Mr. Kenneth Franklin Long, age 87, of China Grove, Alabama, passed away July 30, 2020, at home surrounded by his wife and two daughters. A funeral service will be held Monday, August 3, 2020, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Stephens officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery with Green Hills Funeral Home directing. Serving as pallbearers will be Drew Brooks, Vance Wood, Ty Cargile, Walter Murphy, Whitt Dunn, and Tyler...

Mark Dean Hartley, age 58, of Troy, Alabama, and formerly of Lakeland, Florida, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, following a brief illness. A celebration of his life will be held with family at a later date in Lakeland, Florida. Mark enjoyed exploring and treasure hunting. He was a graduate of the Lakeland High School Class of 1980 and a member of the Parkview Baptist Church in Lakeland. After his time there, he ventured to Vero Beach, Florida, where he managed the Sopranos sandwich...

Betty Jo Whitehurst Lott, 81, of Anderson, SC, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Born May 9, 1939 in Pike County, AL, she was the daughter of the late Rufus Noah Whithehurst and Carrie Lois Blanton Whitehurst.  Betty Jo was a 1957 graduate of Troy High School. She was an active member of First Baptist Church Anderson and enjoyed working with primary age children.  She devoted her life to her family and was a kind, gentle soul to all who knew her. She...

Mrs. Reba Layton Sanders, age 89, of Troy, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Arbor Springs Health and Rehab Center in Opelika, Alabama. A private family funeral will be held at Green Hills Funeral Home with Reverend Gary Sanders officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memorial Cemetery. She was born June 29, 1931, to the late Charlie and Nina Lee Layton of Brantley, Alabama. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and Nana ─ a true blessing to all who knew her. She...

Stephen Lee Golden, age 64, a resident of Pike County, Alabama, was born April 14, 1956, and died July 28, 2020.  A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. He owned Fastrak Masonry for many years. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Roy Golden, and his brother, Donnie Wade Golden. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sheila Golden; his children, Kala (Randall) McAdams, Christi Golden, Kyle (Pilar) Golden; his grandchildren, Aidan Golden, Lyndon McAdams,...

Herman Calvin Lott, age 76, of Troy, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. A funeral service will be held Friday, July 31, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Reverend Steve Winton and Dr. John Brannon officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memorial Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Specialist Calvin Reed Rogers, Dacre Lewis Davis, Kevin Jones, Seth Copeland, Shane Law, Chris Beck, and Lance Schuffert. Honorary pallbearers will be Stan Baxter,...

Jack Franklin Davis, Sr., age 76, a lifelong resident of Pike County, Alabama, galloped at the gun and crossed the finish line Friday, July 24, 2020, at home surrounded by family. A graveside service will be held, Sunday, July 26, 2020, at 3 p.m. in Green Hills Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Jim Powell officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Dunn, Dave Sikes, Wayne Davis, Paul Davis, Julius Pittman, and Mitchell Harris. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert “Rob” E....

Ralph Whitfield Black, Jr., age 79, a longtime resident of Troy, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Reverends Doc Kirby and Ross Lankford officiating.  Serving as pallbearers will be John Mike McCall, Dan Smith, Joshua Black, Cot Wallace, Chip Wallace, Jerry Miller, and Christopher Black. Honorary pallbearers will be...

Lydia R. Johnson passed away on July 16, 2020, leaving a lifelong legacy of devotion to her family and community. Lydia was born July 11, 1930 in Derby, Connecticut. She is survived by her husband, James C. Johnson (a/k/a “Jay” and “JC”), children Lynn Johnson, James C. Johnson, Jr, Beth Johnson, and grandson Hunter Johnson.   Lydia was a graduate of Bay Path College in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.  After graduation, Lydia began her business career in...

Tammara “Tammy” Conners Powell, age 65, a longtime resident of Pike County, Alabama, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, after a courageous fight with cancer. A funeral service will be held Monday, July 13, 2020, at 2 p.m. at Brundidge United Methodist Church with Reverend Ed Shirley officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Don Renfroe, Joey Strother, Mike Wilson, David Adams, David Thrash, Sam Adams, Jackie Hornsby, Ben Pyron, Charles Nailen, and Heath Wesley. Honorary...