Obituaries

Martha Franklin

Dec 19, 2013

Martha Martin Franklin, age 58, of Plantersville, AL passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013. Mrs. Franklin is survived by her husband of 36 years, Stan Franklin; sons, Daniel Martin Franklin and John McIntosh Franklin (Kaylie); mother, Bettie McDonald Martin; brothers, Dr. William Robert Martin Jr. (Karen), Mac Whitley Martin (Suzette); sisters, Melissa Garrett (Jim), Melanie Ford (Chris), Elizabeth Hewlett...

John Britton Jr

Dec 18, 2013

John Milton Britton Jr., age 87, of Selma, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Mr. Britton retired from Phillies Cigar Company after 50 years of service. He is survived by his wife: Lois Kirk Britton, Son: John M. Britton III, Sister: Hildridge Moseley, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday December 20,...

Jo Sexton

Dec 18, 2013

Jo Ann Sexton, age 74, of Selma, AL, passed away December 18, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morrow and Elizabeth Miley Chance. Surviving are her husband, Glenn Sexton; children, William Glenn Sexton, Jr. and Mari Beth Diagostino; sister, Betty Maury (Ken) Schroeder; grandchildren, Laken Elizabeth Sexton, Christopher Hunter Hinson and William Parker Hinson, and numerous nieces,...

Mamie Pierce

Dec 17, 2013

Mamie Lou "Ann" Tiller Pierce, 92, of Orrville, AL passed away peacefully in her sleep December 17, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Pierce is survived by her sister-in-law, Flo Tiller; daughters, Mary Pierce McLaughlin (Bob), Barbara Pierce Miller (Ron), and Jo Ann Pierce; grandchildren, James McLaughlin (Pam), Jason McLaughlin (Cindy), Joanne Miller Donovan (Jack), and Aaron Miller (Laurie); 2 great...

Jimmy Greene

Dec 16, 2013

Jimmy Thomas "Tommy" Greene, 60, of Selma passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013. Mr. Greene was preceded in death by his mother, Jimmie Odell Greene. He is survived by his Father, Russell Greene of Selma; sister, Angie Astin (Ron) of Prattville; sons, Timothy Carroll Greene and Anthony Brian "Tony" Greene (Christy); and 6 grandchildren. Services will be 3:00 p.m....

Curtis Nichols

Dec 14, 2013

Curtis Marvin Nichols of Hope Hull, after a courageous battle with Lyposarcoma cancer, went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2013 at the age of 72 surrounded by his family. Born December 11, 1941 in Berry, AL, Fayette County to the late James Rosco and Audra Elizabeth Davis Nichols. He is survived by his wife of 51 years...

Lane Siefers

Dec 13, 2013

Visitation Details

Saturday, December 21st, 2013, 12:00pm - 1:45pm, Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home

Service Details

Saturday, December 21st, 2013, 2:00pm, New Live Oak Cemetery

Dorothy Peal

Dec 7, 2013

Dorothy Peal, a resident of the Park Place Nursing Home in Selma, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the age of 89. Dorothy was born in Tuscaloosa County and attended Tuscaloosa County High School. She moved to Selma upon her marriage and worked in the cellophane department at the cigar factory. After the birth of her children, she became...

Rev. Crim

Dec 5, 2013

Charles Raymond Crim, age 80, of Selma, AL, passed away December 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Agnes Crim and brother, Bill Crim. Rev. Crim served as a minister in Baptist churches in Texas, Wyoming, Hawaii and Alabama. Surviving are his wife, Lottie Crim; son, David (Cindy) Crim; daughters, Rebekah Grigsby and Carol Crim;...

Rev. Crim

Dec 5, 2013

Charles Raymond Crim, age 80, of Selma, AL, passed away December 5, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Agnes Crim and brother, Bill Crim. Rev. Crim served as a minister in Baptist churches in Texas, Wyoming, Hawaii and Alabama. Surviving are his wife, Lottie Crim; son, David (Cindy) Crim; daughters, Rebekah Grigsby and Carol Crim;...

Janice Sharpe

Dec 4, 2013

Janice "Johnnie Mae" Sharpe, age 54, of Selma, AL, passed away December 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Sturdivant and sister, Susie Mae Walters. She is survived by her husband, Nathaniel Sharpe; mother, Roberta Whitt Sturdivant; daughters, Shmeko Sturdivant and Laquita Sharpe; step-son, Cheynne Phillips; brothers, Joe Walters, Jimmy (Valerie) Walters, Tony Sturdivant, Edward Sturdivant,...

Madelyn Thomas

Dec 4, 2013

Madelyn Stallworth Thomas, 94, passed away December 4, 2013, at her home in Thomaston, Alabama. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Franklin Thomas and her son Henry Franklin Thomas, Jr. She is survived by daughters Margaret Thomas of Louisville, Kentucky and Lyn Thomas Lokey of St. Francisville, Louisiana and sons Dr. E. Gaines Thomas and wife Linda of Mobile,...

Janice Sharpe

Dec 4, 2013

Janice "Johnnie Mae" Sharpe, age 54, of Selma, AL, passed away December 4, 2013. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnny Sturdivant and sister, Susie Mae Walters. She is survived by her husband, Nathaniel Sharpe; mother, Roberta Whitt Sturdivant; daughters, Shmeko Sturdivant and Laquita Sharpe; step-son, Cheynne Phillips; brothers, Joe Walters, Jimmy (Valerie) Walters, Tony Sturdivant, Edward Sturdivant,...

William Tindoll

Dec 4, 2013

William Daniel "Dollar Bill" Tindoll, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife Rita Tindoll, daughters Tammy Tindoll and Nancy (Ronnie) Davis, brother John (Teresa) Tindoll, sister Ann (Gary) Hearon, sister-in-law Trisha Tindoll, grandson Stuart Lambert, granddaughter Courtney (Justin) Jacobs, grandchildren Joshua Lockhart, Lauren Lockhart, Nolan Fancher, great grandchildren Andrew Jacobs, Michaela Lockhart,...

Samuel Hillman

Nov 29, 2013

Samuel J. Hillman, age 92, of Camden, passed away November 29, 2013. He is survived by his son: Paul Marlyn Hillman (Pat); daughter: Jann Sheridan Gaines (Eugene); brother: French Hillman; sisters: Martiel Breland, Pat Hicks; 2 grandchildren: Jason Deemer Hillman (Diane), Samuel Jeremy Hillman; and 1 great grandchild: Avery Hillman. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 2,...

Louise Henderson

Nov 28, 2013

Louise Henderson, of Plantersville, AL, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home. A private Family burial will follow at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery in Sardis, AL. Visitation will be Tuesday night from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Sue Utsey

Nov 28, 2013

Sue Ann Utsey, age 68. of Selma, AL, passed away November 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Irene Jones Rollan and brother, Jerrell Rollan. Surviving are her husband, James Utsey; sons, Chuck (Tara) Utsey and Brad (Courtney) Utsey; daughters, Sid Utsey and Christy Utsey; brother, Lamar Rollan; sister, Janice (Bill) Logan; grandchildren, Chase, Hardin,...

Sue Utsey

Nov 28, 2013

Sue Ann Utsey, age 68. of Selma, AL, passed away November 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Irene Jones Rollan and brother, Jerrell Rollan. Surviving are her husband, James Utsey; sons, Chuck (Tara) Utsey and Brad (Courtney) Utsey; daughters, Sid Utsey and Christy Utsey; brother, Lamar Rollan; sister, Janice (Bill) Logan; grandchildren, Chase, Hardin,...

Dana Myers

Nov 26, 2013

Dana Dean Myers, age 49, of Selma, AL, passed away November 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou Myers. He is survived by his father, Walter C. Myers, Sr.; brother, Walter (Barbara) Myers, Jr.; sister, Sherilyn (Randall) Bruhn and niece, Brittaney (John) Gray. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at...

Johnny Turner

Nov 25, 2013

Johnnie H. Turner, 92, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by Capt. Floyd G. Soule, USAAF, father of Floyd Soule, Richard Soule, and Gary Soule, and by her husband of 53 years, William J. Turner. Johnnie was secretary of the First Christian Church of Selma for 40 years. She is survived by her three...