Obituaries

Dec 18, 2018

Donnie Ray Russell passed away December 18, 2018 at the age of 73. He was born December 14, 1945 to the late Leon and Jeanette Russell.

He is survived by his daughter, Julie Russell Flynn; grandsons, Harley Ray Russell and Jonathan Tyler Flynn; brothers, Mark Russell and Richard "Rick" Russell and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dec 18, 2018

Dorothy Dell Barlow, age 93, long time resident of Selma, AL, passed away December 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, John B. Barlow; parents, Thomas and Pennie Hollingsworth; son and daughter-in-law, John A. and Linda Barlow; sons-in law, Glenn Duchesney and Frank Mowery; siblings, Kate Harrison, Lois Fleming, Bobby Nasary and Thomas W....

Dec 17, 2018

Freda Oweta Holley, age 93, of Selma, AL, passed away December 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Holley; parents, Holbert and Esther Richardson; sister, Sylvia Sysney and grandchildren, Jason W. Smitherman and Marc McKinley Smitherman. Surviving are her children, Dean (Judy) Holley and Donna Edwards; grandchild, Patrick Brian Holley and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will...

Dec 16, 2018

Vinu Jacob was born on September 11, 1982 and passed away on December 16, 2018

Dec 14, 2018

Lettie Vay "Betty" Adams, age 88, of Orrville, AL, passed away December 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Tom Adams; parents, William Edward and Mae Tucker and siblings, Barney Tucker, Bernice Fitzpatrick, Jack W. Tucker, William Edward Tucker, Jr., Ceril Wayne Tucker, Frances T. Langford and Naomi Tucker. After her husband's retirement, they moved from...

Dec 14, 2018

Lettie Vay "Betty" Adams, age 88, of Orrville, AL, passed away December 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Tom Adams; parents, William Edward and Mae Tucker and siblings, Barney Tucker, Bernice Fitzpatrick, Jack W. Tucker, William Edward Tucker, Jr., Ceril Wayne Tucker, Frances T. Langford and Naomi Tucker. After her husband's retirement, they moved from...

Dec 13, 2018

Frances Pearl Strickland passed away December 13, 2018 at the age of 82.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Strickland; children, Tommy Elden Dement, Leo Edward Brown, Jr. and Wanda Jean Strickland Howton; siblings, Charlie Pruitt, Ed (Karen) Pruitt, Rene (Floyd) Reed and sisters-in-law, Mary Kate Strickland (Chuck) Presley and Evelyn Strickland Johnson.

Dec 11, 2018

Letha Ann King, age 49, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away December 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Barrett. Surviving are her husband, Ralph Dillow; children, David (Whitney) Williams, Brandi Williams and Justin Lloyd Ashley; sister, Cindy Freshour, Gary King and grandchildren, Baleigh Grace Williams, Kadyn Williams, Summer Shyanne Duke, Skler Hewston Duke and Brody...

Dec 11, 2018

James Winfred Brown, Sr., age 96, of Selma, AL, went to his heavenly home December 11, 2018. Winfred was born February 10, 1922 in Rocky Head, AL and grew up farming in Dale County. James Winfred Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Brown of Ariton, AL received his commission in the United States Naval Reserve. He was a...

Dec 11, 2018

Sara Ellen Middlebrooks Averett, age 91, of Selma, AL, passed away December 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Averett; parents, Will and Della Middlebrooks; son Tim Averett; one sister and nine brothers. Surviving are her daughter, Linda (Jimmy) Hagood; grandchildren, Susan (Joe) Hornsby, Sherry (Dennis) McDonnell, David (Katie) Hagood, Melissa (Gene) Kim and Jessica...

Dec 11, 2018

Letha Ann King, age 49, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away December 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Barrett. Surviving are her husband, Ralph Dillow; children, David (Whitney) Williams, Brandi Williams and Justin Lloyd Ashley; sister, Cindy Freshour, Gary King and grandchildren, Baleigh Grace Williams, Kadyn Williams, Summer Shyanne Duke, Skler Hewston Duke and Brody...

Dec 11, 2018

Sara Ellen Middlebrooks Averett, age 91, of Selma, AL, passed away December 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Averett; parents, Will and Della Middlebrooks; son Tim Averett; one sister and nine brothers. Surviving are her daughter, Linda (Jimmy) Hagood; grandchildren, Susan (Joe) Hornsby, Sherry (Dennis) McDonnell, David (Katie) Hagood, Melissa (Gene) Kim and Jessica...

Dec 10, 2018

Zelle K. Reedy passed away December 10, 2018. Zella was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted friend.

She is survived by her daughters: Pam Reedy and Ami Reedy Conley.

She was an active member of East Brent Baptist Church.

Mrs. Reedy greatly enjoyed dancing with her...

Dec 7, 2018

Betty Lou Kendall, age 86, passed away December 7, 2018. She was born in Jeffersonville, IN, to the late Rev. Stanley and Mrs. Evelyn Kendall and lived in the state of Indiana, Kentucky and Florida until the family moved to Selma, AL, where their roots have extended downward to hold it in place since 1963. Arrangements will be directed by...

Dec 6, 2018

George Randall Bruner, Sr. passed away December 6, 2018 at the age of 69 surrounded by his family. He was born August 20, 1949 to the late George M. and Ann M. Bruner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Bruner Ingram and niece, Sherry I Pfeiffer.

He is survived by his...

Dec 6, 2018

Dorothy Lindsay Massey passed away December 6, 2018 at the age of 84. She was born February 8, 1934 to the late Firman Brooks Lindsay and Dorothy Davidson Lindsay.

She graduated from A.G. Parish High School and then pursued higher education at The University of Montevallo, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business and was on...

Dec 2, 2018

Anthony Wayne Lewis

Anthony Wayne Lewis, age 55, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018.

He is preceded by his father: Charles Wayne Lewis, sister: Faith Ellen Lewis; great aunt: Violet

Hatfield; great grandmother: Herbie Lewis; and great uncle: Robert Hatfield.

Anthony is survived by his...

Nov 23, 2018

LaNelle Edwards Looper passed away on Friday, November 23, after a long illness. She was known for her friendliness, genuine compassion for others and being a loving mother and grandmother.  The axiom, “she never met a stranger” truly described her warm, extroverted personality as she enjoyed life with great enthusiasm for engagement with people.

Born on February...

Nov 23, 2018

Barbara Ann Saylors, age 82, of Montgomery, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018.

She is preceded by her parents: John and Vera Bedgood.

Mrs. Saylors is survived by her husband: Herbert Brent Saylors; sister: Linda (Bob) Dulin; brother: Johnny Bedgood; daughters: Sandra Smith, Lori Roberts; sons: John (Sheila) McCurdy, Gary McCurdy;...

Nov 21, 2018

John Thomas "Tom" Adams passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at the age of 89. He was born April 1, 1929 to the late Walter and Eugenia Adams.He is survived by his wife, Betty Adams; sons, Mike (Sue) Adams and Wayne Adams; grandsons, John (Amber) Adams and Michael Adams, Jr.; great grandson Walt Adams.Tom attended Hueytown High School and after...