Obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

Lisa Sharon Day Ferrell of Valley Grande, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 64.

She was born in Sumpter, South Carolina on May 21, 1958.

Lisa was a homemaker.

She is survived by her two daughters, Ginger Spann and Ruth Spann.

At the request of Lisa, she...

Mar 28, 2023

W.F. "Bill" Newsome of Deatsville, Al. passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the age of 73.

He was born in Selma, Alabama on May 11, 1949 to the late Walter Lee Newsome Sr. and the late Bernice Marie Wallace Newsome.

He retired as a switch master with Southern Railroad and later in life as the...

Mar 23, 2023

William Robert "Bobby" Chandler of Deatsville, Alabama and formerly of Selma, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 75.

He was born in Maplesville, Alabama on January 9, 1948 to the late Enzo Chandler and the late Leila Jones Gregg.

Bobby was a painter by trade. He served his country faithfully...

Mar 22, 2023

Lacye Suzanne Smedley Story passed away March 22, 2023 at the age of 35. She was born April 28, 1987 to Rebecca Ellzey and the late Todd Smedley.

Lacye was known for her selflessness and kindness towards others. She had a tender spot for seniors and the elderly, and always went out of her way to make sure they were...

Mar 22, 2023

Charles M. "Chief" Roberts passed away March 22, 2023 at the age of 76. He was born April 18, 1946 to the late Woodrow and Lillian Roberts.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Candace "Candy" Roberts and brother, Ricky Roberts.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda S. Roberts; children, Kimberly (Darrell) Kendrick and Sam...

Mar 13, 2023

Pauline Barnes Lane of Valley Grande, passed away at her home on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the age of 86.

She was born in Alabama on February 24, 1937 to the late Marshall Barnes and the late Ora Barnes.

She was a former Administrative Support Assistant for the State of Alabama.

She is survived by her son, Robert Lane,...

Mar 11, 2023

Judi Elizabeth Porter, 71, of Selma, Alabama died peacefully surrounded by family on March 11, 2023, after a brief illness.  Judi was the daughter of Arthur Cleveland Porter, Sr. and Madeline VanSandt Porter of Selma. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her sister, Madeleine (Patti) Porter Barlow of McKenzie, AL and her sister-in-law, Gail Hamilton Porter of Farragut,...

Mar 11, 2023

Martha Hearon Spencer passed away March 11, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born January 19, 1937 to the late Allen and Lydia Hearon.  She was a member of Elkdale Baptist Church, where she volunteered in the office. She also volunteered with Meals on Wheels. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jack Gordon Spencer. She is...

Mar 10, 2023

Louis Ray "RW" Maurer of Selma, passed away at Baptist Hospital South on Friday, March 10, 2023 at the age of 67.

He was born in Selma, Alabama on March 27, 1955 to the late Eugene "Gene" Paul Maurer and the late Willie Mae Sewell Maurer.

"RW" began driving a gravel dump truck before the age of 20, later...

Mar 9, 2023

Mr. William Alvin Fancher, Jr. was a native of Dallas County, Alabama and a resident of Foley, Alabama. He passed away on March 9, 2023 in Foley, Alabama surrounded by his family at the age of 78.

He served 20 years in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked...

Mar 9, 2023

Gail Rolen Price of Valley Grande, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 69.

She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 8, 1953 to the late Edward Rolen and the late Rev. Betty Jean Burch Rolen.

She was a former payroll and account clerk for American Apparel and Southern Ductile....

Mar 8, 2023

 

Eva Barbara Neipling passed away March 8, 2023 at the age of 96. She was born August 2, 1926 to the late Andrew B. Crawford and Willa S. (Taylor) Crawford. She was preceded by many friends and loved ones in death namely by her sisters, Marion D'Anna, Madeleine Reynolds and Audrey Bee and her husband of 65 years Joseph E....

Mar 7, 2023

Debbie Gene Gilmore Odom of Selma passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 66.

She was born in Mobile, Alabama on May 10, 1956 to the late James Earl Gilmore and the late Nellie Estelle Trammell.

Debbie was a homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Kendall Smith (Kim), David Smith, Sr....

Mar 6, 2023

William C. "Billy" Harrison passed away March 6, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born October 24, 1933 to the late Rother and Ida Kenner Harrison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Mae Harrison and son, Eugene Johnson. He is survived by his children, Rick Harrison, Nancy (Aaron) Lintecum, Randy Harrison, Glenn (Virginia) Johnson...

Mar 5, 2023

Jack Gordon Spencer passed away March 5, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born March 25, 1932 to the late V.K. Spencer and Lovie Spencer in Greensboro, Alabama. He married Martha Spencer and they celebrated their 67th anniversary on January 21, 2023. Jack was a member of Elkdale Baptist Church in Selma. He was an Atomic Veteran of...

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.

Please take time to leave an online condolence for the family.

Pineview Memory Gardens is proud to offer the very...

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...