The Hartselle Enquirer - May 22, 2024

Hartselle Enquirer

VOLUME 91, NO. 21

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22,

Fallen Morgan Countyofficersremembered,

By WesTomlinson For the Enquirer

Peopleshould neverforgetlaw enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice, said Priceville Mayor SamHeflin, but theyshould also never forgetthe familieswho areleftbehind.

Heflin spokeatthe annual MorganCountyFallen Officers Memorial servicein CotacoParkbehind theMorganCountyCourthouse on Wednesday, along withMorgan CountyCommission Chairman Ray Long and DecaturMayor TabBowling

TheDecaturPoliceDepartment Honor Guardpresented colors and DecaturHigh student Temperance Ricks sang the national anthem. After the Pledgeof Allegiance, Hef-

lin stood at the podium and said citizens shouldalwaysremember and respectthe families who have hadlaw enforcement familymembers killed on duty.

“WhatIwant totell youall here todayisifyou have losta family member in the line of duty,weare here todaytopay tributetothem,” Heflin said. “Weare heretohonor them,but we alsowant youtoknow that we haven’tforgotten you. ”

Thememorial servicehonored 10 officers whowerekilled in the lineof dutyinMorganCounty,including statetroopers, Decaturpolice, MorganCounty sheriff’sdeputies and a conservationofficer.Hartselle Chief of PoliceJustin Barley read theroll call, announcing the officers’ names and how they died.

Thefirstofficers killed in Mor-

William Booth, who died May 15,has been the baseball coach at Hartselle since 1988. He coached the Tigers to state championships in 1990, 1991, 1992,1994, 1999, 2000, 2009, 2013 and 2022.

Hartselle baseball legendWilliam Booth dies at 79

By David Elwell

For the Enquirer

Mason Booth remembers last winter when an ice storm had shut down much of Morgan County.

Booth’s father,William Booth, was going stir crazy at his home in Hartselle.

“I told him thatwecould go to Waffle House and get something to eatbecause theyare always open, Mason said. “Wewereholding on to eachother as we walked acrossthe driveway to my vehicle.

“Hesaid, ‘You have to takecareofmebecause I’m an endangered species.’I laughed at whathesaid, but the moreIthought about it themoreI realized he was right. They don’t make them likehim anymore. ” Hall of Fame baseball coachWilliam Booth died early Wednesdaymorning surrounded by familymembers following along battle with cancer.Hewas 79 Agraveside servicewas held Saturday at Hartselle MemoryGardens. Areceptionfollowed at Hartselle High School.

Booth coached Hartselle baseball to nine state championships in 36 years. Hislastteam finished as runners-up in the Class6A

•MattOden

•Jerome ‘Cowboy’ Borden

•MaryFerguson

•CoachWilliam Booth

•Joan E. Jenkins

statechampionship series this pastweek.

Booth ownsthe state record for baseball wins at 1,217.He’sa member of the Morgan County Sports Hall of Fame, the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame, theAlabamaBaseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and the Hartselle Educator Hall of Fame.

Theinaugural Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Lifetime Achievement Awardwas given to Booth in January

TheHartselle native graduatedfromwhatwas then Morgan CountyHighin 1962. He returned to the school as amathteacher in 1966. Booth workedfor the school systeminseveral rolesfor 57 years before retiringlastsummer to a coaching emeritus role.

“I think thatIwouldwant my dad to be remembered as awinner,educator and then as acoach,”Mason Booth said. “Dad always wantedtobe awinnerin everything he did. Even though he is mostly thought of asa coach,hewas always an educator at heart.

“Healwaysbelieved in hardworkinwhatever you weredoing. It didn’tmatter if it was amathprob-

See BOOTH, page 10

•Glenda Wilhite

•Eugene Lawrimore

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ganCounty wereDecaturpolice officers E.L. Steeleand William A. Baber in 1905. Both wereshot andkilled by suspects they were attempting to arrest.

Themostrecent policefatality in Morgan Countywas thedeath of DeputyCharles W. Biles of the Morgan CountySheriff’sOfficeon May21, 1985, after being shot by aman near Brewer High School.

Retired Morgan Countysheriff’s Capt.Walter “Bubba” Pricewas at theceremonyand said he vividly remembered the daythe call went out about Biles being shot.

Priceretired as acaptain with the Morgan CountyDrug Task Force, workingfor the Sheriff’s Office from 1972 to 2001.

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Pomp andcircumstance

Class of 2024 graduates from Hartselle High

The Classof2024 graduatesfrom Hartselle High School Monday night during the commencement

held at J.P.Cain Stadium.See more photos online at www.hartselleenquirer.com.

LarryMadison has been apillar in Falkville for four decades

By Staff Reports

Afterfour decades of dedicated service, Larry Madison stands as a revered figure in the Town of Falkville. From his roots in amilitaryfamily to his decades-long career as an attorney, Madison’s journeyisone of commitment andcommunity. BorninSelma, Madison’s upbringing was marked by thenomadic lifestyle of amilitary family.From AlaskatoTexas to Maine, he traversedthe breadth of the countrybeforesettling in Falkville in 1974.Following his father’s retirement from the UnitedStates Air Force, the Madison familymadetheir home in Hartselle, wheretheyhave remainedeversince Educated at the UniversityofAlabama, Madison earned bothhis Bachelor’s and Lawdegrees before embarking on acareer in law. Hisearly years were spentasanAssistantDis-

Falkville

trictAttorneyinMorgan County,honinghis skills and laying the groundworkfor aprosperous legal career.Transitioning into privatepractice in Hartselle, Madison established himself as an attorneywith afocus on municipal law. Forfour decades,Madison hasserved as thecity

PHOTOSBYJERONIMO NISA

An Alabamastatetrooperdepositsarose at the Morgan County Fallen Officers Memorial during the annual ceremony May15.

PHOTO BY JERONIMO NISA.

attorneyfor Falkville, Hartselle, Trinityand Eva. Hiscontributions extend

SPECIAL TO THEENQUIRER

From left to right, Councilmen Charlie Gover,Brandon Dillard, AltonHill, Madison,

Mayor Ken Winkles, Councilman David Carrolland Patrick Holmes.

See MADISON, page 5

PHOTOSBYRACHEL HOWARD

ceremony

Matt Oden

Eva Agraveside Funeral serviceand Interment for Matt Oden, 49,was held Wednesday, May15, 2024, at 1:00 PM at RockCreek Cemeterywith Bro. Bobby Hill officiating andPeck Funeral Home directing Mr.Oden passed away on Sunday, May12, 2024, at his residence. He was born June 1, 1974,inMorgan County, to StanleyOden and CarolynMaxine Bennett He was employed as amaintenancemanager for Custom Engineered Wheels, prior to his passing.Hewas married to his wife, Rita ScottOden, for 12 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Bufford, Mike and Jeff Oden.

Survivors include his wife, Rita ScottOden; son, Cary Oden; daughters, Tori Cunningham (Jonathan),Caitlin Latham, AlexLatham, HannahOden andAnnLynn Latham; seven grandchildren Pallbearers will be John Hall,Tim Oswald, Michael Childers, ShawnScott, James Scottand Jonathan Cunningham.

Jerome“Cowboy”

Borden

Somerville Funeral servicefor Jerome “Cowboy” Borden, 56, was heldFriday,May 17,2024 at 6:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapelwith Bro. SteveBarber officiating andPeckFuneral Home directing.

Mr.Bordendiedon

OBITUARIES

Wednesday, May15, 2024,at his residence. He was born July 9, 1967, in Morgan County, to Thomas Henry Borden andThelma Ann Edwards Borden He lovedspending time withhis children and grandchild, enjoyed riding motorcycles andgoing to the ballfield to watch his grandchildplayball. Hismotherprecededhim in death. Survivors include hiswife, TammyTuckerBorden; daughter,LeAnn Patterson (Jason Bailey); sisters,Sonya Dinglerand AprilCarden (Randy); grandchild, Khloe Patterson; and father,ThomasHenryBorden. In lieu of flowers, family requests meal gift cards.

Mary Ferguson Auburn

Mary Ferguson,77, of Auburn, Alabama, passed away peacefullyMay 7, 2024, leavingbehind alegacyof love, laughter and compassion.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, JimmyFerguson, with whom she shared40years of marriage. She is survivedby her loving children, JimFerguson and hiswife Leeand Mary Huddleston andher husband Patrick. Mary wasborn in Mason, Ohio, and later moved to Falkville,Alabama, where she raised herfamilyfor more than 30 years. Those years in NorthAlabama wereamong her happiest, filledwiththe joy of familygatheringsand the simple pleasures of life. She loved herhusband and twochildrendeeply and was proud to addtheir spouses to her family–welcoming Leeand Patrickand loving them likechildren of her own. Regular talks with her sister,Donna Johnson, and brother, JoeMartin, werea treasured pastime that helped transcend the miles between them.

She cherishedthe fellowship of her church community and the friendships she made there.

Mary had akind heartand a big sense of humor.She loved meeting newpeople and had agiftfor making people feel lovedand appreciated. Her abilitytobring laughterinto anysituationwas atestament to her joyous spirit.

Herpassing leaves avoid, buther familyrejoices in knowing she is united with herloving husband AmasswillbeheldatSt. Michael’s Catholic Church on July 16, 2024followedbya celebrationoflife. Details of the servicewillbeprovided later.

CoachWilliam Booth Hartselle

William MasonBooth, 79, of Hartselle died Wednesday, May15, 2024

Mr.Booth was born August 11,1944, in Hartselle, AlabamatoDeWittVaughn and Minnie Rea (Thompson) Booth.

He attended Hartselle public schools and graduated from Morgan CountyHigh School in 1962. He attended FlorenceState College and Athens College graduatingwitha Math Education degree in 1967 and graduate degrees in education from Alabama A&M

Chapter I/II Coordinator, Advanced Placement Coordinator,Title I/II Coordinator and Transportation Coordinator.Hetook on these roles in addition to hismathclassroom. It was duringthese years thatWilliam led the advancement of the HHS mathematics curriculum to include morerobustCalculus instruction, including Advanced Placement courses. Significantly, William was an example, contributorand leader of an ambitiousacademic mindsetatHartselle City Schoolsthathas been solidified over the almost twogenerations that spanned his tenureand continues to this day.

In 1988, at 43 years old, and afterover 20 years as amathteacher, he took on theroleofheadbaseballcoachatHartselle High School. Hisexperience and enjoyment from coaching his son’s littleleague teams influenced his decision to take on this newrole to continue his timewithMason andhis baseball teammates.

William continued to teach advanced mathematics. He left the classroomin2016 andwentontoserve as Interim Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director of Operations andTransportation Coordinator.Heformallyretired from theHartselle City Schools in 2023 after58 years of servicetothe districtand continued as head coachfor thehigh school team.

William Boothwas preceded in death by his parents, his sister,Pearl McCarley,and son, Bruce Vest He is survived by his wife, PeggyCollins Booth; children, William Mason Booth III (Shannon); AndyVest(Monty); Lori Vest Cline(Todd); grandchildrenMaryElizabeth Booth,William Mason Booth,Olivia Vaughn Booth, Eleanor Vest,Catherine Clineand Drew Cline and sisters Sally Cheatham, Lucy Booth and Annie Lemmons

Mary hadasuccessfulcareer as amedical insurancecoder before herretirement. She spent the latter part of her retirement in Auburn, where she livedfor nearly15years, becoming aparishioneratSt. Michael’sCatholic Church

As aproductofHartselle schools in the yearsafter WorldWar II, William experienced first-hand the high expectations of arigorous public school. He began hiscareer as aclassroom math teacher in 1966.Itisestimated that he taught morethan 4,500 students throughout his career -manyofthose, includingthree of his four children, wereinfluenced to pursue engineering and STEM careers Hartselle City Schools transitionedfromMorgan CountySchools into acity systemin1975. At the sametime, William began to assumevarious administrativeroles in thenew district. These included assistant principal at Hartselle High School,

CoachBoothapproached his newendeavor with the same enthusiasm, competitivenessand expectationsfor himselfand hisstudent athletes. He viewed his players as students firstand made that obvious in manyways. As he did in hisclassroom, he understood that success wasnot only definedin terms of ateam but also as individualgrowth and achievement. He energetically made his students andplayers understand thatsuccess is measured by how much you advancefromwhere you start, as afunction of individual effort. It was not uncommon forstudents and players- and in later years his grandchildren -tobefound in the evening at his kitchen table wherehewould assist with math conceptsand homework.

Agraveside servicewas held on Saturday,May 18 at Hartselle Memory Gardens at 2:00 pm presided by Reverand Milan Dekich and Reverand Charles Orr and directed by Peck Funeral Home.

Thefamilywill receive friends at aCelebrationof Life Reception from 3:00 -5:00 pm at Hartselle High School located at 1000 Bethel Road, Hartselle Pallbearers will be Jake Miles,John Hall, Keith Wright,KodyVest, Cody McCormickand Chris Wallace. Honorary pallbearers will be Mickey Hembree, Dr.MarkHendrix, Kevin Corum, BillyTillman and Dwight Tankersley andall current and former Hartselle High School baseball team members.

In lieu of flowers, memorials maybemade to HospiceofNorth Alabama or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Joan E. Jenkins Hartselle

Theresult of thatphilosophywas spectacular He ledhis teams to nine State Championships, four State Championship runnerupplacements and21 area championships. With his648th win in 2006, Booth became Alabama’s winningesthighschool baseball coachand continues to hold the title with 1,217wins. He has been inducted into theAlabama Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF), the Morgan CountySports Hall of Fame, and was named the Decatur Daily’s 5A-7ACoachof the Year 17 times.The AlabamaSportsHall of FameawardedBooththe2023 Frank“Pig” House Award named afterthe ASHOF founder.Inaddition,earlier this year,the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association awarded Booth with theinaugural Lifetime AchievementAward This awardwill be named for CoachBooth for future recipients.

Throughoutthese successes on the baseball field,

Funeral services for Joan E. Jenkins, 88, of Hartselle will be held on Thursday, May23, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Roundtop CommunityChurch. Bro. PearlJenkins, Bro. Bobby Smith, andBro.Michael Gunter will officiate,with burial to follow in the Somerville Church of GodCemetery. Peck Funeral Home is directing the arrangements Mrs. Jenkins was born on February12, 1936, in Wash-

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Items

All month

Weight Watchers meetings are Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the civic center

Weigh-in begins 5 p.m. For more info, visit www weightwatchers.com.

A cancer support group meets on the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m at the Pleasant Place building Any person with any type of cancer is invited to attend. For more information, call 784-5694.

Kim Robertson, a former University of Alabama Crimsonette, instructs a girls baton class for ages 5 and older in the basics of baton at the civic center The fee for this class is $50 per month. Classes meet on Thursday afternoons. Call the civic center for details.

All mothers of active duty reserve or honorably discharged military service members are invited to attend monthly meetings of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. The Morgan County Chapter meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at East Highland Baptist Church in Hartselle.

Priceville Palace, 716 NE Thompson Road, Priceville, will have Ricky D the Dancing DJ Fridays from 7-10 p.m. Saturdays will feature a dance class from 6-7 p.m. followed by Country Editions Band from 7-10 p.m. For more info call 256-353-4362.

The American Legion Auxiliary Post 52 meets on the first Thursday of

every month. The event is open to women veteran including the spouse’s daughters and mothers, of veterans interested in joining the American Legion. The meetings are held at the John Thompson Post 52 Legion Hall located at 1110 Sparkman St. NW For more info, call Laurie Cooper at 256612-7444.

JMK Martial Arts- Join JMK Martial Arts & Fitness at the Hartselle Civic Center and build a more confident you! Martial arts and fitness classes are available for kids and adults. Classes are divided into age groups as follows; Pre-Kubs (ages 3-4), Lil Kubs (ages 5-7), Kid Kubs (ages 8-10), Jr Kubs (ages 11-14) and adults (ages 15 and older). Classes include karate, HapKiDo, wrestling/grappling, sparring, self defense, fitness and conditioning. See www JMKMartialArts.com for a schedule and pricing

Hartselle Nutrition Center invites seniors to join area senior citizens, ages 55 and older, for mornings of games, food and good times. Participants also go on monthly outings and play bingo and cards, along with other activities Suggesteddonationforthedaily lunch is $1.25 per person. Anyone who does not have transportation to the center can call Steve at 256-7730786. Arrangements will be made for free NARCOG transit. The nutrition center is open Mon. through Fri., excluding holidays, from 8 a.m. until noon.

City adjusts garbage routes for holiday

Special to the Enquirer

The garbage schedule for the City of Hartselle for the week of Memorial Day is as follows: Garbage routes Monday through Wednes-

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beyond legal counsel, as he has also served as Municipal Judge for Somerville since 1987, demonstrating his commitment to justice and fairness.

In addition to his municipal duties, Madison has distinguished himself as a mediator, specializing in divorce and civil dispute cases across North Central Alabama. Madison was recently honored by the Town of Falkville, a gesture that he describes as unexpected

day will run one day late. Thursday’s garbage route will run Thursday. Please refer to 2024 recycle calendar for recycle route changes. There will be no yard waste this week.

and humbling For him, Falkville is more than just a client; it’s a second home filled with friendly faces and cherished memories.

“I have had the privilege and honor to work, and become friends, with so many wonderful staff members, council members and mayors during my tenure and I am truly blessed with the opportunity to do my part for the Town for over 40 years and counting, Madison said. Family is at the heart of Madison’s life. He is married to Shari Madison and they have two daughters and four grandchildren

Health ratings May 6-11

El Carrizal, 2110 U.S. Highway 31 S.W., Hartselle: 74 BB Perrins, 608 Holly St. N.E., Decatur: 79 Mister Henry’s Neighborhood Restaurant, 701-A Nanceford Road, Hartselle: 82 Big A/Jay Maa Kali Inc., 5520 U.S. Highway 31 S., Hartselle: 86 Marathon Fast Food 2508 Hwy 20 West Decatur 5/9/2024 88 Osaka Hartselle Inc., 1091

U.S. Highway 31 N.W. Suite D, Hartselle: 89 Olive Garden Restaurant No. 4409, 1102 Beltline Road S.E., Decatur: 89 Fuqua’s Southern Soulfood, 711 Nance Ford Road, Hartselle: 92 Mellow Mushroom/Bakers Dough, 202 E. Moulton St. Suite A, Decatur: 92 Moe’s Original BBQ (Second Hand), 202 E. Moulton St. Suite E, Decatur: 94 Subway 21012 Highway 20, 2512 C Highway 20 W., Decatur: 95 Walmart No. 1124 Bakery 1201 U.S. Highway 31 N.W.,

Veterans gathering Saturday to honor Dale McCutcheon

Special to the Enquirer

Join community members

Saturday at the sweet sounds of Gurley’s Soggy Bottom Music Barn in Florette (near Brewer High School) for a special event honoring Dale McCutcheon. Gates open at 8 a.m., with activities starting at 10 a.m. and lunch served at noon. For more information, contact Cathy Muir at 256-318-

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ington, DC, to Wallace Beattie Hoover and Charlotte Lydia Archer Hoover She passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her residence. Joan was a member of Roundtop Community Church Shewasprecededindeathby her parents; daughter, Debbie Walker; four brothers; one sister; and two grandsons, Joshua Lambert and Steven Jenkins Joan was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a devoted Christian. Survivors include her husband, Bro. Pearl Jenkins; son, Tom Jenkins (Claudia); daughters, Donna Allen (Brett) and Denise Lambert (Chris); eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Westlund Allen, Caleb Ward, Justin Reed, Tom Jenkins, Brett Allen, and Chris Lambert. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aveanna Hospice in Decatur, AL

Eugene Lawrimore Hartselle

Funeral services for Eugene Lawrimore, 84, of Hartselle will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Brent Lawrimore and Bro. Billy Bryan will officiate, with burial to follow in Hartselle City Cemetery. Peck Funeral Home is directing the arrangements. Mr Lawrimore passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Hospice Family Care He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Lawrimore; mother, Sally Bailey

Hartselle: 97 Pilot Travel Center No. 441, 3240 Point Mallard Parkway, Priceville: 97 Subway/ Pilot Travel Center #441, 3240 Point Mallard Parkway, Priceville: 97 Taco Bell Hartselle, 1409 U.S. Highway 31 N.W., Hartselle: 98 Walmart No. 1124 Deli, 1201 U.S. Highway 31 N.W., Hartselle: 98 Walmart No. 1124 Meat, 1201 U.S. Highway 31 N.W., Hartselle: 98 Walmart No. 1124 Produce and Fruit, 1201 U.S. Highway 31 N.W., Hartselle: 98 Brown Books & More 2119 Westmead Drive S.W.,

5492, John Worthy at 361537-7962 or Phillip Gurley at 256-318-8554.

Don’t miss this opportunity to honor a valued veteran in the community.

Hartselle Historical Society to hold June meeting

Special to the Enquirer

The Hartselle Historical Society is set to convene for its meeting next month. Scheduled for June 3, the gath-

Lawrimore; and four brothers: Raymond, Travis, Pete, and Eldred Lawrimore. Eugene attended school at Mount Hope in Lawrence County and graduated from Falkville High School in 1957. He worked for Chemstrand for three years, 3M Company for eight years, and Dunlop Tire and Rubber for twelve years, where he was a boiler operator and Maintenance Supervisor In 1971, he married Linda O’Barr Lawrimore. He was a Charter Member of First Faith Church in Falkville, AL. After retiring from Dunlop, he spent 18 years in the family business, G&L Heating & Cooling He also enjoyed building and renovating houses and restoring antique tractors.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Lawrimore; daughter, Pam (Mark) Blankenship; son, Lane (Kim) Lawrimore; grandchildren, Blaze, Will, and Lydia; sister, Shirley Lawrimore; and sister-in-law, Jo Lawrimore. Pallbearers will be Blaze Lawrimore, Will Lawrimore, Mike Lawrimore, Brent Lawrimore, Brian Lawrimore, and Greg Barnett In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Faith Church in Falkville, AL.

Glenda Wilhite

Vinemont

Funeral services for Glenda Wilhite, 69, will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel. Bro. Larry Duke will officiate, and Peck Funeral Home will direct the services Burial will

ering will feature a “Lunch and Learn” session titled “Remembering Hartselle’s Doctors Through Pictures and Stories.”

Hosted at the East Highland Fellowship Hall, the event aims to honor the legacy of Hartselle’s medical professionals through exploring their lives and contributions.

Attendees are encouraged to bring forth memories, anecdotes, and photographs of individuals who have served at Hartselle Hospital or local doctor’s offices through the years. The session promises to be a poignant journey into the past, offering attendees the

follow at Friendship Cemetery (south of Danville). Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home. Ms Wilhite passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center She was born on May 20, 1954, in Morgan County to Hubert L. May and Tinnie Melinda Franklin May.

A beloved sister, mother, and grandmother, Ms Wilhite was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Ruby Jewel May Norris, Brice May, Curtis “Buddy”

opportunity to reminisce and celebrate the rich history of healthcare in the Hartselle community All are welcome to participate and contribute to this collective tribute to the dedicated doctors who have left an indelible mark on the City of Hartselle. For those interested in attending or contributing to the event, please contact the Hartselle Historical Society for more information. The event will be held from noon until 1: 30 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to bring a bagged lunch. East Highland Baptist Church is located at 1030 Main St. E., Hartselle.

May, Clenton May, and Evelyn May. She is survived by her daughters Denise Wilhite, Bobbie Jo Wilhite, Christy McCormick (Bo), and Whitney Wimberley; her son Jeff Wilhite; and her sisters Sandra Dean, JoAnn Alexander, Brenda Glover, Patricia Morton, and Shirley Steele. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Bo McCormick, Anthony Thomas, Isaiah Ortiz, Chase Sibley, Joey May, and Justin Allred.

CHURCH CALENDAR OF WORSHIP

NewSong FamilyChurch, located at 4309 Highway31

S, Decatur, AL 35603, has services on Sundays at 11:00 am. Worship is led by Jan Byrd

Pleasant View Holy Church of ChristonHogan Road in Falkville (Massey) offers services as follows: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship,11 a.m.; Sundaynight, 5p.m.; and Wed. night Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Formoreinfo, call Pastor Rickie Ball at 256-4623715 or Refordand Cindy William at 256-462-3573.

Pine StreetIndependent BaptistChurch ,135 Pine St., Falkville, AL, invites everyone to Sundaymorning worship at 11 am and evening service at 6pm. Wednesdaynight bible study6p.m. Formore info contactPastorRusty Hodges, 256-612-0266.

No Fences Cowboy Church of Morgan County,located at 3544 West LaconRoad in Falkville, has the following serviceschedule: Sundays at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday Adult and youth Bible studies at 6:30 p.m. Josh Sparkman is the pastor.For moreinfo, call 256-784-5448, or log on to www.nofencescc.com.

FirstChristian Church in Hartselle invites you to join us on Sundaymornings for Sundayschoolat9a.m. and worship serviceat 10 a.m. We have a“no creed but Christ,” and partakeofHolyCommunion eachSunday. We also meetonWednesdaynight for Bible studyat6 p.m. Nurseryisprovided. Our pastor is Mickey Johnson. Please visit our website to viewour sermonsatwww.fcchartselle com.

Oak RidgeMissionaryBaptistChurch,151 HardyRd. (quarter mile offVaughn BridgeRd), services Sunday school at 10am, Worship at 11am, Sundaynight at 6pm and Wednesdaynight at 6pm. Everyone is welcome and Brother JimmyChenault is the pastor

FirstIndependent MethodistChurch,located at 3 OxmoreFlint Road in Decatur, holds worship at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays and Bible studyat6p.m. on Wednesdays. HalDiagreisthe church pastor Fellowship BaptistChurch on Setter Avenue in Decatur (justwestofCracker Barrel) holds Sundayschool at 9:45

a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Call 256-355-8414for information.

Church of GodProphecy, 503 Stewart St. in Hartselle, holdsthe following weekly services:Sundayschool at 10 a.m.,worship serviceat 11 a.m. andWednesdaynight serviceat6 p.m. Pastor is Chris Bates.

SerenityBaptist Church, located at 1062 PerkinsWood Rd.,Hartselle, welcomes a newpastor,Bro.LynnMorgan(2024). SundaySchool is held at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday Worship at 11 am.

Forest Hill BaptistChurch, 1947 BluffCityRd, Somerville, AL 35670 inviteseveryone to oldhymn singing KJVpreaching each Sunday School morning at 10am, Church Service at 11am, Sunday night at 6pmand Wed night at7pm. For moreinformation 256-754-5226

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church located at 287Mt. Carmel Road,Falkville,AL35622, offers SundaySchoolat10am, worship serviceat11am lead Brother DavidTaylorand Sundayevening worship at 6pm

Gandy’sCove Community Church located on Gandy’s Cove Rd in Falkville offers SundaySchool11a.m.; Worship Service10 a.m.and Wednesdaynight Bible study 6p.m.

UnityBaptist Church, located at 4506 Norris Mill Road in Decatur,withpastor Bro. Joel Snyderhas Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.,worship serviceat10:30 a.m.,Sundaydiscipleship training at 5p.m.,evening worship at 6 p.m. andWednesdayworship serviceat6:30 p.m. Call 3534315 for moreinfo

SanctuaryCommunity Church is located at 1149 West Main St. Hartselle.SundaySchoolisheld at 10 a.m.; services at 11 andWednesday night Bible studyat7p.m.

FalkvilleChurch of Christ, 18 West 2ndSt.,Falkville, meets eachSundaymorning forBible Schoolat9 a.m. with Morning Worship serviceat 10 a.m. Sundayeveningworship serviceisat6p.m. and WednesdayEvening Bible Studyat7p.m. Please join us.

SouthwestBaptistChurch, 1705 Ridgedale Dr. SW, Hartselle, has Sunday School

beginning at 9:45 each Sunday, morning worship at 11:00amand evening worship at 6:00 pm. Wednesday night services areat6:00 pm. Bro. GregBurcham is thepastor. For moreinformation, call 256-773-5994.

CedarCreek Free Will BaptistChurch, located at 1303 Cedar CreekChurchRdin Hartselle, hasSundayschool at 10 a.m.,worship at 11 a.m. and 5p.m.,and Wednesday evening service at 6p.m. Theirdoors arealwaysopen. Formoreinfo, call Pastor Cliff Tomlinson 256-898-4198.

Word Alive!Churchand pastor Brian Culbreathhave weekly radio showsonSundays at 1:15 p.m. on 91.3 FM andMon.through Fri. on 106.3FM.

Valhermoso BaptistChurch, located at 7312 Hwy.36Ein Lacey’sSpring, holds Sunday school at 10 a.m. andworship servicesat11a.m. and5 p.m. Discipleship training and worshipare heldat6 p.m. on Wed. evening.Children, youthand adultclasses areat 6:30 p.m.

Gum Springs Baptist Church,located at 371Gum Springs Road in Hartselle, hasSunday morning worship at 11 a.m. andSundaySchool classes at 10 a.m. open forall ages. Wednesdaynightprayer meetingsat6:30 p.m.

Faith Independent Church, located on Bell Springs Road on LaconMountain, has services eachSundayat10 a.m. forSundayschool and 11 a.m. and6 p.m. forworship (except on thirdSunday nights–no service). Wednesday’sservice is at 7p.m. They area non-denominational church,and thepastor is Bro James E. MillsJr.

Living Hope Church of GodinChrist, located at 901 McDaniel Street, has Sundayschool at 10 a.m.,Sundayworship at 11:15a.m. and Biblestudy Tuesdays at 7p.m.

Priceville Church of Christ, located at 143Robinson Rd in Priceville, holds SundaySchool at 9:00, Sunday morning worship at 10:00; Sundayeveningworship at 5:00 andWednesdaynight at 7:00. Call 256-431-4770 for moreinformation

Lawrence Cove Baptist, 142Pine Blurr Rd,Eva,AL 35621,holds SundaySchool at 10 am andworship at 11

In2Kings 20:1,the prophet IsaiahvisitsKingHezekiah withadiremessage: Hezekiahisabout to die Isaiahtells him to “sethis house in order,” advising himtoorganize his affairs andmendhis relationships. This divinewarninggaveHezekiahthe chance to preparehimself and his household for his impending death. He was afforded the opportunity to reflectonhis life and makenecessary changes.

Many of us, however,operate under the illusion thatwehaveplentyoftime to “get right”withGod, often postponingitfor alater date. We assume we can turn to Godwhen it’s moreconvenient Unfortunately, we don’t have the luxury of aprophetknocking on our door to informuswhen it’s time to getour lives in order.Weare not promisedtomorrow,

am with Pastor StevenSmith. Formoreinfocontact256482-2247

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church

860Mt. Nebo Road, Falkville, holds Sundayschool at 10 a.m.,worship at 11 a.m. and Sundayevening worship at 6p.m. Wednesdayevening Bible studyisat6p.m. For moreinformation,call256476-5201

Flint BaptistChurchholds worship servicesand children’s servicesat9:30 a.m. on Sundays anda prayer service andchildren’sdiscipleship on Wednesdays at 6:30p.m. The church buildingislocated at 4119 Hwy31South in Decatur. Formoreinformation, call (256) 353-7429

TheRevival Tabernacle holds servicesSundaysat10 a.m. andWednesdayevening at 7p.m. Thechurchislocated at 1109 Main St.W.PastorsJason andGinger Thayer welcome everyone to attend.

EastHighlandBaptist Church,1030 Main Street E, holds SundaySchool at 9:15 a.m.,worship at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible studyat 10:00 a.m. and6:30 p.m. The church also holds American Heritage Girls andTrail Life meetings Monday nightsat6 p.m. Formoreinformation, call 256-773-4157.

and waiting until later might be too late. TheBible is clear on the brevityoflife. In James 4:13-16, we arereminded that our life is like avapor,herefor amoment and then gone. This powerfulmetaphoremphasizes theurgencyof thematter.Our time on Earth is limited and unpredictable. Therefore, we mustmakedeliberatechoicesnow to ensure our eternal life with GodinHeaven This message is acalltoaction. Don’t wait until it’s too late to setyourhouse in order.Reflectonyour life, mend your ways,and strengthen your relationship with Godnow.Procrastination in spiritual matters canhaveeternal consequences Thequestion you need to askyourselfis: Areyou right with God? Nowisthe time to makesureyourlife is aligned with His will.

1206 Lane RoadNW, holds services each Sundaywith Biblestudy at 9:45 a.m., Bible preaching at 11 a.m. Wednesdaynight Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

Pennylane Church of Christ, locatedat615 Pennylane St. SE, holds services at 11 a.m. eachSundayand 6p.m. Wednesday. Minister William L. Turney can be reachedat 256-683-4660. HowardDickinson serves the church as the assistant minister.

TheFalkville United MethodistChurchholds services on Sundayat11a.m. with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Theyouth meetat5 p.m. Sundays. The public is welcometoattend. Thechurchislocated at 253 Main St. EinFalkville.

PineyGrove Christian Church hosts serviceseach Sundayschoolat10a.m., preaching at 11 a.m.,evening serviceat6p.m. and Wednesdaynight Bible studyat6p.m.

FirstBaptistChurch Falkville, located at 305 E. Main StreetinFalkville, has the following serviceschedule:SundaySchool, 9:15 a.m.,SundayWorship Service at 10:30 a.m. and no Sundaynight service. WednesdayEvening Services startat 6:00 p.m. Stephen Cannon is the pastor.For moreinfo, call 256-784-5827,orlog on to www.fbcfalkville.com.

Lighthouse BaptistChurch holds Sundayschool at 10 a.m. andworship serviceat11 a.m. and5:30 p.m. on Sundays. Wednesdayworship is at 6:30 p.m. Thepastor is Bro. John Reid.

ChristOur Redeemer Lutheran Church,located at 721 Pickens St. SW in Hartselle, inviteseveryone to Sundayschool at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:30a.m. each Sunday. Thechurch office is open Mondayand Wednesdayfrom9-11:30 a.m Find the church on Facebook and visit thewebsiteatwww corhartselle.org. Formore info, call 256-773-2121 or email corhartselle@gmail. com.

Liberty BaptistChurch,

Walnut GroveBaptist Church is locatedat622 South Bethel Road in Hartselle. Thepastor is John D. Bain. Sundayschool is at 10 a.m.,worship serviceis at 11 a.m. and eveningworship serviceisat6p.m. Wednesday serviceat6p.m. Formoreinfo, visit us on Facebook or log onto http:// walnutgrove baptistchurch.weebly.com.

FirstBaptistChurch of Hartselle, 210 Woodland St. NW,offers worship services as follows:onSunday- ContemporaryWorship at 9am, SundaySchool at 10am, and Traditional Worship at 11am; on Wednesdayat6pm –Bible Study, Student &Children’s activities. Dr.Clayton Speed is the pastor.For moreinfocall 256-773-5500 or visit fbchart. org.

McKendreeChristianFellowship,a non-denominational church,located at 2795 Highway55W Danville, holds services Sundaymorning at 9:30 a.m. forBible class, worshipat 10:45 a.m.,Wednesdaynight potluckat6:30 p.m. and Bible studyat7p.m.

Pattillo StreetChurchofGod holds Sundayschool at 9:30 a.m. and praise and worship at 10:30 a.m. ASundayevening serviceisheld at 5p.m. and aWednesdayBible study at 7p.m.,including youth activities. Thechurchislocated at 1211Pattillo St. SW in Hartselle, and the pastor is GaryPhillips.

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Hartselle students earn spots in All-State Band

By Staff Reports

In recent district band auditions, three students in Hartselle demonstrated exceptional musical abilities, earning placements in esteemed ensembles. Elijah Gosnell, an 8th grader, Josie Rhone and Benjamin Marin, both sophomores, have each achieved recognition for their dedication and skill in their respective instruments.

Gosnell has secured a position in the Junior High White Band, showcasing proficiency in the French Horn. Rhone has attained the third chair in the High School White Band, demonstrating excellence in flute and piccolo performance Marin has achieved first chair in the district’s premier ensemble, the Red Band, for the second consecutive year, displaying exceptional talent in percussion.

The audition process for the All-State Bands is rigorous and demanding, according to Hartselle High School band director Randall Key.

“Wind instruments undergo a demanding audition procedure, which entails mastering 12 major scales, two minor scales and the chromatic scale. Successful completion of these scales grants students the opportunity to audition with two etudes—one technical

Hartselle students chosen to attend Girls State

By Staff Reports

Two Hartselle students will represent the school at Troy University this summer at the 82nd American Legion Auxiliary Girls State.

Mary Frances Itsede and Katie Sloan, both rising seniors at Hartselle High School, will participate in the week-long, fun-filled, hands-on learning opportunity for some of the best and brightest young women in the State of Alabama.

Girls State is sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) and is a premier youth leader-

ship program which offers a one-of-a-kind experience to its delegates.

The 2024 Session of ALA Alabama Girls State will take place June 2-7 at Troy.

During the American Legion Auxiliary Alabama Girls State program, delegates will have the opportunity to learn about local and state government through a variety of speakers, workshops and sessions.

High school students who have completed their junior year are competitively selected and sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary units for this program, where they learn

about the political process by electing officials for all levels of state government and actively running a mock government. The participants are assigned to mock cities and either the “Federalist Party” or “Nationalist Party.”

Assistance from dedicated ALA volunteers ensures the program’s nonpartisan governmental, patriotic and civic objectives are carried out through interactive learning Though the week is filled with many learning opportunities, there is always time for fun and the formation of longterm friendships.

and the other lyrical—followed by a sight-reading segment,” Key said. “Percussion instrument auditionees must also tackle the same scale requirements as wind instruments on a mallet instrument, in addition to performing an etude and sight-reading Moreover, they must demonstrate proficiency in rudiments on the snare drum and exhibit timpani tuning skills, alongside an etude and sight-reading Those chosen

for All-State will audition again for chair placement within their respective bands through another audition process. Key said participation in the All-State Bands offers students opportunities for recognition and advancement in their musical pursuits Colleges and universities often seek out participants, offering scholarships as acknowledgment of their talent and dedication.

New categories in this year’s Biggest Catch competition

Special to the Enquirer

The Alabama 4-H BIGGEST Catch contest is back for another year with some new competition categories.

Emily Nichols, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System 4-H natural resources specialist, said she is excited to add new components to this year’s competition.

“This is our fifth year to offer this contest, and there is more that we want youth and their families to discover,” Nichols said. “I’m thrilled to incorporate new categories that encourage young people to explore as many public water bodies as possible and gain exposure and familiarity with as many different fish as possible. I want people to get to know the special aquatic resources that we have in our state.

This fishing and fish art competition is May 24 through June 3 All Ala-

bama youth ages 9 to 18 are invited to participate There is no prior 4-H experience required to join in on the fun. Contest categories Unlike traditional fishing competitions, the 4-H BIGGEST Catch is completely virtual. This year, there are four main categories: Big ge st Catch, Biggest Variety of Fish Species, Biggest Variety of Public Water and Biggest Fish Art. In the Biggest Catch category, the name says it all. The goal is to reel in the biggest fish in one or more fish categories. These include bass, sunfish (bream), catfish and crappie.

In the Biggest Variety of Fish Species competition, size is not the objective. Participants are out to catch as many different species of bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish (bream) as they can.

One of the new categories this year is the Biggest Va rie ty of Public Water This encourages participants to catch a fish in as many public water bodies as possible. This new addition pushes youth to experience the wonderful fishing resources in their area and beyond.

“Because this contest allows kids to choose where they go fishing, it is a great opportunity

to explore fishing across the state,” Nichols said. “Whether that is in statemanaged public fishing lakes, state parks, rivers or creeks, this part of the contest helps kids learn more about different bodies of water.”

The Biggest Fish Art is another new category, which encourages youth to let their inner artist shine Whether it is through drawing, sketching or painting, the goal is to portray a bass, catfish, crappie or sunfish (bream) species that is listed on the 4-H BIGGEST Catch web page.

Fishing Contest rules

To enter the three fishing categories, participants must catch a fish in Alabama waters between May 24 and June 3. To be eligible, contestants must catch and land their fish without any help. After making the catch, contes-

tants must include a photograph of the fish along with the submission.

“The photograph must include the kid and their fish, the contest code AL4H24 and the total length (inches) of the fish,” Nichols said. “Participants can write this information on a piece of paper and hold it up in the photograph or they can write it on their hand.”

Submit contest entries online at aub.

ie/4HBig ge st Catch24. This portal opens May 24 at 8 a.m. and closes June 3 at 8 p.m.

Fish Art Contest rules

Participants in the fish art contest must also submit entries between May 24 at 8 a.m. and June 3 at 8 p.m. Each entry must include a picture of the youth’s drawing, sketch or painting This artwork must be done without the help of others.

“For this contest, we want the kids to portray one of the fish species that is listed under our official contest categories, which are bass, catfish, crappie and sunfish (bream),” Nichols said. “We can’t wait to see the beautiful artwork that the participants come up with this year.”

There is a separate online submission link for the fish art contest. Submit contest entries at aub. ie/4HBiggestCatchArt.

More information

The 4-H BIGGEST Catch fishing contest is a great chance for young people to make awesome memories and have fun. A complete list of contest rules and more information is available on the 4-H BIGGEST Catch web page at www.aces.edu. Also, join in on the fun through the contest’s event on the Alabama 4-H Outdoors Facebook page.

PHOTO BY JERONIMO NISA

A group of children who are homeschooled get together at Walker Field in Hartselle for soccer practice.

PHOTO BY JERONIMO NISA

Drivers cresting Nat Key Road’s highest point in southern Morgan County are greeted by a pastoral scene

Celebrating fiveyears of knowing and loving Trent

Five years ago, on awarm evening in May, May 26th to be exact, my life changed forever in the mostdelightful way. Reflecting on thatfateful firstdatewith my husband brings asmiletomyface everytime, reminding me of God’s divine providenceworking in my life and Hisunending love.

Our storybegins at the Flint Church of Christ, aplacethat would become the beginning of our relationship. On thatevening, Iarrived with butterflies in my stomach, knowing Iwas about to meetsomeone special. Little did Iknow,myhusband-to-be was running late, his tardiness sparking an amusingepisode thathas sincebecome partof our lore. Hislatearrival didn’t go unnoticed. Thechurch securityteam, vigilant as ever,watched our

After aday of introducing Reverend James Barkley and his wife Marian to the uniquenessofrural NorthAlabama, we wereseated in the den of the pastoriumdiscussing whatitwas liketobeavisiting pastor in adifferent culture. Effieand Ihad experienced much the same when we had been their guests for twoweeks in Scotland. Although Effieand Ibothheld English majors from collegeand loved the romantic auraassociated with Scotland and its people, we had discovered therewas much thatcould be learned onlybyexperiencing it personally. As night began to settle the sounds of spring began to come alive in the grassand nearby woods. Having livedinthe countrymuchofmy life, those sounds did not register in my consciousness. But Jimhad

For my entirechildhood and then some, it was the night watchman in my Nana’s living room. As true and trustworthyasthe moon, eachnight it satonthe table by the picture window with its dim glow keeping the shadows at bay. Likemosteverything in the house, thatold lamp had saton tables in living rooms for decades. It satamong the antique couchand old piano; its light shone on verse after verse of bibles with wear and tear from years of quiettimes and Sundayschool lessons. Occasionally it moved from its dutystation for aChristmas tree filled with home-

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initial interactionwith eagle eyes, unsureifhe was truly invitedbased on my initial reaction. Weeks later, theyconfessedtheir co nc ern, thinking perhaps he was an uninvited guest. Iassured themthatwewereboth simply nervous, eachtrying to makea good impression on theother

From that somewhat awkward beginning,our firstdate unfoldedbeautifully. We shared adelightful dinner at Mellow Mushroom in Decaturand, forever aClutz, Idroppedapiece of pizza on my green dress. Con-

versation flowed easilyaswediscoveredcommon interests and values. After dinner,wedecided to take awalk at Rhodes FerryPark. I can’t remember the things we talkedabout, butI remember being at ease and comfortable, feeling likeIhad known Trent for years. He wasand continues to be unlikeanyoneI’veever known. He’s patient and kind, generous andforgiving.Iama better person because of his love and influenceinmylife. By theend of theevening,as we said our goodbyes, Iwas sold. Over the next twoweeks, we saw eachother ten times,eachdate further cementing the connectionwehad felt that firstnight. Our relationship moved swiftly, but it felt right. He proposed at midnightonNew Year’s Eve, and we married thefollowing June.

What is that sound?

Five years later,Ilook backon those early days with fondness and gratitude. My husband is thebestthing about this life, a partner who hasbrought joy, stabilityand endlesslove into my world. Our journeyhas been filled withlaughter,adventures and unwaveringsupportfor one another As we celebratethismilestone, Iamreminded of the beautiful unpredictabilityoflife and how a seeminglyordinaryday can turn into thebeginning of alifelong adventure. Here’s to many moreyears of loveand happiness, to thememories we’vecreated and the ones yettocome. Happy five-year anniversary, Trent. Thank you for being my partner,myconfidant and my greatestjoy

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been alerted earlier in the daythat “something was afoot” when abig Alabama mosquito had bitten him. He had been co nc ern ed about the itch and welt that appeared and lingered. I had assured him it was nothing more than aScottish midgeon steroids thathad bitten him but I amnot surehebelieved me. Suddenlyhepaused in his conversation and asked “Whatisthat sound?”Idid not hearanything out of theordinary. Therefrigerator washumming as it often

did. But he was adamantthatwas notthe soundthathad caught his attention; therewas something outside. It was astill night and Icould not hear anything swinging in the wind. ButasIlistened moreclosely to the sounds of nature’s symphony, suddenlythe cricketsection came through loudand clear.About that time Jimsaid,“Thereitisagain.” Thesound was harmlesstome, but the memoryofthe mosquitobite andthe buzzingaroundhis head was still in his consciousness. Ihavewondered this week what his reaction would be to the sounds of the cicadas. Those of us who l grew up in the midst of nature are awarethatGod reveals himself in his creation.Thereisareason for eachofhis creatures. ButImust confessIdonot yetunderstand all his purposes for thescream-

The globe lamp

ingcousinsoflocusts.Inscripture, swarms of locusts areoften seen as being God’sinstrumentsofjudgmentuponhis people when they strayfromhim. They could destroy abarleyharvestinafew hours beforemoving on. Maybetheyhad other uses. TheBible says that John the Baptistlived on adietof locusts andhoney. We read thatin some third world countries they remainastaplefood today. If theresidentcoyotes around herelove the taste of them as much as Sophia, they certainlyhavehad twoweeksoffeasting Lauratells me they areasource of protein. Ineed protein in my diet to sustain my strength, but I’ll get minesomewhereelse.

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made ornaments, but it was neverfar away Iremember Papa coming home from church meetings and seeing thatlight castashadow as he walked by the room I was supposed to be sleeping in. Iremember laying on Mama’s lap as she usedthe lamp

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light to give me eyedrops the night of Papa’s funeral.

WhenNanamoved up on the mountain,itwas asortoflighthouselamp guiding us alongthe windycountry road at night makingsurewedidn’tmissthe driveway. It served as ourmoon when we satonthe porch swing listening to the thunder roll acrossthe fields. Thereare probably millionsof lamps justlikeitthatsat in living rooms justlikeNana’s. Some of them wereusedfor awhile andthen thrown away,while others probablycollectdustinsomeone’s atticsomewhere. All of those lamps, wherever theyended up,

from the past

couldtell the storyofAmericaif theyhad the chance.Theycould tell of love letters written on their tables anddraft notices read in theirglow.Theycould tell of children being born and then bringing theirown children home.

Youmight sayI’m sillyand I’m makingafussover an inanimate object. Andyou might be right, butI’d rather be sillythan go the rest of my life reading abook in the glow of a$20 lamp that will lasta fewyears beforeitmeans over and breaks.

Hartselle Newspapers strives to be an integral part of Hartselle and Morgan Countybybeing aleader and apositiveinfluencein ourcommunity.Wewill reportthe news and events honestly, fairly,and accurately. We will promote area commerce and business and provide for thewelfareof our employees; our greatest asset. Living and working side by side with our readers and advertisers, we will actaccording to the Golden Rule, treating othersaswe wishtobetreated.

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Lifestyles

Morgan youthwin big in 4H PigSqueal event

Congratulations to the winners of the Morgan County 4H PigSqueal event. Showmanship and Reserve Supreme Grand Champion titles were claimed by Maddie Darnell in the Junior Division, with Emma Flemming securing3rd placeand Porter Welch4th. In the Interme-

diateDivision,IsaacEddy took 2ndplace, while Grady Darnellclinched 1stinthe Senior II Division alongside Maddie Darnell. In Division II of theMarketClass, Mad-

die Darnell earned1st place, with GradyDarnell coming in 2nd, and Emma Flemmingin3rd,5th, and7th respectively. Isaac Eddyand Porter Welchsecured 10th and 7thplaces. In Division III,MaddieDarnell secured 5thplace, while Porter Welchtook 7th. Emma Flemmingclaimed 4th placeinDivision IIII.

Forthose interested in joining the Morgan County 4H Horse Club,aninterest meeting will takeplaceJune 9at2p.m.atthe Morgan CountyExtension Office located at 3120 HWY 36 W.,Hartselle. RSVP by calling256-773-2549

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In other news, GraceRowe

East lime skillet chicken

This juicychicken recipe is packed with flavor,and the chickencan be marinated all dayor overnight. It onlytakes about 25 minutes to cook the chicken, so it is done in no time.

Ingredients: 1/4cup mayonnaise

2Tb. avocado oil, divided

cayenne pepper 4boneless, skinlesschicken breasts

Freshparsley or cilantro forgarnish

Instructions:

To begin, zesthalf of one of thelimes into amixing bowl. Juicethe lime into the bowl as well.

Addthe mayonnaise, a tablespoon of theavocado oil, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder,coconut aminos and cayenne pepper.Whisk together until smooth.

Nestle thechickenbreasts into thesauce, turning themover to coat them well. Coverthe bowl with plastic wrap or foil andrefrigerateovernight or at least eight hours. When it is time to cook dinner,preheatthe oven to 375 degrees. While it’s preheating, heatthe remaining

tablespoon of avocado oil in alarge castironskillet or other oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Addthe chickenbreasts to theskilletand sear for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until theyare golden brown Slide the skilletinto the oven andbakefor about 20-25 minutes or until the temperature on ameat thermometer reads 165 degrees.

Allow themeattoresta fewminutes beforeserving Cutthe remaininglime into wedges and serve the chickenwith alime wedge to squeeze over it. Garnish with theparsleyorcilantro.

From the library

“If the Creek Don’t Rise”

By Leah Weiss

In the Appalachian Mountains of NorthCarolina, the people of Baines Creekdon’t havealot to look forward to. When a newteacher moves in, the whole town is abuzz. Sadie Blueshows up with brand newbruises at the church to see the newteacher.Life hasbeen harderfor Sadie since she gotmarriedto Roy,who doesn’t mind taking out his aggression on her. Thewhole town knows thatRoy is no good, but no one doesanything about it.When agirlgoes missing, everyone has their own ideasabout it but no proof.Exceptfor the one thathelpedmovethe body. Life in BainesCreek will neverbethe same when Sadierealizes theremay be more to life than what Roy can offer.This title

is available on Hoopla and LibbyasaneBook and as an Audiobook.

“The ParadiseProblem” By Christina Lauren

Anna Green marries Liam “West” Weston just to getgood, cheap housingincollege. After they areboth done with school, theygo theirseparate ways.Three years later, Liam is knocking on her door asking her to pretend tobehis wifeonceagain There’sway moreatstake this time besides cheap housing.Liam’s familyis wealthy, andhis vindictive dad isn’t above blackmail. Anna andLiamare oppositeswho don’t workwell together Reader bewareoftriggers of family drama,manipulation and verbal abuse. Sarcasm, witty banter and gorgeous tropical viewsare

heavilydetailed throughout the whole book. Anyfan of Pretty Woman will be afan of “The Paradise Problem.” Checkitout at the library today.

receivedanacademic scholarship from NucorSteel, McKenzie Tillman was awarded a scholarshipfromthe Morgan CountyCattleman’s Associationand won the talent show, Ellie Cate Hill receivedthe Jane Nelson Fields MemorialScholarship, andBron Gandywas honored with the Middle School Lion’s Club LeadershipAward.

Also, Danville High School seeks applicants for the Head Boys VarsityBasketball Coachposition.Interested individuals shouldsubmit theirresumes and references to Dr.Ellisand Dr.McCain at bpellis@morgank12.org andclmccain@morgank12. orgrespectively.

SPECIALTOTHE ENQUIRER

This Great Pyrenees is in the Morgan County Shelterneeding arescue or an adopter.He is asweetheart,but not much is known about him. Please contact the shelter if you’re interested in him. Visit the shelter at 1314 Industrial Drive in Hartselle to take him hometoday!

lem or something to do with baseball. One of his favorite sayings was thatthe ‘cream always rises to the top.

Theirony of Booth’s death during the statebaseball championship week is not lostonthose who knewhim.

“This week is whathe looked forwardtoevery year,” former longtime Hartselle assistant coach JerryChilders said. “It breaks my heart that he won’t be with his team.”

“I know he was so proud of this team,”Hartselle coach JakeMiles said. “Hewould tell them to playashard

as you can, always compete and never give up. ”

MasonBoothhad made planstotakehis father to Jacksonville this past week to watchthe Tigers playin the championship series

“I know that he wouldnot wantanybody to feel sorry for him,”Mason said.“He would want them to go support his baseball team.”

Thestoryof howBoothgot theopportunitytobecome abaseballcoaching legend is almostasamazingashis program’ssuccess

During hisdaysasa high school student,Booth stood just5-foot-4 and didn’t playany sports. When he returned as ateacher he had grown to 6-foot-1. Basket-

ball was his firstlove. He along with other faculty members wouldmeetfor nightsofpick-up games at school.

“Mydad could actually dunk abasketball,”Mason Booth said.

Baseball gotBooth’sinterestin1988 when Hartselle was looking for anew leader for its program. Booth had an interestbecause Mason andhis friends had recently won twoyouth baseball statechampionships with his father serving as head coach.

It was Hartselle principal J.P. Cain who convinced Booth to be the next baseball coach.

“I said Iwould tryitfor two years,” Booth said in 2022. “I wanted away to getout, if it didn’t work. But Iknew it would workout.There

was justtoo much talent for us nottobegood. When we went27-4inour second season,Iwas hooked.”

ThelateClif Knight covered everyhappening in Hartselle formanyyears with theHartselle Enquirer He was therewhen Booth’s classroom expanded to includethe baseball field. In 2022 when Boothwas inducted into the Morgan CountySports Hall of Fame, he shared his memories.

“CoachBoothwas already well established as amath teacher,” Knight said. “When he took over thebaseball program, Idon’t think anyonedoubted he would be a success.

“It’sjustthatnoone could see far enough down the road to see justhow successfulthe baseball program would become. He’s always

been ahead of the curve when it comes to coaching baseball in Alabama.”

Booth’s coaching method wasmuchlikehis math teaching method. It was practice, practice, practice untilthe problem canbe solved correctlyeverytime.

It’s the same method for an algebraproblem and a groundball to an infielder Practiceuntil you can just about do it in your sleep.

It can be demanding and time-consuming,but the successspeaks for itself

“CoachBooth reallydeveloped the‘processfor success’long beforeCoach (Nick) Saban ever came to Alabama,”Knight said. “It starts with theyouth camps. He can measuretalent in kids when they areyoung

Theprogram’s success has

attracted alot of talent. He’s rode agood horse for along time.”

Booth’s firstteam in 1988 went 23-10but missed the playoffs. Only one team from eachareaadvancedto the playoffs in those days. Four losses to Athensthat season denied theTigers a playoffberth

Thenextyear theTigers made their firstplayoff appearanceunder Booth with a27-3recordbut lostin thefirstround to Haleyville.

“A week earlier,wehad beatGrissom, thedefending 6A statechampions,”Mason Booth said. “Wewerecocky going to Haleyville andgot beat8-3. That’s when the first-roundplayoffswere justone game.

“Thatlossmotivated us for thenextyear,and we won our firststate championship. That’s whatgot it started.”

Between 1990 and 2000, Hartselle won six state championships and finished second twice. After the2013 statechampionship,there was an eight-year streak of no appearances in thestate championship round.

In 2000, Booth added JerryChilders to his coaching staff. Childers had been thehead coachatBrewer for six years.

“Coachtold me that he thought he had maybe three moreyears in him to coach and wanted me to be there to replacehim,”Childers said. “Twentyyears later,I retired and he was still going strong.”

Hartselle’s 2022 state championship team was one of its mostdominant teams.

TheTigers swept through all five playoffrounds without aloss.

Thepushfor excellencehas seta standardfor Hartselle CitySchools in athletics and academics. BeforeBooth’s baseball program won its firststate championshipin 1990, Hartselle hadthree statechampionships. They werefromboys basketball in 1971 and girlsbasketball in 1984and 1985

Sincethe baseball program’s firstthree state championships, Hartselle haswon 15 otherstate championships in seven sports.

“People used to call Hartselle afootball town or maybeeven abasketball town,”Knight said. “Coach Booth changed thatwith baseball. Hartselle is now known as asports town that loves to win statechampionships.”

LeeHall played on Hartselle’s 1999 statechampionshipteam. He hasbeen aHartselle baseball assistant coachfor 19 years.

“Coachwas asuper motivator.Hejustwanted the bestversion of youeach day,”Hall said.

“Hetaught alot of people how to work hard.”

Thehardworkproduced a lot of baseball playerswho moved on to playincollegeand even on theprofessional level. Thehardwork alsoworkedinacademics with Hartselle producing wave after wave of young engineers.

“Dad was ahead of his time in pushing students to go into STEM programs,” MasonBooth said.“He reallyencouragedfemales to enter thedifferent fields.Theyweresuccessful because he prepared them well.”

Alot of those engineers returned to settle in Hartselle, whichhas now lostone of its top

“Dad

Sports

Heartbreaking finish

Hartselle comes upa runshort in state baseballfinals

By Caleb Suggs

For the Enquirer

JACKSONVILLE

Hartselle needed to win two games Fridaytowin astate baseball championship and the Tigers nearly pulled it off. Hartselle defeated Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 10-3 in Game 2, but came up just shortinGame 3, losing the championship game 7-6.

“I don’t have enough good things to sayabout this team,”HartsellecoachJake Miles said. “Wewanted the blue map (championship trophy), but the color of the trophydoesn’t changehow proud Iamofthis team.

These 10 seniors played in three statefinals in four years and it’s been alot of funwatching them do the things they’ve done.”

In game three, Hartselle led 3-1, but fell behind 6-3 in the fifthinning thanksto agrand slam.

TheTigers rebounded, though, tying the game 6-6 in the sixth inning.

“When theyhit thatIjust looked at our second baseman and said ‘We’re fine,”

Hartselle senior firstbaseman Lawson Williams said. “I had all the confidence in the world thatwewere going to come back.”

Hartselle’s comebackfell short, however,asHillcrest scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning on asacrificefly

“Wehad to keep the dugoutupand we found away to getbackinthe game, ” senior shortstopCade Miles said. “Weweregoing to keep coming after them and in

the end things justdidn’t go our way. Hats offtothem.”

CamPalahach led the team with twohitsand twoRBis, while Witt Crisler had two hits. BrodyLeathersfinished with ahit and two RBis.

It wasn’tthe outcomethe Hartselle Tigers were hoping for All season long it had been agoal for the baseball team, especiallythe 10 seniors, to earn head coachWilliam Booth his 10th championshipring.Thatgoal became even moreimportant to them when the state’swinningestcoachdiedthis past Wednesday.

But even though the end of the season didn’t turn out the waytheyhad hoped,the Tigers said theyknewtheir coachwould be proud

“If he washere, he would tell us to justkeep fighting,”senior Cade Milessaid. “Thatwas always hismessage to us, and that’swhat we’regoing to continue to do.”

Booth maybegone, but according to coachJake Miles,he’ll liveoninthe program for years to come

“Evenwiththe passing of coach, ourprogram is in better shape now because of these young menand what hasbeen instilledinthem,” Jake Milessaid. “The way theypracticed,the waythey carried themselves —we always talk about leaving something better thanwe found it, and Ican saywithoutadoubt thatthat’swhat these seniors have done.” Hartselle showed that

Lady Tigers finish runner-upsat6Astate championship

By Caleb Suggs Forthe Enquirer

OXFORD-Walking off the field of thestate championship softball game in Oxford, it was abittersweet feeling for Hartselle head coachAnnaHall.

On one hand,the Tigers had come up just short in their bid for their firststate championshipsince2018, losing to Athens12-9.On the other hand,itwas an experienceshe said she’ll neverforget.

“I’ve beentothe state tournament as aassistant coachand player butthat was always in Montgomery,” Hall said. “Wewereall experiencing Oxfordfor the first time together.The busrides, the hotel stays, thegames, it’s something Iwouldn’t trade for anything.”

Hartselle needed to win three games Wednesdayto win astate championship and nearly pulled offthe incredible feat. TheTigers defeated Gardendale 5-23 andAthens in game one of the finals 18-8beforefalling just shyofatitle in game two.

“These girlsnever gave up, ” Hall said. “Itdidn’t matter how manygames we had to play,theynever quit and even though we came up just short, as acoachthere’s nothing that canmakeyou prouder.”

Hartselledid its best to bringanothertitlehome Afterfalling behind 10-4, the Tigers cutthe lead to 10-9. However,after apostseason filled with comebacks and bigplays,Hartselle couldn’t find one moretofinishthe season with.

RyleyCateWolf hadthree hits in the finalgame, including ahomerun,and finishedwithtwo RBIs. BrityanGodfrey finished with threehits. Thelossends astellar first

season for Hall, who led theTigers backtothe state tournamentfor the first time since2019. Thebar hasbeen sethighfor future seasons,but Hall said they have what it takes to meet expectations, “Itwas nothing Idid, this year was all thesegirls,”Hall said. “Myexpectations were high this year and theywill be again next year,but with thesegirls, anythingispossible.”

Hartselle 18, Athens 8: Hartselle’s offenseexploded in game one of the Class 6A statechampionship as the Tigers outhit Athens 19-9 Hartselle scored three runs in thesecond, five in the third, five in thesixth and threeinthe seventh KJ Prater led theway with five hits,while Brityan Godfrey hadfour hits and four RBIsand Katie Gillotthad threehitsand five RBIs. LilyLoweryand Carly Ennis eachhad twohitsand an RBI to lead Athens.

Hartselle 5, Gardendale3:

Aweek after delivering the game winning hittowin the Class6ANorth Regional, Hartselle’s KJ Prater came up big again. With thegame tied 3-3in theseventh inning, Prater hita twoRBI triple to give theTigers thelead and ultimatelythe win as shesent herteam to theClass6A statechampionshipgame.

“Coach(Anna) Hall just told me beforeIwent to batthatIhad it and all we needed was abase hit,”Prater said. “I guess(big hits) arekind of my thing now.” Hartselle fell behind 3-0in thefirstinning,but quickly tied thegame in thesecond. Prater led theteam with twohitsand twoRBIs. KaelynJones and Katie Gillott eachhad ahit and an RBI.

PHOTO BY CALEB SUGGS

Hartselle Nick Chumleypitches forthe Tigersduring the game vs Hillcrest.

PHOTO BY CALEB SUGGS

Hartselle’sCade Milesreactstoaplay at homeplate.

PHOTO BY CALEB SUGGS Hartselle’sLawson Williamsswings for aRBI hit.

PHOTO BY CALEB SUGGS

Hartselle head coach AnnaHall presents her saddenedplayers with the state runner-up trophy after the Tigers were defeated by Athens 12-9

PHOTO BY CALEB SUGGS

Hartselle players cheer on teammae Kaelyn Jones at the plate.

PHOTO BY CALEB SUGGS

Hartselle’sBrityan Godfrey swings for ahit during the gamevs. Athens.

we always found away to pickourselves offthe mat.

fighting spirit Friday.

After losing 14-3 in Game 1onThursday, the Tigers ralliedtowin Game 2, 10-3. In Game 3theytrailed6-3 in the fifthinning, but came backtotie it 6-6 beforeultimatelyfalling in the final inning

Booth is theheadcoach. It was onlyfitting for himto be recognized becausethis is histeam.

“We’ve faced adversityall season with coachbeing sick and injuries andthen coach passing away on Wednesday,”JakeMiles said.“But

Thecharacter and the culture in our dugout is second to none. Afterthe game, Booth was honored when hisson MasonBooth was brought out to receivethe game ball, something thatmeant alot to the coachesand players. “It’simportant to give respecttothe people that have put alot in thecommunity,”anemotional Jake Miles said. “How couldn’t we do thatbecause I’m not theheadcoach, Coach

No one was closertoBooth on the current team than the10seniors.Asked before theseries what he meant to theteam, playershad ahard time describingit. “Hemade adifferenceand an impactinalot of people’s lives,”seniorJoJoWilliamson said. “It’shardtoput into words.Iknow we’ll misshim.

By RussellFrye

Enquirer

PHOTOS BY JIMMEADOWS

Coach JakeMiles, Mason Booth, son of legendaryCoach William Booth, withAHSSA Director Alvin Briggs and the head coach and administrator of Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa during the Coach’sAward presentation

PHOTOSBYJIM MEADOWS FreshmanWhitCrisler celebratesafter scoring the game tyingrun in the 6th inning of Game3

PHOTOSBYJIM MEADOWS

CoachMiles talks to his team following the Tiger’s7-6 loss to Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa in Game 3ofthe 6A StateChampionship Series

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ESTATEOFJEANM.PARKER, DECEASEDPROBATECOURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the6th day of May, 2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

BRONWYNRIBO PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 05/15/24, 05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 596246

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ESTATEOFLILLIEPEARL HARRIS, DECEASED PROBATECOURT

Letters of Administrationonthe

Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the3rd day of May2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

D. WADE RAMSEY

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Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the6th dayofMay,2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaidestateare hereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowedbylaw or the same will be barred.

DONALD SEALS

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ESTATE OF THOMAS EARL BUFORD, DECEASED PROBATE COURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the6th day of May, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Noticeishereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

SUMMERGOODNER

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CEASED 05/08/24, 05/15/24, 05/22/24 ADID 595626

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ESTATE OF WILLIAM C. GREEN,DECEASED PROBATE COURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Es-

tate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the3rd day of May, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Noticeishereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

WILLIAM E. GREEN

PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 05/08/24, 05/15/24, 05/22/24 ADID 595623

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ESTATEOFMARTHA GRIS-

SETT,DECEASEDPROBATE

COURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe15thdayofMay,2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

JASONGRISSETTAND JOHN GRISSETT CO-PERSONALREPRESENTATIVESONTHE ESTATEOF SAIDDECEASED 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 597542

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ESTATEOFTHOMASGRANT STEELEJR. DECEASED PROBATE COURT

Letters of Administration on the Estateofsaiddeceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the8th day of May2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Notice is hereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

MAUDIEWATKINS PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 05/15/24, 05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 596502

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ESTATEOFWILLIEGIBSON JR DECEASED PROBATE

COURT

Letters of Administration on the

Estateofsaid deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the2nd day of May2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, 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.

TARRIAN GIBSON PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 05/08/24, 05/15/24, 05/22/24 ADID 595591

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ESTATEOFVICKIEDEAN THOMAS,DECEASED PROBATE COURT

Letters of Administration on the Estateofsaid deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the6th day of May2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, 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.

LINDACOMPTON PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 05/15/24, 05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 596294

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ESTATEOFMICHAELGLENN JONES,DECEASEDPROBATE COURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the30THday of April, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, 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.

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ANGELA MCCUTCHEON PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 05/08/24, 05/15/24, 05/22/24 ADID 595034

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ESTATEOFMARYGRACE MAXWELL, DECEASED PROBATECOURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the30THday of April, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, 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.

CYNTHIAGAILLACKEY PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 05/08/24, 05/15/24, 05/22/24 ADID 595033

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATEOFCHARLES GREGORYPILGRIM,DECEASED PROBATECOURT

Letters of Administration on the Estateofsaid deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the7th day of May2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, 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.

CHARLEST. PILGRIM PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 05/15/24, 05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 596277

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JANICEJONES PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 05/08/24, 05/15/24, 05/22/24

ADID 595040

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ESTATEOFMATTHEW TAYLOR MITCHELL, DECEASED PROBATECOURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the30THday of April, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, 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.

ARTHUR CLAYMITCHELL PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 05/08/24, 05/15/24, 05/22/24

ADID 595038

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ESTATEOFAARONWAYNE LAWRENCE,DECEASEDPROBATE COURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the30THday of April, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, 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.

BARBARAL.PRATER PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

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ESTATEOFPATRICIA SQUIRES-WHITE, DECEASED PROBATECOURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the30THday of April, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, 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.

JEFFERYM. GRAY

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ADID 595035

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ESTATEOFHANSEL F. PEEK

DECEASEDPROBATECOURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the30THday of April, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given

Default having been made in the paymentoftheindebtednessdescribed in and securedbythat certain Mortgage executed between SHANAK. HURLEY,a married woman, STEVEN W. HURLEY and SHANAK.HURLEY, husband and wife,and HOLLAND HOLDINGS,LLC,an Alabamalimited liabilitycompany,toNEWTEKSMALLBUSINESS FINANCE,LLC,dated June30,2021,andrecordedJuly 2, 2021, in theOfficeofthe Judge of ProbateofMorgan County, Alabama, in Mortgage Book 2021, Page 35989. Said default continuing, noticeis hereby given that theundersigned as holder of said mortgage will under power of sale contained in said mortgage, sell at public outcry forcashtothe highestbidder,duringlegalhours of sale on the12thday of June, 2024,atthemainentranceofthe CourthouseofMorgan County, Alabama,thefollowingdescribed real property situated in the CountyofMorgan, StateofAlabama, being thesameproperty describedinthereferencedmortgage:

Beginning at thepoint wherethe Northerly margin of Rogers Street intersectsthe Easterly margin of Barkley Street;thence NortherlyalongtheEasterlymarginofBarkleyStreet170.0feetto thetruepoint of beginning; thencecontinue Northerly along theEasterlymargin of said Barkley Street 54.0feet;thence South84degrees 34 minutes East 95.2feet;thenceSouth2 degrees 19 minutes East 64.2 feet;thenceNorth78degrees40 minutes West 100.2feet to the truepointofbeginning;lyingand being in theNE¼ of theNE¼ of Section 15, Township 7South, Range 4West. Alabamalaw gives some persons whohaveaninterestin property theright to redeem the property under certain circumstances.Programsmay also existthat help persons avoidor delay theforeclosureprocess. An attorney should be consulted to help youunderstand these rightsand programsasa partof theforeclosureprocess. Thissaleismadeforthepurpose of paying theindebtednesssecuredbysaid mortgage, as well as theexpenses of foreclosure. This property will be sold on an “ASIS,WHEREIS”basissubject toalleasements,encumbrances, and exceptions contained in the Mortgageandthosecontainedin therecords of theOfficeofthe Judge of Probatewherethe above-describedpropertyissituated.Thispropertywill be sold withoutwarrantyorrecourse,expressedorimpliedastotitle,use and/orenjoymentandwillbesold subjecttotherightofredemption of all parties entitled thereto.

Theholder of said Mortgage reserves theright to bid forand purchasethis property and to credit itspurchaseprice against theexpenses of sale and theindebtednesssecuredbytheMortgage,asprovidedbythetermsof theMortgage.

Theforeclosuresale forthis property is subjecttopostponement or cancellation. Contact thepersonnamed below prior to attendance.

Thissaleismadeforthepurpose of realizing themortgage debt, together with all expenses of the same,includingareasonableattorney’s fee.

NEWTEKSMALLBUSINESSFINANCE,LLC As Holder of said Mortgage

JefferyJ.Hartley Helmsing Leach, P.C. Post Office Box2767 Mobile,AL36652 (251) 432-5521

May15,2024,May22,2024and May29, 2024. ADID 596315

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Defaulthavingbeen made in the paymentoftheindebtednesssecuredbythat certainmortgage executed by DavidMotter to TraditionsBank,asfollows:Mortgage securing theproperty described below,saidmortgage datedAugust31, 2023, and recorded onAugust31, 2023,in Mortgage Book 2023 Page 28379 in theOfficeofthe Judge ofProbateofMorganCounty,Alabama, theundersigned TraditionsBank,asmortgagee,under andbyvirtueofthepowerofsale containedinsaidmortgages,will sellatpublicoutcrytothehighest bidder forcash, in front of the mainentranceoftheCourthouse in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, on the 6thday of June 2024,betweenthelegalhoursof sale,thefollowingdescribedreal estate situated in Morgan County,Alabama, to-wit:

AllthatpartoftheNW1/4ofSection 16, Township 7South, Range 2Westofthe Huntsville Meridian, Morgan County, Alabama, particularly described as commencing at theNorthwest corner of said Section16, Township 7South, Range 2West, thencerun East alongthe North sectionline adistanceof271.81 feettothepointoftruebeginning; thencefromthe point of true beginning runEastalongthe North sectionlineadistanceof150.00 feet;thencerunSouthadistance of 322.50 feet to apoint on the NorthmarginofPenceRoad; thencerun West alongthe North margin of PenceRoad fora distanceof150.00 feet;thencerun Northadistanceof322.50feetto thetruepoint of beginning and containing 1.11 acres, more or less.

Allthat certainparcelofland situatedinthe CountyofMorgan andState of Alabama, being in theNW1/4 of Section 16, Township 7South, Range 2Westof theHuntsville Meridian, particularly described as commencing at theNorthwest corner of said Section16, Township 7South, Range 2West; thencerun East alongtheNorthsectionlineadistanceof421.81 feet to thepoint of true beginning; thencefrom thepoint of true beginning run East along theNorth section line adistanceof150.00feet;thence runSoutha distanceof322.50 feet to apoint on theNorth marginofPenceRoad; thencerun West alongthe Northmarginof PenceRoadadistanceof150.00 feet;thencerunNorthadistance of 322,50 feet to thepoint of true beginning and containing 1.11 acres, more or less.

Allthat certainparcelofland situated in CountyofMorgan and StateofAlabama, being in the NW 1/4ofSection 16, Township 7South, Range 2Westofthe Huntsville Meridian, particularly describedascommencing at the NorthwestcornerofsaidSection 16, Township 7South, Range 2 West;thencerun East along the Northsection line adistanceof 571.01 feet to thepoint of true beginning; thencefromthe point of true beginningrun South 322.50 feet to apoint on the NorthmarginofPenceRoad; thencerun East alongthe North marginofPenceRoadadistance of 95 feet;thencerun North15 degrees36’Eastfor334.8feetto apoint on theNorth section line; thenceWest185 feet,m/l,tothe true point of beginning, containing1.04acres, more or less. Propertyaddress: 44 Pence Road, SomervilleAL 35670 This sale is made forthe purposeof payingtheindebtednesssecured by said mortgage, as well as the expenses of foreclosure. 05/15/24, 05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 596546 NOTICE OF PUBLICATION AND LISPENDENS

TO:The heirs and devisees of W.M. Fowler,deceased, if any; theheirs and devisees of Lillie MaeMacAfee, deceased, if any; Tracey Thomas,her heirs and devisees if deceased, Tammy Thomas,her heirs and devisees if deceased, JonathanThomas hisheirs and devisees if deceased, and JamesRobert Fowler,Jr.,his heirsand devisees if deceased if any and all otherpersonsclaiminganypresent, future,contingent,remainder,reversion,orotherinterestin thefollowing lands AND Acertaintractorparceloflandin theBrewerAddition to thetown of Hartselle Alabamaand more particularly described as follows: Beginning at thesoutheastcorner of Lot No.1,inBlockNo. 1, in said Addition;running thence West 133 1/3Feet; thenceNorth 195 feet;thenceEast133 1/3 feet;thenceSouth195feettothe point of beginning, alllying and beingintheSE¼oftheNW¼of Section 14, Township,Range 4 West

TAKE NOTICE that on April1 2024, PrestonHampton filedan Amended Complaintinsaid Court in rem againstthe above describedproperty and Defendants, theheirs and devisees of W.M. Fowler,deceased, if any; theheirs and devisees of Lillie MaeMacAfee, deceased, if any; Tracey Thomas,her heirs and devisees if deceased, Tammy Thomas,her heirs and devisees if deceased, JonathanThomas hisheirs and devisees if deceased, and JamesRobert Fowler,Jr.,his heirsand devisees if deceased if any; and all otherpersonsintheworldclaiminganytitle,whetherpresent,fu-

ture,contingent,remainder, reversion, lien, encumbranceor other interest in theabovedescribed lands,orany part thereof,for thepurposes of establishing itsPreston Hampton’s titletosaidproperty and to clear up alldoubtsordisputes concerning same,and that thesaid suitisnowpendinginsaidCourt.

Plaintiffsubmitsthat theComplaint alleges that Defendants thereinnamed claimorare reputedtoclaimsomeright,title,or interestinoranencumbrance or lienupon said property or some part thereto.

Plaintiffsubmitsthat the AmendedComplaintallegesthat Plaintiffisthe owner of theproperty,iscurrently in theactual, peaceablepossession of the property, and that thePlaintiff or thosethrough whom he claims haveheldthe Property under a claimofright,andannuallylisted and paidtaxes on theproperty fora periodoften or more consecutive yearsbeforethe commencement of this action. The Complaintalsoalleges that the subjectpropertyisheirsproperty and that thePlaintiff wishes to partitionthe property among the heirs pursuant to theAlabama UniformPartition of HeirsPropertyAct(Code ofAlabama§ 356A-1,etseq.).

IT IS,THEREFORE,ORDERED by theundersigned Clerkof Courtthat publicationofthisnotice be made oncea week for four consecutiveweeksinThe Hartselle Enquirer, anewspaper of general circulationinMorgan County, Alabama, and that all persons to whom this noticeis addressedand any and allpersonsclaiminganytitleto,interest in,orlienorencumbranceonthe above-describedlandoranypart thereof arehereby directed to plead, answer or otherwise respond to theComplaint in this causewithin30daysofthe last dateofpublication, or thereafter ajudgment by defaultmay be rendered againstthem,it being intended that this noticeshallbe usedtoperfectserviceagainstall partieswhocannotbepersonally served with acopy of theComplaint

IT IS,THEREFORE ORDERED thatacopyofthisnotice,certified by theundersigned Clerkof Courtasbeingcorrect,shallalso be recorded by Plaintiffaslis pendensinthe Office of the Judge of ProbateofMorgan County,Alabama. Datedthis12thday of April, 2024. /s/Chris Priest CLERKOFCOURT 05/08/24, 05/15/24, 05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 595215

NOTICE OF SALE

Thefollowing abandoned vehicle(s) will be sold on July 05, 2024-Time-9am,ifnotclaimed -1418 Main St E.,Hartselle,AL 35640.

2018 KiaOptima 5XXGT4L35JG264916

05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 597533

NOTICE STATEOFALABAMAINTHE PROBATECOURT COUNTY OF MORGAN AMENDED IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATEOFMICHAELWAYNE BURRELL, DECEASED

To: LaMarcusWayneBurrell 4027 HuntersRidge Dr., Apt 6HA, Huntsville,AL35802, Last KnownAddress, AddressUnknown

EmmanuelMichael Burell 5609NinthAve FortMeyers,FL 33907,LastKnownAddress,AddressUnknown ALLUNKNOWN HEIRSAT LAWAND NEXT OF KIN, IF ANY THEREBE, WHETHER THEY BE MINORS OR PERSONOFUNSOUND MIND.

YouareherebynotifiedthatBrian Dodd of WesternSuretyCompany,asProbateBondinsurerof JoyceAnnBurrellPersonalRepresentativeofthe estate of MICHAEL WAYNEBURRELL, deceased, didonthe 8thday of April, 2024, file in this Courttheir Petition forFinal Settlement of thesaidestate,andthatthe10th dayofJuly,2024,at9:00O’clock A.M.,isthedayandtimefixedby theCourtforthehearingthereon, at whichtimeyou mayappear andcontestthesame,ifyouthink proper so to do.

Datedthis2nddayofMay,2024. /s/GregCain JUDGEOFPROBATE 05/08/24, 05/15/24, 05/22/24 ADID 595046

NOTICE

Thefollowingabandonedvehicleswillbesoldbypublicauction at 9:00 AM on June 26, 2024 at Branum Wrecker Service, 1364 OldHwy 24, Trinity, AL35673.

2008 ChevroletTrailblazer VIN1GNDS13S082126641

2001 Ford F150 VIN1FTRW07L01KB09229

1995 Jeep Cherokee VIN1J4FT68S8SL562573

2005 PontiacGTO VIN6G2VX12UX5L375432

2003 NissanXterra VIN5N1ED28T33C630940 05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 597527

NOTICE THEFOLLOWING VEHICLES

WILLBESOLDBYSEALEDBID ON MONDAYJUNE24, 2024, BYTED’SWRECKERSERVICE AT335OLDHWY24WEST,DECATUR, AL.35601. TED’SHAS

THERIGHT TO REFUSE ANY ANDALLBIDS

YEAR MAKE MODELVIN #

2001 DODGERAM 1B7HC13751J576270

2003TOYOTA SEQOVIA 5TDZT34A235182160

2015 KIAOPTIMA KNAGM4A78F5627396

2010TOYOTACAMRY 4T1BF3EK5AU064298

2014 NISSAN ROGUESUV 5N1AT2MT1EC850037

2014 NISSAN MAXIMA 1N4AA5AP8EC447309

2011FORDRANGER 1FTKR1EDXBPA27457 05/15/24, 05/22/24 ADID 596680

Notice to ContractorsFederal AidProject No NH-0020(535) MORGAN COUNTY,ALABAMA

Sealed bids will be received by theDirectorofTransportation at theofficeoftheAlabamaDepartment of Transportation, Montgomery,Alabamauntil 10:00AM onMay31,2024andatthattime publicly opened forconstructing theMicro-Milling, Resurfacing, andTrafficStripeonSR-20 (ALT US-72) from thejunction of 12th Avenueto0.500milewestofthe junction of SR-3 (US-31) in Decatur. Length1.342 mi Thetotalamountofuncompleted workundercontracttoacontractormustnot exceed theamount of hisorher qualificationcertificate TheEntireProjectShallBeCompleted In Thirty (30) Working Days. A3.00% DBEContract Obligation Is Required. ABidding Proposal maybepurchased for$5.00. Plans maybe purchased for$3.00 per set. Plansand Proposalsare availableattheAlabamaDepartment ofTransportation,1409Coliseum Boulevard, Room E-108, Montgomery, AL 36110. Checks shouldbemadepayabletothe AlabamaDepartment of Transportation. Plansand Proposals will be mailed onlyupon receipt of remittance. No refunds will be made.

Minimumwageratesforthisprojecthavebeenpre-determinedby theSecretary of Labor and are setforth in theadvertisedspecifications.Thisprojectissubject to thecontractworkhoursand Safety StandardsAct and itsimplementing regulations Cashier’s checkorbid bond for 5% of bid(maximum$50,000.00)madepayabletothe AlabamaDepartment of Transportation must accompany each bidasevidenceofgood faith. Thebracketrange is shownonly toprovidegeneralfinancialinformation to contractorsand bonding companies concerning the project’scomplexityand size This Bracketshouldnot be used in preparinga bid, nor will this brackethaveany bearing on the decision to awardthiscontract TheBracket EstimateOnThis ProjectIsFrom$1,037,782 To $1,268,400

Theproposed work shallbeperformed in conformity with the rulesandregulationsforcarrying out theFederal HighwayAct Plansand Specifications areon file inRoomE-108 of theAlabamaDepartmentofTransportation at Montgomery, Alabama 36110. In accordancewiththe rules and regulations of TheAlabamaDepartmentofTransportation, proposalswill be issued onlyto prequalified contractorsortheir authorizedrepresentatives,upon requeststhatarereceivedbefore 10 AM., on theday previous to theday of opening of bids

Thebidder’s proposal must be submittedonthe completeoriginalproposalfurnishedhimorher by theAlabamaDepartment of Transportation. TheAlabamaDepartment of Transportation, in accordance withTitleVIoftheCivilRightsAct of 1964, 78 Stat.252, 42 U.S.C. 2000D TO 2000D-4 and Title49code of Federal Regulations,Department ofTransportation, Subtitle A, Office of The Secretary,Part21, nondiscrimination in federally-assisted programsofthe Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such act, hereby notifies all biddersthatitwillaffirmativelyinsure that in any contract entered intopursuant to this advertisement,minoritybusinessenterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in responsetothisinvitation and will not be discriminated againston thegrounds of race,color,religion, sex, or national origin in consideration foranaward Theright to rejectany or allbids is reserved.

JOHN R. COOPER Transportation Director 05/15/24, 05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 596510

PUBLICAUCTION

HIMSelfStorage 2600 Beltline Road SW Decatur, AL 35601 Auctiononlineatstoragetreasures.comThe auction will end June 7, 2024

UNIT182 WHITENYMOOREboxes,old stuff, baby gate

UNIT255 LAWRENCE CANNON-boxes oldthings UNIT347 PATRICKHARRIStwometal detectors, wood,

boxes,antiques

UNIT207 VIRGINARICHTERS

furniture, recliner,boxes UNIT136 DELIAOMOSUNboxes,furniture,ACwindow unit UNIT325 BECKYTILLER-red vintage car(oldsmobile) bikes, boxes UNIT305ELVATERRY-antique chests,desks, boxes UNIT363BRITTANYMALONEmattress, electric saws,boxes 05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 597531

STATEOFALABAMA COUNTYOFMORGAN NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE

WHEREAS, on the19thday of February, 2018, DEBRAHENSONand husband CHARLES A. HENSON, and didexecute and deliver unto MADISON STREET HOLDINGCOMPANY, LLC, acertain mortgage conveying thereal estate hereindescribed whichsaidmortgage is recorded in theOfficeofthe Judge of ProbateofMorgan County,AlabamaasBook 2018, Page 4978, and WHEREAS, MADISON STREET HOLDINGCOMPANY

LLC is theholder of and the owner of said mortgage and the debt securedthereby and defaulthas been made in thepayment of said mortgage and the same is subjecttoforeclosure; NOW, THEREFORE, noticeis hereby givenpursuant to law and thepower of sale continued in said mortgage that theundersigned will sell at public outcry to thehighestbidder forcash, at theMainEntranceofthe Morgan CountyCourthouseinDecatur, Morgan County,Alabama during thelegal hoursofsaleon the19thday of June, 2024, the real estate embraced in said mortgage and particularly described as follows, to-wit: LOT8,BLOCK3 OF THEDECATURLAND COMPANY LTD.,MORNINGSIDE SUBDIVISION,ADDITION NO.1,AS SHOWNBYMAPOR PLAT OF SAIDADDITION ON FILEAND OF RECORD IN THEOFFICE OF THEJUDGEOFPROBATE OF MORGAN COUNTY,ALABAMAINPLATBOOK 2, PAGES74AND 75. THIS PROPERTYWILLBE SOLD ONAN “ASIS, WHERE IS”BASIS,SUBJECTTOANY EASEMENTS,ENCUMBRANCES,AND EXCEPTIONS REFLECTED IN THEMORTGAGEAND THOSECONTAINED IN THERECORDS OF THEOFFICE OF THEJUDGE OF PROBATEOFTHE COUNTYWHERE THE ABOVE-DESCRIBEDPROPERTYIS ISSUED.THIS PROPERTYWILLBE SOLD WITHOUTWARRANTYOR RECOURSE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIEDASTOTITLE,USE AND/OR ENJOYMENTAND WILLBE SOLD SUBJECTTO THERIGHT OF REDMEPTION OFALLPARTIESENTITLED THERETO.

Alabamalaw givessomepersons whohaveaninterestin property theright to redeem the property under certaincircumstances.Programsmay also existthat helppersons avoidor delay theforeclosureprocess. An attorney shouldbeconsulted to help youunderstand these rightsand programsaspartof theforeclosureprocess.

This sale is made forthe purposeofpaying theindebtednesssecured by said mortgage, as well as theexpenseofforeclosure.

Thetransferreservesthe right to bidfor and purchasethe real estate and to credit itspurchase priceagainstthe expenses of sale and theindebtednesssecuredbythe real estate

This sale is subjecttopostponement or cancellation; contact RobertH.McCaleb at thephone number shownbelow prior to attendanceatsale.

Termsofthe sale: Cash MADISONSTREET HOLDING COMPANY,LLC,Mortgagee

Robert H. McCaleb,Attorney forMortgagee 100 JeffersonStreet,South Suite100-A Huntsville,Alabama35801 (256) 534-3794 05/15/24, 05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 595637

STATEOFALABAMA IN THEPROBATE COURT COUNTYOFMORGAN IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF JAMESEARNEST DOBBS,DECEASED

To: WILLIAM EARNEST DOBBS163 LAKEOVER DR. COLUMBUS,MS39702

JAMESDOBBS –ADDRESS UNKNOWN, WHEREABOUTSUNKNOWN JASONDOBBS –ADDRESS UNKNOWN, WHEREABOUTSUNKNOWN

ANGIE PRICEDOBBS –ADDRESS UNKNOWN, WHEREABOUTSUNKNOWN CHRISTYHUNT DOBBS –ADDRESS UNKNOWN WHEREABOUTSUNKNOWN

TO ALLUNKNOWN HEIRSAT LAWAND NEXT OF KIN, IF ANY THEREBE, WHETHER THEY BE MINORS OR PERSONS OF UNSOUND MIND.

Youare hereby notifiedthat Regina Liaw,byand through her attorneyJeffJohnson,didonthe 27thday of March,2024, file in thisCourtherPetitionForLetters of Administration With TheWill Annexed of thesaidestate, JAMES EARNESTDOBBS ,deceased, andthat the¬¬¬15th dayofAugust,2024,at10:00O’clockA.M., is theday andtime fixedbytheCourtforthehearing

thereon, at whichtimeyou may appear and contestthe same,if youthink proper so to do. This 14thday of May, 2024.

/s/GREGCAIN

JUDGEOFPROBATE 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24 ADID 597258

STATEOFALABAMA IN THEPROBATE COURT MORGAN COUNTY IN THEMATTEROFTHE PETITION OF LYNN WOODRUFF TO PROBATETHE LAST WILL ANDTESTAMENTOF E. LEE PENDERGRASS DECEASED

TO:ZULARHODESSHACKLEFORDLKA PHILADELPHIA, MS

NIECES AND NEPHEWSUNKNOWN TO PETITIONER

ANDTOALLUNKNOWNHEIRS AT LAWAND NEXT OF KIN, IF ANYTHERE BE, WHETHER THEY BE MINORS OR PERSONOFUNSOUND MIND.

YOUWILLTAKE NOTICE that on the5TH day of April, 2024, presented to theCourtaninstrument in writing purporting to be theLastWillandTestamentofE. LEEPENDERGRASS, deceased, and alsofiled therewith theirpetition, in writing, praying fororderoftheCourtofadmitting saidinstrumenttoprobateasthe LastWill and Testament of E. LEEPENDERGRASS, deceased, and that the9th day of July,2024,at11:00o’clockA.M wasappointedasadayandtime forhearingsaidpetition,atwhich timeyoucanappearandcontest, if yousee proper Givenunder my hand this the 2nd day of May2024.

/S/GregCain Judge of Probate 05/08/24, 05/15/24, 05/22/24 ADID 595582

STATEOFALABAMA IN THEPROBATE COURT MORGAN COUNTY IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF LAWRENCE ZENO ROOT,DECEASED

TO: *Bank of theWest, PO Box 5172, SanRamon, CA94583;

*One Main Financial Group, LLC,POBox 64, Evansville,IN 47701;

*BortolazzoGroup,LLC,Deval Patel, MD., c/oDCM Services 1550AmericanBlvd East,Suite 200, Bloomington, MN 554251116;

*DiscoverBank,c/o DCM Services,1550American Blvd East Suite200, Bloomington, MN 55425-1116;

*Capital One, N.A.,Capital One WalmartRewards Card,POBox 815, Minneapolis,MN55440; *MichaelRoot,4177IndianHills Rd,SE, Decatur,AL35603;

*Lois AnnPetty Brown,605 S. 19thStreet,Richmond,IN47374

Anyother interestedparty whether they be persons of unsound mind or minors

Youare hereby notified that Michael D. Root,Personal Representativeofthe Estateof LAWRENCE ZENO ROOT,DECEASED did on the17thday of November 2023, reporttothis Courtthat theestateof LAWRENCE ZENO ROOT,deceased,isinsolvent.Pursuantto theCodeofAlabama§43-2-707, theestateofLAWRENCEZENO ROOT,DECEASED,was declaredinsolventonthe1stdayof May2024 and theAdministrator ofsaidestateshallappearonthe 26thday of June 2024 at 10:30 O’clockA.M and make afinal settlementoftheiradministration, at whichtimeyou canappear f and contestthe

Givenunder my hand

14thday of May2024.

/s/GregCain Judge of Probate 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 596909

STATEOFALABAMA IN THEPROBATE COURT MORGAN COUNTY IN THEMATTEROFTHE PETITION OF JOSEPH MICHAEL CHILDERSTOPROBATE THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN WILLARD CHILDERSDECEASED TO:KristaMichelleChilders,LKA 5620 Ashmont Ct Tampa, FL 33617

ANDTOALLUNKNOWNHEIRS AT LAWAND NEXT OF KIN, IF ANYTHERE BE, WHETHER THEY BE MINORS OR PERSONOFUNSOUND MIND. YOUWILLTAKE NOTICE that on the24THday of April, 2024, presented to theCourtaninstrument in writing purporting to be theLastWill and Testament of JOHN WILLARD CHILDERS, deceased, and alsofiled therewiththeirpetition,inwriting,praying fororder of theCourtof admitting said instrument to probateasthe LastWill and Testament of JOHN WILLARD CHILDERS,deceased, andthat the13thday ofAugust, 2024, at 10:30 o’clockA.M wasappointed as aday and time for hearing said petition, at which timeyoucanappearandcontest, if yousee proper Givenunder my hand this the 8THday of May, 2024.

/s/GregCain Judge of Probate 05/15/24, 05/22/24, 05/29/24 ADID 596278

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STATEOFALABAMA MORGAN COUNTY PROBATECOURT IN THEMATTEROFTHE ADOPTION OF SAMANTHA ROSE ZANNA DOTSON, MINOR,BYDANIELBLAKEMCNUTTANDKATLYNMARIEMCNUTTAKA KATLYN MARIE SANDLIN MCNUTT

NOTICE TO:ALL FATHERS KNOWNAND UNKNOWN, WHEREABOUTSUNKNOWN

Youwill take noticethat Daniel BlakeMcNuttand Katlyn Marie McNuttakaKatlynMarieSandlin McNutt, filed their petition on April17,2024,toadoptSAMANTHAROSEZANNADOTSON,a minor,alleging that thesaid fathers, Knownand Unknown, WhereaboutsUnknown, have abandoned said minor.Please be advised that if youintend to contestthis adoption, youmust file awrittenresponsewithin thirty(30)dayshereofwiththeattorney forthe Petitioner,whose nameand addressisshown below and with theClerkofsaid ProbateCourt.

Done this the8th day of May 2024.

/s/GregCain Judge of Probate

Attorney forPetitioners: Hon. Douglas Bacchus 118Moulton St E Decatur,AL35601 256-353-8601 Judge of Probate

Hon. Greg Cain Office of theJudge of Probate Morgan CountyCourthouse Decatur,Alabama35602 05/15/24, 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 596559

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Morgan CountySher-

“Hehad talked to the (suspect) earlier that morningatthe school,” Pricesaid.

Thesuspectshot Biles in the chestlater thatday with asemiautomatic rifle, according to the Sheriff’s Office,then fled in his vehicle. Biles, 64,returned fireand hit the suspect’s gastank, causing him to eventuallyrun out of gas. He was later apprehended by policein Cullman County. Biles succumbed tohis injuries twodays

By Staff Reports

In atradition spanning morethan twodecades, the Hartselle Kiwanis Club has been abeacon of supportfor local students, having awarded morethan $100,000 in scholarships since2010. The club’s commitment to nurturing academic excellence and communityengagement remains steadfastasitprepares for its upcoming golf tournament fundraiser

Scheduled for June 14 at Point MallardGolf Course,

iffRon Puckettand Price said they both believe the suspectintendedtoshoot students at Brewer High School becausehewas carrying multiple weapons andammunition.Price said if it had notbeen for Biles’ sacrifice, hundreds of young livescould have beeninjeopardy thatday “Hewas areally dedicated officer,”saidPrice,who workedwith Biles for 12 years.“He was alwaysgood with younger officers trying to teach themthe right thingstodo.”

thetournamentpromises aday of camaraderieand philanthropy,according to club president Marianthe Snyder.Participants will not onlyenjoy athrillinground of golf butwill also contribute to the HartselleKiwanis Education& Scholarship Fund, ensuring the continuationofits noblemission. “Hartselle Kiwanis Club is committed to the children of Morgan Countyand beyond,”Snyder said. “We areblessed as aclubtohave theopportunitytobepartof

Thegrandchildrenof thelateOfficer Loyd C. Hays were in attendance andwereaccompanied by aMorganCountysheriff’sdeputy as Hays’ name was called andthe deputy placed arose in avase in his memory. Hays,a conservation officer, was shot and stabbed near Flint Creek on May2,1964, leaving behindawifeand five children.

Julie Gore,who attended alongwithsisters Lori Dudleyand KarenSparkman andHays’ great-greatgrandson BentleyGore, said their mother was 18

our communityand invest in ourfuturethroughour youth.” Snyder saidKiwanis forms acommittee to reviewsubmissions from candidates, whichare submitted through high school counselors. The committee assesses students based on their commendable grades,engagement in communityservice, and demonstrated initiative to excelasindividuals, along with their commitment to enriching their community through volunteering

yearsold when her father was killed.

“Itwas theday of her senior prom and she said she hearditonthe radio, andbythe time she got home, their whole yard was full of media,”Dudley said.

Gore said when her grandfatherpassed, three of his five children were under the ageof18.

“Our grandmother went to the trial withall of his children,” Gore said. Sparkman said she wants people to realize thatconservation officers like her grandfathertakethe same

Thetournament, acornerstone of the club’s fundraising efforts, aims to raise funds exclusivelydedicated to educationalendeavors. All proceeds willdirectlybenefit college-bound seniors through scholarships and provide supporttolocal schools catering to underprivileged students Theevent is sponsored by DiamondProand Cullman Regional.Sponsorships are stillavailableand rangefrom corporatepackagestohole sponsorships, offering vari-

Deathpenalty sought forFort Payne woman accusedofmurder

David Gambino For the Enquirer

Prosecutors areseeking the death penaltyagainstaFort Payne woman accused of pushing aHartselle woman offacliffinLittle River Canyon National Preserve, according to anoticefiled FridayinDekalbCountyCircuit Court.

LorettaKay Carr,45, along with her daughter,Jessie Eden Kelly, 22, areboth chargedwith capital murder-

kidnapping in the October 2021 deathofMaryElizabeth Isbell. Ninth Judicial Circuit District AttorneySummer Summerford said in her notice that thedeath penaltyiswarranted againstCarr after evaluatingthe aggravating andmitigating circumstances of the case Isbell hadbeenreported missing by her ex-husband almost twoyears beforeher body, with the help of information provided by one of the suspects, was discovered in the preserve and identi-

fied on whatwould have been her 39th birthday: June 30, 2023 When Isbell was reported missing in December 2021, Hartselle police investigators determined through phone recordsthatshe had been living in DekalbCounty.The DekalbCounty Sheriff’sOfficethen searched her residence andsaid they foundsignsofastruggle.

ADekalbCountyinvestigator,who called the crime one of the most“heinous” in

his career,said the suspects andIsbell knew eachother through “a boyfriend.” Carr waivedher arraignmentand pleaded not guiltyonWednesday. Kelly’s arraignment is scheduled for June 12; she had not received noticethatprosecutors areseekingthe death penalty againsther as of thispastFriday. Authorities arekeeping Kellyina separate jail from her mother’s Bothare being held without bond.

risks as other lawenforcement.

“Game wardens aren’t looked at like apoliceofficeris,”Sparkman said. “But theyare justinthe line of duty as apoliceofficer and Ithink theyare forgotten about sometimes.”

StateRep. RexReynolds, R-Huntsville,was the keynote speaker for thisyear’s ceremony.Beforebeing elected to theHouse of Representatives, Reynolds served as apoliceofficer andasthe Huntsvillechief of police.

Reynolds also spoketo the families of the fallen

officers andassured them he will never forgetthem andtheir relatives’ sacrificesand gave anod to all lawenforcement officers currentlyserving

“AsI look around this crowd, men andwomen got up thismorning, strapped on thatbadge, put on that weapon,and theycame to workwithout hesitation,” Reynolds said. “Thereare officers amonguswho may have been shot or injured in the lineofduty, but they fought to overcome that both mentallyand physicallyand theycontinueto serve thiscommunity.”

ous levels of involvement. To ensureaspot in the tournament, interested parties mustsubmit their entry forms and payments by June 3. Theevent promises an exciting lineup,including afour-person scramble style tournament, witha limit of 24 teams. Additional attractionsinclude closest-to-the-pin holes, longestdrive challenges, putting contests and door prizes. Lunchwill alsobe provided. Formoreinformation on sponsorship opportunities or tournament registration, pleasecontactGeremy Segars at (256) 751-4900or geremy@segarscpa.com, or JonAnderson at (256) 318-6992orjon7anderson@gmail.com. Donations canbemade payable to the Hartselle Kiwanis Club, PO Box52, Hartselle, AL 35640. Mark your calendarsand join the Hartselle Kiwanis Club in their commitment to shaping abrighter future, onescholarship at atime.

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