Obituaries

Apr 12, 2020

Norman Lloyd Harris passed away April 12, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born February 5, 1940 in Buffaloville, Indiana the son of the late Chester Orrville Harris and Rosie Hall Holzshuh.

He was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth Lloyd Harris; five brothers and five sisters.

Mr.Harris served 20 years in...

Apr 10, 2020

Lillian Ann Lawley Watson age 78 of Selma, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in West Blocton, AL on October 22, 1941 to the late Casper Lee Lawley and the late Annie Murial Mitchell. She was a former bookkeeper with Cloverleaf Dairies in Selma. She is survived by her son, Kyle Lawley,Sr....

Apr 10, 2020

Lillian Ann Lawley Watson age 78 of Selma, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in West Blocton, AL on October 22, 1941 to the late Casper Lee Lawley and the late Annie Murial Mitchell. She was a former bookkeeper with Cloverleaf Dairies in Selma. She is survived by her son, Kyle Lawley,Sr....

Apr 10, 2020

Minnie Fox Manley, a resident of Valley Grande, AL passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 99. She was loved by everyone and known to most as "Granny". She loved spending time with her family, playing Yahtzee, going to the casino...

Apr 10, 2020

Minnie Fox Manley, a resident of Valley Grande, AL passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 99. She was loved by everyone and known to most as "Granny". She loved spending time with her family, playing Yahtzee, going to the casino...

Apr 10, 2020

Geri Ellzey Craig passed away on April 10, 2020 at her home in Montgomery, Alabama. She was 79. Geri was born in Laurel, Mississippi on March 4, 1941, and grew up in Selma, Alabama, where she graduated from Albert G. Parrish High School. Geri was a finalist in the 1959 and 1960 Miss Alabama pageants, earning a scholarship to...

Apr 5, 2020

Aulsey William Lassitter passed away on April 5, 2020 at the age of 69.

He is preceded in death by his parents: William Paul and Era Mae Lassitter; and sister: Elaine Lassitter Potter.

Mr. Lassitter is survived by his wife: Connie Jean Connell Lassitter; Son: Daniel (Mary Ann) Lassitter; daughter: Karen Lassitter Morgan (Jeff Smith)...

Apr 5, 2020

Thelma Jane Freeman went home to be with her Lord Sunday,  April 5, 2020 at the age of 85.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewitt Freeman; daughter, Gina Freeman Friede; parents, James and Thelma Smith; stepmother, Chloe Smith; sister, Dale Edmonson and brother, Jerry Smith.

She is survived by her daughters, Shelia Freeman,...

Apr 5, 2020

Grace Aileen Smedley died April 5, 2020 at the age of 103 in Tallahassee, Florida. She was born November 3, 1916 to O. D. Robertson and Sarah Bertha Robertson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert O. Smedley and daughter, Sally Knight.

She is survived by her children, Clay (Jane) Smedley and Marsha...

Apr 3, 2020

Mr. William Tyus Chandler age 76 of Autaugaville, passed away on April 3, 2020 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. He was born October 25, 1943 in Maplesville to the late Lawrence M. Chandler, Sr. and the late Velma Harrison. He was a former life insurance agent. He is survived by his siblings, Annie Hall (Kenneth "Dick"), Mary Middlebrooks, and Lawrence...

Apr 3, 2020

Mr. William Tyus Chandler age 76 of Autaugaville, passed away on April 3, 2020 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. He was born October 25, 1943 in Maplesville to the late Lawrence M. Chandler, Sr. and the late Velma Harrison. He was a former life insurance agent. He is survived by his siblings, Annie Hall (Kenneth "Dick"), Mary Middlebrooks, and Lawrence...

Apr 1, 2020

Mr. Jimmy "Jim" H. Ellis, Jr. age 50 of Orrville, passed away on April 1, 2020 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. He was born February 2, 1970 to the late Jimmy H. Ellis, Sr. and the Mildred Martin. He was an insurance agent with Mutual Savings Insurance and also owned M & M Grocery for a number of...

Apr 1, 2020

Mr. Jimmy "Jim" H. Ellis, Jr. age 50 of Orrville, passed away on April 1, 2020 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. He was born February 2, 1970 to the late Jimmy H. Ellis, Sr. and the Mildred Martin. He was an insurance agent with Mutual Savings Insurance and also owned M & M Grocery for a number of...

Mar 31, 2020

Anita Louise Bradley Williams went to be with her savior March 31, 2020. She was born June 24, 1936 in Sylacauga, to Clemmie Adams Bradley and Houston Edward Bradley. She was preceded in death by her parents and Sister Joy Marie Bradley

Anita is Survived by her husband of sixty five years Allen Williams children...

Mar 26, 2020

Bonnie Evelyn Andrews Johnson, age 86, won her victory on Thursday, March 26, 2020, entering into her eternal reward and reuniting with her husband, Preston and family. Evelyn and Preston spent their lives preparing for eternity and now have gained their reward.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Preston Odene Johnson; parents,...

Mar 23, 2020

Jerry Ray Osborne age 73 of Selma passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Selma Health and Rehab. He was born in Indiana on July 28, 1946 to the late James W. and Beatrice Osborne. He is survived by his sibling Donna Walker; niece, Michelle Barrett; and nephew, Billy (Jessica) Barrett and great niece, Elizabeth Barrett. The family will...

Mar 23, 2020

Mary Ruth Collins Harrell was born January 13, 1933.  She rejoined her husband Clyde in heaven on March 23, 2020.  She had a long, happy and good life, and brought happiness and joy to all who knew her. She was a woman of faith and lived it daily. She had many jobs over the years, but helping Clyde open...

Mar 22, 2020

Troy O. Stokes, Sr. age 84 of Valley Grande, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. He was born July 5, 1935 in Mississippi to the late Everett Stokes and the late Hilda Nichols Stokes. He was a retired Lieutenant with the Selma Police Department after 27 1/2 years of service and he...

Mar 22, 2020

Doris Frances Henderson Grindle, age 61, of Millbrook, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020.

She is preceded by her husband: Charles Leroy “Lee” Grindle Jr.; parents: Lee Andis and Lessie Mae Henderson; and brother: Judson Lee Henderson.

Mrs. Grindle is survived by her son: Jason (Carlee) Grindle and their son: Cooper...

Mar 13, 2020

Jimmy Edward Chandler passed away March 13, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born June 15, 1951 to the late Lester Edward Chandler and Hattie Green Chandler.

He is survived by his cousins, Melinda (Bobby) Fancher, Betty McKey, Debbie (George) Gray, Angela (Tasso) Knight and Susan (Danny) York and aunt, Jean Green.

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