Obituaries

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,...

Mar 5, 2022

Roger Allen Stone, Jr. passed away March 5, 2022 at the age of 42. He was born October 17, 1979 in Selma, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Janet Stone and aunt, Barbara Barlow.

He is survived by his parents, Roger and Jackie Stone of Selma; grandfather, James Howell Stone of Perry County; grandparents, Nelson and Nell...

Mar 4, 2022

Mike Tatum passed away March 4, 2022 at UAB Hospital due to complications of COVID.

Mike is survived by his wife and love of his life, LuAnne Tatum; son, Richard M. Tatum, Jr.; step-son, Tim (Debbie) Breland, step-daughter, Staci Breland.; grandchildren, Dylan Tatum, Mason Tatum, Kevin Tatum, Julia Breland, Rachel Breland, Conard Breland and Emily Rogers; great-grandchildren, Adrienne...

Mar 2, 2022

Shirley Nichols passed away March 2, 2022 at the age of 66. She was born October 18, 1955 in Selma, Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Nichols and Virginia Nicolosi Nichols and brothers, David Nichols and Carl Nichols.

She is survived by her siblings, Dennis Nichols, Larry Nichols and Carolyn Nichols;...

Mar 1, 2022

James O. Clark Sr. age 79 of Selma, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home. He was born in Tallassee, AL to the late John and Elma Clark on January 1, 1943. He was a truck driver. He is survived by his sons, James O. (Susan) Clark Jr. and Johnny Lee Clark: daughters, Stacey Jean Clark and...

Mar 1, 2022

Marshall Alston Keith, Jr. passed away on peacefully at his home on March 1, 2022 at the age of 79. He was born in Selma, Alabama on September 27, 1942.

He was preceded in death by his father, M. Alston Keith, Sr.; mother, Mary Minge Keith and brother-in-law, Edward Wall.

He is survived by his...

Mar 1, 2022

Alonza David Lee, Jr.  passed away March 1, 2022, at the age of 71. He was born August 30, 1950, to the late Alonza D. Lee Sr. and Florence E. Lee.

He is survived by his wife Sandra Jo Lee; children, Wendy (Jim) Wallace, Jenny Lee, Karen Hubbard, and Andrea; step children, Nikki Dykes and Brandon Dykes; grandchildren,...

Mar 1, 2022

Shirley B. Turley age 84 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She was born in Perry County, Alabama on May 29, 1937 to the late David Bas Foster and the late Emma Kate Smith Foster. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her sons, John (Barbara) Parr and Greg (Tammy) Parr; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and...

Feb 25, 2022

Alma Jean Chandler Green, 91, of Selma, passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Willie Clyde Green; sons, Donnie Green and Joey Green.

She is survived by her children, Susan (Danny) York, Debbie (George) Gray, Donna (Jeff) Carter, Terry Green, Jerry Greene, Tammy (Dwayne) Daniel; 26...

Feb 25, 2022

Charles David “Chuck” Bagby, III passed away February 25, 2022 at the age of 53. He was born October 11, 1968 to Charles David Bagby, Jr. and Judy Francine Holland Bagby.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Bagby; great-niece, Elizabeth Grace “Lizzie” Hines.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years,...

Feb 25, 2022

Margie Marie Prescott passed away February 25, 2022. She was born on September 10th, 1951 to the late John and Margie Beverly.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Prescott; daughter, Amanda (Dustin) Hill; grandchildren, Stephen Johnson and Dalton Hill; sister, Sandra (Marty) Robbins; brother, Allen (Tina) Beverly; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will...

Feb 23, 2022

Brandon Joel Moseley, age 36 of Harlem, Georgia and formerly of Selma passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He was born in Selma, Alabama on July 14, 1985 to Richard M. Moseley, Sr. and Rebecca "Becky" Diane Grass Ellzey. He was a military intelligence contractor with the United States Military. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Hale...

Feb 22, 2022

Douglas Harold “Bo” Molett III passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the age of 50.

Born September 23, 1971 to Sutt and Bonnie Molett, he grew up in Orrville, Alabama. He married his soulmate, Denise Free, on September 18, 2010. They beautifully blended two families and created a loving life together full of travel, adventure and...

Feb 22, 2022

Emma Frances Johnson age 86 of Millbrook and formerly of Selma, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Prattville Baptist Hospital. She was born in TN on January 30, 1936 to the late Hubert Suggs and the late Leecy Epps Suggs. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her children, Vicky Thrower, Teresa Frost, Patty Wansley, Pam Johnson,...

Feb 20, 2022

Steven Ross Anderson passed away February 20, 2022 at the age of 59. He was born April 15, 1962 to Vernon and Edna Anderson. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Kopp and Bro....

Feb 19, 2022

Charles Thomas "Tom" Mills, Jr. age 74 of Selma, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. Final care and arrangements have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Selma Funeral Home. Events Details are pending.

Feb 19, 2022

Faye Suzette Friday, age 76 of Selma, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Park Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Norfolk, VA. on May 24, 1945 to the late Floyd and Dorothy Barnes. She was a Bookkeeper. She is survived by her children, Michael Friday, Patrick Friday, David (Jennifer) Friday, Timothy Friday and Christopher (Veronica)...

Feb 15, 2022

Elizabeth Hutto Gwathney age 86 of Montgomery, AL and formerly of Selma, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her home. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Kenneth Wayne Gwathney; daughter, Amy (Christie) McClellan; son, Kenny (Porshia Trump) Gwathney; and 11 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jasper B. Hutto and Bertha Hutto;...