Obituaries
Barry Clyde Kynard
Aug 7, 2023
Barry Clyde Kynard, an individual known for being a man of few words, passed away on August 7, 2023, in Selma, Alabama. Born on April 9, 1957, he was the son of Billy Clyde Kynard and Jewel Mevina Early Kynard.Barry attended Dallas County High School. He was a former server with Joyce's Catering here in Selma. He leaves behind his brother,...
Janice I. Coombs
Aug 5, 2023
Janice I. Coombs, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and Mima, passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on September 22, 1942, in Parrish, Alabama to Gus and Gene Elliott. Jan, as she was known by her friends, led a remarkable life filled with love, creativity, and an enthusiasm for helping others. She had...
Eva Joe Nichols Bruner
Aug 5, 2023
Eva Joe Nichols Bruner, a beloved member of the Selma community, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023, at the age of 77. Known for her warm smile, quick wit, and uplifting spirit, Eva Joe leaves behind a legacy of kindness that will forever be cherished by those who knew and loved her.
Born on December 7, 1945, Eva Joe...
Ruth Buxton Lewis
Jul 29, 2023
Ruth Buxton Lewis passed away July 29, 2023 at the age of 90. She was born January 31, 1933 to the late Kelma and Bessie Buxton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver William Lewis; sister, Eleanor Buxton; brothers, Kelma Athens "Shanny" (Loedith) Buxton, Jr. and James "Jay" (Doris) Buxton. She is survived by her children, Janice "Snookie" Parrish and...
Elizabeth "Camille" Hughey Salter
Jul 27, 2023
Elizabeth "Camille" Hughey Salter, beloved wife, mother, grandmother passed away on July 27, 2023, at Southland Nursing Home in Marion, Alabama.
She was born on February 13, 1947, in Sprott, Alabama to the late Marshall and Oda Nichols Hughey. Camille will be remembered for her musical talent, her passion for family and cooking talents.
Camille's musical journey began at a young age....
William Russell Morrow, Jr.
Jul 21, 2023
William Russell Morrow, JR passed away on July 21, 2023, in Nashville, TN at the age of 83 after living with Alzheimer’s. He was born October 27, 1939, to William Russell Morrow, Sr and Elizabeth Maude Monroe Morrow.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his wife Mary Lola Walker Morrow, and brother Paul Monroe Morrow....
Glenda Bell
Jul 17, 2023
Glenda Ann Bell, 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Selma on July 17, 2023, after a lengthy illness. A private memorial will be held by her family.
Mrs. Bell was born August 23, 1943, in Selma, AL to Roy and Frances Powell. She worked for several years at Selma Internal Medicine.
She was preceded in death by...
Roger Stone, Sr.
Jul 17, 2023
Roger Allen Stone, Sr. passed away July 17, 2023 at the age of 65. He was born February 8, 1958 to James Howell Stone and the late Janet Bennett Stone.
Roger was born and raised in Selma. He loved spending time with his family, including his three beloved sons, his grandchildren, his siblings, and his numerous nieces and nephews....
Pat McDowell
Jul 15, 2023
Patricia Stoves McDowell, a beloved member of the community, passed away July 15, 2023 at the age of 67. Born on January 22, 1956, Pat led a remarkable life filled with love, compassion, and dedication.Pat began her career at Hammermill Timberlands, then International Paper Riverdale Mill, where she served as an accountant for over 30 years. Her commitment and expertise...
Mike Friday
Jul 14, 2023
Michael Friday passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at the age of 51. He was born December 10, 1971 to John and Judy Friday. He is survived by his sons, Clayton Friday and Logan Friday; father, John Friday; mother, Judy Friday; sister, Elizabeth "Beth" (Jim) Beam; nephew, David Beam and niece, Anna Beam. Graveside services will be Saturday, July 22, 2023 at...
Randy Suther
Jul 13, 2023
William Randel "Randy" Suther, also dubbed "Home Brew" and "Big Daddy" passed away July 13, 2023 at the age of 72. He was born April 11, 1951 to the late William Suther and Ann Elam Suther. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Elizabeth Suther and brothers, Gary Suther and Allen Suther. He is survived by his wife, Lara...
Sarah Evelyn Smitherman
Jul 11, 2023
Sarah Smitherman passed away July 11, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born December 19, 1940 to the late Viola Crocker and Augusta Renolds. She was preceded in death by her brother, William "Buddy" Crocker and sister, Ruth Bivins. She is survived by her husband, David Smitherman; sons, Larry (Angela Helton) Smitherman and Randy (Amanda) Smitherman; grandchildren, Dustin (Amber) Smitherman,...
Michael Edward Alexander
Jul 10, 2023
Michael Edward Alexander of Selma, Alabama passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 71.
He was born on January 8, 1952 to the late Ben Edward Alexander and the late Verna Marie Nichols Alexander.
He was a retired assembly line worker for Mercedes.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn...
Deborah Jean Cooper Jones
Jul 8, 2023
Deborah Jean Cooper Jones of Selma, passed away at home on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the age of 68.
She was born in Georgetown, South Carolina on October 27, 1954 to the late Willie Cooper and Lessie Goins Cooper.
Deborah retired from Bush Hog after more than 25 years of service.
She will fondly be remembered...
Faye Evelyn Clements
Jul 6, 2023
Faye Evelyn Kane Clements passed away July 6, 2023 at the age of 67. She was born in Okaloosa, Florida on February 18, 1956 to the late Vance Kane and Lillian Eileen Jones Kane. She is survived by her children, Charles Clements and Eileen Clements; brother, Michael Kane and nephew, Lamar Kane. Graveside services will be Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 11:00...
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...
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