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    PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s Benefield tosses no-hitter in 11-0 win at Hanceville

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    Good Hope pitcher Molly Benefield allowed tossed a no-hitter and struck out six batters in the Lady Raiders’ 11-0 win at Hanceville Monday night. (Nick Griffin/The Cullman Tribune)

    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Hanceville for a matchup against its county rivals Monday night and Molly Benefield led the way for the Lady Raiders, allowing zero hits and striking out six batters to help secure an 11-0 win in five innings.

    Lizzy Steed led off the top of the first with a single and after Campbell Koch followed with another single later in the inning, an error allowed Steed to score and make it a 1-0 game. Benefield struck out the side in the bottom half of the first. After a scoreless second inning, Kylee Smith laid down a bunt single to advance a pair of runners and another Hanceville error allowed Molly Johnson and Steed to score, stretching the lead to 3-0. Later in the third, Benefield drove a single into left drive to plate Koch and Haley Lay to make it a 5-0 game. Good Hope’s big inning continued when Natalie Miller sent a triple into center field, pushing Benefield and Kynzlee Garmon across the plate for two more runs and giving the Lady Raiders a 7-0 lead.

    Koch added to the lead in the fourth with an RBI single into right field and Good Hope tacked on three more runs in the fifth. Miller’s second triple of the day brought Benefield and Garmon in for two more runs and just a few pitches later, Miller scored on an RBI groundout from Johnson to put the Lady Raiders in front 11-0. Good Hope collected the final three outs in the bottom of the fifth to wrap up an 11-0 win over the Lady Bulldogs.

    Steed was 4-for-4 at the plate in the win and Miller (two hits) finished with four RBIs. On top of her pitching performance, Benefield added three hits and a pair of RBIs at the plate. Coch (two hits) and Johnson each recorded RBIs as well.

    The Lady Raiders will be back home Tuesday to play Priceville and the Lady Bulldogs will host Priceville Thursday.

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    Obituary: Wade Smith

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    Visitation for Wade Smith, age 61, of Cullman, will be from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Cullman Heritage Funeral Home.

    Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    Mr. Smith passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at UAB Palliative Care. He was born Tuesday, June 19, 1962, to Wendell Franklin Smith and Melba Walker Smith.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Vernon (Inez) Smith and Jimmy (Estelle) Walker.

    Survivors include his sisters, Wendy (Vince) Williams, Kathy (Mark) Teichmiller, Debbie (Billy) Shaw; aunt, JoAnn (Bud) Reid; nieces and nephews, Joey (Daniel) Teichmiller, Josh (Shanda) Shaw, Craig (Lisa) Shaw, Mark (Hope) Shaw, Jennifer (Tooie) James, Kathy Shaw, Tammy (James) Stevenson and Phoenix Smith; and a host of great nieces, nephews, family and friends.

    Obituary: Rex Allen Morton

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    Rex Allen Morton, age 67, of Cullman, AL passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Cullman Regional Hospital. He was born Monday, July 16, 1956, to Felton Morton and Lillian Morton.

    Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kathy Morton, brother James and Eugene Morton, infant brother Billy Joe Morton.

    Survivors include his daughter; Susan (James) Chapman, son; Joshua Morton grandchildren; Sarah and Brady Chapman, K.C. Morton; host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

    Memorial service will be held at a later date.

    Obituary: Debbie Lynette Chambers

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    Debbie Lynette Chambers, of Holly Pond, Alabama, ran into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on March 16, 2024, at the age of 53. Lynette was born in Cullman County, Alabama, on Aug. 31, 1970, to Andrew Lemual and Delby Jean Paige Chambers.

    Lynette was a special lady. She was one of the country’s oldest spina bifida survivors, and oh what a survivor she was! Doctors gave her parents an estimated life expectancy of seven years. When she passed that milestone with no sign of slowing down, the doctors then told her parents to expect her to decline in her teens. Lynette did not decline, but rather she excelled. A graduating member of the Holly Pond Class of 1988, Lynette continued her education at Wallace State Community College and gained college credits as well. Lynette was currently working in the capacity of Human Resources Assistant for the Cullman Electric Cooperation, and she absolutely loved her past four years of employment with the Co-Op.

    Lynette was not only passionate about her career, but she also loved her Redan Missionary Baptist Church family dearly and was a devoted servant of her Heavenly Father. She helped teach children’s church, taught the annual VBS music class, organized and maintained the church prayer chain, and published the weekly church bulletin. She was also a member of the church sign art team and with her talent, she blessed many people. Lynette loved Jesus and she accepted Him as her Lord and Savior as a young adult.

    In her free time, Lynette enjoyed being a member of Hope Horses, as well as being a part of the Miracle League. She was on the softball team, basketball team, and the bowling league and she enjoyed the friendships she made with her teammates. She was also an avid Alabama fan.

    Lynette was a true example of the love of Christ, and she was always quick to offer a smile or hug. She never met a stranger and she loved everyone. She was a vital part of the Redan and Holly Pond communities, and we have all been blessed to call her our friend. Lynette was a constant in the community, offering encouragement and a sweet hug to those grieving or having a tough time. You could not spend any time around her without knowing you were loved and prayed for. She truly was a special blessing to us all.

    Lynette was exceptional in many areas, but she had the love and support of her mother and late father, and their encouragement helped her to be the best she could possibly be in all areas of her life. With their sacrifice and commitment and her determination and perseverance, Lynette became the beautiful person we all love. She had a special bond with her family and her parents, brother and sister-in-law, niece and nephew, great-niece and great-nephew meant the world to her.

    While we grieve for Lynette here on this earth, there is also rejoicing for her as she is made new and is now praising her Heavenly Father alongside so many she loved and grieved for. Lynette was welcomed into heaven by her father, Andrew Chambers; grandparents, L.D. and Lynell Chambers; Walter and Delora Paige; great-grandparents, Vinus and Ludy Blakely, and Mack and Bernie Hooper.

    She is missed greatly by and survived by her mother, Delby Chambers; brother, Andy Chambers (Terresa); nephew, Jonathan Chambers; niece, Chartina Short (David); great-nephew, Terry Hunkapiller; great-niece, Vicki Hunkapiller; second mother, Brenda Blackwood; her church family; and a host of extended and loving relatives and friends.

    Friends are invited to join the family for a time of visitation on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Redan Missionary Baptist Church, from 5 p.m., until 8 p.m.

    Funeral services will be held at the church on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 1 p.m., with Lynette lying in state from 12 noon until services begin.

    Pastor Mike King, Dr. David Chambers, and Bro. DeJuan Reese will officiate. Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery where David Short, Terry Hunkapiller, Jesse Morton, Zach Howard, Micah Chambers, and Jeremy Howard will serve as pallbearers.

    In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Hope Horses, Inc., of Cullman, in Lynette’s memory.

    Holly Pond Funeral Home is honored to have called Lynette our friend and is also honored to serve her family.

    Arrests and Incidents reported March 18, 2024

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported March 18, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. 

    GJ = grand jury; FTA = failure to appear 

    Cullman County Sheriff’s Office 

    Incidents 

    March 14 

    • stalking; impersonating law enforcement officer; resisting arrest; CR 728 
    • domestic violence; criminal mischief; CR 1225 
    • theft of property; CR 1716 
    • possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437 
    • possession of drug paraphernalia; Pearson St. 
    • possession of dangerous drugs; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 321 

    March 15 

    • menacing; CR 1223 
    • possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; Hwy. 157 
    • receiving stolen property; CR 398 
    • criminal mischief; CR 1598 
    • theft of property; CR 280 
    • disorderly conduct; resisting arrest; indecent exposure; CR 1588 
    • arson; CR 1179 
    • possession of dangerous drugs; possession of drug paraphernalia; CR 437 
    • fraudulent use of debit card; CR 222 
    • criminal mischief; CR 346 
    • unlawful breaking entering motor vehicle; CR 1161 
    • domestic violence; criminal mischief; CR 346 

    March 16 

    • harassment; CR 518 
    • domestic violence; CR 1338 
    • permitting dogs to run at large; Hwy. 91 

    March 17 

    • theft of property; CR 1043 
    • theft of property; St. Sebastian Dr. 
    • domestic violence; CR 1147 
    • assault; menacing; CR 573 

    Arrests 

    March 14 – March 17 

    Brasher, Kevin Charles; 40 

    • FTA – possession of dangerous drugs 
    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Butler, Larry Trebor; 35 

    • assault-stalking-repeated following of another 
    • Impersonating peace officer 
    • reckless endangerment 
    • obstructing criminal investigation 
    • sale of stolen property, $1500 or more 

    Cagilus, Vladimir Patrick; 33 

    • driving under the influence (alcohol) 

    Cofield, Jewel Michelle Gipson; 42 

    • FTA – possession of dangerous drugs 
    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Conn, Brittany Jade; 33 

    • driving while license suspended 

    Cornelison, Ivey Danielle; 29 

    • FTA – possession of marijuana-2nd degree 
    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Cosper, John Michael Jr; 52 

    • FTA – violation of a domestic violence protection order 
    • FTA – assault-domestic violence-3rd degree 
    • harassing communications 

    Creasey, Dakota Jordan; 23 

    • FTA – operating vehicle without insurance 

    Crump, Matthew Adam; 43 

    • interference with a domestic violence emergency call 
    • assault-domestic violence-3rd degree 
    • criminal trespass-3rd degree 
    • assault-domestic-harassment-family 

    Gillilan, Naomi Christine; 45 

    • burglary-non-residence-force 
    • larceny/theft – miscellaneous  

    Hardin, Gary Lee; 49 

    • dangerous drugs-methamphetamine-sell/distribute 
    • possession of marijuana-2nd degree 
    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Harris, John Frederick Ii; 20 

    • assault-domestic violence-3rd degree 
    • criminal mischief-3rd degree 

    Hollis, Candi Lynn; 36 

    • family offense – causing of delinquency, dependency or need of supervision 

    Jernigan, Coby Donel; 23 

    • bail jumping-2nd degree – stolen vehicles-auto theft 
    • bail jumping-2nd degree – burglary-residence-force 

    Jones, Brian Keith; 45 

    • public intoxication 
    • indecent exposure 
    • resisting arrest 
    • disorderly conduct 

    Kaiser, Christopher Brian; 38 

    • assault-harassment 

    Lanier, Mikeal Steavin; 29 

    • FTA – driving while license suspended (2 counts) 
    • FTA – exceeding reasonable road speed 

    Maus, Marie Elizabeth; 30 

    • retail theft-1st degree 

    Moore, Christina Johnson; 46 

    • assault-aggravated assault police officer-strong arm 

    Moore, Tammy Rena; 37 

    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Seals, Leah Neshea; 41 

    • possession of methamphetamine 
    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Short, Kenneth Austin; 34 

    • possession of drug paraphernalia 
    • possession of methamphetamine 

    Smith, John Thomas Jr; 40 

    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts) 
    • FTA – driving while license suspended 

    Taylor, Brandi Leigh; 49 

    • FTA – public intoxication 
    • FTA – possession of methamphetamine 
    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Tucker, Timothy William Jr; 45 

    • bail jumping-2nd degree – unlawful possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance 

    Waldrop, Joshua Nathan; 45 

    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Watts, Kimberly Denise; 54 

    • negotiating worthless instrument (2 counts) 

    White, Christy Ann Willoughby; 46 

    • arson 

    Wingo, Joshua Edward; 32 

    • retail theft-1st degree 

    Woods, Lindsey Marie; 37 

    • possession of methamphetamine 
    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Yates, Austin K.; 26 

    • public intoxication 

    Cullman Police Department 

    Incidents 

    March 15 

    • assault-3rd degree; person; Mitchell Rd. NE 

    March 16 

    • harassment; person 
    • home repair fraud; person; cash; $2,800 
    • theft of property-1st degree; person; ’11 Acura; $15,000; 2nd Ave SW 
    • criminal trespass-1st degree; person; Brunner St. NW 

    March 17 

    • identity theft; person 

    Arrests 

    March 15 – March 17 

    Wright, Stanley W.; 60

    • driving under the influence (controlled substance) 

    Pointer III, John; 42 

    • FTA – receiving stolen property-3rd degree 

    Taylor, Misty M.; 28 

    • possession of marijuana-2nd degree 
    • possession of drug paraphernalia 

    Isbell, Jacqueline M.; 18 

    • domestic violence-3rd degree 
    • harassment 

    Wisniske, David V.; 59 

    • criminal trespass-1st degree 

    Clopton, Felicia A.; 51 

    • theft of property-4th degree 

    Williams, Dale R.; 57 

    • FTA – driving while license revoked 

    Dodd, Dennis J.; 52 

    • FTA – theft of property-4th degree (3 counts) 
    • FTA – criminal trespass-3rd degree 

    Gold, Thomas A.; 56 

    • possession of drug paraphernalia 
    • tampering with physical evidence 

    Allred, Dustyn H.; 28 

    • receiving stolen property-1st degree 

    Lawrence, Raymond D.; 35 

    • public intoxication 
    • unlawful possession of marijuana-2nd degree 

    Curvin, Meshach J.; 28 

    • FTA – domestic violence-3rd degree 
    • FTA – theft of property-4th degree 
    • FTA – possession of drug paraphernalia (2 counts) 
    • FTA – assault-3rd degree 
    • FTA – criminal mischief-3rd degree 
    • FTA – attempt to elude 
    • FTA – resisting arrest 
    • FTA – driving without a license 
    • FTA – insurance violation 

    Hanceville Police Department 

    Incidents and arrests reported by CCSO. 

    Find arrest reports online Monday-Friday at www.CullmanTribune.com

    Meet the Coaches: Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix

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    Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix. (AU Athletics)

    AUBURN, Ala. – In a turbulent profession where turnover is the norm, Derrick Nix’s 16-year coaching stint at Ole Miss was the exception.

    Through four head coaches, including Auburn’s Hugh Freeze, Nix rolled with Rebels from 2008-23.

    That changed in January, when Freeze and Nix reunited on the Plains, with Derrick becoming Auburn’s offensive coordinator.

    “An opportunity to come to Auburn University with a rich tradition, the history, national championships, Heisman Trophy winners,” Nix said. “Getting back with Coach Freeze, I worked with him at Ole Miss for five years, and ultimately getting the chance to advance in my career. It was a no-brainer.

    “I grew up in this state. I know what Iron Bowl weekend feels like and what it means to the people in this state. I’m excited to be a part of it and put my mark on this great program.”

    A standout running back at Etowah High School in Attalla, Alabama, Nix followed his older brother by playing at Southern Miss.

    “The first thing I knew about Auburn was Bo Jackson, orange and blue, Tigers, War Eagle chant,” Nix said. “I think I was an Auburn Tiger fan the day I was an infant until I was 11 years old.

    “Until that point, all I knew was Auburn. That makes it even a little bit sweeter to get the opportunity to come here and work.”

    Nix made Southern Miss history by becoming the program’s only player to rush for more than 1,000 yards in three seasons before an illness ended his playing career and began his coaching career.

    “The next best thing to me to get that thrill, to get that excitement, to get charged up was being a football coach,” he said. “The ability to help mold young men, 18 to 22-year-olds, and relate to them and share my experiences with them to help them be the best version of what they can be is what drives me now.”

    Entering his third decade in coaching, Nix aspires to mentor and motivate, imparting life lessons while preparing student-athletes for professional careers.

    “I tell them I want them to have an All-America career, be first-rounders and have a 10-year career in the NFL,” he said. “But I’m more proud of a guy who comes back later, he’s got a wife and a kid and he can support himself, and he learned something from me other than just playing football that he can use in his everyday values with his family.

    “Seeing these guys develop, remembering who they were when they came out of high school, seeing the men they’ve become. Seeing them have success, it really warms my heart and gives me motivation to keep going.”

    A first-time coordinator, Nix has big plans for Auburn’s offense.

    “To be a fundamentally efficient scoring machine,” he said. “That means playing fast, playing physical, being fearless, taking care of the football, able to score points. Be exciting, being fun to watch and giving our guys on offense an edge.”

    Aside from Xs and Os, Nix knows success starts with recruiting.

    “All of these plays work a lot better with really good players,” Nix said. “That’s the No. 1 thing. Coach Freeze stresses that we’ve got to do a great job in recruiting. You win when you get the right guys on board, whether it be talent, the right character and the right fit for your program. That’s how you’re going to separate yourself in the fall.”

    Nix tells prospective student-athletes about their opportunity to make a difference at Auburn.

    “Doing something fresh and brand new,” he said. “Getting us in a position where we can restore our legacy and put ourselves back in position where we are outstanding in the SEC and nationally.

    “Being with a proven head coach who has had success on the highest stage, whether it’s championships, going to big-time bowl games, guys getting drafted and graduating from college. We’ve done that and we’ve got the experience and the know-how.”

    “I grew up in this state. I know what Iron Bowl weekend feels like and what it means to the people in this state. I’m excited to be a part of it and put my mark on this great program.”

    Nix also coaches Auburn’s running backs, a group that includes senior Jarquez Hunter, whose 2,172 career rushing yards rank No. 18 in program history.

    “Our guys are hungry,” Nix said. “These guys work. There’s no complaining, there are a lot of guys pulling the rope in the right direction. They want to strive to be great. ‘Win today’ has been my message so far.”

    Derrick and his wife, Allison, look forward to raising their three children, 7-year-old daughter Ava and newborn twin boys Derrin and Dray, on the Plains.

    “We’re a tight-knit family and we’re all excited to be here at Auburn University,” he said.

    It took a special opportunity to attract Derrick Nix from Oxford, Mississippi, where he was well established and highly regarded. For him, Auburn is that opportunity.

    “We’re not that far off in my estimation,” Nix said. “Get ready to see some guys who are going to play hard, play disciplined and be exciting to watch.”