Obituaries

Ronald Griffith

Ronald Griffith

Nov 19, 2009

Ronald Judson Griffith, age 63, went to be with his Savior after a brief illness, Thursday, November 19, 2009. He was preceded in death by his father, J.W. Griffith, Sr. of Centerpoint and brother, J.W. ���Dub��� Griffith, Jr. of Tuscaloosa. He is survived by his beloved family, including his wife, Carol Hobdy Griffith of Hoover; daughter, Joy Elizabeth Griffith of...

Jc Bedwell

Jc Bedwell

Nov 15, 2009

J.C. Bedwell, age 84 of Selma passed away on Sunday November 15, 2009. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday November 18, 2009 at the Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Bill Gardner and Rev. Freddie Dixon officiating at 2:00 p.m. and burial following in New Live Oak Cemetery. Mr. Bedwell is survived by his son, Lonnie (JoAnn) Bedwell,...

Annie Howton

Annie Howton

Nov 9, 2009

Annie Pearl Ross Howton, age 78, of Selma, AL, passed away November 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husbands, John C. Ross and Greeley Howton and grandchildren, Adam Tanner, Dana Williams and Lori Shawn Griner and her parents, Frank and Rachel McCarver. Surviving are her children, Calvin C. (Janet) Ross, Shebra (Jackie) Kidd, Brenda (Andy) Parton, Rhonda...

Ethel Vickery

Ethel Vickery

Nov 9, 2009

Ethel Elaine Vickery, age 62, of Selma, AL, passed away November 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Vickery. Surviving are her sons, Chad Vickery of Huntsville, AL and Scott (Donna) Vickery of Montgomery, AL; daughter, Lisa (Scott) Bamberg of Sprott, AL; brother, Lee (Doris) Grindle; mother-in-law, Merle Vickery of Pensacola, FL; brother-in-law, Robert (Cynthia) Vickery...

Ethel Vickery

Ethel Vickery

Nov 9, 2009

Ethel Elaine Vickery, age 62, of Selma, AL, passed away November 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Vickery. Surviving are her sons, Chad Vickery of Huntsville, AL and Scott (Donna) Vickery of Montgomery, AL; daughter, Lisa (Scott) Bamberg of Sprott, AL; brother, Lee (Doris) Grindle; mother-in-law, Merle Vickery of Pensacola, FL; brother-in-law, Robert (Cynthia) Vickery...

Ralph Vickery

Ralph Vickery

Nov 8, 2009

Ralph Elton Vickery, age 54, died Sunday November 8, 2009. Survivors include his father, George Vickery (Myrna) of Georgia; sisters, Teresa Boley (Jim) of Selma and Gloria Day (Jimmy) of Florida; brothers, Edward Fails (Dean) of Selma, Michael Vickery of Georgia, Edward Vickery of Georgia, Steven Vickery, Timothy Vickery and Matthew Vickery, all of Selma; son, Johnathon Vickery of Mobile;...

Ciegel Miley Jr

Ciegel Miley Jr

Nov 7, 2009

Ciegel Miley Jr, 82, of Selma died, Saturday, November 7, 2009 at Vaughn Regional Hospital. Services will be held at Northside Baptist Church Monday, November 9, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. with a visitation starting at 1:00. Dr. Kenny Hatcher will be officiating and Lawrence Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 6:00 to...

Harold Tallant

Harold Tallant

Nov 2, 2009

Harold Dean Tallant, age 83, of Selma, AL, passed away November 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Avin and Vergie Swaim Tallant; son, Anthony Fielding Tallant; brother, Adron Tallant and sisters, Ozelle Tallant Kidd and Nancy Tallant Thomas. Surviving are his wife of sixty-two years, Wilma Patterson Tallant; son Dwight (Ann) Tallant; daughters, Peggy Tallant (Terry)...

Harold Tallant

Harold Tallant

Nov 2, 2009

Harold Dean Tallant, age 83, of Selma, AL, passed away November 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Avin and Vergie Swaim Tallant; son, Anthony Fielding Tallant; brother, Adron Tallant and sisters, Ozelle Tallant Kidd and Nancy Tallant Thomas. Surviving are his wife of sixty-two years, Wilma Patterson Tallant; son Dwight (Ann) Tallant; daughters, Peggy Tallant (Terry)...

Mr.Earl Clearman

Mr.Earl Clearman

Nov 1, 2009

Earl George Clearman, age 81 of Selma passed away on Sunday November 1, 2009 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Friday November 6, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home chapel with Dr. Cecil Williamson officiating and burial following at New Live Oak Cemetery. He was a member of Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church,...

John Lockett

John Lockett

Oct 31, 2009

John A. Lockett, Jr., 66, of Selma, died October 31, 2009 after a brief illness. Mr. Lockett is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Martha Beasley Lockett of Selma, his mother, Louise D. Lockett of Selma, his sons John A. Lockett III (Erin) of Atlanta, and Peyton B. Lockett of Birmingham, a sister Sue Lockett Lovoy (Steve) of Birmingham,...

Robert Edwards

Robert Edwards

Oct 31, 2009

Robert Lee Edwards, age 83, of Selma, AL, passed away October 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Norene Edwards, brother, David Edwards, sister, Bernice Nichols and son-in-law, Gary P. Green. Surviving are his wife, Gladys O. Edwards, daughters, Linda E. Green, Betty J. Blackwell, and Charlotte A. Head (George V.); son, Robert E. Edwards;...

Robert Edwards

Robert Edwards

Oct 31, 2009

Robert Lee Edwards, age 83, of Selma, AL, passed away October 31, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Norene Edwards, brother, David Edwards, sister, Bernice Nichols and son-in-law, Gary P. Green. Surviving are his wife, Gladys O. Edwards, daughters, Linda E. Green, Betty J. Blackwell, and Charlotte A. Head (George V.); son, Robert E. Edwards;...

Oscar Milligan

Oscar Milligan

Oct 30, 2009

Oscar Doyle Milligan, age 77, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Mattie Milligan; brother, Raymond Milligan and grandson Daynond Lynn Milligan. He is survived by his wife, Ivy Milligan; sons, Kenneth Doyle (Debra) Milligan, Timothy (Charlene) Milligan; daughters, Elizabeth (Edward) Stacy, Donna Jo (Glenn) Pickering; brothers, James C. Milligan, Daymond...

Oscar Milligan

Oscar Milligan

Oct 30, 2009

Oscar Doyle Milligan, age 77, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Mattie Milligan; brother, Raymond Milligan and grandson Daynond Lynn Milligan. He is survived by his wife, Ivy Milligan; sons, Kenneth Doyle (Debra) Milligan, Timothy (Charlene) Milligan; daughters, Elizabeth (Edward) Stacy, Donna Jo (Glenn) Pickering; brothers, James C. Milligan, Daymond...

James Parten, Sr.

James Parten, Sr.

Oct 28, 2009

James Edward Parten, Sr. age 70, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Mr. Parten served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965 where he earned an Army Good Conduct Medal and Marksmanship Badges. He was employed by Southland Mower for forty four years and Western/Delta/Scott for thirteen years. He was a great role model and hero to his...

James Parten, Sr.

James Parten, Sr.

Oct 28, 2009

James Edward Parten, Sr. age 70, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2009. Mr. Parten served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1965 where he earned an Army Good Conduct Medal and Marksmanship Badges. He was employed by Southland Mower for forty four years and Western/Delta/Scott for thirteen years. He was a great role model and hero to his...

Edward Massey

Edward Massey

Oct 25, 2009

Edward Leon Massey , 74, of Selma passed away Sunday October 25, 2009 at his home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday October 27, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Casey Church of Christ in Tyler with Dr. Robert H. Taylor officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Mr. Massey is preceded in death by his parents, Eddie P. and...

Nancy Rainer

Nancy Rainer

Oct 24, 2009

Nancy Phifer Nicholson Rainer died Saturday, October 24 at Park Place after an extended period of ill health. Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 30 in Church Street United Methodist Church with The Rev. Dr. Fred Zeigler and The Rev. Dr. Neil Epler, son-in-law of Mrs. Rainer, officiating. Her burial will be in New Live Oak...

Bernice Johnson

Bernice Johnson

Oct 22, 2009

Bernice Shoultz Johnson, age78, of Selma, AL, passed away October 22, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bush and Etta Shoultz; husband of 55 years, Hilbert Johnson; son-in-law, Ronnie Hopkins; and brothers, Jessie Lee Carter and Hawthorn Shoultz. She is survived by her son, Melvin Johnson; daughter, Rita Hopkins; brother, Carroll Shoultz; grandchildren, Debra and Tate Bowden,...