Obituaries

Mar 22, 2023

Lacye Suzanne Smedley Story passed away March 22, 2023 at the age of 35. She was born April 28, 1987 to Rebecca Ellzey and the late Todd Smedley.

Lacye was known for her selflessness and kindness towards others. She had a tender spot for seniors and the elderly, and always went out of her way to make sure they were...

Mar 22, 2023

Charles M. "Chief" Roberts passed away March 22, 2023 at the age of 76. He was born April 18, 1946 to the late Woodrow and Lillian Roberts.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Candace "Candy" Roberts and brother, Ricky Roberts.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Linda S. Roberts; children, Kimberly (Darrell) Kendrick and Sam...

Mar 11, 2023

Judi Elizabeth Porter, 71, of Selma, Alabama died peacefully surrounded by family on March 11, 2023, after a brief illness.  Judi was the daughter of Arthur Cleveland Porter, Sr. and Madeline VanSandt Porter of Selma. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her sister, Madeleine (Patti) Porter Barlow of McKenzie, AL and her sister-in-law, Gail Hamilton Porter of Farragut,...

Mar 11, 2023

Martha Hearon Spencer passed away March 11, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born January 19, 1937 to the late Allen and Lydia Hearon.  She was a member of Elkdale Baptist Church, where she volunteered in the office. She also volunteered with Meals on Wheels. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Jack Gordon Spencer. She is...

Mar 8, 2023

 

Eva Barbara Neipling passed away March 8, 2023 at the age of 96. She was born August 2, 1926 to the late Andrew B. Crawford and Willa S. (Taylor) Crawford. She was preceded by many friends and loved ones in death namely by her sisters, Marion D'Anna, Madeleine Reynolds and Audrey Bee and her husband of 65 years Joseph E....

Mar 6, 2023

William C. "Billy" Harrison passed away March 6, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born October 24, 1933 to the late Rother and Ida Kenner Harrison. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katie Mae Harrison and son, Eugene Johnson. He is survived by his children, Rick Harrison, Nancy (Aaron) Lintecum, Randy Harrison, Glenn (Virginia) Johnson...

Mar 5, 2023

Jack Gordon Spencer passed away March 5, 2023 at the age of 90. He was born March 25, 1932 to the late V.K. Spencer and Lovie Spencer in Greensboro, Alabama. He married Martha Spencer and they celebrated their 67th anniversary on January 21, 2023. Jack was a member of Elkdale Baptist Church in Selma. He was an Atomic Veteran of...

Mar 4, 2023

Marion Moore Sumerlin passed away March 4, 2023 at the age of 94. She had been a life-long resident of Burnsville and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She had many friends and family in the area as well as acquaintances in the Selma area.

She was born...

Mar 3, 2023

James "Gator" Burge passed away March 3, 2023 at the age of 51. He was born July 9, 1971 in Demopolis, Alabama to Evelyn Hibley Burge and the Samuel Burge, Sr. He was preceded in death by his dad, Bomar Sherrill Tucker; brother, Christopher Burge and father-in-law, Earl Lee. He is survived by his wife, Earline Burge; children, Kelsey...

Mar 3, 2023

Shanahan LeRoy McHardie died March 3, 2023 at the age of 48. He was born July 7, 1974.

His parents were Perl McHardie and Dianna Huett.

He is survived by his daughter, Angel Sueanna McHardie and friend, Betty Weaver.

No funeral services will take place at this time.

Mar 1, 2023

Claire Buckner Ralston passed away peacefully in her home in Selma, Alabama on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the age of 88. She is now rejoicing in the presence of Jesus, her Savior and Lord.

Claire was born October 16, 1934 to the late Alvin and Lillian Buckner in Birmingham, Alabama. Claire deeply loved each person she...

Mar 1, 2023

Evelyn Marie Sides passed away March 1, 2023 at the age of 45. She was born November 18, 1977 to the late Austin and Patsy Franklin. She is survived by her husband, Charles Edward Sides, II; children, Shanna (Jordan) Sides and Daniel Sides; grandson, Oliver Smith; siblings, Lamar Franklin, Norman (Toni) Franklin, Rhonda (Sam) Miller, Chris (Lana) Franklin, Molly...

Feb 28, 2023

Frances Shero Davis passed away February 28, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born in Mineral Wells, Texas to the late Doley Weldon Shero and Eva McMinn Shero on July 6, 1931. Fran was a resident of Selma for many years, until her passing.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Doris Holland.

She was preceded in...

Feb 27, 2023

Edgar Earl Parker passed away February 27, 2023 in Selma, Alabama at the age of 97. He was born April 20, 1925, to the late Edgar Phillip Parker and Lola Moseley Parker. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Seabees.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Lee "Dot" Parker and sister, Gladys P....

Feb 25, 2023

Lucille Lillian Sellier passed away on February 25, 2023, in Opelika, Alabama at the age of 99.

Lucille was preceded in death by her husbands, William “Bill” Sellier, Sr. and Roland W. Jordan, Jr., along with her son Roland “Ron” Wayne Jordan.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law Bessie “BJ” Jordan and step granddaughter Rachel Rountree Getman, both of Opelika,...

Feb 24, 2023

Joseph Welcome Duke passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at the age of 64. He was born in Cullman, Alabama on January 31, 1959 to Mary Duke and the late Oliver Duke. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Peggy Davidson Duke; step-children, Clint Crawford (Hannah Smith) and Stacy (Brent) Hill; grandchildren, Allen (Morgan) Crawford, Elizabeth Hill,...

Feb 17, 2023

Sarah J. (Mobley) Campbell passed away on February 17, 2023. She was born February 29, 1940, to the late Buford and Ida Mobley.

Funeral services are pending, and a completed obituary will be posted at a later date.

Feb 17, 2023

Pam Harrell passed away February 17, 2023 at the age of 70. She was born September 24, 1952 to the late Clyde and Exa Faye Getchell. She was preceded in death by her sister, Gladyce (Ellis "Pedo") Sevin. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Harrell; children, Tina (George) Hayes, Paula (Wayne) Barlow; grandchildren, Taylor (Brandon) Sumlin and Cory...

Feb 17, 2023

Cassandra “Sandra” Traylor Champion passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the age of 86. She is now in the arms of her Lord and Savior.

Sandra was born and raised in Collirene, Alabama (The Queen Hill). She loved her family and she loved her Church. She was a devoted “mama” to...

Feb 14, 2023

Marcus Skinner Simpkins passed away February 14, 2022 at the age of 90. He was born August 17, 1932 to the late George Simpkins, Sr. and Cliney A. Simpkins. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn Rush Simpkins, later wife, Janice Rush Blanton Simpkins; brothers, James Simpkins and Robert Curry Simpkins. He is survived by his...