Obituaries

George Register, Jr.

Aug 30, 2018

George Radford Register, Jr. passed away at his home on August 30, 2018.

George was born on February 5th, 1944, in Pensacola, Florida. He attended Marion Military Institute and graduated from The University of Alabama where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. George moved to Selma, Alabama, after his marriage to Evelyn Jackson where he...

Don Meeks

Aug 27, 2018

Don Meeks, age 73, of Marion Jct., AL, passed away August 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Issac Britten Meeks and Lillian George Meeks, and sisters, Lacy Meeks and Rhonda Meeks. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Meeks; children, Jerry "Doc" Meeks (Michelle), Wendy Ledbetter (Tony), Misti Denmark (Heath), Michael Huffman (Denise) and Krystle Walker (Quinton); sister,...

Bill Newson, Jr.

Aug 26, 2018

Bill Newson, Jr., born November 18, 1945 in Selma, AL, passed away August 26, 2018. He entered the USAF in July of 1970 and served twenty one years. After his military retirement he joined the Selma Fire Department and served fifteen years. Bill loved to hunt and fish and was given the nick name "Buckmaster." He loved his place on...

Bill Newson, Jr.

Aug 26, 2018

Bill Newson, Jr., born November 18, 1945 in Selma, AL, passed away August 26, 2018. He entered the USAF in July of 1970 and served twenty one years. After his military retirement he joined the Selma Fire Department and served fifteen years. Bill loved to hunt and fish and was given the nick name "Buckmaster." He loved his place on...

MIchael Quaranto

Aug 24, 2018

Michael William QuarantoMemorial service for Michael will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.Mr. Michael, age 69, of Meridian passed August 24, 2018 at his home.He was an avid deer hunter, devoted husband and loyal employee for the city of Meridian. He loved...

MIchael Quaranto

Aug 24, 2018

Michael William QuarantoMemorial service for Michael will be held Saturday, September 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.Mr. Michael, age 69, of Meridian passed August 24, 2018 at his home.He was an avid deer hunter, devoted husband and loyal employee for the city of Meridian. He loved...

Timothy Cook

Aug 20, 2018

Timothy Paul Cook passed away August 20, 2018 at the age of 50. He was born April 5, 1968 to Thomas Wesley and Helen Pugh Cook.

He is survived by his mother, Helen Pugh Cook; sister, Georgia (Mark) Harris; brothers, Raymond (Kay) Cook, Curtis (Janie) Cook, Charles (Susan) Cook and Roger (Missy) Cook and numerous nieces and...

Anna Lucas

Aug 19, 2018

Anna Elizabeth Lucas passed away August 19, 2018 at the age of 89. She was born August 3, 1929 to James A. Whitney and Anna E. Smith.

Mrs. Lucas was preceded in death by her son, James Howard Lucas and daughter, Gail Lucas Godfrey.

She is survived by her family; Anna E. Kinred, Eric V....

Ruby Reed

Aug 17, 2018

Ruby Irene Reed, age 90, of Prattville, AL, passed away August 17, 2018.She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Ada Fulgham; husband, Isaac Reed and daughter, Janelle Love.Surviving are her children, Wayne (Deborah) Reed and Dennis (Betty) Reed; grandchildren, Doug (Lisa) Hemphill, Jeff (Mary) Hemphill, Robbie Winters (Albert Stray), Stephanie Reed, Deidra (Jessica) Fellows, Dennis (Rachele) Reed,...

Ruby Reed

Aug 17, 2018

Ruby Irene Reed, age 90, of Prattville, AL, passed away August 17, 2018.She was preceded in death by her parents, Phillip and Ada Fulgham; husband, Isaac Reed and daughter, Janelle Love.Surviving are her children, Wayne (Deborah) Reed and Dennis (Betty) Reed; grandchildren, Doug (Lisa) Hemphill, Jeff (Mary) Hemphill, Robbie Winters (Albert Stray), Stephanie Reed, Deidra (Jessica) Fellows, Dennis (Rachele) Reed,...

Sarah Bridges

Aug 15, 2018

Sarah Lourine Deason Bridges. age 91, of Selma, AL, passed away August 15, 2018. She was preceded in death by her, husband, Donald Clyde Bridges; parents, Ernest and Tishie Deason; one sister; four brothers and son, William Perry Owings. Surviving are her children, Debbie (Richard) Downs; grandson, Justin (April) Downs and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday,...

Etha (Reta) Smitherman

Aug 11, 2018

Etha R (Reta) Legrone Smitherman, age 78, of Valley Grande, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Northside Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Blake officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow at Pineview Memory Gardens. Visitation will begin at 10:00 Tuesday at the...

Cebie Thompson

Aug 11, 2018

Mrs. Cebie Inez Thompson of Troy, Alabama and formerly of Selma, Alabama passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the age of 95.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Thompson; daughter, Sandra and sisters, Mae and Bonnie. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Her welcoming arms and servant’s heart reflected...

Joseph Vining, Jr.

Aug 9, 2018

Joseph Clyde Vining Jr., age 62, of Selma, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home.

He was preceded by his father: Joseph Clyde Vining, Sr.; and his brother: Jerry Lynn Vining.

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Debra Friday

Aug 8, 2018

Debra Yvonne Friday, age 65, of Selma, AL, passed away August 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Obie and Myrtis Patterson and brother, Ricky Patterson. She is survived by her husband, Tim Friday; children, Ronnie Ammons, Heath Ammons, Bernice Lane, Lynn Harris, Greg Harris, Monica (Richard) Dodd, Tammy Headley and Ashley (Jeremy) Riner; brother, Mickey Patterson;...

Ada Kynard

Aug 8, 2018

Ada Dee Kynard passed away on August 8, 2018 at the age of 94. She was born September 7, 1923 to Henry and Lilly Cochran.

Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at New Live Oak Cemetery with Aaron Ellis officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Friday evening...

Debra Friday

Aug 8, 2018

Debra Yvonne Friday, age 65, of Selma, AL, passed away August 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Obie and Myrtis Patterson and brother, Ricky Patterson. She is survived by her husband, Tim Friday; children, Ronnie Ammons, Heath Ammons, Bernice Lane, Lynn Harris, Greg Harris, Monica (Richard) Dodd, Tammy Headley and Ashley (Jeremy) Riner; brother, Mickey Patterson;...

Ronald Earby, Sr.

Aug 7, 2018

Ronald Edward Earby, age 56, of Selma, AL, passed away August 7, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Virginia Earby; and brothers, Ray Earby, Billy Poynor, Sr. and Keith Earby. He is survived by his; children, Krystal Long (Wayne), Jessica Earby, Mallory Earby and Ronald Earby, Jr; sister, Stephanie Tarver; grandchildren, Mae Long, Skylar Lee,...

Floyd Wilson

Aug 2, 2018

Floyd "Billy" E. Wilson, age 80, of Demopolis, AL and formerly from Valley Grande, AL, passed away August 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Jo Wilson; parents, Floyd and Mamie Wilson and daughter, Sonya Kay Harbin. Surviving are his children, Cynthia (Shane) Cain, Donna (David) Cleveland and Bobbi (Neal) Basarich, eight siblings, nine grandchildren and...

Betty Lucas

Aug 2, 2018

Betty Hurst Lucas passed away August 2, 2018 at the age of 91. She was born October 26, 1926 to the late Henry Lee Hurst and Bertha Lee Burge Hurst.

She has been reunited with her husband, Harbard Claxton Lucas; son; John Harbard Lucas; her parents; brothers, Bill, James, Harris, Jack and Robert Hurst and sister, Martha...