Obituaries
Tracye Holland Howe
Jun 24, 2024
Tracye Holland Howe passed away June 24, 2024. She was born February 25, 1966 to the late Robert Leon "Bobby" Holland and Dorothye Ross Holland Jackson. She was a remarkable soul whose presence brought light and laughter to all those around her.
In her lifetime, Tracye cultivated a deep love for the arts. Her passion for crafty pursuits such as painting,...
Shannon B. Oswell
Jun 23, 2024
Shannon Bates Oswell passed away June 23, 2024 at the age of 70. She was born March 7, 1954 to the late Willard Bates and Betty Lawrence Bates.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Oswell; niece, Ashley Burnette and great-nephew, James Johnson.
She is survived by her siblings, Robert (Dianne) Bates, Lisa (Roy) Farmer, Joe Bates (Shirley Sanders); nieces...
Eva Jo Ledbetter
Jun 22, 2024
Eva Jo Henderson Ledbetter passed away June 22, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born February 18, 1934 to the late Oscar and Katie Henderson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston C. "Pep" Ledbetter; son, Ronnie Ledbetter and grandson, Rodney Carr.
She is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Bobby) Boothe, Patsy (Donnie) Harris and Becky (Mike) Smith,...
Gaylen Denson
Jun 22, 2024
Gaylen Lawrence Denson, 55, passed away on June 22 in Birmingham, AL. Son of Algerene Denson (Oliver) and Vernon Denson, Gaylen was born on October 13, 1968 in Selma, AL, where he spent much of his childhood playing sports, exploring the family land, and enjoying imaginative play with his four siblings and many cousins.
He graduated as Salutatorian of Dallas County...
Annette Feister
Jun 21, 2024
Annette Headley Feister of Prattville, AL age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on June 21, 2024.
She was born in Clanton, AL on October 20, 1938. She was a caregiver most of her life. A devoted mother, grandmother and recently a Great Great grandmother. She loved spending time with family, friends and the simple things in life like bird...
Johnny B. Holland
Jun 19, 2024
Mr. Johnny “John” B. Holland of Tyler, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Prattville Baptist Hospital at the age of 74.
He was born in Statesboro, GA on July 17, 1949 to the late Robert Holland and the late Jennell Wilson Holland.
He was the former Deputy Site Manager for FEMA here in Selma. He served his country faithfully...
Frances Irene Fails Robinson
Jun 18, 2024
Mrs. Frances Irene Fails Robinson of Selma, Alabama entered her Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at the age of 94.
She was born September 14, 1929 in Alabama to the late Wiley G. Fails, Sr. and Addie Burkett Fails.
Mrs. Robinson was a proud member of the former Selma Church of God. She loved the Lord and her family with...
Mavis Elizabeth Goodman
Jun 17, 2024
Mavis Elizabeth Goodman passed away on June 17, 2024 at the age of 83. She was born on January 20, 1941 to the late Willie Dennis and Joycie Mae Headley.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Buford Goodman; her two daughters, Angel Leigh Goodman and Mary Elizabeth Cottrell; and two grandsons, Jonathon Walter Goodman and Christopher Daniel Goodman.
She...
James "Buddy" Edward Vines
Jun 16, 2024
James "Buddy" Edward Vines of Selma, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at his home at the age of 84.
He was born in Alabama to the late George E. Vines and the late Naomi L. Chandler Vines.
He was an electrician by trade.
"Buddy" had a true and genuine love for the Lord. He was a proud member of the...
Bruce Hughes
Jun 13, 2024
Bruce Hughes, a dedicated outdoorsman, conservationist, former Captain in the Alabama National Guard, and current member of the Valley Grande City Council passed away on June 13, 2024. Born on June 25, 1952, Bruce was known for his passion for nature and his unwavering commitment to preserving the environment.
Throughout his life, Bruce tirelessly worked to protect the natural world he...
Russell Comer Spence
Jun 12, 2024
Russ Comer Spence of Daphne, Alabama and formerly of Selma, passed away on June. 12, 2024 at the age of 57.
Russ was born in Selma, Alabama on March 8, 1967 to the late Charles Edward Spence and Marceline Violet Spence.
He was a lover of Alabama football, race boat driving, and bull riding. He was the former Dean of the Pressure...
Hazel Lee King
Jun 10, 2024
Hazel Lee King, more commonly known to those who loved her as “Grandma Lee” passed away peacefully on Monday June 10, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. Born on October 5, 1937, in Farmersville, AL to Walter H and Sarah Ida Parrish. Lee spent 86 wonderful years spreading love, joy, sarcasm and sass to all around her. Lee was retired civil...
Edna Copfer Wiechers
Jun 9, 2024
Edna Winifred Copfer Wiechers of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Lighthouse Rehab and Healthcare in Selma at the age of 98.She was born in Ohio on April 13, 1926 to the Late Clarence and Anna Copfer.She worked in the sales industry.She is survived by her children, Lynn Kopp (Steve), Barbara Cable (Tom), Janice...
Robert Allen Ingram, Sr.
Jun 8, 2024
Robert Allen Ingram, Sr. passed away June 8, 2024. He was born April 20, 1943 to the late Albert Ingram and Florine Ashe Ingram. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Edna Bruner; daughter, Sherry Ingram Pfeiffer; siblings, Lena Johnson and Jimmy Ingram and brother-in-law, Conrad Thompson. He is survived by his children, Teri I. McDonough, Robert A. Ingram, Jr.,...
John Neilson Furniss
Jun 5, 2024
John Neilson Furniss passed into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on June 5, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare after complications from a recent surgery. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Beverley Hill Furniss and John Perkins Furniss, his brother Allan Furniss, and his nephew, Furniss Maxwell.
He is survived by his beloved wife of over...
John "Jay" Joseph Harrison
May 24, 2024
Jay Harrison passed away May 24, 2024 at the age of 52. He was born November 4, 1971 to the late Thomas F. "Ba" Harrison and Shirley Abrams Harrison. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifton and Evelyn Harrison; uncles, Frank Abrams and Tom McRee; aunt, Minnie Abrams and his best friend, whom he loved like a brother, Mike...
Clarence Alexander
May 20, 2024
Clarence Alexander transitioned from this walk of life on Monday, May 20, 2024 at the Lighthouse Rehab and Healthcare Facility in Selma, Alabama at the age of 65.He was born in Selma, Alabama on June 28, 1958 to the late Malachi French and the late Ada Alexander. He was a truck driver. Clarence was also a lover of all things motorcycles. Funeral services...
Joe William Smith
May 17, 2024
Joe W. Smith passed away May 17, 2024 at the age of 101. He was born October 12, 1922 to the late Cecil Aubrey Smith and Mary Zelma Pougue. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Phillips Smith; children, Mary Jane Smith, Luther Smith and Teresa Smith Godbold; siblings, Jimi Louise Kadrey, Claude Smith, Philip Smith, Fannie Mae...
George Arthur Wiltsie, Sr.
May 17, 2024
George A. Wiltsie, Sr. - known to all as “Buddy” - left this Earth peacefully on May 17, 2024 in his home in Selma, AL after a formidable battle with cancer surrounded by family.Buddy was loved by, and touched so many, through his tireless work for God, his unlimited generosity, good deeds (both known and unknown), and general awesomeness. He...
Billy Griffith Boozer
May 17, 2024
Billy Griffith Boozer went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2024. He was born July 11, 1926 to the late Thomas Richard Boozer and Mattie Griffith Boozer.He was a Veteran and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church for 69 years and truly dedicated to his Lord always. He was a loving father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and great-great...
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