Obituaries

Mar 4, 2023

Marion Moore Sumerlin passed away March 4, 2023 at the age of 94. She had been a life-long resident of Burnsville and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She had many friends and family in the area as well as acquaintances in the Selma area.

She was born...

Mar 3, 2023

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens in Valley Grande we are honored to provide this tribute and interment services to the family of Raymond Craig who will be laid to rest here on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

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Mar 3, 2023

Shanahan LeRoy McHardie died March 3, 2023 at the age of 48. He was born July 7, 1974.

His parents were Perl McHardie and Dianna Huett.

He is survived by his daughter, Angel Sueanna McHardie and friend, Betty Weaver.

No funeral services will take place at this time.

Mar 3, 2023

James "Gator" Burge passed away March 3, 2023 at the age of 51. He was born July 9, 1971 in Demopolis, Alabama to Evelyn Hibley Burge and the Samuel Burge, Sr. He was preceded in death by his dad, Bomar Sherrill Tucker; brother, Christopher Burge and father-in-law, Earl Lee. He is survived by his wife, Earline Burge; children, Kelsey...

Mar 1, 2023

Claire Buckner Ralston passed away peacefully in her home in Selma, Alabama on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the age of 88. She is now rejoicing in the presence of Jesus, her Savior and Lord.

Claire was born October 16, 1934 to the late Alvin and Lillian Buckner in Birmingham, Alabama. Claire deeply loved each person she...

Mar 1, 2023

Evelyn Marie Sides passed away March 1, 2023 at the age of 45. She was born November 18, 1977 to the late Austin and Patsy Franklin. She is survived by her husband, Charles Edward Sides, II; children, Shanna (Jordan) Sides and Daniel Sides; grandson, Oliver Smith; siblings, Lamar Franklin, Norman (Toni) Franklin, Rhonda (Sam) Miller, Chris (Lana) Franklin, Molly...

Feb 28, 2023

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens in Valley Grande we are honored to provide this tribute and interment services to the family of John Ellis, Jr., who will be laid to rest here on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

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Feb 28, 2023

Frances Shero Davis passed away February 28, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born in Mineral Wells, Texas to the late Doley Weldon Shero and Eva McMinn Shero on July 6, 1931. Fran was a resident of Selma for many years, until her passing.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Holland.

She was preceded in...

Feb 27, 2023

Edgar Earl Parker passed away February 27, 2023 in Selma, Alabama at the age of 97. He was born April 20, 1925, to the late Edgar Phillip Parker and Lola Moseley Parker. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Seabees.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lee "Dot" Parker and sister, Gladys P....

Feb 25, 2023

Lucille Lillian Sellier passed away on February 25, 2023, in Opelika, Alabama at the age of 99.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husbands, William “Bill” Sellier, Sr. and Roland W. Jordan, Jr., along with her son Roland “Ron” Wayne Jordan.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law Bessie “BJ” Jordan and step granddaughter Rachel Rountree Getman, both of Opelika,...

Feb 24, 2023

Joseph Welcome Duke passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at the age of 64. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on January 31, 1959 to Mary Duke and the late Oliver Duke. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Peggy Davidson Duke; step-children, Clint Crawford (Hannah Smith) and Stacy (Brent) Hill; grandchildren, Allen (Morgan) Crawford, Elizabeth Hill,...

Feb 18, 2023

Gloria Tice Dearman of Selma passed away at her home on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the age of 78.

She was born in Louisiana on July 20, 1944 to the late John W. Tice and the late Roberta Traxler Tice.

She was a former caregiver.

She is survived by her son, James Curtis Aycock (Debbie) and 3...

Feb 17, 2023

Pam Harrell passed away February 17, 2023 at the age of 70. She was born September 24, 1952 to the late Clyde and Exa Faye Getchell. She was preceded in death by her sister, Gladyce (Ellis "Pedo") Sevin. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Harrell; children, Tina (George) Hayes, Paula (Wayne) Barlow; grandchildren, Taylor (Brandon) Sumlin and Cory...

Feb 17, 2023

Cassandra “Sandra” Traylor Champion passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the age of 86. She is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Sandra was born and raised in Collirene, Alabama (The Queen Hill). She loved her family and she loved her Church. She was a devoted “mama” to...

Feb 17, 2023

Sarah J. (Mobley) Campbell passed away on February 17, 2023. She was born February 29, 1940, to the late Buford and Ida Mobley.

Funeral services are pending, and a completed obituary will be posted at a later date.

Feb 15, 2023

Joseph Michael "Mike" Chandler of Valley Grande passed at his home away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the age of 60.

"Mike" was born on July 19, 1962 to the late John Thomas "JT" Chandler and the late Linda Goff Chandler.

He was a former tree removal and trimming professional.

He is survived by his wife,...

Feb 14, 2023

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens in Valley Grande we are honored to provide this tribute and interment services to the family of Dorothy Lee, who will be laid to rest here on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

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Feb 14, 2023

Marcus Skinner Simpkins passed away February 14, 2022 at the age of 90. He was born August 17, 1932 to the late George Simpkins, Sr. and Cliney A. Simpkins. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Rush Simpkins, later wife, Janice Rush Blanton Simpkins; brothers, James Simpkins and Robert Curry Simpkins. He is survived by his...

Feb 13, 2023

Margaret “Betty” F. Crowder of Selma, AL passed away on February 13, 2023, at the age of 96.

She was born in Gainesville, GA on August 21, 1926 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Floyd.

She was preceded in death by her husband James “Jim” E. Crowder and her son-in-law Roy E. Howell.

She is survived by...

Feb 12, 2023

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens in Valley Grande we are honored to provide this tribute and interment services to the family of Leon Mann who will be laid to rest here on Saturday, January 18, 2023.

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