Obituaries

Oct 10, 2022

George Andrew Needham of Valley Grande passed away on October 10, 2022 at the Vaughan Regional Medical Center.

He was the son of the late Ronald and Amelia Needham of Portland Oregon.

He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Needham and father to Chris Needham of Ipswich Massachusetts and Andrew Needham of Gold Valley Arizona. ...

Oct 10, 2022

John Turner Haskell of Selma, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022 at the age of 74.

He was born in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Charles Warren Haskell, Sr. and the late Ann Lou Turner Haskell on June 17, 1948.

He was a conductor for Norfolk Southern Railroad.

He was the husband...

Oct 9, 2022

Robert Stephen Driggers (Bobby) entered heaven on Sunday, October 9th, 2022 at the age of 66.

Bobby is survived by his wife and anchor for 36 years Susan Jones Driggers, his two daughters, Elizabeth Avery Driggers and Caroline Cook Driggers, his sisters Mary Beth Driggers Bradley and Laurie Driggers Manderson and more family and friends that felt...

Oct 8, 2022

Mary Frances Keyes, 79, of Petal, Mississippi and formerly of Selma, Alabama, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Forrest General Hospital.

Mrs. Keyes was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Selma. She loved shopping and was a previous recipient of the Outstanding Prime Timer of the Year....

Oct 8, 2022

Cheryl Reed York of Selma passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Selma Health and Rehab at the age of 56.

She was born on April 1, 1966 in Evergreen, Alabama to the late John W. Reed, Sr. and the late Bonnie Jeffcoat Reed.

Cheryl work many years as a telemarketer and sales associate for...

Oct 6, 2022

Peggy Jane Kelley Caldwell, age 86 passed away surrounded by her daughters and family on October 6, 2022. She was born August 20, 1936 and raised in Selma, Alabama and spent her life surrounded by her family and friends. She lived in Killen, Alabama since 2007. Peggy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph Carson Caldwell; parents,...

Oct 4, 2022

Dani Butler Perry of Montgomery and formerly of Selma passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the age of 55.

She was born June 15, 1967 to the late Mike Butler and the late Sherry Hooper Butler.

Dani was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and a follower of Jesus Christ.

She is...

Oct 2, 2022

Alex Tyler went home on October 2, 2022 at the age of 83. He was born March 24, 1939 to the late Percy and Bertha Tyler in Pine Hill, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Tyler; brother, Anthony Tyler and sister, Sue Lassiter. He is survived by his daughter, Mary (Mike) Sims of Selma; brothers,...

Sep 29, 2022

Minnie Rose Abrams passed away September 29, 2022 at the age of 83. She was born January 1, 1939 to the late Leo and Esther Scott Marcinowski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Abrams and brother, Leo Burns Marcinowski. She is survived by her son, Frank C. Abrams; daughter, Pamela A. (James) Mitchell; grandchildren, Frank...

Sep 27, 2022

George William Troha of Camden passed away at Park Place Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Selma on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the age of 83.

He was born in Selma, Alabama on March 14, 1939 as the son of the late George Grazra Troha and the late Mattie Bell Tolbert Troha.

Mr. Troha...

Sep 25, 2022

Claude A. Sherrer, Jr. of Valley Grande, Alabama passed away September 25, 2022 at the age of 87. He was born July 30, 1935 to the late Claude A. Sherrer, Sr. and Pinkie Morris Sherrer.

A private graveside was held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at New Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Daphne Johnson...

Sep 24, 2022

Michael Dan Bell passed away September 24, 2022 at the age of 66. He was born to Marion Abner Bell and Ann Ruth Roberts February 2 1956.

He is preceded in death by his father, Marion Abner Bell and brother, Byron Chris Bell.

He is survived by his mother, Ann McTigue and sisters, Debra Bell...

Sep 24, 2022

Ernest Lee Morgan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the age of 88. On Thursday, January 25, 1934 in Alberta, Alabama, Ernest was born to the late Clifford Morgan and the late Linnie Laura Champion Morgan. Ernest spent his younger years in service to his country as a Corporal in the United States...

Sep 23, 2022

Joseph Earl Harrell  passed away September 23, 2022. He was born to the late James E. Harrell and Sarah Jo Watters on August 9, 1948.

He is survived by his son, Tim Harrell (Michelle); brother, Ronnie Harrell (Pam); aunt, Phyllis Davis; nieces, Tina Hayes (George), Paula Barlow (Wayne), Angie Harrell and Christie English.

Funeral services will...

Sep 23, 2022

Lorraine Williamson passed away September 23, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born September 6, 1929 in Sweetwater, Alabama to the late Percy Lee Jowers and Hallie Grace Mayton Jowers. She was preceded by her husband, Kenneth Williamson; son, Gary Mayton; brothers, Donnie Jowers and Bob Jowers. She is survived by her son, Ted (Karen) Smith; daughter,...

Sep 22, 2022

Brenda Faye Batchelor passed away on September 22, 2022 at the age of 73. She was born August 3, 1949 to the late William Cleveland and Annie Elma McKinley.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Allen Batchelor and sisters, Annie Francis and Thelma Jewel McKinley.

She is survived by her sons, David...

Sep 21, 2022

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Conaway Holley passed away September 21, 2022. She was born September 29, 1953 to the late Mr. James Antonio “Tony” Conaway and Mrs. Anne Brice Conaway.

She was preceded in death by her brother, James Douglas Conaway.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Mr. Ralph William Holley; sons, Ralph...

Sep 19, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for James Lloyd Elkins, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 14, 2022

David Yow Pearce Jr., of Browns, Alabama passed away on September 14, 2022 in Selma, Alabama. He was born on June 29, 1972 in Selma, Alabama and is preceded in death by his father, David Yow Pearce Sr., and his grandparents Colonel and Mrs. Robert M. Pearce and Dr. and Mrs. William Wood Weissinger. He is survived by his...

Sep 13, 2022

Franklin Daniel Sumlin of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa at the age of 88. He was born on September 5, 1934 to the late Shelby Sumlin and the late Estelle Wyatt Sumlin. He was retired from Franks Cougar Oil as manager after 50 years of service. He is survived by...