Obituaries

Apr 27, 2026

Jason "J.C.' Higginbotham passed away April 27, 2026 at the age of 26. He was born June 21, 1999 and his life, though marked by challenges, was a testament to courage, faith, and an enduring spirit.

From a young age, J.C. faced the difficult journey of living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, diagnosed when he was just six years old. Yet, despite...

Apr 24, 2026

June Quarterman Tolson went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 24, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on June 3, 1942, to James and Lois Quarterman in Selma, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Lois Quarterman, her sister, Linda Peterson, and her daughter, Deborah June Pressley.

She attended...

Apr 24, 2026

Jesse Mott passed away April 24, 2026 at the age of 90. He was born November 21, 1935 to the late William Dudley Mott and Sarah Addie Dunkin Mott.

Jesse devoted over 60 years of his professional life to R. L. Zeigler, where he worked in maintenance at the meat production plant in Selma. His commitment and skill were evident in...

Apr 23, 2026

Pattie Hartsfield Bryant, of Selma, passed away April 23, 2026 at the age of 81. She was born in Marianna, Florida on December 7, 1944 to the late Charlie Willis Hartsfield, Sr. and Avis Oswald Hartsfield.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Earl Powell Bryant; siblings, Benjamin (Joyce) Hartsfield, Elizabeth Hartsfield (Albert Leon) O'Bryan, Ida...

Apr 23, 2026

Vicky Lee Freeland Brown, 70, passed away on April 23, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her father: James (Jim) Lee Freeland; and her mother: Velma (Jean) Freeland.

Ms. Brown is survived by her daughter: Emily Blake Brown; step son: Jon Martin Brown (Linnea Catherine); her sister: Lynn Marie Freeland Hannah (Russell Howard); Ex Husband: Randy Earl Brown; and sister from...

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...