Obituaries

Velma South
Apr 18, 2016
Velma Brewer South, age 97, of Selma, passed away Monday, April 18th. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Gene South, her parents, Henry Clay "Jake" and Millie Brewer of New Albany, Mississippi, brothers Van Brewer, Billy Brewer, and Mason Brewer, and sister Pauline Brewer Wiseman. She is survived by her sister Mable Brewer Erwin of...
Kathryn Carter
Apr 16, 2016
Kathryn Tesch Carter, age 93 of Selma, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 20, 2106 at 1100 AM at the Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel. Kathryn is preceded in death by her husband John Thomas Carter, Sr. She is survived by her children Carol Moldoveanu (Serban), John T. (Tommy) Carter (June),...
Joyce Lassiter
Apr 14, 2016
Joyce Elizabeth Avritt Lassiter, age 73, of Selma passed away at her home April 14, 2016. She is survived by her children, Gail (Frank) Hobson, David Jr. (Brenda) Lassiter and Re'na (Earl) Smith, Jennifer Bruggerman, Patrick Avritt and Josh Avritt; grandchildren, Jill (Jake) Averette, Boone (Leslie) Hobson, Katie Hobson, Gabriel Hobson, Amber (Andrew) Osburn, Lacy Lovett, Ashley (Tim) Skelton, Nelson...
Randall Patterson, Sr.
Apr 12, 2016
Randall Verlon Patterson, Sr., age 79, of Gallion, AL, passed away April 12, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobson and Bertie Patterson; son, Randall Patterson, Jr.; sisters, Una Faye Lawrence and Orene Chandler, and brother, Lowell Patterson. Surviving are his wife, Mary Patterson; children, Sherry (Rayburn) Hill, Tommy (Missy) Patterson and Amy (Karl) Jones; brother, Curtis...
Rae Howell
Apr 8, 2016
Rae Howell, age 63, of Selma, AL, passed away April 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond Frances, III and Ruth Ann Blevins. Surviving are her cousin, Linda Grier (Russell) Hughes and many special friends who helped her along the way of life. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 15, 2016 at Crosspoint Christian...

Jerry Goodwin
Apr 8, 2016
Sarah Geraldine "Jerry" Hubbard Goodwin passed away on April 8, 2016, after a brief illness at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Earl Goodwin, parents Gerald and Lummie Hubbard, sister Helen Hubbard Broadway, son-in-law Billy Alsobrook and infant grandson, Samuel Alsobrook. She is survived by her two daughters Patty Goodwin Sexton...

Terrell Seekers
Apr 7, 2016
Terrell Wayne Seekers, age 80, of Selma, AL, went home Thursday, April 7, 2016. He is survived by his sons: Walter Wayne Seekers (Peggy) of Marion Jct, AL, Floyd William Seekers (Eva) of Jones, AL; daughter: Shellia Ann McCarthy (Kenny) of Luverne,AL : grandsons: Jody Austin Rogers (Heather) of Luverne, AL, Jeremy Thomas Nichols (Lauren) of Selma, AL, Chad William...

Dr. Beth Marx
Apr 6, 2016
Dr. Beth Marx passed away on April 6, 2016. Beth, the daughter of Robert H. Marx and Joan (Leva) Marx was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. In 1963, Beth and her family moved to Selma, Alabama. She attended Parrish High School and Tulane University/Sophie Newcomb College where she graduated summa cum laude. Soon after graduation from Newcomb, Beth moved to...
Betsy Dunaway
Apr 6, 2016
Betsy Terry Dunaway, 76, of Selma, AL, born July 24, 1939, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lynn Dunaway; three brothers and one sister. Betsy is survived by her husband, Clyde Cecil Dunaway; children, Alice Moore (David) and Chuck Dunaway; grandchildren, Christopher Moore (Tabetha), Amanda Vinson...
Johnnie Newberry
Apr 6, 2016
Johnnie Ben Newbery, age 80, of Marion Junction, AL, passed away April 6, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Duane Newberry. Surviving are his wife, Judy Bearden Newberry; children, Kimberly Ann (David) Partsch and Norma (Jimmy) Johnson and grandchildren, Megan Partsch, Josh Partsch and Landon Johnson. Graveside services will be Saturday, April 9, 2016 at...
Johnnie Osburn
Apr 5, 2016
Johnnie Elizabeth Fain Osburn, age 97, of Selma, AL, passed away April 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin M. Osburn; parents, John and Evie O. Fain; daughter, Bernice Osburn; brothers, Robert Fain and Clifford Fain and sisters, Clara Mosley, Mae Snyder and Gladys Smith. She is survived by her sister, Eva Bailey; sons, Marvin W....
Marilyn Alexander
Apr 4, 2016
Marilyn McKenzie Alexander, age 82, of Suttle, passed away Monday, April 04, 2016. Marilyn was a 1952 graduate of Albert G. Parrish High School in Selma and was a member of Pine Flat Baptist Church in Suttle. She is preceded by her husband of 45 years: Louie Smith Alexander; mother: Flossie Prichard Graham; and step-father: Bennie Ballard Graham. Mrs. Alexander...
Hazel Clearman
Apr 4, 2016
Hazel Lorraine Clearman, age 83 of Selma passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 at her son's home in Johnson City, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Cecil Williamson officiating and burial following at New Live Oak Cemetery. She was a member of...
Carson Jones
Apr 4, 2016
Carson Jones, born July 20, 1943, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away April 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Bessie Lee Jones and brothers, James Edward Jones and Raymond Lee Jones. Surviving are his wife, Cathy Diane Williams Jones; children, Timothy Carson (Jones) Troha, Teresa Carol (Joe) Harrison and Angie Troha; sisters-in-law, Marion...
Carson Jones
Apr 4, 2016
Carson Jones, born July 20, 1943, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away April 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Bessie Lee Jones and brothers, James Edward Jones and Raymond Lee Jones. Surviving are his wife, Cathy Diane Williams Jones; children, Timothy Carson (Jones) Troha, Teresa Carol (Joe) Harrison and Angie Troha; sisters-in-law, Marion...
Carson Jones
Apr 4, 2016
Carson Jones, born July 20, 1943, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away April 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward and Bessie Lee Jones and brothers, James Edward Jones and Raymond Lee Jones. Surviving are his wife, Cathy Diane Williams Jones; children, Timothy Carson (Jones) Troha, Teresa Carol (Joe) Harrison and Angie Troha; sisters-in-law, Marion...

Albert Caley
Mar 31, 2016
Albert Francis "Sonny" Caley, 92, of Marion Junction passed away on March 31, 2016. Mr. Caley was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Moore Caley of 64 years; his parents, Albert Francis Caley, Sr. and Helen Schoville Caley; brother, Marshall Schoville Caley and sister, Mabel Kelley Carlton. He is survived by his daughter, Frances Caley (Bruce) Henderson of Selma;...
Christine Vaughan
Mar 30, 2016
Martha Christine Vaughan, age 97, of Selma, AL, passed away March 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry A. Vaughan, Jr., parents, Cecil and Annie Maude Radford; daughter, Amy B. Casey and two brothers. Surviving are her children, Jarmon R. Vaughan, Mary V. Vaughan-Mayer and Henry A. Vaughan, III; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces,...
Christine Vaughan
Mar 30, 2016
Martha Christine Vaughan, age 97, of Selma, AL, passed away March 30, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry A. Vaughan, Jr., parents, Cecil and Annie Maude Radford; daughter, Amy B. Casey and two brothers. Surviving are her children, Jarmon R. Vaughan, Mary V. Vaughan-Mayer and Henry A. Vaughan, III; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces,...
Thomas Sewell
Mar 29, 2016
Thomas Howlett Sewell, age 62, of Selma, AL, passed away March 29, 2016. He is survived by his brothers, Robert L. Sewell, William M. Sewell and Steve C. Sewell; sisters, Debra (James) Rolling and Sharon (Larry) Kynard. Graveside services will be Friday, April 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Pineview Memory Gardens with Selma Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be...
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