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Bobbitt Honored At Capitol Memorial

By Marla Jones Managing Editor

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MONTGOMERY, Ala.--Governor Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 12 into law, which designates the first Friday in May as Alabama Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. On Friday, DeKalb County Sherrif Deputy Steve Bobbitt, who died last year due to COVID complications, was honored by The Alabama Fraternal Order of Police and Governor Kay Ivey, at the State Capitol.

“Alabama Law enforcement is committed to protecting us, and we must do all we can to give them adequate protection to safely perform their jobs” Ivey stated.

“It’s a calling for you to serve your community and to give something

Wendy Bobbitt, widow of Dep. Steve Bobbitt, was joined at the Capitol by L to R: Lt. Jerry Fortner, Dep. Keith Smith, Captain Gary Brown, Bobbitt, Lt. Willie Underwood, Ninth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Summer McWhorter Summerford, and District 39 State Representative Ginny Shavers. - Submitted Photo

back to your community and to society as a whole” stated Alabama Fraternal Order of Police President, Everett Johnson. “It takes

DeKalb Celebrates D.A.R.E. Graduates

By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com

RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- Over 600 fifth-grade students gathered at the DeKalb County Schools Coliseum for their D.A.R.E. Graduation on Wednesday, May 10 D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is a highly acclaimed program that gives kids the skills they need to avoid involvement in drugs, gangs, and violence.

D.A.R.E. was founded in 1983 and has proven so successful that it has been implemented in thousands of schools throughout the United States and many other countries.

“I serve as an Instructional Supervisor with the DeKalb County Board of Education, I have had the privilege to serve as the D.A.R.E. Program Coordinator for the past 12 years. This is

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a special person, obviously, to want to put on a bullet-resistant vest, a gun, and a badge and go out and fight the evil

that lurks in our communities.”

The Bobbitt family will have the opportunity to join other families from

across the United States, at the National Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Service on May 15 in Washington, D.C.

Wheatley for her many years of service.

Wheatley recently marla@southerntorch.com announced her retirement after thirty years with the FORT PAYNE, Advocacy Center.

Ala.--(Full Video on “We want to extend Southern Torch Facebook) our sincere appreciation The DeKalb County to Ms. Wheatley for her Commission held its dedicated service to the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center” stated 9.

President Harcrow. “It has President Ricky been a pleasure to work Harcrow and the DeKalb with her for all these County Commission years.” honored DeKalb County “You all [Dekalb Children’s Advocacy County Commission] love Center Director Elizabeth

children and you support the work that agencies do, namely the Children’s Advocacy Center” stated Director Wheatley. “ I am blown away by your honoring me today but I am grateful, and will always be grateful, for the time I have been able to serve and get to know all of you and work with such kind men and women throughout this county. God Bless you all and thank you” concluded

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Economic Development Authority (EDA)

Commission Seeks Candidates for Water and Fire Authority

Please send letters and board applications of interest to the Jackson County Commission Office.

Letters and applications can be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed.

Board applications can be located under quick links on our website (jacksoncountyal.gov).

Please address letters and applications to: Bill Nance Jackson County Commission Attn: Kacy King 102 E. Laurel St. Suite 47 Scottsboro, AL 35768

SCOTTSBORO, ALA.--The Jackson County Commission has openings for one unexpired term on the following board, Cumberland Mountain Water and Fire Protection Authority Please send letters with your interest and qualifications to the Jackson County Commission Office.

Letters can be emailed to commission@jcch. net with the subject heading: Letter of Interest.

All letters must be received by Thursday, June 9, 2022 by 4:30 PM.

Letters can be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed to: Bill Nance Jackson County Commission Attn: Caitlyn McTier 102 E. Laurel St. Suite 47 Scottsboro, AL 35768 Letters can be emailed to commission@jcch. net with the subject heading: Letter of Interest.

All letters must be received by May 19th, 2023 by 4:30 PM.

22nd Annual Catfish Festival

By Marla Ballard Reporter JACKSON COUNTY – On May 20 the Catfish Festival will be held at the Jackson County Park. Visitors can expect to see a car show, entertainment, food trucks, artwork, crafts, and entertainment for children. The festival begins at 8:00 AM and generally lasts until approximately 3:00 PM. For 22 years the Catfish Festival has been on the Scottsboro calendar.

Originally it was presented by the Small Business Association, but when that group disbanded the local car club, Jackson County Cruisers and

Living Word Ministries decided to keep the festival a part of Scottsboro’s activities for the benefit of the community.

Ralph Goode, President of Jackson County Cruisers, said, “The car show is a huge aspect of the festival. We generally have close to 100 vehicles enter our show. We have hot rods, muscle cars, motorcycles, antique cars, new models, and restored vehicles.”

Registration to show a car is $20 and the profits all go to the BackPack Program.

This non-profit organization sends school-aged children home with packed nonperishable food items to eat over the weekend when

families do not have sufficient food in the home. (To make a personal donation or become involved go to feedingamerica.org.)

Those showing automobiles may register upon arrival at 8:00 AM. Cars will be judged and awards for the 30 best vehicles will be given out.

Winners receive a plaque courtesy of O’Reilly’s Auto Parts.

Judging will begin at 10:30 AM. Awards will be given at approximately noon of that day.

The kids free zone offers inflatables, a train ride, and more.

The arts and crafts area generally showcases woodwork, crocheted items, and paintings, among many other items. Local

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businesses set up booths with boutique clothing, Tupperware, T-shirts, Pampered Chef, Master Gardeners, Children’s Advocacy Center, Street Nails, and others. Non-profit organizations may set up booths for free, all other vendors pay a fee that goes to Living Word Ministries, Pastor Johnny Johnson.

Food trucks feature ice cream, funnel cakes, Italian cuisine, cheesy fries and many other comfort foods.

There will be, of course, a catfish food truck which will also serve side dishes that complement the main entrée. “Everyone loves the ‘Catfish Lady,’” said Vickie Hastings. To become a vendor at the event call Vickie Hastings at 256-609-1409.

The festival is free, parking fee is on donation basis, which goes to the Boy Scouts who will be directing the parking.

Jackson County Park is located at 2302 County Park Road, Scottsboro on the banks of the Tennessee River. Bring a lawn chair and sit a spell.

Dr. David Bronner Celebrates Fifty Years as CEO of RSA

By Steve Flowers

The legendary head of the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA), Dr. David Bronner, celebrates 50 years as CEO this month. When the annals of Alabama history are written, there will never be an Alabamian as remarkable a public servant to our state than David Bronner.

Dr. David Bronner has marked his place in Alabama governmental history. When Bronner took his present job with RSA, the Retirement Systems had approximately $500 million of funds. Today, RSA has approximately $43.9 billion in funds under management and manages the pensions for 385,000 public teachers and public employees.

Alabama public employees will swear by, stand up for, and place on a golden pedestal David Bronner.

They credit him with securing their retirement years with a solid foundation.

Indeed, he has.

The Employees’ Retirement System and the Teachers’

Retirement System are financially sound and the envy of most other states. Bronner is quick to credit the Alabama Legislature for their part in helping to ensure the systems are fully funded, which is something that has set RSA apart from pensions in other states.

Dr. Bronner is also the head of the insurance program for public educators, the Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Plan. This program covers over 300,000 educators, retirees, and dependents.

This $1.4 billiona-year program provides excellent benefits to members at a low cost to both the members and employers. In fact, RSA has managed the plan with level funding for the past seven years and plans to do the same in the coming year.

Bronner was born in Iowa

and received his elementary and high school education in Minnesota. He came to Alabama to study law. He earned his Law Degree and PHD from the University of Alabama in 1972. Shortly after graduation, he became Assistant Dean of the Law School at the University of Alabama. A year later, at the age of 28, he became head of the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

Today, 50 years later, Bronner is youthful looking 78 with plenty of vigor and probably no plans to retire.

When you have a conversation with him it is an experience you will never forget. He is extremely quickwitted. There is no mistaking that you are talking with someone very intelligent. He has digested your words almost before they

are out of your mouth and will reply immediately with a succinct response that appears as though he has given it 15 minutes of thought. Of course, that may be because we native Alabamians talk a little slower than he does.

The Retirement Systems of Alabama has contributed a great deal to the state’s economy over the last 50 years.

One the greatest legacies that Dr. Bronner may enjoy is his creation of Alabama’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. This idea generated a profit for RSA in the first years. The brilliance of the Golf Trail is not only the profits the Trail generates for the RSA, but the peripheral boost to our state’s economy.

The Golf Trail has enhanced the image of Alabama. It has also benefitted the state’s attractiveness

for corporate recruitment. The economic benefits and prestige that it brings to our state are exponential and helped increase tourism from a $1.8 billion industry to a yearly $24 plus billion industry.

The courses have made Alabama a tourist destination. It brings well-heeled northern golfers to our state for week-long stays and they spend untold amounts of money in our hotels and restaurants.

Snowbird golf enthusiasts are locked out of their courses six to seven months of the year so they journey to the warm climates of the Heart of Dixie to play these worldclass courses. They might look at the adjoining hole and see Dr. Bronner playing, chomping on his ever-present cigar.

The Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail’s

first seven sites were constructed in Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, OpelikaAuburn, Dothan, and Greenville.

These seven were completed from 1990 to 1994.

The Prattville site opened, and the Lakewood Club course in Point Clear joined the Trail in 1999. The premier Hoover site at Ross Bridge appeared in 2005.

The Ross Bridge course and Ross Bridge Renaissance Resort Hotel and Spa may be the crown jewel. This Hoover location attracts national conventions and has spawned one of the premier residential neighborhoods in the state. Ross Bridge is home to a good many of the young physicians and medical specialists from UAB. Dr. Mark Fagan has authored a wonderful book on Alabama’s Golf Trail, Dr. Bronner and the RSA. It is entitled, Alabama’s Public Pension Fund Growth and Economic Expansions Since 1972.

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Festival In Mentone Kicks Off Season

By Marla Ballard Reporter

DEKALB COUNTY - For many years the Rhododendron Festival graced the scenic ridge of Lookout Mountain at Brow Park in Mentone. Artists and crafters gathered to showcase their talents and locals and tourists meandered through the many tents and tables looking for unique treasures.

Sadly, the long-lived festival has not returned. However, visitors who come looking for an event on the third weekend in May will not be disappointed.

The Mentone Inn Grounds will host an event on the same weekend that the previous festival took place. Cynthia Stinson,

Inn Keeper at Mentone Inn Bed & Breakfast has created a new social affair that brings the same style and charm of the previous festival.

Big Art Pop-Up will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at the Mentone Inn. Stinson said she currently expects approximately 30 artisans to display photography, oil paintings, handmade jewelry, and more. The weekend Farmer’s Market will also be part of the festivities.

Vendors have until May 15 to sign up for a $10 fee.

Stinson is a board member of the Little River Arts Council and is working in conjunction with the LRAC to make the entire weekend

entertaining. Juli Jordan, President of Little River Arts Council, said, “People come looking for an art show in Mentone, especially on this particular weekend, which is what they will find.”

The Big Art Pop-Up is only the beginning

of the summer fun. The LRAC has an entire summer of music concerts planned. The 2023 Summer Music Series is a free event on the lawn of the Mentone Inn’s Linger Longer Pavilion. A broad range of genres of music will be presented throughout

Boys State is a civic organization founded in 1935 to help young men learn about democracy by experiencing it firsthand. Participants learn about the rights and responsibilities of citizens in training that centers on the structure of city, county, and state

governments.

Students are elected to various offices and activities including legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, and recreational activities. This program is sponsored by the American Legion whose members dedicate their time, money, and energy to make the program a success.

In addition to his selection to attend Boys State, Ephan is also a student-athlete who participates in Cross Country and Baseball at his school.

Ephan has been named All-Couty and All-Section in Cross Country and he has been both an individual and team qualifier for the State Cross State Meet in Oakville, Alabama. He is also Plainview High Schools’ boy’s record holder for the cross-country 5K. Ephanis a member of the Good Samaritan Blub, works part-time at Chick-Fil-A and is active in the Rainsville First Baptist youth program.

This year’s Bos State will be held at Troy University from May 28-June 3, 2023.

Benjume Selected to Boy’s State

Rainsville, Ala.-- Plainview High School rising senior, Ephan Benjume, was recently selected to attend the 86th Alabama Annual Boys State. This selection recognizes his role as a leader and an outstanding citizen of his school and community.

Love Joys will be the entertainment. They have opened for Three Dog Night and other famous bands. August 12 will feature Lazybirds a ragtime, blues, and jazz band.

Guests will find Fontastic Food Truck on the property or are welcome to bring a picnic. The food truck will serve from 5:00 PM until food runs out.

For more information on Fontastic Food Truck see Facebook Fontastic Foods.

To register to be an art vendor, to learn more about the music groups scheduled for the summer series, or to learn more about Little River Arts Council go to littleriverartscouncil. org. Mentone Inn is located at 6139 AL 117, Mentone.

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RAINSVILLE, Ala. -- Plainview Sophmore Eli Sampson took forst place in website design 1 at the 23 ACTE Technology Fair.

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May 19 is the kick-off of the Music for the People Summer Series. The occasion will be from 7:00 PM 10:00 PM. The music series will start on May 19 with Will Dooley & Company. Will Dooley’s genre of music is a blend of Folk, Americana, and Bluegrass.

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May 17, Adult Education Graduation - The Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program holds an Adult Education Graduation in May of each year. This years Adult Education Graduation will be held on Wednesday, May 17th at 7:00 p.m at the Dekalb County Schools Coliseum. The AE program is excited to annouce that it will be inviting students who have passed their test since May of 2022 - May of 2023 to this years ceremony. This will give each student the opportunity to walk across the stage and celebrate with fellow class members.

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US 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale - Explore the backroads and enjoy the US 11 Antique Alley and Yard Sale!

Over 30,000 visitors travel the 502-mile route shopping for antiques and collectibles. The route spans five states from Meridian, Mississippi through Birmingham, Alabama to Dade County, Georgia on to Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee and finally Bristol, Virginia.US 11 Antique Alley is a lively festival from start to finish.

Indeed, hundreds of vendors make this sale too good to miss!

May 19, Sandra Ellis Lafferty Star Reveal - Sandra Ellis Lafferty star reveal will

be held at the Dekalb Theatre in downtown fort Payne. Come enjoy this memorable event! 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm DeKalb Theatre 306 Gault Avenue North.

May 20, 1st Annual Open Car Show - 10:00 am 2:00 pm at Southern Ceramic Solutions 1595 Main Street, Fyffe, AL 35971. Food, Music, door prizes and more. No entry fees! Held at Southern Ceramic Solutions (1595 Main Street) in Fyffe. Everyone is invited. For more information call 256.440.1520 May 20, Miss Potato Festival Pageant - The Miss Potato Festival Pageant will be

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making a return again this year! The Pageant will be held at the Sylvania High School Lunchroom beginning at 10:30am.

The pageant is open to girls residing in Jackson or Dekalb County from ages birth-18 years old. Entry is $40 with optional entries for $5 a piece.

Forms can be picked up at Henagar City Hall. Contact City Hall at 256-657-6282 for more details!

May 20, River Park Village Festival - Two stages! Two days! Music Saturday and Sunday until 3pm!

FIRE SPINNING SHOW AT 9pm on Saturday!

Herbal workshops and Garden tours on Sunday as well!

Feel free to bring the whole family! Bert David Newton, Matty

Croxton, Jess Goggans Band, Elisha Tatum and them boys and more TBA! This event is sure to grow in the months to come so it is wise to get your tickets now!!!

Early Bird Weekend Passes with Camping$60 per person Early Bird Weekend No Camping- $25 per person Day Pass Saturday advanced $10 Show times are 1210pm Day of Show $15 at Gate Day Pass Sunday $10 Show times are 10am3pm Kids under 6 and under Free Kids 6-14 $5 May 25, Courtyard Concert - Courtyard Concerts: Alabama Courtyard Concerts takes place every

2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Courtyard (Located beside DeKalb Theatre).

Featuring local and regional artists performing a variety of themes, styles, and genres. Admission is free. Gates open at 5:30 pm, music begins just after 6pm. A cash bar is available, as well as food, drink, and merchandise.

May 28, Peter the Patriot - Much sought after motivational speaker Peter the Patriot will be the keynote speaker at the annual Veteran’s Roll Call at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery near Pisgah, Alabama on May 28, 2023. Program begins at 10:00 a.m. Bring family and friends and enjoy the Decoration Day.

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LEGALS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DEKALB COUNTY, ALABAMA CASE NO.: CV2023-900068.00 JAY G. SCARBORO and wife, MARION PERMENTER SCARBORO, Plaintiffs vs.

All that tract of land lying and being in the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 5 South, Range 9 East, Huntsville Meridian, DeKalb County, Alabama, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 5 South, Range 9 East, DeKalb County, Alabama, said corner marked by an iron pin next to a railroad tie fence corner; thence run North 01 deg 55 minutes 00 seconds East along an old fence line for a distance of 446 feet to a point; thence run North 00 deg 52 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 148.10 feet to a point; thence run South 52 deg 23 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 216.7 feet to a point; thence run North 10 deg 01 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 181.40 feet to a point on the South right of way of State Route 40; said State Road #40 has a right of way of 100 feet; thence run South 76 deg 04 minutes 00 seconds East along said ROW for a distance of 55.70 feet to a point on said ROW; thence continue to run along said ROW South 76 deg 04 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 110 feet to a point on said ROW; thence run South 01 deg 25 minutes 00 seconds East for a distance of 608.33 feet to a point; thence run North 88 deg 52 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 127 feet to a point; thence continue to run North 88 deg 52 minutes 00 seconds West for a distance of 269.30 feet to the point of beginning. Said tract contains 5.00 acres, more or less.

LESS AND EXCEPT: Commencing at a stone marking the Southwest corner of the Southwest 1/4 , of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 5 South, Range 9 East of the Huntsville Meridian, run with the West boundary of said quarterquarter North 00 deg 14 minutes 0 seconds East 507.00 feet to an iron pin and the point of beginning; thence continue North 0 deg 14 minutes 0 seconds East 86.00 feet to a pipe; thence South 54 deg 43 minutes 41 seconds

East 216.13 feet to a metal object covered with concrete; thence North 77 deg 37 minutes 08 seconds West 181.02feet to the point of beginning.

Containing 0.17 acres more or less. ALSO LESS AND EXCEPT: Commencing at a stone marking the Southwest corner of the Southwest ¼, of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 5 South, Range 9 East of the Huntsville Meridian run with the West boundary of said quarterquarter North 0 deg 14 minutes 00 seconds East 507.00 feet to an iron pin; thence South 77 deg 37 minutes 08 seconds East 181.02 feet to a metal object covered with concrete and the point of beginning; thence North 8 deg 39 minutes 44 seconds East 179.40 feet to the Southerly right of way line (100 feet ROW) of Alabama Highway No. 40; thence with said right of way line South 85 deg 11 minutes 29 seconds East 2.28 feet; thence leaving the road South 5 deg 00 minutes 36 seconds East 117.68 feet to an iron pin; thence South 9 deg 46 minutes 28 seconds West 68.49 feet to an iron pin; thence North 74 deg 50 minutes 07 seconds West 28.95 feet to the point of beginning.

Containing 0.09 acres more or less. Containing in aggregate 0.26 acres more or less, lying in and being a part of the Southwest ¼, of the Northwest ¼ of Section 16, Township 5 South, Range 9 East, in DeKalb County, Alabama.

First National Bank of Mobile, its Successors and Assigns, and Fictitious Defendants “A” through “F” whose names and addresses, and identities are unknown, and any and all unknown parties, including any persons claiming any present interest therein and including any persons claiming any future, contingent, reversionary, remainder, or other interest therein, who may claim any interest in the abovedescribed property, Defendants NOTICE BY PUBLICATION PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NOTICE HEREBY IS GIVEN TO: First National Bank of Mobile, it successors and/or assigns; and any and all persons claiming any present interest in the real property described above, and including any persons claiming any reversionary, remainder, or other interest therein, who may claim interest in this real property.

The Plaintiffs have filed a Verified Complaint to Quiet Title in the Circuit Court of DeKalb County, Alabama in

Southern Torch Case Number CV2023-900068.00 against the lands described above and against any or all parties listed above to establish the right and title of the Plaintiffs to the lands and to clear up all doubts or disputes concerning the same. Therefore, the Defendants and any persons claiming and interest in the real property must file an Answer to the Complaint in writing in the Circuit Court of DeKalb County, Alabama by June 30, 2023 or suffer default judgment against them. The Plaintiffs request 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 Plaintiffs request that the Court will make and enter a decree that the Plaintiffs have the entire and undivided fee simple interest in the lands.

The Plaintiffs further request such other, further, different, or general relief as they may be entitled in the premises.

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Dated this the 28th day of April, 2023.

Please take notice that a Petition for minor child name change has been filed in said Court by Ana Bautista Perez.

Please be advised that if you intend to contest said Petition for Name Change you must file a written response with the attorney named below and with the Clerk of the Probate Court, 300 Grand Avenue SW, Suite 100, Fort Payne, AL 35967 as soon as possible but no later than 30 days from the last date of this publication.

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FROM PAGE 1 a great program that is taught to our fifth graders by our School Resource Officers. Our program is a joint effort between the DeKalb County Board of Education and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. We have many great sponsors who provide donations to fund our program” stated Kim Maness.

“As a former classroom teacher for many years of my career, I see so much value in this program that promotes making good decisions for our students. We like to honor our students’ work and accomplishments during our county-wide D.A.R.E. Graduation.

Our theme is “United We Stand”. It takes a lot of work and support from multiple people to make this program a success. Our students deserve it!” concluded Maness.

The DeKalb County D.A.R.E Program is led by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers (SRO) from each school. The officers work closely with Superintendent Wayne Lyles and the DeKalb County Board of Education.

Lt. Wesley Greeson, serves as the supervisor of the DeKalb County School Resource Officers. This is his first year heading the D.A.R.E. program.

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OBITUARIES Wilson Terry Kean Lankford - 83, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, in St. Peters, Missouri. Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, 11:00 am, until 1:00 pm time of service at Wilson Funeral Home in Fort Payne, Alabama, followed by burial at Glenwood Cemetery.

Lawrence Matthew Bollinger - passed away May 3rd, 2023 in Cartersville, Ga. A visitation will be held at the Great Buck Lodge at 108-A Fox Lane, Fort Payne Alabama on Friday May 26th at 1:00 pm with a celebration of life beginning at 2:00 pm.

Vickie Louise Burgess Gibson - 54, of Fort Payne, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. Funeral services will be 12 noon on Wednesday, May 10th at Wilson Funeral Home with Bro.

Charles Burgess officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.

Burt Charles W. McDonald - 82, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Cherokee County Health & Rehab Center. There are no services planned at this time.

Bobby Charles Owens - 72, of Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Bobby was a veteran of the United States Army. Date of Funeral: Monday, May 8, 2023at 1pm.

Cornerstone Skyla Starr Prince - 33 of Fort Payne(Dogtown) died Monday, May 1 at Erlanger Medical Center. Funeral services are Friday at 1 PM CT.

(256)845-9150

3801 Gault Avenue, North, Fort Payne, AL

James Eric Jernigan - rnigan 44 of Pisgah died Wednesday, May 3. A graveside service will be held Sunday, May 7 at 3 PM CT at Friendship Cemetery in Pisgah, AL. Thomas Richard “Ricky” Gamble - 68 of Flat Rock died Friday, May 5 at his residence. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 9 at 5 PM CT. David Carl Ogle 66 of Henagar(formerly of Columbus, GA) died Saturday, May 6 at his residence. Funeral services are Tuesday at 6 PM CT. Elizabeth Lucille Long York - 81 of Flat Rock died Monday, May 8 at Dekalb Regional Medical Center. Funeral services are Thursday at 12 Noon.

Geraldine Opal Wright Driskill - 99 of Dawson, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at her residence. Funeral service is Monday, March 13, 2023, at 3:00pm.

Clyde Vinson Powell - 76, of Crossville, AL, passed away on March 18,

2023 at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice. Funeral service is Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM in Geraldine Funeral Chapel with Phillip Gilliland officiating.

Kerby Charles W. Ott - 79 of Pisgah, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at his residence. Funeral service is Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in Green Haven Memorial Gardens.

Scottsboro Larry Edward Hammonds - 71 of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023 at his home. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Scottsboro Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Pinehaven Memorial Gardens.

Mildred Louise McGaha - 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 4, 2023.

The visitation will be held Monday May 8, 2023, from 12pm to 2pm. Funeral service will follow at 2:00pm.

James O. Adkins - 86 of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away

Saturday, May 6, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2023.

James Kirk Evans - 53, of Rainsville, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Erlanger Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 2:00 pm.

Mary Ann Ward 56 of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 at Huntsville Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023.

W.T. Wilson Javier Garcia Alavez - 56 of Albertville, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

Sandra June Bray - 58 of Valley Head, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Funeral Services

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will be held at 11am on Friday, May 5, 2023 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel with burial to follow.

Wallace Herman Kirby Jr. - 61, of Grove Oak passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Billy Don Hopper - 80, of Dawson passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 4pm Sunday, May 7, 2023 from the Liberty Cemetery at McEstes with Bro. Jed Richey officiating.

James Dwight Henderson - 70 of Rainsville, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Wednesday, May 10.

Gregory Mark Bagwell - 60 of Grove Oak, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023.

No funeral services are planned at this time.

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LEGALS STATE OF ALABAMA COUNTY OF DEKALB MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE DEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain Purchase Money Mortgage executed to Brenda Millsap and husband, Roger L. Millsap by Charles Ogle and Brittany Parmer, which Purchase Money Mortgage is dated September 16, 2019, and which was recorded on September 18, 2019 in Mortgage Book 2233, Page 12628 in the Office of the Judge of Probate of DeKalb County, Alabama; And default continuing, notice hereby is given that under the power of sale contained in said mortgage, I will, on behalf of Brenda Millsap and husband, Roger L. Millsap proceed to sell on June 8, 2023, during the legal hours of sale, to-wit: 11:00 o’clock a.m. to 4:00 o’clock p.m., in front of the main entrance to the DeKalb County Courthouse in Fort Payne, Alabama, to the highest, best, and last bidder for cash, the following described real estate situated in DeKalb County, Alabama, and described as follows: Tract 1: Commencing at the NE corner of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 7 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville Meridian, DeKalb County, Alabama, run South 89 degrees 08 minutes 55 seconds West with the North boundary line of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 28 for 568.19 feet to an existing iron pin; thence leaving said North boundary line run South 49 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East for 548.10 feet to an iron pin set (Croft CA-0179-LS) for a point of beginning; thence run South 46 degrees 05 minutes 19 seconds West for 142.91 feet to an iron pin set at a fence corner; thence run South 37 degrees 53 minutes 48 seconds East for 260.60 feet to an iron pin set at a fence corner; thence run North 52 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds East for 38.31 feet to an existing iron pin at a fence corner; thence run South 46 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds East for 346.00 feet to an existing iron pin at a fence corner on the

West ROW line of DeKalb County Road No. 52 (80 foot ROW); thence run North 42 degrees 33 minutes 24 seconds East with said ROW line for 170.76 feet to an existing iron pin; thence leaving said ROW line run North 49 degrees 08 minutes 37 seconds West for 600.78 feet and to the point of beginning. Said property is lying in the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, and the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, all in Township 7 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville meridian, DeKalb County, Alabama, and contains 2.3 acres, more or less.

Subject to a permanent, nonexclusive easement for ingress, egress and utilities more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 7 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville Meridian, DeKalb County, Alabama, run South 89 degrees 08 minutes 55 seconds West with the North boundary line of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 28 for 568.19 feet to an existing iron pin; thence leaving said North boundary line run South 49 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East for 548.10 feet to an iron pin set (Croft CA-0179-LS); thence run South 46 degrees 05 minutes 19 seconds West for 142.91 feet to an iron pin set at a fence corner; thence run South 37 degrees 53 minutes 48 seconds East for 222.70 feet for a point of beginning of said easement; thence continue South 37 degrees 53 minutes 48 seconds East for 37.90 feet to an iron pin set at a fence corner; thence run North 52 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds East for 38.31 feet to an existing iron pin at a fence corner; thence run South 46 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds East for 346.00 feet to an existing iron pin at a fence corner on the West ROW line of DeKalb County Road no. 52 (80 foot ROW); thence run North 42 degrees 33 minutes 24 seconds East with said ROW line for 20.0 feet to a point; thence leaving said ROW line run North 47 degrees 44 minutes 11 seconds West along the NE side of an existing drive for 113.82 feet; North 43 degrees 19 minutes 05 seconds West for 128.05 feet; North 40 degrees 57 minutes 46 seconds West for 128.86 feet; thence crossing said drive run South 59

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Conveyed as part of the above property is a 1988 Southern Mobile Home, 28x60 which has been attached as a fixture.

ALSO Tract 2: A tract of land containing 22.30 acres, more or less, located in the NW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 27, and the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, all in Township 7 South, Range 7 East, DeKalb County, Alabama, which tract of land is more particularly described as follows: Commence at a 3/4 inch capped rebar set marking the NE corner of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 28 (set as per Deed Book 261, page 610; Deed Book 314, page 435 and Deed Book 350, page 344); thence run South 89 degrees 08 minutes 55 seconds West along the North boundary line of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 28 a distance of 568.19 feet to an iron pin set (iron pin set in this description represents a 1/2 inch capped rebar stamped “BAKER 20628”), which is the point of beginning; from said point of beginning run South 49 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East a distance of 1,145.88 feet to an iron pin found on the Northwesterly ROW line of said DeKalb County Road #52 (80 ft. right of way); thence run along the Northwesterly right of way line of said DeKalb County Road #52 a chord bearing of South 42 degrees 32 minutes 30 seconds West for a chord distance of 170.72 feet to an iron pin set; thence run North 46 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds West along an old fence line and the Northeasterly boundary line of McKestes School land a distance of 346.01 feet to an iron pin set; thence run South 52 degrees 13 minutes 05 seconds West along an old fence line and the Northwesterly boundary line of said McKestes School land a distance of 403.85 feet to an iron pin set; thence run South 89 degrees 46 minutes 46 seconds West passing over a capped pin found stamped “CROFT” at 256.49 feet for a total distance of 706.65 feet to a capped pin found stamped “CROFT”; thence run North 00 degree 38 minutes 41 seconds West a distance of 210.05 feet to a capped pin found stamped “CROFT”; thence run South 89 degrees 47

minutes 19 seconds West a distance of 209.99 feet to a capped pin found stamped “CROFT” on the West boundary line of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 28; thence run North 00 degree 39 minutes 10 seconds West along the West boundary line of said forty a distance of 667.61 feet to a capped pin found stamped “11840”, marking the NW corner of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 28; thence run North 89 degrees 08 minutes 55 seconds East along the North boundary line of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 28 a distance of 746.15 feet to the point of beginning; bearings used in this description are referenced to East Alabama zone grid.

LESS AND EXCEPT: Commencing at the NE corner of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 7 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville Meridian, DeKalb County, Alabama, run South 89 degrees 08 minutes 55 seconds West with the North boundary line of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 28 for 568.19 feet to an existing iron pin; thence leaving said North boundary line run South 49 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East for 548.10 feet to an iron pin set (Croft CA-0179-LS) for a point of beginning; thence run South 46 degrees 05 minutes 19 seconds West for 142.91 feet to an iron pin set at a fence corner; thence run South 37 degrees 53 minutes 48 seconds East for 260.60 feet to an iron pin set at a fence corner; thence run North 52

degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds East for 38.31 feet to an existing iron pin at a fence corner; thence run South 46 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds East for 346.00 feet to an existing iron pin at a fence comer on the West ROW line of DeKalb County Road No. 52 (80 foot ROW); thence run North 42 degrees 33 minutes 24 seconds East with said ROW line for 170.76 feet to an existing iron pin; thence leaving said ROW line run North 49 degrees 08 minutes 37 seconds West for 600.78 feet and to the point of beginning. Said property is lying in the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, and the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 27, all in Township 7 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville meridian, DeKalb County, Alabama, and contains 2.3 acres, more or less. Also conveyed is a permanent, nonexclusive easement for ingress, egress and utilities more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the NE corner of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 7 South, Range 7 East of the Huntsville Meridian, DeKalb County, Alabama, run South 89 degrees 08 minutes 55 seconds West with the North boundary line of the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of said Section 28 for 568.19 feet to an existing iron pin; thence leaving said North boundary line run South 49 degrees 08 minutes 48 seconds East for 548.10 feet to an iron

pin set (Croft CA-0179-LS); thence run South 46 degrees 05 minutes 19 seconds West for 142.91 feet to an iron pin set at a fence comer; thence run South 37 degrees 53 minutes 48 seconds East for 222.70 feet for a point of beginning of said easement; thence continue South 37 degrees 53 minutes 48 seconds East for 37.90 feet to an iron pin set at a fence comer; thence run North 52 degrees 07 minutes 06 seconds East for 38.31 feet to an existing iron pin at a fence corner; thence run South 46 degrees 38 minutes 28 seconds East for 346.00 feet to an existing iron pin at a fence corner on the West ROW line of DeKalb County Road no. 52 (80 foot ROW); thence run North 42 degrees 33 minutes 24 seconds East with said ROW line for 20.0 feet to a point; thence leaving said ROW line run North 47 degrees 44 minutes 11 seconds West along the NE side of an existing drive for 113.82 feet; North 43 degrees 19 minutes 05 seconds West for 128.05 feet; North 40 degrees 57 minutes 46 seconds West for 128.86 feet; thence crossing said drive run South 59 degrees 17 minutes 12 seconds West for 66.00 feet and to the point of beginning of said easement

Honors

districts will begin mowing by next week. Broyles also requested that a recently vacated position, in District 4, be advertised until the next meeting of the DeKalb County Commission.

A Public Hearing was held to vacate County Road 701, which is northwest of Sylvania. With no objections, a Resolution was passed to vacate all of County Road 701.

DeKalb County Engineer Ben Luther presented bids for outfitting a pursuit truck for the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, with lighting and equipment. The bid from Donohoo Chevrolet, in the amount of $10,293.09 was approved by the Commission.

Another bid by Donohoo Chevrolet

in the amount of $16,150 was approved to retrofit (4) F-150 trucks to be used by the DeKalb Emergency Management Agency (EMA).

In other business, the Commission: • Approved President Harcrow and DeKalb County Administrator Matt Sharp, to sign necessary paperwork to obtain Rural Transportation grants • Appointed Russell Justice to the 911 Board • Hired J.D. Trammell III to the Maintenance Department The next meeting of the DeKalb County Commission will be held on June 13, beginning at 10 a.m. on the second floor of the DeKalb County Activities Building.

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Wheatley.

Elizabeth Wheatley will be honored with a retirement reception on May 16, from 11 am -1 pm, at the DeKalb County Children’s Advocacy Center, in Fort Payne.

DeKalb County Road Department Supervisor Tom Broyles updated the Commission regarding the Front Force Loader, which is used when clipping the shoulders of the road. The initial delivery date was supposed to be in Mach but has been delayed until August.

Broyles also informed the Commission that all four district crews were working on the paving and resurfacing list. All

Said sale is for the purpose of securing payment of the indebtedness secured by said mortgage, together with the costs of foreclosure.

Said notice to be published May 12, 19, and 26.

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SPORTS All Dekalb County Soccer Teams All Area 6 Soccer Teams

BOYS FORT PAYNE: Christian Barrientos Kai Stolp Chris Rocha Luna Luis Barrientos Leo Reyes Landon Bulux COLLINSVILLE Jesus Francisco Marcos Ramirez Fernando Padilla Jinen Shukal Kevin Coronado CROSSVILLE Martin Negrete Justo Diaz

Josue Hernandez

GERALDINE: Moses Garcia Mauricio Calderon Jason Hernandez SYLVANIA Johnny Cinto Andric Canalas GIRLS FORT PAYNE Avery Chadwick Reese McCurdy Katie Hernandez Maddie Goggans Chloe Goggans

COLLINSVILLE Leslie Corona Melanie Cantor Camila Garcia Alina Alvarez

CROSSVILLE Yasmin Delacruz Esperanza Garcia Yuriana Hernandez GERALDINE Andrea Calderon Lili Mann Valeria Casas SYLVANIA Savannah Roper Ambriiel Stopyak Lalay Highland

Fort Payne Advances to Final Four, beating Randolph

BOYS: COLLINSVILLE: Jesus Francisco, senior, midfielder Marcos Ramirez, senior, defender Ferando Padilla, senior, defender Jinen Shukal, sophomore, keeper Aaron Herrera, sophomore, midfielder Kevin Coronado, sophomore, midfielder

DONOHO: Drew Williamson, senior, forward Sam Johnson, junior, forward Trey Alexander, junior, defender, Logan Melton, senior, midfield GLENCOE: Aiden Cornutt, junior, center forward Ian McClantoc, junior, center back Robert Edgar, junior, goalie HOKES BLUFF: Chashus Hanna: sophomore, center

By Glendon Poe Sports

glendon.poe@timesjournal.com

The Fort Payne boys soccer team makes its return to the AHSAA State Soccer Championships this week.

Cristian Barrientos scored a second-half penalty kick to help lift Class 6A’s top-ranked Wildcats past Randolph 1-0 and into the state semifinals last Friday night.

The Wildcats (24-2-2) play Homewood for a spot in the 6A state championship match at 1 p.m. Thursday at John Hunt Park in Huntsville. Homewood defeated Gardendale 3-0 in the quarterfinal round. The Fort Payne/ Homewood winner will play the winner of the Calera/Montgomery Academy matchup for

the state title at 11 a.m.

Saturday.

In last Friday’s 6A quarterfinals, Fort Payne played Randolph to a scoreless halftime draw before Barrientos booted the go-ahead goal by way of penalty kick in the 44th minute.

The Wildcats’ defense delivered another smothering performance, allowing only three total shots in the match. Fort Payne finished with 23 total shots, with 16 on-goal attempts.

In 1A/3A boys, Collinsville’s season ended in a 2-1 loss at Westminster-Oak Mountain in a quarterfinal-round match last Saturday.

The Panthers went 14-3-4 across the 2023 season after beating Tarrant 2-1 in the opening round.

Final Four tickets and parking: Tickets will be available for purchase

through GoFan. All tickets must be purchased through GoFan. Tickets will not be sold onsite. Ticket takers will redeem tickets at entry.

Screenshots and tickets that have already been redeemed will not be accepted.

Parking is $5 and will be sold through GoFan to speed up the parking process — this is a separate ticket from your admission ticket. Spectator parking will be available at Joe Davis Stadium, Lots 1 and 2.

Shuttles will be available to take you from Joe Davis Stadium to the Jaycee Community Building, a short walk from the spectator entrance.

Handicapped parking will be available at the Jaycee Community Building.

midfielder Brayden Fox: sophomore, center fullback Ethan Patterson, sophomore, striker WEAVER: Jalen Barnwell, senior Jacob Wrobel, freshman

GIRLS: COLLINSVILLE: Leslie Corona, junior, midfielder Catalina Agustin, junior, keeper Melanie Cantor, ninth grade, midfielder María Hernández, junior, defender Nayeli Mata, sophomore, midfielder Priscilla Silva, senior, defender DONOHO: Erin Turley, junior, forward Sam Wakefiield, sophomore, midfielder Zoe Christopher, junior, forward Catherine Parks:

junior, defender

GLENCOE: Ellie Ginn: senior, center back Katilyn Ponder, senior, outside back Kali Kueny, Senior, forward SAKS: Layla Garcia, eighth grade, midfielder Heidy Campos, sophomore, defender Abigail Ramirez, senior, keeper HOKES BLUFF: Preslee Blackwell, senior, center midfielder Anna Lee, sophomore, keeper WEAVER: Ximena Chavez, senior, defender Trinity Carter. Senior, midfielder FAITH CHRISTIAN Anna Daniel, eighth grade, forward Lily Weathers, sophomore, midfielder

Carson Continues Basketball Career at Snead

IDER, Ala.-- 6’3 Ider Senior Kinsley Carson recently signed with Snead State to continue her basketball career, She will be attending Snead as soon as she returns home from being one of the few students chosen to play in Spain this summer!

Coker Continues Sports Career at Huntington

Scottsboro Golf Advances

Collinsville Senior Jordan Coker signed to continue his education and football career at Huntington College, in Montgomery. Coker is pictured with family, coaches, and administration.

Scottsboro finishes second in the North 4 Boys Sub-State Golf Tournament, advances to next week’s AHSAA Class 5A Boys State Golf Tournament.

DeBoard Continues Sports Career at Birmingham Southern

Congratulations to Geraldine Coach Jamie Gilbert for being named the DeKalb FCA Coach of the Year. Thirty-five students came to Christ through the FCA program this year.

Collinsville High School senior Keaton DeBoard signed scholarship papers to continue his academic and athletic career at Birmingham-Southern College where he will be a member of the football program. DeBoard is pictured with family, coaches and administration.

FCA Coach of the Year

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Congratulations to all Softball teams advancing to to AHSAA Regional Playoffs

Fort Payne’s Carley Cash

Plainview’s Lily Boswell

Fyffe’s Kendra Fay

Sylvania’s Alysia Ferguson

Ider’s Makinley Traylor