Obituaries
Earl Powell Bryant
Jan 5, 2026
Earl Powell Bryant, 83, of Selma, died Monday Jan. 5, 2025.
Funeral services will be Friday, Jan 9, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Sardis with Brother Gary Powell officiating. Burial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery in Prattville, with Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home of Selma directing. Visitation will be at the funeral home in...
Ambus Edward Jackson
Jan 2, 2026
Ambus Edward "Beau" Jackson passed away January 2, 2026 at the age of 71. He was born October 19, 1954 to the late Mozell Jackson and Willie Esther Tucker Jackson
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Gerald Dempsey Jackson, Earl Wayne Jackson; sister, Lila Jane (Sam) Fancher
Beau was a true outdoorsman at heart, finding joy in the natural world....
Vera Abbott
Jan 1, 2026
Vera Popwell "Polly" Abbott passed away January 1, 2026 at the age of 99. She was born September 25, 1926 to the late Henry Popwell, Sr. and Rosa Baker Powell.
Although she had to leave school after the 3rd grade to help on her family farm, Polly never allowed that to hinder her education or thirst for knowledge. She was a...
Judy Tucker Harris
Dec 31, 2025
Judy Tucker Harris passed away December 31, 2025 at the age of 78. She was born March 5, 1947 to the late Ralph and Gladys Tucker.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Steven Tucker.
Judy loved children, and her love and devotion to Northside Baptist Church and the community were evident in the countless lives she touched through her...
Lee William Cochran
Dec 29, 2025
Lee William “Billy” Cochran, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on December 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1943, to the late William Alfred Cochran and Hettie Lucile Langford Cochran.
Lee proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years, dedicating his life to service, discipline, and leadership....
Comer Lee Dunkin
Dec 27, 2025
Comer Lee Dunkin passed away December 27, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born June 23, 1939 to the late Thomas F. Dunkin and Arline Morris.
For over 20 years, Comer proudly served as a shipping clerk at Stewart, King & McKenzie, demonstrating a strong work ethic that he carried through every aspect of his life. His military service...
Cooper DeRamus, Jr.
Dec 25, 2025
J. Cooper DeRamus, Jr. passed away December 25, 2025 at the age of 99, just 17 days shy of being a centenarian . He was born January 11, 1926 to the late Jefferson Cooper DeRamus, Sr. and Sallie Pearl Vinzant DeRamus.
Cooper was a proud veteran who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, fulfilling his duty in the...
James Martin Warbington
Dec 24, 2025
James Martin "Jimmy" Warbington passed away December 24, 2025 at the age of 94. He was born March 19, 1931 to the late Ernest Martin Warbington and Annie Laura McGraw Warbington. He was a graduate of Francis Marion High School before pursuing his education at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where he honed his skills in industrial art and...
Benjamin Catlin Miller
Dec 24, 2025
Benjamin Catlin Miller, a cherished educator, devoted community member, and beloved friend, passed away on December 24, 2025, at the age of 75. He was born December 15, 1950 in Picayune, Mississippi to the late Willie Lee "Bill" Miller, III and Emmy Lou Catlin Miller.
He began his professional journey at the Perry County Highway Department, where he served faithfully for...
Gladys Marie White Peeke
Dec 23, 2025
Gladys Marie White Peeke of Selma, Alabama, peacefully entered the presence of her Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by family on December 23, 2025, her 76th wedding anniversary.
Gladys was born December 1, 1928, in Sprott, Alabama. She met the love of her life, J.B. Peeke Jr., while working at Eagles department store in Selma and married him on December 23, 1949....
Richard McDonald Page
Dec 23, 2025
Richard McDonald Page passed away December 23, 2025 at the age of 57. He was born February 27, 1968 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
For many years, Richard owned a successful automotive detailing business in Florida, where his talent and meticulous attention to detail truly shone. A jack-of-all-trades, he possessed a keen intellect and was often the go-to person for those around him...
Lucy M Miley
Dec 23, 2025
Lucy M. Miley passed away on December 23, 2025 at the age of 79. She was born on June 21, 1946 to the late Charles and Beatrice "Peaches" Hatfield.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Cody Hatfield and her husband William Miley, Jr.
She is survived by her children; Charles Travis Miley, Tracy Miley; aunts Janice (Bobby) Roseberry,...
J. Tom Moore
Dec 22, 2025
John Thomas “Tom” Moore Sr. passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 after 92 years of faithful service to the Lord.
Tom was born on January 28, 1933 in Dallas County, Alabama to the late James Claude Moore and Vera Belle Potts Moore. He was a graduate of Orrville High School and Marion Military Institute, graduating with an associate’s degree in...
Lamar Lester
Dec 18, 2025
Lamar Lester passed away December 18, 2025 at the age of 68. He was born November 24, 1957 to the late Charles Jefferson Lester and Lula Mae Crocker.
He spent many years as a welder's helper on an off-shore oil rig. His hands, which crafted and shaped metal with care and precision, always carried the warmth of his big heart. Lamar...
Christine Wall Henderson
Dec 15, 2025
Christine Wall Henderson entered the gates of Heaven on December 15, 2025, surrounded by the promise of eternal life and the love she so faithfully lived out each day. Christine was the most giving soul; selfless, nurturing, and unwavering in her devotion to her family. She loved deeply and cared for us all, serving as the true backbone of our...
Louise Smith Firkins
Dec 11, 2025
Louise Smith Firkins passed away December 11, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born March 1, 1943 to the late Jack Smith and Odessa Bullins Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Firkins; brother, Leon Smith and sister, Mildred Smith.
She is survived by her sister, Jeanette McWhorter and sister-in-law, Martha Smith.
Graveside services will be Monday, December...
Diane Lynn (Wyatt) Sellers
Dec 9, 2025
Diane Wyatt Sellers, of Selma, passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on September 24, 1959, in Selma, she was a beloved daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother.
Diane was preceded in death by her father, Leon Wyatt; her mother, Shirley Pierce; and her stepfather, Manley Pierce. She is survived by her devoted sons, Marshall (Jennifer) Chancey...
Joshua Taylor McKinney
Dec 9, 2025
Josh McKinney passed away December 9, 2025 at the age of 33 unexpectedly in a tragic accident.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, J.T. McKinney and Sue G. McKinney Fraley; maternal grandparents, Thomas William and Sandra Alice Muckenfuss.
He is survived by his parents, Mitch and Denise McKinney; brother, Jared William McKinney (Cathryn); nephews, Jaxson William McKinney and Caden Wyatt...
Virginia Daniels Johnson
Dec 8, 2025
Virginia Daniels Johnson passed away December 8, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born May 10, 1940 to the late Eugene Hardy Daniels and Earlene Tucker Daniels.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Raymond Johnson; brothers, James Daniels and Charles Daniels.
She is survived by her brother, Eugene (Robbin) Daniels; nephews, Chadwick Daniels, Jason (Jodi) Daniels and...
Rhonda Parr
Dec 8, 2025
Rhonda Parr passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 58. She was born on November 6, 1967, to the late Charles Clifton Parr and Carolyn Moore, who surely welcomed her home with open arms.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Kevin Parr. Rhonda adored her big brother, Kevin—he wasn’t just her sibling, he was her...
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