Obituaries

Minh T. Luong

Minh T. Luong

Jun 11, 2025

Minh T. Luong, a vibrant spirit whose laughter could light up a room, passed away on June 11, 2025, at his residence in Troy, Alabama. Born into the warm embrace of Vietnam on April 7, 1971, Minh journeyed to the United States in 1985, where he wove a rich tapestry of life, filled with humor, adventure, and love.

Minh was a...

Gerald Lewis Hettrick

Gerald Lewis Hettrick

Jun 10, 2025

Gerald Lewis Hettrick, 64, of Troy, passed away at home on June 10, 2025. Burial will be with his family at a later time.

He is survived by his siblings, Dennis Hettrick (Cindy), David Hettrick (Kelly), William Hettrick (Diana), Joanne Hettrick (Michael Stiegman); as well as several nieces and nephews. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis & Mary...

Boyd King Drinkard

Boyd King Drinkard

Jun 10, 2025

Boyd King Drinkard, loving husband and father, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Green Hills Funeral Home. Visitation is one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Hopewell Cemetery with Andrew Folmar, Judson Ricks, Will Drinkard, Jeff...

Robert H. Miller

Robert H. Miller

Jun 9, 2025

Rev. Robert “Bob” H. Miller, age 93, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Green Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. 

Bob was born in Coffee County, Alabama, to Henry and Emmie Miller, and...

Ina Kate Mitchell

Ina Kate Mitchell

Jun 8, 2025

Ina Kate Mitchell, loving wife and mother, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Green Hills Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Mossy Grove Cemetery.

A native of Pike County, Ina Kate...

Karen Royce Russell

Karen Royce Russell

May 30, 2025

Karen Royce Reed Russell, of Luverne, would like to let everyone know her work on earth was complete and peacefully ended her earthly journey on Friday, May 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of fierce love, outspoken honesty, and a strength that never flinched.  Born in Kodak, Kentucky, on March 28, 1947, she was a daughter to the late Roy...

Brantley Johnston Crawley

Brantley Johnston Crawley

May 22, 2025

Brantley “Brant” Johnston Crawley, of Montgomery, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the age of 54. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Green Hills Funeral Home from 10:00-11:30 a.m. with a graveside service at 12:00 noon at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Hwy 231 South, Brundidge, Alabama with Rev. Chris Brown officiating.

Brant earned a bachelor’s...

Opal D. Lee Powell

Opal D. Lee Powell

May 21, 2025

Opal Deleane Lee Powell, beloved wife and mother, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Services will be Wednesday May 28, 2025 starting with visitation for friends and family at 10:00 am followed by a graveside service at 11:00 am at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery, Rev. Bo Weed and Cary Maulden officiating. Serving as...

Jill Creamer Uphaus

Jill Creamer Uphaus

May 21, 2025

Jill Creamer Uphaus, age 65, of Troy, AL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, following a long battle with kidney disease. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Green Hills Funeral Home with Brother Mark Grizzard officiating. Visitation will be...

Mary Lou Anderson

Mary Lou Anderson

May 20, 2025

Mary Lou Anderson born July 12, 1934, to Archie & Margaret Barron went to Heaven on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Homer A. Anderson; her son, Terry W. Anderson; two sisters and five brothers. Her survivors include her daughter, Connie A. Webb (Duane) of Troy; eleven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren;...

Martha Folmar Norman

Martha Folmar Norman

May 18, 2025

Martha Folmar Norman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Goshen community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Luverne United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Robert Yawn officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Green Hills...

Benny Joe Faulkner

Benny Joe Faulkner

Apr 27, 2025

Benny Joe Faulkner, of Columbia, Alabama, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025, after an extended illness. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 5:00-7:00pm at Green Hills Funeral Home with a chapel service on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 2:00pm. Burial will follow the service in Hinson Cemetery.

Benny was a country boy at heart. He enjoyed fishing off the...

Sondra Ann Martin

Sondra Ann Martin

Apr 24, 2025

Sondra Ann Martin Fortune, loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025 after an extended illness. No services are planned at this time.

Anyone who knew Sondra knew she loved her family first. Her sons were important in her life, and she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren too. Sondra loved flowers and one could find her in...

Stacey Mency

Stacey Mency

Apr 20, 2025

Our beloved brother, Stacey "Duck" Mency, was born on March 20, 1970, to Ms. Ethel Mary Mency in Brundidge, Alabama, and passed from this life on Sunday, April 20, 2025. A Memorial service will be at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Green Hills Funeral Home with Rev. Lane officiating.

Stacey received his education from the Pike County school system...

Dr. Lawrence Johnston "Doc"

Dr. Lawrence Johnston "Doc"

Apr 9, 2025

Dr. Jerry Lawrence “Doc” Johnston, Jr., age 63, a lifelong resident of Troy, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the First Methodist Church Troy with Reverend Steve Winton officiating. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be John Collier, Johnny Coston, Dr. Ben Smith, Dr....

Melissa Blair Behringer

Melissa Blair Behringer

Mar 29, 2025

Dr. Melissa Behringer, of Troy, Alabama, passed peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on March 29, 2025, following a brief illness. Born in Columbia, Missouri on January 27, 1965, she lived and attended school in Columbia; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; San Antonio and Abilene, Texas; Biloxi, Mississippi; Montgomery, Alabama; and Tuscaloosa, Alabama where she graduated from Tuscaloosa Academy in...

Reba Boutwell Crane

Reba Boutwell Crane

Feb 21, 2025

Reba Boutwell Crane, resident of Troy, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, February 21, 2025. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Green Hills Funeral Home with Rev. Andrew Knick officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. 

If one ever met her, they never forgot her—Reba was...

Barbara Pouncey Gibson

Barbara Pouncey Gibson

Feb 19, 2025

Barbara Pouncey Gibson, of Troy, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Green Hills Funeral Home with a reception to greet friends following the service. Burial will be at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery. 

Barbara was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and was the second...

Johnny Andrew Tillery, Sr.

Johnny Andrew Tillery, Sr.

Feb 18, 2025

Johnny Andrew Tillery, Sr., of Troy, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2025, at the age of 78. A service to honor Johnny’s life will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Green Hills Funeral Home with a visitation one hour prior to the service. The burial will follow in Veteran’s Park with military...

Audrey Mae Smiley

Audrey Mae Smiley

Feb 17, 2025

Audrey Mae Smiley went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 17, 2025. Graveside services will be at 11:00am Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Brian McLendon officiating. Visitation is at 10:00am at Green Hills Funeral Home. 

Sweet Audrey Mae, we love you. You were destined to look over us and be our guiding star. 

Audrey is...