Obituaries

Dec 26, 2018

Clarence Leon "Bill" Barrett, age 98, of Monroeville, AL and formerly of Selma, AL, passed away December 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-three years, Tula Mae "Tootsie" Barrett; infant son, Donald Ray Barrett; parents, James Leroy and Millie Olive Barrett; brothers, Bernie Barrett, Vernon Barrett, Martin Barrett, William Barrett, Blake Barrett and Jack Barrett;...

Dec 23, 2018

Sarah Marie Barr “Moe” Crosby, age 71, of Selma, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Sweetwater, Al at 12:30 p.m. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at...

Dec 19, 2018

"God without man is still God.  Man without God is nothing"

Gregory Scott "Scottie" Dunkin passed away December 19, 2018.

He is survived by his sons, Gregory Cole Dunkin and James Caleb Dunkin; mother, Regina Kendrick (Scott) Frost; grandparents, Barbara and Tommy Martin; uncle, Joey (Tina) Smith and cousins, Parker, Patrick and Dylan...

Dec 18, 2018

Sharon Ruth Wallace, age 74, of Prattville, AL and previously a longtime resident of Selma, AL, passed away December 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Wallace; parents, David Stout and Martha Castro; brother, David Stout and grandchild, Curt Carter. Surviving are her children, Tommy (Shelia) Wallace, Jeanie Burnett and Mike Wallace; siblings, Jerri Hendrix,...

Dec 18, 2018

Donnie Ray Russell passed away December 18, 2018 at the age of 73. He was born December 14, 1945 to the late Leon and Jeanette Russell.

He is survived by his daughter, Julie Russell Flynn; grandsons, Harley Ray Russell and Jonathan Tyler Flynn; brothers, Mark Russell and Richard "Rick" Russell and numerous nieces and nephews.

Dec 18, 2018

Dorothy Dell Barlow, age 93, long time resident of Selma, AL, passed away December 18, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, John B. Barlow; parents, Thomas and Pennie Hollingsworth; son and daughter-in-law, John A. and Linda Barlow; sons-in law, Glenn Duchesney and Frank Mowery; siblings, Kate Harrison, Lois Fleming, Bobby Nasary and Thomas W....

Dec 17, 2018

Freda Oweta Holley, age 93, of Selma, AL, passed away December 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Holley; parents, Holbert and Esther Richardson; sister, Sylvia Sysney and grandchildren, Jason W. Smitherman and Marc McKinley Smitherman. Surviving are her children, Dean (Judy) Holley and Donna Edwards; grandchild, Patrick Brian Holley and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will...

Dec 16, 2018

Vinu Jacob was born on September 11, 1982 and passed away on December 16, 2018

Dec 14, 2018

Lettie Vay "Betty" Adams, age 88, of Orrville, AL, passed away December 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Tom Adams; parents, William Edward and Mae Tucker and siblings, Barney Tucker, Bernice Fitzpatrick, Jack W. Tucker, William Edward Tucker, Jr., Ceril Wayne Tucker, Frances T. Langford and Naomi Tucker. After her husband's retirement, they moved from...

Dec 14, 2018

Lettie Vay "Betty" Adams, age 88, of Orrville, AL, passed away December 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Tom Adams; parents, William Edward and Mae Tucker and siblings, Barney Tucker, Bernice Fitzpatrick, Jack W. Tucker, William Edward Tucker, Jr., Ceril Wayne Tucker, Frances T. Langford and Naomi Tucker. After her husband's retirement, they moved from...

Dec 13, 2018

Frances Pearl Strickland passed away December 13, 2018 at the age of 82.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Strickland; children, Tommy Elden Dement, Leo Edward Brown, Jr. and Wanda Jean Strickland Howton; siblings, Charlie Pruitt, Ed (Karen) Pruitt, Rene (Floyd) Reed and sisters-in-law, Mary Kate Strickland (Chuck) Presley and Evelyn Strickland Johnson.

Dec 11, 2018

Letha Ann King, age 49, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away December 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Barrett. Surviving are her husband, Ralph Dillow; children, David (Whitney) Williams, Brandi Williams and Justin Lloyd Ashley; sister, Cindy Freshour, Gary King and grandchildren, Baleigh Grace Williams, Kadyn Williams, Summer Shyanne Duke, Skler Hewston Duke and Brody...

Dec 11, 2018

James Winfred Brown, Sr., age 96, of Selma, AL, went to his heavenly home December 11, 2018. Winfred was born February 10, 1922 in Rocky Head, AL and grew up farming in Dale County. James Winfred Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Brown of Ariton, AL received his commission in the United States Naval Reserve. He was a...

Dec 11, 2018

Sara Ellen Middlebrooks Averett, age 91, of Selma, AL, passed away December 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Averett; parents, Will and Della Middlebrooks; son Tim Averett; one sister and nine brothers. Surviving are her daughter, Linda (Jimmy) Hagood; grandchildren, Susan (Joe) Hornsby, Sherry (Dennis) McDonnell, David (Katie) Hagood, Melissa (Gene) Kim and Jessica...

Dec 11, 2018

Letha Ann King, age 49, of Valley Grande, AL, passed away December 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Barrett. Surviving are her husband, Ralph Dillow; children, David (Whitney) Williams, Brandi Williams and Justin Lloyd Ashley; sister, Cindy Freshour, Gary King and grandchildren, Baleigh Grace Williams, Kadyn Williams, Summer Shyanne Duke, Skler Hewston Duke and Brody...

Dec 11, 2018

Sara Ellen Middlebrooks Averett, age 91, of Selma, AL, passed away December 11, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Averett; parents, Will and Della Middlebrooks; son Tim Averett; one sister and nine brothers. Surviving are her daughter, Linda (Jimmy) Hagood; grandchildren, Susan (Joe) Hornsby, Sherry (Dennis) McDonnell, David (Katie) Hagood, Melissa (Gene) Kim and Jessica...

Dec 10, 2018

Zelle K. Reedy passed away December 10, 2018. Zella was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted friend.

She is survived by her daughters: Pam Reedy and Ami Reedy Conley.

She was an active member of East Brent Baptist Church.

Mrs. Reedy greatly enjoyed dancing with her...

Dec 7, 2018

Betty Lou Kendall, age 86, passed away December 7, 2018. She was born in Jeffersonville, IN, to the late Rev. Stanley and Mrs. Evelyn Kendall and lived in the state of Indiana, Kentucky and Florida until the family moved to Selma, AL, where their roots have extended downward to hold it in place since 1963. Arrangements will be directed by...

Dec 6, 2018

George Randall Bruner, Sr. passed away December 6, 2018 at the age of 69 surrounded by his family. He was born August 20, 1949 to the late George M. and Ann M. Bruner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Bruner Ingram and niece, Sherry I Pfeiffer.

He is survived by his...

Dec 6, 2018

Dorothy Lindsay Massey passed away December 6, 2018 at the age of 84. She was born February 8, 1934 to the late Firman Brooks Lindsay and Dorothy Davidson Lindsay.

She graduated from A.G. Parish High School and then pursued higher education at The University of Montevallo, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in business and was on...