Obituaries
Victor Dale Quigley
Aug 13, 2026
Victor Dale Quigley passed away August 13, 2026 at the age of 69. He was born in North Carolina on August 29, 1956 to the late Eugene Quigley and Ellen Eugenia Collier Quigley.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Marlene Quigley; sister, Deborah "Sue" Doney; Danny Ross and Harold Quigley; sisters-in-law, Alice Quigley and Mary Quigley.
Victor’s time on...
Bobby Franklin Cochran
Aug 12, 2026
Bobby Franklin Cochran, 83, passed away on August 12, 2026. Bobby was born on October 04, 1942 in Perry County to his late parents, Willis and Etoy Cochran.
Bobby was a sewing machine mechanic at Selma Apparel.
He is also preceded in death by his siblings, Gerald Wayne (Kathy) Cochran and Mary Carolyn Leonard.
He is survived by his son, Chris (LeAnn) Cochran;...
Deannie Smith Edwards
Aug 10, 2026
Deannie Smith Edwards, age 77, of Millbrook, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026. She was born on December 26, 1948, in Marion, Alabama, to William Wert Smith and Etoyle Poole Smith. Deannie was a graduate of Frances Marion High School.
Deannie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Affectionately known as “Mimi” to her family, she cherished...
Nettie McCullough Hamilton
Aug 10, 2026
Nettie M. Hamilton passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026 at the age of 82. She was born January 23, 1944 to the late James Franklin McCullough and Annie Lee Spigner McCullough.
She was the last of her siblings, Matthew McCullough, James Lee McCullough, John McCullough, Louise Hancock, Lucile Corley and Wilodean Nichols.
She is survived by her son, Chuck Hamilton; her...
Richard Darrell Jones
Aug 9, 2026
Richard Darrell Jones, 57, passed away on August 9, 2026, leaving behind cherished memories and a love that will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Richard was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. His life touched many people, and his memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him.
Richard was...
Timothy O. Burton
Aug 9, 2026
Timothy O. Burton passed away August 9, 2026 at the age of 61, surrounded by his family. He was born February 14, 1965 to the late Ray and Nell Burton.
For three decades, Tim served as the Maintenance Supervisor at Miller Lumber Company in Selma. His dedication to his work was marked by tireless effort and leadership. Tim reveled in the...
Taylor Owens Averette
Aug 8, 2026
Taylor Layne Owens Averette passed away August 8, 2026 at the age of 34. She was born December 3, 1991 to the late Terry Owens and Melissa "Josie" Hadaway Corey.
She was preceded in death by her step-father, David Corey; grandmother, Joan Taylor Sims; grandfather, James L. Hadaway, Jr. and James Sims.
Her radiant smile and infectious laugh had a remarkable way...
June Rush Blackmon
Aug 5, 2026
June Rush Blackmon passed away August 5, 2026 at the age of 84. She was born June 13, 1942 to the late Robert Dewitt Rush and Hazel Elizabeth Heifner Rush.
During the formative years of her children’s education, June dedicated herself as a Librarian Aide at Byrd School in Selma, nurturing not just her own loved ones, but generations of students...
Wayne McKenzie
Aug 1, 2026
Wayne McKenzie passed away August 1, 2026 at the age of 70. He was born January 16, 1956 to the late Kenneth B. McKenzie, Jr. and Arden Marion Goodson-McKenzie.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Marion Goodson "Butch" McKenzie; sister, Merrily Arden McKenzie Thompson and sister-in-law, Sheila Harrell McKenzie.
Born and raised in Montgomery, Wayne carried with him the values...
Shirley Suther Pugh
Jul 28, 2026
Shirley Suther Pugh passed away July 28, 2026 at the age of 84. She was born May 11, 1942 to the late Judd Willard Suther and Frances Johnson Suther. She was preceded in death by brother, John Richard Suther.
As a mother and “memaw,” she guided her children and grandchildren with a quiet strength, nurturing them with gentle hands and a...
Katrina Victoria McGucken
Jul 27, 2026
Katrina Victoria McGucken (Vickie)
Vickie McGucken, 78, of Sellersburg, Indiana, passed away on July 27, 2026. Vickie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Vincent McGucken II. Vickie is survived by her son Ben (Amy Lynn), daughters Jennifer Shore (Russell), and Amy Elizabeth. Also surviving are grandsons Kyle (Mikeaela), Patrick (Audrey), Jack, and great grandson Aiden.
Vickie was born on...
Dr. Robert David Simpson
Jul 25, 2026
Dr. “Bob” Simpson passed away at the age of 74 on July 25, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Dr. Simpson served as a radiologist in Selma for over 40 years. He is survived by his three children, Murray (Alex), Van (Taylor), and Walt; the mother of his children, Claudia; his five grandchildren, Vivienne, Georgia, Olivia, Van Arthur, and...
Judy Sharbutt
Jul 24, 2026
Judy Sharbutt passed away July 24, 2026 at the age of 75. She was born July 27, 1950 to the late Calvin Coolidge Vines and Edith McMickens Vines.
She was preceded in death by her sons, James Sharbutt and Aaron Sharbutt; grandson, Aaron Michael Sharbutt and she was the last of her siblings, Gail Bryant, Donna Cox, Patricia Vance and James...
Judith Huffman Friday
Jul 24, 2026
Judith Ann Huffman Friday, 77, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Born on September 27, 1948, Judy was the daughter of the late John Welch Huffman and Doris Johnson Huffman. She graduated from Parrish High School in 1966 and built a career defined by dedication and exceptional service. She worked in customer service for BellSouth Telephone Company for more than...
Martha Jean Ealum
Jul 23, 2026
Martha Jean Ealum, age 84, received complete healing from her Heavenly Father on July 23, 2026.
Mrs. Ealum loved many people during her life here on earth, but she loved none more than her Lord and Savior. Anyone who took the time to ask her would soon hear her speak of her precious Jesus Christ and the faith that guided her...
Larry Davis Friday
Jul 21, 2026
Larry Davis Friday, Sr. passed away July 21, 2026 at the age of 79. He was born September 30, 1946 to the late Irwin Davis Friday and Elizabeth Estelle Lockhart Friday.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Dale Friday-Mallett; sisters-in-law, Susan Strickland Rigsby and Kay Strickland (Don) Tubb.
Larry’s story began in Selma, Alabama, where he forged a path...
Mae Elizabeth Wilcox
Jul 20, 2026
Mae Elizabeth Wilcox, 95 of the Ocmulgee Community in Perry County, Alabama went home to her Lord and Savior on July 20, 2026. She was born in Selma, Alabama on August 20, 1930, the daughter of James Russell Williams and Eula Mae Williams. Her mother suffered an untimely death after Mae’s birth and she was raised in Marion Junction, Alabama...
Carrell Shoultz
Jul 19, 2026
Carrell Shoultz passed away July 19, 2026 at the age of 98. He was born June 24, 1928 to the late Bush Shoultz and Etta Caver Daniels.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years and mother of his children, Vivian C. Shoultz; sister, Bernice Johnson; brother, Hawthorne Shoultz; brother, Jessie Carter and step-daughter, Sandy Chandler.
He was a...
Arlen Kaldor
Jul 19, 2026
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." - 2 Timothy 4:7
Arlen O. Kaldor, 89, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026. Born on March 2, 1937, Arlen lived a life defined by hard work, service, faith, and devotion to his family.
Arlen proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for...
Barbara Copeland
Jul 16, 2026
Barbara Copeland passed away July 16, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born June 16, 1943 to the late Nubern and Ouida Faye Chandler.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Copeland; son, Billy Copeland; daughter, Staci Copeland; grandsons, Taylor Copeland, Clay Copeland and McClain Copeland; brothers, Phillip Chandler and Lawrence Chandler; sister, Sara Roper; sister-in-law, Gaynell (Donovan) Cordell...
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