Obituaries
Dr. William B. Virgin
Oct 13, 2025
Dr. William B. Virgin passed away October 13, 2025 at the age of 82. He was born November 16, 1942 to the late Dr. William B. Virgin and Eloise Stakely Virgin.
Dr. Virgin's educational path began at Lanier High School, where he fostered friendships that would remain dear to his heart throughout his life. He went on to graduate from The...
Barbara Jane Mull
Oct 12, 2025
Barbara Jane Chandler Mull passed away October 12, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born March 22, 1949 to the late Robert Lester Chandler and Mary Gertrude McGee.
She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Mull; grandson, Andrew Carter; siblings, Beatrice (William) Horton, Nelson (Katherine) Chandler, Vivian (Charlie) Martin, Flora Spangenberg, McArthur Chandler, Maudine (Gordon) Carter, Edna...
James Travis Johnson
Oct 12, 2025
James “Travis” Johnson passed away October 12, 2025 at the age of 87. He was born July 17, 1938 to the late Bernard and Eloise Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Mary Lou Johnson; his in-laws, Willie and Ruth Dorough and son-in-law, Steve Anderson; sisters-in-law, Vonne Sanders and Sue Graben.
Travis dedicated over 35 years...
John Bryant Traylor, Jr.
Oct 11, 2025
John Bryant Traylor, Jr. passed away October 11, 2025 at the age of 84. He was born December 12, 1940 to the late John Bryant Traylor, Sr. and Rosa Ralph Lyon Traylor.
A proud alumnus of Auburn University, John graduated with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science, a cornerstone that laid the groundwork for his impressive career. During his tenure at...
Thaddious Coleman Smith
Oct 11, 2025
Thaddious Coleman Smith, a lifelong Plantersville resident, died on October 11, 2025 at 97 years old.
He was born in Lawley, Alabama, to Charlie and Crola Smith. After high school, he served in the Army and was stationed in Korea. He returned home and married his high school sweetheart, Juanita McAfee and they were married for 40 years. Coleman retired from...
Susan Ann Coyle Campbell
Oct 9, 2025
Susan Ann Coyle Campbell passed away October 9, 2025 at the age of 63. She was born in Michigan on November 15, 1961 to the late Edward and Shirley Coyle.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Coyle and Harvey Coyle; sister, Tammy Marie Kohler
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Campbell; children, Tony Coyle, Jimmy Pratt, Tommy...
Wilma Kate Patterson Tallant
Oct 7, 2025
Wilma Kate Patterson Tallant, known by many as “Miss Wilma” and by family as “Mamaw,” passed away peacefully in the early morning of October 7, 2025, at the age of 98, in Pensacola, Florida.
Wilma and her husband Harold both grew up in rural Toccopola, Mississippi, where she graduated from high school. After their marriage, Wilma and Harold moved to Memphis,...
Wanda Posey Dixon
Oct 7, 2025
Wanda P. Dixon passed away October 7, 2025 at the age of 71. She was born January 22, 1954 to the late Willie G. Posey and Geraldine Bearden Posey.
Wanda's cooking talents were a testament to her creativity and nurturing nature. She found immense joy in baking cakes and pastries, often scouring the internet for new recipes, always eager to add...
Gabriel Anthony Sivilaisane
Oct 6, 2025
Gabriel Anthony Sivilaisane, 30, passed away doing exactly what he loved on October 6, 2025 in Selma, AL.
Gabriel was born on March 28, 1995, in Amarillo, TX. Later he moved to Selma, AL where he grew up with his childhood friends. Gabriel loved riding his motorcycle and telling everyone how handsome he was. He loved cracking jokes and sending reels...
Mary Milton Vick
Oct 4, 2025
Mary Milton "Millie" Vick passed away October 4, 2025 at the age of 84. She was born February 14, 1941 to the late John Milton Card and Zora Huley Card.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Vick; sisters, Margarey Andrew "Andy" Card Fife, Rebecca "Becky" Card Childress,
She is survived by her children, Mark Allen (Kathy) Powell, Paula Jane...
Erle Randolph Richardson, Jr.
Oct 3, 2025
Erle Randolph "Randy" Richardson, Jr. passed away October 3, 2025 at the age of 79 at his home in Marion, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Selma April 11, 1946 to the late Erle Randolph Richardson, Sr. and Sara Lazenby Richardson.
Randy graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from The University of Alabama in 1968 before answering...
Mary Frances Waltz
Oct 1, 2025
Mary Frances Waltz, lovingly known to so many as Mrs. Frankie and Nannie, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, at the age of 96 in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. She was born in Chilton County, Alabama on April 26, 1929, to the late William Thomas Green and Mamie Vera Kemp.
For over 30 years, Frankie devoted herself to the children...
Cecilia Georgia Quinn Whetstone
Sep 24, 2025
Cecilia Georgia Quinn Whetstone, beloved daughter of David Whetstone III and Chellsea Whetstone, was born on September 22, 2025, and gently entered the arms of Jesus on September 24, 2025, at just three days old.
Though her time on earth was brief, Cecilia’s presence touched the hearts of all who loved her.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandmothers, Cecilia Jones...
Betty Joyce Crawford Nichols
Sep 24, 2025
Betty Joyce Crawford Nichols passed away September 24, 2025 at the age of 88 in Mobile. She was born July 26, 1937 in Athens, Alabama to the late David Wilson Crawford and Bertha Durham Crawford.
For 37 years, she held the position of office manager at the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Selma, a role that allowed her to connect with...
Jessie Mae Larkins
Sep 23, 2025
Jessie Mae Larkins passed away September 23, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born February 11, 1936 in Perry County, Alabama to the late Oscar and Katie Henderson.
She was preceded in death by her two brothers and six sisters.
She is survived by her three children, William “Bill” (Lee Ann) Larkins, James “Bob” (Judie) Larkins and Rebecca “Becky” (Stephen)...
John Henry Kitchens, Jr.
Sep 21, 2025
John Henry Kitchens, Jr. passed away September 21, 2025 at the age of 76. He was born September 23, 1948 to the late John Henry Kitchens, Sr. and Marion Caine Matthews.
John Henry earned a Bachelor's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He served his country as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. His courage and dedication,...
Barbara Duke Sciple
Sep 20, 2025
Barbara Duke Sciple passed away September 20, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born May 27, 1942 in Muscadine Junction, Alabama to the late James Arthur Duke, Sr. and Murrell Lucille Thomas Duke.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John V. Sciple, Jr.; son, Jerry Longcrier; brothers, Roger (Carolyn) Duke and Randy (Julia) Duke and great-nephew, Sidney...
Joyce Ann Small
Sep 20, 2025
Joyce Ann Small passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on September 17, 1952 to the late James E. Gilmore and Nellie Estelle Trammell, Jody touched the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing her, leaving behind a legacy filled with warmth and love.
Throughout her life, Jody wore many hats—she worked several...
Carol Ann Tolbert
Sep 13, 2025
Carol Ann Tatum Tolbert passed away September 13, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born November 6, 1948 to the late Moody Alton Tatum and Dorothy Margaret McCord Tatum.
She was preceded in death by husband, Michael E. Tolbert.
Throughout her years, she embraced her role as a homemaker, nurturing her children with a steadfast love that will forever be...
Fred William Boddie
Sep 9, 2025
Fred William Boddie passed away September 9, 2025 at the age of 73. He was born July 27, 1952 to the late Leon Rushin Boddie and Sara Evelyn Boddie.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Vicky Boddie.
Fred was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan along with his best friend Clyde. Fred served as a Maintenance Supervisor...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
