Obituaries

Oct 4, 2022

Dani Butler Perry of Montgomery and formerly of Selma passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the age of 55.

She was born June 15, 1967 to the late Mike Butler and the late Sherry Hooper Butler.

Dani was a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and a follower of Jesus Christ.

She is...

Sep 27, 2022

George William Troha of Camden passed away at Park Place Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Selma on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at the age of 83.

He was born in Selma, Alabama on March 14, 1939 as the son of the late George Grazra Troha and the late Mattie Bell Tolbert Troha.

Mr. Troha...

Sep 24, 2022

Ernest Lee Morgan passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at the age of 88. On Thursday, January 25, 1934 in Alberta, Alabama, Ernest was born to the late Clifford Morgan and the late Linnie Laura Champion Morgan. Ernest spent his younger years in service to his country as a Corporal in the United States...

Sep 13, 2022

Franklin Daniel Sumlin of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Hospice of West Alabama in Tuscaloosa at the age of 88. He was born on September 5, 1934 to the late Shelby Sumlin and the late Estelle Wyatt Sumlin. He was retired from Franks Cougar Oil as manager after 50 years of service. He is survived by...

Sep 10, 2022

David L. Ervin, Jr. of Selma, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at East Alabama Medical Center in Auburn, Alabama at the age of 63. David was born in Selma, Alabama on February 22, 1959 to the late Henry Ervin and the late Margaret Shoots Ervin. He was a former employee of both Bush Hog and International Paper. Funeral...

Sep 10, 2022

Robert Earl Gaylor, passed away peacefully in Selma, AL at the Lighthouse Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the age of 68. He was born in Selma on March 4, 1954 to the late Douglas V. Gaylor and Mary Lee Smith Gaylor. He was a former truck driver. He is survived by his wife of...

Sep 2, 2022

Martha Sue Brasher age 70 of Marbury, Alabama passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 2, 2022. She was born in Savannah, GA on March 2, 1952 to the late Alonzo Thomas Brasher and the late Helen Brown Brasher. Martha Sue was a former seamstress at sewing factories in both Selma and Clanton. She is survived by her...

Aug 25, 2022

Howard Joseph Roberson, age 64 of Clanton, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Shelby Baptist Hospital. He was born in Decatur, Al. on September 20, 1957 to the late Howard Joseph Roberson and Margaret Louise Roberson. He was a Security Officer. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Louise Roberson; step-son, Jamie Massey; siblings, John Roberson, Jerry Roberson,...

Aug 25, 2022

Tina Marie Atchison, age 54 of Plantersville, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 21, 1967 to the late William Earl Anderson and Johnnie Faye Anderson. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Leighton Atchison, Sr.; children, Jerry Leighton (Teresa) Atchison, Jr. and Jordan Blake (Julie) Atchison; grandchildren, Amya...

Aug 22, 2022

Mavis S. Bennett age 87 of Selma, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at her residence. She was born on May 8, 1935 in Alabama to the late Arthur L. Stallings and the late Irene Ashley Stallings. She was a former shoe sales clerk. She is survived by her children, Pam Haskins, Terry Bennett, and Gary (Sherry) Bennett; grandchildren,...

Aug 19, 2022

John Wesley Perry age 65 of Selma, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022 at Vaughan Regional Medical Center in Selma. He was born in Ft. Walton Beach, FL on October 3, 1956 to the late Eugene Perry and the late Lois Taylor Perry. He was a former auto body mechanic. He is survived by his children, Tyler Perry (Kasey...

Aug 14, 2022

Louise Grant, age 90 of Hope Hull, Alabama passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 14, 2022 in Benton, Alabama surrounded by her family. She was born in Coosa County, Alabama on June 19, 1932, daughter of the late Jessie James Gothard and Rosie Bell Gothard. She was a homemaker. Ms. Grant is survived by her children, Terrance Wayne Grant (Barbara),...

Aug 14, 2022

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens, it is our honor to provide this tribute to the family of Willie James Roper, III, who will be laid to rest at Pineview Memory Gardens on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Interment services have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Pineview Memory Gardens. Pineview Memory Gardens proudly serves Selma, Valley...

Aug 11, 2022

CMSgt (Retired) Ralph Clayton Jones age 91 of Selma, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 11, 2022 surrounded by his family and family. He was born on January 15, 1931 in Mayfield, Kentucky to the late Clyde Jones and the late Luradean Bone Jones. He was a retired Medical Tech with the United States Air Force. He...

Aug 8, 2022

Samuel Benson Beard Jr. passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on August 8, 2022, at age 39. His body and mind that were once so restricted have been set free. Known as "Sammy," there were things that he could not do. He could not walk. He could not do many things other people take for...

Aug 8, 2022

Neil Bradley "Brad" England age 66 of Selma, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. He retired from International Paper with 42 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Judy England; mother, Lillian England Acton; children, Brandon Howell (Danielle) Mathis, Keenan Lee (Claire) Mathis, Jason (Tracey) McDaniels; grandchildren, Kelly Rose Mathis; siblings, Suzanne E. (Eric R.) Fisher. David...

Aug 7, 2022

On behalf of the staff at Pineview Memory Gardens, it is our honor to provide this tribute to the family of Christian York Moore, who will be laid to rest at Pineview Memory Gardens on Saturday, August 20, 2022. Interment services have been faithfully entrusted to the care of Pineview Memory Gardens. Pineview Memory Gardens proudly serves Selma, Valley Grande,...

Aug 1, 2022

James Vann "J.V." Friday, Jr. age 95 of Burnsville passed away on Monday August 1, 2022, at his home. He was born in Selma on October 22, 1926, to the late James Vann Friday, Sr., and the late Ruby Marguerite Barnes Friday. After graduating from Dallas County High School in Plantersville, AL; J.V. enlisted in the U.S. Navy during WWII....

Aug 1, 2022

Dorothy Jean McCullough Chandler age 89 of Jones, Alabama passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Prattville Baptist Hospital. She was born on November 14, 1932 to the late Jessie McCullough and the late Hattie Mae Patterson McCullough. She was a former store clerk. Mrs. Chandler is survived by her children, Audrey (Billy) Quarles and Walter (Barbara) Chandler; grandchildren,...

Jul 23, 2022

Barbara Kay Reynolds Garris age 85 of Selma, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Selma Health and Rehab after a lengthy illness. She was born in Selma, Alabama on September 21, 1936 to Val Taylor Reynolds, Sr. and Jessie Alnora Pardue Reynolds. Barbara graduated from Orrville High School and Livingston State College before...