Obituaries

(WOODLAND) Thomas Emmett Green, 87, of Woodland, passed peacefully from this life on Feb. 11, 2026. Born on Jan. 31, 1939, to Emmett and Lucy Green, Thomas lived a life defined by faith, devotion to family, and quiet service to his community. Thomas began his working years as a wholesale flower delivery driver before continuing…

Heather Peden Williams, 55, of Roanoke, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Ga. Survivors include: her husband, Marion Williams, III of Roanoke; two daughters, Sarah Arney and Danielle Hulsey; two grandchildren, Nathaniel Jeffreys and Maddox Sears; her parents, Larry Peden (Darlene) and Debby Cain (Bill); one…

Helen Adams, a devoted mother, grandmother, and the cherished matriarch of her family, passed away peacefully in her home on Feb. 5, 2026, at the age of 95. Helen lived a life characterized by faith, hard work, and an enduring love for her family, and the beauty of the world around her. She was the…

(PELL CITY) Betty Jane Reaves Beaucham, 80, of Pell City, passed away Feb. 4, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lula Matilda and John Thomas Reaves; sister, Bessie French; and brothers, Melvin Reaves and Wylie Reaves. She is survived by her husband, Robert Beaucham; daughters, Charisse Jennings (Brian) and Christy Doss (Ryan);…

A memorial service for Billie Jane Harris, of Roanoke, will be held at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church located at 3105 County Road 237, Roanoke on Sat., Feb. 21 at 1 p.m.

(WADLEY) Funeral services for John R. Milner, 89, of Wadley, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at New Hope Christian Church with Bro. Marty Schwartz officiating. Burial will follow at the adjoining cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 1-2 p.m. on Friday. Mr. Milner passed away…

(NEWELL) Bruce James Bowden, 68, passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2026, at Emory Hospital in Decatur, Ga. Bruce was born in West Chester, Pa., and grew up in Clay County. He made his home in Newell, where he lived for 45 years and became a valued member of the community. He was married to…

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) Funeral services for Pamela Moore Towler, 66, of Batesville, Ind., formerly of Roanoke, will be held on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Bro. Blake Cochran and Bro. Mark Brand officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home…

(ROANOKE) Funeral services for Doris Barnes Hester, 96, of Roanoke will be held on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Quattlebaum Funeral Chapel with Sis. Shirley Meddick officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1. Mrs. Hester passed…

(WOODLAND) Funeral services for James “Ronnie” Bailey, 70, of Woodland will be held on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, at Benefield Funeral Chapel with Bro. Alan Daniel and Bro. Mark Holt officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12-2 p.m. on Friday…