Obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Fondren age 63 of Selma, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Marion, Alabama on December 24, 1957 to the late Theo Fondren and the late Dorothy Jean Smith Fondren. Tommy pastored Springhill Baptist Church for 15 years and also...

Apr 4, 2021

Mrs. Dollie Mae Oates Jones age 79 of Selma, passed peacefully from this walk of life into the next on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. Dollie was born in Deatsville, Alabama on April 14, 1941. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Donald L. "Don" Jones, Jr. (Kay) of Selma;...

Apr 1, 2021

Edith Pierson, of Plantersville, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the age of 67.

Edith was a retired nurse once working at Selma Medical Center, UAB Family Medicine, and International Paper Riverdale Mill.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Plantersville Christian...

Apr 1, 2021

Nancy Elizabeth Bogrees Crocker age 76 of Selma, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at her home. She was born in Alabama on June 30, 1944 to the late Thomas Bogrees and the late Mary Elizabeth Milling Bogrees. She was a former school teacher. She is survived by her children, Faith Lewis (Jamey) and Andy Crocker (Crystal); 6 grandchildren;...

Mar 30, 2021

Felix H. Reeves, 66, returned to his heavenly home on March 30, 2021 after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

His work family was inspired by his dedication and work ethic. He took great pride...

Mar 28, 2021

Walter Lain Mills, Jr. (W.L.) was born 11/23/1949 in Mobile, AL to Pauline Little & Walter Lain Mills. He grew up in Selma, AL, graduated from A G Parrish High School and attended Auburn University earning a BS degree in Forestry. W.L. was commissioned into the Navy after graduation, serving aboard the USS Denebola until being sent to Purdue...

Mar 27, 2021

On Saturday March 27, 2021 Lonnie Stephen Holland passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Valley Grande, Alabama after a long fight with COPD and emphysema. He is survived by his daughters Trinity (Sean) Lewis and Melinda (Johnny) Duncan of Valley Grande, Alabama; Jennifer (Doug) Glisson of Clewiston, Florida and Tiffany and Steffanie Duck of Bonifay Florida. 11...

Mar 26, 2021

Mary Lee Bender Hatfield passed away March 26, 2021 at the age of 69. She was born January 26, 1952 to the late Calvin D’Witt Bender and Marie Pugh Bender.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Kay Wade; brother, Clyde Bender and nephew, Clyde Bender, Jr.

She is survived by her husband, James...

Mar 25, 2021

HENRY T. LOVE, age 83, of Collirene, Alabama, passed away at home surrounded by family on March 25, 2021, after a brief illness. Henry was born on August 29, 1937 to Paul Henderson Love and Effie Ulela Parkerson. After graduating from Hayneville High School, he went on to study at Troy University. He worked at Bush Hog for over 50...

Mar 23, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Inez Nix Belcher age 70 of Marion Junction, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham. Pat was born in Selma on February 19, 1951 in Selma to the late William A. Nix and the late Lily Olivia Trippe Nix. She was the former office manager for Cooper Brothers Construction. She is survived...

Mar 23, 2021

Betty Grey Poe Driggers was born on November 17, 1922 to the late Henry Clayton Poe and Mittie Etura McClinton and passed away March 23, 2021 at the age of 98.

Graveside services will be Friday, March 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at New Live Oak Cemetery with Dr. Jerry Light officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home...

Mar 22, 2021

Albert Russell Foster, age 76, passed away March 22, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father, Allen Russell Foster, mother, Alberta Small and stepfather, Rudolph Small.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Foster, son, Dr. Allen Foster (Penny), and three granddaughters, Taylor Grace, Maggie and Katie Foster of Auburn, Alabama.

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Mar 18, 2021

Ruth Erika Huckert Middlebrooks passed away peacefully March 18, 2021 at the age of 97, with family by her side. She was born October 7, 1923 in Saarbrücken, Germany.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Asbury Middlebrooks; great-grandson, Clay Hawkins; father, Emil Huckert and mother, Ida Specht.

She is survived by her children,...

Mar 18, 2021

Howard “Gene” Watkins passed away on March 18, 2021 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Watkins; daughter, Rita Watkins and stillborn son Paul Jason Watkins.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Watkins; sister, Shirley (Charles) Ramsey; daughters, Tina (Steve) Ward, Vickie (Donnie) Thomas, Brandy (Nathan) Rhea,...

Mar 18, 2021

Ann Goodman age 82 of Selma, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was born in Selma on October 17, 1938 to the late Virgil L. Hendrix, Sr. and the late Mary Ethel Priest Hendrix. She was a loving and devout homemaker, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend. She is survived by...

Mar 14, 2021

Janey Beatrice Reed passed away March 14, 2021 at the age of 84. She was born November 15, 1936 to the late John Woodfin Reed and Lillian Beatrice Wyatt Reed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, John Woodfin Reed, Jr.; sister, Doris Turner and nephews, Scott Joyner, John W. Reed, III and John Colee....

Mar 13, 2021

Beatrice Hudson Sladich age 84 of Selma and formerly of Panama City Beach, FL, passed away March 13, 2021. She was a former cosmetologist of 45 years. She is survived by her daughter, Debi (Ray) Hoggle of Selma, AL.; son, Timothy W. (Maria) Hudson of New Florence, PA.; sister, Myrtice Holt of Newton, GA.; grandchildren, Shannon (Kent) Carden of Shelby,...

Mar 12, 2021

Mr. Wendell Scurlock age 70 of Selma, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born in Alabama on November 18, 1950 to the late Dan and Elaine Scurlock. He was a retired maintenance supervisor. Wendell is survived by his son, Brian (Laura) Scurlock; grandchildren, Mason Lolley, Brayden Scurlock, Adelyn Scurlock, Thomas Herrod, Hunter Scurlock; siblings, Willis (Brenda) Scurlock,...

Mar 10, 2021

Julia Bennett Hughey, age 85, of Selma passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born August 9, 1935 to the late William G. Bennett and Emma B. Williams Bennett.

She was a former cashier at Winn-Dixie ‘till her retirement. In her retirement, she chose to work part time at the Little Friends School with the bed...

Mar 4, 2021

Lorene Sumlin Britton of Selma, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at New Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Denny McClendon officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

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