Dillard Funeral Home, Inc., 206 Highway 231 North, Troy, AL (2025)

12/19/2025

Robert "Pops" Davis, age 84, a resident of Brundidge, died Wednesday December 17, 2025 at Silvercrest Nursing and Rehabilitation in Crestview, FL. Funeral services for Mr. Davis will be held Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11am in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Brundidge with Rev. Danny Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10-11am.

Serving as pallbearers will be Blake James, Dennie Perkins, Jeff Downing, Jonathan Danner, Michael Davis, Ben Davis, Terry Dease and Bobby Smith.

Mr. Davis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. "Pops" as he was known to many was a simple man. He was not one to be loud or the center of attention, he would rather let his actions speak for him. Work was something that he never shied away from. Whether it was the years he spent at the shirt factory, working in the yard or just helping anyone that may need help he was someone who believed in hard work. He had many interests in life but perhaps above everything he loved his family. He loved his children but his grandchildren held a special place in his heart and he cherished the time he spent with them. More than anything though he loved his wife. After nearly 60 years of marriage his wife Margaret went ahead of him to fix up their eternal home in heaven and a mere 6 weeks later he couldn't stand to be apart any longer and passed through the gates of heaven to rejoin her.

He is survived by children: Julie Barbaree (David) and Robbie Davis (Norma); grandchildren: Seth Barbaree (Mandy), Michael Sneed (Amber), Audra Barbaree, Jeremy Sneed, Blake James, Adriane Richards (Brandan), Robbie Davis Jr., Chesley Rodriguez (Vynn), Austin Turner and Adam Sneed (Kelly); 12 great-grandchildren; brothers: Coley Davis (Mary), Alfred Davis (Rita); sister, Flora Harrell; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Elaine Davis; parents: RC and Rosa Davis

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12/03/2025

Louie R Sawyer
February 9, 1937 - December 2, 2025

Louie Ray Sawyer, age 88, a resident of Brundidge, AL died Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Sawyer will be held Friday, December 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Brundidge with the Reverend Donnie Marler officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery with Dillard Funeral Home of Brundidge directing.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 5, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Dillard Funeral Home in Brundidge.

He was a loving husband, father and friend. If there was one thing to be said about Mr. Sawyer, it was that he was an outdoorsman. Whether it was hunting or fishing he loved being outside. The very first time that he went hunting, he killed his first deer, and he was hooked ever since. Whatever he did he had fun. He loved life and enjoyed every minute of it. Above all he loved his family and he cherished the time he had with them.

Mr. Sawyer is survived by his wife of 63 years Brenda Sawyer; children: Jessie Ray Sawyer (Rachel) and Eric Paul Sawyer; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.

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12/02/2025

Benjamin N McQuagge
March 7, 1983 - November 26, 2025

Benjamin Noland McQuagge, age 42, a resident of Gautier, MS formerly of Troy, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS. Funeral services for Ben will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12pm in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the Stephens family cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 11am-12pm at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Gauge McQuagge, Patrick Brandle, Josh Christy, Todd Holland, Jonathon Jackson, and Mike Toribio.

Honorary pallbearers will be: Arch Stephens, Bo Stephens, Luke Stephens, Michael Stephens, Nathan Lowery, Byron Childs, Levi Hall, and Corey Selover.

Ben was a loving father, son, brother, and friend. If you ever had the opportunity to meet Ben, you met a lifelong friend. He had a magnetic personality and was someone you just wanted to be around. He lived an adventurous life and enjoyed every moment of it. He was also a man of duty and service. He proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces K9 handler, serving multiple tours in Iraq. After leaving the military his commitment shifted to his community as an officer with the Gautier Police Department. He specialized in Interdiction work with his K9 Tess and was well respected among police forces across the nation for his work in the field. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed being outdoors. Whether it was hunting or fishing Ben wanted to be in nature. He especially enjoyed spending time out on his boat. Above all, he loved his children and cherished spending time with them. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.

He was preceded in death by his father, Noland McQuagge.

He is survived by his children: Lillian McQuagge, Gauge McQuagge, and Emilyn McQuagge; mother, Barbara McQuagge; brother, Marty McQuagge; along with numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, cousins, and other family members.

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11/28/2025

Iris Watford Byrd
December 13, 1953 - November 26, 2025

Iris Watford Byrd, 71, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. Born in 1953, Iris devoted her life to caring for others, strengthening her community, and pouring unconditional love into her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Aulman and Ruby Watford, her sister, Nellie Louise Watford Davis, and her brother, Jackie (Jack) Carl Watford.

Iris is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Tommy Ray Byrd. Together, they built a lifetime of memories, laughter, and steadfast partnership. They raised two devoted daughters who were the pride of Iris' life.

She is survived by her daughter Tina and her husband Greg Gibson, and their children Katlyn and Ray, and by her daughter Heather and her husband Jeremy Middleton, and their children Mary Kathryn and Jaxdon; sisters, Audrey Flores, Edna Ziehl, Mavis Padgett, Sherry Cornelson; brother, James Watford and sister-in-law, Teresa Watford.

Iris cherished each of her grandchildren, celebrating their accomplishments, nurturing their dreams, and filling their lives with warmth and encouragement. Her family was truly her heart.

For more than 25 years, Iris served and managed the Friends of the Library in Troy, AL, where she became a familiar and beloved presence. Her dedication enriched the community, expanded opportunities for readers of all ages, and supported the local library's mission. She approached her work with kindness, purpose, and a genuine belief in the power of learning.

Iris will be remembered for her gentle spirit, unwavering love, and quiet strength, which touched everyone who knew her. Her legacy lives on in the family she adored, the community she supported, and the countless lives she brightened simply by being herself.

Her family finds comfort in knowing that her love endures in the memories they share and the values she instilled.

Pallbearers will be Greg Gibson, Ray Gibson, Jeremy Middleton, Jaxdon Middleton, Justin Middleton, and Buck Byrd.

A special thanks to ACG Hospice.

Instead of flowers, Iris' wish was for donations to be sent to the Troy Friends of the Library.

Services will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Dillard Funeral Home, Troy, AL with the Reverend Jerry Wilkes officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00, with the funeral to follow. Interment will follow in Darien Cemetery with Dillard Funeral Home of Troy directing.

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11/24/2025

Peggy Ann Stephens
July 2, 1944 - November 21, 2025

Peggy Ann Stephens, age 81, a resident of Goshen, AL, passed away November 21, 2025 peacefully at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services for Ms. Stephens will be held Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 2 pm at Antioch Church of Christ with Pastor John Dickerson officiating and Dillard Funeral Home of Troy directing. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1-2pm at Antioch Church of Christ.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Tommy Stephens. Mother, Sarah Lauderdale; Father, Wyatt Lauderdale; brothers Lindy and Nick Lauderdale; and sister Deborah Jean Lauderdale.

Left to try and navigate life without her:

Brother: Teddy Lauderdale; Children: Beverly (Ken) Faircloth, Johnny Stephens, Carol Meeks (Frankie Barbarow); Grandchildren: Joanna (David) Johnston, Audrey (Doug) Price, Chip Faircloth (Abby McCombs), JJ Stephens, Matt (Hannah) Stephens, Gauge Ballard, Taylor (Stephanie) Ballard, Sydney Ballard, and Stephen Meeks (Lexie McLendon); Great Grandchildren: Olivia Johnston, Dean Johnston, River Johnston, Zavier Johnston, Liam Ballard, Talan Baxley, Kellan Whitehead-Ballard, Alexis Wright, and Matthew Jacob "MJ" Stephens; Brother and Sister In Law: Doug (Sara) Stephens, Mike (Patricia) Stephens, Pat (Gene) White, Wanda (Jim) Adams, Bonnie Stephens Griffin and Peggy (Patrick) Nonnemann; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: JJ Stephens, Gauge Ballard, Taylor Ballard, Chip Faircloth, Matt Stephens and Stephen Meeks

When Tommy and Peggy decided to put roots down in Pike County, Peggy decided the love she had in her heart she had to share, and that she did. She went to work taking care of children at Tender Care Nursery for Janice Castleberry. When that daycare closed, she went on to The Gingerbread House (Barbara Nunnelee). She also worked for Kim Sanderlin at that daycare, and it was when that daycare closed Donald and Ann Kelly decided to build a daycare so that Peggy could continue keeping (Chance Kelly, Wendi Williamson and Wesley Grant). She spent most of her life taking care of the children of Pike County and she loved every minute of it. Her children would joke that she had more photo albums of children we didn’t know than of her own. Peggy would leave the childcare business and go on to work for ALDOT where she started as a janitor. She would advance herself by studying and getting her GED to start doing secretarial work at the Highway department where she would go on to retire in 2007. After retirement Peggy would spend lots of days doing what she loved, fishing on the Tallapoosa River. Peggy loved fishing there’s no doubt about that, but the thing Peggy loved more than anything was her relationship with Our Lord and Savior and reading her Bible. Last count was 37 times reading it completely.

Peggy spent all her life caring for others and is loved by so many! She was most concerned about her family and their acceptance of Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Her last words were, “TELL EVERYONE I LOVE THEM AND I WILL SEE THEM IN HEAVEN.”

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11/21/2025

Jack McLeod
February 6, 1959 - November 20, 2025

Jack McLeod, age 66, a resident of Troy, AL, died Thursday, November 20, 2025 at his home. Funeral services for Mr. McLeod will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. Earnest Green and Bro. Marshall LeCroy officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery with Dillard Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be held Monday, November 24, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy.

Mr. McLeod was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a man of many interests and was one of the few people who got to do what they loved. He loved painting and spent over 40 years painting and loved it every day. He also loved his hummingbirds. He did his best to make sure the hummingbirds knew that Jack McLeod always had food for them. But above all he loved his family and cherished his time with them. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.

Mr. McLeod is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kathy McLeod; grandchildren: Adarius McCord (Brittany Brown), Justin McCord (Kyra), and Michael McCord (Tabitha); great grandchildren: Miles McCord, Bryson McCord and Blakely McCord; mother, Hassie Dominey; aunt, Rosie Dease; as well as several nieces.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Hope McLeod; sisters: Faye Partridge (Kerrie) and Carol Sanders; and nephew Kerrie Partridge Jr.

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11/11/2025

James L. "Jim" Hughes
January 3, 1936 - November 10, 2025

James L. "Jim" Hughes of Goshen, Alabama passed away peacefully with family, at the age of 89, on November 10, 2025. He is fondly remembered by his family as a role model and a caregiver. In his life he quietly loved the people who were important to him, often taking his grandchildren on vacation to Tennessee and spending countless hours with them at his home, out buying new toys, riding his tractor, fishing, or gardening. When his wife became sick, Jim never left her side. His family and his garden were the loves of his life. His service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Goshen at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 13th with Rev. Bryan May officiating and Dillard Funeral Home of Troy directing.

Mr. Hughes is survived by grandchildren: James F. Hughes (Jamelyn), Curtis Hughes, and Grace Hughes; great granddaughter Caroline Hughes; daughter-in-law Chantal Hughes and sister Rebecca Wilkes.

He was preceded in death by his parents John and Louie Hughes; wife Annis Hughes; sons Randy Hughes and Ricky Hughes; sisters: Julia Davis and Cora Frye and brothers: Leven Hughes and Charles Hughes.

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11/07/2025

Leon Bullock
November 7, 1943 - November 6, 2025

Leon Bullock, age 81 a resident of Brundidge, died Thursday, November 6, 2025 at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Bullock will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11am in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Brundidge with Rev. Danny Ellis, Don Thrash, Rev. Cary Maulden, Rev. Caleb Bullock, Ella Marie Bullock and Dr. Randy Atkinson officiating. Burial will follow at Richland Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10-11am at the funeral home.

Mr. Bullock is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jamie Rae Bullock; son, Robert Bullock (Allison); grandchildren: Caleb Bullock and Ella Marie Bullock; siblings: Bob Bullock (Sharon), Gloria Bryan (Butch), and Wayne Bullock (Barbara); along with numerous other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents: R.C. and Katrina Bullock; brother, LV Bullock (Diann); father-in-law and mother-in-law: James and Dollie Ross.

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11/07/2025

Margaret Elaine Davis
April 13, 1951 - November 5, 2025

Margaret Elaine Davis, age 74, a resident of Brundidge, AL, died Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Silvercrest Health and Rehab in Crestview, FL. Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be held Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 2pm in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Brundidge, with Rev. Chad Manion and Bro. Mike McNally officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 1-2pm at the funeral home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Blake James, Dennie Perkins, Jeff Downing, Jonathan Danner, Michael Davis, Terry Dease and Bobby Smith.

Mrs. Davis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. If you ever got the privilege of meeting Mrs. Margaret "Mot", you came away with a friend. She had a warm and inviting presence that drew people to her. Whether it was church, the bank, the grocery store or one of her many walks downtown, Mrs. Margaret loved meeting new people and never met a stranger. She also had a special place in her heart for children. It didn’t matter if they were hers or not, she loved every child she came across. Perhaps above all else, the two things she loved most were The Lord and her family. She cherished the time she spent here with her family and is now enjoying her time in the presence of her Savior. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.

She was survived by her husband of 59 years, Robert M. Davis; children: Julie Barbaree (David) and Robbie Davis (Norma); grandchildren: Seth Barbaree (Mandy), Michael Sneed (Amber), Audra Barbaree, Jeremy Sneed, Blake James, Adriane Richards (Brandon), Robbie Davis Jr., Chesley Rodriguez (Vynn), Austin Turner and Adam Sneed (Kelly); 12 great-grandchildren; brothers: Freddie Turner and Eddie Turner; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents: David and Jessie Mae Turner and 2 infant sisters.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Salem Baptist Church Children’s Fund.

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10/31/2025

Della Jeane Hamilton, a Troy native, age 87, went to heaven on October 2, 2025. She passed of natural causes.

Della Jeane was a wonderful, vibrant, compassionate Mother, Wife, Sister, and Friend. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy.

Della was laid to rest on October ...

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10/28/2025

James Winston Price, better known to his friends and family as Jimmy or Duke, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was 77 years old and lived in Pine Level, Alabama.

Known for his storytelling, good sense of humor, and love of old things, Jimmy spent many of his days...

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10/26/2025

Roy Crowe Kendrick, a native of Banks, AL, died at home in Spartanburg, SC, on October 24, 2025. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 30th at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy at 12:30 PM followed by a graveside service at Banks Cemetery in Banks with Rev. Michael Alsup officiating.

Mr. K...

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