Obituaries

Feb 29, 2012

Virgie Ann Law, age 68 of Jones, died Wednesday February 29, 2012. She is survived by her husband, John D. Law, Jr.; children, Eva Seekers and Charles Wilson; stepchildren, Deborah Law, Patricia Law and John Law; grandchild, Grant Garner and numerous great-grandchildren.

Feb 29, 2012

Calbert W. Colee Calbert W. Colee, age 85, of Jones, passed away Wednesday February 29, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruby Weaver Colee; daughters, Connie Fowlkes (Clayton), Nora Boyd (Johnny), Christy Colee; sons, William Robert Colee (Nikki), John Philip Colee; brother, Leland Colee (Pat), of Surprise, AZ., 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces...

Feb 29, 2012

Nell Sisson Melton Nell Sisson Melton, age 88, of Selma, died Wednesday February 29, 2012. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Hayward Melton. Survivors include daughters, Dianne Rainer (Sterl), Judy Sweeney; grandchildren, Price Rainer (Kelly), Melton Rainer, Joel Rainer (Danelle), Kerry Pennell (Kevin), Beth Sweeney; great-grandchildren, Christian Rainer, Jackson Rainer, Russell Pennell, Savannah Pennell, Patrick Sweeney, Lauren...

Feb 28, 2012

Bonnie Skipper Bearden Bonnie Skipper Bearden, age 42, of Selma, died Tuesday February 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Donnie and Barney Skipper and father-in-law, William J. Bearden, Sr. She is survived by her husband, Tracy M. Bearden; sons, Morgan Skylar Bearden and Dayton F. Bearden; brother, Kevin Skipper (Sherrie); aunt, Nonnie Stearns and...

Feb 26, 2012

Irene Nella Davis Irene Nella Davis, age 87, of Selma, passed away Sunday February 26, 2012. She is preceded by her son, Macklin Davis; daughter-in-law, Sherry Davis, and son-in-law, Mickey Smith. Mrs. Davis survived by her daughter, Resa Smith; sons, Don (Belinda) Davis, Tommy Davis, and Dennis (Lisa) Davis; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. Services will be held at...

Feb 25, 2012

Johnny Dennis Jr. Johnny Dennis, age 46, of Selma, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2011. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 26, 2012 at New Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Rod Rodchester officiating. Pallbearers will be: David Earl, Bubba Dennis, Rico, Brandon, Kenneth "Cookie", Alex Earl, Poo, and Jeff Gandy.

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Feb 24, 2012

Ernest Howard Oliver, age 85, of Jones, AL, passed away February 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Oliver; sons, Billy Joe Oliver and Pedro Oliver; granddaughter, Cristy Oliver and nine brothers. He is survived by his sons, David (Julie) Oliver and Ray (Paula) Oliver; sisters, Bessie Lee Chance and Ivy Mae Oliver; brother, Marcus (Gloria)...

Feb 24, 2012

Ernest Howard Oliver, age 85, of Jones, AL, passed away February 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Oliver; sons, Billy Joe Oliver and Pedro Oliver; granddaughter, Cristy Oliver and nine brothers. He is survived by his sons, David (Julie) Oliver and Ray (Paula) Oliver; sisters, Bessie Lee Chance and Ivy Mae Oliver; brother, Marcus (Gloria)...

Feb 24, 2012

Ernest Howard Oliver, age 85, of Jones, AL, passed away February 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Oliver; sons, Billy Joe Oliver and Pedro Oliver; granddaughter, Cristy Oliver and nine brothers. He is survived by his sons, David (Julie) Oliver and Ray (Paula) Oliver; sisters, Bessie Lee Chance and Ivy Mae Oliver; brother, Marcus (Gloria)...

Feb 24, 2012

Ernest Howard Oliver, age 85, of Jones, AL, passed away February 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Oliver; sons, Billy Joe Oliver and Pedro Oliver; granddaughter, Cristy Oliver and nine brothers. He is survived by his sons, David (Julie) Oliver and Ray (Paula) Oliver; sisters, Bessie Lee Chance and Ivy Mae Oliver; brother, Marcus (Gloria)...

Feb 24, 2012

Ernest Howard Oliver, age 85, of Jones, AL, passed away February 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Oliver; sons, Billy Joe Oliver and Pedro Oliver; granddaughter, Cristy Oliver and nine brothers. He is survived by his sons, David (Julie) Oliver and Ray (Paula) Oliver; sisters, Bessie Lee Chance and Ivy Mae Oliver; brother, Marcus (Gloria)...

Feb 22, 2012

Jonny Pearl Williamson Minton Jonny Pearl Williamson Minton, age 91, of Selma, died Wednesday February 22, 2012. She is survived by her sons, James "Jim" R. Minton, Jr. of Shepardsville, KY, Robert "Bob" A. Minton (Kathleen "Kathy" N. Minton) of West Chester, Ohio and David "Dave" L. Minton of Louisville, KY; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Gravesides service will be...

Feb 22, 2012

James B. Guthrie James B. Guthrie, age 83, of Selma, died Wednesday February 22, 2012. Mr. Guthrie served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1971. He toured in Vietnam, Korea, Philippines and Germany and received a Bronze Star, 5 Air Medals, Commendation Medal, Meritorios Service Medal and many others. From 1971 to 1991 Mr. Guthrie served as the director for the...

Feb 21, 2012

Larry Michael Dempsey Larry Michael Dempsey, age 53, of Selma, died Tuesday February 21, 2012. He is survived by his brothers, Tracey Lynn Dempsey of Clanton, AL and Doyle Allen Dempsey of Selma; sister, Deborah A. Sawyer of Northport, AL; nephews, Dyson Allen Dempsey, Cayson Wayne Sawyer and Robert Kenan Sawyer; aunts, Marion Godwin of Jones, Ann Hinds of Montgomery...

Feb 17, 2012

Clara Faye Gresham Cauley, of Selma, Alabama, passed away February 17, 2012 at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Tolbert Gresham and Cecile M. Gresham; and brother, John Cecil Gresham. Mrs. Cauley is survived by her husband, Carl Cauley; step-daughter, Virginia Cauley (Glen) Paul; step-son, Bill (Nancy) Cauley; sister, Mary Bellamy; brother William...

Feb 13, 2012

William Merritt "Rusty" Boyd, Jr., age 52, of Montgomery, AL, passed away February 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Boyd. Surviving are his father, William M. Boyd, Sr.; children, Merritt (Brian) Burton, Joshua Boyd and Elizabeth Boyd; sisters, Donna (Richard) Julian and Linda (Earl Irwin) Dunklin, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be...

Feb 13, 2012

William Merritt "Rusty" Boyd, Jr., age 52, of Montgomery, AL, passed away February 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Boyd. Surviving are his father, William M. Boyd, Sr.; children, Merritt (Brian) Burton, Joshua Boyd and Elizabeth Boyd; sisters, Donna (Richard) Julian and Linda (Earl Irwin) Dunklin, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be...

Feb 13, 2012

William Merritt "Rusty" Boyd, Jr., age 52, of Montgomery, AL, passed away February 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Boyd. Surviving are his father, William M. Boyd, Sr.; children, Merritt (Brian) Burton, Joshua Boyd and Elizabeth Boyd; sisters, Donna (Richard) Julian and Linda (Earl Irwin) Dunklin, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be...

Feb 13, 2012

William Merritt "Rusty" Boyd, Jr., age 52, of Montgomery, AL, passed away February 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Boyd. Surviving are his father, William M. Boyd, Sr.; children, Merritt (Brian) Burton, Joshua Boyd and Elizabeth Boyd; sisters, Donna (Richard) Julian and Linda (Earl Irwin) Dunklin, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be...

Feb 13, 2012

William Merritt "Rusty" Boyd, Jr., age 52, of Montgomery, AL, passed away February 13, 2012. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha Boyd. Surviving are his father, William M. Boyd, Sr.; children, Merritt (Brian) Burton, Joshua Boyd and Elizabeth Boyd; sisters, Donna (Richard) Julian and Linda (Earl Irwin) Dunklin, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be...