Obituaries

Apr 9, 2022

Kenneth Robert “Kenny” Girlie went to be with our Lord on April 9, 2022 at the age of 51. He was born October 8, 1970 to Robert Calvin Girlie and Carolyn Sue Benson Girlie.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Calvin Girlie; aunts, Sandra (Lonnie) Jones and Margaret Bamberg.

He is survived...

Apr 8, 2022

Eugene Barnes age 73 of Selma, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022. He was born in Dallas County, AL on September 5, 1948 to the late Daniel Jackson Barnes and the late Elizabeth Scott Barnes. He was a construction superintendent. He is survived by his wife, Gail Fancher Barnes; son, Bryant (Blair) Barnes; daughter Michaela Barnes; granddaughters Hayden Barnes...

Apr 7, 2022

Mrs. Jo Ann P. Huffman received her angel wings on April 7, 2022.

She is now in the arms of our Lord & Savior and her husband of 65 years, Harris H. “Sparkey” Huffman, Sr. and her family that have went home before her. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, wonderful mother, amazing grandmother,...

Apr 7, 2022

Betty Dumas Nelson passed away April 7, 2022 at the age of 81. She was born July 16, 1940 to the late Raleigh and Ellie McCormick.

She was preceded in death by her husband, EJ Nelson; grandson, David Dunkin; great-grandchild, CJ Nelms; sister, Ethal Roy and daughter-in-law, Mary Dumas.

She is survived by her sons,...

Apr 5, 2022

Estella Jean Gatlin Clark was born on March 31, 1938, in Sanford, Florida.  She ran through the gates of heaven on April 5, 2022, straight into the arms of Jesus and her beloved husband, Albert.

Jean was a woman of God who traveled the world many times over ministering to those in need and sharing Christ’s love...

Apr 4, 2022

Rev. Casey Lynn Caver age 44 of Brent, AL, passed away on April 4, 2022 at DCH in Tuscaloosa. He was born in Pascagoula, MS on April 13, 1977. Bro. Casey was an avid follower of Jesus Christ and the Pastor of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Brent, AL. He received his Master's Degree in Theology from Liberty Baptist Theological...

Apr 3, 2022

Dickson Burke DeWitt passed away April 3, 2022 at the age of 65. He was born on February 7, 1957 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Gerald DeWitt.

He graduated from John T. Morgan Academy in 1976 and attained Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and worked in International Paper’s woodyard for nearly 40 years....

Mar 30, 2022

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens, it is our honor to provide this tribute to the family of Carolyn B. Atchison, who will be laid to rest at Pineview Memory Gardens on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Interment services have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Pineview Memory Gardens. Pineview Memory Gardens proudly serves Selma, Valley Grande,...

Mar 27, 2022

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens, it is our honor to provide this tribute to the family of Bertina "Tina" Lee, who will be laid to rest at Pineview Memory Gardens on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Interment services have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Pineview Memory Gardens. Pineview Memory Gardens proudly serves Selma, Valley Grande,...

Mar 22, 2022

Earnest Grey Champion, 69, passed away on March 22, 2022 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 23, 1952 to the late Ellis Lee and Minnie Loue Sheffield Champion.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby and Billy and his sister, Ann.

He is survived by his wife...

Mar 21, 2022

David Edgar Martin of Deatsville, Al passed away March 21, 2022. He was born November 8, 1947 to the late Joseph Martin and Romeo Dee Flournoy Martin.

He was preceded in death by his former wife, Cherryl Martin; brother, Daniel Martin and sisters, Helen Hilyer and Estelle Golden.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne...

Mar 19, 2022

Roger Allen Seymore age 68 of Shalimar, Florida and formerly of Selma passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his home. He was born in Selma on September 1, 1953 to the late John Allen Seymore and the late Nell Godwin Seymore. Roger was born and raised in Selma and was a graduate of Dallas County High School. He...

Mar 19, 2022

Reuben P. Pickens, Jr. age 93 of Selma, went home to meet his Lord while surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at his home. He was born to Reuben P. Pickens, Sr. and Ruth Rogers Pickens on June 3, 1928 in Lilburn, Georgia. He was retired from Kraft Foods. Mr. Pickens served in the United States Army,...

Mar 14, 2022

Mark Benton Alexander, 58, Brandon Mississippi grew his wings on Monday, March 14th, 2022.

He was born on February 5th, 1964 in Selma, Alabama. Son to Thomas Alexander and Betty Hunt Alexander. Cherished and loved by his siblings Tobe Alexander Witt, Tom Alexander, Scott Alexander, and Shari Gayle Alexander.

Mark graduated from Meadowview Christian School...

Mar 13, 2022

Gracie Geraldine (Geri) Swords DeLucas of Selma, Alabama passed away at home on March 13, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Gracie Swords and mother-in-law, Sally DeLucas.

She is survived by a loving and caring husband Paul P. DeLucas, Jr. Together they were blessed with two...

Mar 9, 2022

Billie John Fitzsimmons, Jr., a devout Christian, went to be with Our Lord on March 9, 2022. Billie was born in Solomon, Kansas on June 1, 1949 to Evelyn and Billie Fitzsimmons, Sr. and grew up there, graduating from Solomon High School.

Subsequently, Billie enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Craig AFB,...

Mar 8, 2022

William Jewel Bearden, Jr. was born on January 26, 1959 to

William Jewel Bearden, Sr. and Vina York Bearden. He passed away suddenly on March 8,2022.

He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and an organ transplant survivor.

He graduated from Dallas County High School in 1977 and Wallace Community College...

Mar 7, 2022

Patricia "Patsy" Belle Bennett Smith, age 80 of Selma, passed away on Monday, March 7,2022 at Vaughn Regional Medical Center. She was born in Suttle, Alabama on July 28, 1941 to the late Clifton and Clara Belle Melton Bennett. She was part owner of Smith Fire Protection. She was member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by her...

Mar 7, 2022

Dr. Julian Parker Howell, Jr. passed away on Monday March 7, 2022 after a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Julian P. Howell, Sr. and his wife, Victoria King Howell.

Julian was a graduate of Albert G. Parrish High School, Birmingham Southern College, and the University of Alabama...

Mar 5, 2022

Robert Wayne Nichols passed away March 5, 2022 at the age of 66. He was born November 15, 1955 to the late Horace Jack Nichols and Jewel Dean Posey.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathy Cochran.

He is survived by his siblings, Frances Johnston, Lawrence (Beverly) Nichols,  David (Lisa) Sanders, Clyde Leon Sanders,...