Obituary: Rev. Harvey Canady
Rev. Harvey Canady, 71, of Dadeville died Thursday, March 10, 2022 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Mid-Town Hospital, Columbus, GA. A private funeral service for the immediate family was held Monday, March 14, 2022 at Pine Grove Baptist Church, Dadeville at…
Ukrainian and American Pain – We must unplug from Russia and China
I’m turning over my column space to my friend, Dr. Glenn Mollette this week. Mollett a doctor and a writer, is of the opinion we need to disconnect ourselves from a reliance on both Russian and Chinese goods. I couldn’t…
Rebels score four wins in baseball action
By Katie McElvy Double Header vs. Coosa Valley Chambers 12, Coosa Valley 2The Rebels faced Coosa Valley in a double header to start the week and walked away with both wins. In the first game, Coosa Valley got on the…
Obituary: Helen Winslett Tucker
Helen Winslett Tucker, 91, of Mobile, AL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 28, 2022 in Bay Minette, AL. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, March 3 from 1:00 – 2:00pm at Radney’s Funeral Home on…
Obituary: Mr. Phillip Burke
Mr. Phillip Burke 78 of LaFayette, Alabama died Friday March 4, 2022 at the EAMC Lanier Hospital.Phillip was born in West Point, Georgia October 19, 1943 to the late Kelly Paul Burke and the late Leona Bruce Burke, he attended…
Obituary: Mr. Eddie Lee Webb
Mr. Eddie Lee Webb, Sr., 77 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Public Viewing was held on Friday, March 4, 2022, from 12 Noon until 6:00 PM CST at…
Obituary: Mr. Bobby L. Presley
Mr. Bobby L. Presley, 62 of Dadeville, AL, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Piedmont Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA.Public Visitation was held Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Seroyer Funeral Home…
Obituary: Ms. Carol Bernette Heard
Ms. Carol Bernette Heard, 61 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at her home.Graveside Servies was held on Monday, February 28, 2022, 11:00 AM CST at New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery in Camp Hill, AL.…
Obituary: Carol Carmichael Wheeler
Carol Carmichael Wheeler 79 of LaFayette, Alabama passed away on Tuesday March 1, 2022 at the LaFayette Extended Care.She was born to the late Dr. Nicholas Aaron Wheeler, Jr. and the late Caroline Carmichael Wheeler. Carol attended Auburn Universitymajoring in…
Businessman, daughter arrested for drugs after store raided
On 03/02/2022 Agents of the Chambers County Drug Task Force/ Alabama Drug Enforcement Task Force executed a search warrant at Rock’s & More located in Lanett, Chambers County, Alabama. During the search warrant Agents located and recovered Hydrocodone Pills, Oxycodone…
Three Five Points students win Fredonia essay contest
The top three winners have been named in the Five Points School 2022 essay contest conducted by Fredonia Heritage Association, partnering with New Hope Foundation.The top winners, all 8th graders, are Skye Favors, first, Amelleon Huguley, second, and Amellion Staples,…
99-year-Oldreognized during Black Historyprogram
On Sunday, February 27, 2022 Pastor Gary L. Dixon and the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Family dedicated their 2022 Black History Program to Mrs. Catherine Crook. The program was titled “I Am Black Excellence”. Mrs. Crook exemplifies this title in…
Mike’s Musings: Is government benefiting from war
Unlike many of us, I have a healthy distrust towards government and the media. I never ever believe what they tell us, without researching the issue or edict thoroughly. COVID in my opinion, was one of those issues that didn’t…
Celia Maxine Wear Frazer
Born as Celia Wear, Maxine got her new name from her sister Ernestine who borrowed it from a brand of soap. Unlike the soap, the name stuck around and lasted until Maxine had twelve grandkids. And from then on she…
Mr. Joe Louis Dowdell
Mr. Joe Louis Dowdell, 80 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022. Public Visitation was held on Thursday, February 24, 2022, from 12 Noon until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel in LaFayette. Graveside Services…
Mr. William A. (Billy) Brown
Mr.William A. (Billy) Brown 81 of Roanoke, Alabama died Friday February 25, 2022 at his residence.Billy was born in Roanoke, Alabama May 14, 1940 to the late Awbrey Charlie Brown and the late Lois Bailey Brown,he was a member of…
Mrs. Dorothy Blackmon
Mrs. Dorothy Blackmon 76 of Wadley, Alabama died Wednesday February 23, 2022 at her residence. Mrs. Blackmon was born in Sylacauga, Alabama August 7, 1945 to the late Dewey Gable and the late Myrtle Shaddix Gable and she was a…
Mr. Fletcher Edward Pinkard
Mr. Fletcher Edward Pinkard, 75, of Roanoke died Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Tanner Medical Center, Carrollton, GA. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, 150 Banks Road, Roanoke, at…
Paul Douglas Williamson
Paul Douglas Williamson of LaFayette, Alabama died Tuesday, February 22 at East Alabama Medical Center.The family invites folks to attend visiting hours from 10am until noon on Saturday, February 26 at Center Baptist Church, 2511 County Rd 33, LaFayette, Alabama.…
