Ronald Thomas Barnette

Ronald Thomas Barnette, age 70, of Greensboro, passed away at DCH Regional Medical Center with his family by his side on June 6, 2025. Born in Marion on January 30, 1955, Ronald and his twin brother Donald were the youngest of 5 sons to Virgil Barnette and Doris Scarbrough Barnette. He retired in 2023 after...
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Jessie Lapsley Bell

Jessie Bell “Bea” Lapsley Bell was born on April 2, 1941, in Uniontown, Alabama, and passed away on May 31, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was 84 years old. She was the beloved daughter of Uriel Lapsley and Elizabeth Laster, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also reunited in eternity with her...
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Genova Williams

Genova McCalpine Williams, a longtime resident of Sawyerville, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born on April 17, 1946, to Grover and Rosette Mc- Calpine and was the third of fifteen children, and the oldest daughter. She gave her life to Christ at an early age and was...
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Cook cousins graduate, head to UAB and UA

First cousins Wesley Mills Cook and Ava Gabrielle Cook are graduates of the Class of 2025 from their respective high schools. Wesley’s graduation from Homewood High School was held at Samford University in Birmingham on May 17, 2025. Her Diploma was with an Advanced Academic Endorsement. Wesley was actively involved in “Nexus” and “Continuum” Show...
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Hale students graduated from UA at Spring ‘25 commencement exercises

Over 6,000 degrees were awarded during The University of Alabama’s spring 2025 commencement ceremonies at Coleman Coliseum. The University provides numerous opportunities for service and growth through its educational, social and cultural experiences. Local students include: Emmanuel Adanu of Moundville (35474) received the following degree( s): Master of Business Administration. Vicki Baggett of Moundville (35474)...
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GPD reports arrests for public intoxication, assault, domestic violence

Greensboro Police Department released the following report of its activities: Arrests: May 20, 2025James Hezekiah Seale, 39, of Greensboro, was arrested for public intoxication. May 27, 2025Curtis Lamar White, 32, of Sawyerville, was arrested for menacing and assault 3rd.Kendall McCalpine, 31, of Greensboro, was arrested for assault 2nd. May 28, 2025Candi Arneisha Johnson, 41, of...
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Hale County students named to President’s, Dean’s lists at Marion Military Institute

College freshman Summer Rea Stephens of Moundville, AL, a Hale County High School graduate, completed the Marion Military Institute Spring 2025 semester on the college’s President’s List. This academic achievement requires a perfect 4.0 GPA. Alexandra Brooke Gray of Moundville, AL, a Hale County High School graduate, completed the Marion Military Institute Spring 2025 semester...
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