Obituaries

Lois Jennings "Cissie" Hudson

Lois Jennings "Cissie" Hudson

May 7, 2023

Lois Jennings (Cissie) Hudson born January 4, 1925 died on Sunday May 7, 2023 at St. Martins in the Pines in Birmingham, Alabama.

She was predeceased by her husband, William Goode Hudson, Jr. (Bill); her parents, Henry Lee Jennings and Elma Oden Jennings; and her brother George Oden Jennings.

She is survived by her four children Laura Hudson...

Larry Richard Denny

Larry Richard Denny

May 5, 2023

Larry Richard "Ricky" Denny of Selma, passed way on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the age of 75.

He was born in Montgomery, Alabama on February 24, 1948.

He is survived by his wife, Vera Mae Sealy Denny; children, Eugene "Ferrell" Denny (Cindy) and Richard Jairus Denny (Sarah); 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death...

Rodney Pete Hale

Rodney Pete Hale

Apr 26, 2023

Rodney Pete Hale age 52 of Linden and formerly of Selma passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the age of 52.

Rodney was born in Selma on September 13, 1970 to the late Larry Pete Hale and Christine Barnes Hale.

He was a mechanic.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Howell Hale;...

Evans Leroy Weeden

Evans Leroy Weeden

Apr 14, 2023

Evans Leroy Weeden, 91, of Chester, VA., passed away on April 14, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alain Leroy and Flora Mae Weeden; daughter, Susan Weeden; brother, Bobby and his wifeAudrey Weedon; daughter-in-law, Dee; and sister-in-law, Audrey Weeden.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 14 years, Patricia D. Robey-Weeden; children, Melissa Dougherty...

David L. Tyler

David L. Tyler

Apr 12, 2023

Mr. David L. Tyler of Selma, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at the Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma at the age of 65.

He was born on February 11, 1958 to the late Vernon Tyler and the late Flora "Jean" Hamlett Tyler.

He was a former business owner and well remembered as the owner of Charlie's...

Ellen "Boots" Jane Kirk Friday

Ellen "Boots" Jane Kirk Friday

Apr 3, 2023

Ellen "Boots" Jane Kirk Friday of Selma, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Lighthouse Nursing Home at the age of 90.

She was born in Calhoun County, Alabama in the city of Anniston on November 24, 1932 to the late Ormond Kirk and the late Chrissie Marshall Kirk as the oldest of 4 children. In the 1940's...

Eddie Frank Thornton, Sr.

Eddie Frank Thornton, Sr.

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. Eddie Frank Thornton, Sr.  of Selma, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the age of 76.

He was born in Chilton County, Alabama to the late Elder Brother "EB" Thornton and the late Ruby K. Price Thornton on Wednesday, July 24, 1946.

Mr. Thornton was retired from...

Lisa Day Ferrell

Lisa Day Ferrell

Mar 29, 2023

Lisa Sharon Day Ferrell of Valley Grande, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 64.

She was born in Sumpter, South Carolina on May 21, 1958.

Lisa was a homemaker.

She is survived by her two daughters, Ginger Spann and Ruth Spann.

At the request of Lisa, she...

William Felix Newsome

William Felix Newsome

Mar 28, 2023

W.F. "Bill" Newsome of Deatsville, Al. passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at the age of 73.

He was born in Selma, Alabama on May 11, 1949 to the late Walter Lee Newsome Sr. and the late Bernice Marie Wallace Newsome.

He retired as a switch master with Southern Railroad and later in life as the...

William "Bobby" Robert Chandler

William "Bobby" Robert Chandler

Mar 23, 2023

William Robert "Bobby" Chandler of Deatsville, Alabama and formerly of Selma, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the age of 75.

He was born in Maplesville, Alabama on January 9, 1948 to the late Enzo Chandler and the late Leila Jones Gregg.

Bobby was a painter by trade. He served his country faithfully...

Pauline Barnes Lane

Pauline Barnes Lane

Mar 13, 2023

Pauline Barnes Lane of Valley Grande, passed away at her home on Monday, March 13, 2023 at the age of 86.

She was born in Alabama on February 24, 1937 to the late Marshall Barnes and the late Ora Barnes.

She was a former Administrative Support Assistant for the State of Alabama.

She is survived by her son, Robert Lane,...

Louis Ray Maurer

Louis Ray Maurer

Mar 10, 2023

Louis Ray "RW" Maurer of Selma, passed away at Baptist Hospital South on Friday, March 10, 2023 at the age of 67.

He was born in Selma, Alabama on March 27, 1955 to the late Eugene "Gene" Paul Maurer and the late Willie Mae Sewell Maurer.

"RW" began driving a gravel dump truck before the age of 20, later...

William Alvin Fancher, Jr.

William Alvin Fancher, Jr.

Mar 9, 2023

Mr. William Alvin Fancher, Jr. was a native of Dallas County, Alabama and a resident of Foley, Alabama. He passed away on March 9, 2023 in Foley, Alabama surrounded by his family at the age of 78.

He served 20 years in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked...

Gail Rolen Price

Gail Rolen Price

Mar 9, 2023

Gail Rolen Price of Valley Grande, passed away at her home on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 69.

She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 8, 1953 to the late Edward Rolen and the late Rev. Betty Jean Burch Rolen.

She was a former payroll and account clerk for American Apparel and Southern Ductile....

Debbie Gene Gilmore Odom

Debbie Gene Gilmore Odom

Mar 7, 2023

Debbie Gene Gilmore Odom of Selma passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 66.

She was born in Mobile, Alabama on May 10, 1956 to the late James Earl Gilmore and the late Nellie Estelle Trammell.

Debbie was a homemaker.

She is survived by her children, Kendall Smith (Kim), David Smith, Sr....

Raymond Craig

Raymond Craig

Mar 3, 2023

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens in Valley Grande we are honored to provide this tribute and interment services to the family of Raymond Craig who will be laid to rest here on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Please take time to leave an online condolence for the family.

Pineview Memory Gardens is proud to offer the very...

John Ellis, Jr.

John Ellis, Jr.

Feb 28, 2023

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens in Valley Grande we are honored to provide this tribute and interment services to the family of John Ellis, Jr., who will be laid to rest here on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Please take time to leave an online condolence for the family.

Pineview Memory Gardens is proud to offer the...

Gloria Tice Dearman

Gloria Tice Dearman

Feb 18, 2023

Gloria Tice Dearman of Selma passed away at her home on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the age of 78.

She was born in Louisiana on July 20, 1944 to the late John W. Tice and the late Roberta Traxler Tice.

She was a former caregiver.

She is survived by her son, James Curtis Aycock (Debbie) and 3...

Joseph Michael Chandler

Joseph Michael Chandler

Feb 15, 2023

Joseph Michael "Mike" Chandler of Valley Grande passed at his home away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the age of 60.

"Mike" was born on July 19, 1962 to the late John Thomas "JT" Chandler and the late Linda Goff Chandler.

He was a former tree removal and trimming professional.

He is survived by his wife,...

Dorothy Lee

Dorothy Lee

Feb 14, 2023

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens in Valley Grande we are honored to provide this tribute and interment services to the family of Dorothy Lee, who will be laid to rest here on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Please take time to leave an online condolence for the family.

Pineview Memory Gardens is proud to offer the very...

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