Obituaries

Janet Barron

Janet Barron

Nov 22, 2018

Janet Barron , age 77 of Troy died Thursday, November 22, 2018 in Troy. She was born to the late Frank Oscar Bryan Sr., and Bonnie Mae Boutwell Bryan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Barron and a brother and sister-in-law, Frank Oscar and Jean Bryan.

Funeral services will be...

Larry Shaver Sr.

Larry Shaver Sr.

Nov 21, 2018

Larry Grady Shaver, Sr. , age 73 of Troy died Wednesday, November 21, 2018. Larry was born in Troy to the late Yancey Shaver and Mildred Weed Shaver. He was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Grady Shaver, Jr., and a brother, Gene Shaver. A lifelong resident of Troy, Larry was known as a hard working...

Elva Strother

Elva Strother

Oct 31, 2018

Elva Rhodes Strother formerly of Troy died Wednesday, October 31, 2018 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her beloved family. Elva was a long time member of the Brundidge United Methodist Church in Brundidge. She graduated from Troy Teachers College.       A graveside service for Elva Strother will be held...

Joshua Parker

Joshua Parker

Oct 28, 2018

Joshua Carl Parker, age 25 of Troy, died Sunday, October 28, 2018 at UAB in Birmingham.  A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home at 6:00 PM.

His survivors include, mother, Michelle Parker of Troy; sister and brother in law, Ashley Parker (Jody) Davis; niece, Victoria...

James Gaskin

James Gaskin

Oct 24, 2018

On Wednesday morning, October 24th, 2018, James McCune “Jimmy” Gaskin husband, father, brother, and band mate passed away surrounded by his family.

Jimmy was born on December 16th, 1951 in Birmingham, AL. He spent many years as a sales representative in the building supply industry before becoming the owner of Spring Fresh Cleaners in Troy, AL. His...

Woodrow Messick

Woodrow Messick

Oct 18, 2018

Woodrow Messick, age 92 of Troy died Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his home. Funeral services for Woodrow Messick will be held Monday, October 22, 2018 in the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home at 11:00 AM . Burial will follow in the Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Monday, October 22, 2018 from 10:00...

Walter Chancey

Walter Chancey

Oct 16, 2018

Walter William "Bill" Chancey, age 77 of Troy died Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born February 14, 1941 in Florida to the late James W. and Dorothy Chancey. Bill served in the United States Merchant Marine until his retirement.

A graveside service in the Veteran's Garden of...

David Adams Sr.

David Adams Sr.

Oct 11, 2018

David Lawrence Adams, Sr., age 71 of Troy died Thursday, October 11, 2018 in Troy . Lawrence was born October 7, 1947 to the late David Loyd "DL" Adams and Mary Frances Flowers Adams. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, David Adams and Kennion Adams. Lawrence married Mary Parish August 6, 1966 and was married...

John Barr Jr.

John Barr Jr.

Sep 15, 2018

John Dick Barr Jr. age 93, of Banks died Saturday, September 15, 2018 after a lengthy illness. He was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps and served in WWII . After World War II he came back to Banks AL, and started a dairy farm. He was then called back to active duty for the Korean...

Jacqlyn Henderson

Jacqlyn Henderson

Sep 6, 2018

Jacqlyn Henderson, age 63 of Troy died Thursday, September 6, 2018 in Troy. Jacqlyn was a loyal and dedicated employee of Troy Regional Medical Center for 35 years. She was a single mom and raised two kids . Her life revolved around her kids and grandkids when she wasn't at work.

A graveside service...

Jeffrey Watkins

Jeffrey Watkins

Sep 2, 2018

Jeffrey Paul "Jeff" Watkins, age 44, of Lakeland TN. died September 2, 2018 in Lakeland. Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Pruitt Watkins, grandparents, William Cecil and Esther Watkins and J.C. Pruitt and Alphia Kemp. Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 120 Wall Street, New...

Thomas Abercrombie

Thomas Abercrombie

Aug 23, 2018

Mr. Thomas Wayne Abercrombie, age 82, of Young Harris, GA went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 23, 2018. He was born in Springhill, Alabama to the late Johnny Edmond & Lydia Betty Sims Abercrombie on May 30, 1936. Wayne had a glowing personality and never met a stranger. He loved making new friends and...

Jerry Benton

Jerry Benton

Aug 21, 2018

Jerry Ray Benton, Sr. age 76, of Troy died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his home. Jerry was born June 20, 1942 to the late Clyde and Louise Grissette Benton. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Syblene Benton and a son-in-law, David Wagner. Jerry graduated from Pike County High School. He was...

David "Willie" Williams

David "Willie" Williams

Aug 9, 2018

David “Willie” Oren Williams passed away peacefully at his home on August 9, 2018.  David is preceded in death by his mother, Nellie Alene Ragsdale, his father, Eldridge Williams, his sister, Elaine Cato and his brother, Danny Cato.

He is survived by his loving wife of 6 years, Joyce Williams.  He leaves behind two sons:  David “DJ”...

Melanie Miles

Melanie Miles

Jul 29, 2018

Melanie Irizarry Miles, age 54 of Troy died Sunday July 29, 2018 in Enterprise after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services for Melanie will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM from the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Reverend Mallone Chandler officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation...

Julia Hutchinson

Julia Hutchinson

Jul 19, 2018

Julia Hutchinson, age 78 of Troy died Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Troy. Julia was the owner operator of Julia's restaurant in Troy for 20 years. before Julia's  she operated Ben's by the Lake. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harmon Ray "Hot" Hutchinson, her father, Charles W. Culpepper and her mother Lola Golden Yu, daughter...

Martha Burkett

Martha Burkett

Jul 17, 2018

Martha Williford "Montney" Burkett, age 74 of Troy died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in Troy. Montney graduated from Troy State university with a Bachelors degree in Education. She was retired from the Pike County School System having been a special education teacher at Goshen Schools. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and until sickness...

Randall Oliver

Randall Oliver

Jul 12, 2018

Randall Ray Oliver, age 61 of Troy died Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Montgomery following a brief illness. Randall was born August 8, 1956 in Pike County  and  retired from the Alabama National Guard where he served as a mechanic.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 2:00...

James Anderson

James Anderson

Jul 12, 2018

James Adell Anderson, age 76, formerly of Troy died July 12, 2018 in Graceville, Florida. James was born in Troy Alabama to the late Willie Frank and Willie Mae McCullough Anderson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Willie Frank Anderson Jr., Otis Anderson, his sisters, Mildred Austin and Bernice Carlton.

Funeral...

Robert Drinkard

Robert Drinkard

Jun 29, 2018

Robert Beard "Bobby" Drinkard Jr., age 65 of Goshen died Friday, June 29, 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama. Bobby graduated from Pike County High School in 1971 and was an employee of Whaley Pecan Company for 37 years.

A memorial service for Bobby Drinkard will be held Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 3:00 PM in...

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