Obituaries

Edward Beaver

Edward Beaver

Aug 12, 2025

Edward "Eddie" Beaver passed away August 12, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born August 7, 1947 to the late William Edward Beaver and Ruby Parr Beaver. Eddie’s life was a testament to quiet strength, unwavering love, and immense dedication to those around him.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Beaver.

Eddie dedicated 38 years of his...

Jerry Lee Edwards

Jerry Lee Edwards

Aug 12, 2025

Jerry Lee Edwards passed away August 12, 2025 at the age of 67. He was born December 6, 1957 to the late Henry Earl Edwards and Netta Colleen Edwards.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Joseph Earl Edwards and Phyllis Smith and granddaughter, Hailey Dykes.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Lillie Goodman Edwards; daughters, Barbara Edwards,...

Ned W. Woodard

Ned W. Woodard

Aug 9, 2025

Ned W. Woodard, previously of Selma, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 9 at the age of 85. He was born September 24, 1939 to the late Tollie and Bardee Woodard of Selma. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and cherished sister, Elray Woodard Baldwin. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Margaret Ann Hopkins Woodard, their...

Robert H. Hitt

Robert H. Hitt

Aug 9, 2025

Robert H. Hitt passed away August 9, 2025 at the age of 59. He was born August 21, 1965 to the late Joe Havern Hitt and Dorothy Louise Harris Hitt.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, William and Gladys Hitt and R.C. and Bertha Harris; step-son, Christopher J. Beverly and son-in-law, Cody Smith.

Robbie was known for his humble demeanor,...

Betty June Swindle

Betty June Swindle

Aug 9, 2025

Betty June Smith Swindle passed away August 9, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born in Ponta, Texas on June 25, 1933 to the late Gordon Smith and Lillie Mae Tooley Smith.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, William Edison "Ed" Swindle; brother, Virgil Smith and sister, Rose Jones.

Betty dedicated herself to nurturing...

Linda Cofer

Linda Cofer

Jul 31, 2025

Linda Cofer passed away July 31, 2025 at the age of 73. She was born May 4, 1952 to the late Hardy Cofer and Rena Elizabeth Cofer.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Frances Perry, Hardie Mae Church and Emma Lightsey ; sister-in-law, Gail Cofer

She is survived by her children, Leonard Parten, Jr. and Laura Parten; grandchildren, Brandon...

Jenny Schroeder

Jenny Schroeder

Jul 30, 2025

Eulogy for Jenny Schroeder



We’re gathered here today to celebrate the life of a truly unforgettable woman — Jenny Schroeder, or as we all knew her, Mammaw.



Mammaw was one of a kind. She had two daughters, many grandkids, and many great-grandkids — and somehow, enough love (and opinions) for every single one of us.



Now, let’s be honest — Mammaw didn’t sugarcoat...

Audrey Elizabeth Howard Tucker

Audrey Elizabeth Howard Tucker

Jul 30, 2025

Audrey Tucker passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025 at the age of 90. She was born December 14, 1934 in Dade City Florida to the late Kerry Ellis Howard and Juanita Jane Blackwelder Howard.

For many years, Audrey lent her talents in the world of work, contributing her efforts at Hancock Fabric and later at Sherwin Williams. Throughout her career,...

Louise Moore Barnes Hopkins

Louise Moore Barnes Hopkins

Jul 28, 2025

Louise Moore Barnes Hopkins passed away July 28, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born October 8, 1933 to the late Edward Lemley Moore and Sallie Mae Payne Moore.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Harrison Barnes and Harley Herbert Hopkins; siblings, Troy Moore, Wayne Moore, Charles Moore, Billy Moore, Ludie Moore, Robert Moore and Virginia...

Robert Earl Carswell

Robert Earl Carswell

Jul 27, 2025

Robert Earl Carswell, cherished husband, devoted father, loving brother, and a friend to all, passed away on July 27, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on May 10, 1954 to the late Earl D. and Bessie H. Carswell. Bob lived a life abundant with faith, laughter, and a deep love for both his family and his God.

For over 35...

James Stewart Corley

James Stewart Corley

Jul 24, 2025

James Stewart Corley, a devoted servant to his community and a loving family man, passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 78. Born June 15, 1947 to the late Lonnie Corley and Bessie Atwood Corley, Stewart lived a life characterized by his unwavering commitment to service, humor, and kindness. His journey began at Troy State University, where...

Peggy Joyce Greene

Peggy Joyce Greene

Jul 23, 2025

Peggy R. Greene passed away July 23, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born April 19, 1940 to the late Sarah Margaret Seymore Rush and Joseph Leo Rush.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, W. Cassady Bender; grandson, Joshua Bender; granddaughter, McKinley Jacobs and brother, Jerry W. Rush.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Greene; children,...

Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons

Jul 20, 2025

Ben Simmons, Jr. passed away July 20, 2025 at the age of 66. He was born March 11, 1959 to Bennie Edwin Simmons, Sr. and the late Karen Pierson Simmons.

Ben was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose impact on all who knew him will resonate for years to come.

Ben married his high school sweetheart, Julie, and together they...

Doris Elizabeth Oaks

Doris Elizabeth Oaks

Jul 18, 2025

Doris Elizabeth Edwards Oakes, age 98, died Friday, July 18, 2025, in Russellville. She was born June 14, 1927, near Selma, Alabama. She was the daughter of James Stennis Edwards and Edna Willetta Sample.

She described herself as a farm girl, having grown up or lived on a farm for most of her life. She was a homemaker, a bookkeeper, active...

Patricia Pysher Deason

Patricia Pysher Deason

Jul 17, 2025

Patricia Deason passed away July 17, 2025 at the age of 79. She was born in East Stroudsburg, PN on December 31, 1945 to the late Willis Pysher and Evelyn Pysher.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Skipper; daughters, Veronica Dean and Bonnie Bearden and sisters, Mae Graves and Judy Bury.

She is survived by her children, Matthew Deason,...

Grace Harriss Jones Middleton

Grace Harriss Jones Middleton

Jul 13, 2025

Grace Harriss Jones Middleton, age 92, passed away on July 13, 2025. She was born November 2, 1932, in Selma, Alabama, and grew up in the Pleasant Hill community. She was the daughter of the late William Bonner Jones and Nellene Maxwell Jones.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas Pelham Middleton; grandson, Graham Powell; sister, Nell (Ed)...

Ruby Teel

Ruby Teel

Jul 13, 2025

Ruby Nell "Boots" Teel passed away July 13, 2025 at the age of 79. She was born March 13, 1946 to the late Joe House and Myrtle Strickland House.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Jo Losse, Elgin House, Myrtle “Ikie” Lawrence, Christine Anderson, Patsy Sims and Judy Ann House; special niece, Jeannie House.

She is survived by her...

Jacqueline Lynn King

Jacqueline Lynn King

Jul 10, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Lynn King of Selma passed away July 10, 2025 at the age of 72. She was born in Illinois on April 12, 1953.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Jean Eby; father, Bob Burns; grandparents, William Miles, Mary Ellen Gisler and Jack Gisler; sisters, Lavonna Burns, Kathy Ball, Dawn Phillips and Kathleen Bienemann; father-in-law, John Thomas...

Zeke William Lewis, Jr.

Zeke William Lewis, Jr.

Jul 6, 2025

Ezeke "Zeke" William Lewis Jr., age 80, of Sardis, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Zeke was born on October 17, 1944 in Marengo County, Alabama to his parents, Ezeke and Birdie Mae Lewis. 

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Doris Ann Lewis, his four sons; Randall, Gregory (Sarah) , Frankie (Heather)  and Joey (Angela).  grandchildren,...

Ronald Lee Adams

Ronald Lee Adams

Jul 2, 2025

Ronald Lee Adams passed away peacefully July 2, 2025 at the age of 88, surrounded by his family. He was born March 19, 1937 to the late Plez and Cora Adams.

He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 58 years, Sara Francis Fox Adams; his parents; father and mother-in-law, Harry and Salena Fox, Sr.; sisters, Mary Wardwell, Shirley...