Obituaries

Kendall Harper

Jan 30, 2018

Kendall T Harper, age 95, formerly of Selma, Alabama, passed away on January 30, 2018

She is preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. W. Frank Harper.

She is survived by her two daughters, Linda (Jim) Booth of Viera, Florida and Regina (John) Taylor, of Wetumpka, Alabama, and a sister,...

Lorine Lambert

Jan 29, 2018

Lorine Crews Lambert, age 92, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away January 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jackson Lambert; parents, Claude R. and Mabel Louise Holley Crews; son, Walter Ronald Lambert and brother, Claude Seymore Crews. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Teresa Lambert; brother, John Wayne (Mary) Crews; sisters, Edna Lois (Joe) Horne and Barbara...

Lorine Lambert

Jan 29, 2018

Lorine Crews Lambert, age 92, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away January 29, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Jackson Lambert; parents, Claude R. and Mabel Louise Holley Crews; son, Walter Ronald Lambert and brother, Claude Seymore Crews. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Teresa Lambert; brother, John Wayne (Mary) Crews; sisters, Edna Lois (Joe) Horne and Barbara...

Lizzie Perkins

Jan 28, 2018

Lizzie Barker Perkins, age 79, of Selma, AL, passed away January 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Ola Bell Barker and brother, Sidney Barker, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Johnnie Perkins; son, Johnnie Perkins, Jr.; daughter, Desi Surrell Perkins; granddaughter, Braelin Samone Phillips and her siblings.

Lizzie Perkins

Jan 28, 2018

Lizzie Barker Perkins, age 79, of Selma, AL, passed away January 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney and Ola Bell Barker and brother, Sidney Barker, Jr. She is survived by her husband, Johnnie Perkins; son, Johnnie Perkins, Jr.; daughter, Desi Surrell Perkins; granddaughter, Braelin Samone Phillips and her siblings.

Margaret Prestel

Jan 28, 2018

Margaret Calderwood Prestel (92), a resident of Hoover, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday January 28, 2018. Prior to relocating to Hoover, Margaret lived in Marion Junction and Selma for many years. As a school teacher for Selma Public Schools, she had a genuine love for her students. She was a...

Arthur Woodfin

Jan 25, 2018

Mr. Arthur Lunsford Woodfin, lovingly known as Sonny, of Selma Alabama and formerly of Uniontown, Alabama passed away at his home on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at the age of 89.  Sonny was born in Monreoville, Alabama on October 26, 1928.

Mr. Woodfin was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Carrie Woodfin, sister, Frances Kelly of...

Sarah Elam

Jan 24, 2018

Sarah Elizabeth Pharr Elam passed away on January 24, 2018 at the age of 65. She was born April 4, 1952 to Sam and Ethel Pharr. She was preceded by her husband: Carl “Pat” Elam, parents: Sam and Ethel Pharr, brother: David Williams; and sister in law: Bernie Foley.

Mrs. Elam is survived by her...

Mary Griffith

Jan 23, 2018

Mary Gesna Griffith passed away on January 23, 2018 at the age of 92. She was

born September 30, 1925 to Samuel Gordon and Lillian Gertrude Felts.

She was preceded by her parents: Samuel Gordon and Lillian Gertrude Felts;

husband: Grady Paul Griffith; brothers: David Allen Felts, Edward Lewis Felts;

...

Edna Anthony

Jan 22, 2018

Edna Faye Anthony, age 80, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away January 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. P. Anthony; daughter, Brenda Lawley; parents, James A. and Linnie S. Smith; brothers, Carl Smith and sisters, Sarah Smitherman and Jessie Lee Smith. Surviving are her children, Debra (Benny) Hollingshead, Mike (Brenda) Anthony, Rocky (Kim) Anthony and...

Edna Anthony

Jan 22, 2018

Edna Faye Anthony, age 80, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away January 22, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. P. Anthony; daughter, Brenda Lawley; parents, James A. and Linnie S. Smith; brothers, Carl Smith and sisters, Sarah Smitherman and Jessie Lee Smith. Surviving are her children, Debra (Benny) Hollingshead, Mike (Brenda) Anthony, Rocky (Kim) Anthony and...

Mabel Piper

Jan 22, 2018

Mabel Grindle Piper, age 85, of Mobile, Alabama, formerly of Selma, passed away January 22, 2018, following a lengthy illness. Her love and devotion to everything in her life always revolved around her love and devotion to her family.

She is survived by 4 daughters: Debbie Piper (Ron) Pelletier of Mobile, AL; Gina Piper (Steve)...

Virginia England

Jan 20, 2018

Virginia Allen England, age 92, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away January 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Earle England; parents, Garrett and Nell Oxford and brother, Garrett Oxford, Jr. Surviving are her sisters-in-law, Carolyn Long, Lillian England Acton and Emily England; special friends, Charlene Osbourn and Buddy Hughes, and several nieces, nephews and cousins....

Virginia England

Jan 20, 2018

Virginia Allen England, age 92, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away January 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Earle England; parents, Garrett and Nell Oxford and brother, Garrett Oxford, Jr. Surviving are her sisters-in-law, Carolyn Long, Lillian England Acton and Emily England; special friends, Charlene Osbourn and Buddy Hughes, and several nieces, nephews and cousins....

Herman Majors

Jan 20, 2018

Herman Edward Majors (February 6, 1940 – January 20, 2018)

Herman Majors, of Orrville, was called Home on Saturday, January 20th at 10 p.m. following a long illness.

Herman was born February 6, 1940, in Selma to John Pope (J.P.) and Marie Baker Majors, the oldest of three sons and the...

James Watson

Jan 20, 2018

James Edgar Watson, age 69, of Valley Grande, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018.

He is preceded by his father: Charles C. Watson; brother: Charles C. Watson Jr.; and sister: Marie Hampton.

Mr. Watson is survived by his mother: Betty Mae Watson; sisters: Patricia Watson, Virginia Clibrey; and brother: Larry Watson....

Nell Driver

Jan 19, 2018

Nell W. Driver passed away January 19, 2018, at the age of 94. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Driver, Sr.; and parents, Mary C. Cleveland and William M. Witt. She is survived by her sister, Ruth W. Patton; children, Rev. Dr. Charles B. (Kathy) Driver Jr. and Gaynor Driver (Gary) Griffin; grandchildren, Jeremy Driver,...

Arthur Thomas, Jr.

Jan 18, 2018

Arthur "Buddy" Thomas, Jr. passed away on January 18, 2018. He was born October 31, 1938 to the late Arthur Thomas, Sr. and Katie Chandler Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Tolen Wilson Thomas; daughter, Elizabeth (John) Stoudenmire; son, Arthur (Debbie) Thomas, III; brother, Don Thomas; sisters, Evelyn Baxter and Marie Eaton; grandchildren, Randy (Candace)...

Arthur Thomas, Jr.

Jan 18, 2018

Arthur "Buddy" Thomas, Jr. passed away on January 18, 2018. He was born October 31, 1938 to the late Arthur Thomas, Sr. and Katie Chandler Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years, Tolen Wilson Thomas; daughter, Elizabeth (John) Stoudenmire; son, Arthur (Debbie) Thomas, III; brother, Don Thomas; sisters, Evelyn Baxter and Marie Eaton; grandchildren, Randy (Candace)...

William Goodman

Jan 18, 2018

William Goodman passed away January 18, 2018 at the age of 70. He was born December 17, 1947 to the late Wilburn Goodman and Susie Mae Watford.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Goodman.

He is survived by his son, James Goodman; brothers, Jimmy Goodman, Wilburn Goodman, Jr., Wayne Goodman and Tommy...