All Obituaries

Loraine Phillips Blackmon passed away peacefully at her home early Monday morning at the age of 94. She was a native of Colquitt, GA, and graduated from Miller County High School in 1945. Mrs. Blackmon is survived by her three daughters: Carolyn Kimes of Mobile, AL, Pamela Rather of Chickasaw, AL; and Debra Bosarge (Kenny) of Grand Bay, AL; sister JoAn Standridge (Jarrell) of Winder, GA; 9 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. ...

Freddie Joseph Marceaux was born in Gueydan, LA on 11/7/1938. He played football in his freshman year under Paul "Bear" Bryant at University of Alabama. He finished his education at Louisiana College and went on to coach football at Blackshear High School in Blackshear, GA. He then pursued a career in financial services in 1977 and became one of the original founders of AL Williams which is now Primerica. He was preceded in death by father Clodis Marceaux, mother Marie Marceaux and older...

MARCIA DAUGHDRILL BURNS - Marcia D. Burns, 63, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born on March 1, 1958, in Mobile, Alabama. Marcia graduated from Independent Methodist High School, Class of 1976. Marcia was a child of God and firm in her faith. She loved classical TV shows and reading books. She enjoyed spending time with her family and being surrounded by her loved ones. Marcia was compassionate by nature, always putting others before herself. To know her was to love her. ...

Glenda Carole Blair departed this life to join her savior on the early morning of Saturday, January 15th, 2022. Glenda was born on October 15, 1942, in Pascagoula, Mississippi to parents Hezzie Pittman and Thelma Byrd. Glenda lived most of her life in Mobile, Alabama where she attended college at Southwest State Technical School, and Bishop State Community College. Glenda obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and held a passionate career as a Registered Nurse for 35 years. Anyone who...

Eva Kennedy Dukes, passed away on January 15, 2022. She was born on February 20, 1940 to Bill and Carlene Kennedy in Brewton, AL. She resided in Chickasaw, AL all of her adult life. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Dukes, Lori Brooks and Anita Singletary all of Chickasaw, AL. Her brothers, Melvin Ray Kennedy of Wilmer AL and George Malion Kennedy (Linda) of St. Mary's, GA. Her grandchildren, James Amos Brooks, Amberley Brooks, Clayton Brooks and William Singletary. Her...

William 'Hubert' Gilley William 'Hubert' Gilley, 95, of Saraland, AL, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at home with family. Mr. Gilley was born in Geneva County, AL. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Mobile Memorial Gardens with Rev. Joshua W. Johnson officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm followed by service at 2:00 pm. Mr. Gilley retired from Alcoa in Mobile, AL, but continued to work at his business, Economy Auto in Theodore, AL, until...

Kathleen Mercedes Bosarge Zirlott, 95, native and lifelong resident of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, died peacefully at her home on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rae Ackley Bosarge and Percy R. Bosarge, her siblings, husband Charles E. Zirlott, son Charles E. Zirlott, Jr., grandson Clint Zirlott, and son-in-law Jessie Smith. Survived by five sons, Richard Zirlott, David Zirlott (Karen), Ackley Zirlott (Debbie), Kevin Zirlott (Gail), and Brian Zirlott; two...

Sandra J. Maloney was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed from this life on January 14, 2022 at the age of 83. Sandra was born to Floyd and Delorise Wheeler in Haverhill, Massachusetts on December 19, 1938. After graduating from high school, Sandra married her husband, John J. Maloney in Amesbury Town, Massachusetts on December 20, 1958. Together they had four sons and she is lovingly known as Mémé by her grandchildren. In addition to being a wife, mother...

Carlita Balzli Hendricks A native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama died suddenly on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Louis E and Dorothy (Alidor) Balzli. She attended St. Matthews Catholic School, Bishop Toolen High School (Class of '62) and earned her Activity Directors Certification while employed as an Activity Assistant at Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Home in Mobile. She was a devoted employee for 30+ years wearing many hats as a...

William Edmond Clements (Eddy), age 68, died unexpectedly on Jan. 11, 2022. He was born May 11, 1953 in Montgomery, Alabama, the son of William H. Clements and Margaret Willene Clements. Eddy and his wife, Kathy Clements, were married for 21 years. They resided in Mobile, Alabama, with their dog Booger, who passed away Oct. 24, 2021. He worked for Lance, the snacks company, where he had a productive 20-year career, and his hobbies included spending time with childhood friends and...