(1954 – 2021) Joann Smith Wissinger grew up in Stewart, AL in Hale County.  She graduated from high school at Southern Academy.  She received B.S. and M.S. Degrees from the University of Alabama with a major in Home Economics with emphasis in Foods, Nutrition &...

(1858 – 1938) At age 60, John Wyatt was recognized as the most suc­cessful farmer in Shelby County. So it was no surprise when Alabama Extension chose him as the first County Agent for Shelby County. That was in 1918, as Extension programs were being initiated all...

(1900 – 1977) Bess Fleming was born in Brundidge, Alabama, in 1900. After graduating from Brundidge High School, she went to college at Montevallo, where she earned her B. S. degree in Home Eco­nomics. Later, Miss Fleming received her M. A. degree in Home Economics...

(1940 – 1983) The entire Extension family was shocked and saddened when Glenn Worley, a member of the Extension family for seven years, died in a tragic accident at his home in Selma on July 13, 1983. He was 43. Glenn was born on June 22, 1940, in Jackson,...

(1920 – 2002) Clarence A. Woods, Jr., was born on a farm in Bibb County on April 14, 1920. He graduated from Sulligent High School in Sulligent, Alabama, in 1938 and then enrolled in Florence State Teachers College for 2 years prior to joining the Army. He finished...

(1890 – 1968) Marcus M. Woodham was born October 20, 1890, in Ariton (Dale County), Alabama. After finishing high school at State Normal School in Jacksonville, Ala­bama, in 1919, he continued there for two years of col­lege coursework. Afterward, he transferred to...