Obituaries

Aug 28, 2017

GREEN HILLS FUNERAL HOME

TROY , ALABAMA

Alice Trepte Spencer age 99, mother  of Martina Viohl of Troy, died Monday , August 28, 2017 at Nolan Long Term Care in Montgomery.

A memorial service for Alice Spencer  will be held Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Forest Lawn Cemetery...

Aug 17, 2017

Betty Laurie Hines Bateman, age 77, a longtime resident of Troy, Alabama, passed away August 17, 2017, at Enterprise Medical Center. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Troy with Dr. Mallone Chandler and Dr. Luke Lane officiating. Mrs. Bateman will lie-in-state at the church one hour prior...

Aug 16, 2017

Dorothy Elizabeth Carter (Herrington) was born on Dec. 25, 1920 to Rev James & Annie Carter in Huntington, WVA. She was raised in Middletown, Ohio until the family migrated to Philadelphia, PA. She met Elmo Herrington of Chester, PA, and was married Nov. 25, 1940.

Dorothy started her employment with Chester Hospital in 1942 as a tray...

Aug 2, 2017

Christine Chandler Clifton, “Nanny”, 80, completed her earthly journey and entered heaven, her eternal home, Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

Mrs. Clifton was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert Clifton; parents, Odie and Ella Chandler; sisters, Annie Ruth Ashworth and Ruby Dean Davidson; and her brother Wendell Lane Chandler.

She is survived...

Jul 30, 2017

Brittany Denise Lee, Age 30,  of Forest Hills New York and formerly of Troy died Sunday, July 30, 2017 in New York. She was a Graduate of Charles Henderson High School and Auburn University. The 2005 Class of Charles Henderson  and the 2011 Class of Auburn University will be honorary pallbearers.

A memorial service for Brittany Lee...

Jul 30, 2017

William Bernard Emerson, Age 86 of Troy, died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home following a lengthy illness. Bill was retired from the US Air Force where he obtained the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his service he was a physician's assistant for Dr. Golden in Brundidge until they both retired together.  After his retirement he used his...

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,...