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04/21/2026

Ronald S. Grissette, age 77, a resident of Troy, AL, died Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at his home. Visitation will be held Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm at Dillard Funeral Home of Troy with graveside services to follow at Springhill Cemetery with Minister Remonia Smith officiating and Dillard Funeral Home of Troy directing.

Mr. Grissette is survived by his daughter, Tonya Grissette Wood; grandsons: Kolby L. Galimore (Emily Ross Galimore) and Jackson K. Skinner; great grandson, William Mac Galimore; and sisters: Jeannie Ennis (Jimmy) and Janice Roundtree (Michael).

Mr. Grissette was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Rodgers Grissette; parents Asa and Vernelle Grissette; his twin brother Robert Grissette; and brother Mike Grissette.

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04/20/2026

Billie Erline Gibson
November 12, 1932 - April 18, 2026

Ms. Billie Gibson, 93, a resident of Troy passed away on the evening of April 18th 2026, at Troy Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services for Ms. Gibson will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home of Troy with Dustin Coleman and Chris Adams officiating and Dillard Funeral Home of Troy directing. Burial will follow at Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Dillard Funeral Home.

Ms. Gibson spent many years as a homemaker and caretaker for her family. Ms. Gibson was of a servant's heart where she served her church and children of the Troy Community. Many of her adult years were dedicated on Sundays to being a nursery worker and also a teacher to the toddlers and children at Northside Baptist Church. For many years she also taught and helped with vacation bible school at Northside where she was a dedicated member for numerous decades. Ms. Gibson was also a faithful member of Bush Baptist Church for over 25 years. While serving her family as a homemaker, she frequently kept her grandchildren in the afternoons and during the summer where she enjoyed her title as “Nanny” to all those her knew her. After her husband ended his logging business, Ms. Gibson started her career as an employee of the Troy City Schools System as a nutrition worker at Charles Henderson Middle School where she served the children of CHMS for over 20 years. After retiring, Ms. Gibson enjoyed her time back at home just as she had spent many years prior, enjoying the company of her children, grandchildren, and visiting with her neighbors.

Ms. Gibson was preceded in death by her parents William and Lura, husband Henry C. Gibson, (2) sons-in-law Mike Jordan and Herb Long, and grandson Kevin Ray. Left to cherish fond memories of their mother are her daughters: Judy Ray (Danny), Jean Jones (Tom), Angie Long, Gail Sims (Joe) and son Bart Gibson (Stephanie). Grandchildren left to cherish her memory include Lee Jordan Bullock (Tye), Richard Ray (Pam), Darren Jordan, Brad Long (Julie), Kelli Sims Dunn (Matt), Jessica Long Sanders (William), Triston Gibson (Ashley). She also leaves 15 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers will be Tye Bullock, Richard Ray, Darren Jordan, Brad Long, Matt Dunn, and Triston Gibson.

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04/20/2026

Deborah B. Rhodes
July 8, 1951 - April 16, 2026

Deborah B. Rhodes, age 74 a resident of Ramer, AL passed away peacefully Thursday, April 16, 2026, at her home. Funeral services for Ms. Rhodes will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, at 3pm at Pine Level Baptist Church with Rev. Bob Dempsey officiating and Dillard Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow at Hills Chapel cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 2-3pm at the church.

Serving as pallbearers will be Buddy Berrey, Saddlar Berrey, Clayton Rhodes, Jason Broadway, Parker Wade Berry and Tim McCullough. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Berrey and Tommy Meredith.

Ms. Rhodes was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, “dado”, sister and friend. She was a hardworking and talented woman who had a profound impact on all those who were lucky enough to know her. She spent over 30 years working at the Alabama Dept. of Transportation as office manager. She took pride in her work and ensured everything was carried out properly. Deborah was a woman of many talents and interests but perhaps her favorite thing was music. She loved to play the piano. She used her talents to help lead the music at Pine Level Baptist for many years. She always said she felt at peace whenever she could play and sing. Above all else she loved her family. She cherished the time that she had with them and they in turn cherished her. She was loved by many and will be missed by all.

She is survived by her children: Chris Berry (Shea), Kreg Rhodes, Kyle Rhodes (Lisa), Kris Rhodes (Felicia) and Audrey Dill (Bryan); 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Randy Broadway; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth “Dusty” Rhodes; sons: Dwight A. “Bumper” Berry Jr., Ken Rhodes; parents: Connie T. “Foots” and Mary Ellen Broadway; brother: Donnie Wendell Broadway; and great-granddaughter, Ashlynn Rhodes.

The family would like extend a special thanks to Enhabit hospice and all those who cared for her in her final days.

Memorial donations can be made to the Hills Chapel Cemetery Fund.
922 Broadway Trail
Ramer, AL 36069

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04/20/2026

Shirley Ann Mobley
January 5, 1945 - April 18, 2026

Shirley Ann Mobley, our sweet Gigi, age 81, passed on Saturday, April 18, 2026 to join our Heavenly Father. Today she is rejoicing in the streets of heaven with her love, with our Buddy, Lemuel Mobley that had preceded her in death, along with her parents William and Mary Frances D***s and sisters, Linda Singleton, Joan Padilla, Mary Gibson and Billie Phipps.

She is survived by her two daughters Teresa (Mark) Beard and Tina (Kevin) Stewart, her grandchildren Kasey (William) Brown, Kayli (James) Adams, and Joshua (Hannah) Jones, along with her precious great grandchildren, Weston, Wyatt, Madilynn and Walker.

Our Gigi was one of a kind. She was beautiful, kind, loving and strong. From the time her daughters were young she loved to keep kids. If you grew up in the seventies and eighties in Brundidge Alabama there was a chance she kept you too. Once her grandchildren were born they got all her love and time, from sitting in the school lines everyday, to the Crowes drive thru for "snacks" after school. Her devotion to her family was unmatched and words cannot describe how much she will be missed not just by her family but to anyone that knew her. Gigi would want to be remembered today for her love for her Lord. She would want us to rejoice knowing she is Home.

"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise." -Luke 23:43

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04/20/2026

Betty Louise Henderson, age 77, a resident of Troy, AL, died Friday, April 17, 2026. Funeral services for Ms. Henderson will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00 pm from the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home of Brundidge with Reverend Paul Faulkner and Taylor Gomillion officiating.

Ms. Henderson is survived by her brother, James E. Henderson (Suzanne); niece, Angela Henderson; nephew, Donald Henderson; niece, Robin Warner; niece: Traci Garrett (Michael); numerous great nieces and nephews; and special great nephew Taylor Gomillion.

She was preceded in death by her siblings: Ann Wilkerson, Lowell Henderson, Erwin Henderson, Donald Jerry Henderson, and Baby Henderson; niece, Kathy Wilkerson; and nephew, Doug Wilkerson.

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04/17/2026

Catherine Diane Ellison December 4, 1958-April 11, 2026

Catherine “Kat” Diane Ellison of Troy died recently. Kat lived on her own terms, with strength, pride, and independence. She embraced a simple life, moving often and adapting wherever she went, always carrying her strong work ethic and creative spirit with her. She was resilient, hardworking and unafraid to do things her own way. Kat will be remembered for her determination, her creativity, and the quiet strength that define her life. Her most blessed moment in life was accepting her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be missed by her family, church family, and friends. A special Thanks to Vine Church for all the love given, the Critical Care Unit at Jackson Hospital, and Dillard Funeral Home.

Kat was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Ellison and Muriel Ashley Singleton; her sister Marsha Montesi (Craig); and niece Sandra Montesi. She is survived by her daughter Kristy Murray, son Bart Bump, brother John Ellison, sister Karen Langston, brother Todd Ellison, many grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and one great-granddaughter.

Paths

Paths in life are long and slow;
Some don’t even grow.
Watching things go by so right,
Only to see life not go how we like.
Picking what direction to take,
Only for it to be the one that breaks.
Some are full of tricks.
Who would want that to stick?
All you did see
Some was as thick as fog.
We learned how to count
The weeds that were choices we didn’t need.
How did you water your life
To be a path some you wouldn’t want to cover?
For it was too hard to believe.
Many years, words, and stuff
Made you think you were tough.
When that path started to shine,
You smiled wide.
But, look, there came clouds
For Wrong tried to take over
Like weeds in a field of clover.
Then out came the Son;
All you needed was to say yes
And He gave you the very best.
For now you are at rest.

Love,

Karen and Your Loving Family

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04/16/2026

Obituary for Betty Nichols Spann
June 18, 1931 – April 15, 2026

On Wednesday, April 15, Betty Spann completed her earthly journey and is now at HOME with her Lord! Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Troy, with Dr. Ross Lankford officiating, on Saturday, April 18, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 12:30 in the Parlor of the church. Dillard Funeral Home of Troy will be directing. A private family graveside gathering will be held at Green Hills Memorial Park later that afternoon.

Betty was born in Thomasville, Georgia, to JD and Adah Nichols. They moved back to Alabama where Betty attended schools in Geneva and Enterprise. The family would settle in Troy where she graduated from Troy High School in 1949. She enrolled in Troy State Teachers College and graduated in 1952 with a BS in Elementary Education. She would teach for a short time in Eufaula before coming back to Troy and would teach in the Troy City Schools until her retirement in 1991.

Betty would meet the love of her life, Jerry, while in college. They married on December 26, 1954, at First Baptist Church, Troy and would move to Georgia where Jerry served in the army at Ft. Benning. They moved back to Troy in 1956 for Jerry to serve on staff at First Baptist Church.

She taught sixth grade for most of her 30+ years’ tenure in Troy, including the attempt to teach English to her three sons! She would sacrifice family trips during summers to go back to school to earn a Masters of Elementary Education in 1966. She was a charter member of the Gamma Gamma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma and later an active member of the retired teachers’ group in Troy. She was also a member of the Troy Woman’s Club, Nineteenth Century Study Club, and perhaps her longest and most active affiliation being her membership with the Troy Music Study Club with husband Jerry. She enjoyed traveling, including trips to organ conventions in Canada.

Betty and Jerry were involved in their son’s pursuits; attending numerous sporting events (even when they weren’t that interested in sports), piano recitals, church activities, and band trips. No matter how busy she was with school and her community activities, family was most important. As an only child she was very devoted to her parents who lived in Troy, to her extended family in Enterprise, and to Jerry’s family. She was very involved in working on genealogy from both sides of the family.

Betty’s legacy would be centered in her faith in Jesus Christ and her devotion to Him through her service at First Baptist Church in Troy. She taught Sunday School, served as Church Training Director, was a WMU officer, and a faithful member of the church choir for fifty years. In her later years she was known for her devotion to the church’s Prayer Room Ministry. She faithfully wrote Prayer Grams to church members and others on the prayer list until a short time before her home-going. She was a member of Colley Sunday School class and would continue her participation with the class at home through FaceTime and then watch the service of First Baptist Church via livestream, taking detailed notes from the pastor’s sermon.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jerry, and her parents, JD and Adah Helms Nichols of Troy. She is survived by her three sons, Geoffrey and wife Danni of Troy and their daughters Ashton Spann and Hannah Barnes (Bart); Richard and wife Kyung of Salem, OR and their children John (Samantha), Joshua, and Rachel; and Jonathan and wife Megan of Pell City, AL and their children Zachary (Fran) and Keighan (Charles Foor); sister-in-law, Judy Spann Bruce (Helms), and Marie Spann Reynolds (Jerry) of Andalusia. There are also six great-grandchildren; Jones, John David, and Jasper, children of Zachary and Fran; Callen and Juniper Lou, children of John and Samantha; and Ivey, daughter of Hannah and Bart. She also has a number of nephews, nieces, and cousins who were very special in her life.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jody Spann, Wiley Spann, Jason Bruce, Zachary Spann, John Spann, and Joshua Spann. Honorary pallbearers will be the Colley Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church.

Betty’s family would like to express heart felt appreciation to the following: The late Lise Orum and Quioness “Queen” Thomas for their care and friendship; the staff of Enhabit Hospice of Troy for their in-home care and attention at Troy Health and Rehab; and the staff of Troy Health and Rehab during her short stay there. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Troy.

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04/13/2026

Shelbia H Davis, a devoted woman of faith, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12, 2026. She was born on June 28, 1941, to the late Charlie Tom Hamrick and Ruby Vera Hamrick. Shelbia was a lifelong resident of Brundidge, Alabama, where she built a life centered on family, hard work, and love.

Shelbia graduated from Pike County High School with the Class of 1959. On June 12, 1962, she married the love of her life, Larry Allen Davis, Sr., beginning a marriage marked by devotion and partnership. She spent her career working at Hudson Industries and later with Danny Graham at State Farm.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who treasured her family above all else. In her free time, Shelbia enjoyed fishing, going to the beach, watching birds with her husband Larry, and watching the Jewelry Channel. She was always involved with her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren's activities and wanted to know what her “babydolls” were up to.

Shelbia Jean Davis is preceded by her parents Charlie & Vera Hamrick, siblings Charles Hamrick & Jeanette Dyess, and nephew Ronnie Hamrick.

Mrs. Davis is survived by her loving husband, Larry Allen Sr.; sons: Larry Allen Davis II (Sherrie) and Stephen Michael Davis (Kay): grandchildren: Jessica Davis Brown (Daniel), Mary Alexis DeRossett (Chad), Justin O’Neal Davis (Laken), Larry Allen Davis III, Adrianne Danielle Davis, Brittany Grubbs (Fred), Joley Anderson (Ryan), Kayla Sexton (Josh), Kaitlin Foster (Allan), Gracie Tims (Colton); great grandchildren: Charleigh Babb, Adeline Babb, John Daniel Brown, Davis Morgan Brown, Grayson DeRossett, Graceleigh Davis, Raeleigh Davis, Emmaleigh Davis, Landon Grubbs, Kylee Grubbs, Jaxon Grubbs, Lawson Anderson, Cassie Anderson, Murphie Anderson, Luke Sexton, Lexi Sexton, Avery Foster, Ally Kate Foster, Ayden Brooks Foster; brother-in-law George Dyess; sister-in-law Betty Hamrick; nieces: Teresa, Melissa, Gina; and nephew Greg.

Shelbia Jean Davis will be remembered for her faith, her kindness, and the enduring love she shared with her family.

Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be held Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 2:00 pm from the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home of Brundidge with Pastor Justin Davis and Reverend Shirlie Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery with Dillard Funeral Home of Brundidge directing.

Visitation will be held one hour hour prior to the service from 1:00pm - 2:00pm at Dillard Funeral Home of Brundidge.

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04/11/2026

Max Barron
January 22, 1954 - April 10, 2026

Max Barron, age 72, a resident of troy, died Friday, April 10, 2026 at his home. Visitation for Mr. Barron will be held Monday, April 13, 2026 from 5-7pm at Dillard Funeral Home in Troy. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11am at Union Hill Methodist Church with Rev. Kent Dendy officiating. Burial will follow at Union Hill Cemetery. He will lie-in-state for one hour prior to the service from 10-11am.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Randy Hutchinson, David Fiveash, Titus Griffin, Allen Griffin, Bob Grable, Clark Boutwell, Jackie Hornsby, Chad McLendon, Vic Dubryne, and Darren Johnson.

Honorary pallbearers are the employees of Flint Equipment Company.

Mr. Barron is survived by his wife, Barbara Barron and daughter, Brandi Barron.

Max was a loving husband, father and friend. To know Max Barron was to know a good southern man. He was a hard worker who spent 48 years working for John Deere. He spent 20 years as a mechanic before spending an additional 28 as a service manager. Outside of his job he continued to work. He enjoyed spending time tending to his own land and taking care of his animals. Above all else though he loved his family and cherished the time he spent with them. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.

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04/08/2026

Leslie P. Hilliard, age 79, died Friday, April 3, 2026 at Oakview Manor in Ozark, AL. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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03/28/2026

Bobby Martel Williams
October 27, 1931 - March 27, 2026

Mr. Bobby Martel Wiliams, of Jack, Alabama, passed from this life to be with the Lord on Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1931, to Sterling Walton Williams and Selma Anderson Williams. He grew up in the New Hope community and attended New Hope School. He then served in the Untied States Air Force in 1951 and was stationed in Texas, South Carolina, New York, Oklahoma and Hawaii. In 1955, he came home and married the love of his life, Annie Merle Griswold, to whom he was married 70 years this past December. New Hope Baptist Church was their church home before they married, and they continued to serve the Lord in that congregation. He worked as Bus Driver and Fire fighter at Ft. Rucker and retired after 25 years. He wasn’t ready to retire so he worked as a dispatch for Brundidge and Elba Police Departments. He loved playing the guitar and singing at home and church with friends and family. He enjoyed playing golf and tennis. He also enjoyed riding horses, going to horse shows and rodeos. He loved his family. He and Annie Merle had four children, Steve, Kemmie, Cynthia and Karen. Somewhere during all of this, he became a grandfather and great grandfather, and he excelled in all of these jobs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James W. (Dub) and his sister Agnes.

His survivors include his wife, Annie Merle Williams; sons: Steve Williams (Gale) of Elba, Alabama, Kemmie Williams (Brenda) of Jack, Alabama; daughters: Cynthia Finucane (Shawn) of Panama City, Florida, Karen Smith (Steve) of Charleston, Tennessee; grandchildren: Mandy Sawyer, Stephanie Caldwell, Kelyn Williams, Loren Williams, Matthew Williams, Jason Jones, Jeffrey Jones, Jennifer Taylor, Trey Brunson, Nicholas Jackson, Fox Brunson; 14 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and one on the way.

Funeral services for Mr. Williams will be held Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3pm at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Lanny Shepherd officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 2-3pm at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

03/21/2026

Melvin Cecil Wilkes
June 30, 1936 - March 20, 2026

Melvin Cecil Wilkes went home to be with the Lord Friday, March 20, 2026. He was born June 30, 1936 to Robert Cecil Wilkes and Ada Lou Bundy Wilkes. He graduated from Troy High School and went to work for the state of Alabama Highway Department. He later retired from Couch Construction. He also served in the Army Reserve for 13 years. Melvin was a faithful member of Hephzibah Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and held many other positions within the church. He enjoyed being an active Gideon. In 1955, he met Allie Mae Smith at a high school football game. After 2 years of dating, they were married on July 7, 1957 and were blessed with three beautiful daughters.

Funeral services for Mr. Wilkes will be held Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2pm in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home in Troy. Burial will follow at Green Hills Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to his service from 1-2pm at the funeral home.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years Allie Mae Wilkes; daughters: Dianne (Freddy) Borland, Connie Wilkes, and Melody (Mike) LeCroy; grandchildren: Alison (Ryan) McCollough, Brantley LeCroy, and Christina (Chase) Lyons; great-grand children, Bette McCollough and Joey Lyons; siblings: Evelyn Anderson, Mary (Don) Foritner, Byron (Gloria) Wilkes, Jerry (Juanita) Wilkes, Joy (Mickey) Taylor; sister-in-laws: Rebecca Wilkes and Fay Wilkes, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Robert Cecil Wilkes and Ada Lou Wilkes; siblings: Elson (Hazel) Wilkes, Edsel Wilkes, Tommy (Helen) Wilkes, Carnell Wilkes, Juawana (Frank) McClure, and Linda (Reggie) Morrin.

Serving as pallbearers will be :Ronald Wilkes, Steve Wilkes, Chris Wilkes, Tim Wilkes, Chris Thomas, Kent Anderson, Mike Wilkes, and Ben Killough. Honorable pallbearers will be: Randy Wilkes, Ricky Wilkes, Cary Poole, and Sukhdev Bhatti.

The family would like to express their thanks to Troy Health and Rehab for their compassionate care of Melvin.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Gideons International.

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