Obituaries

Nov 12, 2020

Denene Stoudenmire passed away November 12, 2020 at the age of 59. She was born August 24, 1961 to the late Robert O. Stoudenmire and Jewell I. Stoudenmire.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Charlotte E. Stoudenmire; brother, Gordon W. Stoudenmire and niece, Kristie D. Stoudenmire Thomas.

She is survived by her brothers,...

Nov 12, 2020

Grace Lavonia Childress Wayand, 85, of Hartselle, Alabama passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020. She was born July 1, 1935 to the late Rex and Jessie Childress. She was the first born of eleven children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Andrew Wayand, Sr.; daughter, Alice Marie Wayand; sister, Peggy Nelson and brothers,...

Nov 11, 2020

James "Jimbo" Leonard Bennett, Jr. age 49 of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Macon, GA. He was born in Selma on March 24, 1971 to the late James L. Bennett, Sr. and the late Rose Dennis Bennett Turner. Jimbo leaves behind his children, Colin James Bennett and Luke Wayne Bennett; sisters, Teresa Bennett (Randy) Martin and...

Nov 11, 2020

Harriet Elizabeth Stum Fancher age 77 of Selma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her home. She was born in Pennsylvania on April 21, 1943. She was a retired respiratory therapist. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Thomas F. "Tommy" Fancher; children, Jeff Fancher (Mundi) and Blake Fancher (Shelby); grandchildren, Tayler Fancher and Ethen Fancher; and...

Nov 11, 2020

James "Jimbo" Leonard Bennett, Jr. age 49 of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Macon, GA. He was born in Selma on March 24, 1971 to the late James L. Bennett, Sr. and the late Rose Dennis Bennett Turner. Jimbo leaves behind his children, Colin James Bennett and Luke Wayne Bennett; sisters, Teresa Bennett (Randy) Martin and...

Nov 11, 2020

Harriet Elizabeth Stum Fancher age 77 of Selma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her home. She was born in Pennsylvania on April 21, 1943. She was a retired respiratory therapist. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Thomas F. "Tommy" Fancher; children, Jeff Fancher (Mundi) and Blake Fancher (Shelby); grandchildren, Tayler Fancher and Ethen Fancher; and...

Nov 6, 2020

Jacqueline "Jackie" Headrick passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born in Lowdnes County, Alabama on October 5, 1930 to the late Lester Arnold Headrick and the late Anna Lee Roberts Headrick. She was a former medical transcriptionist with Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. Jackie was known and loved by many as a gentle woman with...

Nov 6, 2020

Jacqueline "Jackie" Headrick passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born in Lowdnes County, Alabama on October 5, 1930 to the late Lester Arnold Headrick and the late Anna Lee Roberts Headrick. She was a former medical transcriptionist with Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. Jackie was known and loved by many as a gentle woman with...

Nov 4, 2020

Charles Edward Sides passed away on November 4, 2020 at the age of 77. He was born July 25, 1943 to the late W.A. and Annie Sides.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Tricia; brothers, James, Doug, Thomas and John Willie and father-in-law, Coy Helms.

He is survived by his children, Shannon (Michael)...

Nov 2, 2020

Mr. Sidney E. "Gene" Harris, Jr. age 85 of Valley Grande passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. He was born January 26, 1935 to the late Sidney E. Harris, Sr. and the late Sadie Rush Harris. He was a retired postal worker. He is survived by his children, Martha Jean Harris, Sidney...

Nov 2, 2020

Mr. Sidney E. "Gene" Harris, Jr. age 85 of Valley Grande passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa. He was born January 26, 1935 to the late Sidney E. Harris, Sr. and the late Sadie Rush Harris. He was a retired postal worker. He is survived by his children, Martha Jean Harris, Sidney...

Nov 2, 2020

Margaret Pritchett Privett, a resident of Greenville, died on November 2, 2020, at the age of 83 after a brief illness.  Known as “Boo” to her family and friends, she was born and raised in Tuscaloosa to parents, Harry and Margaret Partlow Pritchett.  She was a graduate and loyal supporter of the University of Alabama, serving on the Board...

Nov 1, 2020

Shirley Abrams Harrison passed away on Sunday, November 1, 20020 at the age of 85.

Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 5, 2020 at New Live Oak Cemetery with Dr. Cory Horton officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Thomas Fletcher “Ba” Harrison....

Oct 27, 2020

William “Baxter” Ellzey passed away on October 27, 2020 at the age of 58. He was born January 18, 1962 to Billy Butler Ellzey and Geri Ellzey Craig.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Billy Butler Ellzey and Geri Ellzey Craig, and grandparents: Kathleen Purvis Walters (grandmother), Barney Byron Purvis, Sr. (grandpa), Billie Butler Ellzey...

Oct 27, 2020

Barbara (Bobbie) Veach on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 entered into her heavenly kingdom, and she heard, "Well done thou good and faithful servant." Barbara Veach loved her Lord Jesus Christ, her church, her husband, and her family with great passion. Barbara was an unbelievable giver. She embodied what the Lord says about a cheerful giver. She gave to so many...

Oct 27, 2020

Barbara (Bobbie) Veach on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 entered into her heavenly kingdom, and she heard, "Well done thou good and faithful servant." Barbara Veach loved her Lord Jesus Christ, her church, her husband, and her family with great passion. Barbara was an unbelievable giver. She embodied what the Lord says about a cheerful giver. She gave to so many...

Oct 24, 2020

Priscilla Ann Thompson, the wife of Thomas "Tommy" Thompson of Valley Grande, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her home. She was born in Alabama on May 26, 1950 to the late Charles W. "Billy" Snodgrass and Arnette Etheridge Snodgrass. She was a former machine operator with Philly Cigar Company. She is survived by her husband, Thomas "Tommy"...

Oct 24, 2020

Priscilla Ann Thompson, the wife of Thomas "Tommy" Thompson of Valley Grande, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at her home. She was born in Alabama on May 26, 1950 to the late Charles W. "Billy" Snodgrass and Arnette Etheridge Snodgrass. She was a former machine operator with Philly Cigar Company. She is survived by her husband, Thomas "Tommy"...

Oct 23, 2020

Alan Wayne Williams passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at the age of 65.

He was preceded in death by his father: James B. Williams Sr; and sister: Dawne Williams Creel.

Mr. Williams is survived by his mother: Hazel B. Williams; brother: James B. Williams Jr (Pam), and nieces: Robin Michelle...

Oct 23, 2020

Hubert Leighton Allen, Jr. passed away October 23, 2020 at the age of 72. He was born February 28, 1948.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Peppenhorst Allen; father, Leighton Allen and mother, Jean Griffith Allen.

He is survived by his daughters, Kim Allen (Steve) Webb and Angie (Melanie) Allen; grandchildren, Steven...