Obituaries
Walter Houston Givhan
Jul 10, 2024
Walter Houston Givhan, 89, died on July 10, 2024, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Born on April 14, 1935, in Selma, Alabama, to Walter Coats Givhan and Mae Cheatham Givhan, Walter grew up on the family farm near Safford, Alabama, where he enjoyed the life of a country boy riding horses, hunting, and raising cattle.
An alumnus of Orrville High School and Marion...
Dwight Dee Chambers
Jul 9, 2024
Dwight Chambers passed away July 9, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born in Lilbourn, Missouri July 8, 1946 to the late Alfred Chambers and Delawee Patterson Chambers.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Chambers.
He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Renee Chambers, Sharon Patricia Chambers and Lauren Chambers; grandchildren, Austin Chambers, Brooke Chavis, Robin Struble,...
Carolyn Sue Benson Girlie
Jul 8, 2024
Carolyn Sue Benson Girlie went to be with our Lord on July 8, 2024 at the age of 74, surrounded by her family. She was born February 16, 1950 to the late Frances and Kenneth Benson.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Robert Calvin Girlie; son, Kenny Girlie; great-granddaughter, Henley Scott Moore; sister, Sandra (Lonnie) Jones...
Deborah Boley Reed
Jul 8, 2024
Deborah Boley "Debbie" Reed passed away on July 8, 2024 at the age of 74 in her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 14, 1950 in Selma, Alabama to James and Barbara Boley.
Debbie's life was filled with love and dedication to her family. She was the devoted wife of Donald Wayne Reed for 57 years -...
Jerry Dalton Shelby
Jul 6, 2024
Jerry D. Shelby passed away July 6, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born May 17, 1948 to the late Agle Shelby and Flossie Shelby.
Throughout his career at G.E. Plastics/Sabic, where he retired in 2010, Jerry was affectionately known as "Doc" to his coworkers. However, impact extended far beyond the workplace. Jerry was a passionate genealogist who dedicated...
Anneleigh Rose Savage
Jul 5, 2024
Anneleigh Rose Savage, age 2 of Selma, Alabama passed away on July 5, 2024 at her home.
Anneleigh was born on December 10, 2021 to Samantha Grace Skelton Savage and Michael Lee Savage.
She was a fun and loving child, always full of smiles and sunshine. She was, still is, and will always be loved by her family and all that knew...
Joseph Clifton Smith
Jul 5, 2024
Joseph Clifton Smith, 75, of Plantersville, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 5, 2024 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center.
Joe was born in Selma on August 2, 1948 to the late Arthur C. Smith and the late Betty Ballow Smith.
Joe grew up in Selma. After marrying his wife, Diane, they made their home in Plantersville. Joe...
Rev. Arthur “Art” Lee Hartley
Jul 4, 2024
Rev. Arthur Lee “Art” Hartley of Jones, Alabama, answered the call he preached about and longed for on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the age of 84.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he was the son of Arthur Lee Hartley Sr. and Gaynez Elizabeth Heflin Hartley, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one brother, John...
Joyce Wall
Jul 3, 2024
Joyce Wall of Tyler, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Warren Manor Nursing Home in Selma at the age of 92.
She was born in Alabama to the late Lee Williams and the late Alice Williams.
She was a former emplyee of Foodland.
She is survived by her children, Cammie W. Turner (Harold), Deedie Smith (George) and Charles Wall...
Lloyd Cleveland Stockman
Jun 28, 2024
Lloyd Cleveland Stockman
April 18, 1942 – June 28, 2024
Lloyd Cleveland Stockman of Valley Grande, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at home with his family by his side at the age of 82.
He was born in Uniontown, AL on April 18, 1942 to the late William Roscoe Stockman and the late Irene Combs Stockman.
Mr. Stockman grew up in Plantersville...
Kenneth Wayne Chance
Jun 28, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Chance passed away on June 28,2024. He was born on April 30, 1973, and throughout his life, he touched the hearts of many with his warm smile and hardworking nature.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Wayne Chance; grandparents, Floyd and Bertie Chance; grandmother, Virginia Manning (H.W.) Brown and grandfather, James Leslie Manning.
He is survived by...
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...
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