Obituaries

Donna Smith

Donna Smith

Jul 7, 2011

Donna Faye McCullough Smith, age 53, of Selma, died Thursday July 7, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Penny Griffin Howell (Reggie); step-daughter, Brandy Smith; son, Jimmy Griffin (Jessica); grandsons, Jadon Griffin, Jimmy Griffin III and Cameron Bowling; granddaughter, Elyssa Bowling; beloved companion, James ���Pop��� Perry and numerous close friends and relatives. Graveside services will be held at 11:00...

Bracey Cross

Bracey Cross

Jul 7, 2011

Dr. Bracey Hamilton Cross passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Stewart (Peggy) Cross; daughter, Margaret Helen Cross; son, Mallory Stewart Cross (Stephanie); two grandchildren, Ashley and Tyler Robertson; sister, Lola Ralls Cross; two brothers, The Rev. Thomas Hudson Cross, Jr. (Ruth) and Dr. Arthur Howell Cross (Dr. Lee);...

Nell Seymore

Nell Seymore

Jul 3, 2011

Nell G. Seymore, 77, of Gurley, passed away Sunday. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Nell was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed outdoor activities and good humor with family and friends. Prior to retirement she was employed as bookkepper/office manager for several businesses in and around the Selma area. She was preceded in...

Nell Seymore

Nell Seymore

Jul 3, 2011

Nell G. Seymore, 77, of Gurley, passed away Sunday. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Nell was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed outdoor activities and good humor with family and friends. Prior to retirement she was employed as bookkepper/office manager for several businesses in and around the Selma area. She was preceded in...

Bobby Bridges

Bobby Bridges

Jun 29, 2011

Bobby Eugene Bridges, age 66, of Selma, died Wednesday June 29, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis Walter Bridges, Jr. and Fannie Evelyn Dees Bridges; brother, James Lloyd Bridges and his sisters, Judy Bridges, Margie Ann Bridges and Linda Bridges King. He is survived by his wife, Donna H. Bridges; son, Lt Col Christopher Mark Bridges...

Eugene Wall, Sr.

Eugene Wall, Sr.

Jun 27, 2011

Eugene Stewart Wall, Sr., died Monday, June 27, 2011, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. He was 79. Born in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of the late Robert Bruce Wall and Thelma Louise Moore Wall. Mr. Wall was a former resident of Selma, AL and Daphne, AL and had been a resident of Vicksburg since 2002. He served...

Eugene Wall, Sr.

Eugene Wall, Sr.

Jun 27, 2011

Eugene Stewart Wall, Sr., died Monday, June 27, 2011, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. He was 79. Born in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of the late Robert Bruce Wall and Thelma Louise Moore Wall. Mr. Wall was a former resident of Selma, AL and Daphne, AL and had been a resident of Vicksburg since 2002. He served...

Paul Curtis

Paul Curtis

Jun 23, 2011

Paul Bert Curtis, age 53, of Selma, died Thursday June 23, 2011. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Curtis and his mother-in-law, Jeanette Riley. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Curtis; mother and father, Harold and Norma Curtis; children, Joseph Curtis (Lisa) and Skip Curtis (Jessica); brothers, Lester Curtis (Nelda), Mark Curtis, John Curtis (Amy); grandchildren,...

Geraldine Zeigler

Geraldine Zeigler

Jun 22, 2011

The Fairview Community of Selma is saddened by the death of Geraldine Zeigler, June 22, 2011. She was 96. Jerry was born September 20, 1914, the oldest of four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Grady Rudisill. Her early childhood was spent near Safford, AL. In her teen years the family moved to Hickory, North Carolina. After high school graduation,...

Geraldine Zeigler

Geraldine Zeigler

Jun 22, 2011

The Fairview Community of Selma is saddened by the death of Geraldine Zeigler, June 22, 2011. She was 96. Jerry was born September 20, 1914, the oldest of four children born to Mr. and Mrs. Grady Rudisill. Her early childhood was spent near Safford, AL. In her teen years the family moved to Hickory, North Carolina. After high school graduation,...

Evie Crisman

Evie Crisman

Jun 20, 2011

Evie Dozier Crisman, age 92, of Selma, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011. She is preceded in death by her husband: William Otey Crisman, Jr; parents and siblings. Mrs. Crisman is survived by her son: William Otey Crisman III (Dianne); daughter: Sarah Crisman Cater; brother in law: Lewie Crisman; grandchildren: Brian Otey Crisman (Sonya), Tyson Carter Crisman (Lacey), Elizabeth Cater...

Bill Manderson

Bill Manderson

Jun 18, 2011

William David "Killdee" Manderson, age 61, passed away, Saturday, June 18, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Huey and Mary Manderson; brother, Huey Manderson, Jr. Bill is survived by his wife, Leigh Manderson; daughters, Lindsay Manderson, Megan Manderson, Mari Manderson and Catherine Gordon; sons, Nelson Bullard, Rob Gordon and former wife, Martha Manderson. There will be a...

Sylvia Storey

Sylvia Storey

Jun 18, 2011

Sylvia Jeanene Storey, age 77, of Greenwood Village, CO, died June 18, 2011. Graveside services will be held Friday July 1, 2011 at New Live Oak Cemetery with Reverend Fred Zeigler officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing.

Gisele Sansom

Gisele Sansom

Jun 17, 2011

Gisele B. Sansom, age 79, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Flavis Sansom. She is survived by her son, Steve (Leah) Sansom; daughters, Michelle Sansom, Monique (Mark) McCollum and Nicole (Barry) Brown; sister, Fabienne Bensimon; brother, Jacques Bohbot and fifteen grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, June 19, 2011 from 5 - 7:00...

Gisele Sansom

Gisele Sansom

Jun 17, 2011

Gisele B. Sansom, age 79, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Flavis Sansom. She is survived by her son, Steve (Leah) Sansom; daughters, Michelle Sansom, Monique (Mark) McCollum and Nicole (Barry) Brown; sister, Fabienne Bensimon; brother, Jacques Bohbot and fifteen grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, June 19, 2011 from 5 - 7:00...

June Small

June Small

Jun 16, 2011

June Graves Small, age 80, of Selma, died Thursday June 16, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James Darrell Small, Sr. She is survived by her sons, Jimmy Small of Minter and Randy Small (Denise) of Minter; daughters, Cherry Jones (L.B.) of Selma and Suzanne McLeod of Selma; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Graveside...

Floyd McCarver

Floyd McCarver

Jun 15, 2011

Floyd Franklin McCarver, age 85, of Selma, AL, passed away June 15, 2011. He was preceded in death by his friend, Mary Price and sister, Annie Ross Howton. He is survived by his sons, Daniel Franklin (Mary Nell) McCarver and James Michael McCarver; daughters, Patricia Ann Hendren, Debra Yvonne (Tommy) McCommon and Rachel McCarver; brother, Austin McCarver; sister, Edna Mae...

Floyd McCarver

Floyd McCarver

Jun 15, 2011

Floyd Franklin McCarver, age 85, of Selma, AL, passed away June 15, 2011. He was preceded in death by his friend, Mary Price and sister, Annie Ross Howton. He is survived by his sons, Daniel Franklin (Mary Nell) McCarver and James Michael McCarver; daughters, Patricia Ann Hendren, Debra Yvonne (Tommy) McCommon and Rachel McCarver; brother, Austin McCarver; sister, Edna Mae...

Oliver Till, Jr.

Oliver Till, Jr.

Jun 15, 2011

Oliver Wood Till, Jr., was born on June 17, 1932, and passed away at his home on June 15, 2011. He is survived by Ann Till, his wife of 57 years, his sons, Bruce (Marge) Till and Woody (Cheryl) Till, daughter, Terri (Billy) Watts and grandchildren, Davis Till, Ivy Till, Lara Till, Johnny Watts, and Olivia Watts. Other survivors include...

Oliver Till, Jr.

Oliver Till, Jr.

Jun 15, 2011

Oliver Wood Till, Jr., was born on June 17, 1932, and passed away at his home on June 15, 2011. He is survived by Ann Till, his wife of 57 years, his sons, Bruce (Marge) Till and Woody (Cheryl) Till, daughter, Terri (Billy) Watts and grandchildren, Davis Till, Ivy Till, Lara Till, Johnny Watts, and Olivia Watts. Other survivors include...