The Hartselle Enquirer - June 5, 2024

Hartselle Enquirer

VOLUME 91, NO. 23

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 2024

Driver in chase thatkilled deputy’smotherchargedwithmurder

By David Gambino

For the

Enquirer

ATennessee man faces murder and firstdegree assault chargesafter he allegedly fled multiple lawenforcement agencies in ahigh-speed chase thatbegan Friday morning in Hartselle and ended with a multi-vehicle wreckinCullman and the death of aMorganCountySheriff’sOffice deputy’smother,according to the Cullman CountySheriff’sOffice.

Michael Neal Ivy, 39,ofMiddleton, was alreadychargedwith felonyattempt to elude, resistingarrest, recklessendangermentand several trafficoffenses when CCSO announced Mondaythe additional charges. Ivy, who was injured in the wreck, will be transported to the CullmanCountyDetention Center to be held withoutbond after he’s released from the hospital, according to CSSO

Barry

Ellarea Dickson, 77,was pronounced deceased at the scene of the wreck, according to Cullman CountyCoroner Jeremy Kilpatrick. Dickson and her granddaughter,AlyssaDickson, wereontheir wayto workatKentucky Fried Chickenwhen theircar was “slammed”into,according to aGoFundMepageorganized by MCSO spokesman Mike Swafford. According to MCSO social media statements following the wreck, Ellarea Dickson isthe mother of MCSO Sgt. John Dickson. AlyssaDickson is his niece.

“Alyssareceived twobrokenarms,abrokenpelvis, brokenleg, abrain bleed and asmall tear in an artery,”the fundraiser reads. “She is in Huntsville Hospital in critical but stable condition.”

CCSO Lt. Chad Whaleysaid the wreck involved four vehicles and happened on U.S. 31 South near the South Cullman ShoppingCenter and Town SquareShopping Center

Morgan County sheriff cites efforts of CivilianSupport

Unit volunteers

By Trenedy Parks

For the Enquirer

TwoMorganCounty Sheriff’sCivilian Support Unit volunteers received Presidential ServiceAwards this week from SheriffRon Puckett.

TomBarryand Tim Hughes received the awards because of the time they spent volunteering at the Sheriff’sOfficeeachweek.

Barryisthe president of the Civilian SupportUnit, according to the Sheriff’s Office

TheCivilian SupportUnit is acitizen-run, nonprofit organization thatoversees theSheriff’s Foundation, the dailyoperations of the county jail’s lobby and hoststhe Sheriff’sCitizen Academy. Formoreinformation about the Civilian Support Unit,gotomorgancountysheriffal.gov/sheriffs-volunteers.

Annual fireworks festivalset forFather’s Day weekend

Special to the Enquirer

TheFamilyFireworkFestival is scheduled to take placeJune 15 at 5p.m. in Priceville. Theevent will offera rangeofactivities including inflatables, live music and food trucks. Thefestival aims to provide entertainment for all ages. Themain attraction of the evening will be afire-

•Kenneth PrescottMoore

•Frank Morris

•JaniceVinson

•ClarenceCagle

•Steve Foote

•Betty Ann (Motes) Little

•Virginia L. Terry

•Martha Asherbranner

workdisplayafter sunset, promising avisuallystunning experiencefor attendees.

Families areinvited to attend the festival to celebrateFather’sDay and enjoy an evening of festivities together This event is free and open tothe public Theevent willbeheldat 1110S Bethel Rd., Priceville.

•Elmer Edward‘Ed’ Pruitt

•Michael Owen Tull

•Benjamin‘Marty’ Childers

•HoraceRay Simmons

•Jessie L. Wright, Sr

•Thomas‘Tommy’ Arthur Adams

•DonnaHoganSmith

“The suspectvehicle onlyhad twotires remaining on hisvehicle,”hesaid. “I believe spikes wereused at some point, but (I’m) notexactlyclear on those details.”

AHartselle policeofficer traveling south on U.S. 31 at around 7:35 a.m. on Friday heardsquealing tiresand sawavehicle swerving and speeding near Crescent Drive, according to HPD “The officerattempted to stop the vehicle, but thevehicle continued at ahigh rate of speed towardFalkville andout of thecitylimits of Hartselle,”HPD said “The officerdetermined not to pursue the vehicle furtherdue to theexcessive speed.”

CCSObecame involvedinthe pursuit onceIvy entered Cullman County. They said theHartselle Police Department, Falkville PoliceDepartment, Cullman PoliceDepartment and ALEA statetroopers all joined in thepursuit at some point.

Bridging thegap

By Rebekah Yancey rebekah.yancey@ hartselleenquirer.com

Alegacyproject thathas been five years in the makingcame to fruition thispastFriday, andfor membersof the Hartselle Historical Society, it has been well worth the wait.

Society president Bettye English, vice president LeeGreeneand community membersmet at Crossroads Old&Unique to placethe firststop along anew interactive tour that will teachcitizensofHartselle and visitors alikeabout Hartselle’s rich history.

This initiative aims to bring the storiesofthe town’s historic buildings andvibrantpasttolife,leveraging modern technologytoenhance the educational experience.

Theguided tourhas 11 labeled stops through historicdowntown, eachone equipped withaQRcode. According to Greene, the projectwas completely designed and funded through agrant provided by the UniversityofNorth Alabama.

By scanning these codes with a smartphone, participantsare directed to aspeciallydesigned webpage thatprovidesdetailed information andengaging voice recordings about the historyofeachlocation.

Locationsinclude stops alongMain andRailroad streets.

“The biggesthurdlewas the technical challenge of getting the website

By Jean Cole For the Enquirer

PRICEVILLE— Priceville’s mayorviews the city’s 1-year-old event center like an acorn thatwillgrowa mighty oak; it’s well on its waybut not finishedyet “Basically, whatwe’dliketo do is continue to expand it,” the mayorsaid of the facility at 250 MarcoDrive. “We’ve gotsomeadditional room around it. We’vetalkedabout adding somebatting cages (before the next five years are up) and we’vetalkedabout possiblyadding another gym to it. We’vegot agreat thing there, we justwant to continue to makeitbiggerand better.”

Currently, the newevent center hasa rentable multisportgymnasium thatcan hold 700. It canholdbasketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments,trade shows, wedding receptions, banquets, graduations and more.Lines arepainted on the courtfor both basketballand volleyball. Thecourt has six adjustable basketballgoals and an electronic drop netthatcan be lowered across the center to splitthe court. Thereare five rows of bleachers on twosides of thecourt. Thegym also has arollout floor covering to set up chairs

setup. That was waybeyond our capabilities,”Greenesaid.

Greene said Danielle Decatur Morgan connected himwit andDr. CarolynC Muscle Shoals Na Area andUNA Greeneexplained historyisamoree to preserve it for fu tions

“There’sreallyn can do to documen kids in the future families in the futu knowabout whath pened here, so thisi agood waytoput well-checked, factcheckedinformation outhere for perpetuity,” Greenesaid Theshifttoa digitalplatform is notjustabout preservationb also about engage “Nobodybuysp phlets anymore, so easier to do thisi the digital age,”h added. “Ifitgets kids involvedand interested in history –families can come down-

SeeGAP,page8

ENQUIRERPHOTO/ REBEKAH YANCEY Stops on the new interactive walkingtour through downtownHartselle as shownona smartphone.

planned but gettinglotsofuse.

Other amenities includea second-floor three-lane walking track, a17,040-squarefoot multipurpose room thathas tables, chairs and amovableroomdivider,an exercise gymand acatering kitchen. Thekitchenleads to aconcession stand.There is also alobby,seating area, reception desk, conference room and employeebreakroom.Outsidethere are10 benches, speakers,lightpost USBports forcellphone and laptop power, and an 18-by36-foot yogamat.There are threefull-time employees

andone part-timer

Theoriginal plan for a 66,000-square-foot building had to be downsized twice to fitthe budget. Officials settled on the smaller event center— 26,000 square feet—atacostof$7.2million. Proceeds from a2017 bond issuecovered the cost Construction began in April 2021. Thecenteropened June 7oflastyear Alreadythere are150 bookings pending at the three different-sized rentable rooms in the eventcenter, said Chandler Phillips, event cen-

ter director.The corporate conferenceroom holds 10, the flex room holds 18 to 20 and the multipurposeroom holds morethan66.

“Wehaveseveral different areas and options and we kind of wantedpeople to bring ideas to us,” Phillips said. “People have beenreally creative and open-minded and have brought ideas to us about what canbedone in the space.

Thestaffnever envisioned it at the outset, but the mul-

COURTESY PHOTO EllareaDickson and Sgt.John Dickson

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Hughes

PHOTO BY JERONIMONISA

The $7.2 million Priceville Event Center,builta year ago, is smallerthanoriginally

Kenneth Prescott

Moore Falkville

Mr.Kenneth Prescott

Moore, 63, passed away at Falkville Healthcareand Rehabon Saturday,May 25, 2024. Born to James and HarrietHolmes Moore on October 10, 1960, in Jefferson County, Alabama,he enjoyed fishing and doing odd jobs in construction for his family. As the youngestof12children, he loved tojokewith his siblings. A happy,down-to-earth soul, hewill be missed. He was preceded in deathbyhis parents and five siblings. Survivors include Gary Wayne Moore, JoeGrant Moore, Roger Brent Moore, Sheila KayCollins, Donnis FayBell, and SherryM Brewer.Thereare no services to announceatthis time. Peck Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Janice Vinson Falkville

Afuneral servicefor JaniceVinson, 77,ofFalkville, was held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May26, 2024, at Peck Funeral Home with Bro. Milan Dekichofficiating.Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Born on March5,1947, to James and PeggyBrown, she died at her residenceonSaturday,May 25, 2024. Aloving mother and grandmother, Janice enjoyed fishing, gardening, and crafts, especiallyplaying with her grandkids and great-grandkids. Shewas veryproud of her granddaughters and was known for her excellent cooking, especiallyher biscuits. Pre-

cededin deathbyher husband Raymond Vinson, her brotherMikeBrown, her parents,her sister-in-law

Mary Jane Brown, and her nephew ScottBrown,she is survived by her son Kenny Vinson, twograndchildren Kayla “Sugarbear”Graham (Colton) and Lainy“Honeybear”Vinson (Brannon), and three great-grandchildren Quinton Graham, C.J. Graham, and Harper Garrison. Herbeloved dog Kompton also survives her. Pallbearers willbeGreg Miller,John David Briant, Colton Graham, Brannon Garrison, Derrick Griffie, and Glenn Byrd

Frank Morris

Falkville

Frank Morris, 90, of Falkville, passed away Sunday, May26, 2024,at Falkville HealthCare. Born February13, 1934,inMorganCounty,AL, to Roy Morris and FlorenceThelma MurphyMorris, he was afarmerwho ownedGrade Band laterGrade ADairy (Meadow Gold Dairy). A Protestant and member of PineyGrove Christian Church,Frank was preceded in deathbyhis parents, ex-wifeEthel MaeMorris, and brother Ernest Morris. Acelebration of life will be held later thissummer SpecialthankstoFalkville Nursing Home staffand Southern Care Hospice. Survivors include hissisters Katherine Ray Russell and Jo Helen Wilson.Peck FuneralHome is assisting thefamily.

Martha Asherbranner

Falkville

Thefuneral servicefor Martha Asherbranner,90, ofFalkville, was held Tuesday, May28, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home ChapelwithBrotherGreg Compton officiating.Burial will be in EvergreenCemeterywith Peck Funeral Home directing.Visitation will be Mondayevening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeralhome.Born April 16,1934, in Speake, Alabama to Joseph Shaw

OBITUARIES

and Martha Emily Marm Vest Shaw, she diedonFriday, May24, 2024,ather home. She loved flowers, gardening, andgoing to the SeniorCenter.Preceded in death by her husband Ray Asherbranner and grandson MatthewAsherbranner,she is survived by two sons Ronald Asherbranner (Jenny) and PhillipAsherbranner (Wilma), one daughter Pamela MacDonald (John), five grandchildren Melinda Haynes (J.P.), AlexAsherbranner,Julie Asherbranner, Nathaniel MacDonald, andEmily MacDonald, and three great-grandchildren Carson Haynes, Luke Asherbranner,and AveryHaynes. Pallbearerswill be Nathaniel MacDonald, Willard Asherbranner,J.P.Haynes, Kevin Mashburn, Leon Asherbranner,and Larry Orr.

ClarenceCagle

Hartselle

Clarence Cagle, 73, of Hartselle, was born on July 25,1950,inLawrence CountytoEdand Rosie Reed Cagle. Thefourth of five children,heloved making his familylaugh In June 1976,hemet Sandy Turney,and theymarried sixweeks later on July 16, 1976.Theywelcomed ason,Keith AllenCagle, in January1978. Clarence loved his family,God, and his grandkids. Precededin death by his parentsand twobrothersBob and Billy Cagle, he passed away on Friday, May24, 2024. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May29, 2024, at 1:00PMatPeck Funeral Home Chapel with Brother SteveBarberand Sister Judy Lyles officiating.Burialwill be in Turney FamilyCemeterywithPeck Funeral Home directing Survivorsinclude his wife of 47 years SandyCagle, sonKeithCagle (Lashae), twosisters Helen Wimberly andMaryCagle, and six grandchildrenNathan Cagle(Loryn), Makala Cagle, Clay Turney (Jenny), BrodyTurney(Brittney), Lizzie Turney andKaiden Turney.Pallbearerswill be KeithCagle, Nathan Cagle, DarrylTurney, Clay Turney, BrodyTurney, KellyWimberly,and PeetyWatkins. Thefamily thanks the doctors andnurseswho cared for Clarence Elmer Edward‘Ed’ Pruitt Hartselle

Elmer Edward‘Ed’Pruitt passed away peacefully on May24, 2024, after along and full life He will be remembered as abeloved father and grandfather,a friendtomany, andfor his easy laugh and contagious positive outlook.

joinedMortonThiokol at RedstoneArsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.Heretired from thereafter along career as aprocurement officer. He went on to join KenChapman and Associates, whereheservedas vice chairman of the board of directors for eighteen years.And, he enjoyed a long retirement period with family,his church,and his friends. Elmer EdwardPruittwas preceded in death by his wife, Dot,and his parents. He is survived by two daughters; Rhonda Chapman (Ken) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama andPenny Sparkman (Randy)ofHartselle, Alabama and by grandchildren;Katie Sparkman of Hartselle and Jeremiah Chapman (Laurin) of Fairhope, Alabama, and adopted grandchildren; Lorena Cabral of Atlanta, Georgiaand RahelKim Choi (John) of Boston, Massachusetts. Agraveside service for Mr Pruittwill be scheduled at a later date with Peck Funeral Home assisting the family

Steve Foote

Avisitation servicefor SteveFoote, 67,was held on Thursday, May30, 2024, at Peck Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. BornApril 16, 1957,inMorganCounty,to Willie B. Footeand KatherineDelilah Speegle Foote, he passed away on Sunday, May27, 2024, at his residence. Alovinghusband andfather,hewas apassionateAlabama football fan andloved his dog, Sadie Mae. He retiredfromthe Sheetmetal WorkersLocal #48. Preceded in death by his parents,survivors includehis wife Christine McNeelyFoote, sons William Foote and Joseph McNeely(Morgan), daughterLesleyMiller (Cameron), brother Norman Foote (Monda), and fourgrandchildren EmmaMiller,Miller McNeely, AnitaMcNeely and Layla McNeely. Peck Funeral Home is assisting the family

Michael OwenTull

day, June 1, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. HalDaigre officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing.Burial followed in Center Cemetery. Born on July 15,1951, in Morgan CountytoEdwin Justin Simmonsand MinniePearlSparks Simmons, he workedasa mechanic andinauto bodyrepair at Cummins Auto Sales before retiring.Heenjoyed fishing, traveling with hiswife, spending time with family, friends, and especiallyhis grandchildren. He hada deep faith in theLordand had accepted Jesusinto his heart. He was preceded in death by his brothersThomas, James,and RobertSimmons; his sisters Hattie MaeSimmons,Lottie McCormick, andRuby Moore; and hisgrandson Zachary Walls.

Horace RaySimmons is survived by hiswife RhondaGail Simmons; his sonsMitchell Simmons (Tammy),Bobby Simmons, andCraig Legg (Christa); his daughters LorettaWalls (David) and RachelJordan (Mike);and his brother Ottis Couch. He alsoleaves behind twelve grandchildren andtwelve greatgrandchildren.

Thefamilywishes to extend special thanks to the nurses and staffofHospice of NorthAlabama for their wonderfulcare.

Pallbearers will be Wayne Simmons, RobertSimmons, BentleyStidham, LoganJordan, Paul Roberts, TimSimmons,and Paul Douglas Barber

Betty Ann(Motes)

Little

BettyAnn (Motes) Little, 78, of Pinellas Park, FL, wenttobewiththe Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. BettyAnn was born on June 12,1945, in Decatur, AL, to Andrew Jackson Motesand Ruth Irene (Armstrong) Motes.

one of your choice: Ronald McDonald House, the Prayers for Kayleigh Foundation or NEC Society Thevisitation servicewas held on Friday,May 31, 2024, from 6-8 PM at Peck Funeral Home in Hartselle, AL. We encourageyou to join us in celebrating Betty Ann’s life at amemorial servicethatwill takeplace on Saturday,June 1, 2024, at Peck Funeral Home in Hartselle, AL, at 3PM. This servicewill be officiated by Rev. T. ChrisHill, BettyAnn’s nephew, and additional speakers will be hergrandchildren Autumn Terzopoulos,Brandon Little, and great-grandson Tex. Drawing by great-grandson Magnus Pallbearers will be Greg Pender,Justin Zelhart, Tex Hanners, Brandon Little, SetheBoyajean, and Magnus Hanners. Agraveside serviceand burial will follow at NewCenter Cemeteryin Hartselle, Alabama. Familyand friends areinvited to gather after theservices at 1965 Co Rd 358, Trinity, AL, 35673. We would liketoextend our heartfelt gratitude to thededicated homecaregiverswho made it possiblefor BettyAnn to live out herlife in the comfortofher home. Niesha, Felicia, Rosalyn,Dorothy, and Shan, your care and supportwereinvaluable.

“Ed” was born November 24,1931, in ElmoreCounty, Alabama, the onlychild of George EdwardPruittand PearlLelabell Blankenship Pruitt. He graduated from West EndHigh School in Birmingham, Alabama in 1949.His youthwas a happy mix of farmboy and big cityteenager.After high school, he enrolled at the Alabama Polytechnical CollegeatAuburn, Alabama to studybusinessadministration Mr.Pruitt joined the U.S. Armyand participated in the post-Korean Wareffort in Seoul, Korea. He treasuredhis time in the service of his countrythroughout his life

While he was in the Army, Ed andDorothyAnn Clem, of Fairfield, Alabama, were married. After he left the Army, theyreturned to Auburn.Hegraduated from thenewly named Auburn Universityin 1960. Through happy accident,Edand Dot moved with their twodaughters to Hartselle,Alabama in 1966,wherethe youngfamilyquickly foundahome among newfriends andthe FirstMethodistChurchof Hartselle, whereheand Dot worshipped and served throughout their married life

Ed held avariety of corporatesales jobs until he

Michael Owen Tull, 74, passed away on Thursday, May23, 2024, at UAB Hospital. Born August 31, 1949,inMorganCounty to Charles EdwardTull andBetty Jo Orr Tull, he was preceded in death by hisparents. Michael was a member of FirstMethodistChurch in Decaturand served in theU.S. Army for over 22 years, reaching the rank of SergeantFirst Class. After retirement, he worked at SteakOut in Decaturand enjoyed reading,amassing acollection of over 11,000 books, particularly on militaryhistory. He also collected militaryparaphernalia. Survivors include his brother Joseph E. Tull. No services arescheduled at thistime. Peck FuneralHome is assisting thefamily

Horace Ray Simmons Hartselle Horace RaySimmons, 72, of Hartselle, passed away on Wednesday, May29, 2024, at his residence.The funeral service was held on Satur-

BettyAnn, awoman of remarkableachievements, embarkedona journeyof education at DecaturCity schools, culminatinginher graduation from Decatur High School. Heryouth was markedbyadventuroustravels to Greeceand Europe. Upon her return to the States, she was dedicated to caringfor her mother.She had asuccessfulcareer in bank management, despiteher advice to her familyagainstit. Herretirementinthe late 80swas followed by a diagnosis of MS, but her spiritwas notdampened. She continued to bringjoy andlaughter to her family, even when she harassed them by yelling for her Gators, makingtheir happinessher life’s mission. Many can saysomuch about BettyAnn. What is universallyacknowledgedisher remarkable resilience,alwayssmiling through the pain andconsistentlyshowing love to those she cared about

BettyAnn is preceded in death by her parents; seven siblings, A. J. Jr., Lewis Calvin,Rose Emma, A.D. Motes, Lois Hill, Faye Johnson, John Motes, andFredMotes; andone gr ea t- gr anddau ghte r, Alexcia Shian. She is survived by hertwo daughters, AndreaPender (husbandGregPender) and Jessica Little; her three grandchildren, Autumn Terzopoulos (husband Brian Stauner), Brandon Little, and Amber Terry (husband Justin Zelhart); foster grandson Joseph Reisman; and Kimberly Pender andJennifer Pender; and 12 great-grandchildren: Dakota, Magnus, Tex, Ashliee, Sethe, Kaden, Brantley, Coltin, Kayla, Courtney, Brittaney, andDylan;and four greatgreat-grandchildren. One sister,Linda Stewart, also survives BettyAnn and manynieces andnephews. Thefamilyhumbly requests that,inlieuof flowers, youconsider sending plants, blankets, or makingamemorial donation to one of the followingcharities or

Virginia L. Terry Funeralservicefor Virginia L. Terry, 83, was held on Friday, May31, 2024,at 1:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. WayneTurner andGeoff Halbrooks officiating and Peck Funeral Home directing.Burial will be in BurningtreeMemorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, May31, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Peck FuneralHome. Mrs. Terrypassed away on Tuesday, May28, 2024, at her residence. She was born on March18, 1941, in LawrenceCountyto Samuel HenryLoweryand Wilma Mae(Hill) Lowery. Shewas employed by Copeland Corporation andPrestoliteasafactory worker, prior to her retirement, andwas amember of ValleyGrove Baptist Church,whereshe loved being aSundaySchool teacherofchildren for manyyears. She had many friends, enjoyed goingto eatatMildred’sRestaurant withher brother and sister,and attendingthe SpeakeSenior Centerwith her friends, when she was able to go.She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Terry, andher parents. Survivors include her daughter,Teresa Terry Reeves; brother,David H. Lowery; sister, DeborahLoweryHornbuckle (David); andtwo grandchildren, Brandon and Nathaniel Reeves. Pallbearers will be Robert Lowery, Thomas Lowery, Chris Hornbuckle, Jared Hornbuckle, Colt Callahan, andBrent Hendrix. Thefamilywishesto extend special thanks to HospiceofNorth Alabama for their care.

Benjamin “Marty” Childers

Decatur Afuneral servicefor Benjamin “Marty”Childers, 43, was heldonSunday, June 2, 2024,at3:30PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel withBishop Steven Smith officiating andPeck Funeral Home directing Burial will follow in LawrenceCove Cemetery.Visitation will be from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM on the same dayatPeckFuneral Home. Mr.Childers passed away on Wednesday, May29, 2024.Hewas bornon July 18, 1980, in Morgan CountytoBennyHugh Childers andSheilaBowen Childers. Martyattended Brewer High Schooland graduatedfromHartselle High Schoolbeforecompleting the DecaturDevelopmental Program in 2001. He was active in

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July 13

Thedescendants of DewittC.and Drucilla H. Sharp areinvited to their biannual reunion on July 13, 2024, at Center Springs Church,4851 E. UpperRiver Road, Somerville.The event will startat10a.m.,with lunch served at noon. Attendees areencouraged to bring a covered dish to shareand anyfamily-related items, suchasbooks or photos. Plates, cups, napkins, flatware, bread and drinks will be provided. This is awonderfulopportunity to honor familymembers, both pastand present. For moreinformation, please contactGinnySharp Franz at 404-295-6125.

All month

Weight Watchers meetings areMondays at 5:30 p.m. at the civic center Weigh-inbegins 5p.m. Formoreinfo, visit www weightwatchers.com.

Acancer supportgroup meets on the firstMonday of eachmonth at 6p.m. at the Pleasant Placebuilding.Any person with any type of cancer is invited to attend. Formoreinformation, call 784-5694.

KimRobertson, aformer UniversityofAlabama Crimsonette, instructs a girls baton classfor ages 5 and older in the basics of baton at the civic center Thefee for this classis$50 per month. Classesmeet on Thursdayafternoons. Call the civic center for details.

All mothers of active dutyreserve or honorably dischargedmilitaryservicemembers areinvited to attend monthlymeetings of Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. TheMorganCountyChapter meets the firstTuesdayofevery month at 7p.m. at East Highland BaptistChurch in Hartselle.

Priceville Palace, 716NE Thompson Road, Priceville, will have Ricky D the Dancing DJ Fridays from 7-10 p.m. Saturdays will feature adanceclass from 6-7p.m. followed by CountryEditions Band from 7-10 p.m. Formore info call 256-353-4362.

TheAmerican Legion AuxiliaryPost52meets on the firstThursdayof everymonth. Theevent is open to women veteran including the spouse’s daughtersand mothers, of veteransinterested in joining the American

Legion. Themeetings are held at the John Thompson Post 52 LegionHall located at 1110 Sparkman St. NW.For more info, call Laurie Cooperat256612-7444.

JMK MartialArts- Join JMK Martial Arts &Fitnessatthe Hartselle Civic Centerand build amore confident you! Martial arts and fitnessclasses areavailable for kidsand adults. Classes aredivided into agegroups as follows;Pre-Kubs(ages 3-4), Lil Kubs (ages5-7), KidKubs (ages 8-10), Jr.Kubs (ages 11-14) and adults (ages15and older). Classes include karate, HapKiDo, wrestling/grappling, sparring, self defense, fitness and conditioning.See www JMKMartialArts.com for aschedule and pricing

Hartselle Nutrition Center invites seniorstojoin area senior citizens,ages 55 andolder,for mornings of games, food and good times.Participants also go on monthlyoutings and play bingoand cards, along withother activities.Suggesteddonationforthedaily lunch is $1.25 per person. Anyonewho does nothave transportationtothe center cancall Steveat256-7730786. Arrangements will be made for free NARCOG transit. Thenutrition center is open Mon. throughFri., excluding holidays, from 8a.m.until noon.

Falkville VFW,located at 784Culver Road, hosts bingo everyFridaynight at 5:45p.m.For more information, call 256-784 5747

CelebrateRecovery, a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone with ahurt, habit or hang-up, meets at 5:30 p.m.atFirst United Methodist Church in Hartselle.Meetings areeveryMondaynight, including afreemealat 5:30 p.m.and the group meeting at 6:15 p.m.Celebrate Recoveryaims to offer asafe placeto meet with others whoare also seekinghealing.For more info email jhand@fumchartselle.org

Narcotics Anonymous Meeting List: Sundayat6onZoom. ID #622385025 Monday, Tuesdayand Thursdayat 7p.m.inperson. In person meetings are held at 406 Pine Ave. SW,Decatur.

Marriage licenses

May21-27

JacobLee ClarketoHailey

Marie Terrell

ChristopherCorrey

Chase MichaelAnderson to OliiviaKerstiWeimann

Joshua Kade Turner to Kamberla Elia Graul

JasonEarl PruitttoLeslieAnn

Mcnatt

Patrick Bert Lawler to HeldgardisPerez

Travis Jordan Mccleskey to Haley Genell Wright

Building permits

May20-24

Christy Bedell, roof conversion, $7,775

Steven Johnston, residential HVAC,$6,000

JakeSutton, residential electrical, $8,600

KathyGoodwin, residential HVAC,$11,741

Russ Hulse, electrical sign, $900

SteveKirkpatrick, electrical sign, $22,000

MarkitaWiley, roof conversion, $7,225

Elizabeth Tucker, residential electrical, $3,000 s Karl Stein, residential detachedgarage, $12,500

Steven Reeves, residential HVAC,$7,000

Ralph Lyons,roofconversion, $3,650

ChrisSnyder, residential swimming pool, $52,290

Noel Ventures,LLC,residential remodel, $41,250

Mike Jensen, residential HVAC,$14,193

Health ratings May20-25

Dairy QueenPriceville/Shri Shakti I, 3219 PointMallard Parkway, Decatur: 86 McDonald’s –1208 Sixth Ave.

S.E., Decatur: 86 Chevron Sixth Ave/Mata Vaishno Devi,904 Sixth Ave.

N.E., Decatur: 88 Canton House of Decatur LLC, 609 14th St. S.E., Decatur: 92 El Maderense Super Market YTaque,125 Austinvllle Road S.W., Decatur: 93 Chick-Fil-A Inc. No. 4084, 2502 U.S. 31 S., Decatur: 94 Waffle House No. 908, 3305 Point MallardParkway, Deca-

Hartselle graduate on president’s listatmilitary institute

Special to the Enquirer

Hartselle native Alyssa Putnam completed theMarion MilitaryInstitute Spring 2024semester on the college’sPresident’s List.Thisacademic achievement requires aperfect 4.0 GPA. Putnam,a 2023 graduate of Hartselle

basketball, volunteered for Meals on Wheels, and excelled in theSpecial Olympics,earning Silver and Gold medals in swimming andequestrian events. He also held an Orange BeltinKarateand had adeep love for animals. Hisfamily extends special thanks to Hospiceof NorthAlabama.

Survivors include his father,Benny Hugh Childers; his mother, Sheila Bowen Childers; his brothers, Brent Childers and Ethan Childers; his sister,Emma Childers; his nephew, Weston Otwell; his niece, Adalynne Childers; andhis grandmother,GailChilders. He is also survivedbya host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Martywas preceded in death by hisgrandparents, Birlen Childers, Charles Bowen, andLouise Bowen. In lieu of flowers, the familyrequeststhatmemorials be made to Decatur/ Morgan CountySpecial Olympics.

Jessie L. Wright, Sr. Hartselle Afuneralservicefor JessieL.Wright, Sr., 76,was held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jeff Griffith officiating andPeckFuneral Home directing.Burial will follow in Johnson Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Peck FuneralHome. Mr.Wright passed away on Thursday,May 30, 2024, at hisresidence. He was born on February 17, 1948,inMorganCounty to Walter Samuel Wright and Mary Jane Garrison Wright. Jessie was alovinghusband, father,and grandfather.Hewas a retired U.S. Armyveteran with 21 years of service,

High School, was an AP Scholar during her senior year and on theLady Tigersoftballteam.

Educating leaderssince1842, and a proud member of the Alabama CommunityCollegeSystem, MMI enrolls adiverse population of both civilian and military-trackstudents in an immersive leadership environment.

including during the VietnamWar,and later retired from Civil Service. He loved music, playedinthe “Sounds of Glory” Gospel band,recorded music, and enjoyed sharing hisfaith andreading the Bible Preceding himindeath werehis parents, abrother,VirgilWright; asister, BarbaraNorwood; and grandchildren, Brandie Wright and Joshua Wright. Survivors include his wife, GailPowell Wright; hissons, Jessie L. Wright II and ScottA.Wright; hissisters,Martha Rhea Dyer,GloriaAnn Russell, andHelen June Johnson; hisgrandchildren,CourtneyHester,TaylorCowart, andCassidy Wright; and hisgreat-grandchildren, with three currentlyand oneonthe way. Pallbearers will be Victor Lamb,Jake Cowart, JerryDale Summerford, andother family andfriends.

Thomas “Tommy”

Arthur Adams Somerville Afuneral service for Thomas “Tommy” Arthur Adams, 62, was held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 1:30 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Equator Blackofficiating and Peck Funeral Home directing.Burialwill follow in Center Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM on the same dayat Peck FuneralHome.

Mr.Adams passed away on Wednesday, May29, 2024, at DecaturMorgan Hospital. He was born on March12, 1962, in Richlands, Virginia,toJames Joseph Adams and Erie Frances Mitchell Adams. Tommywas employed by Sonoco(Baker Wood Reels) in manufacturing wood reels and was aloving father, grandfather, andbrother Preceding himindeath werehis parents, adaughter, ChristyLee Adams Vinson, andthree sisters,

JoyceConnors,Rebecca Gail Adams, andBrenda Burress. Survivorsinclude his wife, Catherine Wilhoite Adams; his son, Thomas ArthurAdams II (Jerrica); his daughter,Rose Marie Freeman (Shannon); his brothers, JerryAdams (Patty)and David Adams (Jennifer); hissisters, Anne Whitt(Victor) and KathyMitchell(Randy); and hisgrandchildren, Hunter Ingersoll, Eric Adams, AlexsisAdams, Angel Adams, Austin Vinson, DaltonAdams, Addie Adams, Allie Adams, and Jeremiah Freeman. Pallbearers will be Hunter Ingersoll, Eric Adams, Bodie Adams,Donovan Case, Victor Whittand Nick King

Donna Hogan Smith Danville Funeral servicefor Donna HoganSmith,64, was held Monday, June 3, 2024, at 1:30 PM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Joe David Baileyand Bro. Greg Compton officiating andPeckFuneral Home directing.Burial was in AndrewsChapel Cemetery. Mrs. Smith passedawayon

Thursday,May 30,2024, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.She was bornJuly 29,1959,inMorganCounty,toBillyFrank Hogan and Helen DoyleHogan Adair Shewas abelovedwife, momma and Nonna, and wasemployed by Bank Independent as ateller, prior to herpassing.She was amember of Danville BaptistChurch.She loved the Lord and her familywhole-heartedly.She was preceded in death by her father Shewill be missedbyall who knew and loved her. Survivors include herhusband, Johnny Smith;son, JacobSmith (Tara);daughters, Brandi McCleskey (Lance) and Kayla Smith; mother,Helen Doyle Hogan Adair; brothers, David Hoganand DerekHogan (Kim);sisters, Debbie Bell (Emmett), Daina Horton and DarlaKelsoe; grandchildren, Karlie McCleskey, Dylan McCleskey, Houston “Hooty” McCleskey, Evan Smith and Eason Smith. Pallbearerswill be Terry JoeCrow, GarrettKelsoe, Jeff Summerford, Blake Randolph, EricSmith and Jessie Holt.

Summers at BCC

The scent of pine trees and the hum of cicadas takeme backtothe swelteringsummer days IspentatBackwoods Christian Camp in Lineville, Alabama. It’s been morethan adecadesince my lastweek there, but the memoriesremain vivid. Therewas atime when airconditioning was aluxurywecouldn’t afford, and our days werespent with reddirtclingingtoour skin and mosquitobites dotting our arms and legs Yet, those weresome of the bestdaysofmylife. Backthen, BCC was aplacewhere the simple joys of childhood thrived. We wokeupwith thesun to the loud clangofthe camp bell, our sleep-filled eyes slowlyadjusting to the early morning light. Thesmell of breakfast– usuallysomething hearty likegrits or biscuits and gravy–would beckonustothe dining hall. After our meal, we attended Bible andsinging class. Therewas swimming in the lake, games andthe water slide thatinevitablyleftusdirty and exhausted.

Evenings weremagicalatBCC. As the sun dipped belowthe horizon, thecampwould come alive with the sounds oflaughterand songs. We gathered around campfires,where stories wereshared, and marshmallows were roasted to aperfectgolden brown. We worshipped together,had funatskitnight,told ghoststories and held hands on the hayride Now, adecade later,Iwatch with asense of nostalgia and joy as my nieceWinniegetsto experiencethe magic of Backwoods Christian Camp. Thecamp has undoubtedlychanged

TResilience isn’t somethingwe’re born with or without. It’s askill we can acquireand sharpenatany time,and oneofour main ways to do that is by practicingacceptance. DenisWaitley–Author andSpeaker

Mission Statement

with the times –air conditioning now offers areprieve from the intense Alabama heat, andtechnology has brought newways to connectand learn Yet, the core of BCC remains untouched.

Winnie is living her best life at BCCthis summer,and through pictures her mom sends, Iget to relive a pieceofmyown childhood.

Rebekah Yancey Managing Editor

There’ssomething timelessabout Backwoods Christian Camp. It’s aplacewherechildren can unplug from the digital world and reconnectwithnature, witheachother, andwith themselves. It’s aplacewherethe beauty of simplicityiscelebrated, andwherethe bonds of friendshipand faith arestrengthened.

As Winnie enjoys her summer at BCC, I’m reminded of the enduringlegacyofthis special place. It’s alegacybuiltonred dirtand mosquito bites, on laughter and song, on theshared experienceofgrowing up in the backwoods of Alabama. And it’s alegacythatcontinues to shape young lives, just as it did mineall those years ago. So, here’stoBackwoods Christian Camp –a placewherememories aremade,wherechildhood thrives and whereeverysummer is a reminder ofthe simplejoysoflife.May it con-

Thesound of silence

his morning little Sophie and Istepped outside as the sun was peeping over Hal’scow pasture.The cows had alreadyrisenfor the day and werecontentedly grazing on the richgrasses. Later in the day, theywill lie in rest as theycontentedly chew their cuds.

Thereisapromiseinthe air of a bright and quietday Somehow thereseems to be something different about today than other recent mornings. I could hear awrenchirping under the carportand the sweetnotesof amockingbird’ssong wafting from an oak tree. In the distance, Icould hear the crowing of aneighbor’s petrooster.A noisy vehicle passed along the road causing Sophie to

The girlatthe register was young.Lateteens probably. Iwas buying acollection of shortstoriesby FlanneryO’Connor.Onthe cover was apeacockwith its colorful tail feathers wrapping around the page. Thecashier looked at it and said,“Whatabeautiful cover.”

If Iweretohazardaguess, I imagine she is unfamiliar with FlanneryO’Connor.When she sawthatcoverand was moved byits beauty, Idoubt she had anyclue about the darknessthat its pages contained. She likely doesn’t know about TheMisfit’s rampageorthatThe Violent Bear

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.

A. Ray Lee Columnist

warn the occupants to keep going Su dden ly it occurred to me Iwas hearing the sounds in God’ssilence for thefirst time in days. Thestrident noise of two types of Cicadasbythe millionswiththeir cacophonyof noises wassilent.Itook the opportunityofthe moment to move to a chaironthe patio where Ipulled the bill of my cap downover my eyes andleanedbacktoenjoy

being in tune with God’screation Ispent thenexthourinthe warmth of themorningsun meditating on the wonders of nature as the morningslipped by.One of my daughtersonceobserved much of my writings arebased upon nature Theanswer to her unspoken question is simple—atleasttome. Thefirstinformation we have aboutthe beginning of theworld and theenvironment in which we existcomes with theassertion thatinthe beginning God“created the heavensand the earth. Creation theologians liketosay thatwas done“Ex nihilo”. That simplymeans Godtook nothing and made somethinggood out of it. Thefullstoryofhow Goddid thisisrevealed in the beginning

chaptersofthe book of Genesis God’sactsofcreationwerea six-step processwith eachbuilding upon the previousones. At the close of eachstep, the writer informs us thatGod looked on his handiworkand declared thatitwas good. After the creativeworkwas complete “God rested. Thefinal and greatestofcreation was man to rule over theworld. But it is important to note not only did the creator breathe life into Adam andEve, buthealso placed aconstantrecurring life in all that he created. Isee that life everyday in nature Sometimes it takes thesilenceof the morning for God’smessage to come through loud and clear

Jacob Hatcher Community Columnist

It Away Anyone that has known me forany length of time knows that Ihave always had a greataffinity forthe darker sideofthings; I’mnot one forgoreor vulgarity, but there is something about looking at the darknessof the worldinits face thatgrabs

Blast from the past SouthernGothic

me. Icannot resistagood murder ballad and abhor astory where all theloose ends gettied up in a pretty littlebow It’s oneofthe manythings I loveabout the South.Wehavean entiregenre dedicated to confronting the darknessinour region. It seems natural, Isuppose, thatwe southerners lean into the darker things.Welive in aregion that seems to be doingits besttokill us all at everyturn. Theoppressiveheat, thevenomoussnakes, and thechoking kudzu seem to be writing their own murder story andtheylongfor eachofustobe their victims

As O’Connoroncesaid, many things from the South will be considered grotesque,but likethe peacocks feathers, Ithink there’s abeauty in thegrotesque; there’s something captivating aboutthe truth of it all. We don’t hide our freaks or denytheir existencelike Boo Radleyshut in to his home, we talkabout them in the open so that they canbedealt with and notignored. Icracked openthe book and had to admit, it was abeautiful cover, but the stories within those covers,harsh as theywere, made thepeacocklook likeanold yard chicken.

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tinuetobeahaven for generations to come, and mayWinnie, andall thecampers whofollow, carryforwardthe spirit of BCC in their hearts

Hartselle DairyQueen located on Highway 31 South in 1960’s. Locationisnow aMexican restaurant. The DairyQueen wasa popular gathering place for teens and for familieslooking for an icecream treat. They are now located across thehighway in abuilding builtin later years. Courtesy of Hartselle Historical Society

Morgan County 911 updating backup center in courthouse in case of emergency

By Erica Smith For the Enquirer

Morgan County 911 is installing updated equipment in a backup center in the basement of the Morgan County Courthouse in case there is ever a loss of service at the main center

“Basically, we’re creating a redundancy that if something happened to this building we’d have someplace to go where we could take calls and still function,” said Morgan County 911 Director Jeanie Pharis.

The main Morgan County 911 center is located at 4216 U.S. 31 in Flint.

Jonathan Warner is the Morgan County Emergency Management Agency director and is on the

Morgan County Emergency Management Communication District board.

The EMA office is next to the backup center in the courthouse basement. Warner said there are several reasons a backup location is needed. “A tornado could come through and take their facility out. They have a generator, but let’s just say the power went out and the generator didn’t kick on or the generator wasn’t functional,” he said. “Another thing that happens, too, more than people think, is contractors will be digging or something like that and hit lines. They can take communications out.”

Pharis said the courthouse backup center has

Pharis

been there for many years.

“The only time we’ve used it in the past few years is when we did a renovation on the building up here,” she said. “We utilized the backup center for some of our dispatch-

ers to function out of the backup while this operation building was being redone.”

Pharis said the process of updating the backup center has begun.

“We have been changing out our equipment and our technology,” she said. “We’d like to be able to utilize that location for some of our backup equipment.”

At Tuesday’s Morgan County Commission meeting, the commission approved a memorandum of understanding with the Morgan County Emergency Management Communication District to establish the backup 911 center

“Our citizens have to have 911,” Warner said. “They have to be able to reach

emergency responders.”

Pharis said some equipment is already set up at the backup center “We have the computer system as far as our CAD (computer-aided dispatch) which is our dispatching software. We have the ability to record calls down there, and we do have the ability to take 911 calls,” she said. “We keep it set up and live essentially to where we could just switch it over there.”

Pharis said there are 12 dispatchers at the main site, but there is only room for four dispatchers at the courthouse.

“There’s not really room to be able to expand it. Our room down there is limited,” she said. “It’s

better than nothing, very much so. ”

The state’s 911 system has very advanced technology, Pharis said.

“We actually have the ability that we could go to any other 911 center and receive our 911 calls,” she said. “And since we have computers or laptops that are portable, we could set up someplace else, as long as we could get connectivity back to our main center in some way. ”

The two centers will not necessarily be used simultaneously, Pharis said.

“Is it possible? Yes,” she said. “Is it ideal? Not right now We still have a lot more work we want to do to it.”

Woman accused of sending graphic sexual video to minor: ‘I don’t remember’

By David Gambino

For the Enquirer

A Somerville woman accused of exchanging 5,320 images with a 14-year-old boy — along with sending a sexually explicit video of herself — over a threeweek span said she doesn’t remember it because she was drunk.

“I don’t think my side of the story is really going to change much, because people are going to see it and they’re going to think what they’re going to think, you know?” Brianna Causey, 23, said May 21.

Causey was arrested May 20 and charged with transmitting obscene material to a child, a Class B felony Records show she was released from Morgan Coun-

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ty Jail the same day on a $5,000 bond. “The only thing is, like, I don’t remember any of the situation,” she said. “It was a while ago, and I was also drunk.”

According to a Morgan County Sheriff’s Office investigator affidavit filed on Tuesday, a parent or guardian of the victim told deputies on Jan. 15 that she had taken photos of Snapchat exchanges between Causey and the boy In one exchange, Causey allegedly told the boy that she wanted him to “gag her” and “grab her by the throat.”

The parent or guardian of the victim told deputies that Causey and the boy started each day with morning exchanges of “I love you,” according to the affidavit. On Jan. 22, MCSO Inves-

Cullman police joined the pursuit “due to a high rate of speed in heavy traffic areas,” according to a CPD statement.

“Officers observed him (Ivy) run multiple red lights, and the sus-

tigator Brandi Suh met with the victim and, with consent, searched his cellphone, according to the affidavit. Suh said she discovered images of Causey on the phone but nothing obscene.

A search warrant submitted to Snapchat on Jan. 25 for both the victim’s and Causey’s accounts revealed more details, including several late-night phone calls between the two ranging from five to eight hours in duration, according to the affidavit. Thirty-five calls were documented between Dec. 22 and Jan. 16. The Snapchat conversations between Causey and the victim were “very sexual in nature,” according to the affidavit.

pect later collided with an innocent third party in front of Town Square Shopping Center,” CPD said.

Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry on Monday sent his prayers and condolences to the Dickson family.

“One of the hardest things about law enforcement is hav-

Call for donors:

Special to the Enquirer

The American Red Cross is urgently seeking blood and platelet donors following a significant decline in donations over the past month.

Approximately 20,000 fewer donations have been collected than needed to sustain the national blood supply.

Donors can make an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Several factors have contributed to the decline, including severe weather and record-breaking travel in May. According to the

Among other messages, Causey allegedly told the victim: “I love being choked, gagged (to an extent), ice play, being dominated; I wanna stick my tongue down your throat .” Suh applied for a search warrant for Causey’s phone on March 12, and it was granted by a Circuit Court judge. Suh’s probable cause for the warrant references a Jan. 31 interview between the victim and the Morgan County Child Advocacy Center The victim told the interviewer that he is best friends with Causey’s sister and that he began talking to Causey to make her feel better after learning she was going through a divorce, according to the search warrant affida-

ing to deal with other people’s bad decisions,” he said.

“These actions often put us in no-win situations. We do everything in our power to keep the citizens safe, but sometimes tragedy still strikes.

“Mrs. Dickson was a wonderful, sweet lady that I had an opportunity to get to know over

vit. He said the two began to talk and play video games together in November “Victim disclosed, at the end of December, they started sending pictures that they were not supposed to,” the affidavit reads. “Victim disclosed they both sent pictures to one another of themselves without clothes.”

At the time of the interview, the victim said he hadn’t spoken to Causey for three or four weeks, according to the affidavit. His parents took his phone after he told his stepmother of his interactions with Causey. Suh seized Causey’s cellphone on March 19 and had it analyzed by the Cullman Police Department, according to the affidavit. Suh said they discovered a video from Jan. 11 recorded during the same time

the years. I had spoken with her on several occasions at community meetings, as well as at KFC. Losing her is an absolute tragedy.”

John Dickson expressed gratitude for the outpouring of community support in the wake of the tragedy, according to statements shared by MCSO

Causey and the victim were communicating on Snapchat

According to the affidavit, the video shows “a pink in color sex toy” being used.

“There are tattoos visible in the recording The offender has these same tattoos in the same locations on her body.”

At a follow-up interview with the Child Advocacy Center on May 9, the victim admitted that Causey had sent images of herself using a pink vibrator, according to the affidavit.

Court records May. 22 showed no attorney has yet been retained or appointed for Causey. She told The Decatur Daily that she only sent a vibrator video to the victim on one occasion.

“There’s not more I can really say about it,” she said.

“If you will just keep my family in your thoughts and prayers,” he said. Donations to the Dickson family will help pay for funeral arrangements and assist with Alyssa Dickson’s recovery. By Tuesday afternoon, the GoFundMe page had raised nearly $6,000 of its $10,000 goal.

Red Cross faces critical blood shortage

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), five of the busiest travel days ever occurred this month, with more high-traffic days expected throughout the season. This busy travel period often prevents regular donors from giving blood. Additionally, as the U.S. enters what AAA terms the “100 deadliest days” of summer for auto accidents, it is crucial for hospitals to have a sufficient supply of blood products for trauma and accident victims, who may require hundreds of blood units in life-threatening situations.

Boosting the blood supply In a unique collaboration, the Red Cross has partnered

with Tetris to celebrate the iconic game’s 40th anniversary and encourage blood donations. From May 20 to June 9, 2024, donors will receive an exclusive Tetris® + Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last and be entered for a chance to win a trip to New York to meet Tetris creator Alexey Pajitnov Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Tetris.

Pajitnov, a recent firsttime blood donor, emphasizes the importance of taking action. “I think it’s very important to not just talk about people united and helping each other, but doing it with your real action, and that’s what I tried to do this time. So,

play Tetris and donate blood.”

How to donate blood

To donate, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or enable the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device. All blood types are needed. Donors must bring a blood donor card, driver’s license, or two other forms of ID Eligibility criteria include being 17 years of age (16 with parental consent where allowed), weighing at least 110 pounds, and being in generally good health. High school students and other donors aged 18 and

younger must meet certain height and weight requirements.

Donors can expedite their donation process by using RapidPass® to complete their pre-donation reading

and health history questionnaire online on the day of their donation. Instructions are available at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or on the Blood Donor App.

Pair accused of stealing from Hartselle Walmart 14 times

By David Gambino For the Enquirer

An Andalusia man accused of cooperating with a woman to steal from the Hartselle Walmart 14 times between March and May was arrested Tuesday, according to a Hartselle police affidavit.

Dakota Ty Anderson, 25, is charged with organized retail theft and was released early Wednesday from the Morgan County Jail on a $5,000 bond, jail records show

“Anderson entered the Hartselle Walmart and used barcodes for cheaper items to scan in place of more

expensive items with the aid of a female subject for a total of $1,004.97 in fourteen different thefts between March 14 and May 11,” reads the affidavit signed Tuesday by an investigator Court and jail records

showed no charges yet filed against the woman accused in the affidavit of assisting Anderson and using her credit card to pay for the false totals at self-checkout kiosks. Hartselle police met with a Walmart loss preven-

tion associate at the business, located at 1201 U.S. 31 S.W., on May 20. The store turned over documentation and surveillance footage to investigators, according to the affidavit.

Investigators said Anderson’s white truck was seen entering Walmart’s parking lot before nearly every theft, and he and the woman were identified by Walmart staff in two separate photo lineups. The state Legislature last year implemented tougher penalties for stealing from retailers Organized retail theft is a Class B felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

Somerville man accused of fleeing holiday checkpoint

By David Gambino For the Enquirer

A Somerville man spent three days in jail after he allegedly fled from a Morgan County Sheriff’s Office safety checkpoint May 26. Fred Walton Carter, 55, had active warrants for thirddegree theft and possessing a forged instrument when he approached deputies in his Ford F-150 at around 11:30 p.m. May 26, according to a deputy’s affidavit. Carter drove up to the

checkpoint at a steady, slow speed before he accelerated away and ignored commands to stop, according to the affidavit. Deputies then chased Carter westbound on East Upper River Road until he pulled into the parking lot of a local business and put his truck in park.

“All deputies drew their firearms and stayed at the low-ready position,” the affidavit reads. “Commands were then given for the driver to exit the truck and face away from deputies; the

driver complied and did as ordered.” Carter and his female passenger were detained and brought to the rear of the truck while deputies ran their information through dispatch, according to the affidavit. Carter’s name was flagged as having active felony warrants. Court records show Carter allegedly cosigned the back of a check made payable to another man for $8,600

and deposited it into his Redstone Federal Credit Union account in April 2023. Carter “completed an ATM withdrawal immediately after depositing the check, as well as several Cash App transfers,” according to a Decatur police detective’s affidavit. “The check was later returned as having been a forgery.” Carter allegedly told a

RFCU representative that he would pay the money back within a week; however, according to the affidavit, he instead abandoned the account with an “excessive negative balance. Carter was ultimately charged with stealing $725.57 and third-degree possessing a forged instrument, both Class D felonies Court records show the arrest warrants were served after he was booked into the Morgan County Jail at around 3 a.m. Monday.

When deputies asked Carter why he ran from the checkpoint, he told them he was aware of his warrants “but made a stupid decision,” according to the affidavit. His passenger was allowed to drive his truck from the scene as Carter was transported to jail. Carter was additionally charged with misdemeanor attempt to elude with a total bond of $2,300, according to court records. Jail records show he was released May 29

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CHURCH CALENDAR OF WORSHIP Living by faith

First Independent 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 StewartSt. in Hartselle, holds the following weekly services: Sundayschool at 10 a.m.,worship serviceat 11 a.m. and Wednesdaynight serviceat6p.m. Pastor is Chris Bates.

SerenityBaptistChurch, located at 1062 Perkins Wood Rd.,Hartselle, welcomes a newpastor,Bro.Lynn Morgan(2024). SundaySchool is held at 9:45 a.m. with Sunday Worship at 11 am.

Forest Hill Baptist Church, 1947 Bluff City Rd, Somerville, AL 35670 invites everyone to old hymn singing KJV preaching each Sunday School morning at 10am, Church Service at 11am, Sunday night at 6pm and Wed. night at 7pm. For more information 256-754-5226.

Mt. Carmel BaptistChurch located at 287Mt. Carmel Road,Falkville, AL 35622, offers SundaySchool at 10am, worship serviceat11am lead Brother DavidTaylorand Sundayevening worship at 6pm

Gandy’sCove Community Church located on Gandy’s Cove Rd in Falkville offers SundaySchool 11 a.m.;Worship Service10a.m. and Wednesdaynight Bible study 6p.m.

UnityBaptistChurch, located at 4506 NorrisMill Road in Decatur, with pastor Bro. Joel Snyder has Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.,worship serviceat10:30 a.m.,Sundaydiscipleship trainingat 5p.m.,eveningworship at 6 p.m. and Wednesdayworship serviceat6:30 p.m. Call 3534315 for moreinfo.

SanctuaryCommunity Church is located at 1149 West Main St. Hartselle. SundaySchool is held at 10 a.m.; services at 11 and Wednesday night Bible studyat7p.m.

Falkville Church of Christ, 18 West 2ndSt.,Falkville, meets eachSundaymorning forBible School at 9a.m. with MorningWorship serviceat 10 a.m. Sundayevening worshipserviceisat6p.m. and WednesdayEvening Bible Studyat7p.m. Please joinus.

SouthwestBaptistChurch, 1705 Ridgedale Dr. SW, Hartselle,has Sunday School beginningat9:45 eachSunday, morning worshipat 11:00am andevening worship at 6:00 pm. Wednesday night services areat6:00 pm. Bro. Greg Burchamis thepastor. For more information,call256-773-5994.

CedarCreek Free Will Baptist Church,located at 1303 Cedar CreekChurchRdin Hartselle,has Sundayschool at 10 a.m.,worship at 11 a.m. and 5p.m.,and Wednesday evening serviceat6 p.m. Theirdoors arealwaysopen Formoreinfo, call Pastor Cliff Tomlinson 256-898-4198

Word Alive!Church and pastor Brian Culbreathhave weeklyradio shows on Sundaysat1:15p.m. on 91.3 FM andMon.throughFri.on 106.3FM.

Valhermoso BaptistChurch, locatedat7312 Hwy. 36 Ein Lacey’sSpring, holds Sunday schoolat10a.m. andworship services at 11 a.m. and5 p.m. Discipleship training and worshipare heldat6p.m. on Wed. evening.Children, youthand adult classesare at 6:30p.m.

Gum Springs Baptist Church,located at 371Gum Springs Road in Hartselle, has Sundaymorning worship at 11 a.m. andSundaySchool classesat10a.m. open for all ages. Wednesdaynight prayer meetings at 6:30 p.m.

FaithIndependentChurch, located on Bell Springs Road on LaconMountain, has serviceseachSundayat10 a.m. for Sundayschool and 11 a.m. and6 p.m. for worship (except on thirdSunday nights–no service). Wednesday’sserviceisat7p.m. They area non-denominational church,and the pastor is Bro James E. MillsJr.

Living Hope Church of Godin Christ, located at 901 McDaniel Street, has Sundayschoolat10a.m.,Sundayworship at 11:15a.m. and Bible studyTuesdays 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 am with Pastor StevenSmith. Formoreinfocontact256482-2247

Mt.Nebo BaptistChurch

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

Flint BaptistChurchholds worshipservicesand children’s services at 9:30a.m. on Sundaysand aprayer service and children’s discipleship 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.Pastors Jason 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., WednesdayBible studyat 10:00 a.m. and6:30 p.m. The church also holds American Heritage Girls andTrail Life meetingsMonday nightsat6 p.m. Formoreinformation, call256-773-4157.

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

Pennylane Church of Christ, locatedat615 Pennylane St.SE, holds services at 11 a.m. eachSundayand 6p.m. Wednesday. Minister William L. Turneycan be reached at 256-683-4660.HowardDick-

Livingbyfaith in Jesus above, trusting and confiding in Hisgreat love. These words mark the beginningofone of the most frequently sung worship songs in churches today, aptlynamed “Living by Faith.”This song encapsulates how Christians are called to live. It’s achallenging path, relyingonbeliefwithout always knowingwhatlies ahead. Yet, thisfaith also provides asteadfast assuranceoftruth.Despiteits difficulty, thereare valuable lessons to be learned aboutlivingbyfaith Matthew14tells thestoryofPeter walkingonwater to meetJesus. This narrative highlightskey aspects of faith.First, faith empowers achild of Godtoface the unknown. Peter stepped outonto the water,uncertain of whatwould happen, but confident as long as Jesus was there. That is true faith

inson serves thechurch as the assistant minister

TheFalkville United Methodist Church holds serviceson Sundayat11a.m. with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Theyouth meetat5 p.m. Sundays. The public is welcome to attend Thechurch is located at 253 Main St.EinFalkville.

PineyGrove Christian Church hostsservices each Sunday schoolat10a.m., preachingat11a.m.,evening service at 6p.m. and Wednesdaynight Biblestudy at 6p.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 Baptist Church holds Sundayschool at 10 a.m. and worship serviceat11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Sundays.Wednesdayworship is at 6:30 p.m. Thepastor is Bro. John Reid.

Liberty BaptistChurch, 1206 Lane Road NW,holds services eachSunday with Bible studyat9:45a.m., Bible preaching at 11 a.m Wednesdaynight Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.

WalnutGrove BaptistChurch is located at 622South Bethel Road in Hartselle. Thepastor is John D. Bain. Sundayschool is at 10 a.m.,worship serviceis at 11 a.m. and evening worship service is at 6p.m. Wednesday

Second, the storyillustrates thatGod’sarmsare always theretoliftusupwhenwefalter.When Peter began to sink, Jesusremarkedonhis lackof faith.Instead of succumbing to thewaves,Peter reachedout to Jesus, whose strength and presencesaved him. Lastly,the storyteaches us how to livebyfaith daily. Peter walked on water as long as he kept hiseyes on Jesus. Themoment he focused on thestorm instead, he began to sink.His salvation camewhenherefocusedonJesus, wholifted himup. This demonstrates that living by faith requires keeping our eyes on Jesuseveryday.Our faith and attentionmustbefixed on Him continuously Howare you living? By faith?Let’skeep our eyes on Jesusand live by faith each day.

service at 6p.m. Formoreinfo, visit us on Facebook or log onto http:// walnutgrove baptistchurch.weebly.com.

FirstBaptistChurch of Hartselle, 210 WoodlandSt. NW,offers worship services as follows:onSunday- Contemporary Worship 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, anon-denominational church,located at 2795 Highway55W., Danville, holds servicesSundaymorning at 9:30 a.m.for Bible 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 Gary Phillips.

NewSongFamily Church, located at 4309 Highway31 S, Decatur, AL 35603, has servicesonSundays at 11:00 am.Worship is led by Jan Byrd

Pleasant View Holy Church of Christ on HoganRoad in Falkville (Massey) offers services as follows: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Sundaynight,5 p.m.; andWed.nightBible study, 6:30p.m. Formoreinfo, call

Pastor RickieBall at 256-4623715 or Reford and Cindy Williamat256-462-3573

Pine StreetIndependent BaptistChurch,135 Pine St., Falkville,AL, inviteseveryone to Sundaymorning worship at 11 am andevening service at 6pm. Wednesdaynight bible study6 p.m. Formore info contactPastorRusty Hodges,256-612-0266.

No Fences Cowboy Church of Morgan County, located at 3544 West LaconRoadin Falkville, has the following serviceschedule:Sundays at 10:00a.m. and Wednesday Adultand youthBible studies at 6:30 p.m. Josh Sparkman is thepastor.For more info, call 256-784-5448, or logon to www.nofencescc.com

FirstChristian Church in Hartselle invitesyou to join us on Sundaymorningsfor Sundayschoolat9a.m. and worshipservice at 10 a.m. We have a“no creedbut Christ,” andpartake of Holy Communion each Sunday. We also meetonWednesdaynight for Bible studyat6 p.m. Nurseryisprovided. Ourpastor is Mickey Johnson. Please visit ourwebsite to view our sermons at www.fcchartselle. com.

Oak Ridge MissionaryBaptistChurch,151 HardyRd. (quartermile offVaughn BridgeRd), services Sunday school at 10am, Worship at 11am, Sundaynight at 6pm andWednesdaynight at 6pm. Everyone is welcomeand Brother JimmyChenaultis the pastor.

Lifestyles

Deadline for weddings,engagements,births, birthday and anniversaryannouncements is Thursdayatnoon prior to Wednesdaypublications.Submissionforms are available at www.hartselleenquirer.com or in our office locatedat206 Cedar St. NW in Hartselle. Ourofficehours areMonday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-4:30p.m

FalkvilleFireand Rescuetohost fundraiser

Falkville Fire and Rescue will hosta fundraiser Shrimp Boil June 16, from noon until 2p.m. Plates are $20 each, and tickets can bepurchased at Falkville Town Hall or the Falkville Fire Department. Everyone is invited to bring their fathers and enjoy adelicious lunch without anycooking

or cleaning involved. The fundraiser will be held at Falkville Fire Station 1, located at 22 Railroad Ave., Falkville.Donations arealso appreciated.

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“Salt to the Sea”

By Ruta Sepetys

This is afictional account of atrue event thatmost people have never heard about. In the winter of 1945, people from several war-torn nations arerunning for their lives. They hope to boardarefugee ship called Wilhelm Gustloffin the Polish harbor town of Gotenhafen. Soviettroops areclosing in from every side and the journeyisdangerous. This storyfocuses

on aparticular group of people from different countries thathavecome together by chancebut stay together by choice. Anurse,a deserter,a young pregnant woman and awanderinglittle boy found in the woods form atight bond in the face of adversity. They keep moving towardthe ship in hopes thatitwill bring them to their freedom. When theyfeellikethey can finallyrest–tragedy strikesagain. This book tells the tale of the largest deathtoll in maritimehistorythathas been all but forgotten

Falkville PublicLibrary to hold CPRclass TheFalkville Public Librarywill hold aCPR/ FirstAid ClassonJune18 at 1:30 p.m. Anyoneinterestedcan sign up at the library.

Danville MiddleSchool welcomes LauraVines Danville Middle School

love this easy slow cooker meal!

Ingredients 1can (15 oz.)tomato

sauce 1can (15 oz.)diced toma-

toes 1can (15 oz.)whole fat

coconut milk

1cup chickenstock

1cup diced redonion

2tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp.freshlyground

blackpepper

1/2 tsp. sea salt

2cloves garlic, minced 11/2 lb.boneless, skinless chickenbreasts or thighs fresh chopped parsley

welcomes Mrs. LauraVines as the Assistant Principal for the 2024-25school year.Everyoneisexcited to have Laurajoin theHawk family. Lauraisthe wife of Cooper andthe mother of Grayson,14, and Caroline, 12. Shemostrecently served as an assistant athletic directoratLiberty Middle School in Madison.

Instructions To begin, combine all of the ingredientsexcept thechicken and parsleyin your slow cooker.Stir Nestle thechickendown intothe mixture.

Coverand cook on the high setting for four hours or on thelow setting for eight hours. Carefullytransfer the chickentoacutting board. Usingtwo forks, shred thechicken. Return the shredded chickentothe soup and stir Servetopped withsome fresh parsley.

Lauraisa proudgraduate of UABand UWAwith15 years of educational experience.She looksforwardto making apositiveimpact in the Danville community.

Falkville High School announcements Falkville High School recentlycelebrated the careersoftwo outstanding ladies.Mrs. Sandra Holmes,who served 30 years as the bookkeeper, and Mrs. Aleisha Tomlin, whoserved28yearsasa bus driver,are both retiring.Theyare sincerely appreciatedfor their service to the school and the students.The Falkville staff says the school will not be the same withoutthem.

Fromthe library Pet of the week

“The Fine Print”

By Lauren Asher

level:

Reading

Adult Rowan Kane is the youngestof threebrothers setto inherit theworld famous “Dreamland”themeparks and company.Sincehewas little, allRowan wanted was to permanentlystay

at “Dreamland.” Nowthat his grandfatherhas passed, he is in the prime position to takeoverrunning the parks. However, theparks aredeclining in quality. This is whatspurs his decision to promote one of the company’smostpromising employees aftershe drunkenlysends him an email. She has alot of ideas on how to fixthe parks. This becomes the biggestdecision of his life ZahraGulian is one of themanyemployees of “Dreamland.”She sees thatthe companyand thetheme parks have startedtodeclinewithout Brady, Rowan’s grandfather.With many ideasonhow to fixthe problem, Zahrastarts drafting proposals for change. Drunkenly, she sends one proposal heavily criticizing the company’snewestand mostexpensive ride to Rowandirectly. Little did sheknow this

would gether apromotion andmaybe more. If youlove contemporary romance andThe Walt DisneyCompany, this is the book for you. Thesetting of the book is heavilybased upon the Walt DisneyCompany; although, it has the twistofthe three owners being eligible bachelors. You can find thisbook on Hoopla as an audiobook

Exciting summer festivitiesawait at Sparkman Civic Center

Leroy.He’ssoscaredbeing in ashelterenvironment. He came in with Josie (hismom)and brother (who already left with arescue.) Now it’sjust Leroy and Josie stilllooking for anew home or rescue to pull them. They’ve beenatthe shelter for overa month now and wouldreallylikeittobetheir turn to getout. Please give the shelter acall if you’re interested in Leroy.He’ll needsomeone

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Anderson play basketball at the Priceville Event Center recently.The Event Center,built one year ago, has only one basketball court —also used forpickleball, volleyball, graduations and other events —but officials hope to expand the facility to add more courts.

tipurpose room became home tothe NewSouth Wrestling event afew weeks ago, Phillips said. “Itwent reallywell.”

Another similar event is planned for October,she said.

Thefacilityisalso used for manyrecurring events and meetings, likethe networking groups thatmeetanywhere fromweeklytomonthly.

“Weessentially have three different levels of conference rooms or meeting space, ” Phillips said. Thecorporate conferenceroomhas held as fewaseight people and has asmartboard, video-call technology, leather chairs, and tables. Themultipurpose room is by far the most-used room.

“Wehavebaby showers, wedding showers, corporate lunch-and-learn events, tons of different things —it’sdefinitelymultiuse,”she said.

Thegoal of the event center staffistoform relationships with the people who use the facility. This is adirective fromthe mayor,Phillips said.

“When Sam(Heflin) hired us, he told us he wantedus tobethe Chick-fil-Aofrecreation centers,”she said with a laugh, explaininghewanted the stafftobe friendly and helpful and form relationships with users rather than displaytake-it-or-leave-itattitudes.

“Wetry to go withthe flow of whatthe communityisasking for and to be responsive tothat,”said April Maples, who was justmade assistant director of operations under Phillips.

One feature thatMaples said is growing in popularity is the exercise gym. Available

through membershipfrom 4a.m. to 11 p.m. daily,the gymcosts $20 per monthfor individuals, $30for couples and$50 forfamilies,she said Thereisalso a$15 discounted membership forseniors 65 and over,military, firstresponders,teachers and students, Maples said.

Theexercise gymoffers standing andsittingellipticals, stair climbers,inclining treadmills, matrix resistance strengthening equipment, recumbentbikes,a tire-flip machine,rowing machine and other equipment, Maples said.These machinesoffer interactive technology, so theycan be used withsmart phonesand watches. The gymalso offers health care provider programs likeSilver Sneakers andPrime Renew Active, she said.Inthe future CityCouncilmanMelvin DuranIII said he would like to see twoorthree morebasketballcourtsadded to the eventcenter because “there aresomanyother sports those courts canbeusedfor in addition to basketball, including volleyball and pickleball.”

Whetheradditional basketballcourtswould beadded to the existing event center or whether they would be included in aseparatebuildingnearthe eventcenter would still have tobe determined, themayor said.

Duran wouldalsoliketosee an indoor practice facilityfor offseason sports including football, basketball and soccer. One feature he especially likes is the indoor walking trackbecause the entirecommunity can use itfor free.

He creditedthe previous council and mayor withstartingthe eventcenter plan.

“Theyhad the vision before

we came about, and we made afew changes and gotitgoing and followed through with whatwecould do andafford, he said. “Itwas ateam effort.

CityCouncilman Patrick Dean would like to see a separatebuilding built beside the existing recreationcenter because thereiscurrently onlyone basketballcourt

He said additional basketball courtspacewould in turn translate into more volleyball courts and pickleball courts “Pickleball is ahugesuccess in the building right now,” Dean said. “Right now,during theweek, theladies the waytheyhaveitscheduled is it’s 50-50, half pickleball and half basketball throughoutthe entireweek. And volleyball. We’vegot volleyball thrown in the mix, too.”

Dean said the original plans called for athree-orfourcourtbuilding but financial constraints whittled that to one.

“Weown theproperty right besidethe event center and everything towardthe interstate right there,so we’vegot room to expand whenever we wantto,” he said. “I’ve talkedwith the mayor beforeabout it and we wouldn’t want to add onto thatbuilding, we would liketobuild adifferent buildingand maybe makelikealittle garden breezewayorsomething between thetwo buildings. Maybeput some picnic tables and stufflikethatfor people to enjoy.”

He said thecitywould not move to expandwithout firstgetting feedbackfrom the public Moneyisthe chiefobstacleatthis point to growing the eventcenter,officials said.

Feeding the community

Davenportsaid. “Itsparks moreinterestthanIreally thoughtitwould.”

town on asummerafternoon anduse their technology, whichthey’re dying to do –iftheycan use them to learn something,that’sa win-win.”

Thefirst decal placed this pastweek is whereGreene said themosthistorically significant eventtook place in Hartselle nearly acentury ago.

Thebuilding at 109 Main Streetwas once the home of BankofHartselle. Thebankwas robbed in the earlymorning hours of March15, 1926, during whichfivemen stole $15,000 in cash, coins and gold bars.

Local businessowner ShirleyDavenport, who has owned Crossroads Old &Unique for nearly eight years, has seen firsthand the community’sinterest in Hartselle’s history. Her store, located in thebuilding wherethe infamous bank robberyoccurred, oftendraws curious visitors “I always tell people where thebullethole is andthey areveryinterested to know wherethe safe was located,”

Thewebsite, developed by Corrigan andhosted onlinebythe Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area,offersa multimedia experience. Userscan listen to narrations by local historians, viewarchivalphotos and read in-depth articles about Hartselle’s development, notable events and architecturalheritage. Thevoice recordings feature anecdotes and lesserknownfacts,providinga personaltouch thatbrings Hartselle’s historytolife. One highlight of thewalk is the historic downtown area, wheremanybuildings date backtothe early 20th century. Participants can learn aboutthe origins of these buildings andtheir significanceinthe town’s commercial and sociallife through the decades

TheHartselle Historical Societyisextremelygratefulfor theeffortput into this project, Greene said, adding the projectwould not have been possible without the helpofthe Muscle Shoals National HeritageAreaand funding provided by UNA.

“Thisisour way of pre-

commemorate the launching of the new interactive walking tour through down-

by placing a decalonthe

storefront of Crossroads Old &Unique on Main Street

servingthe historyof Hartselle, whichisone of the goals of the Historical Society,”English added. Local businessowners have alsoembraced the initiative, seeing it as away to attractmorefoot trafficand interestinthe downtown area.

“The introduction of the QR Code enabled tour showcasing severalhistoric buildingsmarks apivotal moment for ourcherished downtown,”Melissa Bright, owner of WhinnyWisdom on Main Street, said. “As a businessowner in historic downtown Hartselle, Iam thrilled to seethisinitiative breathenew life into our community.”

Bright added she is proud to be apartofthe effort to foster the heritage, local pride and encourage residents to supportdowntown businesses.

“Inessence, thewalking tourbridges ourrichhistorywith modernengagement, driving traffictoour shopsand fostering athriving community.”

Greene said morestops along the walk canbeadded later to expand the project with additional QR codes and online content to cover moreareas of Hartselle.

Dr. MishantaReyes OB-GYN r. Mishanta Reyes

PHOTO BY REBEKAH YANCEY From left,Bettye English, Shirley Davenport,Lee Greene and MelissaBright

town Hartselle

PHOTO BY JERONIMO NISA

Nathan Tillman, left,

Parker

SPECIAL TO THEENQUIRER

The OneGen Mobile Food Pantrymade astop in Morgan County June1 at Brewer High School and served nearly 300 families with the helpofmore than 100 volunteers. OneGen offersfresh produce, drygoods and more to anyone in need —noquestionsasked. Theirmission: to ensure no one wouldhave to make the choice between buying food and paying for another critical need, such as medication,utilities or rent.

Sports

Hanlinesiblings coaching Danville

By R. Sirvell Carter

For the Enquirer

Soccerhas profoundly shaped the lives of siblingsKelsieand Justin Hanline. From childhood backyardgames to standout varsitycareers, their journeyhas now come full circleastheycollaborateashead coachesattheir former high school.

Although Kelsie, a2017Danville graduate, is five years older than brother Justin, who completed his Danville High School career in 2022, theyquickly bonded through soccer.

Kelsie started playing soccer at age7,and even at 2years old, Justin followed her into the sport.

“Healwayswanted to do what his sister did, so he liked following in her footsteps and was always outside with her playing and practicing,”said KayHanline, the pair’s mother

Their passion for soccergrew fromthere.

“They’dgooutside and practice on their own,”Kay said. “My husband (Mike) setupasoccer field in the backyard. He would even paint the lines sometimes for them to have an actual field toplayon. They’d bring their friends out hereand have alittle pickupgame in the backyard all the time. They still do that today.”

“Wehavespent so manyyears of our life playing soccer,”Kelsie said.“When we weren’t playing for our teams, we wereathome practicing with oneanother.It’s always been competitive, which Ifeel is whywebecame the players we are. ” At Danville High, both played varsitysoccerfromseventh through 12th grade.

Kelsie setthe school record for goals scored in aseason as ajunior (44) and senior (48). Thetotals led both girls and boys programs. That record

stood until 2024, whenfreshman LaylaSherrill shattered the markwith 84 goals, thirdall time in the statefor goals in a season.

Thegirls team achieved the school’sfirst soccerplayoff appearancein2017, hersenior year

“Itwas ayear to remember for sure,”Kelsie said.

Despite receiving scholarship offers to furtherher career in college,Kelsie joined the Danville boys coaching staffasan assistant under then-coach BrandySutton.

“Itwas weirdthatalot of the team was filledwith friendsof mine justayear younger than me,”Kelsie recalled. “Respect was never reallyanissue even though Iwas young because they all knewhow Iplayed.

Justin was asophomoreonthe 2018 team. Kelsie assistedwith the boys team from then through his senior seasonin2022. She was named head coachofthe girls team in 2021.

“I received aphone callfrom the principal asking if Iwould be willing to step up as the head coachofthe girlsvarsityteam,” Kelsie said.“Iwas hesitant at firstbecauseI knewIstill wanted to continuehelpingcoachthe boys team, and Iknewitwould be hard to balanceboth.Istarted thinking about howbad of luck the girls have had the seasons beforenot winning manygames and going home with their heads downafter being beaten badly game after game. Iknewhow thatfelt, because thatiswhatI went through during my years of playing varsity, too. Iwanted to help changethat, soIaccepted the job and we madeittothe playoffs that firstyear.”

Kelsie’s balancing actproved to be successfulin 2021 and2022. Notonlydid thegirls reachthe playoffs eachyear,but she also

contributed to theboyspostseason appearances in eachseason

After Justin graduated, Kelsie coached the girls exclusively in 2023 and 2024and extended the team’s playoff streak to fourstraight seasonssince she became the head coach.

“Thishas probably been my favorite season I’ve had with the varsitygirl’steam yet,”Kelsie saidfollowing a19-4-2 season thatincluded aClass1A-3A Area 7championshipand endedwith afirst-round 4-3playoff lossat home to Madison Academy. “We unfortunately fell shortduring our playoff game, but after having theseason we have had,I couldn’tbetoo upset. Kelsiecredited her brother for hissupportinthatsuccess “We’re agood team on and offthe field,”she said.“Ihave asked Justin many times this year to standbeside me for some of my games to help coach. My assistantcoachput him on the roster for ourplayoff game. We always do good beside eachother because we areconstantlytalking aboutthe game andtalkingwith theplayers nonstop. Iwould say we areboth veryknowledgeable with the game itself,soit’ssuper beneficial getting to standbeside oneanotherfor big games like that. He was alot of help during my warmups this season as well. He always volunteered to warm up my keeper while Ifocusedon the rest of the team. Iappreciate all thathedoes, andI knowhe will continue to grow as acoach.

I’mdefinitely aproud big sister.”

Justin traveled asimilar path to coaching as hissister.Team captainfor all sixyears with Danville, he also endured brutal losing seasons beforeleadingthe Hawks to the playoffshis junior and senior years. He capped his varsitycareer with 31 goals and 17 assistsasasenior,and was named to theSuper All-State Boys second team, Class1A-3A

Boys All-Statefirstteam and DecaturDaily Boys soccerPlayer of the Year

Sutton coached Justin from the eighth through 12th grade.

“His eighth-grade year, we would get10-0 mercy ruled all the time,”Sutton said. “By10th grade, we had asolid foundation.

After graduating, he passed on offers to playcollegesoccerand volunteered withthe Danville boys andgirls teams in 2023.

“I had severaloffers to playsoccerincollegealthough Ididn’t feel as anyofthem wereagood fitfor me,”Justin said. “I knewI wanted soccerinmylife in some form. So lastyear Ivolunteered to help with both the Danville guys andgirls team.

After Sutton decided to step down from coaching, Justin applied for the job.

“Thisyear when the head coaching spot opened, Iknew Iwanted to step up for that position,”Justin said. “Withthe position being at the school and in the communityIlived in my whole life, Iknewitwas the icing on the cake. Ialso want to pursue coaching at the next level, so Ifelt likethis would be the perfectstartand experience I need for that.”

Theteamheinherited resembled hiseighth-grade team more than the onethatfinished 12-4 hissenior season. Only five players remained from the2022 group.

“Welost22seniors in the past twoyears,”Suttonsaid.

TheHawks finished with two wins in 2024, but Justin sawsignificant growth from his young team.

“During this season,Ihave seen moreaccountabilityand team supportthan Iever have,” he said. “BeforeI could even point out whatwent wrong during agame, Iwould have players speak up and saywhatthey

could have done better on. If aplayer has abad game, it’s always his teammate who lifts him up and encourages him not to beat himselfupaboutit. Also when they give eachother criticism, it’s moreconstructive than negative. We always sayfamily during theteam huddle after the game, because win or lose we do it as ateam and as afamily. Justin further reflected on his firstseason as ahead coachas he looked forwardtobuilding on its lessons.

“Wehad atoughseason,”he acknowledged. “I learned that sometimes progress can be slow Ifeel likeaslong as we continue to progress as ateam and strive to do better,wewill continue to grow.Throughhardworkand dedication my team will only getbetter from here. As far as coachingIdolove it and Ihope to continue to helpthis team and program grow.”

Same as she did during Justin’s playing career,Kelsie helped her brother navigatehis firstcoaching season “Mymentor is my sister,” Justin said. “I’vealwaysrespected her playstyle and the wayshe coaches. I’ve always looked up to her as aplayer,and Ialso love the wayshe took alosing team to ateam thatmakes playoffs everyyear.It’sverybeneficial being able to coachalongside her. Shehas taught me how to usemyplayer mindset to workitintobeagood coach. It’s also veryeasy to reachout to her at anytime if there’sany issues, due to us being siblings. Iknow if there’sanything we need to workon, Iknow we will be straight forwardwith each other.Ithinkit’scool thatwe gettoshareour love for soccer on the same field thatweboth shined on as players, and now we’recoaches trying to helpothers be theones to shine.”

PHOTO BY JERONIMO NISA

Siblings Kelsie and Justin Hanline pose for aphotograph in theirfamily’sback yard, where they have played together countless hours.

By Caleb Suggs

FaronKey is readytotake on anew challenge

After 10 seasons as the boys basketball coachat Hartselle, Keyisleaving to be the newmen’s basketball coachatWallaceState Community College. Themove was announced Wednesdayinapress release sentout by the school.

“This is definitelysomething newand different, andI’m excited,”Key said “Getting to coachincollege is agreat opportunity,and I’mexcited to gettogoout

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to recruit andmeetfamilies.”

Keytakes over for Allen Sharpe,who left to takethe UAHwomen’s basketball job.WallaceState is coming offa26-9season andmade it to the Sweet16inthe NJCAA Division INational Tournament

“Obviouslybeing on acollegecampus and getting used to recruitingare two thingsI’llhavetoget used to,”Key said.“But Ifeellike basketball andcoaching basketball arethe same no matter whereyou are. ” Keyleaves Hartselle as the school’sall-time winningest

For the Enquirer Soccerisbecoming more andmorepopular everyday. Youcan joininonthe fun andexcitementbyplaying in the Hartselle Parksand Rec.fall soccerleague. Youcan register your child todaybygoing to hartselle. recdesk.com.

boys coach, with 174wins in 10 seasons. Keywas named 6A Coachofthe Year in 2021 andled the Tigers to three 6A area championships in 2019-21. Histeam reached the EliteEight in 2020 and finished the regular season ranked No.1in2021.

“I don’t wanttoget into my time at Hartselle too muchbecause I’ll getemotional, butI feel likeI gave it everything Ihad,” Keysaid. “I wantedtoget Hartselle to aplace where we had achancetowin it all, andI feel like we did that. I’mproud of whatwe achieved in my time there.”

Hartselle AthleticDirec-

torJakeMiles thanked Key for his team at Hartselle and said theschool will begin immediately to find asuccessor

“CoachKey cared alot about Hartselle anddid a greatjob here. Wallaceis gettingagreat coachand an even better person, ” Miles said.“We’vegot a process, andwe’re goingto begin to meetwithcandidatesassoon as possible. Our goal willbetofind someone thatcan build on whatCoachKey has done andcontinuetomove us forward.

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ABANDONED VEHICLES THEFOLLOWING VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD BY BIDAT DIRTYSOUTH TOWING:2100 MALLONE RD HARTSELLE,AL 35640.DIRTYSOUTHTOWING HASTHE RIGHTTOREFUSE ANYANDALLBIDS.Friday,July 19th, 2024,AT12PM

2004 Chrysler Concorde VIN# 2C3AD56G54H643041 2015 Land RoverEvoque VIN# SALVP2BG6FH074081 2007 ChevroletImpala VIN# 2G1WB58K179175129 2005AcuraTSX VIN# JH4CL96855C017600 2013 NissanAltima VIN# 1N4AL3AP9DC159408 2011ChevroletTraverse VIN# 1GNKVGED8BJ375654 06/05/24, 06/12/24 ADID 599659 AUCTION

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IN THECIRCUIT COURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA

STATEOFALABAMA, ON THE RELATION OF JOSEPH W. LEWIS, ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYFOR THEEIGHTH

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF ALABAMA, PLAINTIFF, VS

ANTWUANALEXANDER, ONE 2012 NISSANALTIMA(VIN: 1N4AL2APXCN408523) DEFENDANTSINREM

CASENO.:CV24-900219.00

NOTICE OF SEIZURE, TO FILE CLAIMSAND HEARING DATE

Notice is hereby giventhatthe StateofAlabamahas filedits complaintagainstAntwuan Alexander and theabove-describedproperty allegingthat saidpropertyhasbeenseizedby and was/will be in thecustody of thePriceville PoliceDepartment untilsuchtimeasitis/wasturned over fordeposit to theMorgan CountyCircuitCourtClerk,Chris Priest,onaccountofitsuseorintended useinthe purchase and/or sale of drugsand narcotics; and prayingthat said property be forfeited to theState ofAlabama.

Anypersonclaiming any right, title, interest or claiminand to said property is requiredtopropound on hisand/or her claimin said Circuit CourtbyJuly31, 2024,orthesamewillbebarred.

Allpersons concerned are hereby notified that by order of thesaid courtthiscause, together with any and allclaims whichmaybefiledthereininsaid court,aresetdownfororalhearing, to be heardbeforeHonorableStephenF.Brown,Judgeof said courtonNovember 4, 2024 at 9:00 A.M.,atthe Courthouse of Morgan County,Alabama. Done this the30thday of May, 2024.

/s/Chris Priest CircuitCourtClerk 06/05/24 ADID 599237

IN THECIRCUIT COURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA

DANIELLE ERYOU, Plaintiff, v. HOWARD ERYOUIII, Defendant

Case No.DR-2024-900135.00

NOTICE OF DIVORCEACTION

Howard EryouIII, whosewhereaboutsare unknownmustanswerDanielleEryou’spetitionfor Divorce and other relief by 30 daysfromlastpublication, or thereafter, ajudgment by default mayberendered againsthim in CaseDR-2024-900135.00,inthe Circuit CourtofMorgan County, Alabama.

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ChrisPriest, CircuitClerk-Morgan County,Alabama Family Division P. O. Box668 Decatur,Al.35602

HOLLAWAYLAW OFFICE

/s/E.Shane Hollaway E. Shane Hollaway Attorney forthe Plaintiff P.O. Box758 Guntersville,AL35976 256-571-0151 hollawayoffice@gmail.com

05/15/24, 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 596678

IN THECIRCUIT COURT OF MORGAN COUNTY Federal HomeLoanMortgage Corporation,asTrusteeforthe benefitofFreddieMac SeasonedCreditRiskTransfer Trust, Series 2019-3 Plaintiff, VS KATRINABAGWELL AND HELENSCOTT AND“A-ZAS FICTIONALPARTIES,” Defendants.

CASE NO.52-CV-2023900368.00

PUBLICATIONNOTICE

To:KATRINABAGWELL

Last knownaddress: 138 Robinson Road,Somerville, AL35670

YouareherebynotifiedthatFederal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trusteefor the benefitofFreddieMacSeasoned CreditRiskTransferTrust,Series 2019-3, filedits Amended ComplaintforejectmentonJanuary2 2024, in theMorgan CountyCircuit CourtagainstKATRINA BAGWELL (“Defendant”), et al Numerousattemptstolocateand serve theDefendant havebeen unsuccessful This noticeistorun forfour consecutive weeks. Youare hereby f

notifiedthatyoumustanswerthe complaintbythe19thdayofJuly 2024, whichis30daysfromthe lastdateofpublicationordefault judgment maybeentered againstyou fornot answering. Donethis18thdayofMay,2024. /s/JenniferM.Howell Clerkofthe Morgan County CircuitCourt 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24

ADID 597747

IN THEJUVENILECOURT OF MORGAN COUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THEMATTEROFK.T.A.M., minor child, Case No:JU2022 98.04

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

TO:The John Doe, theunknown legal/biologicalfatherofK.T.A.M. YouareherebynotifiedthataPetitionwasfiledintheabovestyled causebyMorganCountyDepartment of HumanResources (herein“Petitioner”) seeking the permanentlegalcustodyofIsaac Ky Gean-Miller andKalib Tyler Anthony Miller,minor children, and it being alleged in said Petitionthatyouarethefatherofsaid minor children and Petitioner seekstopermanentlyterminate any and allrightsthat youmay haveinand to said minor children. Youare hereby commanded and requiredtofile with theclerkofsaidcourtand serve upon CharlesPrickett, thePetitioner’sAttorney,whoseaddress is P.O. Box2064, DecaturAlabama35602, an answertothe Petition within thirty (30) daysof thedateonwhich this Notice of Summons is last published. You arefurthernotifiedthatahearing on thePetition filed hereinhas been settobeheard by theJuvenile CourtofMorgan County on July 24th, 2024 at 1:30 PM

DONE this the25thday of April, 2024

ChrisPriest/ ah ClerkofJuvenileCourt,Morgan County 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24

ADID 598432

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NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

TO:The John Doe, theunknown legal/biologicalfatherofI.K.G M. YouareherebynotifiedthataPetitionwasfiledintheabovestyled causebyMorganCountyDepartment of HumanResources (herein“Petitioner”) seeking the permanentlegalcustodyofIsaac Ky Gean-Miller andKalib Tyler Anthony Miller,minor children, and it being alleged in said Petitionthatyouarethefatherofsaid minor children and Petitioner seekstopermanentlyterminate any and allrightsthat youmay haveinand to said minor children. Youare hereby commanded and requiredtofile with theclerkofsaidcourtand serve upon CharlesPrickett, thePetitioner’sAttorney,whoseaddress is P.O. Box2064, DecaturAlabama35602, an answertothe Petition within thirty (30) daysof thedateonwhich this Notice of Summons is last published. You arefurthernotifiedthatahearing on thePetition filed hereinhas been settobeheard by theJuvenile CourtofMorgan County on July 24th, 2024 at 1:30 PM DONE this the25thday of April, 2024

ChrisPriest/ ah ClerkofJuvenileCourt,Morgan County 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24

ADID 598431

IN THEPROBATE COURT FORMORGANCOUNTY, ALABAMA

IN THEMATTEROFTHE ESTATE OF: MICHAELEUGENE GARNER

NOTICE OF PROBATECOURT PROCEEDING

Noticeisherebygiventhataverified Petition forSummary Distribution has been filed by BETTY PRINCE on May15, 2024 and that 30 daysafter thenoticeof publicationhereof and pursuant to thelaw ofAlabama, theCourt shallberequestedtoenter an orderdirectingsummarydistribution of theestateofsaiddecedent

DATEDthisthe 31stday of May, 2024.

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/s/GregCain, ProbateJudge, Morgan County,Alabama

Attorney: ZacharyStarnes PO Box2688 Decatur,AL35602-2688 06/05/24

ADID 599458

NOTICE OFANADOPTED AMENDMENTTOTHE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THECITYOFHARTSELLE ALABAMA

NOTICE IS HEREBYGIVEN BY THEMAYORANDCITYCOUN-

CILthat theamendment herein below setforth to theZoning Ordinance of theCityofHartselle, Alabama(beingOrdinancenumber 494, adopted January10, 1967, and being Appendix Aof theCode of Ordinances of the City of Hartselle, Alabama) was adoptedattheregularmeetingof theCityCouncil at 7:00 p.m. on the28thday of May, 2024. Said amendment is hereby effective immediately upon publication of this noticeasrequired by law A fullcopyofthisordinancemaybe obtained from theofficeofthe city clerk, 611Chestnut Street NW,onMonday-Friday between thehoursof7:30AMand 4:30 PM THISTHE5thdayofJune,2024.

/s/RitaS.Lee, City Clerk– Controller

ORDINANCE NO.1614

As listedinits entiretyinThe HartselleEnquireronthe1stday of May, 2024, Ordinance1614 amendstheZoningOrdinanceof theCityofHartselle,Alabama,so as to rezone thefollowing summarizedproperty from Unzoned (Recently Annexed) to AG-1 (Agricultural),asdescribedinthe ordinance:

+/-6 acresand single-family residencelocated at 2200 John D. Long Dr,SE ItrequiresthattheZoningMapof theCityofHartselle,Alabamabe marked to identifythe subject propertyasrevisedanddoesnot otherwiseaffecttheexistingzoning of theCityofHartselle. 06/05/24 ADID 599227

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFJAMES OMEGA GARNER, DECEASED PROBATECOURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe14thdayofMay,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.

CHARLES EDWARD GARNER JR PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ONTHEESTATEOF SAIDDECEASED 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 596892

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFHERMANEMERY STRINGER,DECEASED PROBATECOURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe13thdayofMay,2024,by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims againstsaid estate arehereby required

05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 596879

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFJOSEPH WCANNON, JR DECEASED PROBATE COURT Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe10thdayofMay,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.

LARRYCHARLES CANNON PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 596829

LISAJAMES PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599459

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT

PHILLIPSTEVEN HARDY PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599484

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFBARBARA A. ROBINSON,PROBATECOURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the31stday of May, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of C f

theProbate CourtofMorgan County,Noticeishereby given that allpersons havingclaims againstsaid estate arehereby requiredtopresent thesame within time allowed by laworthe same will be barred.

JOHN M. ROBINSON

PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599615

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATE OF OLLIEGLENN

CRYERAKA GLENN CRYER

PROBATECOURTDECEASED

Letters of Administration on the f

Estateofsaiddeceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the31stday 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.

TERESACRYER PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24

ADID 599629

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NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BYADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFJOELALLEN MCGUYRESR.,PROBATE COURTDECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the31stday of May, 2024, by theHon. GREG CAIN,Judge of theProbateCourtofMorgan County, Notice is hereby given that all persons having claims againstsaid estate arehereby

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REBECCALOUMCGUYRE PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599636

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFMARTHA GRISSETT, DECEASED PROBATE COURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe

JASONGRISSETTAND JOHN GRISSETT CO-PERSONALREPRESENTATIVES ON THEESTATEOF SAIDDECEASED 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 597542

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3) ESTATEOFPARKERO’KEEFE SULLIVAN, DECEASED PROBATE COURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the16THday of May, 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.

BARRYO’KEEFESULLIVAN PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 597279

NOTICE

MARYF. SLATEN PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599178

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

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe29thdayofMay,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.

JOETTAMINGES PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDECEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599185

NOTICE

CEASED 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24

ADID 597707

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY

ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFJAMES D. SURBER, PROBATECOURT

DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe28thdayofMay,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.

CHRISTINEZ.SURBER PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599229

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFRICHARD N. O’DELL AKA RICHARD NELSONO’DELL, PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe29thdayofMay,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.

KELLYO’DELLDELIBERALI PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24

ADID 599230

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFREGINAE ROLLESTON,PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe28thdayofMay,2023,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.

MELISSAJAMISON PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599231

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFNANCY MCWHORTER, PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters of Administration on the Estateofsaiddeceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the29thday 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.

VICKYWALKER PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599233

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY

ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR(BOX1054-3)

ESTATEOFJANICE JOHNSON, DECEASED PROBATE COURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having

beengrantedtotheundersigned on the20THday 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.

GARYDAY

PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24 ADID 597699

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFELIZABETH JANE BELL, PROBATECOURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned on the31stday 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.

CHADSMITH PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 06/05/24, 06/12/24, 06/19/24 ADID 599457

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFCAROLINE MILLERHOBBS,DECEASED PROBATECOURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe22nddayofMay,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.

WHITNEYWAKEFIELD PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ONTHEESTATEOFSAID DECEASED 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24 ADID 598247

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFBETTY B. CRITTENDENA/K/ABETTYBAKER CRITTENDEN, PROBATE COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe23rddayofMay,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.

KELLY CRITTENDENAND RUTHCRITTENDEN CO-PERSONALREPRESENTATIVES ON THEESTATEOF SAIDDECEASED 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24 ADID 598311

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATEOFF.PHILIP THOMAS, DECEASED PROBATE COURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe20thdayofMay,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.

MARIEL.THOMAS PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24 ADID 597791

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATE OF DORISK.STANFORD AKA DORISONNIE

STANFORD, PROBATE

COURT DECEASED

Letters Testamentaryonthe Estate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe23rddayofMay,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.

KAREN LYNN KELSO

PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 05/29/24, 06/05/24, 06/12/24 ADID 598330

NOTICE OFAPPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHEDBY ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTOR (BOX 1054-3)

ESTATE OF IRIS O. MASSEY, DECEASEDPROBATECOURT

Letters Testamentaryonthe Es-

tate of said deceased having beengrantedtotheundersigned onthe13thdayofMay,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.

CAROLMASSEY PERSONALREPRESENTATIVE ON THEESTATEOFSAIDDE-

CEASED 05/22/24, 05/29/24, 06/05/24 ADID 597276

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Defaulthaving been made in the paymentoftheindebtednesssecuredbythat certainmortgage executed by Martin GarciaGuevara and EdithY.GarciatoTraditionsBank, as follows: mortgage securing theproperty described below,saidmortgage dated November 2, 2019, and recorded on January1,2017, in Mortgage Book 2020 Page 1964 in theOfficeofthe Judge of ProbateofMorgan County, Alabama, as modified by that Modification of Mortgage dated December 28, 2020 and recordedonDecember29,2020, in Mortgage Book 2020 Page 60257andasfurthermodifiedby that Modification of Mortgage dated February4,2022, and recorded on February23, 2022, in Mortgage Book 2022 Page 9549,theundersignedTraditions Bank,asmortgagee, under and by virtue of thepower of sale contained in said mortgage, will sellatpublicoutcrytothehighest bidderfor cash,infront of the mainentranceoftheCourthouse in Decatur, Morgan County, Alabama, on the25thday of June, 2024,betweenthelegalhoursof sale,thefollowingdescribedreal estate situated in Morgan County,Alabama, to-wit: Lot 9ofAshmore PlaceSubdivision, Replat of Lots8-11and Lot Aofthe BarnettProperty Subdivisionasshownbymaporplatof said subdivision on file and of record in theOfficeofthe Judge ofProbateMorganCo,ALInMap Book 2008 page 38.

Propertyaddress:2509Ashmore PlaceSE, Decatur,AL35603

Thissaleismadeforthepurpose of paying theindebtednesssecuredbysaidmortgage, as well as theexpenses of foreclosure.

PUBLICATIONDATES: May29, June 5and June 12, 2024

NEWSPAPER:The Hartselle Enquirer

TRADITIONS BANK Mortgagee

Steven C. Smith SMITH& SMITH, LLP P. O. Box398

Cullman,AL35056-0398

Telephone: (256) 734-4721

Fax: (256) 734-4774

steve@smithandsmithllp.com

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

ADID 597997

NOTICE OF SALE

Thefollowing unclaimed vehicle(s) will be sold on July 12, 2024-Time-9am,ifnotclaimed -763 Wilson MountainRd. Falkville,AL35622. 2014 BuickLacrosse 1G4GB5GR9EF100141

2005 Chevrolet Equinox 2CNDL73F756014439

2011Dodge Challenger 2B3CJ4DG5BH541750

06/05/24, 06/12/24

ADID 598317

ORDINANCE 1613

WHEREAS, theowner of the property hereinafterdescribed, being John D. Robert Foote haspetitionedtheCityCouncilof theCityofHartselle,Alabama,to be annexed intoand become partofthe corporateareaofthe City of Hartselle,Alabama; and WHEREAS,ithasbeenshownto thesatisfactionoftheCityCouncilthattheindividualsigningsuch petition is theowner of theproperty hereinafterdescribed, that said property does not lie within thecorporatelimitsorpolicejurisdiction of any other municipality, and that said property is contiguoustothecorporatelimits oftheCityofHartselle,Alabama, BE ITORDAINED BYTHECITY COUNCILofthe City of Hartselle,Alabamaasfollows:

SECTION 1

That themayor and City Council do hereby assent to theannexation to theCityofHartselle, Alabama, of thefollowing described tractofreal estate situated in MorganCounty,Alabama,to-wit:

The Southone-thirdofthe W 1/2ofthe SW 1/4ofthe SW 1/4ofSection24, Township7 South, Range 4West,Morgan County,Alabama.

SECTION 2

Upon this Ordinancebecoming effective, thecorporatelimitsof theCityofHartselle,Alabama shallbeextended and rearranged so as to embraceand include said territory,which shall thereafterbepartofthe corporate area of theCityofHartselle, Alabama.

SECTION 3

That upon annexation, thehereinabovedescribed property shall remain without zoning designation until such time that theCity Council takesaction on thezoning requestmade at thetimeof petition.

SECTION 4

That theCityClerkofthe City of Hartselle,Alabama, isherebydirectedtofileadescriptionofsuch propertieswiththeJudgeofProbateofMorgan County, Alabama, in accordancewiththe provisions of Sec. 11-42-21, Code ofAla. (1975)

ADOPTEDandAPPROVEDthis 14thday of May, 2024.

/s/Kenny Thompson, Council President

ATTEST: (SEAL)RitaS.Lee, City ClerkController 06/05/24 ADID 599226

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 O

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

Youare hereby notified that Regina Liaw,byand through her attorneyJeffJohnson,didonthe 27thday of March, 2024, file in thisCourtherPetitionForLetters of Administration With TheWill Annexed of thesaid estate JAMES EARNESTDOBBS ,deceased, and that the¬¬¬15th dayofAugust,2024,at10:00O’clockA.M is theday and time 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 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 and contestthe same,ifyou see proper Givenunder my hand this the 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 DONALDJONES TO PROBATETHE LAST WILL ANDTESTAMENTOFJOY LURA ANNE JONESDECEASED

TO:JAMES JINKS, WHEREABOUTS UNKNOWN ANDTOALLUNKNOWNHEIRS AT LAWAND NEXT OF KIN, IF ANYTHERE BE, WHETHER THEY BE MINORS OR PERSONOFUNSOUND MIND.

YOUWILLTAKE NOTICE that on the24THday of February, 2024, presented to theCourtan instrumentinwritingpurportingto betheLastWillandTestamentof JOYLURA ANNE JONES, deceased, and alsofiled therewith theirpetition, in writing, praying fororderoftheCourtofadmitting saidinstrumenttoprobateasthe LastWill and Testament of JOY LURAANNE JONES, deceased, and that the15thday ofAugust, 2024, at 1:30 o’clockPM, was appointed as aday and time for hearing said petition, at which timeyoucanappearandcontest, f

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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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