Obituaries

Mr. Bobby B. Crim, 70 of Valley, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Public Visitation will be held on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL. Mr. Crim will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 11AM EST at Mt. Nebo Missionary Baptist Church, Cusseta, Alabama. Reverend Clifford E. Jones, Officiating/Eulogist. Interment will follow funeral service in the church cemetery. Bobby Baker Crim “Bobcat” leaves a lifetime of wonderful memories to be cherished by his loving wife of 36 years, Minnie Crim; two daughters, Julia (Wesley) Tucker, Dezia (Tracy) Ingram; five sons, Timothy Bailey, Bobby O. Crim, Steven Ingram, Marco (Jenell) Ingram, and Bobby (Brittany) Trammell; one brother, John (Gwendolyn) Crim; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, and friends.

Kirk Daniel Cole of Lafayette AL, originally from Kingsport TN, passed away on May 29, 2024. He is survived by wife of 20 years, Evelyn Cook Cole from Lanett Alabama and their children Garrett and Annabelle of Lafayette AL, daughter Kristyn Scholl (Tanner Scholl) and grandson Myles and son Connor Cole both from Shelbyville KY, stepson Russell Rutland and stepdaughter Reagan Rutland (Nate Bell) and grandson Grayson Bell from Five Points AL, father Daniel and stepmother Bonnie Cole of Kingsport TN, brother Erik Hitzelberger (Brandi) nephew and niece Alex and Abby Hitzelberger of Louisville KY, sister Amye Cole (Aaron) and nephew Oliver of Knoxville TN, sister Beth Cole (Charlie) niece Cheyanne Cole and great nephew and niece Philip and Skylar Cole of Kingsport TN, mother in law Margaret Cook of Lanett AL, sister in law Jane Ellen Cook (Steve Booker) niece Caitlin Cook great nephew and niece Markell and Rhylee, and niece Caylee Cook of Lanett AL, sister in law Jan Cook Baltes nephew and n

  Clifton Emory Reese, Jr of Shawmut, AL, affectionately known by all who knew and loved him as "Pedro", went home to heaven on Sunday, May 26th at 11:37am. He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old. Pedro was born to Clifton and Lucille Reese in Lagrange, GA on April 20th 1940. He attended Valley High School before becoming a certified Heating & Air specialist through Southern Union State Community College. Pedro was a veteran of the US National Guard and the US Navy. He married Josephine Edwards on August 4th, 1973 and had just celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary to her. Pedro spent the majority of his working career as an electrician for the West Point Pepperell/West Point Home corporation, before retiring to take on his two favorite jobs in life: prison ministry, and being "Paw-paw". Pedro had many interests to fill the hours and days. He was an avid golfer. He loved wood-working and landscaping. He loved to find anti

Raymond Lamar “Ray” Murphy Sr. passed away on May 26, 2024, at his home in Beulah, Alabama. He was 86 years old. He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Helen “Darlin” Murphy, his parents, Raymond and Annie Lee Murphy, brother, Jim Murphy, sister, Betty McConnell, daughter, Debra Martin, Son-in-law, Eddie Martin and great grandson, Edan Templeton. He is survived by his children, Lamar (Cindy) Murphy, Gale Moody, Travis (Teresa) Murphy, Diane Martin, Linda (Billy) Evert, John (Misty) Martin, 31 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 10 great, great grandchildren. Ray was a native of Beulah, Alabama since his birth on November 22, 1937. He worked most of his life in the logging business and ran the sawmill in Beulah for 20 yrs. He had many friends in the community. He retired at the age of 85. He loved western movies, working and tinkering on tractors or anything with a motor. He met his wife in 1978 and they married on Valentine’s Day in 1979. He and Darlin loved to travel.

Melissa Ann Lynn Felton, age 41 tragically passed away as the result of a traffic accident on May 24, 2024, in New Orleans, LA. Born on November 12, 1982 in Blytheville, AR to Brad and Wendy Lynn. She was born into the world of Air Force and traveling the United States. She was proud of growing up in all parts of the United States and could never settle into one place too long. Melissa loved traveling, adventure, and seeing the world.  A graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelors of Arts in English, Melissa excelled in writing and creative thinking. Writing professors sang her praises with her brilliance. Her friends referred to her as a detailed and creative writer. She would whisk people away with her words and knowledge. Her reading obsession was legendary and she never had enough shelves to fill the amount of books she owned. She loved history, culture, photography, music, traveling, and learning about the Air Force. Melissa could tell you the intricacies of the Renaissance era

Mrs. Estella M. Davis, a resident of Valley, AL, died Friday, May 24, 2024 at EAMC-Lanier Nursing Home, Valley. Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. (EST) from Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Valley (Beulah Community), AL, Pastor Corey Huguley, Officiant, Rev. Dr. George C. McCulloh, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the churchyard cemetery. Davis Memorial Mortuary of Valley directing. Estella McCulloh Davis was born April 18, 1934 to Mr. John McCulloh and Mrs. Minnie Pearl Griffin McCulloh of Lee County, Alabama. Mrs. Davis confessed Christ at an early age and joined the Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the Reverend R. C. Gates. She worked faithfully as a member of the Missionary Society, with other auxiliaries of the church, and served as President of the Pastor’s Aide. She loved her family immensely. Even though she lived many years in Philadelphia, she always came home to visit her parents, sisters, and other relatives

James R. "Big Jim" Hull, Sr., a man whose presence was as grand as his nickname, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, in LaGrange, Georgia. Born in a humble home in Troup County, Georgia, on January 16, 1936, Jim's life was a testament to the power of kindness, humor, and dedication to family. Jim's life was rich with love and laughter, shared with his children Karol Frack (Mike), James R. Hull, Jr., Ralph E. "Eddie" Hull (Jenny), and Kevin L. Hull (Cherie). His legacy continued to grow with his grandchildren Lindsey Perkins (Mitch), Dylan Frack (Destiny), Hunter Hull (Patrice), Dakota Frack (Andrea), Noah Hull, Victoria Jacobson (Mitch), Meghan Childress (Chris), Karoline Turner (Ben), Allesandra Hull ("Haz" Wright), and Maia Hull, as well as fourteen great-grandchildren who brought him immense joy. His life was further enriched by his special friend, Agnes Brown, his sister, Ann Jarrell, his brother, Ronnie Hull (Linda), and brother-in-law, Fr

Ms. Priscilla Allen, 67 passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Public Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL. Ms. Allen will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, 2:00PM CST at East Roanoke Pure Holiness Church of God, Roanoke, AL. Pastor Timothy Wright, Officiating. Interment will follow funeral service in Skyview Memorial Garden, Five Points, AL Left to celebrate her legacy and to cherish many fond memories are her five children, Dessie Hughley, Shemeica (Glover) Childs, Alfredia (Rafael) Allen, Alfred Allen, and Tonya Thomas; twelve grandchildren, Tajah Banks, Turquorious Banks, JaDarius Childs, JaQuavious (Joi) Childs, Jezsica Childs, Quanisha Moss, Keveunca Hughley, Jamiya Heard, Shaniah Allen, Demarious Treadwell, Cruz Jodi Wright, and Tequila (Zanquanarious) Peterson; sixteen great-grandchildren; one b

Dave Solomon Marie, Sr. was born in Golden Meadow, Louisiana to the late Daniel Peter Marie, Sr., and Thelma Louise Smith on December 9, 1959. He passed away at his home in Valley, Alabama on May 11, 2024. He was 64 years old. Dave’s family was from Louisiana, but he lived and worked with his own family in Alabama for many years. He dearly loved his family and friends. He was self-employed and worked as a skilled construction carpenter but was also a trained Master Barber for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his two brothers, Corbet and Danny Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Angelena Marie; their children, Dave (Angel) Marie, Jr., Peter (Hannah) Marie, and Rebekah (Richie) Jn-Batiste, and another daughter, Melanie, with her two children. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Bríanna, Robert, Joshua, Zach, Nick, RJ, and Remi; his dear sister-in-law, Berylyn; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends, and church family members. A

Ms. Cora Mae Durham, 70 passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 6:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL. Ms. Durham will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 3:00PM CST at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, Lafayette, AL. Pastor Cecelia Broome, Officiating Interment will follow funeral service in church cemetery. Her loving memories will be forever cherished by: daughter, Jacquelin Ferrell (Andrew) of Lafayette, AL; brother, Cuba Durham of Lagrange, GA; grandchildren, Gary Durham (Amanda) of Lafayette, AL, Itanya Dawson (Gregory) of Lagrange, GA, LaKiesha Durham (Demetrius) of Valley, AL, Jasmine Durham (Mike) of Lanett, AL, and Marcus Durham (Qwesheaun) of Lagrange, GA; eight great grandchildren; special son-in-law, Gregory Short; special great-great niece, Tammiah Collier; and a host of nieces, nephews, cou

Jeffrey Martin “Marty” Hall, born on October 3, 1967 passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gladys and Herman King and Flora and Ralph Hall. He is survived by his mother Diane Shelnutt, his father Billy Gene Hall, fiancé Patty Putman, his brother Eric Hall (Deanne), his daughter Abby Smith, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Survivors also include three step-sons. Marty traveled throughout the southeast for the past twenty-five years as a living historian reenacting the Civil War and War of 1812. He was a dedicated volunteer at Horse Shoe Bend National Military Park and at the Columbus Naval Museum. He was passionate about sharing his knowledge of the Civil War and the War of 1812 with children. He was a long-time self-employed carpenter and enjoyed working with his hands. During his time away from work he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Marty and his family enjoyed their yearly Christmas reunion

Mrs. Willie Pearl Harper Henderson, 80 of Lanett, AL passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her residence. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM CST until 5:00 PM CST at Silmon-Seroyer Funeral Home Chapel, Lafayette, AL. Mrs. Henderson will lie in state one hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 2:00PM EST at Zion Rest Heard Center, Valley, AL. Reverend Willie Atkinson, Officiating. Reverend Bradley Gibson, Sr., Eulogist. Interment will follow funeral service in Zion Rest Baptist Church Cemetery, Valley, AL. Pearl leaves a lifetime of loving memories to her four children, Jacqueline (James) Johnson, Douglasville, GA, Bonita Henderson Strickland, Barry Henderson, and Ryan Henderson all of Lanett, AL; three brothers, Nathaniel Harper, Valley, AL, Michael (Turwanza) Harper, Lagrange, GA, and Fredrico Johns, Atlanta, GA; nine sisters, Ella Pearl Simpson, Salem, AL, Mary Dean Davis, Lanett, AL, Patrice Ann Hennings,

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Presley, 91, of LaFayette died Saturday May 4, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Vines Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. (CST) with Pastor Kenneth Wilcox officiating. Public viewing will be Friday, May 10, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CST) at Vines Funeral Home. Mrs. Presley is survived by five children: Mary (Eddie) Wright, Atlanta, GA, Ellen (Solomon) Colvin, Rex, GA, Jerry Presley (Arnita Harvey), Opelika, Joann Richmond , Opelika and John (Kim) Pressley, Pittsburg, CA; one brother: Charles (Eloise) Gray, Apopka, FL; special niece: Gwendolyn Presley, LaFayette and special nephew: Larry Presley, Philadelphia, PA; special friend: Jane Davis, South GA; ten grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends .

Gina Sue Bailey Knight, aged 67, of Lanett, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2024. Born on February 16, 1957, in Lafayette, Alabama, Gina lived a life full of love, compassion, and dedication to her family and friends. Gina was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Harold Knight. She was the cherished mother of Daniel Rackow and the adored grandmother of Alexander Rackow and Madeline Evarly Rosa Rackow. Gina is also survived by her dear sisters, Martha “Gibby” Brown and Lynn Bailey Fuller. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Lucius and Martha “Margie” Bailey, and her brothers, Larry and Barry Bailey. Known for her selflessness and caring nature, Gina was a wonderful woman who spent her life ensuring the happiness of others. Her family was the center of her world, and she was especially proud of her role as a grandmother. Her grandchildren brought immense joy to her life, and she was truly the best grandmother they could have asked for. Gina's hobbies incl