Over the Hill Gang White Plains, Alabama

Over the Hill Gang White Plains, Alabama We are a group of aging sports enthusiasts who have united together to to assist in some small way the needy of the White Plains, Alabama school district.

In the wake of the tragic loss of White Plains student athlete Daniel Davenport, county commissioner Rudy Abbott suggested that something should be done to preserve his memory. Several supporters of White Plains athletics accepted the challenge to raise the funds for a college scholarship to be awarded in his name. Abbott contributed $800; another $150 was raised through solicitation and the final

donation to round out a $1000 scholarship came from Bobby Wilkins. Soon other needs were identified which led to the formation of an organization for those pursuits. But, what should the organization be called? Since most of the charter members were well into middle age, someone suggested they were the Over the Hill Gang. After some discussion it was decided that “if you can’t play with these young kids today, then you are ‘over the hill’.” Thus was born the White Plains Over the Hill Gang (OTHG). One of its first projects was to work with Coach Chris Randall to establish an annual Davenport Basketball Invitational Tournament. In its infancy the OTHG primarily supported basketball. Its mission then grew to assist White Plains athletics and in particular deprived athletes. Over the years our activities have expanded to include assistance to the deprived of our community and school. Through fund raising efforts we are able to award college scholarships, support school programs, and assist deprived student athletes who otherwise would not be able to participate in competitive sports.

Alvin Clay Robertson ObituaryFuneral service for Alvin Clay Robertson, 92, of White Plains, will be held on Thursday, Ma...
05/26/2026

Alvin Clay Robertson Obituary
Funeral service for Alvin Clay Robertson, 92, of White Plains, will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Anniston Memorial Funeral Home starting at 11:00 AM. Rev. Garry Brown and Danny Shears will be officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the funeral service in St. Clair Memorial Gardens in Pell City.
Mr. Robertson passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Ruth Robertson; wife, Mary Elizabeth Robertson; daughter, Leigh Clements; and his son, Alvin Luther Robertson.
He leaves behind his step children, Ruth Tubb (Alan), Stephen Grantham (Sherry), and Mark Grantham (Renee); grandchildren, Heather Wynn (Kevin), Amy Clements, Rebecca Grantham, Sarah Inzetta (John), Madison Holloway, and Jared Holloway; great grandchildren, Mitch Wynn, Harper Wynn, Charleigh Clements, AJ Scott, and Matthew Inzetta; his sister, Peggy Jo Freeman; his friend whom he loved like a son, Danny Shears; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Alvin was born on October 7, 1933, in Calhoun County, Alabama. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army. He was a member of Jacksonville First United Methodist Church and loved the Lord. He co-founded the Over the Hill Gang and the White Plains Alumni Association. He played in the first game of the Calhoun County basketball tournament in 1951 and was recognized on the 75th anniversary as a legend of the game. He served for 25 years over the voter polls in White Plains.

The annual golf tournament was a success. Thank you to all the golfers and Pine Hill Country Club.
05/17/2026

The annual golf tournament was a success. Thank you to all the golfers and Pine Hill Country Club.

Save the date. Call me to sign up 255-453-9491
05/11/2026

Save the date.
Call me to sign up 255-453-9491

05/07/2026
Who’s playing??
04/28/2026

Who’s playing??

Kudos to Stanley Barnwell and Morris Penny for their outstanding contributions to Over the Hill Gang.
04/24/2026

Kudos to Stanley Barnwell and Morris Penny for their outstanding contributions to Over the Hill Gang.

Mark your calender, May 16th we’d love for you to come join us.
04/13/2026

Mark your calender, May 16th we’d love for you to come join us.

Talking scholarships and golf tournament.
03/30/2026

Talking scholarships and golf tournament.

05/22/2025

This is obviously a late announcement - our annual golf had to be moved to Fri May 23rd. Bring you friends and join our 3 man scramble. Registration begins 8:30 am; shotgun start at 10 am. Fee is $70/player (includes golf cart, fee, bucket of balls, lunch, flight prizes)

05/16/2024

Due anticipated inclement weather the OTHG tournament scheduled for Fri, May 17th is postponed until Friday, May 24th. Registration: 8:30 a.m, - 10: a.m,; 10:00 AM Shot Gun Start Please contact Cory Etter at Pine Hill, or OTHG Jeff Barnwell (256-310-4000), Norris Turner (256-454-1718) to reconfirm your team or register your team.

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1867 Old Downing Mill Road
Anniston, AL
36207

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