Obituaries

Ronney Quinn Johnson

Ronney Quinn Johnson

Dec 5, 2025

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved father, papa, and devoted husband, Ronney Quinn Johnson, age 74, of Douglas, Georgia. On Friday, December 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, he peacefully finished his courageous fight with cancer and entered his eternal rest. I have fought the good fight, I have finished...

Algerene Oliver Denson

Algerene Oliver Denson

Dec 4, 2025

Algerene Oliver Denson, 86, gained her angel wings on Thursday, December 4.

Born in Sweet Water, AL, Algerene spent much of her childhood in the Thomasville area, where she and her siblings were often inseparable.

Algerene was a beloved mother and grandmother. She was a devoted Christian and active member of her church, Shady Grove Baptist Church; she spent her church days...

Wanda Gail Helms

Wanda Gail Helms

Dec 2, 2025

Wanda Killingsworth Helms passed away on December 2, 2025 at the age of 68. She was born on March 22, 1957 to the late Burl and Lucille Killingsworth.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dannie Helms; parents, Burl and Lucille Killingsworth; grandparents, Joseph and Minnie Edwards, James and Exie Killingsworth and mother-in- law, Lulu Helms; brother-in-law, Kenny Harris and...

James  Dally

James Dally

Nov 30, 2025

James David Dally, of Winston Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the age of 82. He was born September 23, 1943 to the late Howard Dally and Elaine McPherson Dally.

He is survived by his wife, Faye McHugh Dally and sister, Pamela Dally.

Funeral services will be Friday, December 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Lawrence Brown-Service...

Jennifer Lynn McDonald

Jennifer Lynn McDonald

Nov 30, 2025

Jennifer "Jenny" McDonald passed away November 30, 2025 at the age of 55. She was born August 28, 1970 to Alsey and Janice McDonald.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harold and Ollie Chambers, Louis McDonald and Annie (Doc) Walker; infant brother, John Louie McDonald; nephew, Justin Austin McDonald; aunts, Shirley York, Gracie Green and Diane Clibrey and uncles,...

Ann Denson Brackin

Ann Denson Brackin

Nov 29, 2025

Ann Denson Brackin, a lifelong resident of Selma, Alabama, entered the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on November 29, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100. Born on March 9, 1925, in Selma, she was the cherished daughter of Kathleen McKibbon Denson and William Quitman Denson.



Survivors include her children: Pam (Roger) Stewart, Kathy Lewis Oliver, and Lane (Bradford)...

Esther Overholt Yoder

Esther Overholt Yoder

Nov 28, 2025

Esther Overholt Yoder passed away November 28, 2025 at the age of 92 at her home in Safford, Alabama. She was born July 17, 1933 in Uniontown, Ohio to the late Henry Joseph Overholt and Amanda Stutzman Overholt.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Yoder; granddaughter, Cynthia Dawn Yoder; great-granddaughter, Andrea Kate Peachy; siblings, Harold Overholt, three...

Eleanor Coon Nichols

Eleanor Coon Nichols

Nov 24, 2025

Eleanor Ruth Coon Nichols passed away November 24, 2025 at the age of 88. She was born November 19, 1937 to the late John Doston Coon, Sr. and Ethel Mae Dickinson Coon.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cullen Nichols, brother, John Doston Coon, Jr. and step-mother, Mary Frances Coon.

She is survived by her sons, Ben (Sydney) Nichols, Jeff...

Nancy Carol Parrish Troha

Nancy Carol Parrish Troha

Nov 23, 2025

Nancy Carol Parrish Troha passed away November 23, 2025 at the age of 80. She was born February 12, 1945 to the late Walter H. Parrish and Sarah Sharpe Parrish.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Troha; daughter, Terrie Girard; son, Troy Troha; granddaughter, Ashley Troha; grandson, Chad Atkins; four sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by...

Joyce Ann Lawrence Wilkins

Joyce Ann Lawrence Wilkins

Nov 20, 2025

Joyce Ann Lawrence Wilkins passed away November 20, 2025 at the age of 81. She was born August 18, 1944 to the late Thomas Leonard McCullough and Etolia "Toy" Spigner McCullough.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lawrence.

She is survived by her husband, George Wilkins; sons, Mike (Susan) Lawrence, Kyle (Melissa) Lawrence, J.T. (Lea) Lawrence; grandchildren, John Michael...

Daniel Howard Mielke

Daniel Howard Mielke

Nov 17, 2025

Daniel Howard Mielke, Jr., 71, of Montgomery, Alabama, died Monday, November 17, 2025, surrounded by his wife, children, and sister.

Dan was born February 6, 1954, in Park Ridge, Illinois, to Daniel Howard Mielke, Sr., and Joanne Martin Mielke. He was raised in Eureka, Illinois, where he graduated from Eureka High School. After high school, Dan attended Gem City College in...

David Moorer Massey, Jr.

David Moorer Massey, Jr.

Nov 14, 2025

David Moorer Massey, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 14, 2025, at the age of 74, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Selma, Alabama on March 6, 1951 to the late David Moorer Massey, Sr. and Nellie Latham Massey. He was preceded in death by his sister, Nell (Willard) Sewell.

David married the love of his...

Kenneth Allen Hall

Kenneth Allen Hall

Nov 14, 2025

Kenneth "Dick" Allen Hall passed away November 14, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born January 11, 1944 to the late L.C. Hall and Lenoka Crowe Hall.

After settling in Prattville, he and his beloved wife became integral members of East Memorial Baptist Church, carrying a sense of community and devotion that mirrored their long-lasting ties to Elkdale Baptist...

Jay Maxie Dempsey

Jay Maxie Dempsey

Nov 12, 2025

Jay Maxie "Max" Dempsey of Coosada, Alabama passed away November 12, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born April 9, 1937 to the late Francis Vardaman Dempsey and Birdie Mae Dempsey.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Alice Dempsey; son, Jay "Packy" (Sandy) Dempsey of Orange Beach; daughter, Nancy (Jared) Giles of Autaugaville; grandchildren, Megan (Wesley) Thomas,...

Donald Edward Vasser

Donald Edward Vasser

Nov 11, 2025

Donald E. Vasser passed away on Nov 11, 2025 at the age of 72. He was born March 09, 1953 to the late Charles E. "Bill" Vasser and Hazel A. Vasser.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles E. "Bill" Vasser.

He is survived by his mother; Hazel A. Vasser; son, William "Bill" E. (Jennifer) Vasser; brother; Charles A. (Edna)...

William Robert Moore, Jr.

William Robert Moore, Jr.

Nov 11, 2025

William Robert Moore, Jr., affectionately known as Billy, was born on July 12, 1951, and passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. At the age of 74, he leaves behind a legacy that is deeply woven into the fabric of his beloved community.

Billy dedicated over 30 years of his life to Harrell's Refrigeration in Selma, serving as a skilled HVAC...

Dale Shawn Adams

Dale Shawn Adams

Nov 7, 2025

Dale Shawn Adams, a 54-year-old resident of Selma, Alabama, passed away on November 7, 2025. Born on January 30, 1971, he was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Danny Adams and Rebecca Mosier Adams.

Surviving Dale are his daughter, Arden B. Adams, his aunt, Dana O’Brien, and his half-brother, Dustin Stanton.

Dale was an artist at heart, with a passion for...

Loretta Caver Elmore

Loretta Caver Elmore

Nov 7, 2025

Loretta Caver Elmore, of Orrville, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025 at the age of 79. She was born in Autaugaville, Alabama on November 27, 1945 to the late William Caver Sr. and Dawson Little Caver.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, William Caver, Bo Caver, Ronnie Caver and sisters, Rosetta Caver and Teresa Caver.

Loretta is survived by...

Linda Faye Spivey

Linda Faye Spivey

Nov 6, 2025

It is with profound sorrow and deep love that we announce the passing of Linda Andrews Spivey, who left this world on November 6, 2025, at the age of 75. Linda was more than a devoted wife, mother, and friend; she was a guiding light whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Born on...

Billie Radford

Billie Radford

Nov 3, 2025

Willie Lee "Billie" McCullough Radford passed away November 3, 2025 at the age of 99. She was born September 11, 1926 to the late William Franklin McCullough and Mary Etta McCullough.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny A. Radford, Sr.; daughter, Barbara Radford Ware; son-in-law, Richard L. Ware and John A. Radford, Jr; grandson, John "Heitz" Radford and...