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Exciting news for the Toddtown family!

Five of our cousins are currently competing on Family Feud — and they’re on a roll!

Appearing as the Carmichael Family, the team includes:

• Brian Carmichael – Husband of Valerie
• Valerie Carmichael – Daughter of Condie James “CJ” and Carrye Todd, grand daughter of Condie “Babe” and Johnnie Todd, and great grand daughter of Sam and Sarah.)
• Brandon Robinson (Valerie’s son)
• Condie Jewone Todd (CJ’s grandson)
• Deuana Todd (Condie’s wife)

The family began their run this past Wednesday and has already completed three winning appearances! They are scheduled to return again on Monday to continue their streak.

From Toddtown to the National Stage

Moments like this show that the Todd legacy is alive and thriving. Whether through history, community leadership, family reunions, or now television game shows, the Toddtown community and it’s descendants continue to represent with pride.

Be sure to tune in Monday and cheer them on!

Ava Hutchins-Vinson

First Place: Ava Vinson, a graduate passionate about both education and the arts, plans to double major in Educational Psychology and Theater to pursue a career as a teacher and counselor for elementary students. A former literacy coach who also starred as Cinderella in her school’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Ava is dedicated to academic excellence, creative expression, and serving her community. She is the daughter of Lauren and Jason Vinson, granddaughter of Kimberly and Elliot Vinson, great-granddaughter of Bernice and Edgar Vinson, and great-great-granddaughter of Johnnie and Condie “Babe” Todd .

Dysen Adams

Second Place: Dysen Adams is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice with the goal of becoming a criminal investigator dedicated to fairness, community trust, and helping victims. A strong student with experience in youth mentoring and volunteer work, he is committed to academic excellence, service, and leadership. Born and raised in Todd Town, Dysen carries forward the values of his community as he works toward a career in justice.

Destin Daffin

Third Place: Destin Daffin, a summa cum laude graduate of Davidson High School in Mobile, Alabama, is pursuing a degree in Radiologic Sciences at the University of South Alabama. With aspirations of becoming an x-ray technician, Destin is committed to academic excellence and campus involvement. He is the son of Cassandra and Yancy Daffin, grandson of Barbara and Asberry Daffin Jr., great-grandson of Condie and Johnnie Todd, and great-great-grandson of Sam and Sarah Todd.

Congratulations to our 2025 Todd Town Community Historical Society Scholarship recipients, and to all who applied. Each applicant demonstrated excellence, determination, and a have bright futures ahead. We are proud to support these students as they continue their education and carry forward the values of hard work, service, and legacy.

Charlie G. Pugh also called (Bud) was born March 8, 1895.  He died on 8/26 1967 at the age of 72 in Grove Hill Hospital.  Sarah Pugh Todd was Charlie G’s aunt.  Sarah Pugh Todd’s mother’s name was Candance Bumpers Pugh.  Charlie G’s father’s name was Lem Pugh and mother’s name was Florence Henry Pugh.  Charlie G.’s father died in 1920.  His mother was born in 1872, the year of death unknown.  Sarah Pugh Todd  was Charlie (Bud) Pugh’s aunt. Charlie G’s grandfather’s name was Idra Isham Pugh, born in North Carolina in 1830.  Idra Isham Pugh was a farmer in North Carolina.  Candace Pugh was a housekeeper.  Charlie G had 7 siblings listed below: 

1. Minnie Pugh
2. Blain Pugh
3. Nettie Pugh
4. Blonde Pugh
5. Matthew Pugh
6. Merritt Pugh
7. Donnie Pugh
8. Stella Pugh
9. Charlie G. Pugh
10. Alice Pugh

Nettie Pugh, the youngest sibling, passed away June 21, 2000.  She was the last of her siblings.  She was full of fun and joy and lived in Mobile, Alabama. 

Charlie  G. Pugh was 24 years old when he married Velma at 21 years old.

VELMA BROWN PUGH

Velma Brown Pugh was born October 4, 1895 and died December 23, 1989 at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the age of 90 years old.  Velma’s father’s name was Zack Brown, her mother’s name was Rachel Brown.  Velma had 4 siblings.

1.  Darcus Brown
2. Liz Brown
3. Hester Brown
4. Zack Brown, jr.

Charlie G. and Velma Pugh had 9 Children:

1. Zack Pugh’s children were Roy, Susie, Margie, Charlie, Annie, Zack Jr. Jessie
2. Cephus Pugh’s child was Thomas Edward Pugh
3. Carlton Pugh children were Carlton James, Jessie, Glenda, Lawrence, Eunice, Marshall, Bernard, Darryl and Donald
4. Sam Pugh’s child was Sammie Pugh
5. Dennie Dell Pugh children were John Wesley, Della, Roberta, Gloria, Joe, L.C., John Henry, Thelma, Reba, LeVan, Hilbert and Tommy Earl.
6. Daphne Pugh children were Daphne Jr., Rodger and Joyce
7. Annie Zell Pugh children were Denise, Annette, Willie, Linda, Lindsey, Frank and Lela
8. Bryant Pugh children were Anita, Steve, Pamela, Deborah, Beverly, Michael, Vanessa and Valeria
9. Florilla Pugh children were Dorothy Ree, Lola, Raymond, Jacquline and Evenard

**They continue to have numerous generations added to the Pugh family.**

BLESSINGS, LOVE AND PEACE TO EACH OF YOU ALWAYS

As told by the Elders in the Toddtown Community, here’s how Toddtown came to be.

A white  man named Nathan Bolton moved into the McVay community. He ran a grocery and dry good store. He brought the land and sold 40 acres to Reverend Gross Todd.  Gross married Litha Pugh. He was the only person that had a car in the community. Gross and Litha lived on what is now  Todd Town Road.   He had John, Tommy, Curtis and all of his children. He sold 10 acres to Tommy Todd.  Otis Grayson married Ella Todd and he had 120 acres of land he brought from Nathan Bolton. Ella was one of the children of Sam and Sarah Todd.

Sam Roper married to Juliet brought his land of 100 plus acres from Judge Sam Pippens. Gross Todd sold Agnew Todd 10 acres.

Otis came from Mississippi and brought 120 acres.   Gross sold 10 acres to Agnew Todd.  Gross sold 10 acres to Condie Todd. Otis Grayson sold some land to Charlie Cox.

Charlie Pugh came from Winn and married Gross Todd’s daughter Mattie.  Haywood Roper got his land from Sam Roper and Nathan Bolton.  Charlie Pugh brought 40 acres from Nathan Bolton.  Otis brought and additional 25 or 35 acres from Bolton down where Haywood Roper live.

Toddtown was named after the Todds by George McClendon because he took notice of them and their numbers.  Sam and Sarah Todd had seven children and settled here from Coffeeville.  Dr. T—  Pugh raised Sarah Todd because she was a slave. She was not raised with her parents.  Fred Grayson is Otis Grayson’s son who inherited the land where Otis lived.  Charlie Cox sold land to Joe Meredith.  Sam and Juliet Ann Roper gave the land for the church and cemetery .

Velma and Charlie G. Pugh aka Bud brought their land from Nathan Bolton.  Quitman Beckham brought his land from Nathan Bolton. Quitman had a store and he brought some land from Sam Roper.

West Roper’s (per his children is really West Todd) land came from Gross Todd’s portion that was brought from Nate Bolton and he also brought some from Fred Grayson. The land that Melvin Bonner owned came from Fred Grayson’s land.

Sam and Sarah Todd house sat on the hill where Tommy Todd also stayed.  Their house got burnt down, it was called a double pen house.  The school house sat below where Litha and Gross Todd house was.  Famous Parker inherited his land from Luke Robinson. Luke Robinson was married to Nettie Todd.