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Harry Townes was born and died in Huntsville, Alabama, where he served as an ordained Episcopal priest. Aside from Huntsville and the priesthood, he had a distinguished, prolific, and quite long career as a character actor in movies and on television. He attended the University of Alabama in the 1930s, but moved to New York, before finishing, in order to study acting. He found his niche at Columbia University where he also received his undergraduate degree. From there, it was on to roles on stage -- his first in 1936 playing Captain Tim in "Tobacco Road". A two-year run in the part of a leprechaun in "Finian's Rainbow" came next -- a role that also took him to London. After a spattering of roles in the movies, Townes found his greatest presence on television, amassing a very large portfolio of roles for his handbag of characters. Studio One (1948), Playhouse 90 (1956) and Ponds Theater (1953) all enjoyed his contributions. The more popular Gunsmoke (1955), Perry Mason (1957), Star Trek (1966), Rawhide (1959) and Bonanza (1959) also benefited from Townes' acting skills. Though he continued to perform occasionally into old age, he quit his Beverly Hills home and lifestyle, entered the priesthood, and settled back into his hometown of Huntsville in the 1970s.

Allene Roberts was born on 1 September 1928 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. She was an actress, known for The Red House (1947), Knock on Any Door (1949) and Bomba on Panther Island (1949). She was married to Ralph Cochran. She died on 9 May 2019 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Bob Penny was born on 29 June 1935 in Anniston, Alabama, USA. He was an actor, known for Forrest Gump (1994), Mississippi Burning (1988) and My Cousin Vinny (1992). He died on 25 December 2022 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Josh Paddock was born on 26 September 1982 in unknown. He was an actor, known for What Dreams May Come (1998), Go (1999) and Days of Our Lives (1965). He died on 21 July 2024 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Ernst Stuhlinger was born on 19 December 1913 in Niederrimbach, Germany. He is known for The Magical World of Disney (1954), The Century (1999) and Zeugen des Jahrhunderts (1979). He was married to Irmgard Lotze Stuhlinger. He died on 25 May 2008 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Brooks Atkinson was born on 28 November 1894 in Melrose, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Play of the Week (1959), The Iceman Cometh (1960) and On Stage! (1949). He was married to Oriana MacIlveen. He died on 14 January 1984 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Keke Jabbar was born on 23 October 1981 in Bessemer, Alabama, USA. He was married to Ameen Jabbar. He died on 2 July 2024 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

William Lucas was born on 1 March 1922 in Newbern, Tennessee, USA. He was married to Polly Jean Torti. He died on 10 February 2025 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Theresa Machado was born on 10 July 1987 in Victorville, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Code 207 (2011) and Red Rose of Normandy (2011). She died on 4 December 2012 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Konrad Dannenberg was born on 5 August 1912 in Weißenfels, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. He was married to Jacquelyn E. Staiger and Ingeborg M. Kamke. He died on 16 February 2009 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Owen Garriott was born on 22 November 1930 in Enid, Oklahoma, USA. He was married to Garriott, Helen, Helen Walker and Evelyn Long. He died on 15 April 2019 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Harold Orton was born in February 1913 in Edmonton, Middlesex, England, UK. He was a producer and production manager, known for Wreck Raisers (1972), 4D Special Agents (1981) and Chimpmates (1976). He died on 4 September 1998 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Hoffman Birney was born on 1 April 1891 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was a writer, known for The Glory Guys (1965). He died on 2 June 1958 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Thomas Nelson "Sonny" Reynolds, had a long and illustrious career in radio and television broadcasting. He worked at Channel 9 in Chattanooga for many years before returning to Huntsville where he was employed at Channel 19 as the creative commercial director until his retirement. He will probably best be remembered as "Dr. Shock". He was a 32nd degree Mason. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Nelson Reynolds, Jr. and granddaughter, Lorraine Anne Merriman. He was an inspiration to his family and known by his friends as a "real character". Survivors include daughters, Diane Heap and husband, Richard, of Spanish Fork, Utah and Debi Heath and husband, Ken, of Salt Lake City, Utah; ex-wife and friend, Mary Reynolds of Spanish Fork, Utah; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Dean Daughtry was born on 8 September 1946 in Kinston, Alabama, USA. Dean was married to Donna Daughtry. Dean died on 26 January 2023 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

John Harris was born on 27 July 1964 in Fort Benning, Georgia, USA [now Fort Moore, Georgia, USA]. John was a production designer, known for Zombieland: Double Tap (2019), Wrong Place (2022) and Black Water (2018). John was married to Alyce O'Sullivan. John died on 6 January 2024 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

John J. Sparkman was born on 20 December 1899 in Hartselle, Alabama, USA. He died on 16 November 1985 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Joshua Welker was born on 18 February 1979 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for The Adventures of the Adventures 3: Hollywood Stars (2023), The Adventures of the Adventures 2: Denver Rocks (2022) and The Adventures of the Adventures (2020). He died on 17 March 2023 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Jack Wilson was born on 5 May 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. He died on 22 May 1992 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Frederick I. Ordway III was born on 4 April 1927 in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), The Adventurers (1970) and 2001: The Science of Futures Past (2012). He was married to Maruja Arenas. He died on 1 July 2014 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Faron Brindley was born on 16 April 1966 in Arab, Alabama, USA. Faron is known for The Verne Miller Story (1987) and The Trouble with Tonia (1990). Faron died on 21 February 2025 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Aniceto Bagley was born on 28 June 1926 in Carles, Iloilo Province, Philippines. He died on 14 September 2018 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Don Mincher was born on 24 June 1938 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA. He was married to Pat. He died on 4 March 2012 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Reggie Oliver died on 14 August 2018 in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.