Obituaries

Arthur Olson

Arthur Olson

Jul 16, 2015

Art Olson died unexpectedly July 16, 2015. He was born on a rural farm in Minnesota March 21, 1923. He is predeceased by his parents, Ludwig and Ida Olson, his first wife, June States Olson, sister Eileen Olson Thompson, his brother Wilbert Olson, and his stepson Charles David Glass. He is survived by his wife Clara Glass Olson, children Patty...

Elbert Spears

Elbert Spears

Jul 14, 2015

Elbert Ray Spears born a miracle baby weighing just 2 pounds on 6 July 1937, slipped the bounds of his earthly home in his sleep on 14 July 2015 to go home to his heavenly father. His was preceded in death by his father Howard, mother Leona, brothers Dave, James, and Lynn. He is survived by his wife of 56...

Jimmy Gaddy

Jimmy Gaddy

Jul 12, 2015

Jimmy Floyd Gaddy, age 69, of Selma, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents: Homer and Edna Gaddy and brother: Roy Gaddy. Mr. Gaddy is survived by his wife of 33 years: Susan Gaddy; daughter: Jacki Gaddy DeHart (Marty); step sons: Charles A."Tony" Dickinson (Kristi), James Michael Dickinson (Caroline); brother: Larry Gaddy (Dianne);...

Pat Wade

Pat Wade

Jul 8, 2015

Mary Patricia Wade, age 71, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away July 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wade and parents, William and Ruth Tipton. Surviving are her children, Randall Wade, Kim Daniels and Kristi (Tony) Greene; brothers, Bill Tipton and William (Ashlyn) Tipton; grandchildren, Amber (Cody) Daniels, Kenneth (Nikki) Daniels, Hunter Nichols, Madison Nichols,...

Pat Wade

Pat Wade

Jul 8, 2015

Mary Patricia Wade, age 71, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away July 8, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Wade and parents, William and Ruth Tipton. Surviving are her children, Randall Wade, Kim Daniels and Kristi (Tony) Greene; brothers, Bill Tipton and William (Ashlyn) Tipton; grandchildren, Amber (Cody) Daniels, Kenneth (Nikki) Daniels, Hunter Nichols, Madison Nichols,...

Annie Nichols

Annie Nichols

Jul 6, 2015

Annie Merle Nichols, age 91, of Selma, AL, passed away July 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Cecil Shumate and Donald Nichols; parents, Robert L. and Annie Norene Edwards; three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her children, Carolyn (Dannie) Jones, Shirley Rowell and Edward (Elaine) Shumate; grandchildren, Bryan Jones, Blake Jones, Mitch Rowell,...

Ronnie Barnes

Ronnie Barnes

Jul 5, 2015

Ronnie "Shot" Braxton Barnes, age 65, of Dadeville, AL, passed away July 5, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Louise Barnes; brother, Billy Barnes and granddaughter, Stephanie Sealy. Surviving are his wife, Linda Barnes; children, Erin (Brad) Dobbs, George (Susan) Tinsley and Michelle Tinsley; brothers, Roger (Debbie) Barnes, Butch (Louise) Barnes, Michael (Bonita) Barnes, Larry...

Robert Austin

Robert Austin

Jul 4, 2015

SMSGT Robert J. Austin, age 86, of Seminole, AL and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away July 4, 2015 in the company of his loving family. He was born in Old Town, ME and raised in Milford, ME where he graduated from Old Town High School in 1947. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Wallace Community College in Selma, AL,...

Kenneth Moore

Kenneth Moore

Jul 4, 2015

Kenneth Keith Moore passed away July 4, 2015 at the age of 50. He was born June 26, 1965 to the late Macon Moore and Maxine Kelley Pruett. He is survived by his son, Christopher (Jennifer) Moore; fiancé, B.J. Baxter; brothers, Kevin (Teresa) Moore, George Moore and Michael Moore; sister, Sharon Moore (Tye) Reid; grandchildren, Nataly Moore, Sofia Moore, Trinity...

Dwan Motley

Dwan Motley

Jul 4, 2015

Dwan Motley, age 75, of Selma, AL, passed away July 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Truett Motley. He is survived by his children, Ken (Cindy) Motley and Darren (Stephanie) Motley; brother, Dwight Motley; grandchildren, April (Mel) Jurado, Chad Motley, Haley Motley and Blaire Motley; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service...

Robert Austin

Robert Austin

Jul 4, 2015

SMSGT Robert J. Austin, age 86, of Seminole, AL and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away July 4, 2015 in the company of his loving family. He was born in Old Town, ME and raised in Milford, ME where he graduated from Old Town High School in 1947. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Wallace Community College in Selma, AL,...

Dwan Motley

Dwan Motley

Jul 4, 2015

Dwan Motley, age 75, of Selma, AL, passed away July 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Truett Motley. He is survived by his children, Ken (Cindy) Motley and Darren (Stephanie) Motley; brother, Dwight Motley; grandchildren, April (Mel) Jurado, Chad Motley, Haley Motley and Blaire Motley; five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service...

Connie Wiltbank

Connie Wiltbank

Jul 3, 2015

Connie J. Wiltbank, age 64, of Selma, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015. She is survived by her daughters: Melissa Stokes, Karma Headley; grandchildren: Nicholas Stokes, Raegan Stokes, Amber Stokes, Savannah Stokes; sisters: Terry Schoolfield (Mike) of MS, and Yvonne Sexton (Stan) of Montgomery; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be 2:00 Monday, July 6, 2015 at Queen of...

Francis Debray

Francis Debray

Jul 3, 2015

Francis Richard "Dick" DeBray of Montgomery, AL went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, July 3, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille Threadgill Buster; son, Thomas Richard DeBray and his grandson Harry Blaylock DeBray. He is survived by his wife Sydney DeBray; son, James C. (Sherry) DeBray; daughters, Cille DeBray Henderson...

Buford Pomeroy

Buford Pomeroy

Jun 29, 2015

Buford Earl Pomeroy, age 61, of Plantersville, AL, passed away June 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, John E. Pomeroy. Surviving are his mother, Kay E. Pomeroy; children, Lauren (Jeremy) Logan and Lindsay (Ming) Ung; brother, Scott (Kelly) Pomeroy; sisters, Phila Blaylock and LeAnn (Tim) Crawford and grandchildren, Cameron Logan, Kelsey Logan, Maverick Logan and Chloe...

Buford Pomeroy

Buford Pomeroy

Jun 29, 2015

Buford Earl Pomeroy, age 61, of Plantersville, AL, passed away June 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, John E. Pomeroy. Surviving are his mother, Kay E. Pomeroy; children, Lauren (Jeremy) Logan and Lindsay (Ming) Ung; brother, Scott (Kelly) Pomeroy; sisters, Phila Blaylock and LeAnn (Tim) Crawford and grandchildren, Cameron Logan, Kelsey Logan, Maverick Logan and Chloe...

Irene Stone

Irene Stone

Jun 29, 2015

Irene Kilgore Stone, age 93, of Selma, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015. She is survived by her children: JoAnn Butts, Betty Carter, John R. Stone; grandchildren: Ava Rowan (Mike) of Chattanooga, TN, Iva Boozer (Dick), Martha Manderson, Lowell Crain Butts, Terry Carter (Bonnie), David Carter of Pisgah, AL, Brian Carter (Connie) of Pisgah, AL, Cheryl Stone Morgan (Danny), Buffy...

Steven Mott

Steven Mott

Jun 26, 2015

Steven Anderson Mott passed away June 26, 2015 at the age of 57. He was born on February 12, 1958 in Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his mother, Pearlie Mott and his brother, Donald Ray Mott. He is survived by his father, Donald Mott; beloved mother of his children, Karen Mott Lee; son, Sam (Nikki) Mott; daughters, Krista...

Benny Krumnow

Benny Krumnow

Jun 24, 2015

Benny Fletcher Krumnow, age 66, of Fort Payne, AL and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away June 24, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. C. B. and Gertrude Krumnow. He is survived by his sons, Todd (Angie) Krumnow and Benjamin (Allison) Krumnow; sisters, Clarice Krumnow Talk, Yvonne Krumnow Alt and LaVelle Krumnow Learner; grandchildren, Morgan Krumnow,...

Marion Wood

Marion Wood

Jun 24, 2015

Marion Elizabeth McCrory Wood, age 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 24, 2015. Elizabeth was a faithful member of Northside Baptist Church serving in several areas. She had retired from Alabama Power Company after 40 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Scott McCrory, Sr. and Vicie Hughes...