Franklin County Times - June 5, 2024

First Miss Phil Campbellnamed

ByMaría Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com

Abigail Faith Bell, recent graduate and salutatorian of Phil Campbell High School, was crowned Miss Phil Campbell in the inaugural pageant held June 1onthe Phil Campbellcampus of Northwest Shoals Community College.

Melanie Gonzalez

Rodriguez was crowned Miss Teen Phil Campbell.

Saylor Waid won the title of JuniorMiss Phil Campbell.

Posie Stancil was named Baby Miss Phil Campbell.

Bexley McAffee was crowned Little Miss Phil Campbell, and Gabriella Ivy was named first alternate. Hadley Grimes also competed for the title.

Jaselinn Eva Blake Isbell was crowned Tiny Miss Phil Campbell

“It was awonderful experience for the town of Phil Campbell,” said Michelle Marbutt, one of the event’s organizers.

“The support of the community is always amazing. Being our first pageant, Ifelt like it went reallywell. Although Iwould have liked to have had more contestants, the girls were all beautiful and Iloved seeing them lift up and encourage one another.”

Marbutt said plans for next year are already underway.

“We plan to expand the pageant to include ages up to 21. We also plan to have the pageant the week before the Phil Campbell Festival next year to hopefully get more participation. I want to invite everyone to come join us for the Phil Campbell Festival June 21-22.Welook

forward to having great music and, who knows, you may get to meet our newly crowned Miss Phil Campbell!”

Index

Faith Bell is crowned the first MissPhilCampbell.

By MaríaCamp maria.camp@

The RHS Class of 1988 -ChuckyMullins Scholarship Committee is presenting aprobowl for studentswithspecial needs, for ages seven and up,June15from10-11a.m., at theChuckyMullins Center, 442 Hamilton St., in Russellville. Checkin is at 9a.m.Cost of participation is $10. Ayouth football funday for ages seven and up will also take placeJune 15. It will be held from 1-3 p.m., also at the Chucky Mullins Center. Checkin is at 12 p.m. Costof participation is $25. Price includes lunch and an autographed picture. Grit balls will be awarded to participants that show the most grit. Special guest additions or changes will be announced via the website www.cms1988. com/f oot ba ll-c amp. Special guests currently on thelineup include Don Jones, Chad Slade, Jerell Powe and Sammie Coates.

“I hope thekidsare looking forward to it,” said Skye Hamilton, one of the organizers. “Many of the guys from April 20 will be back, along with acouple of additional friends. Typically, the events are wonderful, the kids seem to have a great time, the parents are always patient with us and the players spend extra time talking withthem and really mentoring each kid, and Ilove that.” Hamilton said at each event, the committee always makes sure to remind them about why they are there, spending time talking ot them about Chucky Mullins and his legacy. “It warms my heart when the kids return and are able to share with us some of the things they weretaught in years prior.”

Steam locomotivetobedelivered to Red Bay

By Staff Reports

On June 10,2024, a 1923 restored steam locomotive engineand tinder will be delivered to the Red Bay Railroad Park in Red Bay, Ala. The exact time is notknown TheRed BayMuseum and the City of Red Bay haveworked together to establish aRailroad Park in Red Bay, directly across from theRed Bay Museum.

Acaboose was donated to themuseum, which started the idea of establishing apark. It wasthen decided to move theoriginal wooden water tower stillstanding from the early 1900s to the

park. The towerwas used to supply water to the steam locomotive engines that came through town

BobTiffin,former owner of TiffinMotorhomes, has longwanted asteam locomotive, and one was

found in Mt. Union, Penn., that had beenstored in awarehouse for around 67 years. He purchased the locomotive, and the restoration has taken more than two years.

Thelocomotive was built in March 1923 and built forEast Broad Top (EBT) by Baldwyn and is acoal-fired steam engine.

Third #3 was the last steam locomotive bought by theEBT and also the mostpowerful. Sheacted as theprimary switcher in Mount Union, yielding to #6 only when she required servicing. She was also the last locomotive to run in common carrier operation, moving the

last of thePRR cars to theirinterchange. She has been on theMount Union Engine house since 1956 and has succumbed to some damage as a resultofthe roof leaking. Local people are upset about the locomotive and tinderleaving their town,since they think it is part of their local history,although no one has offered to repairor restore it in more than 66 years. Security will have to be providedwhen it is moved in Pennsylvania. When it is delivered to Red Bay,the streetswill be blocked off andatleast two large cranes will be on hand to unload the locomotiveand tinder.

CONTRIBUTED/WILL CLARK

Abigail

Russellville membernamed among finalists forGFWCJennie Award

By

María Camp maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com

TheGeneral Federation of Women’s Club, International (GFWC) is one of the world’s largest and oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational, women’s volunteer service organizations.Itis dedicated to community improvement via enhancing the livesofothers through service

TheGFWCJennie Awardisthe onlynational honor bestowedbyGFWC thatrecognizes individual members forpersonal excellence.Members are nominated by their local clubs to compete at state, regional and national levels forthe Federation’s highest honor –the Jennie Award, named in honor of GFWC’s founder,Jane Cunningham Croly, who

wrote fornationalnewspapers under the pseudonym “Jennie June.” As stated in the GFWC manual, theaward is “anoccasion to highlight extraordinary clubwomen whoepitomizeaspirit of independence,courage and persistence through their roles as volunteers with their club,representativesoftheir communityand as members of afamilyorextended family.”The GFWCJennie Awardisthe onlynational honor thatrecognizes individual members for personalexcellence

TheGFWCBook Lovers Study Club recommended Susie Hovater Malone as the club’s Jennie Award nominee forAlabama. At the2023 annual AFWC Convention, Malone wonthe Alabama Jennie Awardwhichqualified her forthe GFWC

recognized with the

SouthernRegion.In October, shealong with other Southernregion nomineescompeted. She representedAlabama, and PeggyWilson represented Georgia. They were the twonominees selected from theSouthernregion to participate among the 16 finalists.The sixteen finalists were featured

in the 2024 Spring GFWC Clubwoman magazine

Thejudging of the top eight finalists was done by three independent judges whohaveno director connection with GFWC. Accordingto Theresa Rudder,GFWC Jennie Awardchairman, all three judges were “very impressed” with

the accomplishmentsof all of the nominees,and they indicated thatitwas “verydifficult to select one winner from each region.”

Debra Strahanoski, GFWCinternational president, in Washington, DC, recently called Malone to informher thatshe had been selected as one of the eight finalists forthe GFWCJennie Award. All eight national GFWC JennieAward honorees will be awarded roundtrip transportation to attend the GFWCConvention in Chicago,Illinois.Malone will be representing the Southern Region andhonored at the“ANight of Hope and Dreams” gala.

Susie Hovater Malone is

GFWC Jennnie Award.

PHOTOSBYMARÍA CAMP

GFWCmembers Brenda Oliver (left) and Susie Hovater Malone (right)discussrecognitions received at the 128th annualconvention for theGFWC Alabama FederationofWomen’sClubs,held April 14 in Birminghamlastyear.

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Calendar Of Events

Flower Removal

Now

It’s time to remove old flowers from the graves in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery on Highway 724 near Newburg. Donations arewelcome and can be mailed to Mt Pleasant Cemetery Fund, 941 Highway 87, Russellville AL 35654. Decoration Day is Father’s Day.

Weatherford Public Library Camp Read-ABook

June

Sign up nowtoattend Camp Read-A-Book, WeatherfordPublic Library’s summer reading program. Set foreachTuesdayin

June at 10 a.m., Camp Read-A-Book will offer performers,activities and, of course,books.Camp is forages4-12. All children must be registered in advance.Find the link to register on the City of RedBay Facebook page or getmorehelp from Northwest Regional Library by calling205-4872330.

Mountain View Baptist Church VBS June 2-6

Mountain View Baptist Church VBS, 2110 Hwy 81 in Phil Campbell, will continue through June 6from6-8:30 p.m. eachnight, forpreschool through sixth grade will continue through June 6from6-8:30 p.m. forpreschool through sixth grade.Register at

mtviewbaptistchurch org.Formoreinformation, call 205-993-4610. Russellville First Methodist Church VBS June 2-6

Russellville First Methodist continue VBS through June 6from5:307:30 p.m. nightly. Theme is Mission: DeepSea. For moreinformation call Cristy Allen at 256-3240406.

Red Bay FBCVBS

June2-6

First Baptist Church of RedBay’s Vacation Bible School will continue through June 6from5-8 p.m. nightly. Sessions are forages3through sixth grade,with FamilyNight on Thursday. Thetheme is Jungle Journey Book Signing June 6 Local author Jason Davis will sign copies of his book, “Dad’s Notes June 6from5-6 p.m. at Russellville Public Library

Siloam VBS June 9-11

Siloam Missionary Baptist Church will hold aVBS June 9from5-7 p.m. andJune 10-11from 6-8:15p.m. This event is forages2 through adult. Therewillbedinner each night, games, craftsfun and learningaboutJesus Thetheme is “Arise, Shine,For ThyLight is Come.” Thechurch is located at 1657 Highway 60 in Russellville

MaryJane Hellums

June 1, 2024

Mary Jane Hellums, 89, of Russellville, passed away June 1. Visitation will be June 5from2-4 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville Thefuneralservice will take place directlyafter Charles Howell will officiate.Burial will be at the Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Russellville.

Billy Ray “Woody” Cowens”

May 31, 2024

Billy Ray “Woody” Cowens, 35, of Russellville, passed away May 31 at Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville.

BillywasbornFebruary 4, 1989, in Russellville. He wasamember of Winston County IronAngels Bike Club andlovedtopaint cars anddobody work. Billy never met astranger and wasalways eager to help anyoneinneed. He was ahard-working familyman andaloving husband and father.

Visitation willbeheld June 52024 from 12-2 p.m. at Nichols Funeral Home in Haleyville, with aservice at 2p.m. Burial will be at Union HillCemetery in Phil Campbell. Bro. Jeff Whitten willofficiate Billy is survived by his wife, Tonieka Cowens; sons, Austin Anderson and TylerCowens; stepsons, Jaycen Wheeler, RhenWheeler andLogan Wheeler; stepdaughter, Livion Weaver; parents, Bart and Tina Storie; brothers, Josh (Kendra) Bunch andDustin Storie; aunt anduncle, Mary and John Anderson; cousins, Matthew Anderson, Jordan Anderson and Colton (Loren) Russell; aunt, Tonya (William) Brown; and uncle, Hershell Ray Durham. He was preceded in death by his father, Randy Cowens; grandparents, Fayrene Durham and Floyd Ray Durham; and step grandmother, Darlene Durham. Memories and

May 9

•The Chambless Group LLC to Spry FH LLC, statutory

•The Chambless Group LLC to Spry FH LLC, quit claim

•Donald Lee Raper Jr., to Morgan E. Hester, warranty

•RonaldD.Harris to Michael Scott Jones, warranty

•Stella R. Humbers to Stella R. Humbers, warranty

•Donna Ruth Lairdto

Daniel P. Abel, survivorship

was held May31-June 1 from 6p.m. to 8a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Russellville. Burial was in Guatemala.

Emilia Lopez Perez May 28, 2024

condolences may be shared at www. nicholsfuneralhomes.com

Sharon LaneWarhurst May 31, 2024

SharonLaneWarhurst, 68, of Russellville, passed away May 31. Visitation washeld June 2from 2-4 p.m. at Tharptown Baptist Church, with aservice directlyafter. Burialwas in Tharptown Cemetery.

Jackie Hollis Richardson May 29, 2024

Jackie Hollis Richardson,84, of Russellville, passed away May29. Visitation was held June 3from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. at SpryMemorial Chapel, with aservice directlyafter. Burialwas in the Knights of Pythias Cemetery

Eva Mae Rickard May 29, 2024

Eva Mae Hammock Rickard went hometobe withher LordMay 29, 2024, at the ageof89. She was born September 17, 1934, to Husie andEttie Hammock in Franklin County,Ala. She married Amos LindberghRickard November12, 1954, and they were married 51 years prior to his death on July22, 2005. She was amember of James Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. She wasadevoted mother grandmother, greatgrandmother andwife. Her selfless love will always be remembered. After her husband passed away, sheworked as a foster grandparent for several years. When she wasunabletodothat, her time was spent watching her gospel music, reading the Bible and working

•Gary Dolan to Alfedo Dieguez,warranty

•Joe D. Murphyto

Freida S. Garrison, warranty

May 10

•Evadell Devaney to RobertE.Devaney,clerk’s

•Iva Lee Jackson to Jeremy Jackson, survivorship

•Iva LeeJacksonto Jeremy Jackson, warranty

•Bryan Thomas Rogers to Channing Wright, warranty

•Russell Alack to Leeann Timbs,warranty

•Adam C. Hill to KimberlyA.Hill, quit claim

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She is survived by her three children, SheilaBoyd (Bobby), SherryBragwell (Dallas), Jeff Rickard (Amy), all of Russellville; grandchildren, Nick Boyd, SonnyBoyd (Jana) Robbie Boyd, Crystal McCollum (Chris), Lexie Sherrill (Caleb), Mason Bragwell (Laynee McGee fiancé); greatgrandchildren, Peyton Boyd, Lindley Boyd, Eli Boyd,Tyde Boyd, Caden McCollum, Casey McCollum, baby Eva Mae Sherrill expected in August; ahostofnieces and nephews;and also, her furbaby, Precious She was predeceased by her husband Amos LindberghRickard, her parents,Husie andEttie Hammock,and brothers and sisters, Annie Lou Bange, Thelton Hammock, James Hammock, Raymond Hammock, Ruth Hardin andGerald Hammock.

Visitation was June 1from9:30-10:30 a.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel.A graveside servicefollowed at 11 a.m. at James Chapel Cemetery.Bro. Kenneth Bonds officiated The pallbearers were Dallas Bragwell, Mason Bragwell, Caleb Sherrill, BobbyBoyd, RobbieBoyd and Sonny Boyd. The honorary pallbearers wereNick Boyd, Chris McCollum and Caden McCollum.

Words cannot express the loveand care shown to ourmother by special caregivers, Beverly Thorne,Brenda Pounders andBetty Hall. We have special thanks to Alabama Hospice of the Shoalsand Spry Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family asks consideration be given to making a donation to JamesChapel Church

Ana Miguel Gomez May 28, 2024

Ana Miguel Gomez, 25, of Russellville, passed away May 28. Visitation was held May 31 from 4-5:30 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Overnight visitation

•Adam C. Hill to Kimberly A. Hill, quit claim

•Pam Gallowayto

StevenChristopher Bennett, warranty

•Brock Williams to Jose Urdiera, warranty

•Jerry Haithcockto

Austin A. Scott, warranty

•James F. Bates Jr., to James Ryan Bates survivorship

•LindsayNicole Thrasher to DarkHorn Investments LLC, warranty

May 13

•Gary Beam to Christopher Wigginton, survivorship

•Whitney Giles to

EmiliaLopez Perez, one month, of Russellville passed away May 28. Visitation was held May30from4-5 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. Graveside service and burial tookplace May30 at 6p.m. at Holy Cross Cemetery in Tuscumbia

Jimmy EugeneBaker May 27, 2024

JimmyEugeneBaker, 73, of Russellville, passed awayMay 27. Visitation washeldMay 30 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel. A gravesideservicetook place May30at11a.m. at Gray Rock Cemetery.

EugeneT.May May 27, 2024

EugeneT.May, 89, of Phil Campbell, passed awayMay 27. No service is plannedatthistime.

ArchieMaxilee “Mack” Wilson May 26, 2024

Archie Maxilee “Mack” Wilson, 82, of Russellville, passed away May 26. Visitation was held May 29 from 12-2 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel, with afuneraldirectlyafter. Burial was in Dempsey Cemetery.

Celia Montez Criddle Smith May 23, 2024

Celia Montez Criddle Smith,82, of Russellville, passed away May 23. Visitation was held May 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel Burialwas in Franklin Memory Gardens

HenryClyde Hargett May 21, 2024

Henry Clyde Hargett, 96, of Russellville, passed awayMay 21. Visitation was held May23from6-8 p.m. at Spry Memorial Chapel.A funeral service tookplace May24at2p.m. at Spry MemorialChapel Burialwas in Franklin MemoryGardens.

StanleyDaron Seal May 21, 2024

Stanley DaronSeal, 64, of Haleyville,passed awayMay 21. Agraveside servicewas held May 23 at 4p.m. at Robinson Cemetery.

Manuel Francisco Manuel, affidavit

•Pamela

OPINION

Summer mealprogram fills local need

—Pablo Picasso Spanish-bornFrenchpainter,sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist andstagedesigner. Picasso, along withGeorges Braque, another painter, developed the art style that came to be known as Cubism.

Contact Your ElectedOfficials

Hodges Mayor and City Council

The Town of Hodges is scheduled to meet the second Monday monthlyat6p.m. in the Hodges CommunityCenter nexttotown hall. To speak to your representative, call 205-935-3445.

Send Letters to the Editor by email at news@ franklincountytimes.com or mail to: Franklin County Times P.O. Box 1088, Russellville, AL 35653 Letters will be printed on the Opinion page of the Franklin County Times. Letters must be signed and maybeedited for spelling, length and clarity at theeditor’s discretion.

Staff

We’re going to make an assumption. We’re going to assume most of you readingthis rightnow arevery food secure.

You probably ate a meal recently– breakfast, lunch or dinner. You areprobably anticipating, with astrong degree of certainty, your next meal. If youget hungry betweenmeals, you probably haveaccess to asnack. If you don’t like the food you have on hand at yourhomeor office,you canprobably jumpinyour car andrun to the grocery store or a localrestaurant andpurchase whatever food is tempting your taste buds at the moment.

This is notreality for everyone, though.

Thesummercan be an especially challenging time, food-wise, for a large portion of ourpopulation: ourlocal children

See, many –ifnot most –local children receive free breakfast andlunch duringthe school year. The meals provided by our school systems’child nutrition departments ensure each student is receiving nutritious, fill-

ing plates thatkeep them going throughout the day. These mealsmustbea godsend particularly for families strugglingfinancially. We’reall feeling the pinch at the grocery store to some extent, andwhen your budget is already tight, anyuptick in the price of foodcan be atrigger for concern. Meals served by our schools take someofthat pressure off parents who arecarefully stretching each dollar as far as it willgo.

Then comes thatsummer break. While for many it’s awelcome opportunity to soak up long sunny days, take family vacations, enjoy holidays together and shed afew responsibilities, for others it’s aseason of suddenlyhaving children home all day, every day–ravenouschildrenwho are constantly snacking, eating everything in sight. Allthose outdoor activities, the fun in the sun, mean children are working up big appetites –and parents are on the hook for two extra mealsplus snacks, five extra days per week.

That’s why Franklin County Schools’summer meal programissoneeded.

Meals willbeserved at Belgreen, East Franklin, Phil Campbell, Red Bay, Tharptown and VinaMondaythrough Thursday,withbreak-

fast from 7:30-9:30 a.m. andlunch from 10 a.m. to noon for much of the summer: June 5-8, 12-15, 20–22 and26-29 andJuly 10-13 and17-20.

All meals arefreeand served to children ages 0-18. Students do not havetoattend aFranklin County school to participate.

According to Break fora Plate, whichisthe federally-funded, stateadministered Summer Food Service Program through whichthe meals are provided, the stats tell the story: •1 in 5U.S. children lack enough nutritious food.

•1 in 4Alabama children live in families with food hardships

•Nearly 60 percent of Alabama publicschool children eatfree/reduced school lunches

•Nationally, more

than10million children

–nearly1 in 7–lived in poverty in 2019.

•The childpoverty rate is 1.5 times thatfor adults 18-64 andadults 65 andolder

•Alabama is the nation’ssixthpoorest state, with 300,000 children livinginpoverty.

•From 2010-2020, Alabama lowered the food insecurity rate by 3percent.

•The numberoforganizations providingchildren’s meal locations tripledacrossthe state from 2014 to 2020.

We’re thankful this avenue is available to local childrensonoone goes hungry this summer. Additionally, anumber of Russellville students will benefit from RCS’ program that provides mealsfor students who arealready on campusfor summeractivities

CulturaGarden Clubmeets on thelake

Themembers of CulturaGarden Club enjoyedtheir last meeting of the year at the beautiful lakehome of Debra and MickeySpillers

This meeting wasapotluckdinner.The menu included chickenfingers, baked beans,salads,casseroles and desserts

Instead of aplanned program, members shared memoriesoftheir familyand friends gathering on Cedar Creek Lake. Recollections included fun timesofenjoying boating, fishing, swimming, bird watching,cooking, partyingand taking in the holidayfireworks on the lake.

Debbie Nale,president, presidedoverthe meeting. Theminutes and treasurer’s reportwere approved. Theclub’s annualspring flower sale wasreported to be asuccess.The proceeds from this fundraiser will be used fordecorating downtown Russellville forthe spring andsummer.The club’s annual dues forthe 2024-2025 year were collected.

Plansfor the downtown pot planting andbasket hanging were discussed. To assist the city in keeping our pots and hanging baskets looking good, it is sometimes necessary for members to water on long holidayweekends or hot, dry spells.Members also water and carefor the large“Christmas” tree

at the Byars-Batchelor office complex which requires at least10gallons of water weekly. Memberssignedthe summer watering schedule indicating the month and the corner of plants they wouldwater TheGarden Club of Alabama Lifetime members were approved. Honorees included Debbie Nale,Susie Malone BrendaOliver, Martha Sibley andBarbaraSage Doris Woodruffreceived this honorlast year Cultura hasdonated approximately$300 to the Garden Club of Alabama Lifetime Members HorticultureScholarship Therecipients of this state scholarship will pursue acareer in horticulture.

Debbie Beason,chairman,conducted the installationofthe 20242026 club officers.Each officer receiveda different style of flower vase fortheir particular office Serving as officers forthe next twoyears areCheri McCain, president; Debra Spillers,vicepresident; Susie Hovater Malone, secretary; Patricia Cox, treasurer;Debbie Beason, historian; Brenda Oliver, parliamentarian Cheri McCain presented Debbie Nale, out-going president, with abeautiful vase and flowers for her outstanding twoyears as the garden club president Club observations forMay included the National DayofPrayer,

Mayor Brian Scott

Councilman Tim Gintz

Town Clerk

Danyel Guth

Councilman Tim Atkinson

Councilwoman Judy Harden

Councilman Marty Guidry

Councilwoman Mandy Bryant

The CulturaGarden Club officers enjoy the last meetingofthe year

Cheri McCain presents outgoing president Debbie Nale with an appreciation gift.

Donna Montgomery Bogus, CRNP

BAPTIST

DR CHURCH DIRECTORY

“I will refresh the weary theweary and satisfy the faint.” andsatisfy thefaint.”

Jeremiah 31:25 (NIV)

•Atwood Baptist Church, Vina

•BelgreenBaptist Church, betweenHighway 24 and County Road 524

•Bethsaida Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48, 10 miles east of Russellville

•Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 305 Bethlehem Road, Russellville

•Branches Church, 996 Villagewood Drive, Russellville, 256-331-3700

•Burnout Missionary Baptist Church, seven miles east of Red Bay on Highway 24

•Calvary Baptist Church, Lagrange Road, Russellville, 256-332-2804

•Cedar Creek Baptist Church, turn off of Highway 247 onto County Road 90, pastor Roger Martin; Sunday School at 10 a.m., Sunday worship at 11 a.m.

•College Avenue First Baptist Church, 521College Ave., Russellville, 256-332-1724

•Cowboy Church of Franklin County, 25100 Highway 24 W., Russellville

•Crestview Baptist Church, Highway 24 W., two miles from Highway 43

•Crooked Oak Missionary Baptist Church, Russellville

•Divine Baptist Church, 15099 Highway 243, Russellville

•Duncan Creek Baptist Church, 985 Duncan Creek Road, Russellville

•First Baptist Church Phil Campbell, 3350 Broad St., 205-993-5873

•First Baptist Church Russellville, 213 N. Jackson Ave., 256-332-2065

•First Freewill Baptist Church, Highway 43, Russellville

•First Baptist Church, Vina

•Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48, Russellville

•Friendship Baptist Church, Pastor Micah Fleming, 10th Street NE, Red Bay, Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m. and 6p.m., Wednesday 7p.m.

•Frankfort Missionary Baptist Church, Frankfort Road, Russellville, 256-332-6720

•Grace Baptist Church, 601 Lawrence St., Russellville

•Hodges Convention Baptist Church, Highway 172, Hodges

•James Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Old Highway 24 W.

•Jonesboro Baptist Church, Waterloo Road, Russellville

•Liberty Baptist Church, 261 NE County Road 53, Phil Campbell

•Macedonia Baptist Church, Highway 724, Newburg

•The Mission, 1437 Highway 43, Russellville

•Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, County Road 26

•Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, Highway 48/Leighton Highway, 256-292-3554

•Mountain View Baptist Church, 2110 Highway 81, Phil Campbell, 205-9934610

•Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Old Belgreen Highway

•New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Highway 24 W., Russellville, 256-332-0201

•New Friendship Baptist Church, Highway 187, south of Belgreen, pastor Ricky Phifer, 256-627-2801

•New Bethlehem Missionary Baptist, 256-332-6247

•New Pleasant Baptist Church, County Road 52,

Spruce Pine

•North Russellville Baptist Church, 1401 Waterloo Ave., Russellville, 256-3320115

•Oakwood Baptist Church, Spruce Pine, 256-332-9485

•One Accord Baptist Church, 5550 Highway 524 W., Russellville

•Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, County Road 22, 256-3327020

•Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist Church #2, 1570 Highway 48, Russellville

•Pilot Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 5Highway 19, Vina

•Red Bay Freewill Baptist Church, Highway 24 E., Red Bay, 256-356-9220

•Rockwood Baptist Church, County Road 36, Russellville

•Siloam Baptist Church Highway 60, Russellville, 256-331-9502

•South Side Baptist Church, Highway 43 S., Russellville, 256-332-4326, pastor Roger Kennedy

•Tharptown Baptist Church, County Road 48, Russellville, 256-332-0063

•Waco Baptist Church, 31141 Highway 724, Russellville

•West Highland Baptist Church, 814 W. Limestone St., Russellville. Sun. School 10 a.m., Sun. worship 11 a.m., Pastor Lloyd Griffus, 256-810-9398

•CATHOLIC

•Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1700 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville, 256-3324861

CHURCH OF CHRIST

•Centerview Church of Christ, 3434 Highway 58, Russellville

•Eastside Church of Christ, Highway 24 E., Red Bay

•Eastside Church of Christ, 15820 Highway 243, Russellville

•Gravel Hill Church of Christ, 1201 Nix Road, Phil Campbell, 205-993-4338

•Isbell Church of Christ, County Road 36, Russellville

•North Highlands Church of Christ, corner of Jackson Avenue/Hemlock Street, Russellville, 256-332-3315

•Polk Street Church of Christ, Polk Street west of Washington Ave., Russellville, 256-332-5533

•Russellville Church of Christ, 15130 U.S. Highway 43, Russellville

•Spruce Pine Church of Christ, 88 Scharnagel Road, Spruce Pine, 256-291-5694

•Tharptown Church of Christ, 5071 Highway 48, Russellville, 256-328-1232

•Washington Avenue Church of Christ, 311 S. Washington Ave., Russellville

•CHURCH OF GOD

•Cornerstone Church of God, 901 4th Ave. SW, Red Bay, pastor Rick Bradley, 205454-3333; Sunday School

9:45 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m. and 6p.m., Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

•Church of God of Prophecy, Highway 24 W., Russellville

•Church of God, Seventh Day, Highway 5, Phil Campbell

•Hope Central, 4327 Broad St., Phil Campbell, 256-8103087

•New Life Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of God, 714 Sockwell Ave., Russellville

•Phil Campbell Church of God of Prophecy, Highway

5, Phil Campbell

•Russellville Church of God, Highway 43, Russellville, 256-332-7176

CME

•Antioch CME Church, Tharptown, 256-332-7807

•St. Paul CME Church, 406 Hamilton St., Russellville, 256-332-6177

INDEPENDENT

•Cedars Church, 109 LawrenceSt. W., Russellville, Sundays at 10:30am, www. cedarschurch.com

•Cornerstone Fellowship Church, 1Block Church Road Highway 243, Phil Campbell

•Crossroads Fellowship Church and School, intersection of Old Highway 24

Highway 43

•God Cares for You Worship Center, 207 Marion St. SW, Russellville

•Grace Covenant Church, corner of Highway 24 W. and Lawrence Street

•Heritage Fellowship Church, Highway 43 S., Russellville

•Harvest Fellowship, 607 10th Ave. N., Red Bay

•House of Victory, 714 Sockwell Ave., Russellville, pastor Ricky Gardner

•Kimbrough’s Chapel Church, County Road 38

•Mars Hill Community Church

Highway 5S Phil Campbell

•MyFather’s House Ministries, 104 E. Lawrence St., Russellville

•New Beginning Worship Center, 127 N. Jackson Ave., Russellville

•Praise Tabernacle, Highway 43, one mile south of Highway 24 intersection

•Witness Outreach Ministries, Highway 20, Spruce Pine, pastor Brian Scott

MEDTHODIST

•Landmark Church of Belgreen, Highway 24 and Highway 187 intersection, Belgreen

•Russellville First Methodist Church, 311 N. Jackson, Russellville, 256-332-2955

•Gray Rock First Congregational Methodist, Highway 40, Phil Campbell, 205-9934196

•Isbell Methodist Church, Highway 43 Bypass S., Russellville,

•Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, Highway 24 E., near Newburg

•Spruce Pine United Methodist Church, Old Highway 43, south of Russellville

•MORMON

•Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 151 Carney Lane, Russellville, missionaries 256-331-9988.

NAZARENE

•First Church of the Nazarene, Shook/Fletcher Road, County Road 46, Russellville

•PENTECOSTAL

•Greater Life Pentecostal Church, Highway 43 N., Russellville

•Solid Rock Pentecostal, Cleveland and Green streets

•PRESBYTERIAN

•First Presbyterian PCA, 201 N. Green St., Russellville, 256-332-5730

•Mountain Home Presbyterian Church, (PCUSA), 100 Mt. Home Church Road, Belgreen

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Seventh Day Adventist, Highway 81, seven miles north of Phil Campbell in Trapptown

RMS Musical Theatre, along with the

Chorus and Show Choir,performed

RMSMusical Theatre, along with the RMS Chorus and Show Choir,performed “A Rockin’ Summer Slam” May21atthe RussellvilleCity Schools auditorium.

The Russellville Middle School PerformingArtsEnsemble, led by Tinley Cleveland, Kymani Williams, Zameriya Fuqua, Ella Wimberly,Callie Odom, Baleigh Warhurstand Mackie Parker performs“Dream On.”

LEFT: Brandtley Benford and Collins Odom lead “I Ain tWorried.” RIGHT: Delilah Lander and Rileigh Chappellsinginthe RMS spring show

The seventh and eighth grade Performing Arts Ensemble performs “Rock &Roll.

Bank Independent serves community,gives back

By María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes. com

“While alot of banks mayoffer similar services,it’s howwedeliver our productsand howwetreat our customers thatmakes a difference,” explained Ashley Balch, public relations managerfor BankIndependent. Within Franklin County,the bank has twolocations in Russellville and two in RedBay.Intotal, the bank has more than 30 locations across sevencounties in North Alabama and employs around 675 people.Some locations areopen until 8p.m Thebank prides itself on providing customers with awide range of servicesinways designed to help more easilytransact business

“Our customerservice and our extended hours reallyset us apartfromalot of the other banking institutions,” Balch said. “Calling customer service at Bank Independent means talking to somebody right hereintown. You’renot gettinga

third-party service or acall center somewhere.”

Some locations include depositATMs, andothers featuresync liveATMs, arelatively newfeaturethe bank has been rollingout thatallows acustomer to pull up to the ATM andtoucha button to talk to alocal teller through live video chat.The Sync Live ATMs also allowfor getting exact change in increments of hundreds,twenties,fives, ones,quarters,nickels andpennies

Customers can also takeadvantage of online banking services through thebank’s SyncLiveapp and the Bank Independent website; however, the bank has community goals outsideofhelping their customers moreeasilyhandle their financialtransactions.

“Wehavea501(c)(3) organization called the Helping Hands Foundation,” Balch explained. “It was started in 2011 after the April 27 tornadoes came through, and our team members were looking foraway to give back.”

He said the program started as an initiative andturned into afoundation in thepast year “Allofour teammembers geteight paid hours ayeartogovolunteer at the charity or foundation of their choice.Wealsodo sharedrivesthroughout the year wherewe collectmoneyoritems through our salesoffices.What’scollected in Franklin County stays in Franklin County. We have afooddrive, a shelterdrive to collect items foranimal shelters, aschool share and atoy sharearound Christmas.Wepartner with the Franklin County Department of Human Resources to help us distribute donations. This helps us keep the donations within the county.”

“Our vision is to be the bank of choice in the communities we serve, andour mission is to make apositive difference in people’s lives,”Balchadded. “We’re proudtobean active part of thecommunities we serve.”

Formoreinformation about locations andservices, visitthe bank’swebsite,bankindependent.com.

PHOTO BY MARÍACAMP

June 5, 2024

Black Soxoff to undefeatedstartastravel baseball seasonheats up

By Brannon King For the FCT

The summertravel baseball season got off to awinning start for the Black Sox 17-U team.

The Black Sox opened their season with a4-0 record while playing games in Oxford, Ala.

The squad features many high school players from northwest Alabama and is coached by Brian Pace.

In the first game the Sox defeated TPL National 17-U by afinal score of 5-1. The Black Sox took a1-0 lead in the second inning and scored

two additional runs in both the fifth and sixth frames. Russellville High School’s Eli Boutwell had ahit and one RBI. Olsen Howard added ahome run and Jay Marbutt had a double and aRBI.Jacob Alexander and Evan Cagle also drove-in runs. Additional Black Sox hits came from Keaton Lance, JacobAlexander, Sam Arnold, Evan Cagle and Eli Cagle. Alexander pitched five innings and got the win by going five innings. The starter allowed three hits and one unearned run. Alexander struck out six

batters andwalked one. HT Blanke pitched two innings. He allowedno hits and struck out two batters.

TheBlackSoximproved to 2-0 with a7-1 victory over TPL American 17-U. Tworuns in the top half of the first inning gave the Sox thestart they needed. Asecond-inning RBI by Eli Boutwell on a ground-out added to the advantage. The BlackSox later added three runs in thefifth inning and one in the sixth.

Eli Cagle hadtwo hitsand one RBI while Blanke also had two hits

including adouble. Olsen Howard added the other Black Sox hit. Brady Wilson got the start on the mound and got the win. Wilson struck out five batters during five innings of workand allowed twohits and no runs. Nash Hargrave pitched twoinnings and struck outthree batters. Day two in Oxford started with a9-7 win by the BlackSox over Top Gun 18-U. Trailing 7-6 in the bottom of the seventh inning, the Sox got a three-run double by Jay Marbutt to earn the walkoff win as partofasix-run

final frame. Russellville’s Brayden Entrekin hadabig game going 3-for-3 at theplate including atriple and a double. Entrekin hadone RBI andalsoscored arun for theBlackSox. Blanke and Alexandereachhad twoRBI whileEvan Cagle added one. Alexander, Eli Cagle andEvan Cagle hadtwo hitseachwhile Lance andBlanke alsohit safely. Conner Mosley and Blanke did the pitching.

The Black Sox improved to 4-0with a4-3 winoverTop Gun Birmingham. Soxbatters collected 13 hitsand Evan

Cagleled theway with three. TheRussellville duo of Boutwell and Entrekin had two hits each with Boutwellsmackinga double. Marbuttalsohad adouble while Alexander and Wilson both had atwohitgame.Blanke added ahit and one RBI while Evan Cagle, Alexander and Wilson alsodrove-in one run each. Marbutt pitched five innings and struck out six.Brayden Entrekin wasonthe mound for two scorelessinnings and allowed one hit. Entrekin struck out five batters and walked one.

All AmericanTangSoo Do students recognized

By María Camp

maria.camp@ franklincountytimes.com

Students of All American Tang Soo Do participated in achampionship competition in Houma, Louisiana, April 20.

All American Tang Soo Do is amartial arts studio located in Russellville at American Health & Fitness.The studio is owned by Fifth Degree Master TomJones who is the chief instructor Classes aretaught in Russellville,ALfrom 3:30-4:30 p.m. and 4:305:30 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays.Thereare also classes in Haleyville at the Recreational Center from 4-5 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays

All American Tang Soo Do is amember of the WorldTang Soo Do Association (WTSDA), whichisheadquartered in Burlington, North Carolina. TheAssociation’s Grandmaster is Dr William Strong from Killen, AL, whoisaNinth Degree Grandmasterin the association, and whoisalso aProfessor Emeritus of Geography

LEFT: Coach Brian Pace watches Brayden Entrekin play RIGHT: Eli Boutwellwaits to play

CLARK

LEFT: Abigail Faith Bell is crowned Miss Phil Campbell in the inaugural June 1event at Northwest Shoals Community College. RIGHT: Melanie Gonzalez Rodriguez (left)iscrowned MissTeenPhil Campbell Shestands alongside Abigail Bell, Miss Phil Campbell.

LEFT: Saylor Waid wins the title of Junior Miss Phil Campbell. CENTER: Posie Stancil is named Baby Miss Phil Campbell RIGHT: Abigail Bell is namedthe firstMiss PhilCampbell.

LEFT: First alternate, GabriellaIvy; Little Miss Phil Campbell, Bexley McAffee; Hadley Grimes. RIGHT: Jaselinn Eva Blake Isbell is crowned Tiny Miss PhilCampbell.

Russellville High School studentssign to pursuefine arts careers

By Staff Reports

Seven RHS students recently signed to indicate their intentions to pursue careers in fine arts. They include Yoseline Diaz (University of North Alabama, UNA Marching Pride Color Guard), Lauren Jackson (University of North Alabama, UNA Marching Pride Lionette), Devin Jones (Northwest Shoals CommunityCollege VocalPoint Choir),Bobby Martin(Northwest Shoals Community College, Vocal Point Choir), Abigail McFall(UniversityofSouth Alabama/South Alabama Jaguar Marching Band), Brisa Ramirez (Northwest Shoals Community College,Technical Theatre)and Dalton Stults (Northwest Shoals Community College, Vocal Point Choir).

Dalton Stults, Reuben Hernandez,Bobby Martin, Devin Jones, Abigail McFall,Lauren Jackson, Yoseline Diaz Ramos and Brisa Ramirez.

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read aloud. Theprojectshallbebid excludingtaxes.Bids must be submittedonproposal formsfurnished by theArchitectorcopies thereof.The Owner reservesthe right to rejectany or allproposalsand to waivetechnicalerrors if,inthe Ownersjudgment,the bestinterests of theOwner will thereby be promoted.

Acertified checkorBid Bond payabletothe Franklin County Schools in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of thebid, butinno event more than $10,000.00 must accompany thebidder’s proposal.Performanceand statutorylabor and material payment bonds will be requiredat thesigning of theContract Allbiddersbidding in amounts exceeding that established by theState Licensing Boardfor General Contractorsmustbelicensed under theprovisions of Title34, Chapter 8, Code ofAlabama, 1975, and must show evidenceoflicensebeforebidding or bidwill not be received or considered by theArchitect.All biddersshallshow such evidencebyclearly displaying their current licensenumber on the outside of thesealed envelope in whichthe proposal is delivered.

PDFs of theprojectcan be reviewed by going to theMcKee websiteat www.mckeeassoc.comand selecting “Project BidList”.Also, if youare not receiving NOTIFICATIONSfromus, pleaseregisteronour website, “ProjectBid List”byselecting manage your bidlistprofile.Thedocuments maybeviewed on-line and printed by General Contractors, Sub Contractorsand Suppliers. Documentspublished through this procedureare theonly documentsendorsedbytheArchitect.TheArchitectisunableto monitor, confirmand maintain other websites that provide documents.Addendumswill be provided to entities that have CONFIRMEDbidding forthis particular project.TheArchitect retains ownership and copyrightsofthe documents. If biddersrequire printed sets,please submit requesttotheArchitect at mckeeplans@gmail.com. Include your first &lastname, company name, address, phone number and theprojectname and number.Print sets aretobe returned, in reusablecondition, within tendaysafterbid opening.

AllRFIsand RFAs regarding the biddocumentsshallbesent and addressedthrough emails found on theRFI and RFAforms in the projectmanual NOTE:ONLY THERFIAND RFAFORMS IN THEPROJECT MANUALWILL BEACCEPTED TheArchitect will not accept inquiries viatelephone or fax.

CompletionTime: Seescope of work in ProjectManual

Supervision: Contractor to ensure proper supervision of all work.

Owner: Mr.GregHamilton, Superintendent,Franklin County Schools, 500 CoffeeAvenue NE,Russellville,AL35653 | Phone: (256) 332-1360

Architect: McKeeandAssociatesArchitects,Inc., 631 South Hull Street ,Montgomery,Alabama36104 |Phone: (334) 834-9933

06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 598021

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS INVITATION FORBIDS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Russellville Waterand SewerBoard until Tuesday July 2, 2024, at 10:00A.M. localtime, forthe work accordingtoSpecifications and ContractDocumentsonfile in the office of theOwner,the improvementshereinafterdescribed. No bids will be received afterthe time setforth herein above; and theBids will be publicly opened and read.TheBid Documentswill be opened at Russellville Waterand Sewer Board Office on Tuesday,July 2, 2024, at 10:00A.M.,721 JacksonAvenue SouthRussellville,AL35654.

Theworkoflabor forthe Radford “Joe”Murray Wastewater Treatment PlantUpgrades

Project Contract 2–Holding Pond Treatment Upgrades -CWSRF PROJECTNO. CS010876-02 / ARC Project No.AL-210822023.

Theprincipal itemsofworkare detailed hereinbelow:

1. Provide WastewaterTreatment ProcessComplianceSystemfor WWTPHolding Pond 2. Electrical Upgrades 3. ControlPanel 4. Baffle CurtainInstallation Plans,Specifications and Con-

tractDocumentsare open to public inspection at theofficeof Owner,The Russellville Water andSewer Board,721 JacksonAvenue South, Russellville,AL35654 or maybe obtained from theofficeofthe Engineers, UtilityEngineering Consultants, LLC,130 Southcrest Drive, Suite100, Homewood,AL35654 upon deposit of $100 .00 per set, theactual cost of printing, reproducing, handling and distribution foreachset of documents. No refunds will be made except to PrimeContractor(that actually Bidonthe Project) Bidders, whichshallbe refunded forone bidset

Thesuccessful bidder must furnish aPerformanceBond for one hundred (100%)ofthe bid amount and aPayment Bond forone hundred (100%)percent of thebid amount and must secure hisbond from abonding company’s representativeor agent in theState ofAlabama.

No bidmay be withdrawnafter thetimefor opening bids has passed.TheOwner reserves theright to holdthe bids fora period of sixty(60) daysafter thedateofreceiving Bids

TheContractor is hereby advisedthat TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE on this projectand that thecontract time of 190 consecutivecalendar days totaland noted restrictions shall be strictly observed. LIQUIDATEDDAMAGES WILLBE ASSESSED IF THECONTRACT TIME IS EXCEEDED

TheContractor mayapplyfor an extension of time in accordance with theprovisions of thecontract; however,suchanextension must be approved prior to thecontract completion dateto avoidthe imposition of liquidated damages

TheOwner reservesthe right to rejectany or allbids,towaive any informalityinany bid, and to accept any bidconsidered advantageous to theOwner Thecontractor shall notethat funds forthisprojectare provided through CWSRF(Clean WaterState Revolving Funds) andARPAFunds.AllApplicable Federal Guidelines must be met. There will be no pre-bid meeting.

UtilityEngineering Consultants,LLC.130 Southcrest Drive, Suite100 Homewood,Alabama35209 Phone:(205) 951-3838 *Fax: (205) 951-3839 Website: uecllc.com

06/05/24, 06/12/24

ADID 599184

NOTICE TO TAMARASCOTT, WHOSEADDRESS IS UNKNOWN

Youwill take noticethat aComplaint forDivorce wasfiled on the5th day of March 2024. Pleasebeadvised that should youintend to contestthisdivorce, youmustfile awrittenresponsewithinthirty(30) daysof thedateofthe lastpublication hereinwithJason C. Overton, Esq 130 InvernessPlaza, Suite127, Birmingham,AL 35242 and with theCircuit Court of Franklin County,Alabama, 410 NJacksonAvenue, Russellville,AL 35653.

05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24

ADID 597261

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ESTATEOFDAVID WALKER ELROD, DECEASED Case# 24-0043

PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA

Letters ofAdministration of said deceased having been granted to BRANDONCOREYELROD, asAdministrator, of theEstate of DAVIDWALKER ELROD, deceased, on the15thday of May, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourt of Franklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby giventhat all persons having claims against said estate arehereby required to present thesamewithintime allowed by laworthe same will be barred. 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 597264

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LettersTestamentaryofsaiddeceased having been granted to LINDADIANALAWLER, as Executrixofthe LastWill &Testament,ofDONALDLAWLER, deceased, on the23rdday of May, 2024, by HonorableBarry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourt of Franklin County,Alabama.

Notice is hereby given that all persons having claimsagainst said estate arehereby required to present thesamewithin time allowed by law or thesamewill be barred.

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ADID 598263

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ESTATEOFLILLIAN W. PATTERSON,DECEASED Case# 24-0053

PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA LettersTestamentaryofsaid deceased having been granted to JAMES H. PATTERSON,asExecutor of theLastWill &Testament,ofLILLIAN W. PATTERSON,deceased, on the 30thday of May, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourtofFranklin County,Alabama. Notice is herebygiven that all persons havingclaimsagainstsaid estate arehereby required to present thesamewithin time allowed by law or thesamewill be barred.

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ADID 599465

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ESTATEOFMARSHAW. OLIVER, DECEASED, Case# 24-0044

PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA Letters ofAdministration of said deceased having been granted to REBECCAGAILWILSON,as Administratrix, of theEstateof MARSHAW. OLIVER,deceased, on the15thday of May, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourt of Franklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claimsagainst said estate arehereby required to present thesamewithin time allowed by law or thesamewill be barred. 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24

ADID 597266

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ESTATEOFMELBAH. GUNNIN, DECEASED Case# 24-0041

PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA LettersTestamentaryofsaid deceased having been granted to LISASTOCKTON,asExecutrix of theLastWill &Testament,of MELBAH.GUNNIN, deceased, on the14thday of May, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourtof Franklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claimsagainstsaid estate arehereby required to present thesamewithin time allowed by law or thesamewill be barred.

05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 597089

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ESTATEOFROBERTALAN DAVIS, DECEASED Case# 24-0052

PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA LettersTestamentaryofsaid deceased having been granted to THERESAJO CANTRELL, as Executrix of theLastWill &Testament,ofROBERTALAN DAVIS, deceased, on the30th day of May, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of Probate CourtofFranklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims againstsaid estate arehereby required to present thesame within time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599461

ESTATEOFSHANNADIAN OZBIRN, DECEASED, Case# 24-0042 PROBATECOURT OF FRANKLIN COUNTY,ALABAMA Letters ofAdministration of said deceased having been granted to SALLYMOORE, asAdministratrix, of theEstateofSHANNA DIAN OZBIRN, deceased, on the15thday of May, 2024, by Honorable Barry Moore, Judge of ProbateCourtofFranklin County,Alabama. Notice is hereby given that all persons having claimsagainstsaid estate arehereby required to present thesamewithin time allowed by law or thesamewill be barred. 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 597263

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