(1912 – 1965) Howard Blair was a native of Conecuh County, having been born in the town of Herbert on June 14, 1912. His parents were W. A. Blair, Sr., and Lucille Covell Blair. After graduating from Miller High School, he pursued his education at Auburn University,...
(1894 – 1984) Felix Blackwood, Sr., was born in Winnfield, Winn Parish, Louisiana, on June 25, 1894, and departed this life on August 10, 1984. He was the son of the late Joseph and Olie Blackwood. His early education was received through the public schools of Winn...
(1942 – 1997) Born in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, Evelyn Blackmon spent her early years on a farm in the rural community of Big Sandy. She was the youngest of six children born to James and Viola. Her birth date was October 11, 1942. Evelyn was educated in the...
(1887 – 1927) The Alabama Extension Service suffered a big loss on August 15, 1927, with the death of Emmett E. Binford. Mr. Binford was a respected and well-liked man by friends and colleagues alike. Binford was born on November 29, 1887, on his father’s farm two...
(1918 – 2003) Scott Billingsley, Jr., was born in Perry County to Scott and Sallie Billingsley. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Marion, Alabama. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946 and spent 18 months overseas during World War II, for which he...
(1891 – 1980) John Tonice Belue was born in Rogersville, Alabama, on July 8, 1891. After graduating from Lauderdale County High School in 1913, he earned his B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1916. While still a student himself, John taught in the Lauderdale...