Obituaries

Sep 14, 2021

Branden Franklin Burton passed away September 14, 2021 at the age of 29. He was born November 16, 1991 to Terry Burton and Jodie Burton Wilson.

Mr. Burton is preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Jo Farley; grandfathers, Larry Farley, Jim Pardue and Chester Burton; great grandparents; brother-in-law, Hunter Davis; and brother-in-love, Nick Campbell.

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Sep 13, 2021

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens, it is our honor to provide this tribute to the family of Anderson Lake, who will be laid to rest at Pineview Memory Gardens on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Interment services have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Pineview Memory Gardens. Pineview Memory Gardens proudly serves Selma, Valley Grande, Dallas...

Sep 13, 2021

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens, it is our honor to provide this tribute to the family of Annie Bell Reese, who will be laid to rest at Pineview Memory Gardens on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Interment services have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Pineview Memory Gardens. Pineview Memory Gardens proudly serves Selma, Valley Grande,...

Sep 13, 2021

Allen Wayne Robinson “Coach Rob” passed away September 13, 2021 at the age of 66. He was born June 28, 1955 to the late Dorman Wayne and Mary Frances Robinson.

He is survived by his sister, Judi (Jack) Poole; niece, Lakelyn (Christian) Cypher and nephew, Jack Poole, II.

Allen was a long-time coach and history...

Sep 12, 2021

Michael John Williamson, age 55, of Pensacola, Florida passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Michael was born March 10, 1966.

He was laid to rest at New Live Oak Cemetery on August 18, 2022.

Sep 12, 2021

Hilton C. “Buddy” Reid, Jr. passed away September 12, 2021 at the age of 83. He was born August 13, 1938 to the late Hilton C. Reid, Jr. and Lillie Belle Reid.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Carol Reid; daughter, Deborah Leigh Reid; son, Henley “Butch” Reid and brother, Kenneth Reid.

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Sep 12, 2021

Betty Stephens Brewer, beloved wife and mother went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen Stephens and Ruby Henderson Stephens of Montgomery, Alabama, husband of 58 years, Brian Brewer and son, James Allen Brewer of Valley Grande, Alabama.

She is survived by two daughters,...

Sep 11, 2021

Jamie Calvert passed away September 11, 2021 at the age of 55. He was born in Selma, Alabama on July 20, 1966 to James Leonard Calvert and Norma Jean Calvert.

He is survived by his loving wife, Melissa Calvert; children, Celia Calvert and Chase Shipman; his mother and father; father-in-law, Gene Hisel and a host of nieces...

Sep 9, 2021

Mr. Dan Williams age 87 of Selma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital in Birmingham. He was born in Benton, AL on January 17, 1934 to the late Adam Williams and the late Annie Washington. Mr. Dan was a proud Christian and at a young age joined the Summer Grove Missionary Baptist Church under...

Sep 8, 2021

Maxine McDonald age 83 of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Hospice Family Care in Huntsville, AL. She was born February 11, 1938 in Lincoln, Alabama to the late Robert and Lona O'Banion. She was a real estate agent. Maxine was also a longtime member of the Elkdale Baptist Church, where she was in the Joy Sunday...

Sep 8, 2021

Emmie Cofer Lightsey age 71 of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2021 at Baptist Hospital South in Montgomery, AL. She was born in Alabama on March 5, 1950 to the late Hardy Cofer and the late Rena Poe Cofer. She is survived by her children, Stuart Lightsey (Ruth) and Rachel Lightsey Glover (Trey); grandchildren, Cameron Lightsey, Madison Lightsey,...

Sep 7, 2021

Edwin Earl Osburn age 74 of Selma, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. Final care and arrangements have been faithfully entrusted to the care of the professional staff of Selma Funeral Home. Events Details are pending.

Sep 7, 2021

John Dwayne Powell passed away September 7, 2021 at the age of 56. He was born September 11, 1964 to the late Thomas Ray Powell, Sr. and Helen Melvina Helton Powell.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Powell.

He is survived by his sister, Libby Weaver; brother, Billy (K.D.) Powell and nephews,...

Sep 6, 2021

Ricky Leroma Rushing, Sr. passed away September 6, 2021 at the age of 72. He was born February 26, 1949 to the late Willford Carl Rushing and Mary Evelyn Bobo Rushing.

Mr. Rushing was a United States Marine veteran and an avid Alabama Football fan.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Carl...

Sep 5, 2021

John Alexander Perdue, Jr. age 75 of Wilsonville and formerly of Selma, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. John was born in Montgomery, Alabama at St. Margaret's Hospital on August 17, 1946, to the late John Alexander Perdue, Sr. and Rosalyn Sasser Perdue. John spent his entire adult life dedicated to public...

Sep 3, 2021

Brian Douglas “Shorty” Sanderson passed away September 3, 2021 at the age of 35.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John Henry Sanderson and Ruth Marie Danzey Sanderson.

He is survived by his wife – the love of his life, Lisa Head Sanderson; son, Grayson Henry Sanderson; fur-baby, Marley; mother, Kathryn Friday (Robert)...

Sep 3, 2021

Patricia Blackwelder Casey, age 94, a resident of Carlowville, Alabama passed away on September 3, 2021. She was born in Lafayette, Alabama on January 5, 1927 to the late Arnold Tilldan Blackwelder and Ruth Zobel Blackwelder.

She was a 1949 graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Laboratory Technology.

Patricia is survived by her...

Sep 2, 2021

Jay Alan Williams age 68 of Valley Grande, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Baptist Hospital South in Montgomery. He was born in Memphis, TN on November 10, 1953 to the late JD Williams and Willie Jean Black Williams. He was a pool and spa sales specialist. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Williams; daughter, Shawn (Ricky)...

Sep 2, 2021

Dr. Joseph Herrin Hagood, Jr., 83, died on September 2, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at the University of South Alabama Hospital in Mobile.

Born on October 31, 1937 to Mildred Russell Hagood and Dr. Joseph Herrin Hagood, Sr., Joe Hagood spent most of his growing up years in his beloved Evergreen, Alabama. He graduated from Evergreen...

Sep 1, 2021

Kent Harris age 74 of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Baptist Hospital South in Montgomery. He was born in Selma on August 10, 1947 to Charlie Batson Harris and Louvenia Cobb Harris. Kent retired from International Paper after more than 30 years of service. He also served his country in the United States Air Force. He...