Obituaries
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...
James Lowell Jordan
Dec 6, 2025
James Lowell Jordan, fondly known as "Hollywood," passed away on December 6, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on November 10, 1948, James was the cherished son of the late Lowell C. Jordan, "Jack," and Nannie Mae Farley. He is remembered for his vibrant spirit and the warmth he brought to all who knew him.
He was a loving father,...
Danny Ray Ellis
Dec 6, 2025
Danny Ray Ellis passed away December 6, 2025 at the age of 69. He was born August 13, 1956 to the late Herman Dan Ellis and Beulah Mae Buell Lloyd.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Carnis Ann Wells Ellis; son, Brandon (Stephanie) Ellis and Justin Lane (Lakesia) Hoppe; grandchildren, Peyton Ray Ellis, Hanna Grace Ellis, Justin Lane...
Vicki Dianne Barnes
Dec 5, 2025
Vicki Dianne Barnes passed away on December 05, 2025 at the age of 76. She was born on June 19,1949 to the late Hubert and Florence Kynard.
She is survived by her brother, James (Sharon) Kynard; step-son, Aaron (Rachel) Rinehart and step-granddaughter, Lilah Rinehart.
Special thanks to special friends and caregivers, David and Kellie Odem. Thanks to Charlotte and the other caregivers...
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
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
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...
Lily Grace Skelton
Dec 1, 2025
Lily Grace Skelton was born sleeping on December 1, 2025, carried into eternity in the loving arms of her Savior before she ever took her first breath.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Anneleigh Savage.
She is survived by her mother, Samantha Grace Skelton Savage; father, Anthony Jerome Gould; grandparents, Kim and Bill Martin & John and Marie Skelton.
Graveside services...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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