Troy Adams, 58, of Dothan, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026, surrounded by his daughters and their mother.
Troy was born on June 10, 1968, in Dothan to Billy Joe Adams and Ann Haywood. He graduated from Dothan High School in 1987. His biggest love was his two girls, fishing, and sharing stories with friends and neighbors. Above all, Troy cherished every moment with his two girls, who were the pride and joy of his life.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Eugene Sanders, grandparents, Crawford and Bill Adams, David and Bessie Haywood, parents, Billy Joe (Goat) Adams and Martha Ann Haywood. His uncle, Bobby Adams.
Troy is survived by his children, Taylor Adams and Dallas Adams, both of Dothan; his brothers, Scott Adams (Gwynne) of Denham Springs, LA, Tracy Adams (Tammy) of Ashford; special cousins, Josh Adams (Lauren) of Daphne, and Gail Chandler (Rick); the mother of his children, Susan Adams of Daphne; very special mentors, Don Clements and Mickey Shelley; along with many nieces, extended family members, and dear friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2026, at Glover Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Grimes officiating. Burial will follow at Howard Grove Church Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home of Dothan directing. Flowers will be accepted.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Glover Funeral Home the night prior to the funeral service.
Serving as pallbearers will be, Randy Roland, Ronnie Roland, Carl Womack, Michael Capehart, Charles Love, Charles Ray Adams, Ronnie Andrews, and Billy Snell.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the “Broadway Café Table of Knowledge”, Billy Gilmer, and J.J. Sheppard, Sr.
Glover Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
” And if you think that not confronting people who don’t do the right things is helping your organization you’re absolutely wrong. You lose respect of the person who knows they’re not doing it right, and you’re not confronting them, and you lose the respect of all the people who see it happen and you don’t say anything about it. And this is one of the biggest things I have to deal with – with the coaching staff. They wanna be friends with the players, they want to be buddies, but if you don’t make them do right, and you don’t make them do the right things on and off the field, doesn’t matter, you’re gonna lose their respect”.
Some think I am always on Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe and the current Houston County Commissioners. In following the Chairman and members of the current commission, they have placed this county $ 13,474,834.00 UPSIDE DOWN. Totally and 100%, on the shoulders of Chairman Brandon Shoupe, D4 James Ivey, D3 Ricky Herring, D2 Tracy Adams and D1 Curtis Harvey.
In the 2022 campaign where Brandon Shope ran for Chairman, D2 Tracy Adams ran for Commissioner, D3 Ricky Herring ran for a second term for Commissioner and D4 James Ivey ran for commissioner, they were elected to be wise stewards of the tax payer dollars. And placing Houston County $ 13,474,834.00 upside down is far from a wise steward.
BUDGET SUMMARY BY HOUSTON COUNTY COMMISSION
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In 2022, Chairman Brandon Shoupe wrote that Houston Couty was in a position of financial strength. (1) Shoupe said inmates back on litter patrol. Have you seen any inmates on litter patrol? NO, because they have deen none. (2) Shoupe and Herring, as Commissioners voted to sell the Houston County Farm Center. There was a outcry because no one knew it was for sale. And RSN found the City of Dothan owned part of the Farm Center which placed a kink in the plan. The sale was stopped. But there was never a outcry to spend $ 6.2 million dollars in renovation of the Houston County Farm Center. (3) Afternoon Commission Meetings – not been one yet!!!
Since the May election, Chariman Brandon Shoupe has not been a full time Houston County Commission Chairman. And he has not placed any of his six figure salary to help in any area where budgets have been cut. But Shoupe has wasted money and placed this county in a huge upside down position, with the help of mainly three commissioners – Herring, Ivey and Adams.
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 ELECTION
Because the amount of Houston County being upside down was not disclosed unitl after the election in May, Chris Love, who came within 27 votes of being D2 Houston County Commissioner, Chris Love is very upset that the registered voters – the employers, were deceived. So he voluntarily resigned from the Republican Party and is seeking a write in campaign for District 2 Houston County Commissioner.
To vote for Chris Love, you must (1) Color in the bubble under District 2 where there is no name, and write in CHRIS LOVE in order for him to get elected.
If you do not make a change in District 2, you will be paying an additional 1 cent sales tax to bail out the mismanagement of Tracy Adams, Brandon Shoupe, Ricky Herring and James Ivey. And Dothan could add a one cent sales tax which would put the sales tax at 11 cents on the dollar. To stop this, you must write in Chris Love in District 2 on November 3. If not, you will be paying more and more because of mismanagement by Chairman Brandon Shoupe, D2 Tracy Adams, D3 Ricky Herring and D4 James Ivey.
Brandon Shoupe is a politician. Which means, he can not and will not tell the truth, in my opinion. While James Ivey is returning, Ricky Herring is leaving, there will be a change in District 1. And the YES vote to Brandon Shoupe has to be stopped or you will be paying more.
I like Tracy Adams. But he is one of the votes that has placed Houston County in a THIRTEEN MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR, EIGHT HUNDRED AND THIRTY FOUR DOLLAR MESS. ( $ 13,474,834.00 ).
THANKFULLY, you the registered voters STOPPED Brandon Shoupe, Tracy Adams, Ricky Herring and James Ivey from taking over Southeast Health. What kind of mess would Houston County had been in? Now is the time for the registered voters to take charge!
WIREGRASS: Walmart is giving shoppers a new way to save by combining Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus into one membership for $120 a year, nearly $100 less than purchasing the two memberships separately.
The new membership brings together shopping, delivery, fuel discounts and entertainment benefits under one annual fee, offering customers more convenience and potential savings.
Benefits include access to Sam’s Club, free delivery from Walmart and Sam’s Club, and a choice of Peacock or Paramount+ streaming service. Members can also save 10 cents per gallon on gas at more than 17,000 participating stations and earn 2% Sam’s Cash on eligible purchases at Sam’s Club.
Walmart Inc. President and CEO John Furner said the combined membership is designed to give customers greater value while helping them save money and time.
Walmart said customers could otherwise spend nearly $400 annually on comparable retail, warehouse club and streaming services, depending on the memberships and services they choose.
The new offer also provides upgrade options for existing members. Walmart+ annual members can switch to the combined plan for an additional $22 per year. Sam’s Club members can upgrade to Sam’s Club Plus for an additional $60 per year, with Walmart+ included. Existing Sam’s Club Plus members can activate Walmart+ at no extra cost.
Customers who already pay for both Walmart+ and Sam’s Club memberships can link their accounts to access the combined benefits.
Walmart and Sam’s Club U.S. field associates will also receive the membership as part of their employee benefits.
For shoppers who regularly use both retailers, the new membership could provide a convenient way to combine everyday shopping benefits, fuel savings and entertainment while reducing annual membership costs.
WIREGRASS: Our Smartphones Hold Our Lives — So Charge Them Right!
Think about it. Our phones hold our pictures, memories, contacts, messages, banking information, passwords, calendars, and so much more. In many ways, they’re like a little filing cabinet for our entire lives that fits in our pockets!
But how we charge our phones matters, too. Here are a few simple ways to help protect your phone’s battery and keep it working longer.
Charging your phone the right way lowers the risk of fire and helps the battery last longer.
Start with the right gear. Use the original charger and cable, or ones certified by a group such as UL, CE or FCC. Cheap knockoffs can overheat.
Pick a safe spot. Charge your phone on a hard, flat surface like a table or desk. Beds, couches and pillows trap heat and should be avoided. Keep the phone out of direct sunlight and hot cars, and away from other heat sources.
Check your cables. Look for frayed wires, bent pins or loose connections. If a cord is damaged, replace it right away.
Don’t leave it plugged in forever. Try not to charge overnight or leave the phone unattended for long stretches.
Protect the battery. Experts suggest keeping the charge between 20 and 80 percent, rather than letting it hit 0 percent or sit at 100 percent all the time. Many iPhone and Samsung models have a setting that caps charging at 80 percent. Also avoid gaming, streaming video or running heavy apps while charging, since that can cause overheating.
Charging takes only a few minutes of thought. Those minutes can protect your phone, your home and your safety.
Charge it wisely. Protect your battery. And please, back up those pictures! Because a dead battery is inconvenient, but losing years of irreplaceable memories can be heartbreaking.
DOTHAN: Looking for a Halloween costume that stands out from the crowd? A treasure hunt at SEACT could be just what you need!
SEACT is opening the doors to its costume room for a special garage sale featuring vintage clothing, costumes and all sorts of unique finds. After cleaning out its extensive costume collection, the organization is inviting the public to shop for treasures that are ready for a new home.
Whether you’re searching for the perfect Halloween costume, putting together an outfit for cosplay, looking for clothing and accessories for a classroom production, or preparing for your next theatrical performance, you never know what hidden gems you might discover.
The sale is also a chance to find something creative and unusual without paying a fortune. From vintage pieces to fun costume possibilities, shoppers can explore a collection filled with character and imagination.
The best part? Every purchase helps support SEACT and its work in the local community.
Mark your calendar and bring your imagination!
Sale dates and times:
Sunday, October 25: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, October 26: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
909 South St. Andrews St. Dothan
The sale is open to the public. Come browse, discover something unexpected and find a costume treasure that might be just right for Halloween or your next creative project!
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. – A 21-year-old Dothan man died in a two-vehicle crash late Monday night in Jackson County, Florida.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was a passenger in a car driven by a 22-year-old from Malone, Fla. The car was traveling east on Logan Loop, approaching State Road 71, about a mile northwest of Malone and southeast of the Alabama-Florida state line. At about 11:20 p.m., the driver failed to see a northbound truck towing a loaded cattle trailer on SR 71 and turned left into its path.
The truck, driven by a 68-year-old man from Bascom, Fla., struck the right side of the car. The Dothan man was ejected as the car slid. The truck and cattle trailer jackknifed and slid into a tree.
The Dothan man was pronounced dead at the scene. Both other drivers suffered serious injuries.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County Fire Rescue and the Malone Fire Department assisted FHP at the scene.
It was the second crash in three days in Florida to claim the life of a Dothan resident. A Dothan man died Sunday in a crash in Santa Rosa County.
FHP does not release the identities of those involved in traffic crashes.
