Obituaries

James Wallace

James Wallace

May 25, 2016

James Bernard Wallace, age 60, of Selma, AL, passed away May 25, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, James C. and Florence Wallace. Surviving are his wife, Myra Darlene Wallace; children, Jason Ware, Cindy (Jeremy) Morris and Cecil "Shorty" Smith; sister, Debbie Akins; grandchildren, Samantha Smith, Brooklyn Morris, Breanna Morris, Trivonna Abbott, Crystal Morris, Jason Ware, Jr.,...

Jean Ryan

Jean Ryan

May 24, 2016

Jean Gipson Ryan, age 84, passed away, Tuesday, May 24, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, James A. Ryan; son Steven Gregg Ryan; parents, John Henry and Ethel Jones Gipson; sisters, Dora Gipson and Olean Hardwich. Jean is survived by her son, James Patrick (Gayle) Ryan; daughter-in-law, Vivian Wych; grandchildren, Jessica Ryan (Bradley) Brandon and Paige Elizabeth...

Mildred Dunkin

Mildred Dunkin

May 23, 2016

Mildred Edwards Dunkin, age 92, of Prattville, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Larry Mims and grandson, Chris Dunkin. She is survived by her husband, Allen Dunkin; children, Robert (Sharon) Dunkin of Orange Beach, Al, Dorothy Mims of Prattville, Al., James (Barbara) Dunkin of Pike Road, Al.; grandchildren, Terri Carr (Tom), Jerry...

Stephen Ray

Stephen Ray

May 21, 2016

Stephen Dennis Ray, age 61, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21, 2016, following an extended illness. Born January 17, 1955 in Memphis, TN, Steve was a beloved husband, son, brother and uncle. Coming from a strong Irish Catholic upbringing, he was fiercely dedicated to our Lord and Savior. In recent years Steve and his wife...

Kalyn Rolan

Kalyn Rolan

May 20, 2016

Kalyn Michelle Rolan passed away May 20, 2016 at the age of 29. She was born November 4, 1986 to the late Roberta and Harry Duke. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Andrew Rolan. She is survived by her husband, Brandon Rolan; children, Jacob Rolan and Kaysen Rolan; brother, Jonathan (Keri) Duke; sister, Tanna (Rob)...

Louise Vickers

Louise Vickers

May 19, 2016

Louise Pearson Vickers, age 97, died on May 19th, 2016 at home in Bessemer Alabama. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. Mrs. Vickers was proceeded in death by her husband of 72 years Herbert Clinton Vickers, her mother Sadie Fisher Pearson, father Milton Austin Pearson, four sisters Mary Pearson; Sadie and her husbands Cecil Gardener and Carl Edwards and...

Roberta Duke

Roberta Duke

May 19, 2016

Roberta Lynn Reid Duke, age 53, of Prattville, AL. passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016. She is preceded by her husband: Harry Duke, father: Robert Reid; sisters: Lorrie Reid, Leah Reid; and grandson: Andrew Duke. Mrs. Duke is survived by her daughter: Kalyn Duke Rolan (Brandon), Tanna Gordon (Robert); son: Johnathan Duke (Keri), brother: Robert Reid; sisters: Lanet Reid, Rachel...

Margaret Dale

Margaret Dale

May 15, 2016

Margaret Louise "Bunnie" Dale, 91, of Oak Hill, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 15, 2016, after a brief illness. Born February 5, 1925, she was the daughter of James Boroughs and Ruth Bonner Dale. She attended Erskine College and was a graduate of the Troy State Teacher's College. For over 25 years she was a beloved...

Faye Hooker

Faye Hooker

May 14, 2016

Alice Faye Hooker, age 70, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom Miskelley and Nancy Alstott; son, William Neal Hall; sisters, Betty Charles and Vanessa Alstott; brother, Billy Alstott and granddaughter, Christina Hethcox. She is survived by her husband, Billy Hooker; children; Gene (Becky) Hethcox, Frank McCormick, Jr., Lide Hooker, Ed Hooker...

Faye Hooker

Faye Hooker

May 14, 2016

Alice Faye Hooker, age 70, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom Miskelley and Nancy Alstott; son, William Neal Hall; sisters, Betty Charles and Vanessa Alstott; brother, Billy Alstott and granddaughter, Christina Hethcox. She is survived by her husband, Billy Hooker; children; Gene (Becky) Hethcox, Frank McCormick, Jr., Lide Hooker, Ed Hooker...

Faye Hooker

Faye Hooker

May 14, 2016

Alice Faye Hooker, age 70, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom Miskelley and Nancy Alstott; son, William Neal Hall; sisters, Betty Charles and Vanessa Alstott; brother, Billy Alstott and granddaughter, Christina Hethcox. She is survived by her husband, Billy Hooker; children; Gene (Becky) Hethcox, Frank McCormick, Jr., Lide Hooker, Ed Hooker...

Faye Hooker

Faye Hooker

May 14, 2016

Alice Faye Hooker, age 70, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom Miskelley and Nancy Alstott; son, William Neal Hall; sisters, Betty Charles and Vanessa Alstott; brother, Billy Alstott and granddaughter, Christina Hethcox. She is survived by her husband, Billy Hooker; children; Gene (Becky) Hethcox, Frank McCormick, Jr., Lide Hooker, Ed Hooker...

Eloise Wales

Eloise Wales

May 11, 2016

Eloise Grindle Howell Wales, age 88, of Selma, AL, passed away May 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Ruby Grindle; daughter, Patricia Lewis and sisters, Lucille Howell and Lois Watson. Surviving are her children, Betty (Steve) Lawrence, Sandra Flournoy, Vivian (Garry) Clem and Robert "Rocky" Howell; brothers, Roland Grindle, Jr. and Michael Grindle; sister,...

Eloise Wales

Eloise Wales

May 11, 2016

Eloise Grindle Howell Wales, age 88, of Selma, AL, passed away May 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Ruby Grindle; daughter, Patricia Lewis and sisters, Lucille Howell and Lois Watson. Surviving are her children, Betty (Steve) Lawrence, Sandra Flournoy, Vivian (Garry) Clem and Robert "Rocky" Howell; brothers, Roland Grindle, Jr. and Michael Grindle; sister,...

Eloise Wales

Eloise Wales

May 11, 2016

Eloise Grindle Howell Wales, age 88, of Selma, AL, passed away May 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Ruby Grindle; daughter, Patricia Lewis and sisters, Lucille Howell and Lois Watson. Surviving are her children, Betty (Steve) Lawrence, Sandra Flournoy, Vivian (Garry) Clem and Robert "Rocky" Howell; brothers, Roland Grindle, Jr. and Michael Grindle; sister,...

Eloise Wales

Eloise Wales

May 11, 2016

Eloise Grindle Howell Wales, age 88, of Selma, AL, passed away May 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Ruby Grindle; daughter, Patricia Lewis and sisters, Lucille Howell and Lois Watson. Surviving are her children, Betty (Steve) Lawrence, Sandra Flournoy, Vivian (Garry) Clem and Robert "Rocky" Howell; brothers, Roland Grindle, Jr. and Michael Grindle; sister,...

Curtis Patterson

Curtis Patterson

May 9, 2016

James Curtis Patterson, Sr., age 83, of Selma, AL, passed away May 9, 2016. Curtis was the owner of Dallas Heat and Air for forty-five years until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobson L. and Birdie Alma Patterson; brothers, Verlon Patterson and Horace L. Patterson, and sisters, Orene Patterson Chandler and Una Faye Patterson Lawrence....

Nancy Beard

Nancy Beard

May 9, 2016

Nancy Darlene Beard, 80, died peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2016. Darlene is predeceased by her parents, Sam and Ada Watson, and son, Samuel Benson Beard. Darlene wants you to know that her work here is done. She received a call from which she will not be returning and it comes with a huge bonus, a reunion with...

Nancy Beard

Nancy Beard

May 9, 2016

Nancy Darlene Beard, 80, died peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2016. Darlene is predeceased by her parents, Sam and Ada Watson, and son, Samuel Benson Beard. Darlene wants you to know that her work here is done. She received a call from which she will not be returning and it comes with a huge bonus, a reunion with...

Nancy Beard

Nancy Beard

May 9, 2016

Nancy Darlene Beard, 80, died peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2016. Darlene is predeceased by her parents, Sam and Ada Watson, and son, Samuel Benson Beard. Darlene wants you to know that her work here is done. She received a call from which she will not be returning and it comes with a huge bonus, a reunion with...