Obituaries

Deborah Ann Godwin Akin

Deborah Ann Godwin Akin

Nov 22, 2023

Deborah Ann Godwin Akin passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home in Sardis, at the age of 64.

She was born on March 26, 1959 to the late James E. Godwin and Rose Marie Hager Godwin.

She was a former teacher with the Elmore County School District.

She leaves behind her husband, Daniel Akin; her mother, Rose...

Linda Ferguson

Linda Ferguson

Nov 15, 2023

Linda Ferguson, age 74, of Selma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Park Place Nursing Home in Selma.

She was born in Mobile on September 23, 1949 to the late Debose and Louise Pugh Roberts.

She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Most importantly, she was a devoted child of God.

She leaves behind her husband of 54 years, Doug Ferguson; children, Kerry Smith, Richard (Tammy) Ferguson, Dan Ferguson; grandchildren, Hunter (Jennifer) Smith, Heather (Alex) Waites,...

Cynthia Morgan

Cynthia Morgan

Nov 6, 2023

Cindy Morgan, a beloved member of the Selma community, has passed away on November 6, 2023. She was born on February 28, 1956. Cindy had a warm and caring personality, known for creating a loving atmosphere wherever she went.Cindy's career spanned many years of dedicated service. She worked at Marion Community Bank, formerly Marion Bank and Trust, until her retirement...

Benny Huggins

Benny Huggins

Oct 31, 2023

Benny Huggins of Selma, Alabama, passed away on the morning of 31st of October at the age of 73. He was born in Selma, on April 18, 1950, to the late Benjamin (BJ) and Hazel Huggins.

Benny was a longtime resident of Pensacola, Florida, until he retired and returned to his birthplace in Selma. He was preceded in death by...

Robert "Bob" Irvin Edwards

Robert "Bob" Irvin Edwards

Oct 24, 2023

Robert "Bob" Irvin Edwards of Selma, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at home with is family by his side at the age of 90.

He was born in Selma, Alabama on July 7, 1933 to the late James Stennis Edwards and the late Edna Willetta Sample Edwards.

"Bob" spent his working years with Sherwin Williams and retired in...

Wayne Jones

Wayne Jones

Oct 23, 2023

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens in Valley Grande we are honored to provide this tribute and interment services to the family of Wayne Jones, who will be laid to rest here on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m..

Please take time to leave an online condolence for the family.

Pineview Memory Gardens is proud...

David William Elexander Lester

David William Elexander Lester

Oct 23, 2023

David William Elexander Lester of Plantersville, Alabama, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at his home at the age of 46.

He was born in Canton, OH on January 6, 1977 to David Lester and Barbara Bennett.

David was the former grounds keeper at the Rest Area in Maplesville. David served his country for more than a decade as...

Anita Gail Belcher

Anita Gail Belcher

Oct 23, 2023

Anita Gail Belcher passed away October 23, 2023 at the age of 60. She was born August 12, 1963 to the late Cecil and Clara Belcher. She was preceded in death by her brother, Porter Belcher and sisters, Linda Linley and Barbara Pierce. She is survived by her sister, Velma Radford; special friend, Melindy Johnson; very special friend, Ernestine Murphy; brother-in-law, Tommy...

Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson

Oct 22, 2023

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” 2 Timothy‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭KJV‬

Mr. Samuel Johnson, age 76, of Selma, AL passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 from the Chapel of Selma Funeral Home at...

Herbert E. Carter, Jr.

Herbert E. Carter, Jr.

Oct 21, 2023

Herbert Eugene Carter, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Park Place Nursing Home in Selma at the age of 71.

He was born in Selma, Alabama on March 5, 1952 to the late Herbert E. Carter, Sr. and Jeane Davidson Carter.

He was a millwright by trade for GE, a farmer, and avid wild game hunter....

Margaret Crawford Wilson

Margaret Crawford Wilson

Oct 20, 2023

Margaret Crawford Wilson passed away in Sumter, South Carolina on Friday, October 20, 2023, one day shy of 91. She was born on October 21, 1932 to David Wilson Crawford and Bertha Durham Crawford.

She will be laid to rest at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing for Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter, SC.

She...

Paul Andrew Hull

Paul Andrew Hull

Oct 16, 2023

Paul Andrew Hull passed away October 16, 2023 at the age of 80. He was born June 3, 1943 to the late George and Florence Hull. He was preceded in death by his brother, Grant Hull; sister, Lillie Hull Lassen and brothers-in-law, Rick Butler and Jay Butler. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Gloria Butler Hull; daughters, Darien...

Terrell Ann Minet Evans

Terrell Ann Minet Evans

Oct 14, 2023

Terrell Ann "Terry" Minet Evans passed away October 14, 2023 at the age of 77, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 28, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the oldest child of the late Glen and Pauline Eubanks Minet. She attended Ben Davis High School and graduated, class of 1964. After graduating high school, she worked for the Indiana High...

Barbara Dickinson Blagg

Barbara Dickinson Blagg

Oct 11, 2023

Barbara Dickinson Blagg, loving wife, mother, and friend, passed away on October 11th, 2023 in Dothan, Alabama.  

Barbara Blagg was born on October 27th, 1933 in Grove Hill, Alabama.  She attended Prattville High School.  She loved supporting her school as cheerleader and through other clubs and activities.  She attended the University of Montevallo where she was named college favorite in...

Patricia L. Hagemann

Patricia L. Hagemann

Oct 11, 2023

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Looney Hagemann passed away October 11, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born May 17, 1934 to the late Bascom E. Looney and Amelia A. Looney. Pat was an active member of Memorial United Methodist Church in Selma, Alabama. She graduated from Albert G. Parish High School and attended  the University of Alabama as Fine...

Alvin Stanley Benn

Alvin Stanley Benn

Oct 10, 2023

On October 10, 2023, Alvin Stanley Benn, a loving husband, father, and grandfather died at the age of 83.  Alvin was born on April 25, 1940, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  After graduating from Manheim Township High School in 1958, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where he served his country for six years.  After graduating from basic training in...

Sylvia Thrailkill

Sylvia Thrailkill

Oct 10, 2023

Sylvia Evans Thrailkill passed away October 10, 2023 at the age of 77. She was born April 13, 1946 to the late Sam and Lucille Evans.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Thrailkill.

She is survived by her children, Paul (Sharon) Lewellen and Jennifer Estrada; grandchildren, Hanna (Jeremy) Hooe, Trey (Claire) Lewellen, Megan Garrison and Elise Estrada;...

Margaret Louise Roberson

Margaret Louise Roberson

Oct 8, 2023

Margaret Louise Roberson of Clanton, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at her home at the age of 78.

She was  the head of security for International Paper in Prattville, AL.

She is survived by her son, Jamie Massey; grandchildren, Kayla Harris, Carolanne Hodgins, and Jonathon (Kourtney) Bass; great-grandchildren, Haven Grace Harris, Casen Carter, Hudson Hodgins, Bennett Hodgins, Ariyah...

Fred A Friday

Fred A Friday

Oct 7, 2023

 

Fred A. Friday, 93, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

 

Fred was born to Lily and W.C. Friday on November 17, 1929 in Stanton, Alabama. Fred was a charter member of Westwood Baptist Church for over 50 years. He built over 300 houses in Selma and took great pride in his work....

Ann McTigue

Ann McTigue

Oct 4, 2023

Ann Ruth Roberts (Bell) McTigue passed away October 4, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born January 6, 1933 to the late William Curtis Roberts and Martha Louise Banks Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Marion Abner Bell and David McTigue; sons, Bryron Curtis Bell and Michael Dan Bell and siblings, Pete Roberts, Jessie Roberts, Billy...