,” said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner. “From the north Alabama mountains to the state’s Gulf Coast, the winning images in the 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest highlight the natural beauty of our great state. Congrats to all of this year’s winners!” Sponsors of the 2025 photo contest include Alabama State Parks, the Alabama Conservation Enforcement Officers Association and the Alabama Tourism Department. Each winner will receive a prize pack and be featured in a traveling exhibit in 2025. When the traveling exhibit schedule is finalized, it will be posted on www.outdooralabama.com. The Categories and Winners are shown below. Alabama State Parks • 1st Place - Jennifer Lynn Grainger, Cheaha State Park Overlook • 2nd Place - Will Childers, Gulf State Park Pier at Sunset • 3rd Place - Drew Senter, Peavine Falls at Oak Mountain State Park • Honorable Mention - Christopher Baker, Sunset at Lake Guntersville State Park Birds • 1st Place - Debra Lucas, Ruby-throated Hummingbird in Alabaster • 2nd Place - Mark Watts, Marbled Godwit on Dauphin Island • 3rd Place - Amber Hart, Blue-winged Warbler in Guntersville • Honorable Mention - Brien Keith, Yellow-crowned Night Heron in Baldwin County Wildlife • 1st Place - Christopher Baker, River Otter in Madison • 2nd Place - Loralee Manas, Chipmunk in Huntsville • 3rd Place - Christopher Jessee, Black Bear in Saraland • Honorable Mention - Jim Flynn, Gray Squirrel in Albertville Cold-Blooded Critters • 1st Place - Timothy David Huber, Ghost Crab on Dauphin Island • 2nd Place - Christopher Baker, Turtles in Madison • 3rd Place - Gabe Clements, Spiny Softshell Turtle in Birmingham • Honorable Mention - Arthur James Davis, Bullfrog in Daphne • Bugs and Butterflies • 1st Place - Jeff Lynn Payne, Bee in Morris • 2nd Place - Cary Bone, Ants in New Market • 3rd Place - Christopher Baker, American Lady Butterfly in Huntsville • Honorable Mention - Angela Dothard, Bee in Anniston Sweet Home Alabama • 1st Place - Christopher Baker, Old Red Mill in Albertville • 2nd Place - Virginia Mitchell, Fort Morgan in Baldwin County • 3rd Place - Brent Eanes, USS Alabama Battleship in Mobile • Honorable Mention - Elizabeth Marie Renevier, Bellingrath Gardens Fountain Nature-Based Recreation • 1st Place - Christopher Baker, Exploring Stephens Gap in Jackson County • 2nd Place - Keith Bozeman, Kayaking the Tennessee River at Sunset • 3rd Place - Keith Bozeman, Kayaker and Bald Cypress on the Tennessee River • Honorable Mention - Elizabeth Marie Renevier, Sunset Bubbles on Magnolia Beach Shoots and Roots • 1st Place - Brad Lackey, Puffball Mushroom in Huntsville • 2nd Place - Arthur James Davis, Fly Agaric Mushrooms at Splinter Hill Bog • 3rd Place - Caroline Reese Thornton, Mushrooms in Rockford • Honorable Mention - Brad Lackey, Fiddlehead Fern in Mentone Scenic • 1st Place - Edward Townsend, Green Mountain Nature Trail Covered Bridge • 2nd Place - Keith Bozeman, Lower Caney Creek Falls in Bankhead National Forest • 3rd Place - Joshua Norman Smith, Milky Way Over Fort Gaines on Dauphin Island • Honorable Mention - Virginia Mitchell, Mize Mills Falls in Bankhead National Forest Young Photographers • 1st Place - Killette Joan Brickley (age 10), Green Lynx Spider in Scottsboro • 2nd Place - Finn Jerome Larche (age 14), Royal Tern in Baldwin County • 3rd Place - Weston Lee Brown (age 11), Wild Turkeys in Gordo • Honorable Mention - Margaret Lamey Singleton (age 16), Soldier Creek For more info visit https://www.outdooralabama.com/photocontest. 2025 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest Winners

Daylight Saving Time Is Not A 'Dreaded' Time of Year

Opinion Column By Brandon K. Pierce Alabama Ledger Publisher It is finally Spring. With that, many folks are celebrating Daylight Saving Time, which has ushered in longer days and more evening hours of sunshine. In my opinion this is an absolutely fantastic time of year! So why are some people so negative, and upset about having to change their clock for Daylight Saving Time? Maybe one reason is because it is in their nature to be negative? Whatever the reason, get over it. Most folks enjoy this time of year. I mean what could be better than a sunny, 70-degree day and more evening hours of sunshine to enjoy! Yes, some days it rains. But despite the few gloomy days, the trees are blooming,

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and the grass is getting green. And many folks are currently, or maybe soon will be, enjoying the longer days during Spring Break at the beach or mountains! Do you still dread and dislike Daylight Saving Time? Many folks do. Even the LaGrange Daily News. “It is that dreaded time of year again,” the Georgia newspaper wrote in a recent opinion article. Why would anyone dread it? Is it because you lost one hour of sleep. Well, maybe you should have planned accordingly and went to bed earlier. I mean one night is not likely to disrupt sleep patterns or cause major health issues as some may suggest. Some folks believe that more automobile accidents occur in daylight hours. The roads are always dangerous, day or night. I mean, have you driven on Highway 431

Alabama's Department and Natural Resources had an outstanding 2024. David Rainer recently of Conservation wrote in his Alabama Outdoor weekly column that, "through a variety of funding sources, ADCNR has utilized more than $218 million for Alabama State Parks improvements, has facilitated the investment of more than $385 million in Coastal Alabama, and has ensured more than $37 million has gone to boating and fishing access improvements." Additionally last year, 660,397 hunters and anglers supported conservation and Alabama's outdoors recreation industry through the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses. Over 660,000 Hunting and Fishing Licenses Purchased Daylight Saving Time or not, take time to enjoy this time of year and the upcoming summer months. It will be back to a miserable dark winter soon enough! What about the people who can not see how to drive at night? Having extra evening daylight hours provide these folks with more time for shopping, doctor visits, and maybe even time to go to a restaurant with family and friends. There is also research that suggests more daylight hours can lead to increased consumer spending and maybe even lead to decreased crime. I understand that not all crimes occur at night, but I for one sure feel better walking to my car in the daylight than after dark. No matter if you like

New Gadsden Regional CEO

Gadsden Regional Medical Center has named Michael Hall as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 31, 2025. Hall has more than a decade of healthcare leadership experience, most recently serving as CEO of Moberly Regional Medical Center in Moberly, Missouri. In this role and throughout his career, he has led initiatives to grow access to services, recruit physicians, drive quality improvements, increase patient satisfaction, and employee and physician engagement. He also has a passion for nurturing organizational culture and managing staff growth. “Michael brings a wealth of operational experience and a dedication to providing exceptional care that will greatly benefit Gadsden Regional Medical Center,” stated Wilbur “Bubba” Masters, Chair

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of the Gadsden Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees. “We were especially impressed by his unwavering pursuit of excellence and are confident he will be a valuable addition to both the hospital and our community.” Hall earned both his Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration degrees from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has been an active member of multiple community and civic organizations throughout his career.

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The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention joined local and state leaders to present a check in the amount of $13.6 million to grantees, including the Skills Training Division at Gadsden State Community College. The check presentation was February 18 in the Alabama State House in Montgomery. The Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, also known as the Children’s Trust Fund, provides annual funding to programs across the state dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Gadsden State received $164,000 to fund its Empowering Families through Workforce Fatherhood Initiative. The program helps participants from the community and in area jails work toward economic stability through job training and soft skills while also providing workshops in parenting skills and relationship skills. In addition, the grant helps to provide scholarships for eligible parents to participate in a job training program at Gadsden State. Other Etowah County grant recipients include Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Alabama, Etowah County Commission, the James M. Barrie Center for Children and United Way's Success By 6. Various representatives for programs across the state are shown above at the check presentation. $13.6 Million For Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect

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The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has reported that 26 individuals were arrested on drug related charges during the month of February. Authorities seized 65 grams of methamphetamine, 135 grams of marijuana, 2 grams of fentanyl and 2 grams of cocaine. On February 1, 2025 DeKalb County Deputies were dispatched to the Marathon Gas Station in Kilpatrick for an accidental gunshot wound. While searching the vehicle that transported the gunshot victim to the gas station, methamphetamine and marijuana were found. Virginia Dale Morgan (67 of Crossville), was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. Again, on Saturday, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 781 in Ider. Detecting the odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle, a search was performed finding the driver to be in possession of marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Rodney Dewayne Gilreath (45 of Ider) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On February 4, Narcotics Agents were called to the scene of a structure fire on County Road 139 in Crossville after a chemical odor was detected. Upon arrival, Agents made contact with Melissa Dawn McCreless (50 of Crossville) who appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. McCreless was found to be in possession of controlled pills that she did not have a prescription for, as well as drug paraphernalia. McCreless was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x2) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On February 6, Deputies went to a residence on County Road 744 in Henagar searching for Lester Nick Durham (62 of Henagar) who had active warrants. Deputies found Durham inside the home with methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia sitting out in plain view. Durham was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Violation of Release Order (x2). Dana Mechille Gonzalez (50 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Obstructing Government Operations. On February 7, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 75 for speeding. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Christine Elizabeth Clines (59 of Ider) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. On February 8, Deputies went to a residence on County Road 9000 in Mentone searching for Paul Carter Blalock (52 of Valley Head) who had active warrants. Methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found during a search of the residence. Blalock was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st, Non-payment of Child Support (x2) and 5 warrants for Failure to Appear. Also, on February 8, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Highway 35 and Pendergrass Avenue in Powell and they found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Amanda Ann Smith (40 of Fyffe) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. In a third incident on February 8, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 651 and County Road 739 finding the driver to be in possession of kratom and several narcotic prescription drugs that he did not have prescriptions for. William Lane Poe, Jr (41 of Fort Payne) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x3), Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Illegal Possession of Prescription Drugs. On February 9, Officers with the Powell Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Highway 35 for traveling on the wrong side of the road. An open container of alcohol, methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a firearm were found in the vehicle. Randy Shawn Sturgill (36 of Henagar) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Open Container-Alcohol in Vehicle, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Persons Forbidden to Possess Firearm. Brandon Kyle Stafford (30 of Trenton, Ga) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Open Container-Alcohol in in Vehicle and Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance. On Valentine’s Day, DeKalb County Narcotics Agents made a traffic stop on Highway 75, near County Road 141, in the Cartersville area. The driver of the vehicle, Mark Chirtra Davis (50 of Chattanooga, Tn) was found to have a felony warrant out of Hamilton County, TN. An open container of alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Davis was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Hold for Agency. Both passengers in the vehicle were also taken into custody. Rita Ann Fuller (58 of Ider) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Taviea Chikkia Smith (46 of Chattanooga, TN) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Promote Prison Contraband 2nd. On February 15, Deputies were dispatched to a residence on County Road 1975 on complaints of drug activity. During a search of the residence, methamphetamine, fentanyl, kratom, clonazepam, alprazolam, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were found. DHR was called to the scene for a small child and a safety plan was put into place. Bridgett Lashanda Williams (42 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance (x4), Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 1st and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Michael Stacey McCormick (54 of Boaz) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On February 16, DeKalb County Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Crossville for a theft in progress. While enroute, Deputies saw a vehicle with their flashers on and stopped to make sure everything was fine with the driver. While talking to the driver, Deputies noticed tools that had been described as stolen in the theft. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was also found in the vehicle. Terry Lee Epps (68 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On February 20, DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 3 in Crossville. The driver David Mark Tanner (41 of Crossville) was found to have active warrants with DCSO and was also in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Tanner was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and 3 warrants for Failure to Appear. On February 22, DeKalb County Deputies, along with Collinsville Police Officers, conducted a traffic stop where they found methamphetamine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle. Jeremy Matthew Jones (49 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and 1 warrant for Failure to Appear. Robert Wayne Gladden (62 of Collinsville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On February 23, Deputies were asked by the Albertville Police Department to assist them in picking up Brian Allen Elkins (30 of Boaz), who has outstanding warrants with them and was living in a residence on County Road 15 in DeKalb County. When Deputies arrived, a white male took off running but was soon apprehended. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia was found in the residence. Elkins was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Attempt to Elude and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. On February 26, Ider Police Officers and DeKalb County Deputies conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, the passenger threw a bag out of the window, which contained drug paraphernalia. Fentanyl and heroin were also found during a search. Anthony Cordell Gass (47 of Higdon) and Hali Mae Gilbert (24 of Flat Rock) were both charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Tampering with Physical Evidence. On February 26, Deputies conducted a traffic stop on County Road 479. When asked their names, both driver and passenger gave false ID’s. During a search of the vehicle, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were found. Jason Clay Edde (47 of Albertville) was charged with Use False ID to Obstruct Justice, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Ismael Perez Martinez (42 of Albertville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Use False ID to Obstruct Justice and 3 warrants for Failure to Appear. On February 27, Deputies were dispatched to the bridge on County Road 388 for a vehicle that had stopped. When deputies arrived, they found the driver to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Dana Reese Bearden (32 of Crossville) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd. 26 Arrested for Drugs

Scholarship in memory of the late Kathy Brown

Gadsden

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Community

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Support Personnel Association has teamed with the Cardinal Foundation to establish the Kathy Brown Memorial Scholarship, a new award created to honor the legacy of a beloved SPA member and retired college employee. “We are honored to offer this scholarship in memory of Kathy Brown, who was an integral part of the Gadsden State family,” said Keli Feely, president of SPA, an organization of administrative assistants, clerks, and other essential support staff at Gadsden State. “Kathy’s dedication to the College and its students was unwavering. We hope this scholarship will help students pursue their careers.” Brown began her time at Gadsden State as a student from 1995 to 1997 and earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Office Administration. She previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology in 1980 from Jacksonville State University. She served as the administrative assistant in the Public Relations and Marketing Department since 1998 and retired in August 2024. Brown was a member of SPA and served a term as its president. She was also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association, and the National Council

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Kathy Brown

for Marketing and Public Relations. She was a lifetime member of the Gadsden State Alumni Association. In 2022, Brown received the Chancellor’s Award for Support Staff. In 2018, she won the Outstanding Support Staff Award from the Gadsden State Alumni Association. The scholarship is the very first of its kind to be set up by SPA. It was created after Brown’s passing on Feb. 3. She is survived by her husband Walter; sons Jared and Detrick; and daughter, Unjole as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The $500 Kathy Brown Memorial Scholarship will be awarded for the Fall 2025 Semester to a student majoring in Office Administration. The award is open

to students entering the program for the first time or to current students who graduated from a high school, GED program or homeschool within Etowah County. To be eligible, applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5. Donations to the Kathy Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund can be made through the Cardinal Foundation, the college’s support organization. Contributions can be sent by mail to PO Box 227, Gadsden, AL 35902, or made online through the Cardinal Foundation’s donation portal. Employees of Gadsden State may also donate via payroll deduction. For more information on how to donate or to apply for the scholarship, visit www.gadsdenstate.edu/ cardinalfoundation.

Two ABSOLUTE Auctions Saturday, April 12th at 10 A.M. (CDT) Auction One: WEISS Lake Waterfront near Alabama Belle Resort

Lakefront property with approximately 200 feet of shoreline, includes an older mobile home, a small shop with dry parking, a boat house with a

Auction Two: Robertson Property Property Location: 3215 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL pier, and a concrete sea wall. There is a separate mobile home on the property that will be sold separately to be moved. Selling on Location at 543 County Road 531 Centre, AL (AUCTION SITE FOR AUCTION 1 and 2)

Spacious 2,800+/- sq. ft. brick and frame with three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an additional in-law suite with a private entrance and full bathroom.

Visit www.swaffordauctiongroup.com for terms, pictures, and more information.

1008 West Main Street, Centre, AL 35960 Phone: 256.927.8900 | Toll Free: 877.222.5720 R. Shane Swafford, ASL#1589 GANR#2635 www.swaffordauctiongroup.com

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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 Dula Maye Jones Yancey, age 87, of Scottsboro Betty Charlotte Claborn, age 89, of Moody Kathleen Jenkins, age 87, of Albertville John Timothy Rogers, age 63, of Albertville Tena Marie Taylor, age 66, of Arab Larhue T. Harbison, age 93, of Albertville Myrna Ellen Dillard McGee, age 82, of Albertville Adams-Buggs Funeral Home in Gadsden Mary Ruth Denney, age 88, of Ashland Lemuel Sanders, age 70, of Weaver Albertville Memorial Funeral Home Kevin Dwayne Allison Jr., age 33, of Albertville Melba Jean Walker Cash, age 89, of Boaz Albert Van Mikel, age 78, of Albertville Glenda Fay Henderson Turner, age 74, of Boaz Lisa Cofield Brothers, age 61, of Albertville Carolyn Janell Warren, age 66, of Huntsville Robert Neil Creel, age 76, of Boaz Carolyn Lee Mims, age 76, of Crossville Randall Lavone Teal, age 86, of Albertville Charlene "Charlie" Hayes, age 64, of Albertville Mary H. Hopper, age 87, formerly of Boaz Jewel Ivarine Anthony, age 100, of Albertville Burt Funeral Home Bobby Don Simpson, age 70, of Chatsworth, GA Carr Funeral Home in Guntersville Wynell Ogletree, passed away at age 85 Larry Wayne Leonard, age 78, of Guntersville Patricia Elaine Guile, age 64, of Albertville Marjorie Jo Ann Wihold, passed away at age 90 William Ralph Gwathney Jr., passed away at age 61 Melissa Smith Farmer, age 64, of Union Grove Marena Rochelle McCann, passed away at age 82 Mrs. Syd Beevers, age 75, of Guntersville Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home Sammy D. Scott, age 73, of Centre Larry O'Neil Paige, age 73, of Centre Albert "Al" Leo Shumaker, age 85, of Centre Cherry Jennings LeCroy, age 68, of Center Vernon Decker, age 82, of Centre Gerald Beets, passed away at age 67 Karen Johnson Green, age 79, of Centre William Berry Songer III, age 61, of Centre Marean Newsome Pritchett, age 65, of Leesburg Phillip Carl Simpson, age 51, of Centre Gary "Mack" Eads, age 74, of Centre Dennis Eugene Wilson, age 70, of Centre Tyler Shane Elkins, age 23, of Leesburg Bobby Joe Smith, age 76, of Centre Rodney Earl Simmons, age 87, of Centre Collier-Butler Funeral Home Jeffery Adam Stewart, passed away at age 37 Infant Christopher Lee Whatley III passed away Sherry Lee Mason, age 71, of Piedmont David Lynn Tucker, passed away at age 82 Gerald Wayne Hooper, age 75, of Guntersville Elaine Brown, age 92, of Lookout Mountain Community Gene Brooks Millican Jr., passed away at age 78 Jerry Thomas Stephens, age 87, of Gadsden Rachel Faye Hill Abel, age 81, of Attalla Dorothy Helen Snow, age 86, of Hokes Bluff Carol Ann McCartney, age 63, of Glencoe Wanda Faye Edwards Whisenant, age 72, of Southside Anthony William Eubanks, age 79, of Gadsden Stephen Henry Terrell, age 76, of Hokes Bluff Wanda Sue Fugatt, age 55, of Rainbow City Belinda Kay Mathis Brown, age 75, of Gadsden Linda Davis Whitten, age 72, of Gadsden Billie Frances Tolbert, 92, of Gadsden Jean Kinder, age 81, of Rainbow City Tiffany Marie Clifton, age 35, of Springville William Jason Johnson, age 58, of Gadsden Jeffery Dean Anderson, age 54, of Higdon Phyllis Dale Martin Blevins, age 68, of Dutton Roy Jeronne White, age 74, of Pisgah Vida Pritchett Cooper, age 83, of Higdon Opella Boydston Smith, age 102, of Ider Teresa Jones Montgomery, age 69, of Crossville Melanie Diane Wester, age 66, of Gadsden Elisa Diane Speaks, age 53, of Gadsden Brenda Diane Martin, passed away at age 77 Cornerstone Funeral Chapel in Ider Crestwood Funeral Home in Gadsden

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Academy Award and Oscar Winning actor Gene Hackman passed in February 2025. He was 95. Hackman was reportedly found dead on February 26 at his home in New Mexico. Authorities believe that Heart Disease and Alzheimer's were both factors in his death. His wife, Betsy Arakawa, also passed away. Her cause of death is believed to be from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome. She was 65. Hackman's acting career dates back to the 1960's where he starred in numerous movies and westerns. In the late 1970's and 80's, he was known for roles in the original Superman movies. Some of his other films include The Firm and the iconic football movie The Replacements. 2025 Red Snapper Season Modified Conference USA has announced its football schedule for the 2025 season, which features 12 teams with no divisions. FIU, Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Liberty, Louisiana Tech, Middle Tennessee, New Mexico State, Sam Houston, UTEP and WKU, along with newcomers Delaware and Missouri State comprise CUSA A total of 144 games are scheduled over 15 regular season playing weeks, kicking off with a week zero contest between Sam Houston and WKU. The Jax State Gamecocks join the action in week one, with a trip to Orlando, Florida to face UCF. This marks the third season of “Weekday CUSA,” which will see all October league matchups played on midweek evenings. CUSA’s broadcast partners will share the October weeknight football games on linear television across CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU. Of last season’s 18 midweek contests, eight games were decided by single digits, while six were one-score games, including two in overtime. It is important to note that all games are subject to date changes and some dates may move in the coming weeks in order to accommodate national television selections. A schedule of televised games will be released at a later date. CUSA Sets 2025 Football Schedules Alabama uses Snapper Check to monitor shore, private vessel and state charter angler landings during the season, and will provide updates at www.outdooralabama.com. MRD will announce a season closure date when the 2025 quota is anticipated to be met. The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces that Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private and state-licensed charter vessel anglers for red snapper harvest on Friday, May 23, 2025. New for this year, the season will be open 7 days a week from May 23 until 11:59 p.m. on Monday June 30, 2025. The season will then transition to four-day weekends starting July 4 until the private angler quota is met. The Alabama private angler quota for 2025 is set by NOAA Fisheries and is anticipated to be 664,552 pounds. The previous weekend-only season format has been in place since 2017. Last fall, MRD conducted a series of public meetings and provided other ways to gain input from the public on the red snapper season in Alabama. The consensus from that public input was overwhelmingly positive for keeping the snapper season open seven days a week from Memorial Day weekend through the end of June, and if quota remains return to the weekend only season beginning with the Fourth of July weekend until the quota is harvested. “Under state management we have the ability to adapt our red snapper season to meet the needs of anglers that fish in Alabama,” said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner. “For 2025, we are opening the season for the entire month of June to give our private anglers and state licensed charter boats better opportunities during the peak of the season. We anticipate a great red snapper season this year that will provide anglers with more opportunities to catch red snapper through early summer and hopefully into the fall.” The season dates listed above only apply to anglers fishing from shore, private recreational vessels and state- licensed Alabama commercial party boats that do not hold federal for-hire fishing permits. The season for anglers fishing from federally-permitted for-hire vessels will be announced by NOAA Fisheries at a future date. Billy J. Chamlee, age 82, of Fort Payne Robert Allen Gaskin, age 81, of Boaz Howard William Miller, age 73, of Dawson Thomas Earl Easter, passed away at age 82 Lisa Stanfield Godwin, age 46, of Grove Oak Dathan Bazz Ashley, age 94, of Rainsville Linda Sue Long Needham, age 67, of Rainsville David Mitchell Sisk Sr., age 81, of Collinsville Timothy Leon Carson, age 62, of Dutton Nancy Lou Horton, age 69, of Albertville Darrick Charles Betz, age 50, of Dawson Robert E. Anderson III, age 74, of Guntersville William Leon Bryant Jr., age 56, of Glencoe Ann Nixon McCormick, age 71, of Boaz Paul A. Talley, age 83, of Dawson Michael Don Roden, age 51, of Pisgah Maria Lucas Mendoza, age 38, of Crossville Clara Lucinda Cindy Hall, age 67, of Fyffe Arthur Estes Davis, age 91, of Crossville Rebecca Joy Luciotti, age 90, of Geraldine Richard Douglas McGee, age 74, of Fyffe Bessie Myrtle Ann Dodd, age 77, of Fort Payne Patricia Ann Stiefel Pritchett, age 71, of Section Leonard Oneal Stevens, age 79, of Guntersville Cade Marcus Moore, age 21, of Rainsville Wanette Chirl Willoughby Mashburn, age 63, of Geraldine Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead

John Daily Morgan, passed away at age 74 Lamar Eads Wood, age 80, of Gadsden Naoma Sewell Jones Sparks, age 83, of Glencoe Judith Anne Hooker Hicks, age 84, of Gadsden Audrey "Faye" Payne, age 93, of Fort Payne Mary Melissa McCallie Thacker, age 69, of Gadsden Linda Ruth Pendergraft, age 87, of Gadsden Billy Earl Riddlespur, age 83, of Gadsden Carol Cassidy Moore, age 79, of Hokes Bluff Carolyn Jean Sauls, age 77, of Cedartown, GA Carol Benson, age 87, of Glencoe Delores Jean Aultman, age 87, of Gadsden Gladys Huie Abernathy Tolleson, age 95, of Gadsden Crossville Memorial Chapel Ruth Elizabeth Clayton, age 91, of Crossville Etowah Memorial Chapel Hubert Leaster Ward, age 89, of Boaz Betty Jo McClendon, age 94, of Gallant Gail Denny, age 67, of Attalla Patricia Jean Patterson Price, age 82, of Boaz Rev. Ronald Lee Walker, age 70, of Steele Charles Edward Chaviers, age 73, of Boaz Charlotte Stanfield, age 81, of Boaz Tommy Hewitt Batson Sr., age 88, of Gadsden Mary Yvonna Fox, age 86, of Boaz Geraldine Funeral Home Mary Lyndell Mitchell, age 91, of Crossville Marshall Memorial Funeral Home Dwight Eugene Johnson, passed away at age 85 Janet Ranelle Gillispie Browning, age 74, of Boaz Elsie Lee Hinson, age 86, of Bessemer Phillip Lee Kilpatrick, age 62, of Sardis Estrellita McClendon, passed away at age 99 James David Brown, age 81, of Albertville McRae Funeral Home Charlene Mayo Stewart, age 75, of Boaz Ruby Jane Childers, age 61, of Boaz Roger Dale "Doc" Morton, age 72, of Boaz Helen Jane Lambert, age 79, of Horton Saintanise Anthony, age 53, of Albertville Aaron P. Maddox, age 79, of Boaz Tony Windsor, age 76, of Albertville Morgan Funeral Chapel and Crematory Doris Beverly Pelkey, age 67, of Gadsden Anne Louise Benefield, age 63, of Sumiton Bert Washburn, age 95, of Attalla Janis Leigh Smith Glispy, age 68, of Gadsden Willie Lee Robertson, passed away at age 95 Edgar Lee Maton, age 88, of Attalla Sarah Mabron Oliver, age 85, of Gadsden Vergie Ann Gaylor Fulenwider, age 84, of Altoona Patricia B. McClain, age 90, of Attalla Charles W. Mickler, age 82, of Rainbow City Stephen Ian O'Bar Legat, age 27, of Gadsden Helen Lucille Williams, passed away at age 73 Lucinda "Cindy" Lowery Peppers, age 76, of Gadsden Timothy Simonton, age 65, of Gadsden Joseph Hood, age 63, of Attalla Perry Funeral Home In Centre Geneva Ashmore Hubbard Brown has passed away Noel Rasmussen, age 87, of Centre Robert Wendell Tucker, age 72, of Cedar Bluff Bobby Dan Abernathy, age 69, of Leesburg Nellie Ruth Cochran, age 89, of Centre Martha Karen Dillard, age 82, of Leesburg Vester Lee McCullough, age 84, of Gaylesville Brenda Joyce Bishop, age 70, of Centre Thurman Troy Parker, age 83, of Collinsville Christopher Steven Craft, age 45, of Fort Payne Doris Elizabeth Brewster, age 93, formerly of Piedmont Joan Nichols Payne, age 84, of Altoona Gerald D. Robinson, age 86, of Steele Imelda Elaine Greene, age 91, of Leesburg Charles Lee Caldwell, age 48, of Gadsden Helen Virginia Jones, age 92, of Cedar Bluff Nellie Louise Chesnut, age 92, of Leesburg Rainsville Funeral Home Vickie Poole Johnson, age 65, of Fort Payne Charity Elizabeth Hatchett Baker, age 38, of Fort Payne Section Funeral Home Glendale "Rob" Edwards, age 67, of Section Herman "Huck" Fortenberry, age 79, of Section Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne Joseph W. "Joe" Redden, age 73, of Fort Payne Don Phillips, age 88, of Mentone Dianna Imogene Dugger Jackson, age 85, of Fort Payne Dr. Benjamine Samuel Cashion DVM, 75, of Fort Payne Bessie Faye Epps Hughes, age 82, of Fort Payne Janice Lorraine Steele Woo, age 63, of Dogtown Jack Daniel Frasier, age 73, of Fort Payne W.T. Wilson Funeral Home Marie Dobbins Gilley, age 94, formerly of Fyffe Pamela S. Coffey, age 80, of Fyffe Lisa Shirley Hall, age 72, of Fort Payne Dionne Griffin Hall, age 87, of Fort Payne Verlin Lumpkin, age 81, of Rainsville Betty Jean Patterson, age 87, of Section Danny Furgerson, age 75, of Sylvania

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