Obituaries
Dorothy Hall Pharr
Apr 12, 2025
Dorothy Hall Pharr passed away April 12, 2025 at the age of 80. She was born June 11, 1944 to the late Ward Thomas Hall and Syrilla Crocker Hall.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert L. Hall, Johnnie W. Hall and Herbert Hall.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years Medfort C. Pharr; sister-in-law, Shirley Coxwell of...
Cynthia Stapler Hammerle
Apr 11, 2025
Cynthia Stapler Hammerle, a beloved mother, devoted church member, and gracious friend, passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on September 16, 1953 to Mary Alice Smith Stapler and the late Robert Carlton Stapler, Jr. Cynthia lived a life characterized by kindness, love, and a selfless spirit that enriched the lives of all...
James Alfred Larson
Apr 11, 2025
James Larson passed away April 11, 2025 at the age of 77. He was born July 3, 1947 to the late Alfred Johnson Larson and Ruth Nadean Lawson Larson.
He was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, George Markham and Thomas Arnold and niece, Teresa Rae Forman.
He is survived by his brothers, William Larson and Richard (Judy) Larson; sisters, Ouida Markham,...
Carolyn Yvonne Cason
Apr 10, 2025
Carolyn Yvonne Cason passed away April 10, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Columbus, Georgia December 6, 1946 to the late Cecil Cullefer, Sr. and Marilyn House Kennerly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey W. Cason; companion and life long partner, Gordon Gougler; daughter, Tracy Bailey; son-in-law, Randy Pugh; sister, Cecilia Mullins.
As the family...
Johnnie Christo Horton Brewer
Apr 4, 2025
Johnnie Christo Horton Brewer passed away April 4, 2025 at the age of 81. She was born in Centreville, Alabama on June 30, 1943 to the late Collins Horton and Nolayer Horton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Welford Brewer; brothers, Bobby Horton and J.C. Horton and grandson, Robert Kelly.
She is survived by her children, Charlie (Wanda) Horton,...
Walter David Edwards
Apr 3, 2025
Walter David Edwards passed away April 3, 2025 at the age of 84. He was born April 28, 1940 to the late William Bradley Edwards and Ella Ray Oakes Edwards.
Walter retired after more than 20 years of devoted service as an insurance salesman with Liberty National Life Insurance, a career that reflected his outgoing nature and passion for connecting with...
Virginia West Sherrer
Apr 2, 2025
Virginia Sherrer, age 92, of Selma, passed away Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.
She is survived by her son, Thomas A. Sherrer Jr. of Dothan, AL, and her grandchildren, Thomas Sherrer III and wife Kristy, and Will Sherrer and wife Liz, and her sister, Gail.
Mrs. Sherrer was a loving and supporting wife to her husband, Al Sherrer, who passed away in 2012,...
James R. Wood
Apr 2, 2025
James R. Wood passed away April 2, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born August 23, 1946 to the late Stanley Albert Wood and Beata E. Affeldt Wood.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Brother, Dennis Wood.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Agee Wood and numerous cousins.
A memorial service will be held May 3, 2025 at...
Cathy Ann Tyson
Apr 1, 2025
Cathy Ann Tyson passed away April 1, 2025 at the age of 70. She was born June 1, 1954 to the late Raymond Hayes and Olga Annette Feister.
No funeral services have been scheduled at this time.
Mickey Earl Moseley
Apr 1, 2025
Mickey Earl Moseley passed away April 1, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born January 31, 1947 to the late Tommie Moseley and Artis Stratman Moseley.
No funeral services have been scheduled.
Betty Louise Hooker
Mar 31, 2025
Betty Louise Hooker passed away March 31, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born June 5, 1938 to the late Clyde and Nannie Rachel.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gary Hooker; brother, Elbert Rachel.
She is survived by her children, James (Debra) Hooker and Terri Sellers; grandchildren, Ben Sellers, Josh Sellers (Brooke Conway) and Garrett (Autumn)...
Henry Nell Jackson Barnes
Mar 28, 2025
Henry Nell Jackson Barnes, born on August 1, 1944, in San Bernardino, California, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in Piedmont, South Carolina. She lived a life filled with compassion, joy, and a ceaseless commitment to those she loved and served.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Monroe Jackson and Emma Louise Ratliff Jackson; brother, John Clayton...
Annie Jo Lee
Mar 28, 2025
Annie Jo Riley Lee passed away March 28, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born September 17, 1942 to the late George and Velma Riley.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Earl D. Lee; five brothers; two sisters and son-in-law, James Burge.
She is survived by her daughters, Ann (Mike) Cottle and Earline Burge; grandchildren,...
William Glenn Sexton
Mar 27, 2025
William Glenn Sexton of Selma AL. , affectionately known as “Razor” and “The Old Pro,” passed away at the age of 86 on March 27th, 2025. A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, Glenn brought joy to those around him with his warm spirit and kind heart. His love for tennis and basketball earned him his well-known nicknames, and...
Armigene Inez Payne
Mar 26, 2025
Armigene Inez "Jean" Crowe Payne passed away March 26, 2025 at the age of 79. She was born June 25, 1945 to Mary Mildred Sellers Mitchell.
She was preceded in death by her step-father, Judge Allen Mitchell.
She is survived by her husband, John Robert Payne; children, Gary Ray Payne and Susan Michelle(Steve) Paradies; four grandchildren, Madison Payne, Dustin Payne, Lance Payne...
James L Merchant
Mar 25, 2025
James L. Merchant passed away on March 25, 2025, on his 91st birthday. He was born March 25, 1934 to the late James Leo Merchant and Annie Inez Lawrence Merchant.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Frances Manderson Merchant; daughter, Myra Merchant (David) Ellis; son, James Stephen (Patricia) Merchant; grandchildren, Dalyn Ellis Farmer, David Scott Ellis and James...
Brandon Dwayne Bickerstaff
Mar 22, 2025
Brandon Dwayne Bickerstaff passed away March 22, 2025 at the age of 58. He was born June 26, 1966 in Selma, Alabama.
He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Lisa Bickerstaff; children, Jessica Bickerstaff, Perry (Crystal) Converse, Kevin Smith and Dawn Converse; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; mother, Betty Ruth (Wilburn Junior) Goodman; siblings, Willie (Paula) Goodman, Scott Goodman, Delton...
India Marie Hayes Strickland
Mar 22, 2025
Mrs. India Marie Hayes Strickland, affectionately known as “Rie Rie” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Strickland; her mother, Mary...
Peggy Ann Small
Mar 19, 2025
Peggy Ann Ratliff Small passed away March 19, 2025 at the age of 70. She was born September 4, 1954 to the late Lloyd Daniel Ratliff and Mary Elizabeth Ratliff.
She was preceded in death by her husband, David Earl Small, Sr.; brother, L.D. Ratliff, Jr.
She is survived by her children, David E. (Emily Hancock) Small, Jr., Matthew S. (Gabby Popwell)...
William Donald Jatko
Mar 19, 2025
William Donald Jatko left to be with the Lord on March 19th, 2025. He was born August 25th, 1944 to the late Elmer Isaac Jatko and Mary Warren Messer Jatko.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Faye Jatko; brother, Kenneth Jatko and sister, Faith Ponzer.
He is survived by his two daughters, Felicia Jatko (Richard) Arnold and Billie Dawn...
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