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Edward Earnest Seal

Edward Earnest Seal

May 6, 2024

Edward Seal passed away on May 6, 2024. He was born on October 24, 1934. Edward's impact on the community as a principal at Grissom High School in Huntsville, Alabama, and later as an administrator with the Alabama Department of Mental Health, will always be remembered.Edward's life was filled with memories of adventure and camaraderie. One of his cherished moments...

Karen York Helms

Karen York Helms

May 4, 2024

Karen York Helms, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024. She has left behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.Karen was a vibrant soul who adored her family above all else. Her favorite saying, "Wait A Minute", echoed through the air as she showered her loved...

Dovie Mae Battles Wells

Dovie Mae Battles Wells

May 3, 2024

Dovie Mae Battles Wells "Nanny" of Selma, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, Alabama at the age of 95.She was born August 19, 1928 to the late Mr. & Mrs. P.C. Battles.She was a former special education teacher's aide. "Nanny," as she was affectionately known to eveyone had a true and genuine love...

Kyle Avery Miller (Harris)

Kyle Avery Miller (Harris)

May 2, 2024

Kyle Avery Miller (Harris), beloved son, brother, friend, and military veteran, passed away on May 2, 2024. He was born on November 30, 1994.Kyle's kind and loving spirit touched the lives of many. He graduated from Marbury High School in 2013 and further pursued his academic endeavors at A.U.M., working towards a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. Alongside his dedication to...

Larry Edward Curry

Larry Edward Curry

May 2, 2024

Larry Edward Curry of Sardis, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at St. Franics Hospital in Cloumbus, Georgia at the age of 79. He was born in Red Level, Alabama on September 21, 1944 to the late Edward Curry and the late Loyette Nolan Curry.Larry was an avid outdoorsman who loved to be on the go, loved dancing, taking...

Dorothy Jean Wright

Dorothy Jean Wright

Apr 29, 2024

Dorothy Jean Norsworthy Wright passed away April 29, 2024 at the age of 81.She is survived by her husband, Robert Wright of Minter.

Bessie Ruth Chandler

Bessie Ruth Chandler

Apr 29, 2024

Bessie Ruth Chandler passed away April 29, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born November 8, 1936 to the late Joseph Lawler and Ethel Till in McWilliams, Alabama.  She was preceded in death by her son, Barney Lee Chandler, Jr.; brothers, Millard Till and Willie Bryan Till; sisters, Josephine Dailey and Margaret Dailey. She is survived by her daughters, Charlotte...

Walter "Butch" M. Huffman

Walter "Butch" M. Huffman

Apr 28, 2024

Walter "Butch" M. Huffman of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away on Sunday April 28, 2024 at Baptist Hospital East in Montgomery at the age of 82.He was born in Alabama on June 20, 1941 to the late Frank and Elsie Turner Huffman.He was retired millwright with International Paper. Butch is survived by his children, Sharon Huffman Parnell and Michael Huffman (Meg);...

Mitzi Lane Holladay

Mitzi Lane Holladay

Apr 24, 2024

Mitzi  Lane Holladay passed away on April 24, 2024 at the age of 79 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 03, 1945 to the late Cecil and Lanelle Lane.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald "Ronnie" Holladay.  She is survived by her children, Sandra H. (Clark) Caldwell, Lane (Heather) Holladay and Richard B....

Deborah Joan Smith

Deborah Joan Smith

Apr 23, 2024

Deborah Joan Smith of Selma, passed away at Vaughn Regional Medical Center in Selma on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the age of 66.She was born in Alabama to the Late John Henry Robertson and the Late Annie Mae Robertson.She was a Home Maker.She is survived by her husband, Ted Smith; Children, Christina Brown, Jamie (Kevin) Williams, Sandra Carney and...

William Harold Spivey, Jr.

William Harold Spivey, Jr.

Apr 22, 2024

William Harold Spivey, Jr. age 74 of Selma, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at home with his family by his side. He was born in Selma, Alabama to the late William H. Spivey, Sr. and Janie Parrish Spivey Dickens. He was a self made machinist. Harold wore many different hats throughout the years. He loved to hunt in his younger...

Randy Benton

Randy Benton

Apr 21, 2024

Randy Benton passed away April 21, 2024 at the age of 69. He was born on April 4, 1955 to the late William John and Dora Benton. Randy's journey on this earth was defined by his passion for building and creating. As a dedicated carpenter, he poured his heart and soul into every project, whether it was a simple chicken coop...

Jane Alice Stanley

Jane Alice Stanley

Apr 20, 2024

Jane Alice Stanley of Valley Grande, passed away at Brookwood Baptist Health in Alabaster on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the age of 75.She was born in Louisiana on November 30, 1948 to the late Nealus Johnson and the late Betty Johnson.Has had various job titles, but her last position was serving as a Nanny.She is survived by her children;...

Bonnie Mae Lipsey

Bonnie Mae Lipsey

Apr 17, 2024

Bonnie Mae Lipsey, aged 94, passed away at her home in Selma, Alabama, after a long illness, on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James Carl York and Fanny York; her husbands, Presley Kelsoe and John William Lipsey and eleven brothers and sisters.She is survived by two sons, Scott Lamar (Trish) Kelsoe of Bradford,...

George Robert Beers, IV

George Robert Beers, IV

Apr 16, 2024

George Robert "Bert" Beers, IV passed away April 16, 2024 at the age of 54. He was born October 11, 1969 in Selma, Alabama. After graduating from John T. Morgan Academy, he completed his education at the University of Alabama  A lifelong accomplished and avid golfer, he attended Alabama on a golf scholarship, after having received scholarship offers from numerous other Division...

Bernice "Polly" English

Bernice "Polly" English

Apr 15, 2024

Bernice "Polly" English passed away April 15, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born August 30, 1934 to the late Noah Thomas Morgan and Mary Louise Morgan.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Martha Burge and her brothers, Russell Morgan, Gerald Morgan, Raymond Morgan and Virgil Morgan and son-in-law, David Rinehart. She is survived by her husband of...

Timothy A. Rubin

Timothy A. Rubin

Apr 14, 2024

“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” - Isaiah 41:10Mr. Timothy A. Rubin, age 44 of Selma, Alabama, departed this walk of life on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Funeral services will be held on...

Nancy Stewart Mason Bernard

Nancy Stewart Mason Bernard

Apr 13, 2024

Nancy Stewart Mason Bernard passed away on April 13, 2024, following a short but courageous battle with cancer. A native of Benton, Alabama, Nancy was born on July 9, 1958 to the late Dudley and Nancy Shanahan Mason.Nancy was a graduate of Lowndes Academy. Then she happily followed in her father’s footsteps and attended Auburn University where she received her...

Edward Leon Smith

Edward Leon Smith

Apr 12, 2024

Edward Leon Smith of Clanton and formerly of Selma, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 79.He was born in Alabama on August 27, 1944 to the late Jack Smith and the late Odessa Bullins Smith.Mr. Smith retired from Royal Vending. He is survived by his wife, Martha L....

Houston Edwards

Houston Edwards

Apr 5, 2024

Benjamin Houston Edwards passed away April 5, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born August 10, 1942 to the late Willie Dudley Edwards and Carrie Ruth Edwards. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Ruth Holley, Doris E. Zimmerman, James W. Edwards, Reverend W.N. "Sonny" Edwards, Lt. Col. John R. Edwards, Ret., bulldog, Buster and a host...

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