Obituaries

Jun 20, 2021

Grace Jean Collins passed away June 20, 2021 at the age of 86. She was born July 4, 1934 to the late Robert Lee Williams and Vera Loraine Mitchell Williams.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elton E. Collins; sisters, Clara Mascarella, Louise Roberts and Carol Clark and brothers, Cecil Williams and Charles Williams.

Jun 19, 2021

Richard Dale Ford Sr, of Selma, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the age of 66.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Jimmy Dillard and Ruby Lee Ford; and brothers: Sidney Eugene Fords Sr., David Lee Ford Sr., and Randy Dale Ford.

Mr. Ford is survived by his...

Jun 17, 2021

Margaret was born in Atlanta in 1963, and has lived in Tallahassee FL, Louisville KY, Coventry England, Birmingham AL, and for the past thirty years in Selma AL.

She had many happy times in Montreat, NC, which she loved and where she enjoyed extended family.

She graduated from Vestavia Hills High School in 1982 and...

Jun 16, 2021

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens, it is our honor to provide this tribute to the family of Mr. Bedwell, who will be laid to rest at Pineview Memory Gardens on June 19, 2021. Interment services have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Pineview Memory Gardens. Cemetery Details Pineview Memory Gardens 5171 Alabama Highway 22 East...

Jun 16, 2021

Brenda P. Lovelady age 68 of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Baptist Hospital South in Montgomery. She was born in Lexington, Virginia on August 19, 1952. She was the office manager with Asphalt Contractors. She is survived by her children, Sussanne Franklin (Beau), Nikki Johnson, and Felecia Strickland (Ashley) grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Tiffany, Donavon, Stephanie, and...

Jun 16, 2021

James Brian Bedwell passed away on June 16, 2021 at the age of 41.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents JC and Annie Belle Bedwell, his maternal grandparents Barte and Myrtle McCall and Howard Osborne, and his uncle Fred White.

He is survived by his parents Lonnie and JoAnn Bedwell, his brother...

Jun 15, 2021

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens, it is our honor to provide this tribute to the Family of Mr. Craig, who will be laid to rest at Pineview Memory Gardens on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Interment services have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Pineview Memory Gardens. Cemetery Details Pineview Memory Gardens 5171 Alabama Highway 22...

Jun 15, 2021

Maurice B. Parks was laid to rest at Orrville Amish-Mennonite Cemetery in Orrville, Alabama.

Jun 11, 2021

Charles David "Nicky" Smith Sr., age 85, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Jackson Hospital. He was born in Birmingham, AL. on January 19, 1936. He was a retired Captain from the Selma Fire Department. He was the owner of Smith Fire Protection. He is survived by his wife; Patricia B. Smith, children; Charles David Smith Jr., Donald...

Jun 10, 2021

Gloria Brown of Selma, age 73, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at her home. She was born in Selma on August 19, 1947 to the late Edwin and Geraldine Ellis. She was a receptionist. She is survived by her children; Johnny Brown and Jeff Brown, siblings; Kay (Raymond) Cook, Skipper (Martha) Ellis and Tommy (Cindy) Ellis, grandchildren; Rebecca...

Jun 8, 2021

Faye Skinner Gray age 88 of Selma, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Baptist Hospital South in Montgomery. She was born in Alabama on August 26, 1932 to the late Jessie A. Skinner and the late Edna Majors Skinner. She was retired from civil service after 30 years of service in various capacities. She is survived by her...

Jun 5, 2021

Evelyn Walker Ross age 89 of Selma, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL. She was born in Perry County, AL on January 7, 1932 to the late Robert W. Walker and the late Edna Wade Walker. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Terry (Kenneth) Nichols, Jerry Edward Ross, Tina...

Jun 4, 2021

Clarice C. Rives age 84, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 with family by her side in Navarre Florida. She was born in Selma on December 18, 1936. She retired as a medical transcriptionist from the hospital with over 50 years of experience. She is survived by her daughter, Leigh Cox and son in law Jim Cox; granddaughter, McKinsey...

Jun 4, 2021

Ruth Decker Seal of Wetumpka, AL passed a at Jackson Hospital Friday, June 4, 2021 at the age of 78.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and Ruth Decker; and her late husband: John Joseph Ahern.

Mrs. Seal is survived by her husband: Edward Seal; brother: Joseph (Betty)...

May 31, 2021

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens, it is our honor to provide this tribute to the family of Mr. McGee, who will be laid to rest at Pineview Memory Gardens on June 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.. Interment services have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Pineview Memory Gardens. Cemetery Details Pineview Memory Gardens 5171 Alabama...

May 29, 2021

Frederick Thomas Vaughan, Sr. passed away May 29, 2021 at the age of 82.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Binion Vaughan; mother, Frances Elizabeth McClinton Vaughan and sister, Billie Frances Johnson.

He is survived by his children, Debbie Vaughan (Bruce) Longcrier, Fred Vaughan, Jr. (Vicky Stoudenmire) and Dana Vaughan (Danny) Mayo;...

May 29, 2021

Our loving wife, sister and daughter Victoria ‘Vicki’ King Howell left this world to join her Lord and Savior on May 29, 2021. A very kind and considerate person, Vicki dearly loved her family and cherished her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed horseback riding, fly fishing, vacations at the beach and was a passionate Alabama fan. She was an...

May 26, 2021

Shirley Faye Sealy Davenport passed away May 26, 2021 at the age of 66. She was born April 28, 1955 to the late James Murphy Sealy, Sr. and Frances Faye Green Sealy.

She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Davenport and brother; James Murphy “Bud” Sealy, Jr.

She is survived by her husband...

May 21, 2021

Celia Lauren Wright age 35 of Plantersville, passed way on Friday, May 21, 2021. She was born in Tampa, FL on February 3, 1986 to Donald "Donny" Wright and Kathleen McQueen Wright. She was a Real Estate Agent with Old Southern Estates and also operated the Marion Breakfast Club. She was a graduate of Wallace Community College as well as...

May 21, 2021

George Andrew Hewston, age 61, of Marion Junction passed away May 21, 2021. He graduated from Auburn University in Agricultural Economics, and over the course of his career, he worked at Georgia-Pacific, Heartland Catfish Company and International Paper. He is survived by his son, Robert Andrew (Lyndsee) Hewston; his brother, Robert Furniss (Nancy) Hewston, and two nephews, William Robert and...