Obituaries

Michael Clark

Michael Clark

Jul 21, 2015

Michael Anthony Clark, age 51, of Selma, passed away July 21, 2015. He is preceded in death by his mother,Johnnie Lou Clark and sister,Lisa Clark. He is survived by his father,David Clark;brothers,Sammy,Daryl,Lucas and Derrick Clark; sister,Anna Clark;step-brother,William E. Powell of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and step-sister,Jo Carole Powell of Atlantic Beach, N.C.

William Weeden

William Weeden

Jul 18, 2015

William Raymond "Ray" Weeden, born January 7, 1922 to the late Willie Marion and Willie Jeffries Weeden, passed away July 18, 2015. Ray was a veteran, serving in WWII and receiving the WWII Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal with two bronze stars and the Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church; previously attending Central Baptist...

Mary Befford

Mary Befford

Jul 17, 2015

Mary Inez Befford, age 85, of Marion, AL, passed away July 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest A. Befford and brother, Randolph Griffith. Surviving are her daughter, Mary (James) McCall; grandchildren, Albert R. (Sandi) Befford and Elizabeth (Brian) Williams and great-grandchildren, Braxton Bell, Barrett Williams and Ali Bell. Graveside services will be Sunday, July 19...

Lewie Crisman

Lewie Crisman

Jul 17, 2015

Lewie Ross Crisman departed this world to be with his Lord on Friday July 17, 2015. He was 97 years young. As scripture would say, "he was gathered to his People at a good old age". Lewie was preceded in death by his parents, William Otey and Hettye Crockett Crisman, his wife Jean Lassiter Crisman, their only son Lewie Rivers...

Mary Befford

Mary Befford

Jul 17, 2015

Mary Inez Befford, age 85, of Marion, AL, passed away July 17, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest A. Befford and brother, Randolph Griffith. Surviving are her daughter, Mary (James) McCall; grandchildren, Albert R. (Sandi) Befford and Elizabeth (Brian) Williams and great-grandchildren, Braxton Bell, Barrett Williams and Ali Bell. Graveside services will be Sunday, July 19...

Arthur Olson

Arthur Olson

Jul 16, 2015

Art Olson died unexpectedly July 16, 2015. He was born on a rural farm in Minnesota March 21, 1923. He is predeceased by his parents, Ludwig and Ida Olson, his first wife, June States Olson, sister Eileen Olson Thompson, his brother Wilbert Olson, and his stepson Charles David Glass. He is survived by his wife Clara Glass Olson, children Patty...

Elbert Spears

Elbert Spears

Jul 14, 2015

Elbert Ray Spears born a miracle baby weighing just 2 pounds on 6 July 1937, slipped the bounds of his earthly home in his sleep on 14 July 2015 to go home to his heavenly father. His was preceded in death by his father Howard, mother Leona, brothers Dave, James, and Lynn. He is survived by his wife of 56...

Jimmy Gaddy

Jimmy Gaddy

Jul 12, 2015

Jimmy Floyd Gaddy, age 69, of Selma, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents: Homer and Edna Gaddy and brother: Roy Gaddy. Mr. Gaddy is survived by his wife of 33 years: Susan Gaddy; daughter: Jacki Gaddy DeHart (Marty); step sons: Charles A."Tony" Dickinson (Kristi), James Michael Dickinson (Caroline); brother: Larry Gaddy (Dianne);...

Pat Wade

Pat Wade

Jul 8, 2015

Mary Patricia Wade, age 71, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away July 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wade and parents, William and Ruth Tipton. Surviving are her children, Randall Wade, Kim Daniels and Kristi (Tony) Greene; brothers, Bill Tipton and William (Ashlyn) Tipton; grandchildren, Amber (Cody) Daniels, Kenneth (Nikki) Daniels, Hunter Nichols, Madison Nichols,...

Pat Wade

Pat Wade

Jul 8, 2015

Mary Patricia Wade, age 71, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away July 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wade and parents, William and Ruth Tipton. Surviving are her children, Randall Wade, Kim Daniels and Kristi (Tony) Greene; brothers, Bill Tipton and William (Ashlyn) Tipton; grandchildren, Amber (Cody) Daniels, Kenneth (Nikki) Daniels, Hunter Nichols, Madison Nichols,...

Annie Nichols

Annie Nichols

Jul 6, 2015

Annie Merle Nichols, age 91, of Selma, AL, passed away July 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Cecil Shumate and Donald Nichols; parents, Robert L. and Annie Norene Edwards; three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her children, Carolyn (Dannie) Jones, Shirley Rowell and Edward (Elaine) Shumate; grandchildren, Bryan Jones, Blake Jones, Mitch Rowell,...

Ronnie Barnes

Ronnie Barnes

Jul 5, 2015

Ronnie "Shot" Braxton Barnes, age 65, of Dadeville, AL, passed away July 5, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Louise Barnes; brother, Billy Barnes and granddaughter, Stephanie Sealy. Surviving are his wife, Linda Barnes; children, Erin (Brad) Dobbs, George (Susan) Tinsley and Michelle Tinsley; brothers, Roger (Debbie) Barnes, Butch (Louise) Barnes, Michael (Bonita) Barnes, Larry...

Robert Austin

Robert Austin

Jul 4, 2015

SMSGT Robert J. Austin, age 86, of Seminole, AL and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away July 4, 2015 in the company of his loving family. He was born in Old Town, ME and raised in Milford, ME where he graduated from Old Town High School in 1947. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Wallace Community College in Selma, AL,...

Kenneth Moore

Kenneth Moore

Jul 4, 2015

Kenneth Keith Moore passed away July 4, 2015 at the age of 50. He was born June 26, 1965 to the late Macon Moore and Maxine Kelley Pruett. He is survived by his son, Christopher (Jennifer) Moore; fiancé, B.J. Baxter; brothers, Kevin (Teresa) Moore, George Moore and Michael Moore; sister, Sharon Moore (Tye) Reid; grandchildren, Nataly Moore, Sofia Moore, Trinity...

Dwan Motley

Dwan Motley

Jul 4, 2015

Dwan Motley, age 75, of Selma, AL, passed away July 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Truett Motley. He is survived by his children, Ken (Cindy) Motley and Darren (Stephanie) Motley; brother, Dwight Motley; grandchildren, April (Mel) Jurado, Chad Motley, Haley Motley and Blaire Motley; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service...

Robert Austin

Robert Austin

Jul 4, 2015

SMSGT Robert J. Austin, age 86, of Seminole, AL and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away July 4, 2015 in the company of his loving family. He was born in Old Town, ME and raised in Milford, ME where he graduated from Old Town High School in 1947. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Wallace Community College in Selma, AL,...

Dwan Motley

Dwan Motley

Jul 4, 2015

Dwan Motley, age 75, of Selma, AL, passed away July 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Truett Motley. He is survived by his children, Ken (Cindy) Motley and Darren (Stephanie) Motley; brother, Dwight Motley; grandchildren, April (Mel) Jurado, Chad Motley, Haley Motley and Blaire Motley; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service...

Connie Wiltbank

Connie Wiltbank

Jul 3, 2015

Connie J. Wiltbank, age 64, of Selma, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015. She is survived by her daughters: Melissa Stokes, Karma Headley; grandchildren: Nicholas Stokes, Raegan Stokes, Amber Stokes, Savannah Stokes; sisters: Terry Schoolfield (Mike) of MS, and Yvonne Sexton (Stan) of Montgomery; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be 2:00 Monday, July 6, 2015 at Queen of...

Francis Debray

Francis Debray

Jul 3, 2015

Francis Richard "Dick" DeBray of Montgomery, AL went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, July 3, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Threadgill Buster; son, Thomas Richard DeBray and his grandson Harry Blaylock DeBray. He is survived by his wife Sydney DeBray; son, James C. (Sherry) DeBray; daughters, Cille DeBray Henderson...

Buford Pomeroy

Buford Pomeroy

Jun 29, 2015

Buford Earl Pomeroy, age 61, of Plantersville, AL, passed away June 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, John E. Pomeroy. Surviving are his mother, Kay E. Pomeroy; children, Lauren (Jeremy) Logan and Lindsay (Ming) Ung; brother, Scott (Kelly) Pomeroy; sisters, Phila Blaylock and LeAnn (Tim) Crawford and grandchildren, Cameron Logan, Kelsey Logan, Maverick Logan and Chloe...