Obituaries

Mar 18, 2021

Howard “Gene” Watkins passed away on March 18, 2021 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Watkins; daughter, Rita Watkins and stillborn son Paul Jason Watkins.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Watkins; sister, Shirley (Charles) Ramsey; daughters, Tina (Steve) Ward, Vickie (Donnie) Thomas, Brandy (Nathan) Rhea,...

Mar 18, 2021

Ann Goodman age 82 of Selma, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was born in Selma on October 17, 1938 to the late Virgil L. Hendrix, Sr. and the late Mary Ethel Priest Hendrix. She was a loving and devout homemaker, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and friend. She is survived by...

Mar 14, 2021

Janey Beatrice Reed passed away March 14, 2021 at the age of 84. She was born November 15, 1936 to the late John Woodfin Reed and Lillian Beatrice Wyatt Reed.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, John Woodfin Reed, Jr.; sister, Doris Turner and nephews, Scott Joyner, John W. Reed, III and John Colee....

Mar 13, 2021

Beatrice Hudson Sladich age 84 of Selma and formerly of Panama City Beach, FL, passed away March 13, 2021. She was a former cosmetologist of 45 years. She is survived by her daughter, Debi (Ray) Hoggle of Selma, AL.; son, Timothy W. (Maria) Hudson of New Florence, PA.; sister, Myrtice Holt of Newton, GA.; grandchildren, Shannon (Kent) Carden of Shelby,...

Mar 12, 2021

Mr. Wendell Scurlock age 70 of Selma, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born in Alabama on November 18, 1950 to the late Dan and Elaine Scurlock. He was a retired maintenance supervisor. Wendell is survived by his son, Brian (Laura) Scurlock; grandchildren, Mason Lolley, Brayden Scurlock, Adelyn Scurlock, Thomas Herrod, Hunter Scurlock; siblings, Willis (Brenda) Scurlock,...

Mar 10, 2021

Julia Bennett Hughey, age 85, of Selma passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born August 9, 1935 to the late William G. Bennett and Emma B. Williams Bennett.

She was a former cashier at Winn-Dixie ‘till her retirement. In her retirement, she chose to work part time at the Little Friends School with the bed...

Mar 4, 2021

Lorene Sumlin Britton of Selma, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021 at New Live Oak Cemetery with Rev. Denny McClendon officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

She...

Mar 2, 2021

Betty Smith Martin, wife of the late Leland D. Martin, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. Betty was born on September 12, 1937 in Sprott, Alabama to the late Willie C. Smith and the late Fannie Rogers Smith. She was a former cosmetologist. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Martin...

Mar 1, 2021

Jarren Daniel Addison passed away March 1, 2021 at the age of 37. He was born August 22, 1983.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Todd Addison; grandparents, John Ben Addison, Norma Addison, Donald Kerns and EdnaMae Kissel Kerns.

He is survived by his wife, Ashley Addison; sons, Jacob Addison, Jaxson Addison...

Feb 25, 2021

Mr. Michael W. McNeal age 75 of Selma, passed away on Thursday. February 25, 2021. He was born on December 2, 1945 in Selma, AL. He was a former supervisor at Oxford Manufacturing. He is survived by his son, Andrew McNeal; grandchildren, Brittany McNeal, Taylor McNeal, and Elizabeth McNeal; and great-grandchildren, Patrick McNeal and Noah McNeal. He is preceded in...

Feb 25, 2021

Mary Frances “PeeWee” Robinson passed away on February 25, 2021 at the age of 89.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Allen George Lake and Gertrude Howell Lake; and her loving husband of 65 years, Dorman Wayne Robinson.

Mrs. Robinson is survived by her son: Allen Wayne Robinson “Coach Rob”; daughter: Judi R....

Feb 24, 2021

Mr. William E. "Bill" Herrod of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at his home. Mr. Bill was born in Autauga County, Alabama on September 1, 1930 to the late Henry Grady Herrod and the late Lula Gandy Herrod. He was a retired auto mechanic teacher for Selma High School. He is survived by his children, Steve (Alice)...

Feb 23, 2021

Craig Welden Boone was born on June 9, 1953 and died on February 23, 2021.

He is survived by his mother, Fran Davis.

Mr. Boone was preceded in death by his brother, Russel Boone; father, Don Boone and step father, Don Davis.

He worked as a social worker where he served others.

A memorial service will...

Feb 22, 2021

Tanna Claire Duke passed away February 22, 2021 at the age of 28. She was born December 11, 1992 and graduated from Dallas County High School in 2010.

She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Duke; brother, Jason Lawrence and sister, Kalyn Duke.

She is survived by her children, Joseph Gordon, Elizabeth Gordon...

Feb 22, 2021

Charles Edward Moore passed away after a brief illness on February 22, 2021. Charles was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, January 11, 1932. He is survived by his niece and goddaughter, Lee Ann Jung (Chris); sister, Louise Hopkins; sisters-in-law, Sarah Ann Moore, Patsy Moore, and Lynn Moore; his dearest friend of many decades, Danny Clark (Linda); and many nieces and nephews....

Feb 22, 2021

Charles Edward Moore passed away after a brief illness on February 22, 2021. Charles was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, January 11, 1932. He is survived by his niece and goddaughter, Lee Ann Jung (Chris); sister, Louise Hopkins; sisters-in-law, Sarah Ann Moore, Patsy Moore, and Lynn Moore; his dearest friend of many decades, Danny Clark (Linda); and many nieces and nephews....

Feb 21, 2021

Charles Edward Fondren, a longtime resident of Selma, Alabama, died on February 21, 2021 at his home. He was attended in death by his children. Charles (Charlie), was born at home in Hale County, Alabama on December 3, 1945. He was the 10th of 13th children born to Clara Claudine Fondren (Owens), and Thomas Monroe Fondren, he was their...

Feb 18, 2021

Mrs. Catherine Stuart Robins age 85 of Montgomery and formerly of Selma, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at her home. She was born in Monterey, Alabama on October 25, 1935 to the late William Asa Stuart and the late Gladys Shires Stuart. She was a former dental hygienist. Mrs. Robins is survived by her daughters, Beth Rollins (Steve)...

Feb 18, 2021

Mrs. Catherine Stuart Robins age 85 of Montgomery and formerly of Selma, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at her home. She was born in Monterey, Alabama on October 25, 1935 to the late William Asa Stuart and the late Gladys Shires Stuart. She was a former dental hygienist. Mrs. Robins is survived by her daughters, Beth Rollins (Steve)...

Feb 17, 2021

Thomas Ray "Tommy" Brown age 74 of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home. He was born in Alabama on January 10, 1947 to the late Thomas Lester Brown and the late Minta Ray Lumeley Brown. He retired from AT&T as a digital technician. He is survived by his wife, Charmion Brown; daughter, Keely Vinson; son,...