Obituaries

Mar 2, 2021

Betty Smith Martin, wife of the late Leland D. Martin, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Betty was born on September 12, 1937 in Sprott, Alabama to the late Willie C. Smith and the late Fannie Rogers Smith. She was a former cosmetologist. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Martin...

Mar 1, 2021

Jarren Daniel Addison passed away March 1, 2021 at the age of 37. He was born August 22, 1983.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Todd Addison; grandparents, John Ben Addison, Norma Addison, Donald Kerns and EdnaMae Kissel Kerns.

He is survived by his wife, Ashley Addison; sons, Jacob Addison, Jaxson Addison...

Feb 25, 2021

Mr. Michael W. McNeal age 75 of Selma, passed away on Thursday. February 25, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1945 in Selma, AL. He was a former supervisor at Oxford Manufacturing. He is survived by his son, Andrew McNeal; grandchildren, Brittany McNeal, Taylor McNeal, and Elizabeth McNeal; and great-grandchildren, Patrick McNeal and Noah McNeal. He is preceded in...

Feb 25, 2021

Mary Frances “PeeWee” Robinson passed away on February 25, 2021 at the age of 89.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Allen George Lake and Gertrude Howell Lake; and her loving husband of 65 years, Dorman Wayne Robinson.

Mrs. Robinson is survived by her son: Allen Wayne Robinson “Coach Rob”; daughter: Judi R....

Feb 24, 2021

Mr. William E. "Bill" Herrod of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home. Mr. Bill was born in Autauga County, Alabama on September 1, 1930 to the late Henry Grady Herrod and the late Lula Gandy Herrod. He was a retired auto mechanic teacher for Selma High School. He is survived by his children, Steve (Alice)...

Feb 23, 2021

Craig Welden Boone was born on June 9, 1953 and died on February 23, 2021.

He is survived by his mother, Fran Davis.

Mr. Boone was preceded in death by his brother, Russel Boone; father, Don Boone and step father, Don Davis.

He worked as a social worker where he served others.

A memorial service will...

Feb 22, 2021

Tanna Claire Duke passed away February 22, 2021 at the age of 28. She was born December 11, 1992 and graduated from Dallas County High School in 2010.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Duke; brother, Jason Lawrence and sister, Kalyn Duke.

She is survived by her children, Joseph Gordon, Elizabeth Gordon...

Feb 22, 2021

Charles Edward Moore passed away after a brief illness on February 22, 2021. Charles was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, January 11, 1932. He is survived by his niece and goddaughter, Lee Ann Jung (Chris); sister, Louise Hopkins; sisters-in-law, Sarah Ann Moore, Patsy Moore, and Lynn Moore; his dearest friend of many decades, Danny Clark (Linda); and many nieces and nephews....

Feb 22, 2021

Charles Edward Moore passed away after a brief illness on February 22, 2021. Charles was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, January 11, 1932. He is survived by his niece and goddaughter, Lee Ann Jung (Chris); sister, Louise Hopkins; sisters-in-law, Sarah Ann Moore, Patsy Moore, and Lynn Moore; his dearest friend of many decades, Danny Clark (Linda); and many nieces and nephews....

Feb 21, 2021

Charles Edward Fondren, a longtime resident of Selma, Alabama, died on February 21, 2021 at his home. He was attended in death by his children. Charles (Charlie), was born at home in Hale County, Alabama on December 3, 1945. He was the 10th of 13th children born to Clara Claudine Fondren (Owens), and Thomas Monroe Fondren, he was their...

Feb 18, 2021

Mrs. Catherine Stuart Robins age 85 of Montgomery and formerly of Selma, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at her home. She was born in Monterey, Alabama on October 25, 1935 to the late William Asa Stuart and the late Gladys Shires Stuart. She was a former dental hygienist. Mrs. Robins is survived by her daughters, Beth Rollins (Steve)...

Feb 18, 2021

Mrs. Catherine Stuart Robins age 85 of Montgomery and formerly of Selma, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at her home. She was born in Monterey, Alabama on October 25, 1935 to the late William Asa Stuart and the late Gladys Shires Stuart. She was a former dental hygienist. Mrs. Robins is survived by her daughters, Beth Rollins (Steve)...

Feb 17, 2021

Thomas Ray "Tommy" Brown age 74 of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home. He was born in Alabama on January 10, 1947 to the late Thomas Lester Brown and the late Minta Ray Lumeley Brown. He retired from AT&T as a digital technician. He is survived by his wife, Charmion Brown; daughter, Keely Vinson; son,...

Feb 17, 2021

Thomas Ray "Tommy" Brown age 74 of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home. He was born in Alabama on January 10, 1947 to the late Thomas Lester Brown and the late Minta Ray Lumeley Brown. He retired from AT&T as a digital technician. He is survived by his wife, Charmion Brown; daughter, Keely Vinson; son,...

Feb 16, 2021

Peggy Balmer Stocks was born June 25, 1931 and passed away February 16, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chief Master Sergeant George Stocks; mother, Frances H. Buckholder Balmer and father, James R. Balmer.

She is survived by her niece, Carol Diane Vier and cousins, Dorothy Buckholder and Brenda Smith.

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Feb 15, 2021

Grace L. Creel age 85 of Valley Grande, passed away on Monday February 15, 2021 at Park Place Nursing Home in Selma. She was born on February 16, 1935 in North Carolina to the late Thomas and Ruby Lokey. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Creel is survived by her children, Greg R. Cousins, Carl E. Creel, Jr., Donald Ray Creel...

Feb 15, 2021

Grace L. Creel age 85 of Valley Grande, passed away on Monday February 15, 2021 at Park Place Nursing Home in Selma. She was born on February 16, 1935 in North Carolina to the late Thomas and Ruby Lokey. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Creel is survived by her children, Greg R. Cousins, Carl E. Creel, Jr., Donald Ray Creel...

Feb 13, 2021

Mrs. Martha F. Boutwell, the wife of Thomas Boutwell of Valley Grande, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home. She was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida on September 20, 1944 to the late Myrtha Ellis Stewart and the late Avie Frances Garrett Stewart. She was a realtor with Cornerstone Realty for over 30 years. She is survived...

Feb 13, 2021

Mrs. Martha F. Boutwell, the wife of Thomas Boutwell of Valley Grande, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at her home. She was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida on September 20, 1944 to the late Myrtha Ellis Stewart and the late Avie Frances Garrett Stewart. She was a realtor with Cornerstone Realty for over 30 years. She is survived...

Feb 12, 2021

Russell Thomas Ashley Sr. passed away on February 12, 2021. He was born March 24, 1936 in Ready, Kentucky.  He was the youngest of 9 children born to Ose and Ada Mudd Ashley.  Mr. Ashley was known to his Alabama friends and family as “R.T.” and to his Kentucky friends and family as “Tom” or “Tommy”.