HELEN CARTER - HALL OF FAMER

Elkmont's Helen Smith Carter was inducted into the Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame in Montgomery, October 12.   Miss Helen has been in the middle of everything for many years and has blessed so many lives.  

One of the highest praises a person can receive is the positive thoughts of her community:

Congrats Helen! I can't think of anyone more deserving. I know first hand all the hard work you put into any and all volunteer work you do as well as the attention given to any individuals.

Congratulations, Helen. You are so deserving of this award. We appreciate all you do for our community and all of your years of service to all the different groups of our community.


Congrats Helen! I can't think of anyone more deserving. I know first hand all the hard work you put in to help others.

CHANCE OF SEVERE WEATHER TONIGHT

Still cleaning up limbs from storms a few days ago?  Looks like another bout of strong storms might come through Elkmont tonight.

A STORM SYSTEM WILL APPROACH THE REGION FROM THE WEST TODAY...WITH THUNDERSTORMS INCREASING IN COVERAGE ONCE AGAIN BY LATE THIS AFTERNOON. WIDESPREAD STORMS ARE EXPECTED BOTH IN ADVANCE OF THE COLD FRONT THIS EVENING...AND OVERNIGHT AS THE COLD FRONT PUSHES EASTWARD INTO THE REGION. SEVERE STORMS ARE EXPECTED DURING THIS ENTIRE PERIOD...WITH DAMAGING WINDS OF 60 TO 70 MPH AND BRIEF TORNADOES THE PRIMARY THREATS.

OTHERWISE...A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE REGION BETWEEN 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON AND 7 AM TUESDAY FOR SUSTAINED WINDS OF 20 TO 25 MPH AND FREQUENT GUSTS TO 35 MPH. WINDS WILL LIKELY BE
SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER IN ELEVATED TERRAIN. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS ALSO IN EFFECT FOR ALL COUNTIES BEGINNING AT 7 PM THIS EVENING...DUE TO THE POTENTIAL FOR ADDITIONAL HEAVY RAINFALL WITH THIS STORM SYSTEM.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...

THE THREAT FOR STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL PERSIST BETWEEN 7 AM AND NOON TUESDAY...MAINLY FOR LOCATIONS EAST OF INTERSTATE 65. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH WILL ALSO REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE FORECAST AREA THROUGH 1 PM TUESDAY.

Expect cooler, more fall-like weather mid and late next week.

Hill Spirit Thoughts:

To prepare for a possible power outage, take some time today to put together a black out box, kit, basket or whatever you want to call it.  Gather everything you will need to shine a little light on the subject so you don't stub your toe if the power goes out. Hill Spirit is making sure the old windup alarm clock is ticking before bedtime.

CALHOUN RECOGNIZED SCHOLARS

Calhoun Community College announces its president’s list for the 2014 summer term. Elkmont's Harold Gregory was recognized for his hard work.

President’s list: 
Victoria Newton, Michael Weeks, both of Ardmore; Jared Bailey, Elmo Dorsey, Brandon Fisk, Daniel Gawlak, Robert Matlock, William Hunter Meeks, Brian Miller, Parth Patel, Nicholas Phillips, Ryan Ritchie, Suzanne Slovak, all of Athens; William Rogers, of Danville; Olivia Briscoe, Laura Garrison, Heather Green, Harold Hopper, Jessica Ledlow, Leonard McNutt, Maquasha Seay, Edward Smith, Lance Smith, all of Decatur; Harold Gregory, of Elkmont; Jackson Lemmons, Matthew McGough, both of Hartselle; Timothy McDaniel, of Hillsboro; Chad Hagood, Harold Rodgers, both of Moulton; Calista Blankenship, of Somerville; Nicklas Armor, Richard Comston, Meghan Mullican, all of Trinity.
 

ELKMONT SHINES AT FIDDLERS CONVENTION

The Fiddlers Convention held earlier this month in Athens lived up to its billing once again.  A wonderful weekend of country music and fun that you should make plans to attend next year.  

The best musicians come from far and wide to play in the various competitions.  This year two of Elkmont's own placed in one of those contests.  Congrads to Damion Kidd and Anothony Mims Jr on their achievements.

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First — Wesley Allen, of Alpine
Second — Josh Hollifield, of Ball Grand, Georgia

Third — Damion Kidd,  Elkmont

 
Fourth — Anthony Mims Jr., Elkmont

Fifth — Rob Pearcy, of Smyrna

HAVE YOU MARKED YOUR CALENDAR ?

There will be country, classical string, pop, and lite classic rock. It will be a mix of acoustic and some electric...

VICKIE LYNN WALLACE - OBITUARY

The Funeral Service for Vickie Lynn Wallace age 62, of Athens, AL; was Friday, October 10, 2014 at 2 P.M. at New Oakland Baptist Church with Dwight Raburn and Anthony Anderson officiating.

Visitation WAS Friday, October 10, 2014: 1-2 P.M. at the church.

Burial will be in New Oakland Cemetery.
Mrs. Wallace passed away October 9, 2014 at Athens Limestone Hospital.
She was born July 10, 1952 in Limestone County, AL to Lawrence Buchanan and Christine Miller Buchanan. She was a member of New Oakland Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband Michael Wayne Wallace of Athens, AL; two sons Wayne McElyea and wife Angie of Athens, AL, Joey McElyea and wife Penny of Athens, AL; stepdaughter Dana Siniard of Athens, AL; sister Donna Hastings of Rogersville, AL; three grandchildren Ashley Penley and Jonathan of Elkmont, AL, Caleb Siniard, Mason Siniard; great-grandchild Blayd Penley

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Penley, David Mitchell, Chris Hastings, George Hamby, Greg Schrimsher, and Matthew Schrimsher

DANNY RAY DISON - OBITUARY

Danny Ray Dison, age 56 of Elkmont, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Dison was born May 17, 1958 in Lauderdale County to James Richard Dison and Mary Alice Freeman.

Graveside Services for Mr. Dison were Friday, October 10, 2014 at Cross Key Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Wendell White officiating. Visitation was Friday, October 10, 2014 from 11:30 until 1:30 p.m. at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home.

He is survived by his parents, James Richard and Mary Alice Dison; sons, Jonathan Dison and wife Amy, Joey Leon Johnson, Jordan Johnson and Coy Delton Dison; grandchildren, Julie Dison, Joshua Michael Johnson, Mackenzie Johnson; sisters, Mary Etta Crosby, Martha Jean Wright, Mary Jane Wiley, Patricia Darlene Craig and Ginger Lynn Colwell; brothers, Bobby Ray Dison, George Wayne Dison and James Wesley Dison; several nieces, nephews and numerous other family and friends.

Pallbearers are Aaron Craig, Wesley Craig, B.J. Jarrett, Austin Jarrett, Matthew Jarrett and Glenn Colwell.

STACY ANN MATHIS - OBITUARY

Stacy Ann Mathis age 43 of Elkmont, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 at her residence. Ms. Mathis was born October 15, 1970 in Ohio to John Franklin and Sandra Custard Franklin.

Memorial services for Ms. Mathis are Monday, October 13, 2014 at Limestone Chapel Funeral Home at 6:00 p.m. with Donald Terry officiating. Visitation will be Monday, October 13, 2014 from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Sloan and husband D.J.; son, Joshua Miller; mother, Sandra Franklin; brother, John Franklin Jr.; sister-in-law, Katie Abernathy; niece, Hannah Camp; several aunts and uncles.

Preceded in death by her father, John Franklin; grandson, Jayden Hartman; grandmother, Bobbie Brown.

SHIRLEY FAYE PALMER - OBITUARY

Shirley Faye Palmer, 78 of Elkmont, died Thursday, October 9 at her residence. Services will be 11AM Saturday, October 11 at Spry Funeral Home, Chapel with Steve Dorning, Colton Palmer officiating, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery, visitation is from 6-9 PM Friday at Spry Funeral Home.

Mrs. Palmer was born February 29, 1936 in Limestone County, she was a member of the Baptist Church, she was a retired Attendance Clerk for Athens City Schools and she was a devoted Mother, Grandmother and Aunt.

Survivors: Son: Ken Palmer and wife Judy, Elkmont; Grandchildren: Colton Palmer, Elkmont; Kennedy Palmer, Elkmont; Nephew: Hal Barley, Athens; Great Niece: Shelby Barley; Great Nephews: Britt Barley, Brock Barley.

Preceded in death by Husband: Elwood Ray Palmer; Parents: Breace & Jip Barley; Brother: Harold Barley.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of North Alabama, 3311 Bob Wallace Ave. Suite #101, Huntsville, AL 35805.

TILDA MAE BROWN - OBITUARY

Mrs. Tilda Mae Brown, 85 of Athens, died Wednesday, October 8 at Athens Limestone Hospital. Services will be 2 PM Friday, October 10 at Spry Funeral Home, Chapel with Dennis Ivy officiating, burial in Gatlin Cemetery. 

Visitation was from 11AM until service at Spry Funeral Home.

Mrs. Brown was born June 1, 1929 in Cullman, AL, she was a member of Tanner Pentecostal Church and she was a homemaker. Survived by Daughters: Joyce Pike and husband Jimmy of Athens; Doris Cluxton and husband David of Athens; Martha Turner and husband Larry of Athens; Faye Hutto of Athens; Sons: Wesley Brown and wife Brenda of Athens; Jerry Brown and wife Nina of Athens; Larry Brown and wife Florene of Athens; Johnny Brown of Athens; Donald Brown of Athens; Son-in-Law: Ike Martin of Elkmont; Sisters: Frances Dyer of Tennessee; Norlee McCune of Athens; Cora Lee Cox of Athens; 25 Grandchildren; 57 Great Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren;

Preceded in death by husband: James M. Brown; Daughter: Linda Martin; Grandson: Anthony Brown, Scottie Brown, Michael Brown; Great Granddaughter: Taylor Lane Hathcoat.