Obituaries

May 19, 2018

Sherri Hardy Miller, 46, was suddenly taken to meet her Heavenly Father at her home on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Sherri was born and raised in Plantersville, AL. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Oliver and Nolvice Bearden and Dalene Mull; three uncles, Wayne Mott, Eulin Houston, and Wayne Hardy.

Sherri is survived...

May 17, 2018

Sara Mae Davis, age 93, of Brevard, NC and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away May 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lewis E. Davis and Charles W. Vinson; brothers, Louis Friday and Lucious Friday and sisters, Evelene Downs and Perry Dean Cooper. Surviving are her son, William O. "Billy" Vinson and his wife Davelyn; grandchildren,...

May 17, 2018

Sara Mae Davis, age 93, of Brevard, NC and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away May 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lewis E. Davis and Charles W. Vinson; brothers, Louis Friday and Lucious Friday and sisters, Evelene Downs and Perry Dean Cooper. Surviving are her son, William O. "Billy" Vinson and his wife Davelyn; grandchildren,...

May 17, 2018

Cecil M. Gayle, Jr. died at his home in Selma on May 17, 2018. He was born September 27, 1937 in Selma Alabama to Ethlyn Bennett and Cecil M. Gayle, Sr.

He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Selma.

He was preceded in death by his partner of 26 years: Kenneth Roy...

May 17, 2018

Linda Pearl Walker passed away May 17, 2018 at the age of 70. She was born February 11, 1948 to the late Sinclair Walker and Dorothy Lane Holley Walker.

She is survived by her sons; David M. (Candace) Nelson, Clarence H. Hodges, Jr. and Walker R. Hodges; daughter, Kristine N. (Leo) Peralta; six grandchildren; sister, Carol W....

May 17, 2018

Frances Campbell Taylor, 96, passed away at 9pm Thursday May 17 at Park Place rest home here in Selma Alabama.  Mrs. Taylor was proceeded in death by her Husband, Earl Lundsford Taylor, her mother, Roberta Stuart Campbell,  father Joseph Shelton Campbell , and Sister Roberta Campbell Fiveash.  She is Survived by her 3 children, Earl Lundsford Taylor Jr. of...

May 17, 2018

Richard Ferris Trammel August 13, 1956 – May 17, 2018 61 Years old

Richard Trammel’s struggle with ALS ended on May 17, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Ferris Trammel.

He is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Linda Kay Derry.

He is...

May 16, 2018

The family held private services.

May 15, 2018

Joseph Casper "Joey" Baker, Jr., age 63, of Selma, AL, passed away May 15, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Janice Baker; children, Joseph Casper Baker III, William (Noel) Baker and Phillip (Brooke) Baker; step-children, Tony Hughes, Kelly (John) Ray, Trent (Susan) Hughes and Kara (William) Pardue; brothers, Tommy (Tara) Baker and Ricky (Cindy) Baker; sisters, Sylvia (Gene) McCormick...

May 14, 2018

Louise Alexander Roberts passed away May 14, 2018 at the age of 82. She was born November 25, 1935 to the late Robert E. Lee Williams and Vera Lorene Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Alexander.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home....

May 12, 2018

Rex Alton Rushing passed away May 12, 2018 at the age of 58.

He was born September 23, 1959 to the late Curtis Levelle Rushing and Veleria Gertrude Hendrix.

He is survived by his brother, Curtis Rushing, Jr.; niece Christina (Blake) Fitts and great-newphew, Cruz Moore.

The family will hold a memorial service at...

May 11, 2018

Vicki Lynn Manning passed away May 11, 2018 at the age of 67. She was born May 23, 1950 to Orrville and Mabel Brewer.

A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. James Bozeman officiating.

She was preceded in...

May 7, 2018

JoAnn Adkison, wife of Louie "Country Boy" Adkison for fifty-nine years, passed away May 7, 2018 at the age of 79. JoAnn was a member of Houston Park Church of Christ in Selma, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Mary Bell Wise Smith and brothers, Earnest Smith, Jr., Fred Smith, William Smith, Willard Smith and...

May 7, 2018

JoAnn Adkison, wife of Louie "Country Boy" Adkison for fifty-nine years, passed away May 7, 2018 at the age of 79. JoAnn was a member of Houston Park Church of Christ in Selma, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Mary Bell Wise Smith and brothers, Earnest Smith, Jr., Fred Smith, William Smith, Willard Smith and...

May 7, 2018

JoAnn Adkison, wife of Louie "Country Boy" Adkison for fifty-nine years, passed away May 7, 2018 at the age of 79. JoAnn was a member of Houston Park Church of Christ in Selma, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Mary Bell Wise Smith and brothers, Earnest Smith, Jr., Fred Smith, William Smith, Willard Smith and...

May 2, 2018

Susan Phillips Haugen, age 71, of Selma, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2018 from complications of diabetes.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Ronald “Frog” Haugen; and parents: E.P. and Edna Phillips.

Susan is survived by her daughter: Robin Haugen Tate (Josh); son: Scott H. Haugen; grandson: Taylor Haugen;...

May 2, 2018

Ramona Trammell Kincey passed away in Auburn, Alabama, on May 2, 2018. She was born on July 4, 1928.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John Holden Kincey, Sr. Her parents Harry Tramell and Alice Cunningham Trammell.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Wood (Randy) of Lillian, Alabama, son, Johnny Kincey (Karen) of Auburn,...

May 1, 2018

Gary W. Hearon passed away May 1, 2018 at the age of 68. He was born March 12, 1950 to the late Andrew and Katie Hearon.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jim Brown.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara "Ann" Hearon; son, Chris (Angelia) Hearon; grandchildren, Kaleb Huckabee, Chase...

Apr 30, 2018

Kaye Wilkinson Knight,74, died at her home on Monday, April 30, 2018. She is survived by her.husband, of 52 years, B. Ramsey Knight as well as two dogs, Minnie Pearl, Hope and Gracie the cat.

She is predeceased by her parents, Robert D. and Dorothy J. Wilkinson as well as a very special sister-in-law and classmate, Carol...

Apr 28, 2018

Henry A. Mizelle, at the advanced age of 99 years, passed away at his home following a sudden decline in health on April 28, 2018, which brought to a close a long, active and useful Life. He was surrounded by his family.

Henry A. was born January 22, 1919 in Bertie County, Windsor, North Carolina to Henry...