Obituaries

Jan 22, 2018

Edna Faye Anthony, age 80, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away January 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. P. Anthony; daughter, Brenda Lawley; parents, James A. and Linnie S. Smith; brothers, Carl Smith and sisters, Sarah Smitherman and Jessie Lee Smith. Surviving are her children, Debra (Benny) Hollingshead, Mike (Brenda) Anthony, Rocky (Kim) Anthony and...

Jan 22, 2018

Mabel Grindle Piper, age 85, of Mobile, Alabama, formerly of Selma, passed away January 22, 2018, following a lengthy illness. Her love and devotion to everything in her life always revolved around her love and devotion to her family.

She is survived by 4 daughters: Debbie Piper (Ron) Pelletier of Mobile, AL; Gina Piper (Steve)...

Jan 20, 2018

Virginia Allen England, age 92, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away January 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Earle England; parents, Garrett and Nell Oxford and brother, Garrett Oxford, Jr. Surviving are her sisters-in-law, Carolyn Long, Lillian England Acton and Emily England; special friends, Charlene Osbourn and Buddy Hughes, and several nieces, nephews and cousins....

Jan 20, 2018

Virginia Allen England, age 92, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away January 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Earle England; parents, Garrett and Nell Oxford and brother, Garrett Oxford, Jr. Surviving are her sisters-in-law, Carolyn Long, Lillian England Acton and Emily England; special friends, Charlene Osbourn and Buddy Hughes, and several nieces, nephews and cousins....

Jan 20, 2018

Herman Edward Majors (February 6, 1940 – January 20, 2018)

Herman Majors, of Orrville, was called Home on Saturday, January 20th at 10 p.m. following a long illness.

Herman was born February 6, 1940, in Selma to John Pope (J.P.) and Marie Baker Majors, the oldest of three sons and the...

Jan 20, 2018

James Edgar Watson, age 69, of Valley Grande, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018.

He is preceded by his father: Charles C. Watson; brother: Charles C. Watson Jr.; and sister: Marie Hampton.

Mr. Watson is survived by his mother: Betty Mae Watson; sisters: Patricia Watson, Virginia Clibrey; and brother: Larry Watson....

Jan 19, 2018

Nell W. Driver passed away January 19, 2018, at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Driver, Sr.; and parents, Mary C. Cleveland and William M. Witt. She is survived by her sister, Ruth W. Patton; children, Rev. Dr. Charles B. (Kathy) Driver Jr. and Gaynor Driver (Gary) Griffin; grandchildren, Jeremy Driver,...

Jan 18, 2018

Arthur "Buddy" Thomas, Jr. passed away on January 18, 2018. He was born October 31, 1938 to the late Arthur Thomas, Sr. and Katie Chandler Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Tolen Wilson Thomas; daughter, Elizabeth (John) Stoudenmire; son, Arthur (Debbie) Thomas, III; brother, Don Thomas; sisters, Evelyn Baxter and Marie Eaton; grandchildren, Randy (Candace)...

Jan 18, 2018

Arthur "Buddy" Thomas, Jr. passed away on January 18, 2018. He was born October 31, 1938 to the late Arthur Thomas, Sr. and Katie Chandler Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Tolen Wilson Thomas; daughter, Elizabeth (John) Stoudenmire; son, Arthur (Debbie) Thomas, III; brother, Don Thomas; sisters, Evelyn Baxter and Marie Eaton; grandchildren, Randy (Candace)...

Jan 18, 2018

William Goodman passed away January 18, 2018 at the age of 70. He was born December 17, 1947 to the late Wilburn Goodman and Susie Mae Watford.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Goodman.

He is survived by his son, James Goodman; brothers, Jimmy Goodman, Wilburn Goodman, Jr., Wayne Goodman and Tommy...

Jan 18, 2018

Jimmy Lloyd Burton passed away January 18, 2018 at the age of 73. He was born July 17, 1944 to the late T.A. and Abbie Burton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Burton; sisters, Evie Hudson and Estelle Gates; brothers, Woodrow Burton, Ray Burton and Rayford Burton; great-grandson, Jonathan Hendrix Burton and nephews,...

Jan 17, 2018

Kaye Jacobs Poe, age 54, of Valley Grande, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at No Limit Church, 92 Deepwoods Drive, Valley Grande, AL 36701 with Rev. Matthew Klimis officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Burial will follow at Pineview Memory Gardens.

Mrs....

Jan 16, 2018

Clayton Vernon Rollins, 68, of Lowndsboro, AL passed away January 16, 2018. Mr. Rollins was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Idazee Rollins; sister, Bernice Kelley; and brother, Charles N. Rollins. Mr. Rollins is survived by his wife, Tammy Howerton; son, Charles Rollins; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20,...

Jan 16, 2018

Jack Webster Lawrence passed away on January 16, 2018 at the age of 80. He was born January 20, 1937 to the late Ervin and Sara Lawrence. He is preceded in death by his wife, Sally Lawrence; brothers, Richard Lawrence and Oliver Lawrence and sister, Donnie Diamond.

Mr. Lawrence is survived by his children, Shirley Faye Lawrence...

Jan 15, 2018

June Meyer Calame passed away on January 15, 2018.  She was preceded in death by her husband Lee N. Calame, Jr.

She is survived by her children, Lee N. Calame, III (Wanda), John C. Calame (Janet), and Jessica Singleton, and her nephew Edwin R. Calame, Jr. (Cindy). She has six grandchildren, Amanda Hood (Jerry), Matt Calame (Amy),...

Jan 14, 2018

Patricia Lynn Harris, age 50, of Prattville, AL, passed away January 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Dunaway; mother, Barbara Meadows Harris and sister, Sherri Weathers. Surviving are her husband, Jimmy Harris, Jr.; children, Taylor (Emily) Harris and Candace Harris; brother, Andrew (Marina) Dunaway; sisters, Kathy Fain, Martha (Jeffrey) Polman, and Jennifer (Terry) Woods; grandson;...

Jan 14, 2018

Patricia Lynn Harris, age 50, of Prattville, AL, passed away January 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Dunaway; mother, Barbara Meadows Harris and sister, Sherri Weathers. Surviving are her husband, Jimmy Harris, Jr.; children, Taylor (Emily) Harris and Candace Harris; brother, Andrew (Marina) Dunaway; sisters, Kathy Fain, Martha (Jeffrey) Polman, and Jennifer (Terry) Woods; grandson;...

Jan 14, 2018

Ernest Lamar Casey, Jr. passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018 at the age of 86 surrounded by his family. He was born May 12, 1931 to the late Ernest Lamar Casey, Sr. and Mamie Lois Jackson Casey.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Harris Casey.

He is survived by his son, Jack...

Jan 14, 2018

FUNERAL SERVICE RESCHEDULED DUE TO ICED OVER AND IMPASSABLE ROADS Funeral services will be Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Saundra DeRamus Huffman passed away January 14, 2018 at the age of 73. She was born March...

Jan 12, 2018

Brenda Fae Chapman, age 69, of Selma, AL, passed away January 12, 2018. She is preceded in death by her father, Allen Pugh; brother, Bruce Pugh and an infant child. She is survived by her husband, Leonard Chapman; daughter, Valerie Faith Chapman; mother, Euna Pugh; sisters, Patricia Smith and Joyce Pugh; brother, Glenn (Arethia "Nile") Pugh; grandson, Christopher Xavier Cochran...