Roger Throw and his wife Ann visited the Hale County Community Health and Wellness CareStation at the Akron Public Library on October 30th to see a demonstration of the OnMed CareStation. Throw, a 2020- 2021 Auburn University Scholar in Residence, is an author, journalist, and activist known for writing about the politics of world hunger. Throw currently serves as a senior fellow for global agriculture and food policy for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs.
LEGAL NOTICE State of AlabamaHale CountyProbate Court Notice This is notice that William Ralph Cothran, Administrator of the Estate of Charles Melvin Cothran, deceased, surviving spouse of Rollanda Rudd Cothran, deceased, has filed a petition for summary distribution under the provisions of Section 43-2-692 of the Code of Alabama of the personal estate of the said Rollanda Rudd Cothran to the Estate of Charles Melvin Cothran. Thirty days after the date that this notice is published in a newspaper in... Read More
Bertha Louise Grice, 89, was born March 18, 1936, and died December 4, 2025, after a brief illness. She transitioned to be with the Lord on that day. Bertha was born to the late Archie and Isabella Grice and was the youngest of 10 children. She was reared by her parents in a Godly home and confessed hope in Christ at an early age. She joined Greenleaf Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dan Hope, where she remained... Read More
Lois Jean Bishop Lee, 61, was born June 29, 1964, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Pearlie Bishop and Joe Perry, and died December 7, 2025. She accepted Christ at an early age. Lois enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and family. Her oldest son, DeMondre “Dre” Bishop; her father, Mr. Joe Perry; her grandparents, Ida Mae and Hayward Lee Bishop; and her sister, LaChandra Bell, preceded her in death. Lois leaves her cherished husband, James Lee, of Sawyerville, Alabama; her son,... Read More
Hazel O’Neal Ellis Patterson, 67, of Fayetteville, Georgia, was born January 8, 1958, in Sawyerville, Alabama, to Harry Lee and Susie Etta Ellis, and ascended to the kingdom of heaven on December 5, 2025. She was called by many names from those who loved her—Hazel, “Haze,” Grandma, and Gammy—but her most cherished name was “Mom.” She confessed faith in Christ at an early age and joined Springfield Baptist Church in Sawyerville, Alabama. She remained at Springfield before later joining The... Read More
Deacon Herbert Pickens was born October 7, 1948, and died November 30, 2025. On a bright and sunny morning, October 7, 1948, God blessed the late William Pickens, Sr. and Virginia Pickens Allen with twin boys, Herbert and Howard Pickens. Herbert received his early education in Newbern, Alabama, and graduated from Sunshine High School in 1966. He continued his academic pursuits at Alabama A&M University in Normal, Alabama, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. In 1969, Herbert... Read More