Obituaries
John “Johnny” Hugh Waters
Jan 10, 2025
John “Johnny” Hugh Waters of Selma, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 67.
Johnny was born in Georgia on March 3, 1957 to the late Calvin “Cotton” E. Waters and Patsy Stephens Waters
Johnny was a former owner of Waters, Inc. here in Selma. His ability to operate and maneuver...
Ralph Holley
Jan 9, 2025
Ralph Holley passed away January 9, 2025 at the age of 73. He was born December 7, 1951 to the late Elam Parrish Holley , Sr. and Kathleen Tanton Holley.
Ralph was the driving force behind Holley Farm and Garden in Selma, later renamed Holley True Value, which he started in the 1970s. The business thrived on the corner of Water...
Milton Pruett Harrison
Jan 6, 2025
Milton Pruett Harrison passed away January 6, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born August 5, 1939 to the late Arnold Averett Harrison and Mittie Pruett Harrison.
He was preceded in death in death by his brother, Harold Arnold Harrison.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Harrison; mother of his children, Johnnie Harrison; sons, Alan (Kristi) Harrison, Scott...
Leon Sealy
Jan 5, 2025
Leon Sealy passed away January 5, 2025 at the age of 83. He was born April 26, 1941 to the late Eugene Gardner Sealy and Kathleen Twilley Sealy.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby J. Sealy; brothers, Elbert (Luna) Sealy and Gerald (Brenda) Sealy; sisters, Willie Mae (Echols) Pritchett, Frances (Albert) Hubbard, Marian Dryden, Jeanette Tharp and Olga...
Jennifer Lynch
Jan 5, 2025
Jennifer Lynch passed away January 5, 2025 at the age of 51. She was born June 30, 1973 to Judy Marie Stokes and the late Charles Thomas Mills.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Barry Lynch and step-father, Troy Stokes.
She is survived by her son, James Mills; grandchildren, Jasmine Meadows, Kyle Lynch, Brayden Cook and Emmett Cook; brothers, Joseph...
Arthur Thomas Headley
Jan 5, 2025
Arthur Thomas "Tom" Headley passed away January 5, 2025 at the age of 75. He was born October 27, 1949 to the late Willard Clark Headley and Flossie Pauline Dutton Headley.
He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Clark Headley.
Arthur was a devoted family man whose warmth and kindness were felt by everyone he encountered. His heart was large...
Carol Lovelace Norris
Jan 4, 2025
Carol Lovelace Norris passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025 at her home in Oneonta, Alabama at the age of 82 after a long illness. She was born August 10, 1942 in Dallas County, Alabama to the late John Henry Lovelace and Annie Laura Turner Lovelace.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rockey S. Norris.
She is survived by her...
James Earl Drinkard
Jan 2, 2025
James Earl Drinkard passed away January 2, 2025 at the age of 80. He was born May 29, 1944 to the late George Earl Drinkard and Gracie Loraine Stifflemire Drinkard.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Julie Walker Drinkard; daughter, Fran (Wood) Spivey and grandchildren, Ally Spivey, Wood Spivey, IV.
A proud alumnus of A.G. Parish High School, class...
Franklin A. Hubbard, Jr.
Jan 1, 2025
Franklin A. "Bert" Hubbard, Jr. passed away January 1, 2025 at the age of 58. He was born November 21, 1966 in Selma, Alabama to the late Franklin A. Hubbard, Sr. and Frances Sealy Hubbard.
He is survived by his sisters, Cynthia Boley and Tassie (Tony) Harris; nieces, Cheryl (Russell) Harris, Tiffany Brady (Jason), Fran Harris (Brandon); nephew, Tony Harris, Jr....
Charles Victor Pollack, Sr.
Dec 28, 2024
Charles Victor Pollack, Sr., a cherished member of the Selma community, passed away on December 28, 2024, at the age of 94. He was born on August 3, 1930, to the late Theodore and Rose Pollatschek in Horn, Austria. Charles lived a life filled with kindness, dedication, and service to others, qualities that earned him the respect and love of...
Perry Caldwell DeBardeleben, Jr., M.D.
Dec 28, 2024
Beloved Selma physician Perry Caldwell DeBardeleben, Jr. died on December 28, 2024. He was born on April 9, 1930, the son of Perry Caldwell DeBardeleben and Louise Rowell DeBardeleben. He attended Selma Public Schools and was graduated from Albert G. Parrish High School in 1948. In 1952, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Mathematics from the...
Robert "Cecil" Sims
Dec 27, 2024
Robert Cecil Sims passed away on December 27, 2024, at his home in Murfreesboro, TN at the age of 85.
He was born in the Pletcher Community in Chilton County, Alabama to the late Jesse Lee Sims and the late Lelia Lockhart Sims on September 29, 1939.
He retired from the Alabama Gas Company.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Sims; children,...
Ida Susan Bayne
Dec 24, 2024
Ida Susan “Susie” Moore Bayne, age 88, passed away surrounded by family in Brentwood, TN, on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2024.
Born in Selma, AL, on January 13, 1936, to R. Roy and Ida “Missie” Moore, she graduated from Albert G. Parrish High School in 1953 and attended Auburn University. She later married her childhood sweetheart and the love of her...
Jordan "Carl" Tucker, Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Jordan Carl Tucker, Jr. passed away on December 24,2024 at his home at the age of 81.
He was born to the late Jordan Carl Tucker and Ruth Erline Skinner Tucker.
Carl retired from International Paper as a Caustic Operator.
He is survived by his daughter Kathryn "Kathy" Erline Tucker Harrison (Tim) granddaughters; Ashley Harrison Fuller (Braxton), Jordan Lorene Ray (Tyler), and great-granddaughters;...
Walter Charles Harrison
Dec 22, 2024
Walter Charles Harrison was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and passed away peacefully December 23rd, 2024. He was born July 14, 1934 in Selma Alabama. He had a passion for life and loved riding motorcycles and enjoyed the outdoors. He served his country with honor in the Airforce and had a passion for life and loved riding motorcycles...
Deborah Smith Cole
Dec 17, 2024
Deborah Smith Cole, age 67 of Vance, Alabama passed away on December 17, 2024 in Vance, Alabama.
She was born in Selma on December 8, 1957 to the late William O. Smith and the late Anne Flowers Smith.
She is survived by her son, Scott (Katie) Cole; grandchildren, Caleb Cole, Colyn Cole, and Caroline Cole; and her brother, William "Billy" (Darlene) Smith.
She...
Chadwick Blaine Johnson
Dec 16, 2024
Chadwick Blaine Johnson passed away December 16, 2024 at the age of 58. He was born August 28, 1966.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jake Kennon Johnson.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Beth Johnson; sister, Rhonda Tinsley; brother, Steve (Margie) Johnson; nieces, Candace Johnson and Courtney (Rob) Jarman; nephews, Kyle Johnson and Hunter (Danielle) Tinsley; great-nephews, Stephen...
Lucy Jane Boles
Dec 15, 2024
Lucy Jane Boles passed away December 15, 2024 at the age of 87. She was born December 28, 1936 to the late Edward Warren Smith and Mabel Pitts Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ferrell Dean Boles and brother, Bertram (Ruth) Smith.
She is survived by her niece, Jennifer Smith; great-niece, Ashley (Johnny) Parr; great-nephew, Jeff (Catlyn) Rinehart and...
Michael Dewayne Tyler
Dec 15, 2024
Michael Dewayne Tyler, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 15, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Jean Tyler, and his brother, David Tyler. Known for his mischievous smile and quick wit, Michael had a remarkable ability to find humor in life’s moments, bringing joy...
Joseph "Joe" Melton Swink
Dec 15, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Melton Swink, 83, of Carlowville, Alabama, passed away on December 15, 2024. He was born on November 18, 1941, to the late Joseph Melton Swink and Pearl Perdue Swink of Carlowville.
Joe's devotion to his family was a defining aspect of his character. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice; his daughter, Rene Pouncey( Josh) and grandson, Cullen...
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