Obituaries
Cody Steven Smith
Jun 10, 2025
Cody Steven Smith passed away June 10, 2025 at the age of 33. He was born October 13, 1991 to Steven and Sherry Smith.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, L.D. Smith. and Carl H. Stages, Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Serenity Smith; daughter, Averie Smith; sons, Cayson Threadgill and Brenson Threadgill; parents, Steven and Sherry Smith; brother,...
Patsy Blackwell
Jun 8, 2025
Patsy Claudene Blackwell, of Lowndesboro passed away peacefully in her home Sunday, June 8, 2025 at the age of 86.She was born February 23, 1939 in Lindsay, OK to the late Lula Mae Bryant. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Robert Charles "Mickey" Blackwell; sisters, Joyce Woods, Mollie Dawes, Jessie McCoy and Frankie Jones;...
George Richard Thames
Jun 8, 2025
George Richard Thames, Jr. passed away June 8, 2025 at the age of 63. He was born November 29, 1961 to his house parents, Roddy and Frankie Cahoon.
He was preceded in death by his house mother, Frankie Cahoon; mother of choice, Rosa Towns; son, Justin Phillip Thames; granddaughter, Charlotte Grace Brackin; brothers by choice, Hayes Pettaway and Matthew Bracewell.
In his...
Nancy Hicks Gaylor
Jun 4, 2025
Nancy Gaylor passed away June 4, 2025 at the age of 74. She was born February 17, 1951 to the late Bobby and Eloise Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Hicks and second husband, Robert Gaylor.
She is survived by her sister, Patsy (Davy) McLean; brothers, Don (Ann) Phillips and Glenn (Christine) Phillips; step-sister, Kathy (Cheyenne) Bradford,...
Georgia Jean Cook Harris
Jun 3, 2025
Georgia Jean Cook Harris passed away June 3, 2025 at the age of 70. She was born July 20, 1954 in Greensboro, Alabama to the late Thomas Wesley Cook and Judith Irene Duncan Cook.
She was preceded in death by her step-mothers, Helen Cook; beloved mother-in-law, Thelma Chapman; sister, Linda McCormick; brother, Timothy Cook; brothers-in-law, Milton McCormick and David Harris.
She is...
Ann Ernestine Foster
Jun 1, 2025
Ann Ernestine Warbington Foster passed away June 1, 2025 at the age of 95. She was born February 1, 1930 to the late Ernest Martin Warbington and Annie Laura McGraw Warbington.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl William Foster; son, Carl Eugene Foster; grandsons, Ronnie Warren and Thad Moseley; brother, Tommy Warbington; brother-in-law, Raymond Coorpender, Jr.; son-in-law, Franklin...
William Pope Swift, III
May 31, 2025
William Pope “Buddy” Swift, III, 75, died peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his home in Selma, Alabama, following a long battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (formerly First Presbyterian Church) in Selma, Alabama with the Reverend Steve Burton officiating. The family will receive friends at the church...
Era Lou Divelbiss
May 26, 2025
Era Lou Davidson Divelbiss passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born on January 24, 1943 in Santa Monica CA, to G. W. and Vivian Lou Davidson of Oklahoma City, OK.
She graduated from Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City and married her high school sweetheart and next door neighbor, Ernest...
John Wayne Goodman
May 24, 2025
John Wayne Goodman passed away May 24, 2025 at the age of 75. He was born April 12, 1950 to the late Wilburn and Susie Goodman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Goodman; sisters, Sarah Julian and Irene Campbell; brothers, Jimmy Goodman, William Goodman, Tommy Goodman, Buford Goodman, Harvey Lee Goodman and Barney Goodman.
He is survived by his...
Ila Kathryn Britnell
May 18, 2025
Ila Kathryn Britnell, known as Kat by her family and friends, was released from the physical constraints of her earthly body and joyfully united with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2025—the glorious first day of her eternal life.
Kathryn was born in Horton, Alabama, on February 14, 1937, to the late Jesse and Pauline Hewett.
She was preceded in death...
Paul LaVern Weaver
May 17, 2025
Paul LaVern Weaver, born January 17, 1965 to Noah M. & Fannie (Hershberger) Weaver in Americus, Ga. After his parents were departed he moved to Safford, AL where he resided until his departure from this earth for his heavenly home on May 17, 2025 at the age of 60 y and 4 mo.Paul was very ambitious as a little boy,...
Mark Gregory Stapler
May 17, 2025
Mark Gregory Stapler passed away May 17, 2025 at the age of 65. He was born September 3, 1959 to Mary Alice Smith Stapler and the late Robert Carlton Stapler, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Stapler Hammerle.
Mark Gregory Stapler, a cherished soul, left this world on May 17, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on September...
Fannie Mae Green
May 16, 2025
Fannie Mae Green passed away May 16, 2025 at the age of 87. She was born February 14, 1938 to the late Charlie Lammers and Emily Mae Lyles Lammers.
Fannie Mae was a woman whose very essence radiated warmth and compassion. She loved her family relentlessly, dedicating herself wholly to the nurturing and care of her children and their offspring. Her...
Joel Thomas McConnell
May 15, 2025
Joel “Papa Joe” Thomas McConnell, age 87, of Valley Grande, Alabama, passed away on May 15, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1937, in Electric Mills, Mississippi. Known to friends and family simply as “Joe,” he was the oldest of three children born to Joel Wellington and Mary McConnell.
Raised in a family of farmers, Joe became the first in...
Sarah Ruth Sims
May 14, 2025
Sarah Ruth Epley Sims was born November 26, 1931 in Glencoe, Alabama, the oldest child and only daughter of Ernest Lee and Ruth Singer Epley. She departed this life May 14, 2025.
Sarah’s formal education was in the public schools of Gadsden, Alabama and at Alabama College for Women (now the University of Montevallo). She was a lifelong reader, but probably...
Gladys Vernell Griffin Peavy
May 13, 2025
Gladys Vernell “Nell” Griffin Peavy, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother (affectionately known as Nana) and cherished member of her community, departed this world on May 13, 2025, at the age of 89. Nell was born January 15, 1936 to the late Samuel C. and Willie G. Griffin and lived a life that was woven with love, faith, and an unwavering...
Ethan Wilson
May 11, 2025
SPC Ethan Wilson passed away May 11, 2025 at the age of 28. He was born October 31, 1996.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenny Hicks; grandmother, Eileen Flowers.
Ethan’s journey began in Dallas County, where he was a proud graduate of Dallas County High School in 2015. His dedication to his country led him to serve as a...
Margery Rives Lindsey
May 9, 2025
Margery Rives Lindsey passed away at Wesley Gardens in Montgomery, Alabama on May 9, 2025 at the age of 95. She was born August 6, 1929 to the late Thomas James Rives and Margery Naomi Berry Rives.
Margery had a remarkable career as a paralegal secretary for Henry Chapel at Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett P.A., where she dedicated 13 years...
Annie Elizabeth Argo
May 8, 2025
Annie Elizabeth Argo passed away May 8, 2025 at the age of 79 at Baptist South in Montgomery after a brief illness. She was born March 7, 1946 to the late Harlie Robertson and Annie Hysaw Robertson.
Elizabeth, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, carried with her loving spirit that touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Elizabeth graduated...
Rickey Kaldor
May 7, 2025
Rickey "Slick" Kaldor passed away May 7, 2025 at the age of 65. He was born June 15, 1959 to Arlen Kaldor and the late Frances Kaldor.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Rozanne Kaldor; mother, Frances Kaldor; grandparents, Odin and Jennie Kaldor, Leroy and Frances Chavers; aunt and uncle, Ray and Beverly Bakke.
He is survived by his...
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