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Local News For Monday August 1st, 2022



Good morning y’all, and now a little news to get you up and going. weather-wise, we’ll start off the workweek and the month of August with highs in the low to mid-90s.

Now your Daily arrest report is brought to you by Trenter Bail Bonding, locked up, need to get out, call Jeff, or Jimmy at 334-864-5559. From Chambers County, Chambers County Sheriff's Office reports the following:


James Richmond Whaley, 34, of Roanoke, AL was arrested for Assault 3rd Degree


Brandon Cordarius Lindsey, 34, of Lagrange, GA was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree and License to Carry Pistol Required


Marcus Montez Gibson, 43, of Valley, AL was arrested for Failure to Pay - Child Support


Darius Lamonda Brooks, 33, of Auburn, AL was arrested for Failure to Appear - Driving Suspended


Aurion Biamesha Green, 23, of Lanett, AL was arrested for Failure to Appear - Speeding and Violation of Drivers License Restriction


Marco Antonio Donte Lloyd, 41, of Lanett, AL was arrested for Failure to Appear - Burglary 3rd Degree and Theft of Property 1st Degree


Alyissa Kendra Gardiner, 33, of Lanett, AL was arrested for Failure to Appear - Expired Tag


Terrance Antonio Jeffery, 47, of Lanett, AL was arrested for Failure to Appear - Manslaughter


Brittnay Kenyetta Pitts, 32, of Valley, AL was arrested for Failure to Appear - Expired Tag


From Lanett


Kenneth Raynard Lyons, 59, of Opelika, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement Officer.


Arthur Lee Walker, 68, of Lanett, was arrested for 4 counts FTA- Traffic.


Kimberly Ann Driver, 36, of LaGrange, was arrested for Public Intoxication and a Giving False Name to Law Enforcement Officer.


Antoine Joquaveus Clark, 22, of LaGrange, was arrested for Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement, Theft Of Property 4th -Shoplifting, Possession of Marijuana 2nd, and Resisting Arrest.


Marcus Lavar Dowdell, 37. Of West Point, arrested for FTA.


Demiracle Devon Washington, 19, of Lanett, arrested for Possession of Marijuana 2nd.


Terrence Antonio Jeffery, 47, of Lanett, arrested for FTA.


Xavier Terrell Ferrell, 28, of Forsyth GA, arrested for Fugitive from Justice.


Jasmine Nicole Holloway, 20, of Lanett, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana 2nd.



Lanett Police also reported the following incidents:


Unauthorized Use of Vehicle was reported in the 600 blk N 14th Ct.


Domestic Violence 3rd was reported in the 2300 blk S. Broad Ave.


Domestic Violence 3rd was reported in the 1100 blk S. 5th St.


From Valley


Marcus Lavar Dowdell, 37 from West Point

Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree


Marco Antonio Lloyd, 41 from Lanett

Theft of Property 4th Degree (Shoplifting)


Kevin Lee Lashley, 23 from LaFayette

Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree


Fredrick Deantae Tucker

Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree


Valley Police also report the following incidents:


6300 Block of 20th Avenue

Incident / Offense

Theft of Property 4th Degree


6300 Block of 20th Avenue

Incident / Offense

Theft of Property 4th Degree


6300 Block of 20th Avenue

Incident / Offense

Theft of Property 4th Degree


6300 Block of 20th Avenue

Incident / Offense

Theft of Property 4th Degree


6300 Block of 20th Avenue

Incident / Offense

Theft of Property 4th Degree


6300 Block of 20th Avenue

Incident / Offense

Theft of Property 4th Degree


6300 Block of 20th Avenue

Incident / Offense

Theft of Property 4th Degree


3500 Block of 20th Avenue

Incident / Offense

Theft of Property 4th Degree


100 Block of GI Street

Incident / Offense

Criminal Mischief 3rd Degree


2400 Block of 36th Street

Incident / Offense

Domestic Violence Harassment


and now Obituary's brought to you by Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home, providing dignified service since 1900.


Johnson Brown Funeral Home announces the passing of Mrs. Joyce V. Rowden, age 82, of LaGrange, Georgia passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Hospice LaGrange in LaGrange, Georgia.


Mrs. Rowden was born on December 19, 1939, in LaGrange, Georgia to the late Harvis Holloway and Minnie Lee Noles Holloway. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Howard Holloway, Gerald Holloway, Donnie Holloway, Raymond Holloway, Lumis Holloway, and a sister Rachel Oaks.


She was a member of the Loyd Presbyterian Church in LaGrange, Georgia.

Gramma had many roles in her life. She was a hard-working business owner, a devoted mother, a loving sister, a loyal friend and a caring wife.


“Popa” was the love of her life. Her person. Her rock. We have never seen a person more dedicated to someone one in the way pop has been to Gramma in the last 2 years. Gramma loved him with her entire heart. She waited for pop.


All of these roles took a back seat to her lead role. Being a grandmother. She was the best you could ever hope for. Little people stole her heart. Her grandkids and now great grandchildren kids were her joy. She kept us often when we were little. Some of our earliest memories are with Gramma. She cooked for us, doctored our” boo boos” and let us be ourselves always. She was vibrant and beautiful.


She is survived by her husband, William Eaves Rowden, daughter Lisa Hudson & son Thomas C. Clem, Grandchildren, Chase Hudson, Mary Ellen Hudson, Thomas Hudson, and Florence Rogers.

Great Grandchildren, Easley Hansen, Camilla Hansen, Olivette Lummis, Benjamin Hudson, Harper Hudson, Mary Charles Hudson, and Siblings, Jerry Holloway, Terry Holloway, Gary Holloway, Carol Conaway, Steve Holloway, and Betty Hardin.


A memorial service was held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Loyd Presbyterian Church, 564 Glass Bridge Road, LaGrange, Georgia.


Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley is directing.


Johnson Brown also announces the passing of the following:


United States Chief Warrant Officer (CW4) Roger Garner, age 72, of Valley, Alabama passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama.


He was born in West Point, Georgia on September 9, 1949, to the late Manuel Garner and Frances Garner. He was also preceded in death by his loving companion “Tia Marie”.


Chief Warrant Officer 4 Roger Garner spent his life and career serving in the United States Military. He served in the United States Marine Corps and later enlisted in the United States Army, where he spent the remainder of his career achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4.


He served over 24 years as a combat engineer and command instructor pilot qualified to operate and train in six different types of planes and helicopters. He served across the globe including time in Singapore, Frankfurt, Germany, Cairo, Egypt, and Honolulu, HI. Upon his retirement, he was awarded the Legion of Merit among other awards and declarations including the Purple Heart and Broken Wing Medal. He also was awarded the Air Assault Wings Medal for completion of Air Assault School and he was a Master Aviator with over 3700 logged flight hours.


He is survived by his wife, Jane Garner, Valley; children, Jamie Dawn Garner, West Point, Georgia, Keith Garner, Valley; grandchildren, Morgan and Jeremiah Garner, Oregon; his devoted cat “Lil Bit”.


He was an avid University of Alabama football fan, he loved hunting and fishing in his younger years, and enjoyed feeding his birds, and working on his lawn.


Graveside services with military honors will be conducted on Friday, August 5, 2022. at 11:00 A.M. EDT at the Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, Alabama. No visitation is planned at this time.


Please visit his Memorial Tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind message for his family, share a memory of Chief Garner, or light a Remembrance Candle in his memory.


Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley is directing.


Mr. Gene Pike, age 80, of West Point, Georgia passed away on Thursday, July 14th, 2022 in LaGrange, Georgia.


Gene was born on February 9th, 1942 in LaGrange to the late Andrew Howard and Lillie May Pike. He was a member of Davidson Baptist Church. He was a man of God who enjoyed helping others and working at his church. He was a very athletic man who, up until several years ago, ran 10 miles a day and worked out regularly.


He loved dancing with his wife and in years past, roller skating with his children. He was a good and loving husband, father, and grandfather.


Gene is survived by his wife, Faye Pike; children, Stacey Towler (Ben), Jonathan Johnson (Corrina); Kim Andrews, and Shannon Hand; grandchildren, Lexie, Cole, Nathan, Austin, and Lindsey; sister, Carolyn Hewett, all of his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shirley Pike Darden.


Memorial services for Gene will be announced at a later date.


Please visit Gene’s Memorial Tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for his family, share a memory of Gene, or light a Remembrance Candle in his memory.


Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley directing.


Davis Memorial Mortuary announces the passing of Mr. Arthur Milford, Sr., a resident of Valley, AL, who Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Bethany House Hospice in Auburn, AL.


Funeral Services and survivors are to be announced by Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley.


Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home announces the passing of the following:


Mrs. Kawana L. McFarlin Tucker, 40 of Five Points, AL passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Valley, AL.


Public Visitation will be held Monday, August 1, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. EST until 7:00 p.m. EST, at O.H. Ministries in Lanett, AL.


Funeral Services will be Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. EST, at Bethlehem Baptist Church in West Point, GA, Rev. W.T. Edmondson, Pastor, Pastor Lateka Spencer, Officiating, Overseer Calvin Daniel, Eulogist.


Burial will follow at Friendship Baptist Church #2 in LaFayette, AL (Buffalo Community).

Mrs. Tucker is survived by her husband, Pastor Carterris Tucker; her daughter, Aneilya McFarlin; her father, Sam (Miranda) McFarlin; her sisters: Raven McFarlin and Jarinda McFarlin; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.


Ms. Linda J. Watson, 59 of LaFayette, AL., passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.


Graveside Services were held on Saturday at Essie J. Handy Memorial Cemetery in LaFayette, AL, Apostle Willie Eva Hicks, Eulogist.


Ms. Watson leaves to cherish her memories a son, Tremell N. Watson; mother, Carrie Lou Watson of LaFayette, AL, and three sisters: Diane W. Perry of LaFayette, AL, Bernice Booker of Memphis, TN, and Brenda (Willie) Alford of Opelika, AL; three brothers: Eugene (Mary) Watson of Lanett, AL, Ronald (Andrea E.) Watson of Olive Branch, MS, and Anthony Watson of Birmingham, AL; her nieces and nephews: Daniel L. Beatty of LaFayette, AL, Angela L. Perry of Montgomery, AL, Jeremy D. Perry of LaFayette, AL, Tamika Renae Booker of Dallas, TX, Reginald Booker, II of Savannah, GA, Ronald Watson, Jr. of Nashville, TN, David Denzel Watson of Nashville, TN, Reginae Ritisha Booker, Ronald Ryder Watson, and Harley Mae Watson; aunts: Mary Kate Brooks of LaFayette, AL., Annie Ruth Henderson of Elyria, Ohio, Dollie Mae Allen, Georgia Lee Little, Ester Little, Doris Little, Patricia (Rev. Jerry) Howell of Jonesboro, GA., Louise Bell of Roanoke, AL, and Fannie Mae Daniels of Atlanta, GA.; uncles: Eddie Frank (Jennifer) Little of LaFayette, AL and Robert Little of Roanoke, AL; very special friends, Sandra Thomas, Betty (Bessie) Phillip Avery, Bobbie Jean Dowdell, and Elder Dorothy Vines; two special neighbors, Mrs. Eloise Harrington and Mrs. Joann Williams Mitchell; and a host of cousins and friends.


Mr. Travis Martin, 40 of LaFayette, AL., passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.


Funeral Services were held on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at New Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill, AL, with Rev. Justin Freeman, Pastor, Officiating.


Burial followed at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in LaFayette, AL.


Mr. Martin leaves to cherish his precious memories a faithful sister, Valerie (Earnest) Scott of Camp Hill, Alabama, devoted brothers, Craigory (Shaneika) Martin of Valley, Alabama, Darrin Martin of Opelika, Alabama, and Jarvis (Tamesha) Bailey of Conyers, Georgia; aunts, Linda Darden of West Point, Georgia, Minnie Reader of Dadeville, Alabama, Bessie Golatte, and Martha Sims both of Camp Hill, Alabama; uncles, Dave Foreman of Opelika, Alabama and Eugene (JoAnn) Foreman of LaFayette, Alabama; great aunts, Annie Will Ware and Minnie Bell Finley both of Camp Hill, Alabama; great uncle, Otis Drake of Camp Hill, Alabama; a special niece, Carnikka Scott of LaFayette, Alabama and a caring niece and loving nephews, Jazmaine, Jatarvious, Damontae, Tydareius, Quandarion, JaKalen, Jamarious, Jaquantinez, and a host of loving cousins, other relatives, and friends.


Vines Funeral Home announces the passing of Tommy Lee Holley, 75, of LaFayette who passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Dadeville Health Care, Dadeville.


Funeral arrangements are pending.


Be sure and listen to Gator Radio this morning from 6-10 am EST. as we bring you more news, events going on, and the biggest hits from the ’70s, 80s, and 90s online at www.gatormedia.net


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