Obituaries

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

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...

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

John Hubbard Kent Sr., Age 70 of Troy died Friday, September29, 2017 in Troy.   John was a loving husband to his wife of 48 years Peggy Kent and the best father and grandfather that anyone could ask for. John loved his church, the Gideon's of which he was a member for over 20 years. He was dedicated to spreading...

Sep 26, 2017

Eva Nell Edwards Graddy, age 85 of Troy, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Sister Sharon Kirkland and Pastor Ernest Green officiating.  A private family graveside will be held at a later date.  Visitation will...

Sep 19, 2017

Elsie Jean Hester, age 85 of Troy died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at her home. Elsie was born May 26, 1932 to the late Joseph Price and Annie Folmar Price. Elsie was also preceded in death by her  husband, Emmett Hester , son, Gary D. Hester and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services will be held Friday,...

Sep 2, 2017

Gilberitta Hamm Jackson, age 88, of Troy died Saturday September 2, 2017 at UAB hospital in Birmingham.  She was a faithful member of Springhill Baptist Church for over 60 years. Gilberitta was born October 14, 1928 in Pike County to the late Bob Wesley Stewart and Elma Ruth Grissette Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her husbands,...

Aug 30, 2017

Edward O. Prescott, age 75 of Fitzpatrick died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Baptist East Hospital in Montgomery. Edward was a retired civil engineer and a cattle farmer. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

His survivors include; wife of 49 years, Marjorie Ann McCall of Fitzpatrick, brother and sister in law, Byron...

Aug 28, 2017

GREEN HILLS FUNERAL HOME

TROY , ALABAMA

Alice Trepte Spencer age 99, mother  of Martina Viohl of Troy, died Monday , August 28, 2017 at Nolan Long Term Care in Montgomery.

A memorial service for Alice Spencer  will be held Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Forest Lawn Cemetery...

Aug 17, 2017

Betty Laurie Hines Bateman, age 77, a longtime resident of Troy, Alabama, passed away August 17, 2017, at Enterprise Medical Center. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Troy with Dr. Mallone Chandler and Dr. Luke Lane officiating. Mrs. Bateman will lie-in-state at the church one hour prior...

Aug 16, 2017

Dorothy Elizabeth Carter (Herrington) was born on Dec. 25, 1920 to Rev James & Annie Carter in Huntington, WVA. She was raised in Middletown, Ohio until the family migrated to Philadelphia, PA. She met Elmo Herrington of Chester, PA, and was married Nov. 25, 1940.

Dorothy started her employment with Chester Hospital in 1942 as a tray...

Aug 2, 2017

Christine Chandler Clifton, “Nanny”, 80, completed her earthly journey and entered heaven, her eternal home, Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

Mrs. Clifton was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert Clifton; parents, Odie and Ella Chandler; sisters, Annie Ruth Ashworth and Ruby Dean Davidson; and her brother Wendell Lane Chandler.

She is survived...

Jul 30, 2017

Brittany Denise Lee, Age 30,  of Forest Hills New York and formerly of Troy died Sunday, July 30, 2017 in New York. She was a Graduate of Charles Henderson High School and Auburn University. The 2005 Class of Charles Henderson  and the 2011 Class of Auburn University will be honorary pallbearers.

A memorial service for Brittany Lee...

Jul 30, 2017

William Bernard Emerson, Age 86 of Troy, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home following a lengthy illness. Bill was retired from the US Air Force where he obtained the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his service he was a physician's assistant for Dr. Golden in Brundidge until they both retired together.  After his retirement he used his...