Obituaries

Oct 19, 2014

Harrison H. Cochran, age 89, died October 19, 2014 after a brief illness. He is survived by his daughter: Shirley (Stuart) Burson; sisters: Ada Dee Kynard of Selma, Faye Franklin of Calera, AL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home followed by 2:00 p.m. graveside service at...

Oct 13, 2014

Gordon Carter, born December 6, 1934 to the late William and Leslie Carter, passed away October 13, 2014 at Vaughn Regional Medical Center in Selma, Alabama. Gordon is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Maudine Carter; sons, Tony Carter Sr. and Glenn Carter and numerous brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughter, Kristine (Sam) Burge;...

Oct 10, 2014

Gloria Evelyn Gullett, 86, resident of Valley Grande, AL and a member of Northside Baptist Church passed away on October 10, 2014 at Southland Nursing Home in Marion, AL. She is preceded in death by her parents Allie B. Barnett and Euell B. Fountain, husband, Floyd Painter, two sons, Stanley Painter and Mickey Painter, one brother Benson Barnett. Survivors include...

Oct 9, 2014

Billy Morgan, as he was known by family and friends was born October 25, 1928 and passed away October 9, 2014 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Wallace Morgan, Sr. and Bernice Clements Morgan; infant sister, Ethel Clements Morgan and first cousins, Nancy Shanahan Mason and Jimmy Shanahan. He is survived by...

Oct 8, 2014

Oct 6, 2014

Debra Kay Davenport, age 48, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away October 6, 2014. She is survived by her mother, Bettie (James) Miller; father, Henry E. Davenport; brother, Henry E. Davenport, Jr.; sisters, Lori (Tracy) Comardelle and Carol (Mark) Harris; nieces and nephews, Caroline Comardelle, Chase Comardelle, Beau Comardelle, Cameron (Jake) Knight, Caitlyn Harris, Caleb Harris, Clifton Henry Davenport and...

Oct 5, 2014

Stella D. Williams, age 78, of Selma, AL, passed away October 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Hazel Downing; brothers, John Downing and Jack Downing and sisters, Jewel Nichols and Helen Mims. Surviving are her husband, Alton E. "Hank" Williams; children, Hannah Williams, Cindy (Raymond A.) Long and Sussanne (Beau) Franklin; brothers, Mike (Jean)...

Oct 3, 2014

James Locke, age 49, passed away October 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Bettie Locke. He is survived by his wife, Kathi Locke; children, Amanda Locke and Thomas Locke; brothers, Robert Locke and Roy Odom; uncle and aunt, Weldon and Ruby Lowery and aunt, Nell Morris and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will...

Oct 3, 2014

Lynn Waters Drain, age 57, of Prattville, passed away Friday, October 3, 2014. She is survived by her sons: Joseph (Kelly) Drain, Jack Drain, Justin Drain; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 6 at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home with Rev. Cory Horton officiating. Burial will follow at New Live Oak Cemetery. Visitation...

Sep 27, 2014

Donna M. Roberts, age 59, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away September 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby Connell. She is survived by her husband, Tim Roberts; son, Steve (Ashley) Lowery; brothers, Lee White and Jasper White and grandchildren, Marla Lowery and Peyton Lowery. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at...

Sep 27, 2014

Donna M. Roberts, age 59, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away September 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby Connell. She is survived by her husband, Tim Roberts; son, Steve (Ashley) Lowery; brothers, Lee White and Jasper White and grandchildren, Marla Lowery and Peyton Lowery. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at...

Sep 27, 2014

Donna M. Roberts, age 59, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away September 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby Connell. She is survived by her husband, Tim Roberts; son, Steve (Ashley) Lowery; brothers, Lee White and Jasper White and grandchildren, Marla Lowery and Peyton Lowery. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at...

Sep 27, 2014

Donna M. Roberts, age 59, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away September 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby Connell. She is survived by her husband, Tim Roberts; son, Steve (Ashley) Lowery; brothers, Lee White and Jasper White and grandchildren, Marla Lowery and Peyton Lowery. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at...

Sep 27, 2014

Donna M. Roberts, age 59, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away September 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruby Connell. She is survived by her husband, Tim Roberts; son, Steve (Ashley) Lowery; brothers, Lee White and Jasper White and grandchildren, Marla Lowery and Peyton Lowery. Graveside services will be Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at...

Sep 26, 2014

Rebecca Christine Davis Baxley, age 70, of Selma, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014. She was born December 24, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents: William Perkins "Perk Davis" and Rebecca Davis of Plantersville; daughter: Elizabeth Bronson of Selma, and nephew: David McDaniel. Mrs. Baxley is survived by her husband of 53 years: Joe Baxley; daughter: Valinda...

Sep 25, 2014

Linda Fay Julian Spangenberg, 56, of Selma died Thursday, September 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aubrey and Sarah Julian; daughter, Carolyn Lee Ann Rose. She is survived by her husband, David Spangenberg; children, Jennifer (Richie) Spain and Michael (Desiree) Rose; grandchildren, Hanna, Michael, and Olivia; brothers, Johnny Julian, Richard Julian, and Earl Julian. The family...

Sep 24, 2014

Helen Hicks Nichols of Selma, passed away on Wednesday September 24, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband: W. D. "Cotton" Nichols; parents: John and Mernie Hicks; brother: John Dewey hicks, Jr. She is survived by her son: Ken Nichols (Sandy) of Thorsby, AL, her daughter, Jerri Sheehan (Randy) of Selma, his five grandchildren, David Nichols (Suzie), Kristi...

Sep 23, 2014

Bessie Milner Combs, age 85, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014. She is preceded by her husband: Bobby Cleveland Combs; parents: Brack and Vera Milner; and son: Walter Brack Combs. Mrs. Combs is survived by her daughters: Becky (Anthony) Long of Marion, Melissa (Ray) Hillman of Livingston; son: Paul (Lori Ann) Combs of Marion Junction; grandchildren: Wesley (Keeli)...

Sep 23, 2014

Jessie Edward Williams, born July 16, 1939 to the late Zedie Edward Williams and Dorothy Mae Chandler, passed away September 23, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Martha E. Alsbrook (Russell). Jessie is survived by his wife, Carolyn "Sue" Williams; daughters, Susan W. (Allen) Murray and Tracey (Brian) Griffin; grandchildren, Jenna Allyn Murray, Dallas Keith Griffin...

Sep 23, 2014

Glenn Michael Hutchins, age 55, of Selma, AL passed away September 23, 2014 He is survived by his wife, Mary Middleton Hutchins; sons, Glenn Michael Hutchins Jr and Daniel John Hutchins; grandson, Dominic Hutchins; granddaughter, Bella Hutchins; sisters, Sherry Ames, Shelly Hain, LeAnne Heffinger and Stephanie Powell; brothers ,Glendon Hutchins Jr and Gregory Hutchins, stepmother, Sheila Lawrence and a host...