Obituaries

Jul 17, 2017

Col. Earl Henry Fain, Jr. (U.S. Air Force retired) age eighty-eight, died July 17, 2017. Visitation will be at Green Hills Funeral Home on Thursday, July 20th, from 5 - 7 pm. Funeral service for Col. Fain will be held Friday, July 21st at 2:00 pm with visitation preceding at 1:00. pm at Louisville Baptist Church, Louisville, AL. Revs. Rick...

Jul 16, 2017

James Comer Houston died on Sunday, July 16, 2017.  He was born on October 14, 1930 in Troy, AL. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. He graduated from Troy State Teachers College and received his BA in business administration. After 40 years of employment with Associates Commercial Corp. he retired as District Manager. He was...

Jul 8, 2017

Micheal Wayne “Mickey” Price, age 65, of Jack, Alabama, turned the page Saturday, July 8, 2017. A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, July 13, 2017, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Jeff Ryan sharing a eulogy. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memorial Cemetery with Mickey Cox, Brian Harrell, Thomas...

Jul 6, 2017

Era Nix Pollard died peacefully at her home on July 6, 2017 at the age of 94.

Mrs. Pollard was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, James Pollard; daughter-in-law, Cheryl S. Pollard; grandson, Morgan Larry Pollard; great-grandson, Shep Allen Pugh; and granddaughter-in-law, Brittany S. Pugh.

She is survived by her son, Larry...

Jul 3, 2017

Margaret B. Floyd, age 87 of Goshen died Monday, July 3, 2017 at her home. Margaret was born February 7, 1930 to the late William Timothy Andrew Bullock and Zelpha Guy White Bullock in Bessemer, Alabama. She was the proud owner of a country store near her home .

Funeral services for Margaret B. Floyd will be...

Jun 26, 2017

Willie Jake Wright, age 64 of Goshen died Monday, June 26, 2017 in Ramer, Alabama. Willie was born in Pike County, to the late Jake and Amanda Trotter Wright March 6, 1953. A veteran of the United States Army, Willie also worked many years for Delta Airlines.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 1, 2017 at...

Jun 25, 2017

INEZ (CHAPMAN) THOMPSON BORN TENGA, TN 1922, DECEASED TROY AL JUNE 25, 2017

Inez Chapman Thompson, age 94, a resident of Noble Manor, relinquished her earthly trials after a brief illness while at Troy Regional Hospital.  Although born in Tennessee, she spent most of her adult life in Troy, busy with the duties of wife, mother, and...

Jun 15, 2017

Gary Sherman Alexander, age 78, of Troy died Thursday, June 15, 2017 at his home following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 19, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Reverend Edward Glaize officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held one...

Jun 9, 2017

Betty Jo Jones Mills, age 83, formerly of Troy died Friday , June 9, 2017 in Ashford, Alabama. Betty Jo was born July 16, 1933 in Pike County Alabama to the late Horace and Rosa Johnson Lott. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, James Shelby Jones Jr., Herb Hodges and Harlen Mills, a brother and sister...

Jun 7, 2017

Willie Bernard Avant Jr., 75, of Troy, AL, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. He was born December 4, 1941 in Savannah to the union of Willie Avant Sr. and Mable Avant. He grew up in Pierce County with two brothers, Oscar and Albert. After  high school ,he continued his education in the state of California at California State University, Los...

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...