Obituaries
Ann Ernestine Foster
Jun 1, 2025
Ann Ernestine Warbington Foster passed away June 1, 2025 at the age of 95. She was born February 1, 1930 to the late Ernest Martin Warbington and Annie Laura McGraw Warbington.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl William Foster; son, Carl Eugene Foster; grandsons, Ronnie Warren and Thad Moseley; brother, Tommy Warbington; brother-in-law, Raymond Coorpender, Jr.; son-in-law, Franklin...
William Pope Swift, III
May 31, 2025
William Pope “Buddy” Swift, III, 75, died peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at his home in Selma, Alabama, following a long battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (formerly First Presbyterian Church) in Selma, Alabama with the Reverend Steve Burton officiating. The family will receive friends at the church...
Era Lou Divelbiss
May 26, 2025
Era Lou Davidson Divelbiss passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2025 at the age of 82. She was born on January 24, 1943 in Santa Monica CA, to G. W. and Vivian Lou Davidson of Oklahoma City, OK.
She graduated from Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City and married her high school sweetheart and next door neighbor, Ernest...
John Wayne Goodman
May 24, 2025
John Wayne Goodman passed away May 24, 2025 at the age of 75. He was born April 12, 1950 to the late Wilburn and Susie Goodman.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Paula Goodman; sisters, Sarah Julian and Irene Campbell; brothers, Jimmy Goodman, William Goodman, Tommy Goodman, Buford Goodman, Harvey Lee Goodman and Barney Goodman.
He is survived by his...
Ila Kathryn Britnell
May 18, 2025
Ila Kathryn Britnell, known as Kat by her family and friends, was released from the physical constraints of her earthly body and joyfully united with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2025—the glorious first day of her eternal life.
Kathryn was born in Horton, Alabama, on February 14, 1937, to the late Jesse and Pauline Hewett.
She was preceded in death...
Paul LaVern Weaver
May 17, 2025
Paul LaVern Weaver, born January 17, 1965 to Noah M. & Fannie (Hershberger) Weaver in Americus, Ga. After his parents were departed he moved to Safford, AL where he resided until his departure from this earth for his heavenly home on May 17, 2025 at the age of 60 y and 4 mo.Paul was very ambitious as a little boy,...
Mark Gregory Stapler
May 17, 2025
Mark Gregory Stapler passed away May 17, 2025 at the age of 65. He was born September 3, 1959 to Mary Alice Smith Stapler and the late Robert Carlton Stapler, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Cynthia Stapler Hammerle.
Mark Gregory Stapler, a cherished soul, left this world on May 17, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on September...
Fannie Mae Green
May 16, 2025
Fannie Mae Green passed away May 16, 2025 at the age of 87. She was born February 14, 1938 to the late Charlie Lammers and Emily Mae Lyles Lammers.
Fannie Mae was a woman whose very essence radiated warmth and compassion. She loved her family relentlessly, dedicating herself wholly to the nurturing and care of her children and their offspring. Her...
Joel Thomas McConnell
May 15, 2025
Joel “Papa Joe” Thomas McConnell, age 87, of Valley Grande, Alabama, passed away on May 15, 2025. He was born on December 30, 1937, in Electric Mills, Mississippi. Known to friends and family simply as “Joe,” he was the oldest of three children born to Joel Wellington and Mary McConnell.
Raised in a family of farmers, Joe became the first in...
Sarah Ruth Sims
May 14, 2025
Sarah Ruth Epley Sims was born November 26, 1931 in Glencoe, Alabama, the oldest child and only daughter of Ernest Lee and Ruth Singer Epley. She departed this life May 14, 2025.
Sarah’s formal education was in the public schools of Gadsden, Alabama and at Alabama College for Women (now the University of Montevallo). She was a lifelong reader, but probably...
Gladys Vernell Griffin Peavy
May 13, 2025
Gladys Vernell “Nell” Griffin Peavy, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother (affectionately known as Nana) and cherished member of her community, departed this world on May 13, 2025, at the age of 89. Nell was born January 15, 1936 to the late Samuel C. and Willie G. Griffin and lived a life that was woven with love, faith, and an unwavering...
Ethan Wilson
May 11, 2025
SPC Ethan Wilson passed away May 11, 2025 at the age of 28. He was born October 31, 1996.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Kenny Hicks; grandmother, Eileen Flowers.
Ethan’s journey began in Dallas County, where he was a proud graduate of Dallas County High School in 2015. His dedication to his country led him to serve as a...
Margery Rives Lindsey
May 9, 2025
Margery Rives Lindsey passed away at Wesley Gardens in Montgomery, Alabama on May 9, 2025 at the age of 95. She was born August 6, 1929 to the late Thomas James Rives and Margery Naomi Berry Rives.
Margery had a remarkable career as a paralegal secretary for Henry Chapel at Rushton, Stakely, Johnston & Garrett P.A., where she dedicated 13 years...
Annie Elizabeth Argo
May 8, 2025
Annie Elizabeth Argo passed away May 8, 2025 at the age of 79 at Baptist South in Montgomery after a brief illness. She was born March 7, 1946 to the late Harlie Robertson and Annie Hysaw Robertson.
Elizabeth, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, carried with her loving spirit that touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Elizabeth graduated...
Rickey Kaldor
May 7, 2025
Rickey "Slick" Kaldor passed away May 7, 2025 at the age of 65. He was born June 15, 1959 to Arlen Kaldor and the late Frances Kaldor.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida Rozanne Kaldor; mother, Frances Kaldor; grandparents, Odin and Jennie Kaldor, Leroy and Frances Chavers; aunt and uncle, Ray and Beverly Bakke.
He is survived by his...
James Marlowe Mitchell
May 5, 2025
James Marlowe Mitchell passed away May 5, 2025 at the age of 89. He was born in Brent, Alabama on December 18, 1935 to the late Archie Levi Mitchell and Elva Letha Averette.
He was preceded in death by his children, Roger Dale Mitchell and Kenneth Marlowe Mitchell; grandson, Brian Briggs; siblings, Aywon Mitchell, Gurtha Burnett, Carl Mitchell, Norma Barrett and...
Robert Wayne Johnson
May 5, 2025
Robert (Bobby) Wayne Johnson passed away on May 5, 2025 at the age of 75 years.
He was born July 31,1949 to the late John Raymond Johnson, Sr. and Evelyn Sanford Johnson.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Elkdale Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Brown officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home of...
James Bibb Ellison
May 5, 2025
Ret. Col. James B. Ellison, a devoted family man, passed away May 5, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born October 11, 1933 to the late Council Elwood Ellison and Louise Mildred Blackburn Ellison.
Growing up, James pursued his education with unwavering determination, first at Calera High School and later graduating with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration from...
William Milam Turner, Jr.
May 4, 2025
William Milam Turner, Jr., passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Milam Turner (Frances Stuckey), his wife, Rosemary Heinz Turner, and his sister, Sarah Turner James.
Born November 3, 1934 in Greenville, Alabama, his family moved to Selma in 1938. Mr. Turner attended Byrd School and was a 1952 graduate of Albert...
Barbara Ann Hearon
May 3, 2025
Barbara Ann Tindoll Hearon passed away May 3, 2025 at the age of 86. She was born December 31, 1938 to the late Thomas Tindoll and Mozelle Cole Tindoll.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Hearon; son-in-law, William Jackson; siblings, Thomas (Betty) Tindoll, Jr., William Tindoll, Gene Tindoll; sister-in-law, Teresa Tindoll.
She is survived by her children, Chris (Angelia)...
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