Obituaries

Feb 5, 2019

James Lawrence McCarthy passed away February 5, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born November 23, 1934 in Middleton, Ohio to the late Arthur William McCarthy and Margaret E Boyle McCarthy.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Carnahan; granddaughter, Heather Marie McCarthy and brothers, Michael McCarthy and Patrick McCarthy.

He...

Feb 4, 2019

Corey Dylan Lee died February 4, 2019 at the age of 23.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Maurice Macon Lee, Sr., Cathey Solomon Lee and Roger P. Burton.

He is survived by his son, Sawyer Travis Mitchell; parents, Maurice "Mark" (Susan) Lee, Jr. and Tami Wéinberger; sisters, Kaitlyn Lee, April Helms (Corey)...

Feb 3, 2019

Danny Wayne Jones, age 54, passed away on February 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cora Jean Belcher Jones. He is survived by his children, Anna Marie Jones, Michael Jones, and Stephanie (Aaron) Adams; father, Mac Jones; sisters, Nita (Glenn) Odom and Melissa Wright; grandchildren, Christopher Lee Cochran Jr., Shelbie Adams, and Tucker Adams; nieces, Courtney...

Jan 30, 2019

Dylon Reid Smitherman, age 18, of Selma, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 30, 2019.

Dylon was a special person with a profound love for our Lord and for other people. He not only sought to love the Lord our God with all of his heart, mind and soul, but he lived out his faith...

Jan 26, 2019

Dr. Martha K. Hicks, of Opp, AL and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away January 26, 2019 at the age of 65 after a two year battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Robert and Frances Earline Hicks. Surviving are her siblings, Betty Hicks Elliott (Raymond), Kenneth E. Hicks (Kay), Nancy Hicks Cole (Leroy) and...

Jan 25, 2019

Earnest H. Brown, Jr. of Selma, AL, passed away January 25, 2019 at the age of 75. He was preceded in death by his father, Earnest Henry Brown, Sr. and mother, Marjorie R. Wilcox Brown Ellis. Earnest was a veteran in peace time and the Vietnam era. He served in the Air Force from January 3, 1963 to December 12,...

Jan 25, 2019

Her children rise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.  Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

Joy Perry Frith, aged 89, passed away at her home in Selma, Alabama on January 25, 2019, surrounded by her loving children and dedicated caregivers.

Joy is survived...

Jan 24, 2019

Doris Jean Green, age 85, of Selma, AL, passed away January 24, 2019 She was preceded in death by her husband, T. L. Green; son, Gary Phillip Green; parents, Harvey and Lola Davis; grandson, Chad Draime; brother William A. Davis and sister, Helen Ratliff. Surviving are her children, Ila Jean Green (Eddie) Thornton, Genett Green Draime Bullard and Anita Kay...

Jan 23, 2019

Marjorie Pearl Pugh Britton, age 91, of Pike Rd, AL passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home with Rev. Don White officiating. Burial will follow at New Live Oak Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

She...

Jan 22, 2019

Darra Ruth Stone, age 58, of Selma, AL, passed away January 22, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, B.D. And Billie Stone. Surviving are her sister, Denice Clark; niece, April Clark; nephew, michael D. (Dee Griffin) Clark and cousin, Katrina Stone Wooten.

Jan 22, 2019

Myra Lucille Hudson, age 97, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with severe dementia. She was born September 30, 1921 to the late Gus and Jimmie Russell.

She as preceded in death by her husbands, Edward Hudson, Raymond Bledsoe and Roy Twilley; children, Wayne Hudson, Murry Hudson, Bill Hudson and Ray Bledsoe;...

Jan 19, 2019

Shannon Cooper passed away January 19, 2019.

The family will be holding private services. Burial will take place at New Live Oak Cemetery in Selma with Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to The American Cancer Society.

Jan 18, 2019

William Craig Longcrier, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 at the age of 61. He was preceded in death by his father, William Burns Longcrier and sister, Laura Ann Getchell. Craig is survived by his wife, Wren Longcrier; daughters, Nita Longcrier and Monica (BooBoo) Farley; mother, Lola Longcrier; sister, Sue Longcrier; sister-in-law, Darlene (Brinton) Parker; grandchildren, Randall Stoudenmire and Paisley...

Jan 17, 2019

Nell Whidby Mooney, 70, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents; James and Mary Elizabeth Whidby and her father-in-law, Neal Arrington Mooney.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jack; brother, Jim (Bobbie) Whidby; sons, Neal and James; grandchildren, Robbie, Katie, Jackson, Helen,...

Jan 17, 2019

Edwin Roy Ember, son of the late Sally and Harold Ember was born on December 18, 1925 in Brooklyn, New York. He died on January 17, 2019 in Marion, Alabama.

He was preceded by his wife of 37 years, Connie Nimrod Ember.

He is survived by his sons, Steve (Jan) Ember of Sarasota, Florida and...

Jan 16, 2019

William Auther Ledbetter passed away January 16, 2019 at the age of 78. He was born January 20, 1940 to the late William R. Ledbetter and Zebudah DeRamus Ledbetter.

He was preceded in death by eight siblings.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean Wilkerson Ledbetter; children, Teresa Cammack, William “Tony” (Wendy) Ledbetter...

Jan 12, 2019

Jimmy Frank Webb, age 82, of Selma, AL, passed away January 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie Webb; parents, Henry and Wilma Webb; step-daughter, Linda Fields and brothers, Benny Stone and Henry Webb, Jr. Surviving are his brother, George (Marie) Webb; niece, Mandy Webb; nephew, Cory Webb; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Stone and Carolyn Sanderson; step-granddaughter, Carmen...

Jan 11, 2019

Clarence Jonathan "Johnny" Poe, age 59, passed away on January 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Virginia Poe.Johnny is survived by his wife, Shirley Poe; daughter, Jennifer (Dave) Chu; grandchildren, Grayson Samuel Chu and Marleigh Wren Chu; brother, Tommy (Vickie) Poe; sister, Linda (Buddy) Howorth; numerous nieces and nephews. He was employed with Bush...

Jan 9, 2019

Mary K. Henderson, age 97, of Selma, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

Graveside services will be 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Pineview Memory Gardens with Chris Bridges officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be at Lawrence Funeral Home Saturday from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

She is...

Jan 9, 2019

Charlie Frank Horton passed away January 9, 2019 at the age of 77. He was born June 29, 1941 to the late Carl William Horton and Jeannie Addie Wilkerson Horton.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pam Horton (Robert) Cotter; siblings, James Horton, William (Beatrice) Horton and Caroline (Duelon) Buxton and brother-in-law, Howard White.