Obituaries

Oscar Milligan

Oscar Milligan

Oct 30, 2009

Oscar Doyle Milligan, age 77, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Mattie Milligan; brother, Raymond Milligan and grandson Daynond Lynn Milligan. He is survived by his wife, Ivy Milligan; sons, Kenneth Doyle (Debra) Milligan, Timothy (Charlene) Milligan; daughters, Elizabeth (Edward) Stacy, Donna Jo (Glenn) Pickering; brothers, James C. Milligan, Daymond...

James Parten, Sr.

James Parten, Sr.

Oct 28, 2009

James Edward Parten, Sr. age 70, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Mr. Parten served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965 where he earned an Army Good Conduct Medal and Marksmanship Badges. He was employed by Southland Mower for forty four years and Western/Delta/Scott for thirteen years. He was a great role model and hero to his...

James Parten, Sr.

James Parten, Sr.

Oct 28, 2009

James Edward Parten, Sr. age 70, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Mr. Parten served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965 where he earned an Army Good Conduct Medal and Marksmanship Badges. He was employed by Southland Mower for forty four years and Western/Delta/Scott for thirteen years. He was a great role model and hero to his...

Edward Massey

Edward Massey

Oct 25, 2009

Edward Leon Massey , 74, of Selma passed away Sunday October 25, 2009 at his home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday October 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Casey Church of Christ in Tyler with Dr. Robert H. Taylor officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Mr. Massey is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie P. and...

Nancy Rainer

Nancy Rainer

Oct 24, 2009

Nancy Phifer Nicholson Rainer died Saturday, October 24 at Park Place after an extended period of ill health. Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 30 in Church Street United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. Fred Zeigler and The Rev. Dr. Neil Epler, son-in-law of Mrs. Rainer, officiating. Her burial will be in New Live Oak...

Bernice Johnson

Bernice Johnson

Oct 22, 2009

Bernice Shoultz Johnson, age78, of Selma, AL, passed away October 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bush and Etta Shoultz; husband of 55 years, Hilbert Johnson; son-in-law, Ronnie Hopkins; and brothers, Jessie Lee Carter and Hawthorn Shoultz. She is survived by her son, Melvin Johnson; daughter, Rita Hopkins; brother, Carroll Shoultz; grandchildren, Debra and Tate Bowden,...

Bernice Johnson

Bernice Johnson

Oct 22, 2009

Bernice Shoultz Johnson, age78, of Selma, AL, passed away October 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bush and Etta Shoultz; husband of 55 years, Hilbert Johnson; son-in-law, Ronnie Hopkins; and brothers, Jessie Lee Carter and Hawthorn Shoultz. She is survived by her son, Melvin Johnson; daughter, Rita Hopkins; brother, Carroll Shoultz; grandchildren, Debra and Tate Bowden,...

D. Jowers

D. Jowers

Oct 20, 2009

To view the Memorial Tribute Video click,VIEW VIDEOD. P. Jowers, age 90, formerly of Selma, AL, passed into eternal rest on October 20, 2009 at his daughter's home in Alabaster, AL. He was a loving father, husband and provider for his family. He professed Christ at an early age and served faithfully as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at...

D. Jowers

D. Jowers

Oct 20, 2009

To view the Memorial Tribute Video click,VIEW VIDEOD. P. Jowers, age 90, formerly of Selma, AL, passed into eternal rest on October 20, 2009 at his daughter's home in Alabaster, AL. He was a loving father, husband and provider for his family. He professed Christ at an early age and served faithfully as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at...

Coley Thompson

Coley Thompson

Oct 18, 2009

Coley Jessee "Butch" Thompson, II, age 65, of Selma, AL, passed away October 18, 2009. He is survived by his son, Coley J. Thompson, III; daughters, Kelly Beasley, Kim McGowan and Krystal Wright; sister, Connie (Kelly) Wyatt; nephews, Michael Ellison and Jamie Ruff; nieces, Heather Smith and Candice Ellison; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October...

William Hinson

William Hinson

Oct 18, 2009

Funeral services for Dr. William Mayberry Hinson who died October 18 in Vaughan Regional Medical Center will be Friday October 23 at 11 a.m. in St. Paul���s Episcopal Church. The Rev. Joseph S. Knight will officiate. Burial will be in St. Paul���s Columbarium, Lawrence-Brown Service directing. Visitation will be Thursday, October 22 from 6-8 p.m. in the Lower Hall of...

Coley Thompson

Coley Thompson

Oct 18, 2009

Coley Jessee "Butch" Thompson, II, age 65, of Selma, AL, passed away October 18, 2009. He is survived by his son, Coley J. Thompson, III; daughters, Kelly Beasley, Kim McGowan and Krystal Wright; sister, Connie (Kelly) Wyatt; nephews, Michael Ellison and Jamie Ruff; nieces, Heather Smith and Candice Ellison; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October...

George Vickers

George Vickers

Oct 14, 2009

Click here to view Memorial Tribute VideoVIEW VIDEO George Paul Vickers, age 85, of Selma, AL, passed away October 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynn Lackeos. Surviving are his wife, Jean Vickers; sons, Ricky (Rhonda) Vickers, Paul (Dorothy) Vickers, John (Robin) Vickers, Michael Smith and Greg (Debbie) Russell; son-in-law, John Lackeos; brother, John (Ruby) Vickers;...

George Vickers

George Vickers

Oct 14, 2009

Click here to view Memorial Tribute VideoVIEW VIDEO George Paul Vickers, age 85, of Selma, AL, passed away October 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynn Lackeos. Surviving are his wife, Jean Vickers; sons, Ricky (Rhonda) Vickers, Paul (Dorothy) Vickers, John (Robin) Vickers, Michael Smith and Greg (Debbie) Russell; son-in-law, John Lackeos; brother, John (Ruby) Vickers;...

George Vickers

George Vickers

Oct 14, 2009

Click here to view Memorial Tribute VideoVIEW VIDEO George Paul Vickers, age 85, of Selma, AL, passed away October 14, 2009. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lynn Lackeos. Surviving are his wife, Jean Vickers; sons, Ricky (Rhonda) Vickers, Paul (Dorothy) Vickers, John (Robin) Vickers, Michael Smith and Greg (Debbie) Russell; son-in-law, John Lackeos; brother, John (Ruby) Vickers;...

Clayton Hawkins

Clayton Hawkins

Oct 13, 2009

Clayton Evan Hawkins, age 20, of Montgomery, AL died Tuesday October 13, 2009. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Wayne Sims. Survivors include his parents, Kevin and Sharon Pipkin; sister, Victoria Grace Pipkin; brother, Gabriel Mathew Pipkin; grandparents, Mary Calloway, JoAnn Sims and Joyce and Eldon Pipkin; great-grandparents, Ruth Middlebrooks and Edna Sims; and numerous aunts, uncles and...

Orbie Wood

Orbie Wood

Oct 13, 2009

Orbie Smith ���Woody��� Wood Orbie Smith Wood, age 88, died at home Tuesday October 13, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orbie Edward Wood and Leala Ruth Smith Wood, his sisters, Adrienne Mullen and Laura Ruth McGrath. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marceil Sherrill Wood, daughters Judith ���Judy��� Ann Dabbs of Jupiter, FL...

H. Johnson

H. Johnson

Oct 11, 2009

Glenn Johnson, beloved father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and friend, passed from this world on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at home at the age of 91 years young. In the words of a close friend, ���the world has lost a great American hero.��� Glenn was born in Selma, lived all of his life in Selma and near Camden, except for brief...

Jessie Sellers

Jessie Sellers

Oct 11, 2009

Jessie Mae Sellers, age 81, of Selma, died Sunday October 11, 2009 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1927in Centerville, AL. Jessie Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas J. Sellers, grandson, William Travis Sellers and her parents, Charlie and Julie Cunningham. Jessie Mae attended the Selma Central Congregation of Jehovah���s Witnesses. She is...

Christopher Yeargan

Christopher Yeargan

Oct 11, 2009

Christopher Eugene Yeargan, age 42, of Lenoir City, TN, died Sunday October 11, 2009. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Yeargan of Lenoir City, TN; son, Brant Yeargan of Maplesville; mother, Nita Carter Bender of Stanton; father, Chester Yeargan of Lenoir City, TN and his brother, Chuck Yeargan of Selma. Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 13,...