Obituaries

Sep 26, 2016

Nicholas LaRue Horne, Jr., age 67, of Selma, AL, passed away September 26, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas L. and Ruth Horne. He is survived by his wife, Mary Horne; son, Nicholas "Nick" LaRue (Jami) Horne, III; sisters, Charlotte Danielson and Mary Banning and two grandchildren, Anna Elizabeth Horne and Parker Grant Horne. Graveside services...

Sep 26, 2016

Dorothy Chandler Terrell passed away September 26, 2016 at the age of 78.

She was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Terrell; daughter, Wanda Tarleton; great-grandson, Jacob Kramer; father, John T. Chandler; mother, Flossie E. Chandler and numerous siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Charles) Cole; grandchildren, Kimberly (Aaron) Moses, Christie (Scott)...

Sep 25, 2016

Mary Drinkard Branyon, age 93, passed away September 25, 2016 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL. Mary was born in Demopolis on June 13, 1923. She was the daughter of James Malcom Drinkard and Lila Gibbs Drinkard. She was preceded in death by her husband: Marion Leander Branyon; son: Paul Malcom Branyon, and son in law: James Michael Alverson. She...

Sep 24, 2016

Wilma Louise Scott passed away September 23, 2016 at the age of 77 at her home in Prattville, Alabama surrounded by her family. She was born September 3, 1939 to the late Frank and Gladys Rosser. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Aaron Scott and son, James M. Scott. She is survived by her children, Marie (Clay)...

Sep 24, 2016

Kenneth Edward Williamson passed away September 24, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born June 21, 1930 to the late Clarence Suydam Williamson and Helen Isabelle Williamson. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clarence Suydam Williamson and sister, Marion Williamson Hagood. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lorraine Jowers Williamson; sons, Gary M....

Sep 19, 2016

Henry Robitaille passed away on September 19th, 2016 in Fairhope, Alabama. He was born in Winchendon, MA on January 11th, 1932. Upon completion of his service in the United States Air Force, Henry relocated to Selma, Alabama where he married and raised his family. Henry worked for All Lock Co and American Candy Company and was an active member of...

Sep 16, 2016

SMSGT Joseph E. Whitacre, U.S.A.F. Joseph Edward Whitacre, a beloved husband and father and Vietnam War Veteran, of Valley Grande, Alabama died in Alexander City, Alabama on September 16, 2016 after a lengthy illness with Parkinson disease. He retired from U.S.A.F. July 31, 1976 after 23 years of service to his country. He was a postal worker for 17 years...

Sep 15, 2016

Ivy Nell Jones, of Selma, AL, passed away September 15, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Jones; son, Jimmy Lee Jones; brother, William Langford; sisters, Earline Howell, Voncile Godwin, Estelle Griffith, and brothers-in-law, Harmon Howell and Kenneth Godwin. Surviving are her children, Linda (Robert) Chappell, Laura (Oree) Nobles and Wayne (Jan) Jones; brother, L. G. (Mildred)...

Sep 15, 2016

Patricia Vick Allen, age 78, of Selma, passed away September 15, 2016. She is preceded by her parents: Richard Cecil Vick and Amy May Hinson Vick; husband, Roger David Allen, Sr.; son, Roger David Allen, Jr.; and a brother, Richard Gerald Vick. Mrs. Allen is survived by her sons, Daniel Vick Allen and Raymond Daryl Allen (Samantha); granddaughter, Mia Reese...

Sep 14, 2016

Robert Thomas "Tommy" Treese, Jr., age 70, of Selma, AL passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He is preceded by parents: Robert Thomas Treese, Sr. and Sara Cornelia Smith Treese. Mr. Treese is survived by his wife of 51 years: Cheryl Atkins Treese; his sister Margaret Treese of Buhl, Al, Sons: Robert Thomas "Robbie" Treese III, (Traci) of Auburn, AL,...

Sep 13, 2016

Albert William Jatko passed away peacefully on September 13, 2016 at the age of 99. He was born in Apalachin, New York on April 16, 1917 to the late Charles John Jatko and Mary Louise Hill Jatko. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 50 years, Julia Belle Smith Jatko and brothers, Arne Jatko, Elmer Jatko and...

Sep 11, 2016

Carolyn S. Bryant, age 74, of Silverhill, AL, passed away September 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Bryant and parents, Alvin and Daisy Smith. Surviving are her children, Bonnie (Steve) Fitts and Buck (Laurie) Bryant; great-aunt, Pete Grindle; grandchildren, Blake Fitts (Christina Rushing) and Emily Bryant and great-grandchild, Cruz Moore. Graveside services will be Wednesday,...

Sep 11, 2016

Nell Ward Leverette, age 94, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at home in South Carolina. Nell was born in Selma, AL, November 17, 1921 and was the daughter of Jesse Lee Ward and Nellie Obrian. She married Bland K. Leverette who served in and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the US Army. She is preceded in by her...

Sep 10, 2016

Robert Earl Boutwell, age 85, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away September 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zillie and Lizzie Boutwell; wife, Patricia A. Boutwell; brothers, Alfred Boutwell, Joe Boutwell, Lucky Boutwell and William Boutwell, and sisters, Aline Goudeau and Agnes Oliver. He is survived by his children, Donna B. (Bubba) Harper and Barbara B....

Sep 10, 2016

Robert Earl Boutwell, age 85, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away September 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zillie and Lizzie Boutwell; wife, Patricia A. Boutwell; brothers, Alfred Boutwell, Joe Boutwell, Lucky Boutwell and William Boutwell, and sisters, Aline Goudeau and Agnes Oliver. He is survived by his children, Donna B. (Bubba) Harper and Barbara B....

Sep 10, 2016

Robert Earl Boutwell, age 85, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away September 10, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zillie and Lizzie Boutwell; wife, Patricia A. Boutwell; brothers, Alfred Boutwell, Joe Boutwell, Lucky Boutwell and William Boutwell, and sisters, Aline Goudeau and Agnes Oliver. He is survived by his children, Donna B. (Bubba) Harper and Barbara B....

Sep 10, 2016

GEORGIA HANCOCK LEWIS passed away at her home in Selma, AL in the early morning hours of September 10, 2016 at the age of 98, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 28, 1918 to Gertrude Overstreet and Alfred Ellis in Danville, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman Hancock and her late husband...

Sep 10, 2016

Dorothy Virginia Fluker, age 94, formerly of Selma, Alabama, died September 10, 2016 at Green Acres Health and Rehab in Milledgeville, Georgia. She resided there for 15 years. She was active in many programs, such as the Granny Program, visiting and reading to Kindergarten students, teaching both Bible Study and Sunday School, giving the morning devotional over the intercom and...

Sep 7, 2016

Larry Wayne Gill of Tallassee, Alabama passed away September 7, 2016 at the age of 64. He was born July 31, 1952 to the late Ira Gill and Alma Anderson Gill. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Gill and brother, John Gill. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Ruth Gill; son, Larry Robert (Dinna)...

Sep 3, 2016

Tony Butts, age 78, passed away, Saturday, September 3, 2016. "We lost one of the best Millers Ferry fisherman to ever wet a hook today. Tony Butts knew every big fish spot from dam to dam. He was a true competitor and gentleman. My sincere condolences to his family." BDL He was preceded in death by his daughter, Regina Gass:...