Obituaries

Sep 18, 2023

Michael P. Whetstone, Sr. of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023 at his home at the age of 36.

He was born on May 12, 1987 in Florida.

Michael was a caustic operator with International Paper in Selma.

He is survived by his wife, Candice Whetstone; children, Christoffer Whetstone, Henry Whetstone, IV, Michael Whetstone,...

Sep 18, 2023

Miriam Powers Hughes of Selma, Alabama passed away at her home on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the age of 90.

She was born Selma, Alabama on September 15, 1933 to the late Ernest Lorenza Powers and the late Lois Lee Powers.

She was a former secretary with the USAF Civil Service.

Miriam was a lifelong and active...

Sep 18, 2023

Kimmie Paxton passed away September 18, 2023 at the age of 60. She was born December 31, 1962 to Maydell King and the late Gilbert King. She was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert King; brother, Mark King and sister, Terri Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Danny Paxton; sons, Roman (Carrie) Paxton and Jacob (Mallory) Paxton; grandchildren, Anna, Ty,...

Sep 16, 2023

Christopher Edwin Colquitt of Orrville, AL, died on September 16, 2023, in Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery, AL, after an illness. He was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. After receiving his high school diploma, he moved to Tulsa, OK, to earn his A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) mechanics certificate at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology.  He spent many years as...

Sep 15, 2023

Elizabeth Cochran Johnson of Marion, Alabama, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma at the age of 79.

She was born on April 17, 1944  to the late James H. Cochran and the late Mattie Washburn Cochran.

Elizabeth was a retired service technician for Marion Manufacturing.

She leaves behind her sons, Joseph...

Sep 15, 2023

Cecil “Butch “Godwin passed away on Friday September 15, 2023 at the age of 77. He was bornin Selma, Alabama on April 10, 1946 to the late Walter Cecil Godwin, Sr. and Oneida N. Godwin.

A native of Dallas County, he attended Dallas Academy during grade school years andgraduated high school at Albert G. Parrish High School in 1965. He...

Sep 15, 2023

Faye Hughey Swindal of Sprott, Alabama passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the age of 81.

She was born in Perry County, Alabama to the late Richard F. Hughey, Sr. and the late Mary Moseley on August 21, 1942.

She dedicated over 50 years of service to Tekpak Inc. in Marion. She was...

Sep 13, 2023

Becky Casey Rives passed away September 13, 2023 at the age of 68. She was born December 16, 1954 to the late Ralph Cecil Blanton and Janis Rush Blanton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David Blackwelder Casey and later husband, Jesse Andrews Rives.

She is survived by her children, Matthew (Meredith) Casey, Whitney (Braden) Cook, Mary Susan...

Sep 8, 2023

Pauline Horne Arnold passed away September 8, 2023 at the age of 96. She was born May 20, 1927 to the late Roy D. and Eula M. Horne.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Arnold, Jr.; sister, O'Neal Crocker and twin brothers, Grady and Brady Horne.  She is survived by her three sons, Bradley (Wanda Peavy) Arnold, Brian (Janet...

Sep 7, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we share the unexpected passing of Darryl “Tody” Jones, 54, of Selma, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hazel and Kenneth W. Jones and Willie Maude and W.H. Cleveland.

He is survived by his father, Kenneth E. (Hazel) Jones; mother, Roslan Cleveland (Ralph Jordan) Jones; brother, Terrell Jones; niece, Payton...

Sep 6, 2023

Mr. Willie J. Bush age 83 of Tyler, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

He was born in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Marion A. Bush, Sr. and the late Mary Wise Bush.

Mr. Bush served his country faithfully with more than 20 years of service in the United States Air Force...

Sep 4, 2023

Lee Thomas Hendricks passed away September 4, 2023 at the age of 55. He was born February 13, 1968 to the late Thomas and Lillian "June" Hendricks.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Rita Lolley Dillow.

He is survived by his niece, Cheri Cabrera Wilson; great-nieces, Celeste, Amber, Michaela and Marine and great-great-nephews, Remington, Ryder...

Sep 4, 2023

 

Anna-Bayleigh Kish passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2023, at the age of 3 at her home in Marion, AL.

Born to Allan and Ashleigh Kish on August 28, 2020, Anna-Bayleigh was our dancing, singing energetic miracle baby. Anna-Bayleigh loved playing with her little sister, Charli Rose, going to the farm to ride the tractor with Daddy, swimming and...

Sep 4, 2023

Sherry Lynn Daniels Nichols passed away September 4, 2023 at the age of 46. She was born September 16, 1976 to Frank Daniels and the late Theola Rae Tennimon Campbell. She was preceded in death by her son, John Wayne Campbell; mother, Theola Rae Campbell; sister, Patricia Rae Daniels Etheridge. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Edward "Tom" Nichols; daughters, Summer...

Sep 3, 2023

John Michael Stahl age 56 of Selma, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home.

He was born in Michigan on April 29, 1967 to the late Jerry A. Stahl and Patricia Haynes Stahl.

He was a forklift operator with Pallet One in Selma.

He is survived by his wife, Pamela Christian Stahl; mother, Patricia Stahl,; brother,...

Sep 3, 2023

Mary Alice Payne, passed away September 3, 2023 at the age of 78. She was born in Selma, Alabama on April 8, 1945. She was a 1963 graduate of A.G. Parish High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sidney R. and Emma L. Prescott; husband, Charles Payne; brother, Paul Prescott and sister, Carolyn (Roger) Duke. She is survived by...

Sep 2, 2023

Faron Dean York passed away September 2, 2023 at the age of 69. He was born September 17, 1953 to the late Shelby and Merle York. He was married to Linda Fendley York for 49 years and was a wonderful husband, Dad and "Papa". He worked at Fuller Building Supply and retired after 25 years. He was preceded in death by his...

Aug 31, 2023

Sandra (Sandy) Gail Collins Chandler, of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Baptist East Hospital in Montgomery, AL.

Sandy was born on June 2, 1964 in Albany Georgia to the late James R. Collins and Ruby Collins Shoultz.

Sandy was preceded in death by her father, James Robert Collins; Paternal grandparents, Morris and Elsie Collins; Maternal grandparents,...

Aug 28, 2023

Aug 28, 2023

Lillian Irene Vick Clibrey of Selma, passed away peacefully at Park Place Nursing Home in Selma at the age of 96.

She was born in Safford, Alabama on May 26, 1927 to the late George Vick and the late Mary Shumate Vick.

Mrs. Clibrey was a homemaker. Being the wife of a military husband, she got to see the...