Obituaries

May 15, 2015

Dr. David W. Schell David Walter Schell, Ed.D. passed away at home on May 15, 2015. He was 74 years old. Born December 30, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri, David was the first child of Walter and Maxine Schell. His daughter, Kymn Barton lives in Gadsden, Alabama with her husband Marty. Grandchildren include Pamella Vann of Gadsden, Alabama; Amy Allen...

May 14, 2015

Service times and location will be posted at a later date.

May 12, 2015

Andrew Paul Carter, age 9, of Plantersville, passed away May 12, 2015. He is preceded by his grandparents, Ed and Mary Carter and great-grandparents: Clarence and Virginia Page. Andrew was survived by his parents, Paul Carter and Wendy Mull; sister, Leanna Carter; grandmother, Barbara Mull; grandfather, Charles (Nell) Mull; uncles: Ronnie Mull, Sonnie Mull (Debbie) and Matthew Carter (Sherri) and...

May 11, 2015

Virginia M. Rhodes, age 87, of Selma, AL, passed away May 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, John O. Rhodes, Jr.; parents, Herbert and Cora Eva McGinnis; brothers, Carl, Herbert, Bobby and Jimmy and sisters, Jewell, Barbara, Mary Ann and Juanita Frances. Surviving are her children, John O. Rhodes, III and Vicki D. Rhodes; grandchild, Justin...

May 11, 2015

Virginia M. Rhodes, age 87, of Selma, AL, passed away May 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, John O. Rhodes, Jr.; parents, Herbert and Cora Eva McGinnis; brothers, Carl, Herbert, Bobby and Jimmy and sisters, Jewell, Barbara, Mary Ann and Juanita Frances. Surviving are her children, John O. Rhodes, III and Vicki D. Rhodes; grandchild, Justin...

May 8, 2015

James L. Akins, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 8, 2015, following an extended illness. He was born in Hollywood, AL but lived most of his adult life in Selma. Better known as Jimmy to all who loved and knew him, he was the former owner-operator of Akins Plumbing Company, now controlled by his...

May 7, 2015

services are pending

May 5, 2015

Henry Edward Gibbs, III, 62 of Marion Jct., Al. passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Frances Gibbs. Mr. Gibbs is survived by his wife Sheree Gibbs of Marion Junction, children Steven Isbell, and Eleanor Mathews (Colby); sister Gail Lovelady (Randy); niece Fran Bruner (Mike); nephew Ryan Lovelady; great nephews...

May 5, 2015

Henry "Jerry" Ansley Paine, Jr., age 78, of Selma, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015. He is preceded by his parents: Henry and Vennie Paine, Sr; and sister: Betsy Russell. Mr. Paine is survived by his son: Henry "Hank" Paine III (Jan); daughters: Dianna Farquharson (Bob), Ansley Albright (Frank); grandchildren: Kaitlyn Paine, Kasey Paine, Ian Farquharson, Jack Farquharson, Caroline Albright,...

May 3, 2015

Annie Louise Ratliff, age 87, of Lauderhill, FL and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away May 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Ratliff; mother, Ellie Reese; daughter, Glendoris Ratliff and sister, Doris Reese. Surviving are her daughter, Jamelle Ross; brother, Rev. Frederick (Alline) Reese; grandchildren, Alisia (Robens) Ross-Chery, Andreia Ratliff, Andrew Ratliff, Mario Ross...

May 3, 2015

Annie Louise Ratliff, age 87, of Lauderhill, FL and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away May 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Ratliff; mother, Ellie Reese; daughter, Glendoris Ratliff and sister, Doris Reese. Surviving are her daughter, Jamelle Ross; brother, Rev. Frederick (Alline) Reese; grandchildren, Alisia (Robens) Ross-Chery, Andreia Ratliff, Andrew Ratliff, Mario Ross...

Apr 30, 2015

Grady Lee Roberts, Jr., age 67, of Selma, AL, passed away April 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Lee Roberts, Sr. and Emma Naomi Roberts; brother, Tommy Roberts and sisters, Margaret Shimp and Nellie Smith. Surviving are his children, Lea Ann (Roy) Kaldor and Daniel (Ashley) Roberts; brothers, Jack (Edna) Roberts and Wayne (Pat) Roberts;...

Apr 30, 2015

Grady Lee Roberts, Jr., age 67, of Selma, AL, passed away April 30, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Lee Roberts, Sr. and Emma Naomi Roberts; brother, Tommy Roberts and sisters, Margaret Shimp and Nellie Smith. Surviving are his children, Lea Ann (Roy) Kaldor and Daniel (Ashley) Roberts; brothers, Jack (Edna) Roberts and Wayne (Pat) Roberts;...

Apr 29, 2015

Robert W. Kirk, Sr. passed away April 29, 2015 at the age of 96. He was born in Salisaw, Oklahoma and moved to Alabama at a young age. He was born February 7, 1919 to the late Walter Kirk and Amanda Morgan Kirk. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Daniels Kirk; son, Robert W. Kirk, Jr and...

Apr 29, 2015

Apr 29, 2015

John Carlton Blackburn, 51, of Selma Alabama, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 29, 2015.after an extended stay in the hospital. John was preceded in death by his father, Luther Willard Blackburn, Sr., mother, Olene Parker Blackburn, sister,Willa Dean Williams and brother, Luther Willard (L.W.) Blackburn, Jr. He is survived by three sons, John Blackburn, Brandon Blackburn and...

Apr 27, 2015

Ruby Jean Kelley Sealy went to be with the Lord April 27, 2015 at the age of 71 in the presence of her family and special sister-in-law, Jean Denmark. She was born August 13, 1943 to the late Thomas Newton Kelley and Gracie Motes Kelley. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Wilodean Dennis and Geraldine Deavers...

Apr 26, 2015

Woodrow "Sput" Fancher, Jr., age 57, of Sardis, AL, passed away April 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Fancher, Sr. and mother, Ellie Mae Burt. Surviving are his wife, Vicki Harris Fancher; sons, Bryan Keith (Katie) Fancher and Christopher Coleman (Sarah) Fancher; sister, Gail (Eugene) Barnes; granddaughter, Leah Fancher; uncles, C. B. Fancher and Steve...

Apr 26, 2015

Woodrow "Sput" Fancher, Jr., age 57, of Sardis, AL, passed away April 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Fancher, Sr. and mother, Ellie Mae Burt. Surviving are his wife, Vicki Harris Fancher; sons, Bryan Keith (Katie) Fancher and Christopher Coleman (Sarah) Fancher; sister, Gail (Eugene) Barnes; granddaughter, Leah Fancher; uncles, C. B. Fancher and Steve...

Apr 25, 2015

Wittington Thomas Smith passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Nell Smith; brothers, Coburn Smith and Robert Smith and sister, Ellie McCormick. He is survived by his sons, Steve (Carol) Smith and Phil (Cheryl) Smith; grandchildren, Michelle Smith, Rebecca (Jared) Pendleton, Lydia Smith and Jacob Smith. Funeral...