Obituaries

Donald Rose

Donald Rose

Nov 12, 2015

Donald L. Rose passed away November 12, 2015 at the age of 78. He was born March 29, 1937 to the late Joshua and Bell Rose. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Louise Rose; son, Steven L. (Tammy) Rose; daughter, Angela R. (Billy) Pitts; six grandchildren; three...

Viva Poe

Viva Poe

Nov 11, 2015

Viva L. Poe, age 78, of Selma, AL, passed away November 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl L. Poe; parents, Vernon and Dollie Mae Hunter; daughter, Gwendolyn Jones; brother, Vernon Hunter and sister, Sandra J. Royster. Surviving are her children, Stanley Barnette, Alan (Wanda) Barnette and Janet (Ricky) Allday; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and numerous...

Edna Sims

Edna Sims

Nov 9, 2015

Edna Bennett Sims, age 94, of Destin, FL. passed away Monday, November 9, 2015. Mrs. Sims was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church since 1961. She placed the Lord, husband, children and family first in life. She resided at 51 Lamar Ave. for over 50 years was gracious and caring to friends and neighbors. She was active in Senior Services...

Agnes Free

Agnes Free

Nov 7, 2015

Agnes Mitchell Free, born August 23, 1929 to the late Dennis Mitchell and Zena Floyd Mitchell, passed away November 7, 2015 at the age of 86 at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James T. Free; daughter, Kay Free Thomley; brothers, Hascil Mitchell, Pete Mitchell...

George Iii

George Iii

Nov 6, 2015

George Frank Cothran, III, lifelong resident of Selma, AL died at the age of 80 at his home on Dallas Avenue on Friday, November 6, 2015. Born and raised here in Selma, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jacqueline Boling Cothran, a daughter, Kathrine Cothran Holmes (Dwayne) and three sons, George Frank Cothran IV (Lauri), James Charles...

Virginia Earby

Virginia Earby

Nov 4, 2015

Virginia Earby passed away November 4, 2015 at the age of 73. She was born July 18, 1942 to the late Archie Homer Martin and Clarice Austin Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Earby; sons, Ray Earby and Billy T. Poynor, Sr.; sisters, Lucille Golden and Edna Haire; brother, Charles Martin and grandson, Billy T....

Earl Lee

Earl Lee

Nov 1, 2015

Earl Donald Lee passed away November 1, 2015 at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his father, Rufus Roy Lee; mother, Sarah Jane Cobb Lee and brothers, William Lee, Thomas Lee, Ben Lee, Morris Lee and J. P. Lee. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Annie Lee; daughters, Ann (Mike) Cottle and Earline...

Bernice Davis

Bernice Davis

Oct 31, 2015

Bernice Mot Davis, age 89, of Selma, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband: Clifford Davis; and parents: Thomas and Viola Mott. She is survived by her son: Bruce Davis (Marie), Oliver Davis (Janice), 3 grandchildren: James Davis, John Davis, Teresa Puckett; 2 great grandchildren: Larry Puckett Jr. and Justin Puckett. Bernice Davis...

John Gill

John Gill

Oct 30, 2015

John Milton Gill, age 73, of Selma, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015. Mr. Gill is preceded by his parents: Ira and Alma Gill; niece: Linda Gill; and 1 grandson. He is survived by his daughter: Lekisha Samples; 3 grandchildren; brother: Allen Gill (Becky); sister: Elaine Snodgrass (Joel); brothers: Jessie Gill (Carolyn), Larry Gill (Ruth); and numerous nieces, nephews, great...

Mary Dillard

Mary Dillard

Oct 30, 2015

Mary Varner Dillard, a long-time resident of Selma, AL, died at the age of 73 in her home on October 30, 2015. Mary Varner is survived by her loving husband Dr. Jerry Dean Dillard; son and daughter-in-law, Richardson Dean Dillard and Katie Clement Dillard; her grandson, Benjamin Dean Dillard; and her sister and brother-in-law, Margaret Virginia Engelhardt and Dr. Miller...

Jack Morrison

Jack Morrison

Oct 28, 2015

Jack Lanno Morrison, age 77, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away October 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph L. and Josephine T. Morrison and brother, Joseph L. Morrison. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Morrison; children, Maura (Jim) Nelson, Joey Morrison and Mike (Sharon) Morrison; grandchildren, Ashley Duckett, Hailey (Brennan) Nedley, Taylor (Shana) Edwards, Lauren (Josh)...

Jack Morrison

Jack Morrison

Oct 28, 2015

Jack Lanno Morrison, age 77, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away October 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph L. and Josephine T. Morrison and brother, Joseph L. Morrison. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Morrison; children, Maura (Jim) Nelson, Joey Morrison and Mike (Sharon) Morrison; grandchildren, Ashley Duckett, Hailey (Brennan) Nedley, Taylor (Shana) Edwards, Lauren (Josh)...

Jack Morrison

Jack Morrison

Oct 28, 2015

Jack Lanno Morrison, age 77, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away October 28, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph L. and Josephine T. Morrison and brother, Joseph L. Morrison. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Morrison; children, Maura (Jim) Nelson, Joey Morrison and Mike (Sharon) Morrison; grandchildren, Ashley Duckett, Hailey (Brennan) Nedley, Taylor (Shana) Edwards, Lauren (Josh)...

Cheryl Mcdaniel

Cheryl Mcdaniel

Oct 27, 2015

Kelley McDaniel passed away October 27, 2015 at the age of 55 after a brief and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kelly was a graduate of Dallas County High School and Pensacola Junior College. She worked in radiology at hospitals, most recently at Vaughn Regional Medical Center. Her smile and enthusiasm for life put patients at ease and earned her...

Frank Phillips

Frank Phillips

Oct 27, 2015

Frank E. Phillips, age 91, of Selma, passed away October 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell S. Phillips and his second wife, Rebeca Phillips. Frank was a lifelong resident of Selma and did not want to live anywhere else; actually, he refused to live anywhere else. He is survived by his son: Daniel E. Phillips...

Martha Mason

Martha Mason

Oct 27, 2015

Martha Duncan Mason, born July 23, 1921 to Lula Mae and Hugh Duncan in Birmingham, AL went to be with her Lord following a brief illness on October 27, 2015. Formerly of Knoxville, TN, she spent her remaining years in Selma, AL in the gracious home of her niece and namesake, Martha Carol Moore. She is predeceased by her beloved...

Frances Moorer

Frances Moorer

Oct 22, 2015

Frances Godwin Moorer, age 86, of Selma, AL, passed away Friday, October 23,2015. She was a Godly wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She loved her family and never allowed anyone to leave her house with an empty stomach. She had the hands and heart of a servant. She touched many lives and left many beautiful memories. She was...

Josie Huffman

Josie Huffman

Oct 22, 2015

Josie Bell Huffman of Lucedale, Mississippi passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, Mama, Grandma and friend. She impacted and touched the lives and hearts of everyone that was a part of her life. She will be missed beyond measure. A member of Barton Baptist Church in Lucedale, Mrs. Huffman was preceded...

Joseph Connor

Joseph Connor

Oct 21, 2015

Joseph Connor, age 85, 0f Selma, AL, passed away October 21, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Connor; children, Betty (Rod) Rochester, Steve (Pat) McCloud, Mitchell (Michelle) Frith, Mike (Aimee) Frith and Kim (Scotty) Harris; fourteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, October 23, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Selma Funeral...

John Kelly Jr

John Kelly Jr

Oct 19, 2015

John Wesley Kelly, Jr. age 93, of Selma, passed away October 19, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 15 years: Doris Kelly; son: John Wesley Kelly III (Teresa) of Selma; grandchildren: J. Wesley Kelly (Jackque), Ryan F. Kelly (Leigh Ann) of Monterey, CA; great grandchildren: Max Alexander Kelly, Lelia Grace Kelly; and numerous step children and great step...