Obituaries

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 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

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 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 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)...

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)...

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)...

Apr 2, 2017

Paul Sinclair Woodard, Sr., age 91, of Selma, AL, passed away April 2, 2017. He was the owner of Woodard's Carpet Cleaning. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sudie Woodard and parents, Oscar and Flossie M. Woodard. Surviving are his sons, Paul (Janice) Woodard, Jr. and Sandy (Nancy) Woodard; grandchildren, Patricia (Mark) Warrington, Sandie Cofer, Daniel (April) Woodard,...

Mar 31, 2017

Henry Harrison “Harry” Bolen, II passed away March 31, 2017 at the age of 71. He was born August 26, 1945 to the late Jesse and Pauline Bolen.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Johnson Bolen, Selma; son, Hunter (Vaughan) Bolen, Selma; daughter, Tory (Torrey) Jones, Selma; sister, Lynda B. Chastain, Jackson; brother, Stewart Bolen, Jackson;...

Mar 29, 2017

Melwyn Miller Taccone, 86, died at her home, Wednesday, March 29, 2017 following a lengthy illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Taccone, Sr., her parents, Aubrey Miller, Sr. and Hennie Ida Jones Miller, and her brother, Aubrey Miller, Jr.

She is survived by her daughters, Donna Taccone (Dana) Hollis, Selma, Lisa...

Mar 28, 2017

Ludie Maxine Phillips passed away on March 28, 2017 at the age of 75. She was born June 16, 1941 to the late Lewis Hall and Edna Hall.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, William D. Hall.

She is survived by her children, June (Rick) Bray, Linda Nichols and Billy Joe...

Mar 27, 2017

LB Jones, Jr, age 71, of Selma, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017.

Mr. Jones is preceded by his parents: LB Jones Sr. and Nell Bracknell Jones.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years: Cherry Small Jones; children: Jennifer Jones, Tiffany Jones Maxwell, Jeff Jones; brother: Fred...

Mar 25, 2017

Lonnie Lamar Green, age 74, passed away March 25, 2017 at his home.

Mr. Green is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Ouida Green; sisters, Vivian Johnson and Betty Maness and son-in-law, Mark Huffman.

He is survived by Sandra Savage; son, Jeff (Cynthia) Green; daughter, Theresa Huffman Terry (Ronnie) and Greg (Carol) Trotter;...

Mar 25, 2017

Dr. James Fairly Alison Jr., 89, died March 25, 2017. Born October 3, 1927 in Delray Beach, Florida, son of Dr. James Fairly Alison and Olivia Evans Alison, he grew up in Selma, Alabama, and graduated from A.G. Parrish High School. He attended the University of Alabama, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. In 1950, he...

Mar 24, 2017

DAGOSTIN, Sandra Lanell Wilson, a long-time resident of Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, died on March 24, 2017 after a brief illness.  Sandra was born March 27, 1946 to Jessie Marvin Wilson and Birdie Mae Payton Wilson, in Maplesville, Chilton County, Alabama and was the 4th  child of four children.  She was predeceased by her parents, her mother-in-law, Ruby Frances...