Obituaries

Leland Ross Collins

Leland Ross Collins

Mar 27, 2026

Leland Ross "Lee" Collins, a devoted servant of faith and family, peacefully entered the arms of Jesus on March 27, 2026. He was born in Bessemer, Alabama on January 30, 1947 to the late Joseph Edward and Ruby Eberdeen Collins.

Lee’s journey began in the halls of McAdory High School, where he proudly graduated in 1965, laying the foundation for a...

Anne Blair Waller

Anne Blair Waller

Mar 25, 2026

Anne Blair Waller passed away March 25, 2026 after a long battle with lung disease. She fought like a warrior. She was born September 23, 1938, the daughter of the late J. T. and Muriel Whitcomb Blair.

She is now home with the Lord and reunited with her son, Jerald "Jay" Waller, II; sisters, Theresa Blair and Shirley Blair Nicholas; brothers,...

Braxton LeRoy Cummings, Jr.

Braxton LeRoy Cummings, Jr.

Mar 24, 2026

Braxton LeRoy Cummings, Jr., a beloved cattleman, devoted family man, and revered pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026. Born on October 11, 1942, Roy led a life deeply rooted in the land where he was born and raised, embodying the spirit of a true outdoorsman who cherished both his family and the natural world.

A 1966...

Derrell DeVon Lawrence

Derrell DeVon Lawrence

Mar 22, 2026

Derrell DeVon Lawrence passed away March 22, 2026 at the age of 93. He was born October 31, 1932 to the late Luther Byrd and Consue Lawrence.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life for 42 years, Linda (Beverly) Lawrence; brothers, L.B. Lawrence, Thomas Collins and Homer Jack Collins; sisters, Mattie Jim Matthews, Louise Ayotte and Mildred...

Henry Clellan Weaver, Sr.

Henry Clellan Weaver, Sr.

Mar 21, 2026

On Saturday, March 21, 2026 the family circle was complete again when HC Weaver passed away at 100 years of age.

Henry Clellan Weaver, SR., was born February 9, 1926 in Allen, AL (Clarke County), 6th of 8 children born to JD and Bertha Dee West Weaver. At age 17 HC was drafted into the US Army and after training at...

Robert Lee Simmons

Robert Lee Simmons

Mar 20, 2026

Robert Lee Simmons, a devoted servant, beloved entrepreneur, and cherished community figure, peacefully passed away on March 20, 2026 at the age of 70. Born on September 23, 1955 to the late Fred Simmons and Louise Simmons, Robert’s life was a testament to unwavering dedication, resilience, and heartfelt service to the people around him.

A proud graduate of Selma High School...

Jimmy Arliss Harris

Jimmy Arliss Harris

Mar 18, 2026

Jimmy Arliss Harris passed away March 18, 2026 at the age of 79. He was born May 22, 1946 to the late Arliss Harris and Delene Jones Harris.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Judy Tucker Harris; step-mother, Dot Jones Harris; sister, Brenda Deloris Harris and brother-in-law, Ralph Steven Tucker.

He is survived by his son, Brian...

Donald Regan Wright

Donald Regan Wright

Mar 17, 2026

Donald Regan Wright passed away March 17, 2026 at the age of 63. He was born November 10, 1962 to the late Norman David Wright, I and Daisy Adelle Wright.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Celia Lauren Wright.

A master of his trade, Donny's journey in concrete finishing spanned from the vibrant cityscape of Miami to the varied winters...

Cheryl Summers

Cheryl Summers

Mar 14, 2026

Cheryl Denise “Cherri” Chapman Summers, 62, passed away on March 14, 2026, at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma, Alabama, surrounded by the love of her life, her daughter, and mother.

Cherri was a woman of incredible courage, strength, and determination. For more than ten years she battled chronic kidney disease and endured many hardships, including becoming a double amputee. Through...

Johnny Bennett

Johnny Bennett

Mar 11, 2026

Johnny Earl Bennett, 72, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at his granddaughter’s home, with his wife by his side.Johnny was born July 19, 1953, in Perry County, to William Glenwood and Emma Bell Bennett. He spent his life as a hardworking man who took pride in providing for his family. He worked as a mechanic and truck driver,...

Margaret Anne Hain Beers

Margaret Anne Hain Beers

Mar 10, 2026

Margaret Anne Hain Beers, a vibrant soul whose laughter and warmth touched the hearts of all who knew her, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on October 20, 1939 to the late Edward Moore Hain and Margaret McKinnon, Margaret Anne lived her life with an infectious passion for the world around her, embodying...

Andy Owen Naramore

Andy Owen Naramore

Mar 9, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Naramore our beloved husband, father, Paw-Paw, and friend to so many. Andy Owen Naramore passed away March 9, 2026 at the age of 82. He was born in Jasper, Alabama July 23, 1943 to the late Claude Naramore and Rebecca Mills Naramore.

Andy served as a Walker County Commissioner...

Carolyn Mae Hearn Roberts

Carolyn Mae Hearn Roberts

Mar 9, 2026

Carolyn Mae Hearn Roberts passed away March 9, 2026 at the age of 82. She was born July 27, 1943 to the late Frazier C. and Eula Bell Hearn. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Bobby Ray Roberts; mother and father-in-law, William Kelvey and Georgia Rebecca Williamson Roberts;...

James Weeks

James Weeks

Mar 8, 2026

James "Marty" Weeks passed away March 8, 2026 at the age of 81. He was born October 26, 1944 to the late Russell and Connie Weeks.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Nita Weeks; step-sons, John Paul (Shelley) Jones an Larry Howard; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at...

Janet Ratliff Etheridge

Janet Ratliff Etheridge

Mar 3, 2026

Janet Ratliff Etheridge passed away March 3, 2026 at the age of 66. She was born June 29, 1959 to the late S.B. and Ernestine Ratliff.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She gave of herself freely and wholeheartedly, always ensuring that those she loved felt cared for, supported,...

James Grant Huffman

James Grant Huffman

Mar 3, 2026

James Grant "Jimmy" Huffman passed away March 3, 2026 at the age of 72.

He was born October 29, 1953 and was adopted by Claudia Whitlock and William A. Grant

His adoptive father died just a few days shy of James' 3rd birthday. His mother remarried James Henry Huffman, who subsequently adopted Jimmy. Years ago, he was the manager who helped arrange...

Agnes Williams

Agnes Williams

Mar 3, 2026

Agnes Williams passed away March 3, 2026 at the age of 85. She was born May 30, 1940 in Clanton, Alabama to the late Theodore Burnett and Rena Dennis Burnett.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Roland Williams; brother, Bobby Earl Burnett; great-niece, Haley Mims and brother-in-law, Lloyd Mims.

She is survived by her children, Doris (Randy) Kynard, Crystal...

Franklin Smith Marsh

Franklin Smith Marsh

Mar 1, 2026

Franklin "Frank" Smith Marsh, a beloved father, husband and grandfather and a dedicated fisherman passed away March 1, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born December 11, 1941 in Dallas County, Alabama to the late Percy Smith Marsh and Helen Eura Hicks Marsh.

Mr. Frank, as he was affectionately known, was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Marsh; sister,...

Michael Thomas Morrison

Michael Thomas Morrison

Feb 27, 2026

 Michael Thomas Morrison passed away February 27, 2026 at the age of 74. He was born March 12, 1951 to the late Thomas Jefferson Morrison and Ollie Mae Fuqua Morrison.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Lester Brewer and sister-in-law, Cindy Morrison.

He is survived by his son, Scott (Angela) Morrison; grandchildren, Emily Morrison and Andrew Morrison; former wife, Gloria...