Obituaries

Apr 22, 2017

Ruth E. Wood passed away April 22, 2017 at the age of 80.

She is preceded by her parents: Odell and Lucille McCullough; brother: Leroy McCullough; sister: Annie Rae Stone, Carolyn Rhodes, and Dorothy Green.

Mrs. Wood is survived by her husband: Ray Wood; son: Mike Fox (Bonnie), adopted son: Reese...

Apr 21, 2017

Irma Jean (Fletcher) Felts, 83, passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 at Life Path Hospice House in Riverview, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter John Fletcher and Josie Inez Fletcher, Husband Ernest E. Felts, Sr., sisters Annie Ruth Waites - Husband Red, Sudie Cleo Woodard - Husband Sinclair, Billie Josephine Thompson, a brother Walter Lee Fletcher...

Apr 18, 2017

Lonnie Earl O’Brien, Jr. passed away April 18, 2017 at the age of 78. He was born May 5, 1938 to the late Lonnie O’Brien, Sr. and Mildred Elizabeth O’Brien.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy Juanita O’Brien; daughters, Robin Alison (Evans) Quinlivan and Nancy Diane O’Brien; grandsons, Will Quinlivan and Russ Quinlivan;...

Apr 18, 2017

Charlotte Diane Walker, 71, of Montgomery, AL entered her heavenly home on April 18, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles B. Clark, Sr. and Annie Blackmon Clark; and one sister.

She is survived by her husband, Walter C. Walker; her daughters, Tori (Dean) Faust, Tracy (Tim) Hall,...

Apr 17, 2017

William Kenneth Norton, age 73, of Selma, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017.

He is preceded by his parents: Buck Ernest Norton and Jonnie Butler Norton; brother: Buck Ernest Norton Jr.; and sisters: Alice Norton Porter and Mary Frances Norton.

Mr. Norton is survived by his wife of 46 years: Louise...

Apr 15, 2017

Leslie Ann Johnson Stokes, age 29, of Sardis, AL. passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. She is survived by her parents, Jeff and Ann Smith and Mitchell Johnson; children, Braydn Stokes, Ryker Bone; brothers, Mitchell Johnson, Blake Walton, T.J. Smith; sister, Mary Singleton; great-grandmother, Virginia Helms and nieces, nephews and a host of cousins. Graveside services will be Tuesday, April...

Apr 15, 2017

Leslie Ann Johnson Stokes, age 29, of Sardis, AL. passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. She is survived by her parents, Jeff and Ann Smith and Mitchell Johnson; children, Braydn Stokes, Ryker Bone; brothers, Mitchell Johnson, Blake Walton, T.J. Smith; sister, Mary Singleton; great-grandmother, Virginia Helms and nieces, nephews and a host of cousins. Graveside services will be Tuesday, April...

Apr 15, 2017

Leslie Ann Johnson Stokes, age 29, of Sardis, AL. passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. She is survived by her parents, Jeff and Ann Smith and Mitchell Johnson; children, Braydn Stokes, Ryker Bone; brothers, Mitchell Johnson, Blake Walton, T.J. Smith; sister, Mary Singleton; great-grandmother, Virginia Helms and nieces, nephews and a host of cousins. Graveside services will be Tuesday, April...

Apr 15, 2017

Walter Oliver Green, Sr. passed away April 15, 2017 at the age of 73. He was born May 4, 1943 to the late Lester Pettus and Myrtle Lee Bridges Green.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, W.C. Green, Evelyn (Emile) Hotard, Nannie Mae (Calvin) Johnston, Faye (James) Sealy, Daisy Lou (Elie) Naquain; brothers-in-law, Jimmie Allen,...

Apr 14, 2017

Shirley Ann Pitts, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Clifton Pitts, Sr.; parents, Columbus and Jewel Cochran; son, David Allen Pitts; and sister, Lottie Pearl Eady. She is survived by her children, Emmett Clifton (Chrissy) Pitts, Jr. and Patricia Ann Pitts; sister, Ruby Jean Pugh; daughter-in-law, Donna...

Apr 14, 2017

Nickie F. Taylor, age 89, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Birdie Fore; husband, Bill Taylor; sons, Gary Taylor and Wayne Taylor; sisters, Eloise Chappelle, Frances Gissendanner and Doris Chance; brother, Donald Fore. She is survived by her sister-n-laws; Ruth Fore, Bernie Coker, Erna Taylor and Joann Norris; grandchildren, Nicholas...

Apr 10, 2017

Allen Winston Cale passed away April 10, 2017 at the age of 86. He was born February 26, 1931 to the late Charles Winston Cale and Emma B. Cale.

He was preceded in death by his son, James Allen Cale and sister, Gloria Anne Cale.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Ruth Cale; son,...

Apr 7, 2017

Charles Allen Golson, Sr., died Friday, April 7, 2017, after a brief illness.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Golson, Jr.; mother, Margie Rush Golson; and his stepmother, Shirley Giles Pelham.

Mr. Golson is survived by his wife: Judy Harris Golson; sons: Charles Allen Golson, Jr., (Dana),...

Apr 6, 2017

Floyd Plemon Bowman, Jr. passed away April 6, 2017 at the age of 89. He was born December 9, 1927 to the late Floyd Plemon Bowman, Sr. and Annie Laura Pope Bowman.

He was a graduate of the Parrish High School class of 1946.

He is survived by his wife, Sara Jones Bowman; son, William...

Apr 6, 2017

Leonard Earl Julian passed away April 6, 2017 at the age of 58. He was born August 9, 1958 to the late Aubrey Julian and Sara Julian.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Faye Julian.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Julian; ex-wife, Lisa Bennett; children, Michelle (Charles) Williams, Lisa (Jermaine) Johnson...

Apr 5, 2017

Christine Freano passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Freano and brothers, Thomas Gibson, Albert Gibson and Raymond Gibson; son-in- law, Clay Blackwell. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Blackwell and Dianne (Raymond) Nevius; grandchildren, Kimberly (Mike) Atchley, Shawn (Paula) Nevius, Scott (Carissa) Nevius, Bradford (Leanna) Morrow, Kristina (Spencer) Fortney and...

Apr 5, 2017

Christine Freano passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Freano and brothers, Thomas Gibson, Albert Gibson and Raymond Gibson; son-in- law, Clay Blackwell. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Blackwell and Dianne (Raymond) Nevius; grandchildren, Kimberly (Mike) Atchley, Shawn (Paula) Nevius, Scott (Carissa) Nevius, Bradford (Leanna) Morrow, Kristina (Spencer) Fortney and...

Apr 5, 2017

Christine Freano passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Freano and brothers, Thomas Gibson, Albert Gibson and Raymond Gibson; son-in- law, Clay Blackwell. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Blackwell and Dianne (Raymond) Nevius; grandchildren, Kimberly (Mike) Atchley, Shawn (Paula) Nevius, Scott (Carissa) Nevius, Bradford (Leanna) Morrow, Kristina (Spencer) Fortney and...

Apr 5, 2017

Mike Dillane passed away April 5, 2017 at the age of 60. He was born August 13, 1956 to the late Coleman Dillane and Bridget O’Donnell Dillane.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen Nash Dillane and his parents.

He is survived by his daughter, Melody (Robert) Wesley; grandson, Landon Wesley; granddaughter, Harmony...

Apr 3, 2017

Stephen Julius Grossman, age 74, of Selma, AL passed away April 3, 2017. He was the owner of Microwave Roasters, Inc. and the former co-owner of American Candy Company. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Adlah Alexander Grossman and brother, Theodore Grossman. Surviving are his wife, Laura Wallace Grossman; sons, Erik (Fernanda) Diamond and Jeremiah (Jennifer)...