Ira Oliver Sullivan

Ira Oliver Sullivan, 84, of Dallas County, died Sunday, July 18, 2004.

Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the Chapel of Selma Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Collins of Mobile, officiating. A short graveside service will follow at Pineview Memorial Cemetery with Selma Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include his beloved wife of fifty-seven (57) years, Jean Sample Sullivan. He is also survived by his five children, Arthur Sullivan (Claudia) of Hendersonville, Tenn., Kent Sullivan (June) of North Augusta, S. C., Jim Sullivan (Debbie) of Hoover, Teresa S. Collins (Mike) and Connie S. McAfee (Tom) of Selma.. A much loved and devoted grandfather, he is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Maggie Sullivan, Allen Sullivan, Michael Collins, Lauren Sullivan, Patrick Sullivan, Parker Sullivan, Taylor Sullivan, Robert Collins and Ashley Sullivan.

Active pallbearers are his five grandsons, Allen Sullivan, Michael Collins, Patrick Sullivan, Parker Sullivan, Robert Collins and close friend, Ray Hollinghead.

Honorary pallbearers are Ray Weeden, Frank Mitchell, Dr. D.C. Overstreet, Bob Austin, Lee Gibbs, Joe Casey, Lamar Casey, Ed Vancil, Ellis Suvin, James McDonald, Wayne Walker, Joe T. Smitherman, Gerald Mooney ad members of Selma Elks Lodge No. 167.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the Central Alabama Animal Shelter, American Alzheimer’s Association, the American Diabetes Association and the American Stroke Association.

Mr. Sullivan, a World War II veteran, small business man and life-long Dallas Countian was born February 16, 1929, in the Five Points community (Orrville area) of west Dallas County. Ira graduated from Orrville High School and attended two (2) years of college in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Interrupted by the World War II conflict, Ira promptly enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps where he obtained the rank of First Lieutenant. Lt. Sullivan spent the majority of his military service as a bombardier in the European theater.

At the conclusion of the war, Ira returned to his native Dallas County. In 1947, Ira Sullivan opened Sullivan’s Super Service Station which he continuously operated for the next fifty-seven (57) years until his death. Ira, a dedicated worker, who rarely missed a day of work, was recognized by his peers, the Alabama Service Station Association, being elected state President on numerous occasions and becoming a two-time recipient of the state “Mr. Service Station of the Year” award. Ira was also dedicated to his community, having proudly served as a board member of the Selma Housing Authority for over a decade.

Although a devoted worker, Ira’s passion was farming and gardening. Using his country roots, Ira proudly displayed a plentiful harvest of tomatoes – generously providing his prized tomatoes to any friend and stranger who graced his presence. Every spring, his home blossomed with the numerous plants and flowers he labored in love to plant.

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Vaughan DeForrest Ellis

Vaughan DeForrest Ellis, 86, of Selma, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at a local hospital.

Services are at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, at the Chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home with Minister Peter Feiten officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Ruth W. Ellis; daughter, Billie E. (Hershell) Kendrick of Selma; son, William DeForrest (Brenda) Ellis of Selma; grandchildren, Susan K. (Edward) Epp of Tallahassee, Fla., Amanda K. (Howard) Stein of Panama City Beach, Fla., and Aaron D. (Mimi) Ellis of Selma; and seven great-grandchildren,

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joshua B. Ellis.

Active pallbearers are his grandsons and nephews, Aaron Ellis, Edward Epp, Dillon Epp, Wyatt Epp, Howard Stein, Jackie White, Ronnie White and Bryan Johnson.

Honorary pallbearers are Thomas Sellers, Amos Brown, Oscar Willis, Floyd Blevins, George Carrington, Josh Suttle, David Brown and John Brown.

Family visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, at Lawrence Funeral Home.

Mr. Ellis served as Elder and was an active member of

Selma Central Cong. Of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

He is remembered by many as owner of Ellis Grocery & Meat Market on Water Avenue, and later in association with Gaston’s Meat Market.

Robert Eugene Raine

Robert Eugene Raine, 73, of Selma, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, at his home.

Services are at 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, at the Chapel of Selma Funeral Home with the Rev. Guy Anderson and the Rev. Jerry Henry officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Rosalind Sims Raine; three daughters, Jule (Terry) Booker and Gena (Michael) Williamson of Selma and Marybeth (Greg) Stone of Brentwood, Tenn.; one sister, Ann (Billy) Hughes of Selma; and five grandchildren, George Robert Booker, Robert Stone, Greg Stone Jr., MaryRaine Stone and Carly Rose Williamson.

Mr. Raine was preceded in death by an infant son, Jamie Raine.

Active pallbearers are Jeff Bright, Todd Livesay, Gary Wilson, Joe Moore, Tim Williamson and Roger Katts.

Honorary pallbearers are members of Roy Davis Sunday School Class at Elkdale Baptist Church.

Family will receive friends at the Raine’s home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Mr. Raine was committed to a lifetime of service to the community and Carter Drug Co. for 43 years.

Ora Russell-Cook

Ora Russell-Cook, 61, of Livingston, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at a hospital in Meridian Miss.

Services are at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at Morning Star Baptist Church in Livingston, with Dr. F.N. Nixon and the Rev. Tyrone Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Dugg Hill Cemetery in Coatopa, with Larkin and Scott Funeral Home of Demopolis directing.

Mildred Golson

Graveside services for Mildred Golson, 93, of Jacksonville Fla., will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July, 21, at New Oak Cemetery with Lawrence Funeral Home directing.

Mary F. Atkins

Mary F. Atkins, 88, of Selma, died Sunday, July 18, 2004, in Panama City, Fla.

Services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at West End Baptist Church. Burial will follow in New Live Oak Cemetery with Lawrence Funeral Home directing.

Survivors include daughters, Gloria Atkins Kennedy and husband Huey of Panama City, Fla., Cheryl Atkins Treese and husband Tommy of Selma and Brenda Atkins Wile and husband David of Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, Robbie Treese and wife Traci of Auburn, Shari Wimberly and husband John of Birmingham, Brett Treese and wife Michele Savage of Arlington, Va., Leslie Reynolds and husband Neil of Macon, Ga., Warren Kennedy and wife Leslie of Jackson, Miss., Del Treese and wife Sadie of Pittsburgh, Pa., Larry Wile of

Centre, Va., and Kimbrough Wile of Colorado Spring, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Jackson and Katie Treese of Auburn, Scott and Julia Kennedy of Jackson, Miss., William Wimberly of Birmingham, Haley and Graham Reynolds of Macon, Ga., and Benjamin and Anika Morris of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sisters, Glenda Marcus of Valpariso, Fla., Betty Heirs and husband Huey A. of Prattville; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Coston Kimbro of Andalusia and five brothers and one sister.

Active pall bearers are Don Jones, Wayne Labbe, Bobby Sanders, Carl Mott, Jim Griffin and R.J. Labbe.

Family visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, at Lawrence Funeral Home,

As an alternative to flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to West End Baptist Church, The Arthritis Foundation or The American Heart Association.

Emma Lee

Emma Lee, 88, of Marion, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, at a Perry County nursing home.

Services are at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, Marion, with the Rev. Underwood officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Miller Funeral Home directing.

Willie D. Campbell

Willie D.

Campbell, of Dallas County, died Friday, July 16, 2004.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Miller Funeral Home.

Sylvester McConnell

Sylvester McConnell, of

Dallas County died Saturday, July 17, 2004.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Miller Funeral Home.

Shernell Dickerson

Shernell Dickerson, of Dallas County, died Sunday, July 18, 2004.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Miller Funeral Home.

Marquis Shields

Marquis Shields, of Dallas County, died Saturday, July 18, 2004.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Miller Funeral Home.