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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

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FORM 8-K

 

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) August 31, 2004

 

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COMMUNITY BANCSHARES, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

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Delaware		001-16461		63-0868361
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

68149 Main Street, Blountsville, Alabama		35031
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (205) 429-1000

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨	Pre-commencement communication pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

 

On August 31, 2004, Mr. Michael A. Tarpley was elected as a member of the Board of Directors of Community Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”). Mr. Tarpley also serves as a member of the Company’s Nominating Committee, ESOP & Pension Plan Committee, Joint Bond Claim Committee and Joint Benson Settlement Committee.

 

On October 26, 2004, Mr. Terry G. Sanderson was elected as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Sanderson also serves on the Company’s Audit Committee.

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SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Date: March 30, 2005