ST Vol 8 No 43

StudentS Learn native american cuStomS Search Continues for Missing Valley Head Teen

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

Valley Head, Ala. —

Makenna Joy Purvis, 19, of Valley Head was last seen on September, 22.

Purvis is 5-feet-6 inches and weighs about 100-120 pounds. She has red hair and hazel eyes.

As of October 26, Makenna is still missing. Makenna’s family and friends are very worried about her. They ask that if Makenna sees this article, she comes home or calls someone to just let them know she is safe.

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Board of Education held its first Native American Cultural Event on Tuesday, October 25 at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center.

The event was for students across DeKalb County, grades K-8, who participate in the Indian Education Program.

Fyffe and Collinsville students were not able to participate due to a E-learning day. A event will be scheduled for those students in the future.

The Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama and the UCAN Tribe educated students on several different aspects of their culture.

Activities included stamp bracelets, wood leaf necklaces, and a artifact dig.

The students visited various booths set up throughout the AgriBusiness Center, including:

• Pine Needle

Over the weekend, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Investigators and Deputies met with Fisher Rescue Team, Valley Head Police Department, Mentone Police Department, DeKalb County EMA, and local Fire Departments and searched the wooded area where Makenna was

last seen. There was no sign of Makenna in the area.

DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Fisher Rescue and their team for spending 8+ hours of Saturday to help search for Makenna. The team had members from Athens Al, Murfreesboro Tn, and all-over North Alabama. Two canine search teams searched as well.

DeKalb County Sheriff, Nick Welden, and the DeKalb Sheriff’s Office would like to let Makenna know she is not in any trouble at all. They only want to see Makenna back safe with the family and friends that love her so dearly.

“If anyone has any information on Makenna’s whereabouts, please

Kenneth ‘Bozo’ Hammond Passes at 90

Kenneth (Bozo) Hammond Sr. - 90, of Valley Head, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, October22, 2022 at his residence.

Kenneth was born on November 14, 1931. He served in the Korean War, was a graduate of Troy University, and was a lifelong politician. He is fondly remembered for being the mayor of Valley Head and always trying to better his hometown community.

He is survived by:

Wife: Carol Payne

Hammond

Children: Kenneth Hammond Jr., Tonni

Armstrong, Tina

Armstrong, Byron

Armstrong, & Pam Hartline

Special Son/ Grandson: Corey Armstrong

Sister: Patsy LaJean Matthews

Several Grandchildren, GreatGrandchildren, Nieces & Nephews

Preceded in death by:

Daughters: Sheila Hammond Yamada & Janet Shores

Parents: Hatchie Hammond & Patsy Lankford Hammond

Grandparents: William Bleve Hammond, Alice Holleman Hammond, Patrick W. Lankford, & Sally Blake Lankford

Pallbearers: Mayor Michael Key; Valley Head Police

Department Officers: Brad Gregg, Jimmy Phillips, & Lamar Bray; and the Valley Head Fire Department The Family is accepting flowers

Date of Visitation: Monday, October 24, 2022

Customers Arrive At 6:00am Jackson County Crash Kills 1, Injures 2

By Marla Ballard Reporter

SCOTTSBORO, ALA - For 18 years

Sherrell Frederick has been getting to work at midnight to prepare for opening her shop at 6:00 a.m. Frederick owns Variety Bake Shop on “the square” in downtown Scottsboro.

The bake shop has been in the same location since the 1940s. When former owner Fred Casteel passed away and Frederick found out the shop was available, she decided to try her hand at it. “I’ve loved baking since I was just eight years old,” said Frederick. “I had never owned my own business prior to this, but I was determined to make it work.”

Most days the bake shop runs out of edibles by 10:00 a.m. “I put a big sign in the window as soon a we run out of food so customers don’t have to get out of their cars and come in to find out we’ve ran out,” said Frederick.

Frederick says her number one seller are the sausage rolls. Casteel sold them as well, but not nearly as many as Frederick sells. “Casteel sold about three dozen sausage rolls daily,” said Frederick. “I sell anywhere from 60 to 100 dozen per day.”

Another popular

item is Frederick’s Southern Pecan Praline Cake. The cake is a single layer with pecan glaze poured into handmade holes to create a moistness that’s worth writing home about.

Getting to work at midnight is a must when there are 60 dozen doughnuts to be made. Frederick has the typical glazed doughnuts, but also sells doughnuts filled with cream cheese, white butter cream, custard, and more.

“I don’t skimp on my filling for my doughnuts,” said Frederick.

On a weekly basis Frederick and her team crank out three to four hundred dozen cookies. During holidays that number increases to five to six hundred dozen. Other items typical of any bakery include breakfast biscuits with meat, coffee, pastries, candy, and cakes. Breakfast plates are also served and the shop has a dining room. “We call it the gathering room,” said

Frederick. “We have customers who have been comin here for breakfast all 18 years that I have been here. We know them on a first name basis, they are just like family to us.” One customer got a plate named after him, the Jim Ed plate comes with biscuits, gravy, eggs, meat, and tomato slices.

The business is a family operation with Frederick’s daughter, grandson, niece, cousin, and sisterin-law all working there. Frederick’s mother also helped before her passing in 2020.

Variety Bake Shop is located at 108 E. Peachtree St. Scottsboro. Hours; Tuesday - Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Phone: 256-574-2424. Frederick thanks her loyal customers, but is preparing to hang up her apron and retire from her commercial endeavor, contact Redstone Family Realty if interested in purchasing an established business and building.

By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com

On Wednesday, a two-vehicle crash near Skyline left one dead and sent two injured to the hospital. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Michael D. Cooper, 65, of Bridgeport, was fatally injured when his 2007 Ford Ranger crashed

into a 2004 Toyota 4Runner. Cooper was driving his vehicle.

ALEA says the wreck occurred in the morning on Jackson County Road 33 near Jackson County Road

Macklin Baptist Church WalkAThon

191 north of Skyline. Cooper’s vehicle left the roadway and overturned after the impact. Cooper was pronounced dead on the scene. The 4Runner’s driver, as well as a passenger riding with Cooper in the Ford were transported to Huntsville Hospital after the collision. ALEA continues to investigate the collision. took place annually in Jackson County for many years, but when the Covid-19 pandemic started, the WalkAThon was paused and hasn’t returned since.

By David Hall Reporter david@southerntorch.com

At 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, Macklin Baptist Church will host a Relay For Life WalkAThon. Proceeds from the

event will go to the American Cancer Society (ACS) to help with cancer research.

There will be concessions at the event, and the money from this will also go to cancer research.

The WalkAThon

Melinda Wooden of Macklin Baptist Church contacted the ACS about Jackson County’s local WalkAThon. When she learned it was not returning, she took steps with her church and the ACS to ensure the WalkAThon would remain in Jackson County. This led to Macklin Baptist Church hosting the event.

More information can be found on Facebook at Relay For Life of Jackson County, AL.

Inside The Statehouse

By Steve Flowers

Believe it or not, our 2022 General Election is upon us, November 8 to be exact It seems to be going under the radar screen of most Alabama voters .There will be a record breaking low voter turnout because there are really no contested statewide races.

Why? Because we are a one party state when it comes to state offices. All 21 of our state elective offices are held by Republicans. The Democratic party does not field serious candidates because it is a foregone conclusion that a Democrat cannot win an elective statewide races in the Heart of Dixie. The best they can hope for is 40%.

Thus, the Democratic candidates have no money to spend because nobody takes them seriously, and the Republican candidates, who are

flush with campaign cash, do not want to waste their money because it is a foregone conclusion that they are going to win. Therefore, with not much money being spent for advertising, the average voter may not realize there is an election, which equals a very low turnout.

The real 2022 election was held in May and June when the Republican Primary took place. Winning the Republican Primary is tantamount to election in Alabama. Just because the real 2022 election was held in May instead of November does not mean it is not an important election. It is a very important election. All of our constitutional statewide offices are being elected for the next four years, including Governor, Attorney General, State Agriculture Commissioner, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, State

Treasurer and State Auditor.

Governor

Kay Ivey is the Republican nominee for Governor. She is seeking her second full term. This will probably be Kay’s last hurrah in Alabama. She will win 60 to 40.

State Agriculture Commissioner

Rick Pate is the Republican nominee for this important Alabama post. He will be reelected 60 to 40. He did not even have an opponent in the Republican Primary.

Attorney General Steve Marshall is seeking his second term. He is a solid conservative Republican and will win easily.

Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth is going to be reelected to his second term on November 8. Like Marshall, there is no doubt that he is conservative. Marshall and

Ainsworth are young and formidable. They are also from the same county. It would be interesting if they faced off against each other in the 2026 Governor’s race.

Young Boozer will be elected to his third term as State Treasurer. He served two consecutive four-year terms, waited three years, took over from John McMillan a year ago, and will win another full term on November 8. He has done a tremendous job as Treasurer and is probably the most qualified person to ever serve as Treasurer in my lifetime. He will more than likely have the longest tenure as State Treasurer in state history.

Two young Republicans were elected to constitutional offices in June, Wes Allen as Secretary of State and Andrew Sorrell

as State Auditor.

Both have bright futures in Alabama politics.

Even though he is only 46, Wes Allen has already spent 15 years in elected office. He was Probate Judge of Pike County for 11 years and State Representative for Pike and Dale for 4 years. Secretary of State is an important post in state government.

There will be jockeying among Ainsworth, Marshall, Pate, Allen and Sorrell to see who gets the most votes on November 8 as all are eyeing the 2026 races. All have Libertarian opponents.

Forty-year old Katie Britt will be elected to her first of many to come six-year terms as our United States Senator. She will more than likely be the top vote getter on November 8.

She is already being touted as a superstar in Washington. For those of you who do vote, we have some important Constitutional Amendments on the ballot. Our original 1901 Constitution may be one of the most flawed and is the most amended in the nation. There is outdated, overtly racist language in our Constitution that has no relevance in today’s world and needs amending out.

The Alabama Citizens for Constitutional Reform, a group of outstanding Alabama leaders, has worked diligently to update our antiquated Constitution. I would encourage a “Yes” vote for the first constitutional amendment on the November ballot. Hope all of you get a chance to vote. See you next week.

Local Business Receives National Recognition

believe in paying it forward,” Davidson said people should take a look at Walker Hayes Be a Craig Fund.

Support for Wreaths Across America

FORT PAYNE, ALA

- Fort Payne

Footworks & Outdoors has been a Fort Payne landmark since 2007, owner Jack Davidson has kept the store in operation with his modern thinking and promotions. Davidson started his own clothing brand Little River Hat and Clothing Company. His line of apparel is sold in nearly 50 brick-andmortar retail shops across the southeast. One thing that prompted Davidson to brand his line “Little River” was to draw attention to the area.

“Whenever people go on vacation, they want to bring back a souvenir from the area they visited,” said Davidson. “People who visit our area are no different, they want to remember one of the things we are known for, such as Little River. I think it’s important to promote the area and

have people wear apparel that says Little River on it advertises our area.”

Davidson said one thing that has really helped to make his apparel line popular is the fact that Walker Hayes was seen wearing a Little River hat in an interview on ESPN. Walker Hayes is an American pop singer and songwriter.

Hayes has charted multiple singles on Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts; his highest-peaking is “Fancy Like”, which reached number one on both charts in late 2021.

Davidson met Hayes at a songwriter’s convention in Muscle Shoals about a year ago and the two have become friends and have been conducting business together ever

Collinsville Drugs

“Caring for you like family”

Every Friday and Saturday in October, Trail of Horror - Hollywood Fire Department hosts the Trail of Terror. Every Friday and Saturday in October. Begins at sundown. Located at Hollywood Park, 6759 Co Rd 33, Hollywood AL.

Admission $10.

October 29, Trunk or Treat?Hammondville is hosting it’s Trunk or Treat 5-7pm. Come see us anf get lots of candy and maybe even some prizes! Located around the Town Hall Loop.

October 29, Spooky Bash Dance

October 31, Trunk or TreatNorth Country Ford & CJDR. Located at 790 N. Brindlee Mountain Parkway. 5PM. FREE EVENT. Candy, food, and fun! Call for more information. (256)586-6041

October 31,

Halloween Block Party - Join us on Monday, October 31st as we host our annual Halloween Block Party at the

The Be a Craig Fund was established by Walker Hayes as a tribute to a man named Craig who gave the Hayes family a van when they were struggling. His kindness meant that the family would have a vehicle big enough for all of the Hayes children to have a seatbelt. Walker encourages others to seek out opportunities to help others. Go online to: beacraig.org.

Davidson said he endeavors to keep the community in mind when it comes to supporting the schools and other community events.

The family-owned business carries other brands that include; Ariat, Born, Clarks, Costas, Areosoles, Sofft, Crocs, Merrell, Kavu, North Face, Timberland, Birkenstocks, Keen, Willets, Keds, Teva, Chaco, New Balance, Nike, Brooks, Patagonia, and more.

Located at 226 Gault Ave. N. Fort Payne. Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m

Hannah White Arnett Chapter NSDAR & DeKalb County VFW Post 3128 will join volunteers and participating locations across the country to Remember, Honor and Teach.

Columbia Falls, MAINE, and Fort Payne, AL — October 12, 2022 — Hannah White Arnett Chapter NSDAR and DeKalb County VFW Post 3128 announced today that it has chosen to support Wreaths Across America participating location Glenwood Cemetery, Fort Payne, AL, as part of the national organization’s Group Sponsorship Program. This is the second year that Hannah White Arnett Chapter NSDAR and DeKalb County VFW Post 3128 will participate in the national program whose mission is to

Remember the fallen, Honor those who served, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.

The goal for Hannah White Arnett Chapter NSDAR and DeKalb County VFW Post 3128 is to support efforts that help unify our community and celebrate our freedom by thanking the over 600 veterans laid to rest at Glenwood Cemetery with the placement of a live, balsam veteran’s wreath this December. We are grateful to several individuals and the following businesses that gave generous donations for this effort to date: First State Bank, Builders Supply, Southern Properties, Dixie Salvage, Lowe’s, Wal-Mart and the City of Fort Payne.

“We are forever grateful to all the

volunteers and groups who dedicate their time and effort nationwide to fulfilling this yearlong mission,” said Karen Worcester, executive director, Wreaths Across America. “These individuals and their communities know the value of remembering the fallen, honoring those who currently serve and teaching the next generation about the sacrifices made for our freedom every day, and with their continued support, Wreaths Across America continues to grow.”

Those interested in volunteering for Wreaths Across America or sponsoring a wreath to support Hannah White Arnett Chapter NSDAR and DeKalb County VFW Post 3128 are invited to visit www. reathsacrossamerica. org/AL0115P to learn more. Fundraising efforts will continue until November 15, 2022.

National Wreaths Across America Day in Fort Payne will begin with a Memorial Ceremony at 11:00am on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at Patriots Memorial Park. WAA Day is a free, non-political, community event open to all people.

VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne. In partnership with Twin City Used Cars, businesses from all over Fort Payne join us as we provide trick-or-treaters with as much candy as they could ever want. Gates open at 5:00 pm for this FREE event

November 5, Hustle for Heroes

5K - Join the VFW & Auxiliary in our 5th Hustle for Heroes 5K. All proceeds benefit The Patriots Memorial Park in Fort Payne. The race begins and ends at the VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne. Registration fee is $25 and day of is

$30. There will be a Fun Run for children under 12. Fun Run fee is $5 and $10 with t-shirt. Register by October 21 to guarentee a t-shirt. There will be medals awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each division. Online registration is available.

November 5, Pancake Breakfast - Sylvania Masonic Lodge Pancake Breakfast and Indoor Yard Sale. Saturday November 5. Located at Sylvania Masonic Lodge #673. 106 Main Street Soouth Sylvania, AL 35988. Begins at 7am. Dine in or take out. Plates will be $6 each and will include: pancakes, bacon or sausage, and coffee, juice, or milk.

November 5, Canyon FestCanyon Fest is an annual celebration of art and nature featuring local art, crafts, live animal shows, music, food and fun for the entire family. Free and open to everyone. Pets welcome on leashes.

November 10, Inspirations

Quartet - The Inspirations Quartet

Bible Camp, 8059 Alabama Highway 71 Henagar, AL 35978 on Thursday Night, dewaynepatterson@ jcsentinel.com

November 10 at 6:30 p.m. For more information call 256451-3992

December 10,

Christmas Carshow

Toy Drive Swap

Meet - Catagories: Best of Show, Best Ford, Best Mopar, Pre 1950, 1951-60,

1961-70, 1971-80, 1981 - present. Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles. Judging and awards presentation at 1PM. Located at 790 N. Brindlee Mountain Parkway Arab, AL 35016. Registration starts at 8AM $20 for the firsdt vehicle. $10 for each additional, or a new unwrapped toy of equal or greater value. For more information: call (256)586-6041 or loretta.painter@ greywolfautogroup. com

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

CASE NO.: CV-2022900182.00

KELLYE R. JONES, Plaintiff vs.

A portion of the Southeast Fourth of the Northeast Fourth of Section 28, Township 5 South, Range 10 East in the Town of Mentone, DeKalb County, Alabama, described as follows: Commence

unknown who claim any interest in the above-described real property whose names will be supplemented as parties hereto once ascertained; and any unknown persons, firms or corporations claiming any present, future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest in the above-described real property, Defendants NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

PLEASE BE ADVISED

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and Artifacts with UCAN Tribal Members

• Pottery with Jessica Haigh

• Flute Master and Musicaian Charlie Mayo-Toyela

• Arrowheads with Mr. Ben Pickett

• Fire Building, Artifacts and Games with Park Rangers from Russell Cave National Monument

• Fry Bread with Paige Berry

The DeKalb County Board of Education wished to express their thanks to all the DeKalb County Schools and Northeast Aabama Agri-Business Center employees who volunteered to help set up, facilitate activities, and chaperone. This event would not have been possible without the support of around sixty people who voulneteerd their time.

contact us. To have a child go missing is a parent’s worst

nightmare” stated DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden. If you know where Makenna might be or have

thence turn a right angle of 90 degrees in a Northeasterly direction a distance of 300 feet and to the South side of Lake Street; thence turn a right angle of 90 degrees in a Southeasterly direction along the South side of Lake Street 133 feet and to the point of beginning. Containing .91 acres, more or less. Being the same property conveyed from Cynthia Faye Newsome f/k/a Cynthia Phillips, a married woman, to Bryan Phillips by Quitclaim

Deed dated April 12, 2010, recorded on April 13, 2010 in Book 728, Page 256 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of DeKalb County, Alabama. The foregoing real property also having been described as 28-10-0828-0-001-085-002.0, PT SE ¼ NE ¼ Lot 133 x 300, S28 T5 R10. and

CLIFTON ROSE, and his heirs or devisees, if deceased;

ELAINE ROSE, and her heirs or devisees, if deceased;

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, a corporation; and Fictitious Defendants

“A” through “F,” whose identities, names, whereabouts, and addresses are

Circuit Court of Dekalb County, Alabama in Case Number CV2022-900182.00 against the lands described above and against any and all parties listed above to establish the right and title of the Plaintiff to the lands and to clear up all doubts or disputes concerning the same. Therefore, the Defendants and any persons claiming any interest in the real property must file an Answer to the Complaint in writing in the Circuit Court of Dekalb County, Alabama by December 16, 2022 or suffer default judgment against them. The Plaintiff requests that the Court will make and enter all orders, judgments, and decrees that may be necessary or proper in the premises, and upon a final hearing thereon, the Plaintiff requests that the Court will make and enter a decree that the Plaintiff has the entire and undivided fee simple interest in the lands subject to the outstanding mortgages, with no restrictions thereon.

The Plaintiff further requests such other, further, different, or general relief as she may be entitled in the premises.

Dated this the 12th day of October, 2022.

Said notice to be published, October 21, 28, November 4 & 11.

Visitation Location: Burt Chapel-Valley Head

Visitation Time: 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

Date of Funeral: Monday, October 24, 2022

Funeral Location: Graveside Service at Valley Head Cemetery

Funeral Time: 1:30 PM

Officiating: Buddy Burnett

Burial

Date of Burial: Monday, October 24, 2022

Burial Location: Valley Head Cemetery

OBITUARIES

Jane Elizabeth “Betty” Walker McAbee - passed away on October 20, 2022. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Wilson Funeral Home with burial following in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1 p.m. until the 3 p.m. hour of service.

Annie Ruth Beason Sharp - 81, of Fort Payne, passed away October 22, 2022. Funeral Services will be 4:00pm Monday, October 24, 2022. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends on Monday beginning at 1:30 until the 4:00pm.

Wilson Burt

Norma Lee Ashbrener - 93, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The Family will announce a Memorial Service at a later date.

Kenneth Hammond Sr. - 90, of Valley Head, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at his residence. He served in the Korean War. Date of Funeral: Monday, October 24 at 1:30pm.

Cornerstone

Edith Slaton Roberts - 86 of Rainsville died Friday, October 21 at Dekalb Regional Medical Center. Funeral services are Tuesday at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow.

David Earl Richey - 72 of Pisgah died Monday, October 24 at Delakb Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services are Friday at 2 PM CT at Green Haven Memorial Garden with Bro David Smith officiating.

William Stephen “Steve” Graben - 68 of Henagar died Monday, October 24 at his residence. Funeral services are Thursday at 2 PM CT at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bro. Robby Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow.

Summer Murdock

- 43 of Sylvania, AL passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at UAB Hospital. Funeral service is Sunday, October 23, 2022, at 4pm at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Roger Graham officiating. Family will receive friends Sunday, October 23rd from

2pm until 4pm at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel.

Dorothy Jo Kenimer - 82 of Pisgah, passed away peacefully at her residence while surrounded by family on Sunday, October 23, 2022. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 29th, 2022, at 11 am at Pisgah Baptist Church in Pisgah, Alabama with Brother Alan Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in Pisgah Cemetery.

Pinehaven Memorial Gardens. The family will have visitation on Monday, October 24, 2022 from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

2022 from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bro. Morris Hicks officiating.

Joseph Dwayne Shaddix - 75 of Pell City, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The family will be having a memorial service at a later date. Cremation services provided by W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel.

service, on Friday, October 21, 2022 at the funeral home. Officiating is Rev. Daryl Jolley and Rev. Dennis Mitchell.

Gary Lee Gideon - 77 of Valley Head, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022. Per his wishes, no public services are planned at this time.

Rainsville Scottsboro

Jennifer Lynn Goins - 49, of Grant, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at her residence. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. with Bro. Tony McBride at Scottsboro Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will have visitation on Monday, October 24, 2022 from 5-8pm at the funeral home.

Lynda Rowell Johnston - 75 of Section, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Highlands Medical Center. Graveside service is Friday, October 21, 2022 at 2:00PM at Beulah Cemetery with Bro. Brian Gibson officiating.

Charles Lowell “Chuck” Buckner - 75, of Woodville, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Scottsboro Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Roger Dale Davis - 61, of Scottsboro, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Huntsville Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow in

Helen Wright - 84, of Scottsboro, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Ray Morton Feltner - 39 of Dawson, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. Memorial Services will be held at 3pm on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2pm-3pm, prior to the service, on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at the funeral home. Virginia Pauline Mattox Peek - 96, of Cedartown, GA formerly of Rainsville passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Funeral services are set for 1pm Saturday, October 22,

Buddy Larry Smith - 73 of Boaz, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. He was a retired parking supervisor for Jacksonville State University. Funeral Services will be held at 3pm on Friday, October 21, 2022 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Marshall Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12pm3pm, prior to the service, on Friday, October 21.

Mary John Bryant - 80 of Rainsville, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Friday, October 21, 2022 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Free Hill Cemetery @ Flat Rock. The family will receive friends from 10am-1pm, prior to the

Elizabeth Faye Moore Jackson - 61, Collinsville, Alabama was born March 30, 1961, died Oct. 22, 2022. Funeral services are set for 11am Tuesday, October 25, 2022 from the W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bros. David Hairston and Donnie Jones officiating. Burial will be in Copeland’s Bridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7pm Monday.

Patricia Ann Young - 79 of Valley Head, passed away Monday, October 24, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in Pleasant View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5pm-8pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 and from 5pm-8pm on Wed, October 26, at the funeral home.

W.T. Wilson Kerby

Football Finals for October 21, 2022

20 22 SCOREBOARD

Team of the Week Collinsville

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

COLLINSVILLE, Ala.--

The North Sand Mountain Bisons were able to score two touchdowns in the second quarter, taking a 12-0 lead with 1:41 left in the half. The passing of quarterback Landon Keller, especially to Blake Hall, led the Bison to the lead.

Collinsville began to come back with a quick 4-play drive set up by a good kickoff return by Hunter James, a pass to Kyler Beene, and two runs by Keaton Deboard.

Quarterback Mason McAteer ran the final11 yards for the touchdown. Kicker Luis Ailon got all four

PATs. In the second half, Collinsville kept North Sand out of the end zone. The Panthers

had three touchdowns in the half. They were led t by the running and play of Keaton Deboard. On offense,

he had 135 yards rushing and three touchdowns. The last touchdown was on a run of 44 yards to give

the Panthers the 16-point lead with two minutes left in the game.

DeBoard added a

Elite 8 Volleyball Teams

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--Three local Volleyball Teams will be participating in the AHSAA 52nd Elite 8 Volleyball Championships at Birmingham CrossPlex and adjacent Bill Harris Arena on October 25-27.

Geraldine and Plainview will be representing DeKalb County in Class 3A. Fyffe will represent DeKalb County in

pass reception for 2 yards. On special teams, he had a kickoff return of 43 yards and he helped to flip field position with 4 punts averaging 38 yards. On defense, he broke up several passes including one in the fourth quarter on a fourth down that would have given North Sand a chance to tie the Panthers.

McAteer passed for 73 yards and ran for 43 yards. Eli Griggs had an interception that ended another Bison fourth-quarter drive.

Collinsville secured the third seed for the playoffs. The Panthers will face the Valley Head Tigers at home Thursday, for the final regular season game for both teams.

Class 2A.

Plainview is the only remaining DeKalb County team in contention.

Plainview, (60-11) is ranked 1st in Class 3A, Area 14. On October 24, in the first game of the Elite 8, the Lady Bears defeated Carbon Hill (3-0). The Lady Bears defeated Houston Academy Raiders (28-15) from Dothan, they will face Saint Luke’s in the Final Four. At press time the game was still in progress.

Sylvania Finishes Second in Region

By Roger Scott Sports Reporter roger@southerntorch.com

The Sylvania Rams locked up second place in its region and earned the right to host a first-round playoff game by defeating Westbrook Christian 45-22 Friday night.

Braiden Thomas led the Rams with 184 yards rushing on 13 carries.

Westbrook Christian got on the board first with a run off right tackle by Maximus Jones at 9:07 in the first quarter. The

PAT was good for the 7-0 lead.

A bad snap on Sylvania’s opening drive put the Rams behind the chains and ultimately forced a punt for the change of possession. Sylvania’s defense held and forced the Warriors to punt.

Thomas picked up 50 yards while breaking tackles to move the ball to the Westbrook 35-yard line, and quarterback

Jaxon Smith connected with Josh Scott for the 35-yard touchdown to even the score at 7-0 after the

PAT.

After exchanging punts, the Rams defense forced another three-and-out and moved down the field behind Thomas’ rushing. Sophomore back Aiden Parham

finished the drive early in the second quarter for the 14-0 lead after Conner Andrade’s PAT.

Westbrook fumbled the snap on its next possession, and Sylvania tacked on a field goal with 6:47

left in the half.

The Rams’ defense forced a Warriors punt from its own end zone, and Thomas followed blockers down the right sideline to the 5-yard line before punching it in for a score. Sylvania led 24-7 at the half.

Westbrook found life in the second half by blocking Sylvania’s punt and recovering the ball, but fumbled away the ball near the Rams goal line.

Parham added a 65-yard score for the 31-7 lead, and Westbrook returned the favor with a

33-yard touchdown pass to make the score 31-15 after a two-point conversion.

Thomas scored again on a 47-yard run and the 38-15 advantage. The Rams then recovered a Warriors fumble on the kickoff. Parham drove it in from seven yards out for another Sylvania score and the 45-15 lead.

Westbrook added a late touchdown to set the final score at 45-22.

Sylvania squares off with undefeated, 2A, No. 1 Fyffe Friday night.