Obituaries

May 31, 2026

May 31, 2026

Jimmy Dale Dickerson, age 85, resident of Theodore, Al. Was born on August 28, 1940 in Philadelphia, Mississippi & passed May 31, 2026. Jimmy was a high school graduate of Alba High School where he played football & was offered a scholarship but decided to enlist in the Army to serve his country. After returning to citizen life, Jimmy became...

May 26, 2026

Donna Cone Bookout, age 72, passed away in Wilmer, AL on May 26, 2026. She was born on February 13, 1954, to Dewey and Vida Cone. Mrs. Bookout enjoyed a fulfilling career as a bus driver for Santa Rosa County. She had a love for ceramics, gardening, fishing, and flowers, and took great pride in caring for her yard. Most...

May 30, 2026

Daniel Seals Taylor

November 13, 1938 - May 30, 2026

Mr. Daniel Seals Taylor, affectionately known to everyone as "Danny" or "Pop," age 87, passed away peacefully in Mobile, Alabama on May 30, 2026.

A private family service be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with burial immediately following at Oddfellow...

May 26, 2026

Julius "Jigger" Harbison, age 87, a resident of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, was born on October 18, 1938, and passed away on May 26, 2026.

Jigger was a proud graduate of Peter F. Alba High School. He was a member of the high school football team and band, but his favorite high school memory was meeting the love of his...

May 25, 2026

Dora Janet Draime Clarke(April 19, 1942 - May 25, 2026) passed away peacefully at 12:30 PM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Martha Williams Draime; her husband, George T. Clarke; her sister, Emma Lee Draime Weldy; and her nephews, Wayne, Keith, and Leslie Weldy.

She is survived by her sister, Betty Draime Godwin Silvey; her beloved...

May 25, 2026

Henry Edgar Bolton Jr., 91 passed away on May 25, 2026, in Mobile, AL. Eldest son of the late Henry Edgar Bolton Sr. and Constance Saunders Bolton, he was born on December 10, 1934, in Irvington, AL, (in exchange for a wagonload of cabbage.). He was a long-time resident of Theodore, and he was quite proud of this community. He...

May 20, 2026

Jesse Andrew Wells

December 17, 1940 - May 20, 2026

Jesse Andrew Wells (JA) passed on May 20, 2026. Jesse departed this life at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and enduring kindness.

He was born on December 17, 1940, to Craven and Amanda Griffen Wells. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents,...

May 20, 2026

Sylvia Sue Barnett (née Filbert), age 81, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Mobile, Alabama. Born on January 22, 1945, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Sylvia lived a life filled with love, dedication to her family, and a passion for making meaningful connections.

Sylvia was the beloved daughter of the late Robert Morris Filbert and Ellie Filbert. She was also...

May 19, 2026

Johnnie N. Day Jr., also known as Pop, age 87, a resident of Mobile, AL. He was born in Mobile, AL, on February 14th, 1939, and went to be with his lord and savior on May 19th, 2026. John was raised in Mobile, AL, and Houston, TX. He attended Russell Elementary in Mobile, AL.

Moving to Houston, TX, he attended...

May 18, 2026

Laurie Rose Pacetti Williams, age 63, resident of Mobile, AL, was born on August 28th, 1962. She passed on May 18th, 2026, in Mobile AL. Laurie was a Theodore High School graduate, class of 1981. She continued on to Cosmetology school and also became a Certified Nursing Assistant. She was deeply devoted in taking care of the residents at Crowne...

May 17, 2026

Gene Hightower, age 81, passed away in Spanish Fort, AL on May 17, 2026. He was born in Mobile, AL on June 24, 1944 to Ernest and Annie Hightower.

Mr. Hightower enjoyed a successful career with the railroad before retiring in 2004. He was a longtime member of Jubilee Baptist Church, where he found great joy in playing and listening...

May 12, 2026

Robert E. Martin, Jr., of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 after a short illness on May 12, 2026, surrounded by his family. Because he believed in Jesus as his Savior, he is now with Him for eternity.

Born in Nashville, TN and a graduate of Vanderbilt University, he and his family moved to Mobile in...

May 11, 2026

Betty Gillman, born September 10 1947, in Mobile Alabama was the first born to the late Glady's and Q.P. Carlisle. Betty had one brother Buddy Carlisle, who passed 8 yrs ago, and left behind a loving wife, Peggy Carlisle and daughter Melissa. She is also survived by her sister, Judy F. Hughes and her brother-in- law, James Hughes.

Betty was...

May 10, 2026

Richard "Richie" Harry Crist II

Richard "Richie" Harry Crist II, a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. Born on September 5, 1965, to Richard Crist Sr. and Ethel Reneke.Richie was a graduate from Davidson High School. Then later went to trade school and earned many certificates throughout his life.

Richie was a man of...

May 10, 2026

Ronald Glenn Powers, age 78, resident of Theodore, AL, was born on May 29th, 1947, and passed on May 10th, 2026. Ronald was a Davidson High School graduate and continued his education at the University of South Alabama. Ronald loved the outdoors, gardening, fishing, duck hunting, bonfires, karaoke, horses, Alabama football and spending time with family and friends. He loved...

May 10, 2026

Nancy Gail Vickery, age 79, passed away in Citronelle, AL on May 10, 2026.

Mrs. Vickery found happiness in the beauty of everyday life. She loved caring for her cats, watching the horses and spoiling them with treats, tending to flowers, shopping, and creating precious memories with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gene Vickery;...

May 9, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cathy Jones Vickers, who went to be with the Lord after a short battle with pancreatic cancer on May 9, 2026, at the age of 72. Cathy was born on May 10, 1953 in Greenville, South Carolina. Cathy graduated from Theodore High School in 1971, where she met the...

May 8, 2026

Brenda Paulene Brownlee Thornton, born July 24, 1947, passed away peacefully at home with her family on May 8, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, granny, and friend, Brenda lived a life marked by creativity, courage, generosity, and a joyful spirit that touched everyone who knew her.

For 60 years, Brenda shared a devoted marriage with her husband, Dennis Harold Thornton Jr....

May 6, 2026

Beverly Sue Dennis Cleverdon, 59, of Mobile AL, passed away the morning of May 6, 2026.

Beverly was born on May 23, 1966 in Mobile, AL but was raised in Natchez, MS. In 1983 she moved to Mobile with her mother and siblings. This is where she met her future husband, John H. Cleverdon, Jr. during band camp the summer...