Obituaries

Neal Stambaugh

Neal Stambaugh

Jan 1, 2026

Neal M. Stambaugh, age 65, resident of Mobile AL was born on March 5, 1960 and passed on January 1, 2026. Neal was a Jefferson Davis High School graduate of Montgomery, AL.Neal worked for the Scooter Store where he helped disabled people regain their mobility. He was very caring and sympathetic to the needs of handicapped people. Neal loved exotic...

Maureen Tillman

Maureen Tillman

Jan 8, 2026

Mareen Tillman, age 81, passed away January 8, 2026, in Mobile, Alabama.

Maureen was a loving and devoted wife of 56 years. Early in her life she taught Ball Room dancing professionally. She and her devoted husband Morris Tillman were known and loved as members of the Crew of Columbus and danced the night away at many Mardis Gras Balls.

She also...

Matthew Satchfield

Matthew Satchfield

Jan 4, 2026

Matthew Ronald Satchfield, age 36, passed away in Jefferson LA after a brief and sudden illness, January 4, 2026. He was born to Ronald and Dianne Satchfield in Mobile, AL on September 26, 1989.

Matthew was an accomplished Eagle Scout who enjoyed traveling, living and spending time at the beach, and was a passionate Alabama Football Fan! He will be...

Margret Ellison

Margret Ellison

Dec 18, 2025

Margret "Meme" Ellison, 78, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. A devoted prayer warrior and passionate follower of Jesus, Margret lived a life rooted deeply in faith, compassion, and love for others.

Born in Offenbach, Germany, on October 31, 1947, to Monroe Wilson and Elli Elfriede Wilson, Margret later made her home in Alabama, where she spent most of her...

Michael Kenner Looper "Ken"

Michael Kenner Looper "Ken"

Jan 6, 2026

Michael Kenner Looper, known to all who loved him as Ken, a devoted father, proud grandfather, skilled pilot, and all-around one-of-a-kind man, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 62.



Born on January 30, 1963, Ken lived life with purpose, passion, and just enough stubbornness to keep things interesting. He was a true pilot at heart-most...

Samuel Childs Sr.

Samuel Childs Sr.

Jan 3, 2026

Samuel Nelson Childs Sr., lovingly known as Sam, passed away on January 3, 2026, after a year and half battle with brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and steadfast love. Born on July 26, 1956, Sam lived a life centered on God, family, and service to others.

Sam graduated from B.C. Rain High School before continuing his...

Helen Van Ness

Helen Van Ness

Jan 1, 2026

Helen Marie Van Ness, 95 years, passed away peacefully January 1, 2026, at home in Mobile, Alabama. She was a beloved wife (H. Wayne VanNess, 2019) mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

Helen was born November 18, 1930, in Monroe, Michigan, to Daniel and Helen (Socivar) Stoyanovich. Throughout her life, she lived in various places on the East Coast: Connecticut,...

Russel Hester

Russel Hester

Dec 31, 2025

Russel Eugene Hester, 68, of Mobile Alabama, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children on December 31,2025. On this day, he reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 39 years, marking their wedding anniversary together once again. Their love story continues now in heaven.

Russel was a devoted husband,loving father,PopPop and friend. He was known for his love for Jesus...

Karen Connerton

Karen Connerton

Dec 31, 2025

Karen Lee Connerton, age 82, a native of Norwalk, OH and a resident of Andalusia, AL passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert, Sr. & Jean Boyd and brother Robert Boyd, Jr.

Karen is survived by her partner for life Billy Johnson, her children, Shelly Black (Mitchell), Susan Newton, Tom Connerton,...

Vincent Brocato

Vincent Brocato

Dec 29, 2025

Vincent Joseph Brocato, Jr., age 94, died at Providence Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2025, after suffering a heart attack. He was born in 1931, and grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He attended elementary school there, as well as Sacred Heart Academy in Helena, Arkansas, and Morris School in Searcy, Arkansas. His high school and beginning college years were spent...

Kenneth Reed

Kenneth Reed

Dec 28, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Reed, age 62, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on December 28, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Kenny was born on October 27, 1963 in Mobile, Alabama to Benjamin Franklin and Barbara Lucille Reed. He spent his life working, raising a family, serving others and enjoying the outdoors. He was an avid softball player in his younger years,...

Robert Hamilton

Robert Hamilton

Dec 28, 2025

Robert "Bob" Lee Hamilton

Bob passed away to eternal life on December 28th, 2025 in his loving home. Bob was born in 1945 on June 19th in Mobile, AL. He attended grade school at Russell Elementary School, then Barton Academy Jr. High, and finally Murphy High school. Upon graduating in 1965, he enlisted into the Marine Corps and served four...

Faye Murphy

Faye Murphy

Dec 26, 2025

Faye Tirey Murphy, our loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother, went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 26th, 2025, at the age of 88. Faye was a resident of Mobile, AL and a faithful member of Spring Hill Baptist Church for many years.Faye is survived by; her husband, Kenneth L. Murphy of Mobile, AL; her...

Timothy Warren, Sr.

Timothy Warren, Sr.

Dec 26, 2025

Timothy Dale Warren, Sr. 83, born in Mobile, Alabama a lifelong resident of Mobile. Passed away quietly on Friday, December 26, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. He was a faithful member of West Mobile Baptist Church. He will be remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Faithful Friend. He was retired from the City...

Nicole Orrell

Nicole Orrell

Dec 24, 2025

Nicole "Nikki" Katheen Ladnier Orrell, 29, died 24th December 2025. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Mobile Memorial Garden Funeral Home, Three Notch Road, Mobile, Alabama followed by a 2:00 p.m. graveside service.Nikki was born on 19th January 1996 in Mobile, Alabama to Kimberly "Kim" Ladnier Phillips and Darren Orrell.Her family paid tribute to...

Vonnie Stapleton

Vonnie Stapleton

Dec 23, 2025

Vonnie Louise Stapleton, age 83, passed away in Mobile, AL on December 23, 2025. She was born to John E. Bailey and Celia Yawn Bailey on April 16, 1942.

Ms. Stapleton taught at the First Baptist Church Spanish Fort daycare for 30 years. She loved spending time with the children, especially the newborn babies. She enjoyed traveling and singing in...

Glenda Mathis

Glenda Mathis

Dec 23, 2025

11/25/1938-12/23/2025Glenda Mathis-West

Glenda Mathis-West was born on November 25, 1938, and peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 23, 2025.

Glenda was a remarkably strong woman whose life was rooted in unwavering faith. She was a devoted great-grandmother, grandmother-lovingly known as Grandma and GG-mother, sister, and faithful servant of God. Her walk with the Lord was evident...

Stephen Hart

Stephen Hart

Dec 22, 2025

Stephen Lamar Hart, age 68, resident of Mobile, Alabama, was born March 20, 1957, and passed December 22, 2025. Steve attended Theodore High School, continuing his education at the University of South Alabama. Steve enjoyed Flying, traveling, fishing, playing the drums, NASCAR, and of course, Alabama Football.

Steve is preceded in death by his father Ernest Hart, Sr., mother Ramona Robinson,...

Yolanda Tanner

Yolanda Tanner

Dec 18, 2025

Yolanda C. Tanner, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2025. She was born on November 8, 1936, and lived a life rooted in faith, family, and loving service to others.

Yolanda was preceded in death by her parents, José Collados Ramirez and Francesca Ramirez Monte' Collados, and by her beloved husband, James C. Tanner Sr.

She is survived...