Obituaries

Oct 9, 2022

Robert Stephen Driggers (Bobby) entered heaven on Sunday, October 9th, 2022 at the age of 66.

Bobby is survived by his wife and anchor for 36 years Susan Jones Driggers, his two daughters, Elizabeth Avery Driggers and Caroline Cook Driggers, his sisters Mary Beth Driggers Bradley and Laurie Driggers Manderson and more family and friends that felt...

Oct 6, 2022

Peggy Jane Kelley Caldwell, age 86 passed away surrounded by her daughters and family on October 6, 2022. She was born August 20, 1936 and raised in Selma, Alabama and spent her life surrounded by her family and friends. She lived in Killen, Alabama since 2007. Peggy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph Carson Caldwell; parents,...

Oct 2, 2022

Alex Tyler went home on October 2, 2022 at the age of 83. He was born March 24, 1939 to the late Percy and Bertha Tyler in Pine Hill, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Tyler; brother, Anthony Tyler and sister, Sue Lassiter. He is survived by his daughter, Mary (Mike) Sims of Selma; brothers,...

Sep 29, 2022

Minnie Rose Abrams passed away September 29, 2022 at the age of 83. She was born January 1, 1939 to the late Leo and Esther Scott Marcinowski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Abrams and brother, Leo Burns Marcinowski. She is survived by her son, Frank C. Abrams; daughter, Pamela A. (James) Mitchell; grandchildren, Frank...

Sep 25, 2022

Claude A. Sherrer, Jr. of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away September 25, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born July 30, 1935 to the late Claude A. Sherrer, Sr. and Pinkie Morris Sherrer.

A private graveside was held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at New Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Daphne Johnson...

Sep 24, 2022

Michael Dan Bell passed away September 24, 2022 at the age of 66. He was born to Marion Abner Bell and Ann Ruth Roberts February 2 1956.

He is preceded in death by his father, Marion Abner Bell and brother, Byron Chris Bell.

He is survived by his mother, Ann McTigue and sisters, Debra Bell...

Sep 23, 2022

Joseph Earl Harrell  passed away September 23, 2022. He was born to the late James E. Harrell and Sarah Jo Watters on August 9, 1948.

He is survived by his son, Tim Harrell (Michelle); brother, Ronnie Harrell (Pam); aunt, Phyllis Davis; nieces, Tina Hayes (George), Paula Barlow (Wayne), Angie Harrell and Christie English.

Funeral services will...

Sep 23, 2022

Lorraine Williamson passed away September 23, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born September 6, 1929 in Sweetwater, Alabama to the late Percy Lee Jowers and Hallie Grace Mayton Jowers. She was preceded by her husband, Kenneth Williamson; son, Gary Mayton; brothers, Donnie Jowers and Bob Jowers. She is survived by her son, Ted (Karen) Smith; daughter,...

Sep 22, 2022

Brenda Faye Batchelor passed away on September 22, 2022 at the age of 73. She was born August 3, 1949 to the late William Cleveland and Annie Elma McKinley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Allen Batchelor and sisters, Annie Francis and Thelma Jewel McKinley.

She is survived by her sons, David...

Sep 21, 2022

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Conaway Holley passed away September 21, 2022. She was born September 29, 1953 to the late Mr. James Antonio “Tony” Conaway and Mrs. Anne Brice Conaway.

She was preceded in death by her brother, James Douglas Conaway.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Mr. Ralph William Holley; sons, Ralph...

Sep 19, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for James Lloyd Elkins, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 14, 2022

David Yow Pearce Jr., of Browns, Alabama passed away on September 14, 2022 in Selma, Alabama. He was born on June 29, 1972 in Selma, Alabama and is preceded in death by his father, David Yow Pearce Sr., and his grandparents Colonel and Mrs. Robert M. Pearce and Dr. and Mrs. William Wood Weissinger. He is survived by his...

Sep 8, 2022

Robert Earl DuBose passed away September 8, 2022 at the age of 74. He was born August 7, 1948 to the late George DuBose and Josie Thacker DuBose. He was a loving father, brother, papa and friend to everyone he met. He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Nichols. He is survived by his daughter, Felsscia Mercer...

Sep 7, 2022

Melvin Curtis Heinz, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Elizabeth Raiford Heinz and Melvin Curtis Heinz and his sisters, Ullma Elizabeth Heinz, Carolyn Heinz Knight and Rosemary Heinz Turner.

Born April 14, 1948 in Selma, Alabama, Mr. Heinz worked for years with Melvin C. Heinz...

Aug 25, 2022

Vada Estelle Murphee Davis went home on August 25, 2022 at the age of 78. She was born January 17, 1944 to the late Madge Estelle Hallmark Murphee.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Minerva Tarr.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Joe Wallace Davis; sons, David (Tawnya) Davis and...

Aug 20, 2022

Frances Cordelia Hean McDonald went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 20, 2022. She was born June 30, 1935 to the late George Mallard Bruner and Bessie Ezelle Bruner. She was the owner and operator of H&H Manufacturing for over 30 years in Selma; raised three children on her own, after her first husband passed away...

Aug 19, 2022

Annie Collier passed away August 19, 2022 at the age of 67. She was born February 14, 1955.

Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home provided a burial for Mrs. Collier at Lorenzo Harrison Memorial Gardens.

Aug 16, 2022

Helen E. Kenan passed away on August 16, 2022 at the age of 90. She was born to the late James Owen Kenan and Eleanor Houston Lapsley, a/ka Eleanor La.

She is preceded in death by her sister Nell Kenan.

She is survived by her sister, Ann Kenan Furey (Charles); niece, Kelly Ann Whantnaby; and...

Aug 14, 2022

Nancy Juanita (Shelnut) O’Brien passed away on August 14, 2022 at the age of 82. She was born March 6, 1940 to the late Arlander and Veola Shelnut.

She is preceded in death by her husband Lonnie O’Brien Jr.

She is survived by her daughters, Robin Quinlivan and Nancy Diane O’Brien; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild;...

Aug 9, 2022

Allen Burns Williams went to be with his Savior August 9, 2022. He was born January 29, 1934 in Selma, to Hugh Lee Williams and Alice Sample Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 66 years, Anita and brothers, Glenn Williams and Luverene Williams.

He is survived by children, Suzanne (Wayne) Friday, Rick...