Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Gladys Littles

Gladys Littles

Dec 17, 2025

Ms. Gladys Marie Littles was born to Helen Mae Portis Jackson and Johnson Littles on February 12, 1955. Ms. Littles gained her wings on December 17, 2025 at her home in the presence of her beloved sons.

Ms. Littles took pride in her many accomplishments in life and had a passion for working with children. She graduated with a...

Betty Cromer

Betty Cromer

Dec 16, 2025

Betty Cromer, née Wilson, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Vero Beach, Florida. She was born on March 3, 1934, in Sandy Hook, Kentucky, and lived a long and meaningful life devoted to her family and loved ones.Betty was the beloved wife of the late Martin Cromer. Together they built a life centered on love and family. She...

Diane White

Diane White

Dec 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Diane Jackson White, beloved mother, devoted teacher, and cherished friend. Diane was born on December 12, 1967, in Omaha, Nebraska, and left this world on December 16, 2025, in North Richland Hills, Texas. Diane's passion for education was evident throughout her life. She dedicated her career to teaching and...

Beckie Garlovo

Beckie Garlovo

Dec 16, 2025

Beckie Lynn Moody Garlovo, age 70, resident of Mobile, AL., was born on April 25, 1955, and passed on December 16th, 2025. Beckie was born in Arkansas and lived in multiple states throughout her life (Mobile, AL, Coral Springs, FL, Pembroke Pines, FL and Luling, LA). Beckie loved going to Disney with her family, the beach, loved shopping and helping...

Patsy Smith

Patsy Smith

Dec 16, 2025

Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. The family of Patsy Louise (Whitehurst) Smith announces her passing on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025. Patsy passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She joins her husband, Nathan Smith, and her mother and father, Louise and Clarence Whitehurst in eternal glory. Patsy...