All Obituaries

James Clyde Spears was born on December 14, 1943 in Dallas, Texas.  His Mother, Irma Y. Spears, moved to Riverview, Alabama in 1948 which was home for James Clyde until his death on September 23, 2018.  During a Boy Scout trip to Philmont in 1958 James Clyde visited an Air Force base, talked with pilots, looked at airplanes, and decided he wanted to learn to fly.  After graduating from Valley High School in 1961, he entered Auburn University commuting from Riverview where he...

Gene Gough, was born on February 25, 1951 in Randolph County, AL to the late Bill Gough and Polly Turner.  He passed away peacefully on September 22, 2018 at Miller County Hospital in Colquitt, GA at the age of 67. He was a longtime resident of Huguley, AL for over 33 years.  Gene worked for West Point Pepperell for 35 years.  He then went on to work for the City of Lanett where he retired after eight years.  Gene loved his family and friends and his coon...

     It is with profound sadness that the family of Tyre Wendell Hadaway announces his passing. Wendell was born at home in Fairfax, Alabama on January 17, 1937, the first of two sons of Howard Lee and Myrtis Lucille (Carlisle) Hadaway, and he peacefully passed away at his home in Valley, Alabama the morning of September 22, 2018, with his wife, Ruth Marie, by his side. He was 81 years old.      Wendell retired from Uniroyal Goodrich in 1994 after 30...

     Mrs. Lurline Hamby, age 88, of Valley, AL passed away on Friday, September 21st, 2018 at her residence. She was born on January 10th, 1930 in Chambers County, AL to the late Otis and Irene Hood.      Mrs. Hamby is survived by her son, Tony (Connie Striblin) Albright of Valley, AL; her grandson, Derick (Melissa) Albright of Valley, AL; her three great-grandchildren, Justin, Payton, and Phillip James Albright, all of Valley, AL; her sister, Lillian...

               Mrs. Sarah Colley, 60, of Pine Mountain, GA passed away Tuesday September 18, 2018 at Emory University Hospital Hospice Unit in Atlanta, GA. Mrs. Colley was a Chambers County native.        Visitation is scheduled for 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Thursday September 20, 2018 at Johnson Brown Services Funeral Home Chapel in Valley, AL. Funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday September 21, 2018 at Johnson...

     Mrs. Alice Catherine Storey Hutchinson, age 88, of Lanett, AL passed away on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018, at the EAMC Lanier Nursing Home in Valley, AL. She was born on June 10th, 1930 in Rome, GA to the late Charlie Frank Storey and Gertrude Skelton Storey.      Mrs. Hutchinson is survived by her four children, Linda Gauntt, Brooks (Vikki) Hutchinson, Don (Susan) Hutchinson, and Chuck (Susan) Hutchinson; her seven grandchildren, Hunter Gauntt,...

Mrs. Julia Lee Hurst, 74, a resident of Valley, AL passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 2:00 PM EST from the Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Bass officiating.  Burial will follow in Fairfax Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST Tuesday at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home. Survivors include her daughter, Vicky Strickland (Darryl);...

Obituary of Mr. Weldon Hayden Parkman   Mr. Weldon Hayden Parkman of Lanett passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018.  Mr. Parkman was born on March 7, 1940 in Greenville, Butler County, Alabama, the son of Valen and Ether Mae Parkman. On June 4, 1960, he was united in marriage to his devoted and caring wife of over 58 years, Mrs. Mary Jean Sims Parkman. Mr. Parkman was a 1958 graduate of Greenville High School where he was a star basketball player. He received a basketball...

Mrs. Karen Clark Sims, 61, a resident of Valley, AL passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at her residence.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM EST from Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Stephen Grubbs officiating.  Burial will follow at Osanippa Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM EST at the funeral home.  Survivors include her husband, Dewayne Sims; daughter, Jessica Sims; son, Joshua...

Mrs. Nancy Watson, age 60, of Valley, Alabama passed away on Sunday, September 9th, 2018 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika. Mrs. Watson was born on August 7th, 1958 in Opelika, Alabama. She was a loving, caring, and compassionate lady who always showed compassion and offered help to those that needed it no matter what the circumstances.  She was a loving mother, wife, and grandmother.  She was an amazing cook and enjoyed cooking for her family. She is survived by her...