Obituaries

Feb 11, 2023

Annie Ruth Binford passed away February 11, 2023 at Park Place Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude C. Binford and Sallie R. Binford; her sister, Margaret Binford Hunter and her brother-in-law, Herman “Tweet” Hunter.

She is survived by Donna Roberts Williams, David H. Williams, Sr., David H. Williams, Jr., Heath...

Feb 8, 2023

Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

Originally from Bari, Italy, Nico always enjoyed working with his hands. Inspired by and named after his grandfather Nicola Vinciquerra, Nico grew with a desire to do wood work just like the well-known furniture craftsman, Vinciquerra. Captivated by the textures and smells that come from various types of woods, Nico crafted...

Feb 1, 2023

Josephine H. Pace passed away at Mathison Methodist Retirement Community in Panama City, FL. She was 102 years old.

She was preceded in death by her husband Francis Pershing Pace, father James Joseph Herrington, her mother and stepfather Maude Herrington Stephenson and Henson K. Stephenson, her sisters Mary Steele Carneal and Betty Herrington Moore.

She is survived by her son...

Jan 27, 2023

Dr. Cecil Williamson, Jr. passed away January 27, 2023 at the age of 82. He was born May 15, 1940 to the late Walter Cecil Williamson, Sr. and Jane Owen Williamson.

A native of Lowndes County where he grew up on a farm and attended public schools, Dr. Williamson received a B.A. Degree in History...

Jan 26, 2023

E. Earl Herrmann, Jr. passed away January 26, 2023 at the age of 89. He was born April 24, 1933 to the late Earnest Earl Herrmann, Sr. and Ethel Lavinia Rhodes Herrmann in Birmingham, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn "Boo" Herrmann. He is survived by his son, Jon (Molly) Herrmann and daughter, Kate Herrmann....

Jan 25, 2023

Patricia Hudson passed away January 25, 2023 at the age of 79. She was born May 19, 1943 to the late Raymond E. Bledsoe, Sr. and Eva Mae Bledsoe. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Hudson; grandson, Justin Harvell; brother, Ray Bledsoe, Jr.; son-in-law, Danny Harvell; step-mother, Myra Hudson; brother-in-law, Bob Westall; step-brothers, Wayne Hudson and...

Jan 17, 2023

Nancy Ann Mott, of Selma, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the age of 75.

Nancy was born June 25, 1947 to the late Louise and Ivan Boley of Selma, AL.

Nancy was a longtime member of Westwood Baptist Church and a member of the Alpha I Civitan Club for more than 30...

Jan 16, 2023

William (Bill) Harrell Sommerville, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on January 16th, 2023, at the age of eighty-three.

He was born October 18th, 1939, in Selma, Alabama, to Bill and Brookye Sommerville. After graduating from Albert G. Parrish High School, he left for the Alabama Polytechnic Institute (Auburn University) in 1957 and received his Bachelor of...

Jan 13, 2023

Alice Goodrich passed away January 13, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born January 22, 1936 to the late William Sanford and Francis Louella Brown. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Danita Ann Dillow; brothers, Charlie Hudgins, Jack Hudgins, Arther Hudgins and Lamar Hudgins and sisters, Christine Norris, Thelma Shake and Flora Ann Turner. She...

Jan 12, 2023

Robert “Bob” H. Gardner passed away on January 12, 2023, along with his wife, Deanna Corbin-Gardner. He was born August 22, 1952 to Betty Davis Gardner and the late Robert H. Gardner Sr.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Gardner and nephew, Christopher (Tessa) Corbin.

Robert, also known by all who knew him...

Jan 8, 2023

Oscar Smith, Jr. passed away on January 8, 2023 at the age of 70. He was born August 24th, 1952 to the late Oscar and Lillian Smith.

Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Brink Smith; daughter, Bobbie Gail Smith; sisters, Violet Smith Campbell, Ruth Smith Simons, and Francis Smith Martin; brothers, Carl Smith and...

Jan 2, 2023

Mildred Frisbie Englett passed away January 2, 2023 at the age of 96. She was born October 24, 1926 to the late Horace and Louise Frisbie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie W. Englett, Jr. and son, Richard Horace Englett. She is survived by her son, Michael R. (Catherine) Englett; granddaughter, Michelle (Kevin) Stanley and two...

Jan 2, 2023

Jeanette Faile Hardin passed away January 2, 2023 at the age of 83. She was born March 25, 1939 to the late Williard Faile and Annie Sherrer Faile. She was preceded in death by her brother, William T. "Billy" Faile. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, M. A. "Buddy" Hardin; children, Tay (Jerry) Etheredge, Wes (Dianne)...

Jan 1, 2023

Carolyn Joanne Nichols White passed away January 1, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born at home in Sprott, Alabama on January 4, 1933, the sixth of eight children. Her parents were Jeremiah Vann Nichols and Gillie Nichols Nichols.

She attended a small, one room schoolhouse in their community where her older sister, Gladys was...

Dec 28, 2022

Matthew Cody Hamm, 29, passed away December 28, 2022.

Mr. Hamm is survived by his daughter, Scarlett Atondo; parents, Randy and Karen Hamm; brothers, Timothy Hamm (Jeff) and Ethan Hamm (Deitra); grandparents, Ferrell Ford (Jean) and Walter Hamm; and two nephews.

Funeral Services will be on Saturday January 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with Randy Hamm...

Dec 27, 2022

Jesse Andrew Trammell passed away on December 27, 2022 at the age of 59. He was born December 27, 1963 to the late Porter and Virginia Trammell.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James Porter, John David, and Phillip Anthony; and a sister, Virginia Luann.

He is survived by his twin brother,...

Dec 26, 2022

Mary L. Ball passed away December 26, 2022 at the age of 81. She was born August 19, 1941 to the late Thomas Dixon Owler, Jr. and Lois Mae Church Owler. He was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Ball; brother, Thomas Dixon Owler, III. She is survived by her daughter, Robin (Johnny) Frye; son, James Ball;...

Dec 26, 2022

Brenda McHugh Pierson passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at her Plantersville home at the age of 78. She was born December 12, 1944 to the late Tommy Reid McHugh, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth McHugh. Brenda loved the Lord, her church, Ebenezer Baptist Church in Stanton and especially her two girls, grandchildren and great grandchild. They were her world...

Dec 25, 2022

Jack Allen Wright, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home December 25, 2022. He was born June 21, 1941 in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Wright was preceded in death by his parents, Phelan Wright and Erma Jean Wright and brother, Jerry Douglas Wright. Mr. Wright is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Martha Zimmerman Wright; daughter, Alicia...

Dec 23, 2022

Gary Mark Suther passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022 at the age of 65. He was born June 10, 1957 to the late William Victor Suther and Marlene Elam Suther. He was a power house operator for over 40 years at International Paper and loved to take care of people with his giving heart. He was a member...