Obituaries

Dec 11, 2016

William Henry "Billy" Duke, age 88, of Selma, AL, passed away December 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul E. and Willie B. Duke; brothers, Paul E. Duke, Jr. and Burrill Blanton Duke. and sister, Elizabeth Lamar. Surviving are his wife, Jane F. Duke; children, Lynn Duke (Larry) Phelps and Paul Herndon (Mary) Duke; five grandchildren;...

Dec 11, 2016

Agnes Irene Ezell was born July 7, 1930 in Dallas County Alabama, the third child and second daughter of Samuel Akins Ezell and Clara Jackson Ezell.  No matter where she went or who she met the very first thing they recognized about Agnes was that she was a strong Christian lady.  Growing up in south Dallas and...

Dec 9, 2016

Irene "Granny" Burkhalter, age 86, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away December 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Burkhalter; son, James P. Fluker, and brothers, Melvin Earley, Vernon Earley and Virgil Earley. Surviving are her children, Peggy B. (David) Etheridge and Elaine B. (Kenny) Lovelady; daughter-in-law, Sandi Fluker; grandchildren Scott (Melanie) Etheridge, Ashley E....

Dec 9, 2016

Irene "Granny" Burkhalter, age 86, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away December 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Burkhalter; son, James P. Fluker, and brothers, Melvin Earley, Vernon Earley and Virgil Earley. Surviving are her children, Peggy B. (David) Etheridge and Elaine B. (Kenny) Lovelady; daughter-in-law, Sandi Fluker; grandchildren Scott (Melanie) Etheridge, Ashley E....

Dec 9, 2016

Irene "Granny" Burkhalter, age 86, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away December 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Burkhalter; son, James P. Fluker, and brothers, Melvin Earley, Vernon Earley and Virgil Earley. Surviving are her children, Peggy B. (David) Etheridge and Elaine B. (Kenny) Lovelady; daughter-in-law, Sandi Fluker; grandchildren Scott (Melanie) Etheridge, Ashley E....

Dec 9, 2016

Irene "Granny" Burkhalter, age 86, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away December 9, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Burkhalter; son, James P. Fluker, and brothers, Melvin Earley, Vernon Earley and Virgil Earley. Surviving are her children, Peggy B. (David) Etheridge and Elaine B. (Kenny) Lovelady; daughter-in-law, Sandi Fluker; grandchildren Scott (Melanie) Etheridge, Ashley E....

Dec 6, 2016

Alvis Dewhite Burton passed away December 6, 2016 at the age of 60. He was born December 29, 1955 to Jessie and Woodrow Burton.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ruth Burton and father, Woodrow Burton.

He is survived by his son, Alvis Earl Burton; daughter, Michelle Dennis; granddaughters, Lachelle and Misty;...

Dec 5, 2016

Isabel Oakes Hardy passed away December 5, 2016 at John Knox Manor in Montgomery, Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Sidney Johnston Hardy, Jr.; father, John Mike Oakes; mother, Jenny Suther Oakes and all of her brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Hope Hardy Holt (Barry);...

Nov 30, 2016

Dawson Lawrence Burton, age 83, of Mobile, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016.

A native of Selma, Dawson was president of the class of 1952 at Albert G. Parrish High School.  He attended Auburn University and upon graduation received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Army.  After a career in the Army, he retired in...

Nov 29, 2016

Norma Dale Friday Mallet, of Pascagoula, MS., died at the age of 72 on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. She was born in Selma, AL. She attended A.G. Parrish High School graduating in 1963 and graduated from Howard College in Birmingham. She had made her home in Pascagoula, MS. for the last 48 years.

Ms. Mallet...

Nov 28, 2016

Evelyn Calhoun Youngblood, 104, passed away Nov. 28, 2016. She died peacefully in her sleep at Park Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. She recently celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with her family, whom she loved and treasured above all, save her Lord. She is predeceased by her husband, James Kyser Youngblood; her daughter, Evelyn Youngblood Bishop; and her grandson, Stephen Pierce....

Nov 28, 2016

Jerry M. Hill, age 74, passed away November 28, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Hill. Surviving are his wife, Hope Hill; children, Jerry (Tina) Hill, Jr., Craig (Dona) Hill, Sherry Hill, Terry Hill and Kerry Hill; step-daughter, Tabatha (Sean) Casey, and numerous grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held by the...

Nov 28, 2016

Marie Chalker Rhoades passed away November 28, 2016 at the age of 90. She was born March 9, 1926 to the late Lorenzo Chalker and Thelma Blackwell.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Warren A. Rhoades, whom she loved almost as much as her yard and the flowers she grew and her...

Nov 28, 2016

Birdese Clements Reid Daniels, age 74, of Selma, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016.

She is survived by daughters: Renee Lanet (John) Ricketts, Rachel Lynn (Jonathan) Sebren, Diana (Richie) Taylor; son: Robert Lane (Kristie) Reid; step children: Tracy (Calvin) Wallace, Casey Daniels, Tony Dolar, Amanda (Nathan) Daniels, Bill Daniels, Bobby (Angie) Simpson; sisters: Stella Wyatt,...

Nov 27, 2016

Vikki Workman Foley, 50, passed away on November 27, 2016. She was born June 23, 1966 to Elmer (Fred) and Olivia (Chickie) Workman. Mrs. Foley was preceded in death by her father, E.E. Workman; maternal grandparents, Raymond and Vera Caver; and paternal grandparents, Roy and Minnie Workman.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Westley) Nichols, Matthew...

Nov 26, 2016

Bobby Hughes Willis, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend died Saturday, November 26, 2016.

He is survived by his wife, Leigh Willis;  daughter, Jessica Willis; sons, Benjamin Krumnow and Todd Krumnow; brother, Benny Willis and niece, Melanie Blair.

After graduating from Auburn University with a degree in Animal Sciences, Bobby was drafted into the U.S....

Nov 23, 2016

Mark Douglas King, age 60, passed away November 23, 2016 in Selma, Alabama.

Funeral service will be held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend M. Myhalyk officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow on Saturday, December 3 at Oak Hill Cemetery at 1:00 p.m....

Nov 23, 2016

Kiera-Faith Latham went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, November 23, 2016. She is survived by her mommy and daddy, Amanda and Tim Latham; brothers, Austin, Kayden and Kolton Latham; maternal grandparents, Debbie and James Phillips; paternal grandfather, Lemuel Latham. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Sara Latham. Funeral services will be Monday, November 28, 2016 at 11:00...

Nov 23, 2016

Kiera-Faith Latham went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, November 23, 2016. She is survived by her mommy and daddy, Amanda and Tim Latham; brothers, Austin, Kayden and Kolton Latham; maternal grandparents, Debbie and James Phillips; paternal grandfather, Lemuel Latham. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Sara Latham. Funeral services will be Monday, November 28, 2016 at 11:00...

Nov 23, 2016

Kiera-Faith Latham went to be with Jesus, Wednesday, November 23, 2016. She is survived by her mommy and daddy, Amanda and Tim Latham; brothers, Austin, Kayden and Kolton Latham; maternal grandparents, Debbie and James Phillips; paternal grandfather, Lemuel Latham. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Sara Latham. Funeral services will be Monday, November 28, 2016 at 11:00...