Obituaries

Apr 14, 2026

Susie Tennimon Trantham passed away peacefully at her home in Millbrook on April 14, 2026 at the age of 76. She was born August 15, 1949 to the late Cecil L. Tennimon and Etoya Cochran Tennimon.

Susie’s heart was devoted first and foremost to the Lord. Her unwavering faith was the cornerstone of her life and the guiding light in all...

Apr 12, 2026

Alice Lucille Dennis Morgan passed away April 12, 2026 at the age of 79. She was born January 7, 1947 to the late Willie Henry Dennis and Joycie Mae Headley Dennis Averette.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy James Morgan; infant daughter, Alicia Carol Morgan; step-father, Herman Kelly Averette; siblings, L.B. Henry Dennis, Mack O'Dell Dennis, Nathaniel E....

Apr 12, 2026

Julie Walker Drinkard passed away April 12, 2026 at the age of 78. She was born June 1, 1947 to the late Joseph Henry Walker and Blanche Krebs Walker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Drinkard.

Julie’s name will forever be entwined with the history of Valley Grande as one of the founding town council incorporators. Her commitment...

Apr 9, 2026

Clayton Wayne Downs passed away April 9, 2026 at the age of 70. He was born June 21, 1955 and raised by his grandparents, late E.T. Downs, Sr. and Evolene Downs.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Jacqueline B. Downs; father, Sterline C. Downs; brother, Kenneth Downs; brothers-in-law, Donnie Lynn and Jimmy (Judy) Harris and sister-in-law, Brenda Delois Harris.

He...

Apr 9, 2026

Marilyn Kay Hatfield Shumate went to be with Jesus on April 9, 2026 at the age of 72. She was born January 25, 1954 to the late William Dozier Hatfield, Sr. and HenraEtta Moschel Hatfield.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Sonja H. Miller, Gene E. Hatfield, R. Wesley Hatfield, W.D. Hatfield, Jr., Alfred E. Hatfield, Charles Hatfield, Callie...

Apr 8, 2026

Elizabeth Long Cobb Bostick (known to family and friends as Betty) of Selma, Alabama, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026 at the home of her daughter, Beth Peifer, in Montgomery, Alabama.

Born in Uniontown, Alabama, on November 23, 1932, to Oscar Eugene and Mary Coleman Long Cobb, Betty was a lifelong example of kindness, dedication, and unwavering service to her...

Apr 7, 2026

Glannie Pearl Anderson Wilson passed away April 7, 2026 at the age of 85. She was born June 26, 1940 to the late James Alfred Anderson and Ernestine Payne Anderson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Edward Wilson; granddaughter, Christina Wilson; brother, James Anderson; sisters, Mary Nettles, Angie (Lawrence) Weeks and Alpha Motley.

She is survived by her sons,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 20, 2026

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...