Obituaries

Elizabeth Ann Taylor

Elizabeth Ann Taylor

Apr 21, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Taylor, born October 22, 1947 in Jacksonville, Florida, passed away April 21, 2025 at Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama.

Liz was the daughter of David Woodrow Taylor and Letitia Elizabeth Mock Taylor. Her family moved to the Bluff Park neighborhood of Birmingham, Alabama, when she was a child. She was a graduate of the Misses Howards School for...

Clinton Ross Gresham

Clinton Ross Gresham

Apr 17, 2025

Clint Gresham passed away April 17, 2025 at the age of 36. He was born January 23, 1989.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Paul and Avenell Gresham and maternal grandparents, Burgess and Jewell Murphy; uncles, Ken Gresham and Larry Murphy and a niece, Tessa Jane Gresham

He is survived by his mother and father, Doug and Janet Gresham;...

Clara May Ingram

Clara May Ingram

Apr 17, 2025

Clara May Blankenship Ingram passed away April 17, 2025 at the age of 96. She was born March 29, 1929 to the late Charles Markus Blankenship and Mary Addie Lee Blackman Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by her husband, A.C. "Jack" Ingram; daughter, Jackie (Ross) Naze, son, Marvin Cecil Ingram; brothers, Fred L. Blankenship, Charles Blankenship, Earl W. Blankenship and...

Carroll DeVon McQueen, Jr.

Carroll DeVon McQueen, Jr.

Apr 15, 2025

Reverend Carroll DeVon McQueen Jr., affectionately known as “Von,” passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, and was called home just in time to join the Risen King for the Easter celebration. His passing marks the closing of a remarkable life defined by integrity, humility, and unwavering faith.

Born on December 5, 1946, in Birmingham, Alabama, Von was raised in...

Lenora Carol Nichols

Lenora Carol Nichols

Apr 15, 2025

Lenora Carol Nichols, born on September 2, 1948, in Albertville, AL, passed away on April 15, 2025, at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, AL. She was 76 years old.

Carol lived in Marion, AL, and is survived by her children, William Nichols (Aimee) and Heather Pritchard (Joe), as well as her siblings, Dale Gentle, Spike (Evelyn) Parrish, and Betty (John)...

Dorothy Hall Pharr

Dorothy Hall Pharr

Apr 12, 2025

Dorothy Hall Pharr passed away April 12, 2025 at the age of 80. She was born June 11, 1944 to the late Ward Thomas Hall and Syrilla Crocker Hall.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert L. Hall, Johnnie W. Hall and Herbert Hall.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years Medfort C. Pharr; sister-in-law, Shirley Coxwell of...

Cynthia Stapler Hammerle

Cynthia Stapler Hammerle

Apr 11, 2025

Cynthia Stapler Hammerle, a beloved mother, devoted church member, and gracious friend, passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on September 16, 1953 to Mary Alice Smith Stapler and the late Robert Carlton Stapler, Jr. Cynthia lived a life characterized by kindness, love, and a selfless spirit that enriched the lives of all...

James Alfred Larson

James Alfred Larson

Apr 11, 2025

James Larson passed away April 11, 2025 at the age of 77. He was born July 3, 1947 to the late Alfred Johnson Larson and Ruth Nadean Lawson Larson.

He was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, George Markham and Thomas Arnold and niece, Teresa Rae Forman.

He is survived by his brothers, William Larson and Richard (Judy) Larson; sisters, Ouida Markham,...

Carolyn Yvonne Cason

Carolyn Yvonne Cason

Apr 10, 2025

Carolyn Yvonne Cason passed away April 10, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born in Columbus, Georgia December 6, 1946 to the late Cecil Cullefer, Sr. and Marilyn House Kennerly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey W. Cason; companion and life long partner, Gordon Gougler; daughter, Tracy Bailey; son-in-law, Randy Pugh; sister, Cecilia Mullins.

As the family...

Johnnie Christo Horton Brewer

Johnnie Christo Horton Brewer

Apr 4, 2025

Johnnie Christo Horton Brewer passed away April 4, 2025 at the age of 81. She was born in Centreville, Alabama on June 30, 1943 to the late Collins Horton and Nolayer Horton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Welford Brewer; brothers, Bobby Horton and J.C. Horton and grandson, Robert Kelly.

She is survived by her children, Charlie (Wanda) Horton,...

Walter David Edwards

Walter David Edwards

Apr 3, 2025

Walter David Edwards passed away April 3, 2025 at the age of 84. He was born April 28, 1940 to the late William Bradley Edwards and Ella Ray Oakes Edwards.

Walter retired after more than 20 years of devoted service as an insurance salesman with Liberty National Life Insurance, a career that reflected his outgoing nature and passion for connecting with...

Virginia West Sherrer

Virginia West Sherrer

Apr 2, 2025

Virginia Sherrer, age 92, of Selma, passed away Thursday, April 3rd, 2025.

 She is survived by her son, Thomas A. Sherrer Jr. of Dothan, AL, and her grandchildren, Thomas Sherrer III and wife Kristy, and Will Sherrer and wife Liz, and her sister, Gail. 

Mrs. Sherrer was a loving and supporting wife to her husband, Al Sherrer, who passed away in 2012,...

James R. Wood

James R. Wood

Apr 2, 2025

James R. Wood passed away April 2, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born August 23, 1946 to the late Stanley Albert Wood and Beata E. Affeldt Wood.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Brother, Dennis Wood.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Agee Wood and numerous cousins.

A memorial service will be held May 3, 2025 at...

Cathy Ann Tyson

Cathy Ann Tyson

Apr 1, 2025

Cathy Ann Tyson passed away April 1, 2025 at the age of 70. She was born June 1, 1954 to the late Raymond Hayes and Olga Annette Feister.

No funeral services have been scheduled at this time.

Mickey Earl Moseley

Mickey Earl Moseley

Apr 1, 2025

Mickey Earl Moseley passed away April 1, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born January 31, 1947 to the late Tommie Moseley and Artis Stratman Moseley.

No funeral services have been scheduled.

Betty Louise Hooker

Betty Louise Hooker

Mar 31, 2025

Betty Louise Hooker passed away March 31, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born June 5, 1938 to the late Clyde and Nannie Rachel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gary Hooker; brother, Elbert Rachel.

She is survived by her children, James (Debra) Hooker and Terri Sellers; grandchildren, Ben Sellers, Josh Sellers (Brooke Conway) and Garrett (Autumn)...

Henry Nell Jackson Barnes

Henry Nell Jackson Barnes

Mar 28, 2025

Henry Nell Jackson Barnes, born on August 1, 1944, in San Bernardino, California, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, in Piedmont, South Carolina. She lived a life filled with compassion, joy, and a ceaseless commitment to those she loved and served.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Monroe Jackson and Emma Louise Ratliff Jackson; brother, John Clayton...

Annie Jo Lee

Annie Jo Lee

Mar 28, 2025

Annie Jo Riley Lee passed away March 28, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born September 17, 1942 to the late George and Velma Riley.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Earl D. Lee; five brothers; two sisters and son-in-law, James Burge.

She is survived by her daughters, Ann (Mike) Cottle and Earline Burge; grandchildren,...

William Glenn Sexton

William Glenn Sexton

Mar 27, 2025

William Glenn Sexton of Selma AL. , affectionately known as “Razor” and “The Old Pro,” passed away at the age of 86 on March 27th, 2025. A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, Glenn brought joy to those around him with his warm spirit and kind heart. His love for tennis and basketball earned him his well-known nicknames, and...

Armigene Inez Payne

Armigene Inez Payne

Mar 26, 2025

Armigene Inez "Jean" Crowe Payne passed away March 26, 2025 at the age of 79. She was born June 25, 1945 to Mary Mildred Sellers Mitchell.

She was preceded in death by her step-father, Judge Allen Mitchell.

She is survived by her husband, John Robert Payne; children, Gary Ray Payne and Susan Michelle(Steve) Paradies; four grandchildren, Madison Payne, Dustin Payne, Lance Payne...