Obituaries

Feb 19, 2020

Donald F. Zimmerman age 90 of Selma, passed away on February 19, 2020 at Merry Wood Lodge Nursing Home in Elmore, AL. He was born January 14, 1930 in Minnesota to the late David Zimmerman and the late Elsi Wood Zimmerman. He retired as a Tech Sgt (TSgt) with the United States Air Force. He is survived by his children,...

Feb 19, 2020

Patricia Sue "Patsy" Watson Hooks, a resident of Loxley, Alabama for almost 30 years, passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. "Pat" was born on January 10, 1951 in Selma, Alabama. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses for many years, Pat enjoyed learning about the Bible and sharing what she learned with others. She was an employee of...

Feb 13, 2020

Barbara Oates Hillman Byrd passed away February 13, 2020 at the age of 88. She was born December 28, 1931 to the late Rev. James Gilbert Hillman and Hilda Eva Langford Hillman.

A memorial service will be held at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Jerry Light officiating. Interment...

Feb 12, 2020

Mary Woods Epp passed away February 12, 2020 at the age of 90 at her home in Marion Junction, Alabama. She was born October 25, 1929 to the late Marion T.B. Woods and Mary Ella Thornton Woods.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie LeRoy Epp and son, Roy Epp.

She is survived...

Feb 8, 2020

John Holland Hogg, II, a resident of Summerdale, Alabama, passed away on February 8, 2020, at the age of 56. He was born on November 13, 1963 in Selma, Alabama to the late Donald Ray Hogg, Sr and Margaret Hogg. He grew up in Uniontown, Alabama and attended Southern Academy in Greensboro, Alabama.

Holland was...

Feb 4, 2020

Mildred Jean Hill Gray age 86 of Selma, passed away on February 4, 2020 at Southland Nursing Home is Marion. She was born May 3, 1933 in Butler Springs, AL to the Floyd Hill and the late Grace Saucer Hill. She was a former bookkeeper. She is survived by her son-in-law, Johnny Epperson; grandchildren, Lesley (Kenneth), Wayne (Nina), and Tiffany...

Jan 31, 2020

Cynthia Ann “Cindi” Jones Dobbs passed away January 31, 2020 at the age of 72.

She was preceded in death by her son, Charlie Wolfe; father, J.W. Jones and brother, Glen Jones.

She is survived by her son, Jeff Wolfe; Godchildren, Whittney Ross and Drew Ross; 97 year old mother, Opal Jones; grandsons, Hunter (Nikki)...

Jan 27, 2020

Alvis "AL" Frith went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2020 at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Frith; daughter, Crystal Nichols of Prattville; son, Darran (Gayla) Frith of Tuscaloosa; granddaughters, Casey Nichols and Taylor Albright; sister, Sherry Maluda; nieces and nephews; and close friend, David Hulsey. He is preceded in death...

Jan 25, 2020

On January 25, 2020 James Lester Small, Sr. took his heavenly flight at the age of 72, surrounded by his family. He was born July 21, 1947 to W.H. and Ruby Small. James married Joyce, the love of his life, on August 19, 1967.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Small; children, Jimbo...

Jan 24, 2020

James David Clibrey Jr., age 50, of Selma, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020.

He is preceded by his father: James David Clibrey Sr; and sister: Lisa Michelle Clibrey.

Mr. Clibrey is survived by his mother: Virginia Nell Clibrey; aunt: Pat Watson, Cheryl (Roland) Maxwell; and uncles: Larry Watson and Charles...

Jan 18, 2020

Loretta Mae Adams passed away January 18, 2020 at the age of 79. She was born February 16, 1940 to the late Plez Henry Adams and Cora Rose Slowik Adams.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Adams Wardwell and Shirley Adams Pierce and sister-in-law, Sara Fox Adams.

She is survived by her...

Jan 17, 2020

George Earl Nicholson, 69, passed away December 30, 2019, at his home in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by loved ones.

George had a successful career in both banking and recycling, but he was most proud of his family.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Wallis Brown Nicholson; his children, Jennifer Campbell (Adam), Carl...

Jan 12, 2020

George Grathen Humphryes, Sr. age 75 of Montgomery and formerly of Selma passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Hillview Terrace Rehab Select in Montgomery. He was born in Alabama on February 11, 1944 to Perry Humphryes and Naomi Sanders Humphryes. He was a firefighter. He is survived by his children, Cindy Anderson, Dena (Michael) Clayton, Ronda (Mark) Smith,...

Jan 9, 2020

Bernice Traywick Jones age 92 of Montgomery and formerly of Selma, passed away on January 9, 2020 at Crowne Health Care in Montgomery. She was born in Chilton County on October 19, 1927 to Roy Traywick and Lera Miller Traywick. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Byron Jones and Connie (John) Ivey; grandchildren, Natalie Jones (Patrick)...

Jan 8, 2020

Ruby Paulette Harris Robertson age 76 of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home. She was born on October 10, 1943 to the late Jessie Edward Harris and the late Ruby Irene Bearden Harris. She was homemaker. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jack Robertson; sons, Edward (Angela) Robertson, David (Becky) Robertson, and...

Jan 6, 2020

Elton Ashley McGaha, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama passed away January 6, 2020 at the age of 88.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty Black McGaha, his parents, William Elonzo and Evie Inez McGaha along with siblings, Morris, Everett, Colon, Leon, Melba, Thelma, and Eldred.

Mr. McGaha was born...

Jan 5, 2020

Pauline J. “Polly” Skinner passed away January 5, 2020 at the age of 81. She was born August 9, 1938 to the late Charlie Steward and Lela Kornegay Steward.

Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Casey Church of Christ Cemetery with Minister Tim Richburg officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home...

Jan 3, 2020

Lois Mae Farmer age 86 of Selma, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at her home. She was born in Ohio on June 16, 1933 to the late George and Helen Mae Gill. She worked in human resources for 41 years as a payroll clerk. She is survived by her husband, Roy Farmer; children, Susan (Daryl) Allday and Curtis...

Jan 2, 2020

Betty Faye McCloud Rochester passed away January 2, 2020 at the age of 73.

She was preceded in death by her father, Junior Neal McCloud; brother, Earnest Steve (Hilda) McCloud and stepfathers, Clarence Frith and Joe Connor.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Rod Junior Rochester; children, Rod Darrin Rochester, Sherri Crystal...

Dec 30, 2019

Stanley Brooks Day passed away December 30, 2019 at the age of 80. He was born July 12, 1939 to the late Frank Melvin Day and Mildred Russell Day.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, Russell C. Day, Jack Day and Jimmy Day.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Lynne...