Obituaries

Jun 9, 2014

William "Bill" Monroe Veach, Jr., 61, of Valley Grande, Alabama, passed away on June 9, 2014. Bill was born and raised in Selma and loved beagles, Auburn football, and a medium rare steak. His 6'3" frame made him easy to spot around town, but his tender heart made him easy to love. He gave back with an open hand to...

Jun 6, 2014

Beverly Ann Letterman, age 75, of Selma, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband: Ronald Letterman; and daughter: Jackie Letterman. Mrs. Letterman is survived by her children: Sharon Edwards (Mark), Rhonda Gamble; grandchildren: Ashley Edwards, Shanna Maughan (John), Jeremy Gamble, Brandon Gamble; great grandchildren: Hailey Maughan, Owen Maughan; and brothers: David Durrett and...

Jun 4, 2014

Jimmy Sterling Parker, Sr., 66, of Ramer, AL, passed away June 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Virgie Parker and brother, Marion Parker. He is survived by his wife, Carrie Jo Parker; children, Angela (John) Litwicki, Terry (Jenny) Hodo, Tony Hodo, Henry Parker, Tim Parker, Jimmy Parker, Jr. and Wendy Brown; sisters, Annette Parker,...

Jun 4, 2014

Jimmy Sterling Parker, Sr., 66, of Ramer, AL, passed away June 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Virgie Parker and brother, Marion Parker. He is survived by his wife, Carrie Jo Parker; children, Angela (John) Litwicki, Terry (Jenny) Hodo, Tony Hodo, Henry Parker, Tim Parker, Jimmy Parker, Jr. and Wendy Brown; sisters, Annette Parker,...

Jun 1, 2014

Franklin "Slim" Mason Bennett of Burnsville, Alabama passed away June 1, 2014 at the age of 71. He is survived by his children, Crystal (Tommy) Fischer of Jones, Alabama and David (Debbie) Bennett of Autaugaville, Alabama and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Pineview Memory Gardens with Rev. Tommy Fancher officiating and...

Jun 1, 2014

Karen Pierson Simmons of Plantersville, Alabama passed away June 1, 2014 at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Will Pierson; father, William Watson Pierson and granddaughter, Kristina Marie McElroy. She is survived by her husband, Bennie E. Simmons, Sr.; children, Ben (Julie) Simmons, Kathy (Bobby) Weber and Kristie (Ronnie) McElroy; grandchildren, Henry, Melaine...

May 30, 2014

Jason Adam Bearden, 32, of Valley Grande, AL passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at his home. Mr. Bearden was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dewey and Clara Headley; James and Martha Bearden; cousin, Jennifer Heath. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Bearden; children, Jackson and Emilyn; parents, Jimmy and Joyce Bearden and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins,...

May 28, 2014

Well be posted at a later date.

May 28, 2014

Rubylene Caldwell Odom passed away May 28, 2014 at the age of 61. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tuskin Jefferson Caldwell, Jr. and Augusta Lee Caldwell. She is survived by her son, David (Mistie) Odom; grandchildren, Erin Odom and Ally Odom; brothers, Tuskin (Jan) Caldwell III and Donald Lee (Carole) Caldwell; nephew, Marc (Alysun) Caldwell and special...

May 24, 2014

Katherine Chester McCary was born June 6, 1927 in Selma, AL and passed away May 24, 2014 in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard McCary; parents, Michael Chester and Carrie Lee Carter Chester; sister, Virginia Aycock and brothers, Michael C. Chester, James Chester, Clarence C. Chester and Franklin Chester. She is survived by her...

May 24, 2014

Katherine Chester McCary was born June 6, 1927 in Selma, AL and passed away May 24, 2014 in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard McCary; parents, Michael Chester and Carrie Lee Carter Chester; sister, Virginia Aycock and brothers, Michael C. Chester, James Chester, Clarence C. Chester and Franklin Chester. She is survived by her...

May 23, 2014

Beverly Scott went to be with Jesus on May 23, 2014 at her home. She was born on April 7, 1954 in Biloxi, MS. She is survived by her parents, Kenneth Scott, Sr. and Betty Joy Scott; sister-in-law, Wanda Scott; niece, Ashley Scott; several great-nieces and nephews and her special friend, Sarah Nash, who had been her faithful caregiver in...

May 21, 2014

Mike Smith, loving son of Sue Long, resident of Titusville, FL passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Mike was an unusual man of character, known to be honest and quiet by acquaintances on the PGA Tour and respected by all. He graduated from Albert G. Parrish High School in Selma, AL. Mike received a golf scholarship to Brevard College in...

May 21, 2014

May 21, 2014

Mike Smith, loving son of Sue Long, resident of Titusville, FL passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Mike was an unusual man of character, known to be honest and quiet by acquaintances on the PGA Tour and respected by all. He graduated from Albert G. Parrish High School in Selma, AL. Mike received a golf scholarship to Brevard College in...

May 19, 2014

MSGT. Murray Douglas Blackwell, USAF Ret. of Valley Grande AL, passed away May 19, 2014 at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Evans Blackwell; sons, Robert (Victoria) Blackwell and Richard (Stephanie) Blackwell; brother-in-law, Bruce Evans, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held a later date. In lieu of flowers the...

May 17, 2014

Hazel H. Atchison, age 85, of Selma, AL, passed away May 17, 2014. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rosely Atchison; brothers, Henry Houston, Leighton Houston, Kenneth Houston, Eulin Houston and sisters, Doris Gay and Exelene Nix. She is survived by her husband, Clifton J. Atchison; daughter, Rita Jordan; brother, Hermon Houston; grandchildren, Scott (Kelly) Jordan, Eric (Shelley)...

May 16, 2014

John Edward Perry, Jr, passed away on May 16, 2014 at the age of 54. He is preceded in death by his father, John Edward Perry, Sr. and mother, Fannie Lee Perry. He is survived by his daughter, Tressa Elaine Perry; grandchildren, Sammantha Perry and Makela Perry; brothers, Donald Perry and Billy Perry; one uncle and three aunts. A memorial...

May 16, 2014

Jerry Stephen Hutto, age 74 , of Berry AL passed away May 16, 2014. He is preceded death by his wife Ann Collier Hutto; parents, Jessie and Luella Hutto; son, Mark Steven Hutto; brothers and sister, Virginia Trammell, Johnnie Hutto, Joel Hutto and Junior Hutto. He is survived by his daughters, Diane (Randall) Blackmon and Mary (Jerry) Bowden; step-daughter, Dean...

May 16, 2014

Jerry Stephen Hutto, age 74 , of Berry AL passed away May 16, 2014. He is preceded death by his wife Ann Collier Hutto; parents, Jessie and Luella Hutto; son, Mark Steven Hutto; brothers and sister, Virginia Trammell, Johnnie Hutto, Joel Hutto and Junior Hutto. He is survived by his daughters, Diane (Randall) Blackmon and Mary (Jerry) Bowden; step-daughter, Dean...