Obituaries

Jun 4, 2012

Olivia Dansby Jones, age 91, of Selma, died June 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Jones and son, Charles Jones. Survivors include her children, Rodney Jones of Coos Bay, OR and Deanna (Bob) Burkhardt of Kennesaw, GA; grandchildren, Jonathan (April) Burkhardt of Dallas, GA, Michael (Cristal) Burkhardt of Dallas, GA and Brian (Sarah) Burkhardt of...

Jun 3, 2012

Martha Joyce "Bim" Coker Barganier, age 66, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest B. Coker on April 13, 2002 and Aileen Garrett Coker on November 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, William "Billy" Oliver Barganier; daughters, Michelle (Ricky) Moring and Melissa Chambers; brothers, Ernest "Buck" Blue...

Jun 3, 2012

Martha Joyce "Bim" Coker Barganier, age 66, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest B. Coker on April 13, 2002 and Aileen Garrett Coker on November 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, William "Billy" Oliver Barganier; daughters, Michelle (Ricky) Moring and Melissa Chambers; brothers, Ernest "Buck" Blue...

Jun 3, 2012

Martha Joyce "Bim" Coker Barganier, age 66, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest B. Coker on April 13, 2002 and Aileen Garrett Coker on November 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, William "Billy" Oliver Barganier; daughters, Michelle (Ricky) Moring and Melissa Chambers; brothers, Ernest "Buck" Blue...

Jun 3, 2012

Martha Joyce "Bim" Coker Barganier, age 66, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest B. Coker on April 13, 2002 and Aileen Garrett Coker on November 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, William "Billy" Oliver Barganier; daughters, Michelle (Ricky) Moring and Melissa Chambers; brothers, Ernest "Buck" Blue...

Jun 3, 2012

Martha Joyce "Bim" Coker Barganier, age 66, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest B. Coker on April 13, 2002 and Aileen Garrett Coker on November 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, William "Billy" Oliver Barganier; daughters, Michelle (Ricky) Moring and Melissa Chambers; brothers, Ernest "Buck" Blue...

Jun 3, 2012

Faye Lawrence Carter, age 79, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Don Carter; daughter, Donna Carter DePew and grandchildren, Carter Leigh DePew and Easton Lawrence DePew. Graveside services will be Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in Pineview Memory Gardens with Tom McLemore officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers...

Jun 3, 2012

Nancy Louise Kynard Coker, age 59, of Valley Grande, died June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vara Lou Kynard. Survivors include her father: Jack Kynard of Selma; husband: Ernest "Beaver" Coker of Valley Grande; sons: Paxton Coker (Andrea) of Jones and Andrew Coker of Valley Grande; brother, Rick Kynard (Adell) of Daleville; Granddaughter: Marlee Aleeah...

Jun 2, 2012

Major Edgar Allen Vancil, Ret. United States Air Force, passed away peacefully at his home in Selma On June 2, 2012 after a lengthy and courageous battle with various health issues. While his many health problems certainly took its toll on Ed, it did not prevent his continued inspiration and support to all his family and friends, Ed fought valiantly...

May 31, 2012

Mary P. Reid, age 81, beloved resident of Southland Nursing Home went to be with the Lord May 31, 2012 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.C. and Zonie McMinn; daughter, Debra Ann Patterson Davenport; brothers, Hollis and James McMinn. She is survived by her son, John Patterson, Jr. of Abdereen, Washington; brother,...

May 30, 2012

Henry Lee Nichols Henry Lee Nichols, age 70, passed away May 30, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Margie Newman Nichols, sons, Willie "Pete" Nichols (Sandi) of Selma, Roger D. Nichols (Patty) of Selma, Eugene Nichols (Lynn) of Selma, daughters, Brenda Higginbotham (Phillip) of Selma, Gennia Banks (Dale), of Auburn, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Graveside services will...

May 30, 2012

May 28, 2012

Bettie Jean Locke, age 67, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away May 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Jonah Locke; grandson, Wade Locke; brother, William Odom and sister, Dean Kelley. She is survived by her children, Roy Odom, James (Kathi) Locke and Robert Locke; sisters, Nell Odom Morris and Ruby Lowery; grandchildren, Amanda Locke, Thomas...

May 27, 2012

Patricia Mitchell Messer, age 65, of Selma, AL, passed away May 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Elva Mitchell and siblings, Aywon Mitchell, Gurtha Burnett, Carl Mitchell and Norma Barrett. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Messer; daughter, Melissa (Preston) Jinright; brother, James M. (Ann) Mitchell; grandchildren, Holt Elijah and Hudson Jinright, and...

May 27, 2012

Dorothy Mae Bartlett, age 87, of Selma, died Sunday May 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Lavone O'Shields and Lotti Mae O'Shields; brothers, Grady O'Shields, Robert O'Shields and Lavone O'Shields. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Wright (Thomas) and Barbara Tolbert (Jerry); sister, Ruth Hicks of Marion; brother, David O'Shields (Teresa) of Valley Grande; 4 grandchildren...

May 26, 2012

Gertie S. Smith, age 85, of Selma, AL, passed away May 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Ed" and Hixie Rebecca Smith, brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe (Bertha) Smith, Will (Dora) Smith, Baxter (Lettie) Smith and Malcom (Cora) Smith, and sister, Syble Smith. She is survived by her husband, Hugo Smith and sisters, Elenor Smith and...

May 26, 2012

Barbara Logan Casey Barbara Logan Casey, age 82, of Selma passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years: Joe Casey; and a son: Jay Casey. Mrs. Casey is survived by a brother: Gram Alexander Gram Logan of Augusta, GA; son: Scott Casey (Teresa) of Selma; daughter: Lisa Jewell of Selma; grandchildren:...

May 25, 2012

Marvin Donald Creel, Sr., age 84, of Selma, died Friday May 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Creel and daughter, Elizabeth Doreen Creel Pugh. Survivors include his sons, Marvin Donald Creel, Jr. and John Morgan Creel; 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, W.B. Creel and Huey N. Creel and sister, Eileen Klein. A chapel service...

May 24, 2012

Jimmy Booher Wampler, age 78, of Orrville, AL, passed away May 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Wampler; children, Andy (Shelia) Dearman, Marc Dearman and Retha (Larry) Herrod; sister-in-law, Ruth Wampler; grandchildren, Nikki Burrows, Jeffrey Herrod, Melanie Dearman, Malorie Dearman Murphy, Courtney Mims, Sabrina Vazquez and Madison Dearman; great-grandchildren, Anna Kate Burrows, Ellie Burrows and Alayna Murphy,...

May 24, 2012

Jimmy Booher Wampler, age 78, of Orrville, AL, passed away May 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Wampler; children, Andy (Shelia) Dearman, Marc Dearman and Retha (Larry) Herrod; sister-in-law, Ruth Wampler; grandchildren, Nikki Burrows, Jeffrey Herrod, Melanie Dearman, Malorie Dearman Murphy, Courtney Mims, Sabrina Vazquez and Madison Dearman; great-grandchildren, Anna Kate Burrows, Ellie Burrows and Alayna Murphy,...