Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home

06/06/2026

As we remember the 82nd anniversary of D-Day today, we are reminded of the honor, courage, and sacrifices of “The Greatest Generation.”

They are without question a generation that courageously faced the nation’s greatest existential threat since the Civil War and were forced to confront the realization that America’s survival was not preordained, that everything they loved could go away.

And, on this day, on those beaches, standing there with us, unseen, will be all the men who never came home. The words from the cemetery chapel above Omaha beach in Normandy express it well: “Think not only of their passing. Remember the glory of their spirit.” We will remember them that day and, I hope, from now on.

06/06/2026

Jacqueline Rose Hartley, age 79, of Valley, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was born to the late Gordon Tillery and the late Martha Bell Tillery on October 30, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Jacqueline is preceded in death by, her parents, along with her sister, Ann Eades, of Birmingham, Alabama.

Survivors include, husband, of fourteen years, Willie Frank Hartley, of Valley; Alabama; son, Terrell Barrington (Christy), of Beulah, Alabama; sisters, Mickey Cox, of Birmingham, Alabama, Margaret McDonald, of Beulah, Alabama, Katie Morgan (Grover), of Birmingham, Alabama; special niece, Wanda Freeland (Robert), of Orange Beach, Alabama; special nephew, Howard Maddox, Jr. (Paula), of Beulah, Alabama; grandchildren, Ansley Barrington Wilson (Jake), Landon Barrington, Cooper Barrington; a host of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Jacqueline will be held, 2:30 P.M. (EST), on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Fairfax Methodist Church, Valley, Alabama. Pastor Kevin Pigg will officiate.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. (EST) at Johnson Brown – Service Funeral Home, Valley, Alabama.

Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Lanett, Alabama.

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06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

Mixon Royster, known to many simply as Mixon, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Lanett, Alabama, at the age of 92.

He was born on July 12, 1933, in Elba, Alabama, and after moving to LaFayette, Alabama at an early age, he attended Milltown, Five Points, and LaFayette schools. Those who knew him best will remember him as an intelligent, wise, and thoughtful man whose steady presence and quiet strength left a lasting impression on family and friends alike.

Mixon honorably served his country as a United States Army veteran. His military service included duty in Korea and Vietnam, and he was also stationed in Germany. During his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star and the Air Medal, honors that reflected his courage, dedication, and faithful commitment to duty. He carried the values of service and responsibility throughout his life, and his example stood as a source of pride to those who loved him.

He was a Christian, and his faith was an important part of his life. It guided the way he lived, the way he treated others, and the way he faced the seasons of life with dignity and grace. His life reflected a deep sense of character and a calm wisdom that brought comfort to those around him.

Mixon was preceded in death by his parents, William Bannister Royster and Susan Duncan Royster, his son, Edmund Royster as well as five brothers and four sisters. Though he experienced many losses in his lifetime, he remained a man of resilience and quiet perseverance. His memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

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06/04/2026

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06/03/2026

Sherry Lynn Davis, 63, of Carrollton, Georgia, passed away, Monday, June 1, 2026.

Sherry was born on January 19, 1963, to the late James Henry Crawford and the late Betty Sue Powell.

She was a faithful member of Faith Evangelistic Church for 52 years.

Sherry is preceded in death by, her parents along with her son, Joseph “Joey” Wright, sister, Vicky. She is survived by, her brother, Randy Crawford (Barbara), brother-in-law, William Baker, nieces, Christy, Jamie, Laci (Cody), Linda (Michael), great niece and nephew, Ali and Eli.

A funeral service will be held for Sherry 11:00 A.M. (EST), Friday, June 5, 2026, in the chapel of Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley, Alabama. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. (EST). Interment will follow immediately after the service in Johnson Memorial Gardens. Joanne Strickland will officiate.

Please visit Sherry’s Memorial Tribute page at www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com to leave a kind word for her family, to share a memory of Sherry, or to light a Remembrance Candle in her memory.

https://www.johnsonbrownservicefh.com/obituary/SherryLynn-Davis

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06/03/2026

A gentle reminder: sometimes the smallest acts of self-care make the biggest difference. Take a deep breath, sip some water, and step outside, these simple acts can ground you, reset your mind, and bring a sense of calm to even the busiest day. You deserve a moment to pause, recharge, and care for yourself, one breath at a time.

06/02/2026

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06/01/2026

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