Obituaries
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
Helen Patricia Jones
Nov 2, 2025
Helen Patricia "Pat" Jones peacefully entered the gates of Heaven, into the arms of Jesus on November 2, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born January 6, 1942 to the late Franklin Carey and Helen Rebecca Thompson Carey.
Pat dedicated approximately ten years of her life to her career as an operator for the phone company, yet her true...
Jo Ann Bedwell
Oct 25, 2025
Jo Ann Bedwell, a beloved educator and cherished family member, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on July 11, 1953, Jo Ann dedicated 37 inspiring years of her life to teaching at Clark Elementary School, where her passion for education shone brightly. She loved all of her kids - no matter their background,...
Gene Hisel
Oct 25, 2025
Lester Eugene "Gene" Hisel, a beloved figure in the Selma and Valley Grande communities, passed away on October 25, 2025 at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama, at the age of 76. He was born on May 24, 1949 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late John Riley Hisel and Mabel Irene McGrew Hisel. Gene was a dedicated and skilled mechanic, renowned...
Robert Fleming Owen, Sr.
Oct 19, 2025
Robert Fleming Owen, Sr., known to friends as Bob, to his parents as Bud, and to his cousins and extended family as Sonny, passed away on October 19, 2025, in Prattville, Alabama, after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 30, 1936, in Selma, Alabama, to W.P. (“Pat”) Owen and Wynelle (“Nell”) Owen.
He was preceded in death by his...
Russell Thomas Greene
Oct 18, 2025
Russell Thomas Greene passed away October 18, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born September 6, 1934 to the late Alpha P. and Ada G. Greene.
Rusty Greene lived life with purpose, passion, and plenty of conversation. He loved the outdoors and could often be found hunting quail or deer, or casting a line for crappie and bream. Rusty...
Kay Parrish Wilson
Oct 16, 2025
Alice Kay Parrish Wilson passed away October 16, 2025 at the age of 71. She was born August 22, 1954 to the late Lewis Preston Parrish and Clara Grace Ansley Parrish.
She was preceded in death by her nephews, Clint Blackmon and Cory Blackmon.
She is survived by her children, Bryant Wilson and Ellen Wilson; her grandson whom she cherished; siblings, Carrie...
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...
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