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• Gutsy Calls Win Championships • Rams Rough Up the Indians

• Inside The Statehouse • Ivey Completes Cancer Treatment

• It's Been a Busy Week for DSCO's Narcotics and Interdiction Team

FP PASSES BUDGET

$25.9M Budget includes Raise for City Employees

SAMUEL HOTALEN OF FORT PAYNE

Jury Convicts FP Man of Assaulting an Officer

The Council's 2020 budget includes a raise for City employees as well as a $150,000 allotment for the City School System. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

By Southern Torch Staff DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — District Attorney Mike O’Dell announced the conviction of 26 year-old James Michael Lewis of Fort Payne for assault second degree. According to Assistant District Attorney Summer McWhorter, the trial took place yesterday (October 8, 2019) before a DeKalb County jury in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Jeremy Taylor.

The defendant was arrested April 6, 2019 for the assault of a Fort Payne police officer.

ADA McWhorter expressed her appreciation to the jury and the Fort Payne officers who testified: Derek Killian, Carl White, and Tony Dorsett.

District Attorney O’Dell said, “I appreciate all who were involved in this case. It’s important that we hold people accountable for assaulting law enforcement officers while they are trying to perform their lawful duties.�

Lewis was convicted on the charge of assault second degree. He is set for sentencing before Judge Taylor on November 12, 2019 where he faces a sentence of up to ten years.

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FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The City of Fort Payne held their regularly scheduled council meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

The fiscal year 2020 budget was passed in the amount of $25,930,000, which includes a step raise for City employees and $150,000 that goes toward the Fort Payne City School System.

After planning

committee approval, the Council agreed to suspend the rules and approve 37 acres of property located at 4408 Gault Avenue North across from Heil from C-3 (Highway Business District) to M-1 (Light Industrial District).

According to real estate developer Randy Wilson of Wilson Realty, “we’re trying to move forward.�

Executive Director Jimmy Durham of the DeKalb County Economic Improvement Authority addressed the Council

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granted tax abatements to YS, Inc. (equipment) • Authorized James Payton to apply for a Rebuild Alabama Grant which will fund roadwork and lighting for the new school.

After the meeting, the Council went into executive session, but no action was taken.

The next meeting of the Fort Payne City Council will be held on Tuesday, November 5 at 12pm in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall.

Raye Honored by Legacy of Hope

By Zach Hester Reporter zach@southerntorch.com

Trudy Raye of the DeKalb County Probate Office and Chris Meeks, Executive Director of Legacy of Hope. (Submitted Photo)

regarding tax abatements pertaining Young Holding, Inc. and YS Inc. on their expansion across from Grace Presbyterian Church. This expansion will employ 12-15 new people in less than one year.

In other business, the Council: • Approved Resolution 2019-40, amending Resolution 2018-11 granting abatements to Young Holding, Inc. (land) • Approved Resolution 2019-41, amending Resolution 2018-22 which

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Last week, Legacy of Hope, Alabama’s Organ and Tissue Donation Alliance, hosted their Inaugural Stars of Hope Gala.

Trudy Raye of the DeKalb County Probate Office was one of the over 100 individuals recognized for contributions to supporting organ and tissue donation.

The Gala was held to

honor many Legacy of Hope partners that make organ and tissue donation possible. The evening’s speaker was Kenneth P. Moritsugu, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P.M., Rear Admiral, USPHS (retired). After losing both his wife and daughter, who happened to be organ donors, in separate automobile accidents, Dr. Moritsugu has been involved with donation and transplantation.

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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 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.

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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.

October 19, Boy Scout Troop 18 Pancake Breakfast - Come out and support Scottsboro's own Boy Scout Troop 18 for their fall pancake breakfast on Saturday, October 19 from 7am-10am! It's All You Can Eat Pancakes for $6 at the First United Methoist Church in Scottsboro.

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October 19, RTI 7th Annual Great Pumpkin Run - Dress up in your Halloween costume and come on out to the 7th Annual Rainsville Technology Institute (RTI) Great Pumpkin Run! The race begins in the RTI parking lot at 8am.

Pre-registration is $25 and race day registration is $30. All proceeds will benefit the Children's Advocacy Center.

October 20, Flat Rock Church Singing - A gospel singing will be held at Flat Rock Church near Grove Oak on Sunday, October 20 at 5pm with The Believers as the guest singers. The church is located on County Road 356 near High Falls Park.

October 27, Sylvania Baptist Singing - Sylvania Baptist Church's regular 4th Sunday night singing will be held on Sunday, October 27 at 5:30pm with ClearVision as the special singers.

November 2, Geraldine Class of 1974 Reunion - The Geraldine High School Class of 1974 will be holding their 45 Year Reunion on Saturday, November 2 at 5:30pm at Top of the River. Please RSVP with Shirley Rogers at (256) 659-6283.

“We rely on our dedicated Ambassadors to reach the communities we serve, our hospital partners who build a culture of donation, medical examiners and coroners, funeral homes and community outreach organizations who bridge gaps through education and dedication to our mission,” said Ann Rayburn of Legacy of Hope via a press release. “All of these people are Stars of Hope to the nearly 1,500 men, women and children waiting for an organ transplant in Alabama.”

Nine crystal award honorees were recognized for their significant contributions to the mission of Legacy of Hope.

Those honorees were: • Decatur Morgan Hospital, Outstanding Performance LifeEnhancing Tissue Donation • Elizabeth Vernon, Palliative Care, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center • Dr. Gregory Ayers, Director of Palliative Medicine, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center • Scott Belton, Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences • Sara Macedon, Perioperative Services, UAB Hospital

• Rose Anthony, Director of Risk Management, DCH Regional Medical Center • Shelby County License Department, Outstanding Donor Registry Rate • Nikki Norman, Trauma Surgical ICU Manager, DCH Regional Medical Center • Neal Parker, Founder, “Hook a Line, Save a Life” Tournament in memory of his son, Ryan Parker “This year, thanks to our many Stars of Hope honorees, Legacy of Hope recovered more organs and tissues for transplant than in any year of our history,” states Chris Meeks, Executive Director Legacy of Hope. “Through their efforts, families feel confident in the decision to donate and more people’s lives are saved and enhanced through transplantation. We are eternally grateful to the generous individuals who register to donate and the families that support donation.”

Today, over 100,000 people are waiting for organ transplants across America. On average, 22 of those die each day because there aren’t enough organs available. For more information on how to register as an organ donor, please visit www. legacyofhope.org.

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Narcotics & Interdiction Team Busy Over the Last Two Weeks

By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Over the last two weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics and Interdiction team has been busy. Multiple arrests have been made as a result of investigations and assisting local police departments in narcotics cases.

A DeKalb County Narcotics Agent who serves on the state task force conducted a traffic stop Saturday, September 28th at the intersection of Highway 35 and County Road 19 in Section.

With the help of a K-9 unit, the Agent located approximately 110 grams of Methamphetamine.

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(29 of Stevenson), Whitney Paige Rollins (25 of Scottsboro), and Keri Brooke Winkles (30 of Scottsboro) were charged with Trafficking in Methamphetamine and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. All were taken to the Jackson County Detention Center where they remain on a $25,300 bond.

On Tuesday, October 1st, The DeKalb County Narcotics Unit went to a residence located off of Barry Street in Powell to follow up on multiple drug complaints that were received through the sheriff’s office tip line.

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Patterson was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance and Possession with Intent to Distribute. Bowen was charged with one count of Possession of Controlled Substance.

On Thursday, October 3rd, officers with the Sylvania Police Department answered a call with the Department of Human Resources (DHR) on County Road 407.

While there, Sylvania Officers noticed drug paraphernalia. They contacted the Narcotics Unit and a search warrant was obtained. While executing the search warrant, a large amount of marijuana as well as methamphetamine was located. Evidence that is consistent with a growing operation was also found at the location.

Jack Edward Metcalf Jr. (50 of Sylvania) and Brendie Mae Freeman (23

of Sylvania) were arrested at the residence. Both were arrested for Marijuana Possession 1st Degree, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Friday October 4th, a Fyffe Police Officer Conducted a traffic stop on County Road 400 near the intersection with County Road 43. During the stop, the Narcotics and Interdiction team was contacted, and a search of the vehicle revealed nearly half an ounce of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Todd Owen Jackson (44 of Grove Oak) and Kimelia Dunham (61 of Grove Oak) were arrested on scene.

Both were charged of Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Also, after a further investigation of the incident on Saturday, October 5th, regarding the child left unattended the Narcotics Unit has pursued

additional charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Marijuana 1st on Dustin Smith (31 of Collinsville).

On Wednesday, October 9th agents of the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit conducted a traffic stop on US 11 North in Collinsville. During the traffic stop, agents observed marijuana within the vehicle. The driver, Hailey Osborn (42 of Collinsville) was placed under arrest. While inventorying the vehicle, there was also methamphetamine located within the vehicle.

Osborn was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Also on Wednesday, October 9th, Narcotics and Criminal Interdiction agents executed a search warrant on County 121 in Fort Payne. During a search of the residence, agents found methamphetamine as well as assorted drug

paraphernalia, which resulted in the arrest of Steven Spencer (50 of Fort Payne), Amber Bradshaw (23 of Fort Payne), and Teresa Spencer (36 of Fort Payne).

All were charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

DHR was called for the safety of the children and removed them from the residence.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the Arrests: “The hard work and late nights continue to pay off for our Narcotics Team. We’re blessed to have such a dedicated group at work in our county.� “They will continue to work on attacking our county’s drug problem. As most crimes are drug related, these guys are on the frontline to ensuring the safety of our communities,� he said. “God Bless!�

Concluded Sheriff Welden.

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POLITICS

Senate Campaigns Ivey Completes Cancer Treatment

Report 3Q Funds

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Tuesday was the deadline for candidates in the Alabama U.S. Senate race to report their financial haul for the third fundraising quarter of 2019, which ended on September 30.

U.S. Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) reported $2 million raised in this quarter, bringing his total for this election cycle to $9.25 million with $5 million cash on hand.

The Republican candidates seeking to challenge Jones, reported the following numbers: • Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore reported $63,000 in the third quarter for a total of $80,000 in the cycle with $34,000 cash on hand • Businessman Stanley Adair of Haleyville reported $149,000 during the third quarter with a

balance of $3,000 to end the quarter • State Rep. Arnold Mooney raised $243,000 in third quarter contributions for a total of $541,000 with $386,000 cash on hand • Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill received $378,000 in contributions during the third quarter and has raised $595,000 total with $738,000 cash on hand. Merrill's campaign also took out a loan of $250,000 during the quarter. • Former Auburn Head Coach Tommy Tuberville reported $373,000 for a total of $794,000.

Tuberville loaned his campaign $1 million dollars. He ends the quarter with $1.5 million cash on hand. • U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne reported $2.5 million cash on hand and raised $408,000 during the third quarter.

The election for U.S. Senate will coincide with Alabama's presidential primary on March 3, 2020.

By Zach Hester Reporter zach@southerntorch.com

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Last week, Governor Kay Ivey announced that she had completed radiation treatment for lung cancer. She is expected to make a full recovery.

Last month, Gov. Ivey stated that her diagnosis was a “tiny, isolated malignancy.� At that time, she went through an outpatient procedure at UAB Hospital and returned to her regular schedule the following week.

In a statement released on Friday, October 11, the Governor said: “Three weeks ago, I

Last week, Governor Kay Ivey announced the completion of radiation treatment for lung cancer. She is expected to make a full recovery. (Marvin Gentry | Reuters)

announced that during a routine exam, my longtime family physician discovered a tiny, isolated malignancy on my lung.

The day after I shared this news, I went in for an outpatient procedure, which allowed me to begin a series of specialized radiation treatments.

“In a continued commitment to being fully transparent, I am happy to report that I have completed my radiation treatments. My doctor and I believe that based on the early stage it was discovered and the type of treatment it required, I expect to make a full recovery.

“I also want to encourage the people of Alabama to have regular checkups with their doctor. Certainly, I remain very grateful this was detected so early. “I am constantly reminded that I have so much for which to be thankful; God has been incredibly gracious to me.

My blessings in life absolutely include serving the good people of Alabama. Your constant prayers and support enable me to continue leading our great state into a promising future. “Together, we will build a better Alabama.

May God continue to bless each of you and this great state we call home.�

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Inside The Statehouse Congressman Jack Edwards — An Alabama Legend Passes Away

By Steve Flowers Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — One of the most outstanding congressmen and leaders in Alabama history is Congressman Jack Edwards. He passed away three weeks ago at age 91.

He was born with the full name of William Jackson Edwards, III. However, he was always known as Jack. Although he was renowned as a Mobile/Baldwin County Congressman, he was born and raised in Jefferson County. He received his early education in public schools and graduated high school in Homewood.

He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1946. He continued his military service from 1946 through 1951, and served during the Korean War. Following his military service, he attended the University of Alabama where he earned his

Bachelor’s degree in 1952 and law degree two years later. While at the University, he was elected President of the Student Government Association.

He was also a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity and Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honor society. After law school, he taught business law at the University and married Jolane Vander Sys. They were married for 66 years and have two children.

In 1956, he moved to Point Clear in Mobile and began the practice of law in Mobile County. Eight years later he was elected Congressman from the famous first district which is primarily comprised of Mobile and Baldwin counties.

Edwards went to Congress in what is referred to as the Southern Goldwater Landslide. The South voted overwhelmingly for the Republican nominee, Barry Goldwater. In fact,

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the South pulled the straight Republican lever that day and has never looked back. Alabama and five other Deep South states changed parties in November of 1964.

A Republican presidential candidate had not carried Alabama in over 70 years, and we had also had no Republican congressmen in those 70-plus years.

Prior to that fateful November, 1964 day, we had eight congressmen.

All eight were Democrats.

Five of the eight were wiped out by Republicans that day. Those new GOP Congressmen went on to distinguished careers.

Along with Jack Edwards, Bill Dickinson was elected from Montgomery, Jim Martin from Gadsden, and John Buchanan from Birmingham.

Edwards and Dickinson had been friends since college.

They both had been railroad lawyers when they were approached to run for Congress in 1964.

They both may have been surprised to have been elected. However, they went on to do great work together in Congress.

Both were experts on

national defense and supported the defense industry. Edwards served on the Defense Appropriations Committee. Dickinson rose to be the ranking Republican on Armed Services.

Jack Edwards served in Congress exactly 20 years, from 1965 to 1985, with distinction. He was never seriously challenged politically during those 20 years. He decided to leave Congress at the fairly young age of 54. Edwards then wrote the book on how to contribute and have an effect on progress of the state after life in Congress.

He again began a law practice in Mobile. He joined the prestigious Hand Arendall law firm.

Edwards began the Governmental Affairs arm of the firm. This began a practice followed by other well-known firms in Birmingham.

Edwards had developed a close friendship and working relationship with President Reagan. He had strongly supported President Reagan’s

military buildup as the ranking Republican on the Defense Subcommittee on Appropriations.

He served a stint as Chairman of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce.

Like many other Mobilians, he and his wife settled in Fairhope near Point Clear. Edwards served on the Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama System from 1988 to 1999, and was President Pro Tem of the Board before retirement.

Additionally, he served on the corporate boards of the Southern Company as well as Northrup Grumman Corporation.

Through his board memberships and Washington connections,

he was instrumental in Airbus choosing to locate in Mobile.

When he left Congress in 1984 he essentially handpicked his successor, State Senator Sonny Callahan.

Mr. Callahan served in Congress for 18 years, from 1984 to 2002.

Callahan then endorsed his successor, Josiah “Jo�

Bonner. Congressman Bonner served the district for 10 years with honor and distinction. Bonner is now Governor Ivey’s Chief of Staff and basically her right arm.

The First District has had a history of outstanding congressmen. The greatest may be the Honorable Jack Edwards.

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LEGALS

LEGALS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR HAMILTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

Docket No.: 19A134 IN RE: The Adoption of A.G. Millwood

Case No.: 2019-284 IN RE: The Estate of William Schoonmaker, deceased

Michelle Kathleen Grissinger and Rachel Leann Grissinger v. Jessie Delaney Millwood TO: JESSIE DELANEY MILLWOOD You are hereby notified that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights has been filed in the Circuit Court for Hamilton County, 625 Georgia Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402, and will be heard before Honorable L. Marie Williams; and that your last known address is in either Hamilton County, Tennessee or Fort Payne, Alabama, but your current whereabouts are unknown so that ordinary service of process cannot be served upon you. It is ORDERED that unless you appear and defend said complaint within 30 days after the last publication date of this Notice, a default judgment may be taken against you resulting in the termination of any parental rights you may have to A.G. Millwood, born to Rachel Leann Grissinger in Hamilton County, Tennessee on February 28, 2007.

ATTORNEY: Misty L. Harris, Esq. Harris Law Firm, PLLC 544 East Main Street Chattanooga, Tenn. 37408 (423) 541-1100 To be published: October 11, 18, 25 and November 1

NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Jason Foster and Jacob Foster, personal representatives, on the 27th day of September, 2019, by the Honorable Victor Manning, 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 time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Jason Foster and Jacob Foster, personal representatives To be published: October 4, 11, 18

LEGALS ABANDONED VEHICLE SALE NOVEMBER 8, 2019 Vehicle will be sold if not claimed by previous owner ON or before date of sale.

VIN: JS1VS55A552106836 Blue 2005 Suzuki MC. If you are the previous owner, please contact Melonee Green at Fort Payne Power Sports at (256) 997-9115.

If not claimed by the previous owner ON or before noon on November 8, the vehicle will be sold at public auction.

IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA

Letters testamentary of said deceased having been granted to Wendy Haynes, personal representative, on the 26th day of September, 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 time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Case No.: PC-2019-36

Wendy Haynes, personal representative

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Letters of Administration of said Deceased having been granted to JENNIFER WILLIAMSON BURNS, on the 5th day of October, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate of DeKalb County, Alabama, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by the law or the same will be barred.

To be published: October 4, 11, 18

To be published: October 11, 18

LEGALS

Michael L. Thorton, Attorney for Jennifer Williamson Burns To be published: October 18, 25, November 1

LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No.: 2019-281 IN RE: The Estate of Donna Jo Hairel, deceased NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS

LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No.: 2019-285 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JULE LILES, DECEASED PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES NOTICE Letters Testamentary upon the estate of Jule Liles, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned on the 11th day of October, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate of said county, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

Melissa Luther, Personal Representative To be published: October 18, 25 and November 1

LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No.: 2019-288 IN RE: The Estate of Blanch E. Bledsoe, deceased NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Patrick H. Tate, as County Administrator of the Estate of Blanch E. Bledsoe, deceased, on the 5th day of October 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie E. Osborn, Judge of Probate. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by or the same will be barred.

Patrick H. Tate, County Administrator of the Estate of Blanch E. Bledsoe To be published: October 11, 18, 25

LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No.: 2019-289 IN RE: The Estate of William H. Bledsoe, deceased NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to Patrick H. Tate, as County Administrator of the Estate of William H. Bledsoe, deceased,

on the 5th day of October 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie E. Osborn, Judge of Probate. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by or the same will be barred.

Patrick H. Tate, County Administrator of the Estate of Blanch E. Bledsoe To be published: October 11, 18, 25

LEGALS IN THE PROBATE COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA Case No.: 2019-293 IN RE: The Estate of Allen Wayne Hatley, deceased NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS TAKE NOTICE that Letters of Administration having been granted to JACKIE HATLEY, as Administrator of the Estate of ALLEN WAYNE HATLEY. deceased, on the 15 day of October 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie E. Osborn, Judge of Probate.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all persons having claims against the said Estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law or the same will be barred.

Jackie Hatley, Administrator of the Estate of Allen Wayne Hatley, deceased To be published: October 18, 25 and November 1

DEATH NOTICES RAINSVILLE Helen Walker - 83 of Rainsville, formerly of Fayetteville, Tenn., passed away on Tuesday, October 8 at Erlanger Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 11am on Friday, October 11 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Mountain View Memory Gardens.

Jerry Hamby - 71 of Rainsville, passed away on Friday, October 11 at Marshall Medical Center South. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Monday, October 14 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Warren’s Graveyard.

Janice Keener Wilks - 75 of Fyffe, passed away on Tuesday, October 15 at Shepherd’s Cove. A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, October 19 at Word of Life Ministry in Fort Payne.

W.T. WILSON Fred L. Robinson - 90 of Trussville, formerly of Collinsville, passed away on Tuesday, October 8. A graveside service was held at 1pm on Saturday, October 12 at Lebanon Cemetery.

Kimberly Dawn Rhoden - 53 of Powell, passed away on Thursday, October 10.

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Bernice Portwood Harris - 89 of Dawson, passed away on Saturday, October 12.

Funeral services were held at 2pm on Monday, October 14 at WT Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial following in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

CROSSVILLE Jimmie McCormick Walker - 82 of Crossville, passed away on Saturday, October 12 at Crossville Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at 11am on Wednesday, October 16 at Crossville Memorial Chapel with burial

following in DeKalb Memorial Gardens.

CORNER STONE Clarence Nelson Lane - 87 of Henagar, passed away on Sunday, October 13 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Friday, October 18 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with burial following in Biddle Cemetery.

Crystal Blevins - 42 of Pisgah, passed away on Thursday, October 10 at Huntsville Hospital.

Funeral services were held at 2pm on Sunday, October 13 at Kerby Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in Beulah’s Chapel Cemetery.

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SCOREBOARD • WEEK sEVEN •

Collinsville 56, Asbury 6 Fyffe 42, Cedar Bluff 0

North Sand Mtn. 48, Ider 7 Fort Payne 36, Buckhorn 35 Plainview 41, Brindlee Mtn. 6

Ragland 26, Valley Head 14 Sylvania 63, New Hope 21

Gutsy Calls Win Championships

By Amy Thrash Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com

PHOTO BY AMY THRASH

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats are the 6A Region 8 Champs after defeating the Buckhorn Bucks 36-35 in overtime last Thursday night.

In the first quarter with 6:30 remaining, the Bucks scored on a 80-yard touchdown run to take the early lead, 7-0.

With 8:19 remaining in the second quarter, Hunter Love dashed into the end zone for the Fort Payne Wildcats. The extra point attempt by Alex McPherson was good to tie the game 7-7.

With :22 remaining in the first half, J.D Blalock connected with Carter Pinholster on a 50-yard

pass to give the Wildcats the 14-7 lead going into the half.

In the third quarter Fort Payne struck again with a 7-yard touchdown run from Love, giving the Wildcats the 21-7 lead with 5:55 left in the third.

Buckhorn answered back with a 70-yard touchdown making the score 21-14 at the end of the third.

With 9:17 remaining in the fourth quarter Matthew Shaddix scored from 7-yards out giving the Wildcats the 28-14 lead. Buckhorn answered back with a touchdown to make the score 28-21 with 6:15 left in the fourth. The Bucks raced into the endzone once again to tie the game 28-28 with .27 seconds remaining in the game.

The Wildcats attempted

a 52-yard field goal for the win but the snap was bad, sending the game into overtime.

Buckhorn had the ball first in overtime and completed a touchdown pass. The PAT was good giving the Bucks, the 35-28 lead. Love punched it in from 1-yard out for the Wildcats. The Fort Payne Wildcats made a gutsy call and went for two.

Love bulldozed into the endzone to win the game 36-35.

Hunter Love led the WIldcats with three touchdowns for the night and scored the winning 2-point conversion, making him the Southern Torch Standout of the Night.

“It was a very exciting game with great plays from both teams’’,

said Head Coach Chris Elmore. “Buckhorn deserves a lot of credit for forcing the game into overtime after being down two toucdowns in the fourth quarter, but give our team credit for not losing their composure and executing in overtime and on the 2 point play that won the game.

Hunter Love had a great game with over 200 yards rushing but our offensive line and receivers deserve recognition as well for the way they blocked for him. It’s great for our kids to have won the Region two years in a row. I am very proud of our Assistant coaches and players.”

Fort Payne will host the Hazel Green Trojans on Friday.

Rams Rough Up the Indians Bisons Paw the Hornets

Braiden Thomas scored the final touchdown of the night on a 77-yard run. (Photo by Kristy Gallagher) on a 31-yard by Garreth the third quarter, the

By Marla Jones Anderson, with 6:19 Sylvania Rams scored on a Sports Editor remaining in the first.

35-yard gallop into the marla@southerntorch.com After two personal foul endzone by Gareth Anderson. At the end of NEW HOPE, Ala. — The calls called on the Rams, the New Hope Indians the third quarter, Smith Sylvania Rams defeated scored to start the second connected with Johnson on the New Hope Indians, quarter.

With 7:06 a 50-yard pass to broaden 63-21 to win their fifth remaining in the first half, the Ram lead to 56-14. consecutive game this Sylvania answered back In the fourth, several season and giving them a with a 33-yard connection underclassmen had the 6-1 for the 2019 football from Smith to Jordan opportunity to see playing season thus far.

Johnson.

New Hope cut the time for the Sylvania Rams.

Keenan Wilbanks took Rams lead to 14, scoring on With 6:56 remaining in the the opening kickoff and ballgame, Freshman ran it in for the touchdown a 28-yard run with 2:46 remaining in the second Braiden Thomas charged with just :15 ticked off the quarter.

With 1:45 down the left side for 77 timeclock. The extra point remaining in the half, yards, for the Ram attempt was good, giving Smith connected on a touchdown. With 2:01 the Rams the early 7-0 70-yard pass to Wilbanks, remaining in the game, advantage. After a Indian to increase the Ram lead to New Hope scored to make fumble, recovered by 35-14. After three-and-out, the final score of the night, Styles Hughes, the Rams the Rams took advantage 63-21. scored on a Brody Smith of :37 remaining in the first Jordan Johnson led the connection to Grant half, with a Smith Rams with 5 catches for Atchley. The Rams took the connection to Wilbanks for 153 yards and two 14-0 lead with only two the 13-yard touchdown touchdowns. minutes into the first pass.

The Rams took the They will host the quarter. After a 42-14 advantage, into the Pisgah Eagles in region three-and-out for the half. play on Friday night.

Indians, the Rams scored With 4:16 remaining in

The Ider Hornets try to get away from a herd of Bison. (Photo by Cheryl Boydston)

By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com

HIGDON, Ala. — The Ider Hornets fell to the North Sand Mountain Bisons, 48-7 on Friday night.

With 3:51 remaining in the first quarter, Jayden Culpepper connected with Landon Green, on a 21-yard pass, and scored the first of four touchdowns for the Bisons. The extra point attempt was good and North Sand Mountain lead the Ider Hornets, 7-0. With 2:47 left in the first quarter, Culpepper catches a 43-yard pass from Green for a Bison touchdown. The extra point attempt was good, giving NSM the 14-0 advantage.

Just inside the second quarter, NSM scores to broaden the Bison lead to 21-0.

With :54 remaining in the first half, Culpepper scored his third touchdown of the night for the Bisons, making the score 27-0 going into the half.

Coming back from the half, the Bisons scored fast and often against the Ider Hornets. Culpepper scored his final touchdown of the night on making the score 34-0. Fernando Luna and Jonah Pennighton both added a touchdown for the Bisons to give the Bisons the 48-0 lead at the end of the third.

Seth Hawkins added the only points on the board for the Ider Hornets with a 6-yard scramble into the endzone. The kick was good, making the final score 48-7.

For North Sand Mountain, Jayden Culpepper caught 7 passes for 182 yards and scored four touchdowns.

Ider will host the Cedar Bluff Tigers (5-2) while North Sand Mountain will travel to take on the Fyffe Red Devils (7-0).

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Tigers Fall to Ragland Devils Shutout Cedar Bluff

By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — The Valley Head Tigers were defeated by the Ragland Purple Devils in non-region play, 24-14 on Friday night.

The Purple Devils struck first, scoring on a 2-yard dash into the endzone. The extra point attempt failed, making the score 6-0 with 5:06 remaining in the first quarter.

The Purple Devils added more points on the board with a 40-yard pass connection. The Purple Devils successfully went for two, making the score 12-0 with 11:47 remaining in the first half.

Ragland opened up the second half with a 4-yard touchdown run. The Purple Devils went for two but were unsuccessful,

Jordan Burt rushed for 200 yards and scored two touchdowns against Ragland. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) making the score 18-0.

Valley Head mounted a comeback late in the third quarter. Jordan Burt ran in from 55-yards out on a quarterback keeper.

Marlon Trinidad brought in the two-point conversion, making the score 18-8.

With :37 remaining in the third, Burt scored his second touchdown of the night on another quarterback keeper from 11-yards out. The Tigers went for two but were unsuccessful.

The Purple Devils scored their final touchdown of the night, on a 5-yard run. Ragland went for two but were unsuccessful, making the final score of the night, 24-14.

The Ragland Purple Devils racked up 311 offensive yards compared to Valley Head’s 366.

Jordan Burt led the Valley Head Tigers with 200 yards on 20 carries and scored two touchdowns for the night. Marlon Trinidad finished the night with 139 yards on 24 carries.

The Valley Head Tigers will face R.A. Hubbard on the road in region play on Friday night.

The Fyffe Red Devils shutout Cedar Bluff last week, 42-0. (Photo by Cheryl Boydston)

By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com CEDAR BLUFF, Ala. — The Fyffe Red Devils shutout the Cedar Bluff Tigers, 42-0 on Friday night.

The Cedar Bluff Tigers tried to play keep-away with the Fyffe Red Devils in the opening quarter. The Red Devils only ran one offensive play in the first quarter, scoring on a 64-yard touchdown with 1:34 remaining.

With 9:17 remaining in the second, Ike Rowell stampeded from 25-yards out to double the score. Zach Pryon scored at the half on a 14-yard quarterback keeper with 3:48 remaining in the second quarter. The Red Devils successfully went for two and carried the 20-0 lead into the half.

With 6:56 remaining in the third, Rowell scampered in from 2-yards out. Rowell also brought in the two-point conversion, giving the Red Devils the 28-0 advantage. WIth 2:00 remaining in the third, Kyle Dukes galloped in from 18-yards out. The point after attempt by Brody Dalton gave Fyffe the 35-0 lead.

The Red Devils added the last points on the board with a 5-yard run by Will Stephens.

The extra point attempt was good to make the final score, 42-0.

Fyffe will host the North Sand Mountain Bisons on Friday night.

Region Win for Bears Panthers Attack the Rams

By Marla Jones Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

The Plainview Bears defeated Brindlee Mountain last week for their first region win of the season. (Photo by Tanya Haney Jones)

By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com GRANT, Ala. — The Plainview Bears defeated the Brindlee Mountain Lions, 41-6 in region play on Friday night.

The Plainview Bears scored fast and often against the Brindlee Mountain Lions, scoring 20 unanswered points in the first quarter. With 9:54 remaining in the first, Brody McCurdy scored on a 3-yard rushing touchdown. The extra point attempt by Geo Chapparo was good, giving the Bears the early 7-0 lead. With 6:26 remaining in the first, Logan Bell brought it in from 44-yards out for the score. The kick by Chapparo was good.

With only :03 remaining in the first, Bell brought it in from 20 yards out, making the score 20-0.

With 10:47 remaining in the second, Noah White scored on a 12-yard rushing touchdown. The kick by Chapparo was good. With 7:12 remaining in the first half, Plainview tacted on seven more points, when White made the 42-yard pass connection to Corey Blair. The point after attempt by Chapparo was good, giving the Bears the 34-0 advantage going into the half.

Plainview scored their final touchdown of the night with 3:03 remaining in the third quarter on a 9-yard rushing touchdown by Dillion McCullough. The kick by Chapparo was good.

Brindlee Mountain avoided the shutout scoring on a 9-yard rushing touchdown with 3:45 remaining in the game. The point after attempt failed, making the final score 41-6.

The Plainview Bears racked up 367 yards compared to Brindlee Mountain 96. Logan Bell led the Plainview Bears with 119 yards on 5 carries and two touchdowns. Noah White finished the night with 83 yards on 6 carries.

The Plainview Bears will host New Hope in region play on Friday.

ASBURY, Ala. — The Collinsville Panthers defeated the Asbury Rams, 56-6 on Friday night.

The Panthers put points on the board early when Dalton Hughes scored on a 9-yard scamper into the endzone with 7:47 remaining in the opening quarter. The extra point attempt by Jason Perez gave the Panthers the 7-0 advantage. With 6:64 remaining in the first, Kaleb Jones connected with Michael Tucker with a 38-yard pass for the score.

The kick by Perez gave the Panthers the 14-0 lead.

Jones connected with Hughes with a 20-yard pass for the score. The point after attempt by Perez was good. For the fourth Panther touchdown of the night, Jones connected with Garrett Skelton on a 14-yard pass.

The kick by Perez gave the Panthers the 28-0 advantage over the Rams.

Jones intercepted an Asbury pass and returned it for the 24-yard touchdown. The kick by Perez gave the Panthers,

STANDOUT OF THE WEEK On Thursday, October 10, Jayden Culpepper finished 1st place in the Jackson County CrossCounty Championship at Pisgah.

The following day, October 11, he caught 7 passes for 182 yards and four touchdowns in a North Sand Mountain varsity football victory over rival Ider.

He is a senior at North Sand Mountain and has a 4.0 GPA. Congratulations and have a great senior year, Jayden! From Grandmother Gail

Caleb Jones threw for 3 touchdowns and had an interception all in the first quarter of the game. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)

the 35-0 lead going into the second quarter.

Collinsville started the second quarter by scoring on a 4-yard run by Trevor Arnold. The extra point attempt by Oswaldo Gallegos was good, giving the Collinsville Panthers the 42-0 lead. Asbury scored their only points of the night on a 4-yard dash into the endzone with 4:42 remaining in the first half.

The extra point attempt failed, making the score 42-6. With 5:50 remaining in the third, James DeBoard ran the ball in from 23-yards out to broaden the Panther lead to 49-6.

Collinsville scored their final points of the

night on a 34-yard pass connection from DeBoard to Carson Dennis with 9:00 remaining in play, making the score 56-6.

Kaleb Jones threw for three touchdowns and had an interception for a touchdown. Blake Sparks had 2 fumble recoveries in less than two minutes in the first quarter. The Panther defense forced 4 turnovers, 3 fumbles and an interception.

Collinsville had 7 straight touchdowns in the first half while only possessing the ball for less than eight minutes.

The Collinsville Panthers will host Sand Rock on Friday night.

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