Obituaries

Albert Jatko

Albert Jatko

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...

Carolyn Bryant

Carolyn Bryant

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,...

Nell Leverette

Nell Leverette

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...

Robert Boutwell

Robert Boutwell

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....

Robert Boutwell

Robert Boutwell

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....

Robert Boutwell

Robert Boutwell

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....

Dorothy Fluker

Dorothy Fluker

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...

Georgia Lewis

Georgia Lewis

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...

Larry Gill

Larry Gill

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)...

Tony Butts

Tony Butts

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:...

William Taylor

William Taylor

Sep 2, 2016

William Wayne Taylor, age 63, of Selma, AL, passed away September 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Gussie Taylor; brother, H. C. "Billy Boy" Taylor, Jr., and sister, Virginia Lenoir. He is survived by his son, Ron (Miranda) Taylor; daughter, Samantha Taylor; bride of his youth, Susan Surles Taylor; brother, Calvin Taylor; sisters, MayDell...

Barry Cole

Barry Cole

Aug 31, 2016

Barry Cole, age 68, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away August 31, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Cole. Surviving are his wife, Judy Cole; father, George Cole; children, Corey (Heather) Cole, David (Sophia) Cole, Josh Cole and Mary Katherine Cole; brother, Marcus Cole; sister, Karen Anne Cole and grandchildren, Hannah Cole, Hayden Cole, Jaden Cole,...

Thoun Bou

Thoun Bou

Aug 30, 2016

Thoun Bou, age 78, of Selma, AL, passed away August 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Yonn Bou; children, Vutha (Aline) Bou, Nary Glaze, Narith (Lori) Bou and Vuthy Bou; grandchildren, Chandon Bou, Alyssa Bou, Alanna Glaze, Xavier Glaze, Davis Bou and Grayson Bou, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Saturday, September 3, 2016 at...

Thoun Bou

Thoun Bou

Aug 30, 2016

Thoun Bou, age 78, of Selma, AL, passed away August 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Yonn Bou; children, Vutha (Aline) Bou, Nary Glaze, Narith (Lori) Bou and Vuthy Bou; grandchildren, Chandon Bou, Alyssa Bou, Alanna Glaze, Xavier Glaze, Davis Bou and Grayson Bou, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Saturday, September 3, 2016 at...

Charles Strickland

Charles Strickland

Aug 30, 2016

Charles L Strickland Sr., age 85, a long time resident of Selma, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 30th, 2016. Charles was a graduate of the 1950 class of Albert G. Parish High School. He was employed by Morgan Brothers Motor Company and Auto Parts Company for almost 30 plus years. Charles was known for his extensive...

Namon Hoggle

Namon Hoggle

Aug 30, 2016

Namon O'Neal "Duck" Hoggle, one of the oldest car dealers in Selma, Alabama and the founder of Bama Motors passed away August 30, 2016 at the age of 81. Duck came to Selma in February of 1953 and Selma has been his home since that time. Duck went into the car business in the early years with E.B. Vardaman of...

Thoun Bou

Thoun Bou

Aug 30, 2016

Thoun Bou, age 78, of Selma, AL, passed away August 30, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Yonn Bou; children, Vutha (Aline) Bou, Nary Glaze, Narith (Lori) Bou and Vuthy Bou; grandchildren, Chandon Bou, Alyssa Bou, Alanna Glaze, Xavier Glaze, Davis Bou and Grayson Bou, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Saturday, September 3, 2016 at...

Carolyn Martin

Carolyn Martin

Aug 27, 2016

Carolyn Arant Martin, age 67, of Selma, AL, passed away August 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Prender and Rubye Arant. Surviving are her husband, Daniel Martin; children, Janna Martin Bauskar, Jonathan (Joy) Martin, Joshua (Julia) Martin and Joseph (Kathleen) Martin; sister, Marilyn White; brothers, Kenneth Arant, Charles Haye and Clyde Hay; a deeply loved aunt,...

Martha Pike

Martha Pike

Aug 25, 2016

Martha D. Trippe Pike, age 77, of Greensboro, AL, passed away August 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Trippe, Sr. and James "Sonny" Pike; parents, J. W. and Shelley Cook; daughter, Carol Renee Trippe and brother, J. W. "Boots" Cook. Surviving are her children, Charlene Trippe (Rage) Parten, Charles H. (Brenda) Trippe, Jr. and Cindy...

Martha Pike

Martha Pike

Aug 25, 2016

Martha D. Trippe Pike, age 77, of Greensboro, AL, passed away August 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Trippe, Sr. and James "Sonny" Pike; parents, J. W. and Shelley Cook; daughter, Carol Renee Trippe and brother, J. W. "Boots" Cook. Surviving are her children, Charlene Trippe (Rage) Parten, Charles H. (Brenda) Trippe, Jr. and Cindy...