Obituaries

Nov 1, 2014

David Richard Reeves, age 61, of Cantonment, Florida and Cahaba, Alabama went home to Jesus on November 1, 2014 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was ushered into Heaven surrounded by his family. David was an avid fisherman and hunter. He grew up hunting and fishing the Escambia River in Florida with his Daddy, Elmer Richard Reeves. David later...

Nov 1, 2014

Alice Marie Glass McKee, age 82, of Selma, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014. She is survived by her brother Gilbert Glass of Selma, son: Donnie Henson (Nancy) of New Berlin, WI; daughters: Nelda Franks (Jimmy) of Selma, Deborah Barrett (Kevin) of Tallassee; grandchildren: Crystal Swindle, Amanda Mims, Amber Sloan; great grandchildren: Josh Swindle, Jake Swindle, Pyper Sloan, Lilly Griffin,...

Oct 31, 2014

Thomas E. Stricklin, 76, of Selma passed away Friday, October 31, 2014. Mr. Stricklin is survived by his wife, Florence Stricklin; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his children, Rebecca Ann Stricklin and Stephen Edward Stricklin; brother, Billy Stricklin; and sisters, Bernice Strickland and Dorothy Lawrence. The family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45...

Oct 28, 2014

Daniel Ryan McDowell, age 20, of Selma, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard A. McDowell. Ryan is survived by his mother, Pat Stoves McDowell; sister, Hannah McDowell; brother, Jason (Aimee) McDowell of Bluffton, SC; nephews, Jeff McDowell and Carson McDowell of Bluffton, SC; cousins, Lara Till of Birmingham, AL and Steven...

Oct 28, 2014

Charlotte Morgan Deavers, age 65, of Selma, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband: Howard Deavers Sr.; and son: Howard Deavers Jr; and parents: Frank and Lois Watson. Mrs. Deavers is survived by her sons: Mike (Brenda) Deavers, Robert (Lori) Deavers; grandchildren: Ryan Mitchell Deavers, Austin Michael Deavers, Alicia Madison Deavers; and sisters:...

Oct 28, 2014

Earnest Blair Triplett, born February 14, 1935 in Freeport, Ohio died of an extended illness on Oct. 28, 2014 at the age of 79. He was the son of William J. And Mary Mae Triplett and one of eight children. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Gary Mack Roberts. Mr. Triplett was a 20 year veteran of the...

Oct 25, 2014

Patricia H. Lewis, age 64, of Laurel, MS and formerly of Selma, AL and Montgomery, AL, passed away October 25, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Lewis. She is survived by her son, Donald "Rusty" (Katheryn) Harrison; mother, Eloise Grindle, brother, Robert "Rocky" Howell; sisters, Betty (Steve) Lawrence, Sandra Flournoy and Vivian (Garry) Clem and granddaughter,...

Oct 24, 2014

LaJuana Nichols Mehan, age 85, of Selma, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. at Plantersville Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Plantersville Christian Cemetery with Reverend Don Stevens officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be prior to the service on Sunday, October 26, 2014...

Oct 24, 2014

Billy Wade Bond passed away October 24, 2014 at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Robert and Berta Wheeler Bond; son, Stephen Wade Bond; sister, Virginia Stewart; brothers, Robert Bond, James, Gene Bond and Jack Bond. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth Bond; son, Robert Wade (Torrie) Bond; daughters,...

Oct 21, 2014

TED MORROW HENRY, a favorite son of Selma, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014, dying as he lived-graciously. He leaves his family and a legion of friends to celebrate his life, appreciate his legacy and treasure his memory. His race was well run with a brave and beautiful finish. Born in 1938 to John Davis and Evelyn Sherrer Henry, Mr. Henry,...

Oct 21, 2014

Willie Maude Davis Cleveland, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend passed from this life on October 21, 2014 at the age of 88. She was born on October 10, 1926 to the late Collins Clifford Davis and Florence Christell Shoemate Davis. She was preceded in passing by her aforementioned parents and brothers, Donald E. Davis and Clifford Oliver...

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...