Obituaries

Eunice Moncus

Eunice Moncus

Dec 27, 2014

Eunice H. Moncus, age 89, of Omaha, Nebraska, and formerly of Selma, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014. She is preceded by her beloved husband: Walter B. Moncus; mother: Mary Addie Kynard Holly; father: Clarence Thomas Holly; and all her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Moncus is survived by her daughters: Mary Ann Moncus Prucinsky, Shirley Ona "Sister" Moncus; and 3...

Mary Gilmer

Mary Gilmer

Dec 27, 2014

Mary Whitfield Hall Gilmer died peacefully in her home after a lengthy illness December 27, 2014. Born November 15, 1920, Mary lived in Eutaw, Alabama, until she graduated from the University of Alabama. While teaching in the Selma city schools, she and Joseph Melville Gilmer met in a Dale Carnegie class. They married in 1950 and continued to love Selma...

Linda Clawson

Linda Clawson

Dec 26, 2014

Angel of God, my Guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Linda Elizabeth Guerin Clawson passed away Friday, December 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and James Guerin. She is survived by her sister, Sue Guerin of Palmetto,...

Kenneth Jones

Kenneth Jones

Dec 25, 2014

Kenneth Ray Jones, age 55, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Marshall Jones. Kenny is survived by his mother, Cecilia L. Jones; step-children, Alicia and Blake DeWitt and numerous step-grandchildren. He is also survived his brothers, Dennis M. (Annette) Jones, Darrell Jones and Keith E. (Mechelle) Jones; sister Theresa Whetstone and...

Kenneth Jones

Kenneth Jones

Dec 25, 2014

Kenneth Ray Jones, age 55, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Marshall Jones. Kenny is survived by his mother, Cecilia L. Jones; step-children, Alicia and Blake DeWitt and numerous step-grandchildren. He is also survived his brothers, Dennis M. (Annette) Jones, Darrell Jones and Keith E. (Mechelle) Jones; sister Theresa Whetstone and...

Neal Avrett

Neal Avrett

Dec 23, 2014

Neal Avrett, age 90, of Selma, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014. Mr. Avrett was born in Augusta, Georgia, and graduated from Richmond Academy. He proudly served in the 9th Air Force (386th Bomb Group) during World War II completing 40 missions in England and France flying the B26. He returned at 21 to marry his fiancée, Wilma Pynes, from...

Glenn Lassiter Sr

Glenn Lassiter Sr

Dec 21, 2014

Glenn Allen Lassiter, born September 1929, died peacefully at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home on Monday, December 22 2014, in Alexander City, AL. A native of Hope Hull, AL, Mr. Lassiter was a son of the late John Brady and Annie Merle Lassiter. He graduated from Sidney Lanier High School. He founded Lassiter Construction Co. and enjoyed building lakes and...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Dec 19, 2014

Long-time Selma resident James S. "Stan" Johnson passed away Friday, December the 19th. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force and retired August 1st, 1972. He spent 22 years with Sears in Selma before retiring in 1993. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Frances Johnson, daughters Vicky (Ron) Thrower, Teresa Frost, Patty (Ricky)...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Dec 19, 2014

Long-time Selma resident James S. "Stan" Johnson passed away Friday, December the 19th. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force and retired August 1st, 1972. He spent 22 years with Sears in Selma before retiring in 1993. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Frances Johnson, daughters Vicky (Ron) Thrower, Teresa Frost, Patty (Ricky)...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Dec 19, 2014

Long-time Selma resident James S. "Stan" Johnson passed away Friday, December the 19th. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force and retired August 1st, 1972. He spent 22 years with Sears in Selma before retiring in 1993. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Frances Johnson, daughters Vicky (Ron) Thrower, Teresa Frost, Patty (Ricky)...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Dec 19, 2014

Long-time Selma resident James S. "Stan" Johnson passed away Friday, December the 19th. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force and retired August 1st, 1972. He spent 22 years with Sears in Selma before retiring in 1993. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Frances Johnson, daughters Vicky (Ron) Thrower, Teresa Frost, Patty (Ricky)...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Dec 19, 2014

Long-time Selma resident James S. "Stan" Johnson passed away Friday, December the 19th. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force and retired August 1st, 1972. He spent 22 years with Sears in Selma before retiring in 1993. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Frances Johnson, daughters Vicky (Ron) Thrower, Teresa Frost, Patty (Ricky)...

Suzanne Gilbert

Suzanne Gilbert

Dec 18, 2014

Suzanne "Suzi" Lee Gilbert was born October 15, 1952 to the late Warren Robert and Mary Tom Lee. She went to be with her Lord on December 18, 2014. Also preceding her in death are her brother, John Lee and father-in-law, Rev. James Gilbert. Awaiting in heaven, she leaves behind her loving husband of 22 years, Nolan Gilbert; sons, Christopher...

Robert Weaver

Robert Weaver

Dec 15, 2014

Robert G. Weaver, Jr., born January 29, 1939 to the late Robert G. Weaver, Sr. and Reather Hooks, passed away December 15, 2014 at the age of 75. He is survived by his daughters, Betty Weaver and Bobbi Weaver; brother, Lynn Smith; sisters, June Young, Janice (William) Goodwin, Gaye Newton, Theresa Penton and Rachel Nichols. Funeral services will be Saturday,...

Margaret Privett

Margaret Privett

Dec 15, 2014

Margaret Forehand Privett 1914-2014 Margaret Forehand Privett, 100 years and six months, passed away in her sleep on December 15, 2014 in Houston, TX. She was born on June 17, 1914 in El Centro, California to Cora Lee and Roy F. Beery. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Brooks Forehand and Hugh Mallory Privett; brother, Joe...

Syble Eiland

Syble Eiland

Dec 12, 2014

Syble D. Eiland was born January 4, 1937 to the late Nemery Trillion and Nona B. Sizemore. She passed from this life December 12, 2014 at the age of 77. Also preceding her in death are her husband, Ledger Maxwell Eiland, Jr.; sisters, Edith (James) Dozier, Carolyn (Alfus) Gandy and Pat Thrash and brothers-in-law, Don Wright and Charlie Brasington. She...

Marguerite Smith

Marguerite Smith

Dec 12, 2014

Marguerite Sims Smith, age 88, of Foley, AL and formerly from Selma, AL, passed away December 12, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Huey Smith; parents, James Andrew and Jettie Mae Sims; brothers, Pete Sims and Allen Sims and sister, Della Mae Miles. Surviving are her son, Corbin DeWayne (Brenda) Smith; daughter, Louise (John) Morgan; brother, Harvey...

Lawrence Watkins Jr

Lawrence Watkins Jr

Dec 12, 2014

Lawrence Alford Watkins, Jr., of Greenville, Alabama, born August 29, 1942 to the late Lawrence Alford Watkins, Sr. and Willa Mae Watkins, passed from this life on December 12, 2014. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Melton Watkins and sister, Katherine June Norris. He is survived by his wife, Karen Bowman Watkins; sons, Robert "Bob" (Cindy)...

Debbie Nichols

Debbie Nichols

Dec 10, 2014

Debbie Nichols, age 57, of Selma, AL, passed away December 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lena Johnson; brother, Dennis Johnson and sister, Donna (Charlie) Morris. Surviving are her husband, Charles G. Nichols; daughter, Melissa (William E.) Dye; brother, Davy (Lisa) Johnson; sister-in-law, Diane Atchison and grandchildren, William Alexander Dye, Abbie Claire Dye and Avery Nichols....

Loamy Perry

Loamy Perry

Dec 8, 2014

Mr. Loamy Jasper Perry, age 93, of Selma, AL, died at Park Place Nursing Home on December 8, 2014. He was born January 2, 1921 in Maplesville, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Hugh and Florence Perrin Perry of Maplesville, AL; his wife of forty-nine years, Frances Ham Perry; wife, Polly Mitchell Perry; son, John (Ray)...