Obituaries

Feb 1, 2018

Dr. Henry Rotan Stewart Jr., age 74 , of Troy died Thursday, February 1, 2018 at his home. Dr. Stewart was retired from Troy State University . While working, he was the Dean of Libraries for Troy University and an avid Troy University athletic fan. He was also a faithful member of the Troy Rotary Club.

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Jan 11, 2018

Sue Price Brown, age 69 of Troy died Thursday, January 11, 2018 in Montgomery. Sue was born October 11, 1948 to the late Hoytte and Eloise Haygood Price and was also preceded in death by her son, James  Brown  and her sister, Rosemary Price. Sue was a faithful member of Hephzibah Baptist Church where she attended for over 20...

Jan 5, 2018

Roberta Black, age 61 of Goshen died Friday, January 5, 2018 at her home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with President Bronson Terry and Elder Mark Salmon officiating. Survivors include; Children, Brandy and Michael Looney of Goshen, Sherry and Anthony Sigers of...

Jan 4, 2018

Alice Erline Stallings, age 86 formerly of Troy died Thursday, January 4, 2018 in Montgomery. Alice was born in Troy Alabama to the late Theodore and Alice Jinright Folmar. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Doris Crocker.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of Green...

Jan 3, 2018

Katherine Brown Bray, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 3, 2018.  She was born in Atlanta, March 10, 1936.  She attended Atlanta public schools and graduated from the University of Georgia Grady School of Journalism. Kathe was a homemaker, a legal secretary and also was employed by the Troy Public Library.  Kathe was an excellent seamstress, crafter...

Dec 31, 2017

Samuel Davis Doggett, age 84 of Troy died Sunday, December 31, 2017 at his home following a lengthy illness. Davis was born August 18, 1933 to the late Samuel Evans Doggett and Florence Phillips Doggett. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Doggett and his sister Annie Laura Broadway. Davis was known as a kind and...

Dec 17, 2017

Virginia Hutto Haisten formerly of Pike County died December 17, 2017. She was married to the late Dock Haisten of Pike County. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 15, 2018 at 1:00 PM from the Ramah Baptist Church in the Josie Community with Reverend Allen Filgo assisted by Pastor John Harden officiating.

Green Hills Funeral...

Nov 29, 2017

Clyde Chevis Gambrell, age 82 of Perote, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Baptist East Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 1, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Green Hills Funeral Home in Troy, Alabama. There will be a private graveside service.   Mr. Gambrell was born on June 6, 1935 and was...

Nov 24, 2017

Barbara Ann Kolb Carlisle, age 71 of Troy died Friday, November 24, 2017 in Montgomery. Barbara held a masters degree in education and taught and was in administration for over 30 years. Barbara was a long time member of God's Way Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Ronald J. Carlisle and a...

Nov 22, 2017

Olin Laney, 79 of Troy, AL died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by family.

Olin was born September 28, 1938 in Ariton, AL to the late Homer and Donnie (Gundy) Laney.  He was preceded in death by his 7 brothers.

After attending Ariton High School, Mr. Laney served in the United States...

Nov 18, 2017

Melvin Jackson Livings, Jr., known to his friends and family as “Uncle Jack”, passed away early Saturday morning, November 18, 2017. Those who were close to Jack were aware of his avid thirst for knowledge and love for reading. In many ways he was a self-taught man.

He was born on February 27, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama. ...

Oct 27, 2017

Hilda Genell Beasley, age 79 of Troy died Friday, October 27, 2017 at her home. Hilda was born August 8, 1938 to the late Charles M. and Hilda Stroud Starling. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Rex Beasley and a brother-in-law.

Funeral services for Hilda Beasley will be held Tuesday, October 31, 2017...

Oct 24, 2017

George Perry Sanders , age 89 of Goshen died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his home after a lengthy illness. Perry was born July 31, 1928  to the late Julius Gilbert Sanders and Ivy Lois Johnson Sanders. He was also preceded in death by his step mother, Mary Lillian Johnson Sanders , a granddaughter, Julianne Goolsby, brothers, Tramel Sanders,...

Oct 16, 2017

Irene Jordan, age 96 of Troy died Monday , October 16, 2017 in Luverne , Al. Irene was born July 23, 1921 to the late Eugene and Carrie Locklar of the Josie Community. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Jordan, her daughters, Patsy Jordan Green and Peggy Jordan Botts, her  brothers, Hubbard Locklar, Dewey Locklar,...

Oct 11, 2017

Ronald J. Carlisle, age 71 of Troy died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at his home. Ronald graduated from Goshen High School in 1965. He began selling insurance in 1968 and sold for over 37 years for what is now American General Insurance. Ronald was a member of God's Way Baptist Church. He was a devoted family man who loved...

Oct 7, 2017

John E. (Johnny) Key,  age 68 of Goshen passed away peacefully Saturday, October 7, 2017 surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.  Johnny was an avid and true Alabama Crimson Tide fan, loved golf and has always been known for his athletic abilities. He was a member of the 1966 Goshen High School state championship team and also...

Oct 1, 2017

James Maxwell Orendorff, age 78 of Troy died Sunday, October 1, 2017. Jim was born in Monterey Park, California and spent his formative years in Fresno, California with his parents and sister Bettye Orendorff Norris.

Jim attended the Fresno public schools and graduated from Fresno State College in 1960 with "high honors" earning a Bachelors degree in...

Oct 1, 2017

Betty Peel McGilvray, age 71  of Fort Walton Beach, Fl. formerly of Troy died Sunday, October 1, 2017 in Fort Walton beach. Betty was a school teacher and taught for 44 years in the public school system. The family would like to say a special thanks to Estelle Byrd and Voncile Green and the staff of Meridian Assisted living...

Sep 29, 2017

Annette Croswell Jones, age 53 of Troy died Friday, September 29, 2017 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham after a courageous battle with cancer. Annette was preceded in death by Parents, Tommie and Annie Pearl Croswell, brothers, James Croswell, Jimmy Croswell, Melvin Croswell and a sister Annie Clyde Martin. Known for her beautiful smile and demeanor Annette was a customer...

Sep 29, 2017

Pittman, 77

Irby Windham Pittman “Pitt”, 77, of Luverne, Alabama, passed away, Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Luverne United Methodist Church, 88 E 1st Street, Luverne, Alabama 36049.

Pittman was born December 1, 1939 in...