The leaves are looking so colorful this year. The winds caused some to fall last week but there are still plenty to see and enjoy.

Chris and Cindy Hill of Oil City, Penn. visited Chris’s mother, Lois Hill of Huntsville last week. On Monday afternoon, family members and friends gathered at Ryan’s in Decatur. Those attending were Fred and Evelyn Motes, Nathan and Javon Alldredge, John Motes, Barbara Hughes, Jimmy, Margaret and Mike Hill, Jimmy and Ann Bentley, David, Kristen and Lucy Clair Bentley, Lois Hill and Chris and Cindy Hill.

A big hello goes out this week to two very special ladies, Mrs. Rhona Summerford and Mrs. Helen Sterbutzel from Javon Alldredge and Kaye Widener. We always enjoy your visits.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the families and friends of John Sivley, Rudolph Sivley and Bruce Ricketts in the loss of their loved ones.

Happy birthday wishes go out to Loria Allen and Ryan Halbrooks, both on Oct. 20, Jonathan Nelson on Oct. 21, Jeaneen Dean and Peggy Shadden, both on Oct. 23, Jon Sharp and Cindy Lacey, both on Oct. 25, Colton Gibson, Dakota Free and “Doc” Thompson, all on Oct. 26.

Happy wedding anniversary wishes go out to Zac and Michelle Ferrell on Oct. 23, Shannon and Kasonyia Briggs on Oct. 24 and Sandy and Brenda Wilhoite on Oct. 25.

New Center Baptist Church will sponsor a Trunk or Treat for children of the church and community on Mon., Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Brotherhood will be serving hot dogs, chili and stew.

Community revival services will be conducted at Bethlehem Baptist Church, with New Center and Gum Springs Baptist churches participating, on Nov. 6-9. New Center Baptist Church pastor Bro. Ben Bates will preach on Sunday night and the church’s choir will also sing.