All Obituaries | Ashley's J H Williams & Sons, Inc. | Selma AL funeral home and cremation (2024)

Aretha RoscoeSelma, AL.


Aretha Roscoe, resident of Selma, AL. gained her wings on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Service details are incomplete but will be announced at a later date. The professional staff and management at Ashley's JH Williams extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire Roscoe family.

Aretha Roscoe, resident of Selma, AL. gained her wings on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Service details are incomplete but will be announced at a later date. The professional staff and management at...

Clinton MartinSelma,AL.


Clinton Martin, resident of Selma, AL. answered the master's call on September 8, 2024. Service details are incomplete but will be announced at a later date. The compassionate staff and management at Ashley's JH Williams extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the entire Martin family.

Clinton Martin, resident of Selma, AL. answered the master's call on September 8, 2024. Service details are incomplete but will be announced at a later date. The compassionate staff and...

Paris SolomonSelma, AL.


Paris Solomon, 44, resident of Selma, AL. gained her wings Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, 11AM at Helping Hands Church (Love City Selma) officiated by Pastor Ralph Edwards Sr. Interment will immediately follow at Lorenzo Harrison Memorial Gardens, directed by Ashley’s Funeral Home. She is preceded in death by her grandma, Willie Lee Solomon; mother, Mary Ann Solomon; uncles, Horace Solomon and Theodore Solomon; and cousins,...

Paris Solomon, 44, resident of Selma, AL. gained her wings Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, 11AM at Helping Hands Church (Love City...

Haddie SheltonSelma, AL.


 Haddie Askew Sheltonwas born onMay 6,1946,in Beatrice, Alabamato the late ReverendWilliam H.and Dora L. Askew.She was the fourth child of eightsiblings of whom two preceded her in death, Mrs. Rosie AskewEdwards and Dr. Edward Louis Askew LL.B.,J.D.Haddie was precious, andtouchedmany lives as a teacher, motivator,cheerleader, and many more positiveroles inall our lives.Haddieprofessed...

 Haddie Askew Sheltonwas born onMay 6,1946,in Beatrice, Alabamato the late ReverendWilliam H.and Dora L. Askew.She was the fourth child of...

Margaret MartinSelma, AL.


Margaret H. Martin, resident of Selma, AL. gained her wings on August 30, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday, September 6, 2024 from 8am-5pm at Ashley's JH Williams & Sons Funeral Home. Remains will lie in state Saturday, September 7, 2024 12 Noon at New Sister Spring Church. The Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 1PM. The interment will immediately follow in the New Sister Spring Church Cemetery. The compassionate staff and management at Ashley's JH...

Margaret H. Martin, resident of Selma, AL. gained her wings on August 30, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday, September 6, 2024 from 8am-5pm at Ashley's JH Williams & Sons Funeral Home....

Sherry StilesSelma, AL.


Sherry Stiles, resident of Selma, AL. transitioned from labor to reward on August 23, 2024. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 31,2024 12Noon at Mt Olive #1 Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will immediately follow in the Churchyard cemetery. The compassionate management and staff at Ashley's JH Williams & Sons Funeral Home extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire Stiles family.

Sherry Stiles, resident of Selma, AL. transitioned from labor to reward on August 23, 2024. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 31,2024 12Noon at Mt Olive #1 Missionary Baptist...

Gloria SmithSelma, AL.


Mrs. Gloria Smith, resident of Selma, AL. transitioned from labor to reward on August 19, 2024. Gloria Anita Furlow Smith remains as several cherished memories in the hearts of herloving and devoted husband, Charles Smith; endearing daughter, Chaina C. Smith; precious grandson, Seth Charles; caring brother, Charles Furlow (Doris); devoted sister, Agnes Furlow;bonus daughter, Katrina Pope (Douglas); bonus son, Willard Bell, Sr. (Sharon); niece, Sadira Furlow; nephews: Stuart Furlow...

Mrs. Gloria Smith, resident of Selma, AL. transitioned from labor to reward on August 19, 2024. Gloria Anita Furlow Smith remains as several cherished memories in the hearts of herloving...

Myaunna Foster-JuarezFort Wayne, IN.


It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved angel, Myaunna. She was a student at Northrop High School. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories, her parents,Dominick Juarez Sr. and Anika Foster-Juarez; her siblings : Rashad Totten, Dominick Juarez JR. Marquez Juarez, Damariea Foster-Juarez, DaVaugn Juarez, Bresia Juarez and Danyia Juarez ; her grandparents,Mary and Bobby Clark; her great-grandmother,Conchita Noble; and her...

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of their beloved angel, Myaunna. She was a student at Northrop High School. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories,...

Sarah BeaverSelma, AL.


Sarah Lee Beaver, born on September 1, 1929 in Boguechitto, Alabama passed away on August 12, 2024 at age 94. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.Sarah worked in private homes, a cigar factory and retired in 1991 from A&M Laundry after thirty-three years of service.Sarah was a member of the Phillips Grove Missionary Baptist Church for over fifty years but enjoyed attending services at different churches in the area....

Sarah Lee Beaver, born on September 1, 1929 in Boguechitto, Alabama passed away on August 12, 2024 at age 94. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be deeply missed by...

Willie Owens Jr.Selma, AL.


Willie Owens, Jr., resident of Selma, AL. answered the master's call on August 11, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday August 23, 2024 from 8AM-6PM. The celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024 2PM at West Village Church of the Nazarene. Interment will immediately follow at Lorenzo Harrison Memorial Garden. The repast will take place at Lannie's #1 on Minter Ave. The compassionate staff and management at Ashley's JH Williams extend our deepest sympathy...

Willie Owens, Jr., resident of Selma, AL. answered the master's call on August 11, 2024. Visitation will be held Friday August 23, 2024 from 8AM-6PM. The celebration of life will be held...

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