Obituaries

Jan 31, 2022

At his home surrounded by family, Daniel Lee Olinger entered fully into the presence of the Lord on January 31, 2022.  He was 63 years old.

Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dan came to Selma after high school to play basketball for a local community college.  Soon thereafter, he made Dallas County his home when he...

Jan 30, 2022

Clara Elliott Maughan passed away on January 30, 2022, at her home, at the age of 98.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Terry Hubert Elliot and Mattie Lou Ward Elliot; husband, John A. Maughan; grandson, Douglas Scott Leverett; sisters, Maxine Adams, Ruby Boswell, Mary Frances Guyton and Teresa Tindoll.

She is survived...

Jan 29, 2022

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens, it is our honor to provide this tribute to the family of Julius Bolton, who will be laid to rest at Pineview Memory Gardens on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.. Interment services have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Pineview Memory Gardens. Pineview Memory Gardens proudly serves Selma,...

Jan 25, 2022

Duncan Ferrell Beard passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on January 25, 2022, at age 89. Known as "Pop", he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who held enduring affection for his family and friends. He felt blessed for the gifts given to him by God and loved to sing gospel music....

Jan 24, 2022

Joseph Wayne Little was granted his angel wings on January 24th, 2022. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that adored Wayne as he adored them. Wayne lived a full life enjoying the little things that many would only dream of experiencing. He appreciated each conversation, each visit and always looked at the positiveness of what life...

Jan 24, 2022

Donald Allen Perry passed away February 24, 2022 at the age of 58. He was born January 8, 1964 to the late John Edward Perry and Fannie Lee Riley.

He was preceded in death by his brother, John Edward Perry, Jr.

He is survived by his brother, Billy Perry.

Graveside services will be...

Jan 23, 2022

Sylvia A (Stone) Smith

Sylvia Agee Smith, age 91 of 84 Broadview Road, Waynesville, NC, formally from Selma, gained her wings and went to Heaven to help God with his little angels on 23 January, 2022. She was at home surrounded by family and friends and holding hands with her husband, Hugo Dale Smith, whom she loved...

Jan 23, 2022

Bette Clark Pearson passed away January 23, 2022 at the age of 92. She was born June 8, 1929 to the late Isaac and Ollie Clark.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Pearson; brothers, Buford Clark and Isaac Clark, Jr. and sisters, Virginia Cardwell and Marlene Maurer.

She is survived by her...

Jan 21, 2022

Anna Marie Rupe Segriff, age 70 of Montgomery, passed away Friday, January 21,2022 ay Baptist South. She was born October 18,1951 in Iowa, to the late Burrell and Betty Rupe. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children: Saudra Wilkerson (Nathan), Robert Segriff (Kathleen); and brother: Steve Rupe. grandchildren: Sarah Lindsey, Camryn Lindsey, Ashlea McClintock (Cody), Damian Segriff...

Jan 21, 2022

Aurelia Morgan Ellison passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter in Gulf Breeze, Florida on January 21, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and educator with a generous and giving heart. Aurelia was preceded in death by her parents Roy Riggs Morgan and Aurelia Cruise Morgan,...

Jan 20, 2022

Margaret Shelton Appel age 96 of Selma, passed away on January 20, 2022 at her home. She was born on August 3, 1925 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to the late Alfred Loys Shelton and the late Florence Beatrice Scott Shelton. She was a homemaker. She is survived by daughters, Barbara Appel Skrobak, Marshelle Appel, Kate Appel Himes, and Margaret...

Jan 20, 2022

Louis E. Watters age 92 of Selma, passed away on Thursday, January, 20, 2022 at Selma Health and Rehab. He was born in Alabama on June 24, 1929 to the late Jesse Watters and Ola Harris Watters. He retired after a full life of service to the United States Air Force as a mechanic. He is survived by his nephew;...

Jan 19, 2022

John Oliver Davis passed away on January 19, 2022 at the age of 50. He was born May 12, 1971 to Janice Campbell Davis and the late, Clifford “Cliff” Davis, Jr.

Mr. Davis is survived by his mother, Janice Campbell Davis; Aunts, Fran Davis and Marie Davis; Uncle, Bruce Davis; special friends, Shannon Simpson, Patricia Harris, Carl...

Jan 18, 2022

Judy C. Smitherman age 78 of Valley Grande, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at her home. She was born on December 7, 1943 in Dallas County to the late Donald Marvin Campbell and the late Eva Smith Campbell Edwards. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Colonel Ray Smitherman (Kim) and Nancy Griffin; grandchildren,...

Jan 18, 2022

Daniel E. Kelley age 35 of Valley Grande, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his home. He was born on June 4, 1986 to the late Donnie Eugene Kelley and the late Willa Dean Odom Kelley. Daniel was a jokester, always making people laugh and telling one of his stories. He is survived by his sister, Velma Young;...

Jan 18, 2022

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens, it is our honor to provide this tribute to the family of Deacon Sam Johnson, who will be laid to rest at Pineview Memory Gardens on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Interment services have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Pineview Memory Gardens. Pineview Memory Gardens proudly serves Selma, Valley Grande,...

Jan 18, 2022

Brandon McHugh died peacefully on January 18th at his home.  He was an avid outdoorsman; whether hunting, farming, fishing, or helping out any one in need.  Brandon was a member of Elkdale Baptist Church but most importantly a believer in Jesus Christ.  He was a devoted husband loving on his family always. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Jan 17, 2022

Albert Eugene Wilson age 89 of Selma, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home. He was born September 14, 1932 in Sylacauga, AL to the late Freddie Wilson and the late Maggie Kelley Wilson. He was head of maintenance for Beech Aero Space. He is survived by his sons , Leith (Tammy) Wilson and Leonard Wilson; grandchildren,...

Jan 17, 2022

James Bluford Huett age 75 of Ozark and formerly of Selma, passed away at his home on Monday, January 17, 2022. He was born in Clanton, AL on June 10, 1946 to the late Marvin Huett and the late Lena M. Jones Huett. He was a retired pressman with the Clanton Advertiser. He is survived by his wife, Billie Huett;...

Jan 17, 2022

J. C. Sheehan passed away January 17, 2022 in Demopolis, Alabama at the age of 91. He was born in Orrville, Alabama September 21, 1930 to the late Johnnie Feldon Sheehan and Lisa Melvine Morgan Sheehan.

Born into a farming family in Orrville, Alabama, where he spent most of his life, JC was drafted into the Army...