Obituaries

Jun 14, 2012

Emil Fredrick Miehlke, Sr., age 77, of Selma, died Thursday, June 14, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Barbara Miehlke; brother, Paul Miehlke and sister, Alona Martinek. Survivors include his wife, Carol Miehlke; children, Sybil Brady (David), Cindy Noakes (David) and Emil F. Miehlke, Jr. (Beth); grandchildren, Brad Brady (Christina), Barbara Brady, Michael Noakes,...

Jun 13, 2012

Ouida Faye Chandler, age 89, of Plantersville, AL, passed away June 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nubern E. Chandler; parents, Percy and Faye Wyatt; brothers, W. V. Wyatt and J. P. Wyatt and sister, Mary Meyers. Surviving are her children, Phillip (Frankie) Chandler, Lawrence (Melba) Chandler, Barbara (Norman) Copeland and Sara (Joe) Roper; ten grandchildren,...

Jun 8, 2012

Robert (Bob, Bobby, Boppy) W. Kirk, Jr. was born July 5, 1944, in Orrville, AL to Robert and Irene Kirk. Growing up in Orrville he graduated from Orrville High School in 1962, attended college at Troy University and University of Montevallo and then joined the U.S. Army, serving his Country honorably. He moved to Indiana, Nebraska and back to Alabama...

Jun 7, 2012

Jean Harmon Clark, 89 died on June 7, 2012 at Cedar Hills Assisted Living, Selma, Alabama. Her death followed a brief illness. Mrs. Clark was born on November 4, 1922 in Wetumpka, Alabama to Homer V. Harmon and Emma L. Harmon. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Syble H. Simon, Nell H. Bradford, her brothers, Joe...

Jun 5, 2012

Charles "Lee" Grindle Jr, age 56, of Valley Grande, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 37 years: Doris Grindle of Valley Grande; son: Jason Grindle and his fiancée Carlee Griffin of Millbrook, AL and their son Cooper Lee Grindle (grandson); daughter: Megan Grindle of Valley Grande; niece: Lisa Vickery Bamberg (Scott) and their...

Jun 4, 2012

Olivia Dansby Jones, age 91, of Selma, died June 4, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Jones and son, Charles Jones. Survivors include her children, Rodney Jones of Coos Bay, OR and Deanna (Bob) Burkhardt of Kennesaw, GA; grandchildren, Jonathan (April) Burkhardt of Dallas, GA, Michael (Cristal) Burkhardt of Dallas, GA and Brian (Sarah) Burkhardt of...

Jun 3, 2012

Martha Joyce "Bim" Coker Barganier, age 66, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest B. Coker on April 13, 2002 and Aileen Garrett Coker on November 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, William "Billy" Oliver Barganier; daughters, Michelle (Ricky) Moring and Melissa Chambers; brothers, Ernest "Buck" Blue...

Jun 3, 2012

Martha Joyce "Bim" Coker Barganier, age 66, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest B. Coker on April 13, 2002 and Aileen Garrett Coker on November 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, William "Billy" Oliver Barganier; daughters, Michelle (Ricky) Moring and Melissa Chambers; brothers, Ernest "Buck" Blue...

Jun 3, 2012

Nancy Louise Kynard Coker, age 59, of Valley Grande, died June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her mother, Vara Lou Kynard. Survivors include her father: Jack Kynard of Selma; husband: Ernest "Beaver" Coker of Valley Grande; sons: Paxton Coker (Andrea) of Jones and Andrew Coker of Valley Grande; brother, Rick Kynard (Adell) of Daleville; Granddaughter: Marlee Aleeah...

Jun 3, 2012

Martha Joyce "Bim" Coker Barganier, age 66, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest B. Coker on April 13, 2002 and Aileen Garrett Coker on November 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, William "Billy" Oliver Barganier; daughters, Michelle (Ricky) Moring and Melissa Chambers; brothers, Ernest "Buck" Blue...

Jun 3, 2012

Martha Joyce "Bim" Coker Barganier, age 66, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest B. Coker on April 13, 2002 and Aileen Garrett Coker on November 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, William "Billy" Oliver Barganier; daughters, Michelle (Ricky) Moring and Melissa Chambers; brothers, Ernest "Buck" Blue...

Jun 3, 2012

Martha Joyce "Bim" Coker Barganier, age 66, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest B. Coker on April 13, 2002 and Aileen Garrett Coker on November 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, William "Billy" Oliver Barganier; daughters, Michelle (Ricky) Moring and Melissa Chambers; brothers, Ernest "Buck" Blue...

Jun 3, 2012

Faye Lawrence Carter, age 79, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away June 3, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Don Carter; daughter, Donna Carter DePew and grandchildren, Carter Leigh DePew and Easton Lawrence DePew. Graveside services will be Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in Pineview Memory Gardens with Tom McLemore officiating and Selma Funeral Home directing. Pallbearers...

Jun 2, 2012

Major Edgar Allen Vancil, Ret. United States Air Force, passed away peacefully at his home in Selma On June 2, 2012 after a lengthy and courageous battle with various health issues. While his many health problems certainly took its toll on Ed, it did not prevent his continued inspiration and support to all his family and friends, Ed fought valiantly...

May 31, 2012

Mary P. Reid, age 81, beloved resident of Southland Nursing Home went to be with the Lord May 31, 2012 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.C. and Zonie McMinn; daughter, Debra Ann Patterson Davenport; brothers, Hollis and James McMinn. She is survived by her son, John Patterson, Jr. of Abdereen, Washington; brother,...

May 30, 2012

May 30, 2012

Henry Lee Nichols Henry Lee Nichols, age 70, passed away May 30, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Margie Newman Nichols, sons, Willie "Pete" Nichols (Sandi) of Selma, Roger D. Nichols (Patty) of Selma, Eugene Nichols (Lynn) of Selma, daughters, Brenda Higginbotham (Phillip) of Selma, Gennia Banks (Dale), of Auburn, 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Graveside services will...

May 28, 2012

Bettie Jean Locke, age 67, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away May 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Jonah Locke; grandson, Wade Locke; brother, William Odom and sister, Dean Kelley. She is survived by her children, Roy Odom, James (Kathi) Locke and Robert Locke; sisters, Nell Odom Morris and Ruby Lowery; grandchildren, Amanda Locke, Thomas...

May 27, 2012

Dorothy Mae Bartlett, age 87, of Selma, died Sunday May 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Lavone O'Shields and Lotti Mae O'Shields; brothers, Grady O'Shields, Robert O'Shields and Lavone O'Shields. Survivors include her daughters, Patricia Wright (Thomas) and Barbara Tolbert (Jerry); sister, Ruth Hicks of Marion; brother, David O'Shields (Teresa) of Valley Grande; 4 grandchildren...

May 27, 2012

Patricia Mitchell Messer, age 65, of Selma, AL, passed away May 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Elva Mitchell and siblings, Aywon Mitchell, Gurtha Burnett, Carl Mitchell and Norma Barrett. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Messer; daughter, Melissa (Preston) Jinright; brother, James M. (Ann) Mitchell; grandchildren, Holt Elijah and Hudson Jinright, and...