Obituaries

Jun 1, 2017

Elizabeth Claire Dickinson "Betty" Hixon , age 82 of Banks died Thursday, June 1, 2017 in Dothan. Betty served  as the president of the Alabama Cattlewomen and as the long time president of the Pike County Cattlewomen. She was inducted into the Alabama Cattlewomen Hall of Honor. She was a member of  Alpha Kappa Delta, the Brundidge Study Club,...

May 31, 2017

John Wiley Mitchell, also known as JW and Pops, was made whole as he entered heaven's gates on May 31, 2017. He was 65.

An avid outdoorsman, John Wiley had a particular love for hunting wild turkey and whitetail deer. He was a railroad engineer for CSX Railroad for more than 38 years and retired in December 2011. He...

May 11, 2017

Anna Elizabeth Smith

Anna Elizabeth Smith, precious baby girl of Neil B and Mary Elizabeth Stagni Smith Jr. was born into the arms of angels on May 11, 2017 at Baptist Medical Center East in Montgomery, AL. She was born at 38 weeks weighing 8lbs 8oz and was 21 inches long. Our little angel will be forever...

Apr 29, 2017

Lewis Eldridge West, age 66 of Troy died Saturday, April 29, 2017 at home following an extended illness. A man of few words , Lewis was retired from Progress Rail, Kershaw division after 45 years of service. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Son.

Funeral services for Lewis West will be held Tuesday, May 2,...

Apr 26, 2017

Kathy Ann Juneau Cary, age 58, formerly of Troy, died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Troy . Kathy was a loving , caring person with many dear friends. She lived her life by putting everyone else first in her life and was quick to express appreciation to everyone. She was a devoted wife  and daughter. Her greatest joy in...

Apr 25, 2017

Kristine Ann Growden, age 52 of Brundidge, Died Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at her home following a lengthy illness. Kris worked at Goshen Elementary School as a Special Education Aide and also at Pine Crest Elementary School in Sylacauga and South Penn School in Cumberland Maryland, all in special education.

A memorial service will be held Friday,...

Apr 19, 2017

Christy Livingston Long, age 40 of Troy died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Dothan. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 23, 2017 from the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home at 3:00 PM with Reverend Danny Arnold and Dr. Mallone Chandler officiating. Green Hills Funeral Home's carriage will take Christy to her graveside service in Green Hills Memorial...

Apr 17, 2017

Alice Marie Miller Griffin, age 81 of Troy died Sunday, April 17, 2017 in Montgomery. Alice Marie was born August 2, 1935 in Orion, Alabama to the late Wendell Miller and Alice Miller. She loved to read and loved to talk to her friends on the phone.

A graveside service will be held Friday, April...

Apr 16, 2017

Clarence "Dean" Morgan age 92, of Troy died Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Luverne. Dean was born to the late Robert Morgan and Alma Justice Morgan, October 24, 1924 in Crossville, Alabama. Dean was a manager of an auto parts store in addition to being a policeman and a  truck driver at various times in his life. He loved...

Apr 11, 2017

Bonita Hetherington Crawford (Nita) went home to be with the Lord and reunited with her husband on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.  She was a vivacious and brilliant woman.  Along with her husband, Dr. WV Crawford, she ran a medical clinic in Crossville, AL for several years.  In addition to running the clinic, she was the food editor for the...

Apr 7, 2017

Jessica Ann Golden Ruiz, age 32 of Troy died Friday April 7, 2017. Her family will hold a  Memorial Service Friday, April 14, 2017at Springhill Emanual Holiness Church at 2:00 PM with Sister Sharon Kirkland officiating. In lieu of flowers Donations will be accepted to Jessica's Go Fund Me account to offset the funeral costs.

Survivors include;...

Apr 2, 2017

Mary Susan Berry , age 75, of Pell City formerly of Troy died Sunday, April , 2, 2017 in Pell City. Susan Berry was born in Pike County Alabama to the late Russell Berry and Mary Smith Berry. She was also preceded in death by her ex-husband, James Jackson Ivey Brantley.  She was a kindergarten teacher for 34 years...

Mar 25, 2017

Erma Maude Blair, age 88 of Troy died Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Troy. Erma was born April 26, 1928 to the late Dan Dansby and Molly Owens Dansby. She retired as the postmistress for Troy University. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold W. Blair and several brothers and sisters.

Funeral services for Erma...

Mar 24, 2017

Norma Jean Helms, age 79 of Troy died Friday, March 24, 2017 at her home. Norma was born in Texas March 30, 1937 to the late Leland Rifenberg and Velma Jackson Rifenberg. She married Clifton Helms July 11, 1957 and would have celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. She retired from the Pike County School System as a bookkeeper....

Mar 16, 2017

Mary Lucille Jordan Green, Age  93, a lifelong resident of Pike County died Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Georgiana. Known by her grandchildren and many others as, "Mama J,"  she grew up in the Josie community and was a lifelong member of the Loflin Baptist Church .

Funeral services for Lucille Green will be held Monday, March...

Mar 16, 2017

Howard Brown Jr., age 81 of Troy died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at his home . Howard was born in Washington D.C. to the late Leck and Marie Brown.

A memorial graveside will be held Monday, March 20, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the Good Hope Cemetery with Reverend Wayne Locklar officiating. Visitation will be held at...

Mar 11, 2017

Pat Youngblood Bennett, age 82, of Troy died Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Troy, Alabama. Patricia was born December 29, 1934 in Troy and grew up in the Shellhorn Community. She graduated with a BS degree in Education from the Troy Teacher's College. She Loved to travel with the love of her life Charles G. Bennett and visited 50 states...

Feb 16, 2017

Valerie Hope Park, age 39, of Brundidge died Thursday, February 16, 2017 in UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama . Hope was born May 31, 1977. At 3 weeks old she was diagnosed with congenital heart disease which lead her to her first surgery at 6 weeks old. This would be the scene for the rest of Hope's life. Hope...

Feb 14, 2017

Johnny "Sherman" Powell age 55, of Troy died Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at his home. Johnny lived his life to the fullest and enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved seeing the country as a long haul truck driver.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 2:00PM from the chapel of Green...

Feb 11, 2017

Teri Tranee Lee, age 47, of Troy, Alabama, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. A funeral service will be held Monday, February 13, 2017, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Reverends Andrew Knick and Thomas Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery with Jeff Faulkner, Charles Bundy, Jonathan Tillery,...