All Obituaries

Clara P. Lewis 1924-2021 A native of Meridian, MS and resident of Mobile, AL died on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the age of 96. Mrs. Lewis was a member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church for 57 years. She loved working in her yard and Square Dancing. It was said that she made the best chicken and dumplings in the land. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Pat Lewis. She is survived by her a daughter, Pam Johnson; sisters, JoAnn Doyle and Elaine Hall; granddaughter, Megan...

Larcey Darlene Baggett, 69, beloved Wife and Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 14, 2021. She entered this world on June 24, 1951. Proceeded in death by Father and Mother Joesph and Sallie McLeroy, Brother James McLeroy, Sister Patsy Heidelberg (Jimmy). She is survived by her Husband, Ralph Baggett, Daughter Rachel Turner(Mark), Son Derek Baggett (Krystal), Grandchildern Vaida Baggett and Camron Baggett . Sister Sallie Morris (John), Nieces and Nephews. She enjoyed...

Forest Brent Barbour 1953-2021 A native and lifelong resident of Bayou La Batre, AL died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the age of 67. Mr. Barbour loved to net fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, R.D. and Annie Barbour; sisters, Angie Bosarge and Gloria Cookston; uncle and aunt, John Henry and Doris Bosarge. He is survived by by his brothers, Anthony (Deborah), Jerry (Rachel), Richard (Renee); sisters, Lynn Barbour, Brenda (Deane) Barbour; special aunt, Mae Mae Barbour; nieces...

SMITH Arthur (AC) Smith of Theodore, AL, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Smith and father Otis Smith. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 55 years Ann Smith, one son Chris Smith, daughter-in-law Debbie Smith, three grandsons; Jason Smith, Nick Nelson, and Nathan Nelson, one sister Annie Drew, and very special great daughters Sophia Renee Smith and Savannah Rey Smith along with other family and friends. He also always was known...

Cecil Stacey of Saraland, Al., age 81 passed away peacefully at Providence Hospital in Mobile, Al. on Tuesday January 12, 2021. Cecil was born on May 2, 1939 to Fred B. and Mildred Handcock Stacey (deceased). He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Joyce Vernon Stacey, his 3 children Todd (Toni) Stacey, Ken (Ronda) Stacey, and Leigh A. Stacey Hunt. Cecil was born in Repton, Alabama and was raised in Excel, Alabama. He has deceased siblings, W.T. Stacey, Fred Stacey, Donnie Stacey,...

Sandra Jane Chunn Trussell, age 76, a resident of Mobile, Alabama for the past 52 years passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. Sandra is survived by her adoring husband of nearly 58 years, James C. Trussell. She is also survived by her three children, Jay Trussell (Elaine), Nancy Herald (Greg), and Mike Trussell (Rachel); six grandchildren Rebekah Long (Will), Erin Herald, Sam Trussell, Justin Trussell (Emily), Lindsey Troost (Aron), and Daniel Trussell (Kaela); four great-grandchildren;...

Bobbie Beech Davis, age 76, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Bobbie was a graduate of Washington County High School in Chatom, Alabama, and attended Nursing School at Mobile Infirmary. Bobbie was a talented bowler and was the only woman asked to play in the All Men’s National Bowling Tournament in 1994, the first year it was held in...

William Ted Speed, age 77, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Ted was a native of Seminary, Mississippi and longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama. He was born to Joseph Lyman Speed and Betty Leggett Speed on March 12, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest brother, Larry Speed. He leaves behind to cherris his memory a loving and devoted wife, Elva Dean Speed; two daughters,...

Betty Mae Hinton Lester, age 85, of Wilmer, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Betty was a loving and caring person, who had a special passion for children. That passion for children is what sparked her long career as a cafeteria worker at Tanner Williams Elementary. She touched so many young lives and will be missed deeply by all that knew her. She was preceded in death by her mother,...

William Leo Thompson, Sr. A native of Greenville, Alabama and a resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. A born again Christian, Pastor of Good Shepherd Church for over 48 years. He is survived by his son; William Thompson; daughter and husband Michelle and John Suther; daughter, Shan and Chris Smith and son, Davey Thompson. Blessed with a multitude of grandchildren, great grandchildren, many relatives and numerous friends. Bill was preceded in death by his wife,...