Obituary: Mrs. Charlotte Barber Fulghum
Mrs. Charlotte Barber Fulghum 71 of LaFayette, Alabama died Tuesday February 2, 2022 at the East Alabama Medical Center.She was born in LaFayette on November 21, 1950 to the late William Pierce Barber, Jr. and the late Kathryn Barber. Charlotte’s…
Obituary: Mrs. Montez Tucker
Mrs. Montez Tucker, 75 of Camp Hill, AL, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at her residence in Camp Hill, AL.Public Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Seroyer Funeral…
Obituary: Mr. Jim Henderson
Mr. Jim Henderson, 82 of Lanett, AL passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his residence in Lanett, AL. Public Visitation was Friday, January 28, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel…
Obituary: Ms. Phillistine Wright
Ms. Phillistine Wright, 64 of Opelika, AL, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. Public Visitation was held Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer…
Obituary: Mr. James Goodman
Mr. James Goodman, 68 of LaFayette, AL passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center- Lanier in Valley, AL. Public Visitation was held Sunday, January 30, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at…
Obituary: Mr. Steven McCoy
Mr. Steven McCoy, 54 of Tuskegee, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at River Towne Care and Rehabilitation Center. Public Visitation was held Tuesday, January 25, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer Funeral Home…
Mr. Allen Leonard
Mr. Allen Leonard, 74 of Camp Hill, AL, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at his residence in Camp Hill, AL. Public Visitation was held Friday, January 28, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer…
Obituary: Mr. Michael J. Watkins
Mr. Michael J. Watkins, 61 of Roanoke, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in Lagrange, GA. Public Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. CST until 3:00 p.m.…
Obituary: Mrs. Sandra V. Weaver
Mrs. Sandra V. Weaver, 61 of Camp Hill, AL passed away on January 19, 2022, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL. Public Visitation was held Wednesday, January 26, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. CST until 6:00 p.m. CST, at Silmon Seroyer…
Obituary: Mrs. Peggy Moncus
Mrs. Peggy Moncus 69 of Campo Hill, Alabama died Friday January 28, 2022 at the East Alabama Medical Center. Peggy was born in LaFayette, Alabama August 9, 1952 to the late Alton Henderson and Jean Henderson, she was a member…
Lady Rebels head to Elite 8 tournament
By Tanya LovelacePrior to recognizing the seniors at last week’s Senior night basketball game, Coach Hines shared that the Lady Rebels of the 2022 class were a special group of girls. They will be the winningest group of young ladies…
Community rallies to support young leukemia victim
By Pamela Holloway Last week a post was noticed on Facebook in reference to a student at Eastside Elementary School name Alaina. Eastside and JP Powell school will be wearing orange in honor of Alaina White. Alaina is an 8…
City Hall evacuated due to gas scare
LaFayette City Hall employees had a scare Monday when employees suspected a gas leak. As a precautionary measure, city hall and the police department were evacuated and LaFayette fire Engine 1 and Medic 982 were called to the scene. “I…
Mike’s Musings: Transgender athletes should not compete with females
It took years to pass Title 9, which essentially put women’s sports on an even keel with men’s. Now female athletes enjoy the same funding, facilities, etc, that male athletes have had since high school and collegiate sports were popularized…
Push Ceremony welcomes new fire truck
By Jody Stewart The LaFayette Fire Department held a traditional push ceremony on Saturday the 22nd upon receiving their new much anticipated fire engine. Chief Dooty gave a warm welcome to the crowd that gathered to celebrate with the department.…
JV Rebels get win, Varsity boys stay ahead in area play
By Katie McElvy JV BoysThe Chambers JV Boys hosted Macon-East last week after falling to the Knights earlier in the season. This game provided much different results as the JV Rebels were able to both score points and play outstanding…
Obituary: Mrs. Myra Lee Looser
Mrs. Myra Lee Looser passed on Friday January 21, 2022 and went to be with her heavenly Father.Myra was born June 17, 1929 in Randolph County, Alabama to the late Robert Merrell Laney and the lateCloie Bailey Laney, Graveside services…
Obituary: Mrs. Betty Ruth Brand
Mrs. Betty Ruth Brand, age 91, of Lanett, Alabama passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama.Mrs. Brand was born in Randolph county on December 20, 1930, to the late Trent Moon and Paula…
Obituary: Mrs. Charlene Wilkerson Thurman
Mrs. Charlene Wilkerson Thurman, age 82, of Dunwoody GA, passed away Wednesday morning, January 19, 2022, at her daughter’s residence in Rome, GA. Mrs. Thurman was born in Chambers County, Alabama on June 28, 1939, daughter of the late Roberts…
Obituary: Miss Carol Pledger
Miss Carol Pledger 69, of Tallassee, Alabama died Wednesday January 19, 2022 at the USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.Carol was born in Chambers County, Alabama November 4, 1952 to the late Robert Charles Pledger and the late Doris…
