(1937 – 2004) The farmers of Fayette County knew they had a good county agent in Jimmy Tucker. For them he was always there, ready to help or give them the best information available. “He went that extra mile for us,” they said. “He was dependable and knowledgeable.”...

(1911 – 1983) Charles E. Trout was born in Haskell, Oklahoma, on July 16, 1911. After graduation from Booker T. Washington High School in Haskell, Oklahoma, he enrolled in Tuskegee Institute, where he received a B.S. degree in 1934. One of the great events that...

(1916 – 2007) Mary Sue Jones Tillery was born on May 10, 1916, to Ben C. and Leona Jones in Massey, Alabama, outside of Falkville. She graduated from Falkville High School in 1934, attended Athens College for one year, and then transferred to Auburn University, where...

(1922 – 2004) Exa Elizabeth Till was born in Greenville, Alabama, and graduated from Butler High School. She earned her B.S. degree from Auburn University in 1945. She served as a student assistant Home Demonstration Agent in Henry County before graduating. Her career...

(1894 – 1978) Robert Turner Thurston was born in Russellville, Alabama, on June 20, 1894. He died on November 18, 1978. His early education was received in the schools of Franklin County. He later attended Tuskegee Institute for several years. In 1922, he was employed...

(1897 – 1963) She was born in Hammond, Louisiana, on August 31, 1897, but spent her adult life serving the people of Alabama as a teacher and Home Demonstration Agent. Carrie Bottolfs began her education in Louisiana, gaining her diploma in 1916 from Hammond High...