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All DeKalb Co. Schools Are Accredited By Marla Jones Managing Editor
Board members Robert Elliott, Monty Darwin, Carol Hiett, Mark Richards, Randy Peppers and Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)
DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on July 30, at the Facilities Building. The Board started the meeting with a prayer for all the students and staff of DeKalb County as they will begin the new school year on August 7. Superintendent Dr. Jason Barnett announced at the meeting that for the first
time in DeKalb County School history, all schools are accredited through the year 2024. “I am very excited to receive the certificate of Accreditation from the AdvancED accreditation board. For the first time in County History, the board and all of our county schools will be accredited. This is quite an accomplishment and means the work we are doing meets a high and rigorous national standard for our students. I want to thank all of our employees for their hard work and the communities for their
strong and continued support of our schools.� Dr. Barnett addressed the Board regarding the Salary and Supplements for Principals, Substitutes, Employee Attendances, Band Directors and Coaches. It was placed on the table for further review and consideration. Petroleum Bids were awarded to Cedar Bluff Oil Co., Inc. at a price of $2.170 per gallon for Gasoline, $1.888 per gallon for Diesel at $0.150 over Opis Low price. In other business, the following retirements and
resignations were granted: • Roland Williams-Bus Driver ,PlainviewRetirement Effective 8/1/19 • Brenda Chapman-CNP Worker, Ider-Retirement Effective 9/1/19 • Sheena Marks-Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Sylvania-Resignation • Angela Bell-PreK Auxiliary, Valley Head-Resignation • Cody WillinghamPhysical Education/
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Marshall Co. Escapee Captured in DeKalb Rainsville Mourns By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Sunday night (July 28, 2019) at approximately 8 pm, DeKalb County Deputies apprehended a fugitive from Marshall County in Kilpatrick. William Harry Humphries Jr. (45 of Albertville) was apprehended after a traffic stop on Highway 68 near the intersection of
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By Zach Hester Reporter DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Geraldine graduate Seth Maddox was named the 2019 Microsoft Office Specialist World Champion for PowerPoint 2016! The contest was held this week in New York City. Congratulations to Seth from all of us here at Southern Torch on this great win!
Highway 168. Deputies were conducting a two day saturation of the Kilpatrick area. Humphries was wanted by Marshall County for escaping from a work release facility. He and his passenger were in possession of approximately 18 grams of Methamphetamine when he was apprehended. Humphries was charged with Distribution of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He’s also
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facing existing charges in Marshall County of Escape 2nd, Escape 3rd, and Failure to Appear for Receiving Stolen Property, 1st. A female, Brenda
Buckelew (38 of Horton, Alabama), was with Humpheries at the time of his arrest. Buckelew was also charged with Distribution of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. "In the case of Mr. Humpheries, we apprehended a wanted criminal who was also caught in the act of bringing a large amount of Methamphetamine into our county,� stated Sheriff Welden.
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By Zach Hester Reporter DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The World’s Longest Yard Sale will make its way back to DeKalb County next Thursday, August 1 and last until Sunday, August 4. The sale begins each year on the first Thursday in August and continues for 4 days (Thursday
through Sunday). This great tradition gives participants the opportunity to travel almost 700 miles from Gadsden, Ala. all the way to Addison, Mich. over the course of those four days and see yard sales as far as their eyes will allow. The event, which is also referred to as the 127 Yard Sale because most of takes part of Highway 127,
began in 1987. The Lookout Mountain Parkway was added a few years after the event started. The portion that will run through DeKalb County stretches from Gadsden to Chattanooga along the Lookout Mountain Parkway for the most “scenic rural America� in the United States. You can find everything from antiques to fresh produce and furniture on the more than 1,000 vendors in Alabama alone! The event is free to the public and on sale times at everyone’s homes typically begin around 8am and operate until late into the evening. For more information regarding vendors and driving directions, please visit www.127yardsale. com.
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Beloved Businessman RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Mr. Hollis White, 81 of Rainsville, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his daughter Deana Wigley (Roger); Grandchildren: Ashley Wigley Thomas (Brad), Shawn Lee Wigley (Hilary); Great grandchildren: Bella Thomas, Hunter Wigley, Cru Thomas and Addie Wigley; Sister Burma Hicks; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd and Brownie White; and brother Morrell White. Visitation was held on Sunday, July 28 and
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Monday, July 29 at Rainsville Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at Rainsville Community Church on Monday, July 29 at 4pm with Bros. Cates Noles, Melvin Dawson, Tony Thomas, Brad Thomas and Reggie Byrum officiating. Burial followed in Kirk Memorial Gardens with Rainsville Funeral Home directing.
Merrill Returns to DeKalb
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (Republican candidate for U.S. Senate) sat down with Managing Editor Marla Jones last Thursday morning.
By Marla Jones Managing Editor DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — (Full Video on our Facebook) Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, in a whirlwind trip
to DeKalb County, sat down with Southern Torch for an exclusive interview. Merrill discussed the newly-signed runoff bill, which reduces election
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BOE FROM PAGE 1 Secondary Intervention Teacher, Sylvania-Declined The following Leave of Absences were granted: • Judith Releford-CNP Worker, Sylvania (8/1/19-8/30/19) • Scottie Davis-Bus Driver, Crossville (8/1/19-1/1/20) • Perla Crump-Itinerant Transliterator, System (9/19/19-12/20/19) The following Transfers were made: • Tara Kirby from Elementary Teacher at Valley Head High School to Middle School English Language Arts at Henagar Jr. High School • Donnis Barkley from Middle School English Language Arts at Henagar Jr. High School to Elementary Teacher at Valley Head High School • Ian Richards from Physical Education Teacher at Crossville Middle School to Physical Education/ Secondary Intervention Teacher at Sylvania High School • Lee Dalton from Itinerant Secondary Special Education Teacher at Geraldine High School to Assistant Principal (10 months) at Fyffe Special Services Center • Amy Dyar from Library Media Specialist at Crossville High School to Work Based Cooperative Education Instructor at the Technology Center • Chassidy Griggs from Elementary Teacher at Collinsville High School to Elementary Teacher at Plainview High School
• Tiffany Conner from CNP Assistant Manager to CNP Manager at Henagar Jr. High School • Hannah Neel from Pre-K Auxiliary at Plainview High School to Family Consumer Sciences Teacher at Sylvania High School • Kim Osborn from Intervention Teacher to ½ Assistant Principal/ ½ Instructional CoachCrossville Middle School • Lana Smith from Elementary Counselor at Geraldine High School to ½ Counselor/ ½ EL Teacher (10 months)-Crossville • Kelli Shirley from Elementary Teacher at Collinsville High School to Elementary Teacher at Ider High School The following Placements were made: (Certified) • Elizabeth Conn-Secondary General Sciences Teacher-Geraldine • Kaitlin WeaverSecondary English Language Arts Teacher (Leave only from 8/1/19-5/27/20)/JH Volleyball Head Coach-Crossville • Taylor FinchElementary Teacher-Geraldine • Christina Ford-Secondary General Science Teacher-Crossville • Nicole Jensen-General Social Science/JV Girls Volleyball Head Coach-Crossville • Nakesha FurgersonFamily and Consumer Sciences Teacher-Ider • Drew Rainer-General Science Teacher-Ider • Erin Berry-PreK Teacher-Plainview • Lora Smith-PreK Teacher-Crossville • Christie Duncan-PreK-
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Valley Head • Kent Colvin-Physical Education-Crossville • Ann BrownfieldElementary Teacher-Collinsville • Mikayla BrownElementary Teacher-Collinsville • Amy Hardin-Itinerant SPED Teacher (Support) • Chris Mattox-Bus Driver-Sylvania • Sheila Lewis-Assistant Custodian (4 hour)-Geraldine • Diane Barnett-Bus Driver Tech Route-Ider • Lisa Camp-Bus Driver-Crossville • Brittany Rhodews-CNP Worker-Crossville • Greg Kasinger-Bus Driver-Plainview (Contracts) • Sabrina Gore-Student Support Services • Penny ColvinBehavioral and Autism Consulting • Kaitlyn Griffin-Testing Services • Janice Brown-Vision Assessments • Twin Acres-Physical Therapy • Crystal Smith-21st Century Moon Lake Student Aide • Peyton Knop-21st Century Crossville Summer Program Aide • Josh Lance-Summer Grounds Worker-Valley Head • Lorraine WillyardContract CNP Casier-Ruhama The next DeKalb County Board of Education will be held on August 29, 2019. The work session will begin at 4:30pm and the regular meeting will begin at 5pm.
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By Staff Reports FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Members of the DeKalb County Amateur Radio Club participated in the National Amateur Radio Field Day exercise on June 22-23 at the JSU Canyon Center at Little River Canyon Preserve. Since 1933, HAM radio operators across North America have established temporary HAM radio stations in public locations during Field Day to showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. For more than 100
years, Amateur Radio, also called HAM radio, has allowed people from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and communications techniques, as well as provide a free public service to their communities during a disaster or emergency, all without needing a cell phone or the Internet. Field Day demonstrates ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent communications network.
More than 35,000 people from thousands of locations participated in this year’s Field Day activities. “It’s easy for anyone to pick up a computer or smartphone, connect to the Internet and communicate, with no knowledge of how the devices function or connect to each other,� said David Isgur, communications manager for the American Radio Relay League, the national association for Amateur Radio. “But if there’s an
interruption of service or you’re out of range of a cell tower, you have no way to communicate. HAM radio functions completely independent of the Internet or cell phone infrastructure, can interface with tablets or smartphones, and can be set up almost anywhere in minutes. That’s the beauty of Amateur Radio during a communications outage." Anyone may become a licensed Amateur Radio operator. There are more than 725,000 licensed hams in the United States, as young as 9 and as old as 100. With clubs such as Dekalb County Amateur Radio Club, it’s easy for anybody to get involved right here in Dekalb County. For more information about Amateur Radio, contact Dekalb County ARC president, Jimmy Killian at 256-845-7945 or visit www.arrl.org/ what-is-ham-radio.
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By Zach Hester, Reporter
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Team members from Kindred at Home's Fort Payne location will begin canvassing throughout Jackson, DeKalb and Cherokee counties to gather donations for CASA of Jackson County & Upper Sand Mountain Parrish. The organization will be distributing food-collecting bags and donations for the month of August to benefit Kindred at Home's 15th Annual Food Drive. The food drive will benefit the organization's work on behald of individuals and families in the community who are unable to access or afford an adequate amount of food. Kindred at Home is the country's largest provider of home health, hospice and community based services. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Kindred at Home’s 50,000 employees deliver high-quality care, including nursing along with physical and occupational therapies in more than 800 locations throughout 41 states. "Our caregivers often tap into community resources to best serve our patients and their families, so they know firsthand the demand for assistance placed upon food banks, pantries and other charitable organizations," said Myrilda Schultz, RN Clinical Home Health Specialist. "According to Feeding America, nearly 5 million senior citizens face hunger in our country and many are regularly faced with the difficult choice or buying food or paying for medical care. Ensuring that the most basic component of good health — food, is available for those in need is the right thing to do for a company like Kindred at Home and for the community as a whole." For more information about Kindred at Home's Fort Payne services, please contact Amanda Chisenhall at (256) 845-8994.
UPCOMING EVENTS Every Monday, By His Hands Outreach Ministry - The By His Hands Outreach Ministry will host a soup kitchen beginning on Mondays at 6pm. The Clothes Closet will be open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Both are at 2494 Church Avenue in Rainsville. Donations are greatly appreciated! Every Monday, Sons of Confederate Veterans - The Sons of Confederate Veterans meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Burnt Church at 6pm in Sylvania. Every Monday, Sons of the American Revolution - The Sons of the American Revolution meets the 3rd Monday of each month at Western Sizzlin' in Fort
Payne at 6pm. Every Wednesday, Parents of Addicted Loved Ones - A new support group for Parents of Addicted Loved Ones is starting in Fort Payne at Word of Life Ministry, located at 3610 Gault Avenue North. The meeting will be held every Tuesday from 6pm to 7:30pm. Any adult family member over 18 is welcome to attend these PAL meetings, however, for insurance reasons, no one under the age of 18 may attend and child care will not be provided. For more information, visit palgroup. org. Every Wednesday, Breakthrough Church free meal - Come and enjoy a
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free meal and hear the Word of God on Wednesday nights starting January 3 at 5:30pm. If you need a ride, please contact: Lynn Haas at (256) 605-7854 or Connie Holdem at (256) 605-1776. Every Third Thursday, Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - The Alzheimer's Association will begin hosting a caregivers support group solely devoted to those who provide care for people with Alzheimer's on the third Thursday of every month from 11am to 12pm at the Rainbow City First United Methodist Church. For more information, please call Olivia Kendrick at (256) 454-4375. August 2, DERA Meeting - The DeKalb Education Retirees Association (DERA) will meet on Friday morning, August 2, at Kelly's Kitchen in Rainsville at 10am. The program will be presented by guest speaker Elizabeth Wheatley, Executive Director for the DeKalb County Children's Advocacy Center. All retired educators from the Fort Payne and DeKalb County school systems,
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meeting on Saturday, August 10 at 7:30am at Western Sizzlin'. The guest speaker will be Judge Roy Moore, who is running for U.S. Senate. August 17, Rainsville Scholarship Golf Tournament - The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce will host their annual Scholarship Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 17 at 8am. To sponsor or register a team, please call the Chamber at (256) 638-7800. August 23, BeYOUtiful BCOG Womens Conference
- The 2019 Breakthrough Church of God Women's Conference will be held at 7pm on Friday, August 23 in Sylvania. For more information, please call Wanda at (256) 899-9479 or Lynn at (256) 605-7854. August 24, Smoking for a Reason - The Smoking for a Reason BBQ Competition & Car Show will be held from 10am-4pm on Saturday, August 24 at the VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne. All proceeds will benefit the special needs class of DeKalb County at Ider. Find them on Facebook at fb. me/smokingforareason.
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LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY
FROM PAGE 1 runoffs from six weeks to four weeks; the upcoming 2020 United States Census, and the major issues facing Alabama voters. Our full interview with Secretary Merrill can be found on our Facebook page. During the day, Secretary Merrill met voters at the DeKalb County Courthouse, had lunch with a large crowd at Kelly's Kitchen in Rainsville before interviewing with other media. Merrill was the keynote speaker at the Alabama Mayors Association dinner, hosted by Fort Payne Mayor Larry Chesser, where he met with the heads of all seventeen municipalities in DeKalb County. Merrill is currently a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. In the primary, he is facing Stanley Adair, U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, schoolteacher Marty Hatley, state Rep. Arnold Mooney, former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, John Paul Serbin, and former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville.
Case No.: 2019-2041 NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARINGS Gil Rios Benitez, father of A. N. R.T., a minor. Please take note that a petition for the adoption of the above named minor child who was born to Charla Danielle Trevino on or about the 6th day of September, 2009, has been filed in said Court. Please be advised that if you intend to contest this adoption you must a file a written response with the attorney for the petitioners named below and with the Clerk of the Probate Court of DeKalb County, DeKalb County Courthouse, Fort Payne, Ala., as soon as possible but no later than thirty (30) days from the last day this notice is published. ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONERS Lorena Ibarra Law Office of Lorena Ibarra 200 Lorna Square Suite 221 Hoover, Ala. 35216 To be published: July 26, August 2, 9, and 16
LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY Case No.: 2019-2042 NOTICE OF ADOPTION HEARINGS Gil Rios Benitez, father of L. J. R.T., a
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LEGALS IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY Case No.: CS-19-900096 NOTICE OF CUSTODY PROCEEDINGS
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LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY Case No.: 2019-192 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF CHARLES GERALD DOWNER, DECEASED NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters testament of said deceased having been granted to Timothy Downer, personal representative, on the 17th day of July, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate Court of DeKalb County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within
PETRA TOMAS FRANCISCO, Plaintiff/ Mother v. EPIFANIO JOSE TORRES, Defendant/ Father
NOTICE TO: EPIFANIO JOSE TORRES EPIFANIO JOSE TORRES, whose whereabouts are unknown, must answer the Petition for Paternity and Custody Determination and other relief filed by Petra Tomas Francisco/Plaintiff, by the 23rd day of September, 2019, or, thereafter, a judgment by default may be rendered against him in Case No.: CS-2019-900096, in the District Court of DeKalb County, Alabama. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Gabriela Watson, Esq. WATSON & WATSON P.O. Box 1068 Albertville, Ala. 35950 To be published: August 2, 9, 16, & 23
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By Steve Flowers AL Political Columnist
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey’s first legislative session of the quadrennium was very successful. Her prowess at getting things accomplished with this Legislature has been remarkable. She knows what she is doing. It should not be surprising given her background and experience. Kay Ivey has been around state government for most of her adult life. She has dealt with the Legislature for over four decades. Her adroitness in the passage of the Infrastructure package was similar to the legislative success enjoyed by Governor George Wallace in his prime years. Like Wallace, Ivey knows how to reward her friends and punish her enemies. Those legislators, who
were instrumental in passage, are already seeing the fruits of their labors. There is an old adage in politics that says, “Those that bake the pie get to eat it.� Governor Ivey has already announced and plans are being made to begin work in districts of the “Rebuild Alabama� leaders. Representative Bill Poole (R-Tuscaloosa), is getting McFarland Boulevard in Tuscaloosa expanded. Senator Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville), is getting Highway 82 between Prattville and Tuscaloosa completed. The Huntsville-Madison County and Limestone County delegation was unanimous in support of “Rebuild Alabama.� They will get everything they need to improve access for the new Mazda-Toyota plant. This will include six-laning I-565 in Huntsville as well as
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improving Limestone County I-65 interchanges. This project was helped by Speaker Mac McCutcheon. The four-laning of highway 411 through Cherokee and Etowah counties was also announced by the Governor. This was a plus for Representative Ginny Shaver and Senator Andrew Jones. The Wiregrass will be taken care of under the “Rebuild Alabama� program, also. They have needs that have not been met since Big Jim Folsom built the Ross Clark Circle around Dothan. Every Wiregrass legislator voted for the Governor’s “Rebuild Alabama� including Senators Donnie Chesteen and Jimmy Holley as well as House members Steve Clouse, Paul Lee, Dexter Grimsley, Jeff Sorrells, Rhett Marquis, and Wes Allen. The state dock’s expansion will be invaluable for not only the Mobile-Baldwin area but for the entire state. Our automakers like Mercedes, Hyundai, and Honda will be
able to ship their vehicles within state. Our poultry farmers will have more available markets. This aspect appealed to North Alabama legislative leaders like Representative Nathaniel Ledbetter and Senators Steve Livingston, Clay Scofield and Garlan Gudger. These fellows will also get some much anticipated road projects for their Sand Mountain and North Alabama areas. Every Republican legislator from the Mobile-Baldwin County area voted for passage. Representatives Chris Pringle and Victor Gaston were the whips in the House. State Senators David Sessions, Jack Williams and Chris Elliott spearheaded the effort in the Senate. Working quietly behind the scenes to make sure that the docks expansion was part of the “Rebuild Alabama� program was former Mobile-Baldwin
Congressman, Jo Bonner. This quiet southern gentleman is a power to be reckoned with in this administration. He worked hard and alone with his big sister, Kay Ivey, to put this plan together. They worked the Legislature together, diligently day and night to secure passage, and they did it the right way. The best decision and accomplishment Governor Kay Ivey achieved is getting Congressman Jo Bonner to be her Chief of Staff and right hand. In addition, our coal industry will be helped immensely by the docks expansion. The outstanding Walker County delegation of Senator Greg Reed and Representatives Connie Rowe and Tim Wadsworth worked for passage for this reason and other important road projects are in the works for their area. Governor Ivey has called for a Special Election
for the vacant House Seat 42. This Seat was held by longtime Representative Jimmy Martin of Clanton, who recently passed away. The Primary will be August 20. It is definitely a Republican district and has always been a Chilton County seat, but it may move to Autauga. The population of Autauga has grown so much that almost exactly the same number of voters are in Autauga as Chilton. There are three candidates in the Primary from Chilton and they are all beating each other up. The lone candidate from Autauga, Van Smith, is favored to win the Seat. He will more than likely prevail. He is extremely popular, qualified and connected. Smith has the endorsement of ALFA and the business interests in the state. He is a longtime ALFA and rural co-op board member. It is still a quasi-rural district.
DEATH NOTICES BURT Vera Maxine Wright - 87, passed away on Monday, July 29. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, August 1 at Burt Chapel-Valley Head with Rev. Ian Conerly officiating. Burial followed in Valley Head Cemetery.
KERBY Charles Howard Bohannon - 92 of Scottsboro, passed away on Saturday, July 27 at his residence. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 2 at 6:30pm at Faith Covenant Church of God. Imonell Corbin - 89 of Henagar, passed away on Tuesday, July 30 at Collinsville Health and Rehab. Funeral services were held at 11am on Thursday, August 1 at Keryb Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Jeffrey Wootten and Dennis Hall officiating. Burial followed in Concord Cemetery.
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Chapel. Burial followed in Chattanooga National Cemetery. Doris “Sue� Frady Lipscomb - 78 of Huntsville, passed away on Tuesday, July 23 at Regency Retirement Village in Huntsville. A graveside service will be held at 3pm on Sunday, August 11 at Mountain Home Cemetery with Bro. Bolan Clay officiating. Lisa Ann O’Tinger Goggins - 54 of West Blocton, passed away on Wednesday, July 24 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, August 3 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Bros. Laymon Willoughby and David Brown officiating. Burial followed in New Home Cemetery.
RAINSVILLE Waylon Smith - 74 of Fort Payne, passed away on Tuesday, July 23 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Friday, July 26 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Brian Thomas and Mason Martin officiating. Burial followed in Miller’s Chapel Cemetery.
Eulene Dugan - 87 of Henagar, passed away on Thursday, July 25. Funeral mass were held at 11am on Monday, July 29 at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church.
Gary Bell - 64 of Rainsville, passed away on Wednesday, July 24 at DeKalb Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 1pm on Saturday, July 27 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Steve Webster and Larry Kirby officiating. Burial followed in Trinity Cemetery.
Mary Jo Morrow - 62 of Fort Payne, passed away on Sunday, July 28. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, August 1 at Wilson Funeral Home with Rev. David McCarrell officiating. Burial followed in Fischer Cemetery.
Milford “Buck� Roebuck - 84 of Henagar, passed away on Thursday, July 25 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 11am on Monday, July 29 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Larry Kirby officiating.
CORNER STONE Bessie Baker Stoner - 94, passed away on Tuesday, July 23. Funeral services were held at 5pm on Wednesday, July 31 at Corner Stone Funeral
Roger Dell Waldrop - 75 of Sylvania, passed away on Friday, July 26 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Sunday, July 28 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bros. Franklin Waldrop and Freddy Waldrop officiating. Burial followed in Kirk Memorial Gardens. Michael Ray Bryant - 23 of Albertville, passed away on Friday, July 26 at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Tuesday, July 30 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Tim Coker officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.
Hollis White - 81 of Rainsville, passed away on Saturday, July 27 at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Monday, July 29 at Rainsville Community Church with Bros. Cates Noles, Melvin Dawson, Tony Thomas, Brad Thomas and Reggie Byrum officiating. Burial followed in Kirk Memorial Gardens. Marjorie Davis - 81 of Rainsville, passed away on Sunday, July 28 at Crowne Health Care. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Tuesday, July 30 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Kevin McCreless officiating. Burial followed in Mountain View Memory Gardens.
W.T. WILSON Fitzhugh Artis - 83 of Lacy Springs, passed away on Wednesday, July 24. A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Friday, August 2 at Beech Spring Cemetery near Union Grove. Betty Guffey McClendon - 78 of Dutton, passed away on Wednesday, July 24. Funeral services were held at 4pm on Saturday, July 27 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Chaney’s Chapel Cemetery. Jewell Marie Browder - 89 of Henagar, passed away on Wednesday, July 24. Funeral services were held at 12pm on Friday, July 26 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with Bros. Randy Hairston and Dwight Gorham officiating. Burial followed in Union Grove Cemetery at Dutton. Joan Rochele Sparks - 44 of Sylvania, passed away on Saturday, July 27. A memorial service was held at 4pm on Saturday, August 3 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in Union Grove Cemetery at Dutton. Jimmy Proctor - 63 of Rainsville, passed away on Sunday, July 28. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Thursday, August 1 at Cunningham Bridge Church of God & Prophecy with Bro. Danny Whitaker officiating. Burial followed in Trinity Cemetery (Burnt Church).
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