Obituaries

Apr 5, 2020

Grace Aileen Smedley died April 5, 2020 at the age of 103 in Tallahassee, Florida. She was born November 3, 1916 to O. D. Robertson and Sarah Bertha Robertson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert O. Smedley and daughter, Sally Knight.

She is survived by her children, Clay (Jane) Smedley and Marsha...

Apr 5, 2020

Thelma Jane Freeman went home to be with her Lord Sunday,  April 5, 2020 at the age of 85.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewitt Freeman; daughter, Gina Freeman Friede; parents, James and Thelma Smith; stepmother, Chloe Smith; sister, Dale Edmonson and brother, Jerry Smith.

She is survived by her daughters, Shelia Freeman,...

Apr 3, 2020

Mr. William Tyus Chandler age 76 of Autaugaville, passed away on April 3, 2020 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. He was born October 25, 1943 in Maplesville to the late Lawrence M. Chandler, Sr. and the late Velma Harrison. He was a former life insurance agent. He is survived by his siblings, Annie Hall (Kenneth "Dick"), Mary Middlebrooks, and Lawrence...

Apr 3, 2020

Mr. William Tyus Chandler age 76 of Autaugaville, passed away on April 3, 2020 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. He was born October 25, 1943 in Maplesville to the late Lawrence M. Chandler, Sr. and the late Velma Harrison. He was a former life insurance agent. He is survived by his siblings, Annie Hall (Kenneth "Dick"), Mary Middlebrooks, and Lawrence...

Apr 1, 2020

Mr. Jimmy "Jim" H. Ellis, Jr. age 50 of Orrville, passed away on April 1, 2020 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. He was born February 2, 1970 to the late Jimmy H. Ellis, Sr. and the Mildred Martin. He was an insurance agent with Mutual Savings Insurance and also owned M & M Grocery for a number of...

Apr 1, 2020

Mr. Jimmy "Jim" H. Ellis, Jr. age 50 of Orrville, passed away on April 1, 2020 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. He was born February 2, 1970 to the late Jimmy H. Ellis, Sr. and the Mildred Martin. He was an insurance agent with Mutual Savings Insurance and also owned M & M Grocery for a number of...

Mar 31, 2020

Anita Louise Bradley Williams went to be with her savior March 31, 2020. She was born June 24, 1936 in Sylacauga, to Clemmie Adams Bradley and Houston Edward Bradley. She was preceded in death by her parents and Sister Joy Marie Bradley

Anita is Survived by her husband of sixty five years Allen Williams children...

Mar 26, 2020

Bonnie Evelyn Andrews Johnson, age 86, won her victory on Thursday, March 26, 2020, entering into her eternal reward and reuniting with her husband, Preston and family. Evelyn and Preston spent their lives preparing for eternity and now have gained their reward.

Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Preston Odene Johnson; parents,...

Mar 23, 2020

Mary Ruth Collins Harrell was born January 13, 1933.  She rejoined her husband Clyde in heaven on March 23, 2020.  She had a long, happy and good life, and brought happiness and joy to all who knew her. She was a woman of faith and lived it daily. She had many jobs over the years, but helping Clyde open...

Mar 23, 2020

Jerry Ray Osborne age 73 of Selma passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Selma Health and Rehab. He was born in Indiana on July 28, 1946 to the late James W. and Beatrice Osborne. He is survived by his sibling Donna Walker; niece, Michelle Barrett; and nephew, Billy (Jessica) Barrett and great niece, Elizabeth Barrett. The family will...

Mar 22, 2020

Doris Frances Henderson Grindle, age 61, of Millbrook, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020.

She is preceded by her husband: Charles Leroy “Lee” Grindle Jr.; parents: Lee Andis and Lessie Mae Henderson; and brother: Judson Lee Henderson.

Mrs. Grindle is survived by her son: Jason (Carlee) Grindle and their son: Cooper...

Mar 22, 2020

Troy O. Stokes, Sr. age 84 of Valley Grande, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. He was born July 5, 1935 in Mississippi to the late Everett Stokes and the late Hilda Nichols Stokes. He was a retired Lieutenant with the Selma Police Department after 27 1/2 years of service and he...

Mar 13, 2020

Jimmy Edward Chandler passed away March 13, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born June 15, 1951 to the late Lester Edward Chandler and Hattie Green Chandler.

He is survived by his cousins, Melinda (Bobby) Fancher, Betty McKey, Debbie (George) Gray, Angela (Tasso) Knight and Susan (Danny) York and aunt, Jean Green.

No...

Mar 12, 2020

Ronnie Carl Rushing age 72 of Selma, passed away on March 12, 2020 at his home. He was born February 18, 1948 to the late Wilford C. Rushing and the late Mary Bobo Rushing. He was a retired Lieutenant with Selma Police Department after 23 years of service. He is survived by his son, Mike (Christy) Rushing; grandchildren, Raegan Rushing,...

Mar 10, 2020

Mark Ernest Daniels passed away March 10, 2020 at the age of 52. He was born February 27, 1968 to the late James B. Daniels and Grace Pauline Dumas Daniels.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Church - 2410 West Dallas Avenue with Rev. Rod Rochester officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service...

Mar 9, 2020

David George Prier age 58 of Selma, passed way on Monday, March 9, 2020 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. He was born in Kentucky on November 1, 1961 to the late John Prier and the Ann Lee Prier. He is survived by his sisters, Laura Gordon and Diane Prier and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in...

Mar 9, 2020

Jimmie Nell Ricketts McCloud, age 63, of Jones, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2020.

A Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Johnson officiating.

Mrs. McCloud is preceded by her parents: James Lee and Verna Lea Ricketts.

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Mar 5, 2020

Phillip Edward Funderburk, age 64, of Selma, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2020 at Alpine Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Martin officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing.

Phillip is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Willie Burnett Funderburk; sisters: Brenda Sikes and Linda;...

Mar 1, 2020

Raeburn Carson Llewellyn, Jr., 66, died peacefully on March 1, 2020 in Houston, Texas following a courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his wife, Gail Ohman Llewellyn, his sisters Mary Rebecca Llewellyn and Patricia Lee Llewellyn (Filip Loncke), his nieces Lora Marguerite Hansel! Deel (Justin) and Rebecca Llewellyn Hansell, his great nephews Jude and Silas Deel, his...

Feb 29, 2020

William Earl Mott, Sr. passed away on February 29, 2020 at the age of 92. Services will be held at 11AM Monday, March 2 nd , 2020, at First Baptist Church Selma with Dr. Jerry Light and Rev. Lee Tate officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation will begin at 10AM in the Maverick Social Hall. A private,...