Obituaries

Bunruon Nhek

Bunruon Nhek

Dec 9, 2023

Bunruon Nhek of Selma, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Baptist Hospital South in Montgomery, Alabama at the age of 74.

He was born in Battambong, Cambodia on August 9, 1949  to the late Chum Nhek and the late San Chy Nhek.

He was a former professor of mathematics and physics.

"Bunruon spent the next 35 years...

Marie Drake Smith Bearden

Marie Drake Smith Bearden

Dec 9, 2023

Marie Drake Smith Bearden of Selma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at home surrounded by her family at the age of 90.

She was born November 29, 1933 to the late Bryant Drake and the late Annie Drake.

She worked for R.L. Zeigler.

She is survived by her children, Joyce (Bill) Bolin, Janice Kennedy, James Leon (Alicia)...

Nancy Marie Buxton

Nancy Marie Buxton

Dec 5, 2023

Nancy Marie Buxton of Selma, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the age of 55.

She was born in Alabama to the late J.D. Ross and the Late Yolanda Ford.

She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her son, Chris (Whitney) Ross; daughter, April Carter; siblings, Joseph Ross, Mike (Sharon) Ross, Ray Quigly, Sissy Smith and Angie...

Janie McCullough Rose

Janie McCullough Rose

Dec 4, 2023

Janie Rose passed away December 4, 2023 at the age of 69. She was born November 16, 1954 to the late Matthew and Jean McCullough She was preceded in death by her sister, Jennifer Calhoun and nephews, Matthew and Andrew Hayes. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur Rose; children, Benjamin Rose, Jonathan (Amber) Rose, Kaitlin Rose, and Samantha (Brandon) Rose, and...

A. Michael Sexton

A. Michael Sexton

Dec 2, 2023

Mr. A. Michael Sexton age 83, of Selma, Alabama passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.  Mike was born July 21, 1940. 

Mr. Sexton is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eddie Joyce Sexton; his daughter, Michelle Sexton, of Gainesville, Florida; two grandchildren, Callan (Dakota) Acker, of Keystone Heights Florida and Michael Corey Johnson of Gainesville, Florida; great-granddaughter, EllaGrace Acker; his...

Beverly Harris

Beverly Harris

Dec 2, 2023

 

Beverly Kay Harris passed away December 2, 2023 at the age of 62. She was born February 27, 1961 to the late Huey Headley and Deloras Chubb.

She is survived by her husband, Bruce Harris; son, Jonathan (Kristin) Harris; daughter, Ashley (Hunter) Desch; grandchildren, Andryana Harris, Atticus Harris and Natalie Moseley; six grand-dogs and a host of nieces and...

Jason Edgar Fickett

Jason Edgar Fickett

Nov 24, 2023

Jason Edgar Fickett of Selma, passed away  on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 62.

He was born in Maine to the late Edgar Robert Fickett and the late Sandra Juanita Fickett.

Jason worked with his father in their family business.

He is survived by his daughter, Linda Jean Dall; siblings, Holly Lauver, Mellisa Fickett and Sholarn Jones;...

Judith Thomason Hagood

Judith Thomason Hagood

Nov 24, 2023

Judith Elaine Thomason Hagood, 82, died on November 24, 2023, at The Madison Health and Rehabilitation Center in Madison, MS.

Born on October 26, 1941, to Martha Elizabeth Braswell Thomason and John Francis Thomason, Judy Hagood spent most of her growing up years in Montgomery, Alabama. She graduated from Sidney Lanier High School where she was a majorette. After high...

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...