Some of Alabama’s great political leaders passed away this year
My year end columns highlight the lives of legendary Alabama political figures who passed away during the year.
In memoriam
Jimmy Holley, long-serving Alabama lawmaker, dies at 80
Holley, who mentored numerous current lawmakers, served for more than four decades in the Alabama Legislature.
Rep. Sewell honors former Sen. Priscilla Dunn on the House Floor
Dunn passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80-years-old.
September 20, 2024
Longtime lawmaker Priscilla Dunn passes away at 80
Priscilla Dunn, who served nearly a quarter-century in the Alabama Legislature, passed away Tuesday.
Honoring the memory of William “Bill” F. O’Connor Jr.
O'Connor's work continues to bear fruit, nourishing the state he served with such passion.
William Edge Thigpen, longtime State Representative, dies at 83
Thigpen served as a state representative for 12 years and as the assistant director of the ABC Agency for 13 years.
June 10, 2024
Bobby Timmons, sheriff icon, dies at 91
The long-serving executive director of the Alabama Sheriffs Association passed away at the age of 91.
March 25, 2024
John Allison Teague Sr., former Alabama Senate leader, has died
Teague was elected by his peers from 1983-1986 as president pro tempore of the Alabama Senate.
May 17, 2023
In Memoriam 2022
As the new year approaches it is time to pause and remember those who were lost in 2022.
December 29, 2022