Obituaries
Hans Peter Cromwell
Jul 6, 2023
Hans Peter Cromwell passed away July 6, 2023 at the age of 80. He was born February 4, 1943 in Erlangen, Germany to the late John B. and Elise B. Cromwell. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his spouse, Patricia Anne Cromwell; sons, Robert Sean (Shannon Hudson) Cromwell and Peter Bryan (Dawn Marie) Cromwell; three...
Timothy Ross Friday
Jul 2, 2023
Timothy Ross Friday, a dedicated professional and beloved member of the Selma community, passed away on July 2, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished forever. Born on September 14, 1959, Timothy was a charismatic and hardworking individual who demonstrated his unwavering commitment to his craft throughout his lifetime. As the proud owner of Friday's Appliance for over...
Inez Ferrell Morrow
Jul 2, 2023
Our beloved Mother, Inez Ferrell Morrow, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at her home in Selma, Alabama at the age of 83. She was born in Kettle Island, Kentucky on March 25, 1940, a daughter of the late Lewis and Norma Collett Ferrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands, Mickey Gorenflo...
Elayne Flournoy Tucker
Jun 29, 2023
Elayne Flournoy Tucker, 79, of Temple, AZ, and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
She was born March 31, 1944 in Selma, AL to the late Ross N. Flournoy and late Sarah Jane Cranmore.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband, Raymond Tucker.
She is survived by son, Roger; brothers, Louis...

Ruth Simonton
Jun 29, 2023
Ruth “Cissy” Simonton died June 29 in Prattville after a long decline. She was 67.
She was born July 11, 1955, to Ruth Weaver Simonton and Robert Leslie Simonton of Marion Junction. She attended a small school housed in Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church in Selma for intellectually disabled children. From age 15, she lived at Partlow Developmental Center in...
Jeffrey Dale Harris
Jun 26, 2023
Jeffrey Dale Harris, 60, of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born January 29, 1963, in Selma, AL to Vernon and Viva Harris.
He was an active member of the American Legion, Foley, AL. Jeffrey loved Alabama Football, his American Legion family, watching Western shows and drinking sweet tea.
He is preceded...
Norma "Gail" Marcinowski Read
Jun 25, 2023
Norma Gail Read, of Snellville, Georgia, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 25, 2023, at the age of 80.
Mrs. Read enjoyed traveling, collecting figurines, and reveled in the spirit andholiday of Christmas. Mrs. Read was a gifted cook, loved her family dearly and was especially proud of her grandchildren. Mrs. Read’s loving nature and innate goodness will be missed by...
Mary Elizabeth Goodman Cottrell
Jun 24, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Goodman Cottrell of Selma, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 24, 2023 a the age of 66.
Mary was born in Selma on July 13, 1956 to the late Walter B. Goodman and Mavis E. Dennis Goodman.
She was homemaker.
She is survived by her daughter, Jessica Johnson (James Phillips, Jr.);...
Brenda Diane Sparks Crisp
Jun 18, 2023
Mrs. Brenda Diane Sparks Crisp of Englewood, TN and formerly of Clanton, passed away on Sunday June 18, 2023 at Sweetwater Hospital in Sweetwater, TN at the age of 63.
She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Clarence "Buddy" Sparks and the late Vera Adams Sparks Davis.
She was a former truck driver.
She is...
Elsie Mae Headley Combs
Jun 16, 2023
Elsie Mae Headley Combs of Selma, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at Baptist Hospital South in Montgomery at the age of 73.
She was born in Clanton, Alabama on February 21, 1950 to the late Forrest J. Headley and the late Lois Rhodes Headley. She was a former machine operator with American Apparel in Selma.
Elsie is survived...
Bettie McDonald Martin
Jun 15, 2023
Bettie McDonald Martin, 94, of Plantersville, died Thursday, June 15, 2023, at her home. She was born March 14, 1929, to the late John Whitley and Marie Josephine (Daniel) McDonald. Services will be Saturday, June 17, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at the Plantersville Christian Church with Rev. Mike Wyatt officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Family will receive friends...
Jimmy Joseph Johnson
Jun 14, 2023
Mr. Jimmy Joseph Johnson Marion passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at the Perry County Nursing Home in Marion at the age of 81.
He was born on February 20, 1942 to the late EW Johnson and the Bessie Edwards Johnson.
Mr. Jimmy is survived by his wife Elizabeth Cochran Johnson; sons, Joey Johnson and Steve (Beth)...
Lewis Calvin Singley
Jun 11, 2023
Lewis Calvin Singley, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on June 11th, 2023. Known as a loyal friend, dedicated family man, and pillar of his community, Mr. Singley's passing has left a profound impact on all who were fortunate enough to know him.Born on October 28th, 1925, he joined the Navy to serve his country. After serving in...
Shirley Hardin Wright
Jun 10, 2023
Shirley Hardin Wright passed on June 10, 2023. She was 88. Shirley was born to the late Martin A Hardin and Hilda Byers Hardin on May 10, 1935, In Decatur Alabama.She was preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Stewart Wright. She is survived by her husband, David S. Wright of Selma, daughter, Rebecca Wright (Dale) Sheffield; grandson, Justin (Kellie)...
Howard Crumpton Oliver
Jun 10, 2023
Howard Crumpton Oliver (81) died peacefully at home on June 10, 2023.
Howard was born on November 24, 1941, and grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr. John T. Oliver, Sr. and Sara Crumpton Oliver, as well as his siblings John T Oliver, Jr. and Mary Ann Oliver Miree. He is survived...
Paul Edward Glaze
Jun 7, 2023
Mr. Paul Edward Glaze of Selma passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Prattville Baptist Hospital at the age of 87.
He was was born in Alabama on April 7, 1936 to the late Harrison Glaze and the late Ethel Ousley Glaze.
He was a retired superintendent with the Selma Water Works. Mr. Glaze honorably served his country...
Charles Edward Fulford
Jun 7, 2023
Mr. Charles Edward "Old Soldier" Fulford age 73 of Selma, passed away peacefully at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
He was born in Alabama on July 23, 1949 to the late Henry Fulford and the late Carolyn Billingsley Fulford.
Charles served his country faithfully in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant for...
Rebekah Gray Fitzsimmons
Jun 7, 2023
Rebekah Gray Fitzsimmons died peacefully June 7, 2023. Mrs. Fitzsimmons was born on December 4, 1950 to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Arthur Gray. Her grandparents were Dr. and Mrs. John A. Fuller and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Arthur Gray. Mrs. Fitzsimmons graduated from Parrish High School in 1968. She became an accredited medical technologist and she worked in the profession for nineteen...
Mary Elizabeth Wallace Taylor Glass
Jun 7, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Wallace Taylor Glass, known affectionately as “Liz”, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2023. She lived a long and purposeful life, leaving a lasting impact on all that knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey C. “Billy” Taylor, Jr.; later husband, Lloyd “Sonny” Glass and parents, Hazel Elizabeth Sewell Wallace and Ward Wilson...
Tara L Jones
Jun 7, 2023
Tara L. Jones, a devoted mother of three boys, passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2023. She was surrounded by her loved ones during her final moments and will always be remembered for her incredible spirit, unwavering faith, and strong character that impacted everyone around her.
After attending the University of Alabama where she fostered her passion for education, Tara...
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