JAMES LEROY BOLIN - OBITUARY

The Funeral Service for James Leroy Bolin, age 84, of Elkmont, AL; will be Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at McConnell Memorial Chapel with Cecil Norman officiating. Visitation will be Saturday, January 31, 2015: 12-1:45 P.M. at McConnell Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery.
 
Mr. Bolin passed away Thursday January 29, 2015 at Athens Limestone Hospital.
He was born August 10, 1930 in Limestone County, AL to Roy and Floy Bolin. He is a retired truck driver.
Mr. Bolin is preceded in death by his parents and wife Mattie Marie Bolin, one daughter Doris Jean Helms, and brother Ollie Bolin.

He is survived by one son Jimmy D. Bolin and wife Sharon, one daughter Debbie Hutzler and husband John, Janette Pugh and husband Larry, 8 grandchildren, 17 Great-Grandchildren. 

Pallbearers will be Joe Miller, Jerry Bolin, Judd Rutherford, Chris Helms, Tyler Helms, and Jeremy Helms.

WILLIAM TUCKER - OBITUARY

Funeral services for William Tucker, 51, will be at noon Saturday, Jan. 31, at Round Island Creek Mission Center on Lucas Ferry Road with Corey Thomas officiating and Peoples Funeral Home directing. Burial will be in the New Beria Cemetery in Elkmont.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ELKMONT THIS WEEK?

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ELKMONT BASKETBALL@NEW HOPE
JVG @ 4:30 PM
JVB @ 6:00 PM *estimated time
VG  @ 7:00 PM *estimated time
VB  @ 8:30 PM *estimated time

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PAINT WORKSHOP - ELKMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT

CANCER BENEFIT SINGING
Church of the Living God on Sandlin Road @ 6 pm. Featuring The Terrys and Carter Family. Donations go to assist an area man with stage 4 cancer and unable to work. For more information:

 256-221-2037 or 256-374-6332

ELKMONT YOUTH BASKETBALL
5 & 6 Coed  
  9 am - Elkmont 1 vs Elkmont 4
10 am - Elkmont 2 @ Owens 3
10 am - Elkmont 3 vs Blue Springs 3
 
9 & 10 Boys
11 am  - Elkmont 2 @ Johnson 1
 
9 & 10 Girls
  1 pm - Elkmont 1 vs Elkmont 2

11 & 12 Boys  
  4 pm -  Elkmont 2 vs Tanner 1
 
  4 pm -  Elkmont 3 @ Creekside 3

ELKMONT SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
* baseball parent meeting Jan 25@6 pm; new gym

*Track team sign up Jan 25 beside lunchroom door. Meeting during enrichment Thurs.

Team Fundraisers: Link with team name
Football and Soccer Teams Strawberries - due Feb. 9

Softball Applebee Pancake Breakfast; Feb. 7

Baseball Shirt Fundraiser - due Feb. 6

 

LAWRENCE EDWARD FARRIS JR. - OBITUARY

Lawrence Edward Farris, Jr. died Saturday at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. Visitation is from 2-5PM Wednesday at Spry Funeral Home, Athens.

Mr. Farris was born August 25, 1953 in Lauderdale County, he was a Mechanic.

Survivors: Sons: Shay Farris, Athens; Lawrence Farris III, Florence; Corey Farris, Elkmont; Daughter: Tameka Farris, Athens; Step-Daughters: Tracy Goode, Huntsville; Angie Davis Renoso, Ft. Payne; Tata Kyle, Athens; Mother: Sarah Lee Eirven, Indiana; Brothers: Henry Farris, Indiana, John Thomas Farris, Indiana, Travis Foster, Florence, Mario Foster, Florence; Sisters: Mary Farris, Nashville, TN, Lisa Farris, Florence, Clara Farris, Indiana, Helen Farris, Indiana; 16

Grandchildren; Several Step-Grandchildren.

DEVILICIOUS SAYS GOODBYE

Gas prices may be falling but everything else but wages are going up.  This sad fact has caused one of our small businesses to close after this week.  

Devilicious will be shuttered soon so hurry and use those gift cards, grab a biscuit or buy that cupcake while you can.

 
We regret to inform our faithful customers that due to rising cost of food,and the demand falling, it is no longer feasible for us to remain open. This will be our last week at Devilicious so if anyone has a gift card please come use it! We so appreciate all the loyal customers that kept us afloat.

Starr Pepper

LILLY B. JOHNSON - OBITUARY

Lilly B. Johnson, 91 of Athens died Sunday at Athens Rehabilitation Center & SeniorCare.  Mrs. Johnson was born October 26, 1923 in Limestone County, she was a member of the Church of Christ.

There will be a Graveside Service 2PM Thursday at Roselawn Cemetery with Mike Webster officiating, visitation is from 12noon until 1:45PM Thursday at Spry Funeral Home.

Survived by Daughters: Dot Carter of Athens and Helen Curry of Elkmont, 15 Grandchildren and Several Great Grandchildren.

2015 SENIOR NIGHT AT ELKMONT

The basketball season is winding down and here at Elkmont, we have a tradition of senior night.  Senior night is when we say goodbye to our seniors who participate in the winter sports and are recognized during the last home game of the season.

  

Montana Ray

Parents:  Devin & Amy

Siblings:  Jersey

College Choice:  Paul Mitchell School

College Major:  Cosmetology

Church:  Blackburn Road Baptist Church

Hobbies:  Cheerleading, activities with youth group and spending time with family

Clubs/Honors:  Senior Beta, Spanish Club, Homecoming Representative, Voted  Senior Class Most School Spirit 

Tori Williams

Parents:  Brian & Lori

Siblings:  Briley

College Choice:  Martin Methodist College

College Major:  Elementary Education

 
Church:  Elkmont United Methodist Church

Hobbies:  Cheerleading, Community Service, Church Choir and Youth Group

 
Clubs/Honors:  Senior Beta, Spanish Club, Mu Alpha   Theta, Limestone County Student Senate,  TRAIL, Class President, Class Favorite, Homecoming Queen, Cheer Captain,  Voted Senior Class Best All Around

Bailee Gooch

Parents:  Ricky & Pam

Siblings:  Brandi

College Choice:  Calhoun Community College

College Major:  Pediatric Nursing

Church:  Blackburn Road Baptist Church

Hobbies:  Sports and painting canvases

Clubs/Honors:  Delegate at Girls State, Wendy’s Heisman, HOSA, FCCLA, FCA, Senior Beta, Mu Alpha Theta, Limestone Co Spirit Award Nominee, Voted  Senior Class Most Athletic 

Joshua Carter

Parents:  Michael & Melissa

Siblings:  Christopher

College Choice:  University of Jamestown, ND

College Major:  Undecided

Church:  Blackburn Road Baptist Church

Hobbies:  Football, Basketball, Baseball, volunteers for Elkmont Fire Department

Clubs/Honors:  FCA, Spanish Club, Senior Beta,     Voted Senior Class Most Dependable

Rachel Adams

Parents:  Jerry & Susan

Siblings:  MaryBeth, Blaine

College Choice:  University of Alabama-Birmingham

College Major:  Biology, Pediatrics

Church:  Elkmont United Methodist Church

Hobbies:  Cheerleading, spending time with friends and family, attending church

Clubs/Honors:  Member of the National Society of High School Scholars, Senior Beta, Mu Alpha Theta, FCCLA Vice President,  Selected for the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientist Award of Excellence, Selected as a Ronald Reagan Student Leader Award Recipient, Homecoming Representative, Voted Senior Class Most Dependable

Jared Bailey

Parents:  Kevin & Missy

Siblings:  LeeAnn, Rhett, Chance, Ashley, Alexis, Allen, Ty , Gabriel

College Choice:  Undecided

College Major:  Undecided

Church:  Holland’s Gin Church of Christ

Hobbies:  Playing sports, watching tv, and doing chores for his mother

 
Clubs/Honors:  National Beta Club, FCA, Spanish Club,  All County Basketball (8th, 10th, 11th grades), All Area Basketball (10th grade), All County Baseball Honors, All State Football, All County Football, All Tennessee Valley Football, All Area Football(12th grade),  All Region Football (11th grade), Voted  Senior Class Most Athletic

 

JEFFERY ALAN DAWSON - OBITUARY

Name:
Jeffery Alan Dawson

Dates:
Birth date: May 22, 1970
Death date: January 24, 2015

Obituary:
Jeffery Alan Dawson 44, of Elkmont,AL died Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Athens-Limestone Hospital, Athens, Alabama. Born Friday, May 22, 1970 in Scottsboro, AL, he was the son of the late Billy Frank and Phyllis Thomas Dawson.

He was a wonderful husband, father, uncle, and a friend to many. He was a member of Wooley Springs Baptist Church. He loved Alabama Football and played and coached baseball. He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy Frank and Phyllis Dawson and a father-in-law: Billy Wright.

Survivors include: 
Wife: Lisa Ann Dawson, Elkmont]
Son: Ryan Dawson, Elkmont]
Brother: Greg (Teresa) Dawson, Scottsboro, AL, 
Sister: Annette Hairston, Scottsboro, AL,
Mother-in-law: Louise Wright of Elkmont
Brother-in-law: Brian & Christy Wright of Ardmore, TN, and nieces and nephews: Melissa Doss, Cheyenne Dawson, Trevor Bass, Rebecca Hairston, Coltin Hairston, Brilee Wright, Zachary Wright, and Jaylen Doss.

Visitation will be held on Monday, January 26, 2015 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, Alabama from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at Ardmore Chapel Funeral Home, Ardmore, AL, at 11:00 AM with Bro. Tony Boyles officiating. Burial will be in Pine Haven Cemetery, Hollywood, AL.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donation to The Hidden Place c/o Wooley Springs Baptist Church.

ELKMONT SPIRIT AWARD REPRESENTATIVES

Each year a spirit award is given by the Limestone County School District that recognizes athletic and academic achievement.  Each school has one young man and woman selected to represent the school. 

 
Hunter Brazeal and Bailee Gooch  were the Elkmont representatives for the 2015 Spirit Award.  

HUNTER BRAZEAL

BAILEE GOOCH

HIGH SCHOOL "AB HONOR ROLL - SECOND QUARTER

This is the "A-B" honor roll for the high school.  All other honor rolls have already been posted.  If you are looking for these, go to the bottom of the blog and look for January or use the search engine. You will find the other honor rolls there.

SENIOR:

Adams, Tracy Leigh

Arnett, Hayley Noelle

Bailey, Jared Mayfield

Brazeal, Hunter Caleb

Clark, Kody Alexander

Cofer, Hanah Lynn

Collier, Elijah James

Crawford, Haley M.

Farris, Michael Cook

Gooch, Bailee Nicole

Hernandez, Alexis M.

Labra, Roberto Isidoro

McWilliams, Miariah J

Meadows, Hanna Faith

Ray, Montana Marie

Richardson, Tea Raine

Scroggins, Victoria B

Tucker, Michael D

Vining, Eli Ross

Wagner, Cody Austin

Wallace,Christopher K

Wise, Quentin Riley

JUNIOR:

Altamirano, Alexa D

Anderson, Jayne K

Bates, Ruth Ann

Bentley, Brandi Jean

Borden, Austin Blake

Clem, Stephanie C

Hobbs, Madeline C

Holt, Colby Lee

Inman, Rebekah Jade

Isham, Al Josiah

Johnson, Raven L

Jones, Cody Dean

Marina Sanchez, Daniel

Mayfield, Robin Nicole

McNatt, Mary Frances

Mullis, Amelia Anne

Reed, Austin Ewing

Salgado, Elizabeth J

Schmidt, Koribeth C

Smith, Benjamin R

Smith, Kaitlyn Grace

Thacker, Tyler Ray

Turner, Ashton Laura

SOPHOMORE:

Birdwell, Trace Austin

Clinard, Gracen Daly

Cook, Jackson Bryant

Craig, Johnathon D

Doss, Brittney Nicole

Emerson, Alyssa Sue

Ferguson, Benton G

Hice, Hope Nicole

Hudson, William Jay

Hughes, Elizabeth R

Jones, Madison Marie

Miller, Shainna E

Mullis, Morgan Jay

Norman, Kaitlynn N

Phillips, Hunter T

Pressnell, Victoria M

Richardson, Kobe R

Scroggins, Madison J

Sharp, Noah Charles

Smith, Alyssa Nicole

Smith, Leigha Hope

Snoddy, Molly Brianna

Tucker, David Ralph

Tyler, Michael Bryce

Valencia, Carlos Daniel

Williams, Allie Mariah

Williams, Sammantha

Young, Baylee M

FRESHMAN:

Adams, Skylar Jade

Armstrong, Jacob M.

Barnes, Autumn G.

Bishop, Andrew C.

Boone, Rylee Nicole

Brewer, Baylee D.

Burden, Taylor Anne

Butler, Natalie Paige

Compton, Madison B

Cooper, Marianna R.

Crow, James T.

Davis, Autumn Marie

Day, Anna Lauren

Dison, Shannon Lee

Farris, Mia Claire

Griffin, Login Wayne

Helms, McKenzie J.

Hill, Hope Brandalyn

Hudson, Harley Jean

Lagunas, Irvin

McNatt, Emma C.

Moss, Chelsey L.

Pacheco, Brandon

Prater, Chase A.

Putman, Leah Brooke

Ristau, Nikki Caylin

Simpson, Lauren I.

Smith, Rachel B.

Steelman, Lacey M.

Vining, Bailey Grace

Wales, Anna Grace

Wallace, Raileigh M.

Webb, Bailey Marie

MISS KALYNN - PEOPLE'S CHOICE

Kalynn Clinard, Miss Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo Queen, participated in the Miss Rodeo USA Pageant in Oklahoma City last week.  Part of the pageant was the People's Choice Award.  This contest was not part of the scoring that determined the Miss Rodeo USA Queen but was a chance for communities to show their support for their candidate.  

As photo albums were released, people would vote for their favorite young lady.  Elkmont folk and their supportive facebook contacts consistently voted for Miss Kalynn and she was leading going into the last days when a voting problem occurred.  Due to illegal votes, she placed second.  After due course and review, this decision was overturned and our Miss Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo Queen was awarded the People's Choice award.  We are very proud of her and how she represented our community.

Miss Rodeo USA Pageant Statement:
After our administration and the National Director reviewed the votes for People's Choice, the decision was unanimous that the votes that were cast without first liking the page, will NOT be counted. The People's Choice award rightfully goes to Kalynn Clinard, Miss Limestone Sheriff's Rodeo. Thank you for voting for all of the contestants - this category was intended to be fun and we never anticipated what happened. We do not believe there was any foul play by any contestant or her supporters.

Miss Kalynn's Thoughts
I want to big thanks to all of you that have supported me and took the time to share and like my pictures throughout the pageant . You all did all that you could for me while I was out there and now that some of the issues have been addressed I'm proud that the recognition that you guys earned me has been awarded . I also want to thank each and every one of you that sent me an email throughout the week . It truly helped me and was very uplifting . I could not ask for a better community and friends and family . You guys are the best

LET'S PAINT

What’s on your bucket list?  Have you ever consider taking a painting lesson? Have you always loved to doodle and draw?  Now is your chance to try painting, an opportunity to create something that is unique and truly yours.

             

Elkmont High School in partnership with the community will be offering a painting lesson at the Elkmont Fire Hall, January 31, 2015.  This class is for the novice as well as the experienced painter. William McDonald, artist, will be instructing with the Bob Ross style of painting. 

   

The lesson will begin at 8:00 AM and end at around 1:30 PM.  For $60, you will be able to take home a finished acrylic landscape painting.  The charge covers classroom instruction and ALL materials. 

 

For additional information and to register for the class, please contact:

*Dr. Gartman @

256-732-4291 or 256-777-7153

*Rhonda Hall @ 

256-732-4291   

Grab a friend and have some laughs and fun as you paint in downtown Elkmont. There are no mistakes, only something wanting to be in your painting.

Bob Ross

ELKMONT MIDDLE SCHOOL "AB" HONOR ROLL - SECOND QUARTER

The Elkmont Middle School second quarter "AB" honor roll has been released.  This honor roll is for our students who didn't get all As but did achieve all As and Bs.

SIXTH:

Adams, Lucas Camron

Anderson, Brooklyn Nichole

Bailey, Alexis Mackenzie

Bartlow, Taylor Matthew

Beddingfield, Jacob Nathaniel

Black, Samantha Raelyn

Bowling, Katie Beth

Burdge, Bentley Tyler

Cook, Anna Grace

Dawson, Julianna Danielle

Finley, Daine Paul

Foster, Mary Abigail

Hand, Emeril Layne

Hargrove, Emma Alyssa

Hobbs, Sarah Elizabeth

Holt, Makenzie Maurine

Hughes, Harley David

Hunter, Shannon Faye

Johnson, Azarria Cordae

Keller, Ella Lane

Lewter, Dakota Dale

Lovell, Natalie Grace

Miller, Brilee Aniston

Munoz, Samantha

Nazario-Cuenca, Diana

Pena, Andres

Pinkey, Grace McKay Drew

Pugh, Jobey Allen

Redding, Kyle Gregory Lee

Reed, Emily Nicole

Smith, Hannah Alexis

Smith, Kayla Paige

Strickland, Trinity Noelle

Strouss, Lauren Amber

Swanner, Blake Dalton

Usery, Haley Jean

Walts, Jeana Elizabeth

Williams, Elizabeth Grace

SEVENTH:

Anderson, Allison Nicole

Barnes, Madison Marie

Boldin, Elijah Ray

Brady, Autumn Renee

Gooch, Abigail Grace

Hanback, Benjamin Nicholas

Hewett, Madison Ivey

Lowery, Matthew Thomas

Menefee, Kayla Marie

Miller, Kiley Cheyanne

Moss, Lucas Eaves

Norman, Emma Grace

Powell, Sarah Grace

Pryor, Haley LeeAnn

Pylant, Matthew Douglas

Rhineheimer, Madison Gabrielle

Ristau, Jazmin Anna

Russell, Ciara Ann

Salgado-Jaimes, Guadalupe

Sanders, Paul Benjamin

Sandlin, Lyndsey Brooke

Scroggins, Coby Lee

Steeno, Justin Patrick

Stringer, Bethany Madison

Walts, James Colten

EIGHTH:

Altamirano Almaraz, Santiago E.

Austin, Deborah Destinee

Bailey, Ashley Paige

Barnes, Kalei Faye

Bartlow, Natalie Marie

Bunn, Tori Michelle

Craig, Sara Dianne

Crowe, Montana Charlene

Curnutt, Abigail Taylor

Grigsby, Nicholas Trey

Harwell, Aubrie Grace

Hasting, Abby Leigh

Hickman, Ryan Daniel

Hobbs, Benjamin Marcus

Hobbs, Davis James

Jordan, Nicholas Sean

Kimbrough, Zachary Matthew

McMahan, Ashlynn Grace

McNatt, James Benton

McNatt, Kayla Nicole

Miller, Emily Mae

Morris, Tyler Trey

Mullis, Kendall Paul

Najera Lagunas, Fatima Channel

Newport, Jessica Nicole

Pepper, Madison Kaye

Schrimsher, Anna Lynn

Sims, Frances Elizabeth

Smith, Magan Nikole

Terry, Payton Elizabeth

Trousdale, Presley Wade

Tucker, Matthew Dean

Usery, Hannah Leann

Winsett, Katilynn Mae

Woosley, Bryan Austin

Young, Peyten Ericsun