Obituaries

Sep 12, 2017

Robert Lane "Rocky" Howell, age 63, of Selma, AL, passed away September 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Harmon Howell, Jr.; mother, Eloise Grindle Wales; sister, Patricia Lewis and brother-n-law, Jimmie Lewis. Surviving are his daughter, Kristie (Steve) Hagan; sisters, Betty (Steve) Lawrence; Sandra Flournoy and Vivian (Garry) Clem; grandchildren, ShyAnne Howell and Zachary Hagan, and...

Sep 12, 2017

Robert Lane "Rocky" Howell, age 63, of Selma, AL, passed away September 12, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Harmon Howell, Jr.; mother, Eloise Grindle Wales; sister, Patricia Lewis and brother-n-law, Jimmie Lewis. Surviving are his daughter, Kristie (Steve) Hagan; sisters, Betty (Steve) Lawrence; Sandra Flournoy and Vivian (Garry) Clem; grandchildren, ShyAnne Howell and Zachary Hagan, and...

Sep 8, 2017

Ronnie Smith, age 63, of Jemison, AL, passed away September 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Mary Baker Smith. Surviving are his children, Stephanie Mewhinney and Tracie Grogg; sisters, Mary (Thomas) Simpson and Patricia (John) Rainey; grandchildren, Aaron Mewhinney, Julieta Smith, Cassandra Grogg and Daniel Grogg; great-granddaughter, Samantha Gonzalez and numerous nieces, nephews and...

Sep 8, 2017

Ivia Euline Pugh, age 78, of Selma, AL, passed away September 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Harmon Pugh; parents, Onree and Leafer Fountain and brothers, Lowell Fountain and Marlin Fountain. Surviving are her children, Judy Moreland, Marlene (Ronnie) Moreland and Chris (Sommer) Pugh; brothers, Ollie (Gail) Fountain, David Fountain and Timmy (Sherry) Fountain; sisters,...

Sep 8, 2017

Ivia Euline Pugh, age 78, of Selma, AL, passed away September 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Harmon Pugh; parents, Onree and Leafer Fountain and brothers, Lowell Fountain and Marlin Fountain. Surviving are her children, Judy Moreland, Marlene (Ronnie) Moreland and Chris (Sommer) Pugh; brothers, Ollie (Gail) Fountain, David Fountain and Timmy (Sherry) Fountain; sisters,...

Sep 8, 2017

Ronnie Smith, age 63, of Jemison, AL, passed away September 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Mary Baker Smith. Surviving are his children, Stephanie Mewhinney and Tracie Grogg; sisters, Mary (Thomas) Simpson and Patricia (John) Rainey; grandchildren, Aaron Mewhinney, Julieta Smith, Cassandra Grogg and Daniel Grogg; great-granddaughter, Samantha Gonzalez and numerous nieces, nephews and...

Sep 5, 2017

Louis Gregory Troha passed away September 5, 2017 at the age of 90. He was born March 15, 1927 to the late George Gregory and Mattie Bell Troha.

Graveside memorial services will be Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in New Live Oak Cemetery with Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing.

He was preceded in...

Sep 2, 2017

Marissa Tiana Chandler Spangenberg, age 21, of Selma, passed away, Saturday, September 2, 2017.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at  Shady Grove Baptist Church in Burnsville, AL.

She is preceded by her mother: Tina Chandler; adopted mother: Flora Spangenberg; and brothers: Johnny...

Sep 1, 2017

Janice Marlene Quigley passed away September 1, 2017 at the age of 60. She was born September 19, 1956.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at New Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Mike Wyatt officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home.

Aug 31, 2017

James Benjamin Little, III, SFC (Ret.) passed away August 31, 2017 at the age of 65. He was born August 29, 1952 to the late James Benjamin Little, Jr. and Dorothy Thomas Little.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at New Live Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at...

Aug 27, 2017

Linda J. Martin, age 68, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away August 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Martin; parents, C. E. and Agnes Jackson and brother, Ronnie Jackson and sister, Clyde Elaine Jackson. Surviving are her daughter, Rhonda (Thomas) Speed; brother, Danny (Alice) Jackson; grandchild, Joseph T (Misty) Belcher and great-grandchild, Aiden Belcher.

Aug 27, 2017

Linda J. Martin, age 68, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away August 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Martin; parents, C. E. and Agnes Jackson and brother, Ronnie Jackson and sister, Clyde Elaine Jackson. Surviving are her daughter, Rhonda (Thomas) Speed; brother, Danny (Alice) Jackson; grandchild, Joseph T (Misty) Belcher and great-grandchild, Aiden Belcher.

Aug 23, 2017

Melba Joy Sellers, age 58, of Selma, AL, passed away August 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, John Sellers, Jr. Surviving are her parents, Charles and Carolyn Pitts; daughter, Alisha (Andy) Burge; brothers, Billy (Angie) Pitts and Doug Pitts; sisters, Debbie Miley and Phyllis Parten; grandchildren, Addison Burge and Connor Burge; special friend, Teresa Knick and...

Aug 23, 2017

Melba Joy Sellers, age 58, of Selma, AL, passed away August 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, John Sellers, Jr. Surviving are her parents, Charles and Carolyn Pitts; daughter, Alisha (Andy) Burge; brothers, Billy (Angie) Pitts and Doug Pitts; sisters, Debbie Miley and Phyllis Parten; grandchildren, Addison Burge and Connor Burge; special friend, Teresa Knick and...

Aug 22, 2017

John Kenneth “Kenny” Sellers, age 57, of Selma, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017.

He is preceded by his parents: Vernon Lee Sellers and Elizabeth Sellers Bradshaw; and stepson: Rodney Mims.

Mr. Sellers is survived by his sister: Dianna Dunkin (Dennis); brothers: Kevin Sellers (Nora), Curtis Sellers; children: Ryan...

Aug 20, 2017

Jesse Carl Roberts, age 76, of Selma, AL, passed away August 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Martha Roberts and brother, Billy Roberts. Surviving are his children, Trina (Keith) Hatfield, Roman Roberts and Shayne (Mary) Roberts; brothers, Pete Roberts and Bobby (Glenda) Roberts; sisters, Ann McTigue, Virginia Harris and Mary Elizabeth (Bobby) Fitts; grandchildren,...

Aug 20, 2017

Jacob Allen Caver, age 71, of Selma, AL, passed away August 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edith Caver. Surviving are his wife, Mae F. Caver; children, Allen (Katie) Caver, Jeaneane (Chris) Nichols, Eric Dameron, Brandon Caver, John Murphy, Stephen Murphy, Danny Murphy, Tammy (Mark) Bobo and Michelle (Mark) Manning; brothers, Vasser (Barbara Ann)...

Aug 20, 2017

Jacob Allen Caver, age 71, of Selma, AL, passed away August 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edith Caver. Surviving are his wife, Mae F. Caver; children, Allen (Katie) Caver, Jeaneane (Chris) Nichols, Eric Dameron, Brandon Caver, John Murphy, Stephen Murphy, Danny Murphy, Tammy (Mark) Bobo and Michelle (Mark) Manning; brothers, Vasser (Barbara Ann)...

Aug 20, 2017

Jesse Carl Roberts, age 76, of Selma, AL, passed away August 20, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Martha Roberts and brother, Billy Roberts. Surviving are his children, Trina (Keith) Hatfield, Roman Roberts and Shayne (Mary) Roberts; brothers, Pete Roberts and Bobby (Glenda) Roberts; sisters, Ann McTigue, Virginia Harris and Mary Elizabeth (Bobby) Fitts; grandchildren,...

Aug 19, 2017

Candace "Candy" Roberts Criswell, age 45, of Demopolis, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017.

Services will be at 11:00 Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home with Rev. Johnny Tucker officiating. Burial will follow at Thomaston Cemetery. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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