John Alan Little passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020, at his home in Troy. John was born August 13, 1954, in Hugh Springs, Texas. He later moved to Gadsden, Alabama, where he was raised. He graduated from Southside High School in 1972. He then attended UAB where he received a bachelor degree in biology and chemistry and a master’s degree in public health/health care administration.  John was a loving husband, father, Papa, boss, and friend. He was fully dedicated to his family,...

Whitney Blair Sanders, age 29, a lifelong resident of Troy, Alabama, was carried to eternal rest Wednesday, May 13, 2020. A private family graveside service will be held at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery. Whitney, Whitters, Whit-Whit, whatever moniker you might have known, was undeniably everyone’s Sunshine. She was an outstanding ray of light and a bright spot in the lives of all who knew her. Her charisma shone through her radiant smile and sparkling blue eyes, and her clumsiness was...

William Charles “Chuck” Jones, age 67, a lifelong resident of Troy, Alabama, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020, after an extended illness. A celebration of his life will be held a later date in the Jones family plot of Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Jones was a gem in the community, carrying on the family monument business, Jones Monument Company, and continuing the tradition of providing quality service to all its customers. He displayed a tremendous work ethic, often completing...

Joyce Elaine Bigwood, age 83, of Troy, Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, at home surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Bigwood is survived by her husband of 50 years, Edward Bigwood; sons, Edward Earl Bigwood (Naomi Hatfield) and Hershel Blevins; daughters, Linda Blevins, Theresa Blevins, and Sandra Aulds; 24 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alvina Hundley; and sons, Lyn Blevins and Bradley Blevins. Mrs. Bigwood was an adventurer,...

Tyler Wayne Price, age 26, of Grady, Alabama, was taken too soon Saturday, April 25, 2020. A family graveside service will be held, Thursday, April 30, 2020, at Hills Chapel Cemetery with Clint Dicks, Shawn Paul Little, Cody Evans, Doug Cox, Chris Jeffers, and Charlie Price serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be William “Shorty” Glenn Gibson, Braxton Gibson, and James W. Price, III. He is survived by his wife, Ciara Price; mother, Audrey Michelle Rhodes (Rodney);...

Georgia Johnson Ziglar, age 82, a longtime resident of Troy, Alabama, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. A private family graveside service will be held at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Danny Arnold officiating. “Oh, I’m perfect, but how are you?” that’s what Mrs. Georgia would say. She may have said it to you once from behind the counter of The Corner Store on Oak Street where she was serving-up hoop cheese and buckets of salt...

Barbara Ann Rountree Folmar, age 60, a lifelong resident of Troy, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020, at home surrounded by family. A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in a scenic setting at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery. Pastors Craig Holmes and Rick Hayes will be officiating with the staffs of Troy Health and Rehabilitation and Troy Regional Hospital Emergency Department serving as honorary pallbearers. Barbara is survived by her husband of 36 years,...

Catherine Simpson Rountree, age 84, a lifelong resident of Troy, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020. A family graveside service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Locklar officiating. Mrs. Rountree, more affectionately known as “MawMaw,” lived for the joy of spending time with her grandchildren. It’s safe to say her children and grandchildren were her greatest blessings. When she wasn’t spoiling...

Jean Lenora Williams Barr, age 93, of Banks, Alabama, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020, at her home. A private family graveside will be held Monday, April 20, 2020, at Banks Cemetery with Reverend Ed Shirley officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Compton, Jud Compton, Aaron Barr, Don Renfroe, and Kevin Watson. Mrs. Barr is survived by her children, John Dick Barr III and Suzanne Clemmons (Mike); grandchildren, Aaron Barr (Jillian), Hunter Compton (Shelia), Jud Compton, and Macon...