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Four Arrested in DEKALB AMONG ALABAMA'S MOST Fort Payne on FINANCIALLY SOUND COUNTIES Drug Charges

Carmen Ross (DCSO)

Cody Teat (DCSO)

DeKalb County was ranked as the sixth most financially sound county in the State of Alabama, an honor that was noticed at this week's Commission meeting. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch)

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Kyle Coots (DCSO)

Robbie Dupree (DCSO)

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Payne), Cody Michael Teat (25 of Rainsville), Kyle Kevin Coots (31 of Fort Payne), and Carmen Michelle Ross (48 of Valley Head).

All were charged with Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Dupree was also charged with an additional charge of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance for prescription medication.

DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said of the arrests: “We greatly appreciate the tips we get from the public, and we’re working hard in pursuing these tips. It’s definitely a way we can work together as concerned citizens for safer communities.� “I’d like to also thank the Fort Payne Police Department for their assistance in this case.

God Bless,� Sheriff Welden concluded.

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Last night (April 9, 2019), agents with the DeKalb County Drug Task Force, along with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Payne Police Department, went to a residence located at 1107 Sherwood Drive NE in Fort Payne after concerned citizens reported suspicious drug activity.

While at the residence, a search warrant was obtained.

During the search, approximately one pound of marijuana was seized along with 14 THC vape pen cartridges, digital scales, and other assorted paraphernalia, as well as one firearm.

The following were arrested at the residence: Robbie Ensley Dupree (43 of Fort

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DeKalb County, Ala. — The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 9.

At the meeting, DeKalb County Commission President Rickey Harcrow announced that DeKalb County was recently named as the Number Six “Most Financially Sound Counties in the State of Alabama,� a very high honor awarded by the company, Smart

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The DeKalb County Commission presented the DeKalb County Technology Center with a $500 check for the Career Tech Center's Fire Science program.

The Fire Science program will be attending SkillsUSA on April 15-18 in Birmingham.

"This is a great achievement for their first year in the program," said DeKalb County Commissioner Scot Westbrook.

Asset. Harcrow went on to accredit this achievement to the Commission, the staff and the department heads, including County Administrator Matt Sharp.

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COMMISION, P1 far as possible. Sharp agreed and stressed that it was keeping the County financially sound was a balancing act and sometimes quite stressful.

Sharp said, “I’m very fortunate to work with such outstanding public servants as we have in our County.”

DeKalb County Road Superintendent Tom Broyles gave the Commission a maintenance update. Several crews are trying to keep up with pothole patching while one crew has almost completed the repairs at Tutwiler Gap. According to Broyles, rock has been hauled in and base material has been put into place. Some areas of asphalt will be cut and replaced. Tutwiler Gap should be opened back to traffic sometime in the next week.

There has not been a Presidential Declaration pertaining to the recent floods. Once that has been made, work on Wade Gap will begin.

District 4 Commissioner Lester Black requested an update on Old Highway 35 repairs.

Broyles advised that a material and labor quote would be submitted to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

Once approved, work will begin in that area.

DeKalb County Engineer Ben Luther

presented the Commission with the annual surface bids. There was a 3% increase from the year before but Luther stated that this was typical. The Commission awarded the bid to Charles E. Watts.

Luther stated that District 2 Commississioner Scot Westbrook had requested that the speed limit on County Road 8 be reviewed. County Road 8 is in the Rodentown area and runs from Hwy 68 to Hwy 227. The Commission passed a resolution setting the speed limit to 40 mph.

Sheriff Nick Welden presented the Commision with the following personnel changes: • Hired Dustin Walker as full time Jail Correctional Officer The following promotions were made to complete the DeKalb County Command Staff : • Lieutenant Brad Edmondson to Captain • Sergeant Seth Green to Litentant • Deputy Jeff Bain to Sergeant • Deputy Wllie Underwood to Sergeant • Deputy Nathaniel Bates to Sergeant • Deputy Andy Brown to Sergeant The next meeting of the DeKalb County Commission will be held on April 23, 2019 on the second floor of the DeKalb County Activities Building.

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The DeKalb County Commission will sponsor their annual county cleanup throughout the month of April. Citizens are encouraged to drop all of their leftovers from spring cleaning to the GEK Landfill between Collinsville and Fort Payne. The GEK Landfill will be open the first three weekends of April (April 6-7, April 13-14, April 20-21). This service is FREE for DeKalb County residents.

DeKalb County to honor First Responders

Pictured (Front, L to R): Derek Summerford, Willimac Wright, Kayron Guffey, Kevin Smith, Bejan Taheri, Brandon Freeman, Ricky Byrum, DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, and Tyler Pruett. (Back, L to R): Jason Brannan, Michael Leeth, Thomas Blizzard, Michael Little, Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt, Marshall Stiefel and Brad Gregg. (Submitted Photo)

By Staff Reports DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — It is time to honor the First Responders of DeKalb County. An appreciation event will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 2pm at the Rainsville City Park for First Responders Day. The First Responders committee would like to encourage everyone to come together as a community to celebrate and show appreciation to first responders for their long hours, time away from their families, and putting their lives on the line to serve their communities daily.

First Responders run towards danger while others run away and work long hours even on holidays, nights and weekends. Paid firemen are on call 24/7, while police officers' families never know when they leave home, if they'll ever return.

The dispatchers are the first line of communications for people having possibly the worst day of their lives. They set the tone for the agency responding with calmness, professionalism and compassion.

The job of a First Responder is a thankless one. These men and women do not do this job for the pay. They do it to serve their community, save lives and protect property.

DEKALB COUNTY HOMEMAKERS & COMMUNITY LEADERS ATTEND DISTRICT ONE MEETING Contributed by Carolyn Boatner DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — A delegation consisting of members from the DeKalb County HCL clubs attended our District One Meeting in Boaz Alabama on March 12, 2019. All seven clubs, Crossville, Geraldine, Ider, Joyful Hearts, Lookout Mountain, Portersville and Tenbroeck were represented.

Members of the Marshall County Homemakers and Community Leaders hosted the event.

Elizabeth Griswold, District One Coordinator, introduced Ms. Jodie Skinner, president of the

Boaz Chamber of Commerce, who welcomed everyone to Boaz. She read a poem by James W. Foley, published in 1911. The poem was entitled “Drop a Pebble in the Water” and it emphasized how every small act of help and kindness affects the larger outcome.

Our devotional was given by Sara Frazzle and Laura Strickland from Marshall County. They spoke on equipping each of us for doing God’s work.

Our pledge was led by Susan Beck.

We welcomed our main speaker Dr. Bruce Powell.

He presented a program on Alabama history to commemorate the state of Alabama celebrating it’s 200 years of statehood this year. There are many state-wide celebrations of statehood for Alabama which occurred December 14, 1819. As he pointed out, prior to statehood Alabama was a territory of Mississippi. Indian tribes living in Alabama at that time included the Cherokee, Creeks, Chicasaw and Choctaw. As Alabama opened up and achieved statehood, people began moving in. Childersburg, Alabama is proclaimed as the Oldest Continually Occupied City in America... dating to 1540. The city's beginnings date back to Coosa, a village of the Coosa Indian Nation located in the area.

Alabama history is very Interesting and the 200 Year Celebrations give us all a great opportunity to become more familiar with just how our state began.

Dr. Powell pointed out the many note-worthy things that have occurred in Alabama such as the Saturn rocket that put man on the moon being built in

Huntsville, Alabama, the founding of the city of Birmingham, which led the nation in iron and steel production, and many, many other interesting facts.

More than 400 events celebrating our 200 year old statehood are planned for this year. Check online and your library for more information.

After Dr. Powell’s talk, musician Heath Landers entertained us all with a great selection of popular songs.

Awards were given out to each club according to their activities during the past year.

Afterwards a delicious luncheon was served. Great food, fun and fellowship some of the things we all enjoy by being a member of

the Alabama HCL. After lunch a memorial to members who left us during the year was presented. A representative from each club spoke on how cherished the member has been and of their many contributions.

We left thinking “this was the best meeting yet”, but we think that each year.

Our meetings are always so well-planned, uplifting and informative.

If you would like to become a member of the DeKalb County Homemakers and Community Leaders club we welcome everyone. For more information contact our President Christine Ashley at 256-845-2450 or visit our website: www. dekalbalhcl.com

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By Zach Hester, Art Director zach@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last month, Fort Payne High School's FIRST Robotics team, Gigawatts, competed at the Rocket City Regional in Huntsville. More than 50 teams around the country (and one from Brazil) descended on the City to compete for the top prize.

The Gigawatts 7428 spent six weeks at the beginning of the year to build their 125 pound robot that can compete on a basketball court-size field. The competition field sees a three-versus-three battle in a two minutes and 30 seconds match. This year's event featured a space

theme with robots having to load cargo in the setting of a fictional planet and hatch panels onto a cargo ship or rocket ship before a massive sandstorm hits.

Fort Payne's Gigawatts found success by winning the Rookie Inspiration Award, which celebrates a rookie team's outstanding success in advancing respect and appreciation for engineering and engineers, both within the school and their community.

In addition to the game, the students established a non-profit business. In this business, they must raise funds, create a business plan and market their robotics team.

Congratulations to the Gigawatts on their award from all of us here at Southern Torch!

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.

April 11, NACC Concert Band Performance - On Thursday, April 11, the NACC Department of Music will present "Another Time and Place", a sci-fi/fantasy concert at 6pm in the Music Auditorium of the William H. Beck Health & Fine Arts building. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Stacy Morris at (256) 638-4418 ext. 2307 or by email at morriss@ nacc.edu.

April 13, Community Easter Egg Drop & Carnival - Join Mentone for Easter celebration like never before! The event goes from 10am to 1pm at Mentone Community Church. There will be carnival games, food, fellowship and lots of fun!

April 13, Bunny Hop 5K & Fun Run - GH Metal Solutions East is presenting the Bunny Hop 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 13 beginning at 8am. It benefits Relay for Life and costs $25 per person.

- Fyffe's Hillbilly Saddle Club will host a tack auction on Friday, April 19 at 6:30pm. They will host a Trail Ride and BBQ supper the following night on April 20 beginning at 4pm. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital. For more information, please call (256) 623-3276 or (256) 899-4295.

April 24, Rainsville Chamber Administrative Professional Day Luncheon - The Rainsville Chamber of Commerce will host their Administrative Professional Day Luncheon on April 24 from 12pm to 1pm at the Tom Bevill Center. The cost is $20 for a catered lunch and lots of door prizes. Call the Chamber at (256) 638-7800.

April 24-28, & May 1-5, NACC Theatre presents "Beauty and the Beast" - NACC Theatre presents the classic tale of "Beauty and the Beast" at the Tom Bevill Lyceum from April 24-28 and May 1-5. Reserved seating is $8 each. Call (256) 638-4418 for more information.

April 14, Salem Methodist Church Singing - There will be a singing held at 6pm on Sunday, April 14 at Salem United Methodist Church in Geraldine featuring Bloodline of Albertville as the special singers. All are welcome to attend!

April 26, Rainsville Rainsville FBC "Secret Church" - A "Secret Church" simulcast featuring the teachings of David Platt will be hosted at Rainsville First Baptist Church on Friday, April 26 at 6pm. There is no charge, but participants are encouraged to bring snacks for the six-hour event. For more information, visit www.rainsvillefirst.com.

April 19, Hillbilly Saddle Club Tack Auction

April 27, FSB Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk Fun Run

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- Join First State Bank for the 8th Annual Relay for Life 5K Run/Walk Fun Run. Participants are encouraged to walk or run in memory or in honor of a loved one. The race will be held at DeKalb Lake in Sylvania. The entry fee is $20 if postmarked by April 6, or $25 thereafter.

Registration begins at 7am and the race is at 8am.

April 30-May 4, Spring Carnival at VFW Fairgrounds - Come out to the Spring Carnival and enjoy all the rides and entertainment at the DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne. Gates open at 5pm every day.

May 3-4, Vintage Pickin' Barn Sale - The Vintage Pickin' Barn Sale allows you to shop some of the best vendors from around the South! Vintage marketplace featuring farmhouse, primitives, rustic junk, shabby and french country, repurposed goods and more! There will be live music and local food vendors. It will be held at White Oaks Farm. Priority Pickin' passes are $15 and general admission is $6 per person.

May 4, DARE 5K Run/ Walk - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office will sponsor the DARE 5K Run/Walk for a Drug Free DeKalb County. It begins at Fyffe HS Gym. Registration deadline to guarantee you a tee shirt will be on April 20.

Carol Danvers goes from zero to hero in Captain Marvel, an origin story that holds the key to how everything will shake out in this month's Avengers: Endgame! (Walt Disney Studios | Marvel Studios)

By Zach Hester Art Director Since the post-credits scene in last year’s Avengers: Infinity War, superhero fans across the world have been awaiting the arrival of Captain Marvel, the first, but hopefully not last, female-led superhero movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Despite plenty of hype from myself and the advertising campaign for the movie, I thought Captain Marvel turned out to be a bit of a dud.

The film tries its best to make itself not just an action-driven drama but also a classic fish-out-ofwater story with Danvers landing on her homeworld of Earth with very little memory of her past here to back her up. It’s in these sequences, most of them with an aged-down Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, that the movie breaks into comedy. Some of the bits work, but with Larson’s dry portrayal of our titular hero, most of them don’t land well.

That gets me to the performances. As I stated, Brie Larson feels so flat in this role. I am a big fan of her and in 2015 when she won Best Actress at that year’s Academy Awards for Room, I even stood up and cheered in my living room. I doubt she will win again with a performance like this.

It just feels like they could’ve stuck any talented actress in this role and the movie would’ve went on the

same way. I’m not sure if it was her choices or the direction she received from co-directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck that made it turn out this way.

The effects work in the film is the standout for me personally. Every Skrull character’s practical effects makeup is perfect with no seams or stitches out of place. I stated earlier that Samuel L. Jackson is playing a younger version of his character, Nick Fury. The visual effects artist did an excellent job ensuring that he looked young throughout the movie. While you could sort of tell it was still him at his current age during stunt scenes, the facial effects that were layered on him were flawless.

While I did not love this movie, I am glad to finally see a woman leading a superhero movie. It’s an important step in Marvel’s ever-growing filmography that will hopefully continue to diversify as we introduce more and more characters in the coming year. Captain Marvel might’ve been just a bit bland for me, but the action scenes as well as the spectacular effects might have me coming back for it at the Redbox later this year.

We’ll see.

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IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILBUR R. LEE, Deceased

IN RE: THE ESTATE OF HENRY JACKSON YATES, Deceased

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Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Susan Scott Hayes, personal representative, on the 1st day of April, 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.

Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Virginia Lee, Administratrix, on the 4th day of April, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of the 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.

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT TO BE PUBLISHED BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE (ADMINISTRATOR) In the Matter of the Estate of Charles R. Williams, deceased. Letters of Administration of said deceased having been granted to Ethel Lee Williams, Personal Representative, on the 3rd day of April, 2019, by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of the 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 six months after the grant of letters, or within five months from the date of the first publication of this notice, whichever is the later to occur, or the same will be barred.

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PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE'S NOTICE TO FILE CLAIMS Letters of Administration as Personal Representatives of the Will of Henry Jackson Yates, deceased, having been granted to the undersigned of the 3rd day of April, 2019 by the Honorable Ronnie Osborn, Judge of Probate of said County, notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or the same will be barred.

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FP Optimists DISCUSS 11TH RACE TO EMBRACE Contributed by Sallie Bailey Wright FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Fort Payne Optimists Club President Brian Baine announced at this month's meeting that Optimist International is celebrating 100 years of membership in 2019.

The Optimists plan to be very active in the community this year with their big event, Race to Embrace. It will be the event's 11th year and will be held on Friday, May 3.

The Fort Payne Optimists currently have 60 members and has a goal of 100 members by the year's end. If you are interested in joining the Fort Payne Optimists Club or getting involved in this year's Race to Embrace, please contact Jami Posey at (256) 996-8530.

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By Steve Flowers AL Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — There is no question that Governor Kay Ivey’s Infrastructure/Gas Tax Program was the cornerstone issue of this legislative session. This monumental legislation will be a tremendous enhancement for Alabama’s economic development for decades to come. Gov. Ivey and the legislative leadership deserve accolades for addressing this important project. They were indeed thinking of the next generation rather than the next election. Gov. Ivey deserves most of the credit. She reached across the aisle and garnered almost unanimous support from the democratic legislators. Indeed, the legislation passed the House on an 84-20 vote and passed 28-6 in the Senate.

However, other major issues will be on the table. The Alabama

Department of Corrections is seeking a $42 million increase in their budget in order to hire much needed additional correctional officers. A federal judge has ordered the state to increase guards and mental health professionals.

State Sen. Jim McClendon of St. Clair County is listening to his constituents. Other legislators would be wise and well-served to be as diligent and in touch as McClendon. If they were they would join McClendon in offering to let their people vote on a state lottery.

There is a hue and cry from all corners of the state asking, “Why don’t we have a lottery.

Why are we letting our money go to Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee?�

Conservative estimates suggest a state lottery would generate between 66-to-90 million dollars in new revenues for Alabama.

Alabama is one of

only five states without a state lottery. Senator McClendon will offer a proposal that would split the proceeds from a proposed lottery between the Education Trust Fund and General Fund Budgets. Believe you me, if it gets to the public for a vote it will pass. In every civic club I speak to around the state, the first question I am asked is, “Why in the world can’t we vote on and have a lottery.�

Senator McClendon is also continuing his crusade to stop motorists from having wrecks from distracted driving. He has a proposal that would forbid drivers from holding a cell phone and other devices while driving. Someone could use a handsfree system to text by voice and make and answer calls if they only touch one button. McClendon said his Bill is patterned after Georgia’s Law. The state education coffers are overflowing; therefore, lawmakers

may be able to give teachers a pay raise.

Senator Arthur Orr and Representative Bill Poole, the chairmen of the Senate and House education budget committees, said they expect a pay raise for educators is a probability.

Even the General Fund has better revenue projections. State Representative, Steve Clouse, who chairs the House Budget Committee, has said that he is cautiously optimistic that there could be a small raise for state employees.

It would be unusual for a super majority Republican legislature to not pay homage to or adhere to some placating of gun owners in the Heart of Dixie. This year’s deference would allow people to carry a handgun without getting a concealed carry permit. Another bill would allow church members to carry their guns to church.

In bygone days,

county sheriffs had a lot of political power. Long ago the legislature passed laws that allowed sheriffs to pocket money left over from jail food funds. It was a loophole that should have been closed years ago.

Recently some sheriffs have been caught in this endeavor in a bold, brazen and very lucrative way. Sen. Arthur Orr has offered legislation to stop this archaic practice. His bill would require jail funds to go into a separate account that could only be used for feeding prisoners. Leftover funds could not be used for salaries.

State Sen. Rodger Smitherman (D-Birmingham), has again offered legislation that would require law enforcement officers to collect data on race and traffic stops. His bill cleared the Senate unanimously last year, but failed to come up in the House.

There has always been criticism aimed at

PayDay loan companies in recent years. Their usurious practices have even caught the ire of Republican legislators. A legislative proposal would extend the time that people have to repay a PayDay loan from two weeks to a minimum of 30 days.

The State House of Representatives is mourning the loss of State Rep. Dimitri Polizos. Dimitri was a good man. He and his family have been in the restaurant business in Montgomery for generations. He was a true gentleman, an active church member, and leader in the Greek community in Montgomery. He epitomized what people should expect in legislators. He was a citizen legislator, who was a business and family man first and legislator as a civic contribution. Dimitri was 68.

DEATH NOTICES BURT Tracy Lynn Beene - 48, passed away on Saturday, April 6.

Funeral services were held at 11am on Tuesday, April 9 at Burt Chapel-Fort Payne with Lee Smith officiating. Burial followed in Town Creek Cemetery.

Denzil Ray Ratliff - 83, passed away on Saturday, April 6. The family will announce a memorial service at a later date.

RAINSVILLE John D. Hunter 70 of Rainsville, passed away on Tuesday, April 2 at Erlanger Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 5pm on Tuesday, April 4 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Earnest Corbitt officiating.

Melba Fricks - 71

of Fyffe, passed away on Wednesday, April 3 at Erlanger Medical Center. A graveside service was held on Sunday, April 7 at 1pm at Beulah Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Simmons officiating.

Larry Nelson - 69 of Rainsville, passed away on Friday, April 5.

Funeral services were held at 2pm on Sunday, April 7 at Rainsville Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Paul Murphy and Charles Jones officiating.

Burial followed in Mountain View Memory Gardens.

WILSON Carolyn R. Highfield - 75 of Centre, passed away on Wednesday, April 3 at her residence.

Funeral services were held at 1pm on Saturday, April 6 at the Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Josh Bryant, Ronnie Highfield and Doyle

Kerr officiating. Burial followed in Cherokee Memory Gardens.

CORNER STONE Marian Bryant Adkins - 84 of Henagar, passed away on Tuesday, April 2 at her residence. Funeral services were held at 3pm on Friday, April 5 at Corner Stone Funeral Chapel with Elder Tim White and Bro. Troy Bryant officiating. Burial followed in Pea Ridge Cemetery.

James Robert Hurst - 82 of Ider, passed away on Friday, April 5 at Shepard’s Cove Hospice. A graveside service was held on Saturday, April 6 at Sulpher Springs Cemetery.

GERALDINE Sidney David Fuller - 90 of

Crossville, passed away on Wednesday, April 3 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 2pm on Saturday, April 6 at Skirum United Methodist Church with Bro. Paul Vick officiating. Burial followed in Skirum Cemetery.

Brian Leslie Cox 48 of Grant, passed away on Wednesday, April 10 at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice in Albertville.

RAINSVILLE Jeremy Todd Heal - 46 of Pisgah, passed away on Tuesday, April 2. A graveside service was held at 11am on Saturday, April 6 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with burial to follow.

Brandy Jo Franks - 38 of Fort Payne, passed away on Friday,

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Cathy Ann Devers - 62 of Rainsville, passed away on Friday, April 5. A memorial service will be held at a later date by the family.

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SYVLANIA TENNIS HEATS UP The Sylvania Varsity Girls have won 4 victories. In a recent match, they defeated Victory Christian, 8-1.

Number 2 Singles: Audrey Schrader: Won 9-7; Number 3 Singles: Lacey Hall: Won 8-6; Number 4 Singles: Sarah Smothers: Won 8-2; Number 5 Singles: Baylee Blevins: Won 8-3; Number 6 Singles: Cloey Morgan: Won 8-2; Number 1 Doubles: Schrader/Hall: Won 8-6; Number 2 Doubles: Easterby/Melinda Little: Won 8-6; Number 3 Doubles: Smothers/Blevins: Won 8-1 The Sylvania Varsity Boys have won 5 more victories, moving to 10-0 for the season. In a recent match, they defeated Pleasant Valley, 7-2.

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The Lady Rams defeat Brindlee Mountain 3-1. Rachel Bewley with 1 goal and 1 assist to Savannah Roper. Lauren Bewley Scored a goal on a Penalty Kick. Libby Privett had one save on the night.

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