Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home

05/18/2026

Planning ahead is one of the most thoughtful gifts you can leave your family. At Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home, we help families throughout Central Alabama make funeral prearrangements with care, clarity, and compassion.

Preplanning allows you to make your wishes known, ease the burden on your loved ones, and ensure important decisions are made with peace of mind — not pressure.

For generations, families have trusted us to guide them through life’s most meaningful moments.

Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home
Serving All of Central Alabama
Our Families Serving Yours Since 1866

Call us today to schedule a confidential preplanning appointment.

05/09/2026

John William Stewart

John William "Johnny" Stewart passed away at his home in Orange Beach on May 8, 2026 at the age of 82. He was born November 8, 1943 to the late William Lauris Stewart and Barbara Allen Stewart. Johnny was known by all who knew him for his constant smile, cheerful spirit, and good-hearted nature. He had a gift for making people laugh, loved to kid with those around him, and took genuine joy in brightening someone else’s day. On October...

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05/08/2026

Bennie Edwin Simmons, Sr.

Bennie E. Simmons, Sr., age 89, of Plantersville, passed away on Wednesday, May 06, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Auburn and Mary Ellen Simmons; wife, Karen Pierson Simmons; son, Bennie E. Simmons, Jr.; son-in-law, Ronnie McElroy; granddaughter, Kristina Marie McElroy; grandson-in-law, Jarren Addison; sister-in-law, Edith Pierson. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy and Bobby Weber and Kristie McElroy; daughter-in-law Julie Simmons; grandchildren and families, Henry, Melanie, and Drake Weber, Ashley, Jacob, Jaxson, and Joshua Addison,...

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05/06/2026

Marcus Kennedy Houston, Jr.

Marcus Kennedy Houston, Jr., 90, of Mulberry, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Ivy Creek Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Jake Sherwood Fannin Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy Creek United Methodist Cemetery. Born on November 10, 1935, in Mulberry, Alabama, to...

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04/30/2026

We’re always looking for ways to better serve the families who place their trust in us—and sometimes that means making meaningful upgrades behind the scenes.

A sincere thank you to Elevated Systems and Services, LLC for helping us enhance the lighting in our chapel. Evening and nighttime visitations and services are now brighter, more welcoming, and more comfortable for the families we serve.

It’s a simple improvement, but one that makes a real difference when it matters most. We remain committed to continually improving our facilities so every family experiences the care and attention they deserve.

04/29/2026

June Quarterman Tolson

June Quarterman Tolson went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 24, 2026, at the age of 83. She was born on June 3, 1942, to James and Lois Quarterman in Selma, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Lois Quarterman, her sister, Linda Peterson, and her daughter, Deborah June Pressley. She attended Albert G. Parrish High School and graduated in 1960. She made her home in Birmingham where she attended McElwain...

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04/28/2026

Jason Chandler Higginbotham

Jason "J.C.' Higginbotham passed away April 27, 2026 at the age of 26. He was born June 21, 1999 and his life, though marked by challenges, was a testament to courage, faith, and an enduring spirit. From a young age, J.C. faced the difficult journey of living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, diagnosed when he was just six years old. Yet, despite this diagnosis, he never allowed his condition to define him. J.C. always greeted the world with a contagious smile...

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04/27/2026

Jesse Mott

Jesse Mott passed away April 24, 2026 at the age of 90. He was born November 21, 1935 to the late William Dudley Mott and Sarah Addie Dunkin Mott. Jesse devoted over 60 years of his professional life to R. L. Zeigler, where he worked in maintenance at the meat production plant in Selma. His commitment and skill were evident in every task he undertook. Early on, Jesse earned an associate of applied science in electrical studies from George C....

04/24/2026

Pattie Hartsfield Bryant

Pattie Hartsfield Bryant, of Selma, passed away April 23, 2026 at the age of 81. She was born in Marianna, Florida on December 7, 1944 to the late Charlie Willis Hartsfield, Sr. and Avis Oswald Hartsfield. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 48 years, Earl Powell Bryant; siblings, Benjamin (Joyce) Hartsfield, Elizabeth Hartsfield (Albert Leon) O'Bryan, Ida Marie (O.L.) Cherry, Mary Ann Hartsfield Streetman, and Charlie "Pete" Hartsfield. She is survived by her daughter, Missy Bryant...

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04/23/2026

Vicky Lee Freeland Brown

Vicky Lee Freeland Brown, 70, passed away on April 23, 2026. She was preceded in death by her father: James (Jim) Lee Freeland; and her mother: Velma (Jean) Freeland. Ms. Brown is survived by her daughter: Emily Blake Brown; step son: Jon Martin Brown (Linnea Catherine); her sister: Lynn Marie Freeland Hannah (Russell Howard); Ex Husband: Randy Earl Brown; and sister from another mister: Diana Lynn Osburn Weaver (Joe Vinson). Graveside services will be Monday, April 27, 2026 at 11:00...