Obituaries

May 17, 2020

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...

May 13, 2020

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...

May 2, 2020

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...

Apr 26, 2020

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...

Apr 25, 2020

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,...

Apr 24, 2020

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...

Apr 21, 2020

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...

Apr 17, 2020

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...

Apr 16, 2020

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...

Apr 10, 2020

Mark Steven Miley, age 61, of Goshen, Alabama, passed away at his home on Friday, April 10, 2020. A private family graveside service will be held on Monday, April 13, 2020, at Providence Cemetery. The Goshen Volunteer Fire Department will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Lester, Anderson Roberts, Zane Shaver, Heath Swanzy, Brack Swanzy, Chad Sanders,...

Apr 9, 2020

Betty Nell Moats Senn, age 81, of Troy, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020. A private family graveside will be held Monday, April 13, 2020, at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery with Lamar Gibson officiating.

Mrs. Senn was a devoted LPN, treating her community for many years and leaving behind a standard for superior care. She was...

Apr 6, 2020

Chad Griffin, age 40, of Troy, Alabama, found peace on April 6, 2020. A private family graveside service to lay his remains to rest will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Griffin Cemetery with Rev. David Kirby officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Ashley Lewis, Ashton Lewis, Kyle Lewis, Shane McCall, Cody Callaway, and Dane Sanderlin.

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Apr 3, 2020

William “Bill” Dennis Sanford, Sr. age 93, a longtime resident of Troy, Alabama, passed away April 3, 2020, at home surrounded by loved ones. A family graveside service will be held Monday, April 6, 2020, at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery with Father Chris Boutin officiating and military honors to follow.

Mr. Sanford is survived by his wife...

Mar 26, 2020

John Harris Hudson, age 53, of Troy, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020. A private family graveside will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Elba, Alabama. A celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.

John is survived by his wife, Amy Davis Hudson; daughters, Brooke Hudson (Dylan Cleveland) and Ragan Hudson; step-children,...

Mar 14, 2020

Willie Jewel Chance age 87 of Troy died March 14, 2020 in Montgomery. A graveside service for Willie Jewel Chance will be held Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 10:00 AM from the Old Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Albert Whiting officiating. Visitation will be in the cemetery from 9:30 until 10:00 AM for the family...