Obituaries

Patricia Albritton

Patricia Albritton

Apr 18, 2025

Patricia Ann Albritton, age 75, resident of Mobile, AL, was born on July 4th, 1949, and passed on April 18th, 2025. Patricia worked many jobs during her life, she was a cosmetologist, she was a welder on submarines at Ingalls Shipyard, she worked at Lear jet, she worked on sheet metal, she did interior design, worked for the national bank...

Juanita Skinner

Juanita Skinner

Jun 4, 2025

Juanita R. Skinner, age 73, a resident of Dauphin Island, AL, for the last 47 years, passed away on June 4th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She and her husband ran Skinner's seafood for the last 21 years.

She is survived by; her loving husband, Gary M. Skinner Sr.; her two sons, Gary M. (Gloria) Skinner Jr., and Robert...

Richard Ball

Richard Ball

Jun 2, 2025

Richard Jerry Ball

1/8/1943-6/2/2025

At the age of 82, Richard, "Buddy" to his family and friends left behind to

mourn his passing, Ilona, his wife of 57 years, a large loving family, his

beloved children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, along with so

very many friends, business colleagues and associates. A native Mobilian,

he graduated from Vigor High School in 1960,...

David Smithweck, Sr.

David Smithweck, Sr.

Jun 1, 2025

David McNeely Smithweck, age 81 years passed away June 1, 2025 at his home in Mobile, Al. David was married to Marcia (Susie) Wadlow Smithweck for 58 years. They have two children David McNeely Smithweck Jr. (Christy) and Kathryn Charlotte Metzger (Michael). Four grandchildren Michael McNeely Metzger, Ella Grayson Smithweck, Emily Claire Metzger, and Evan McNeely Smithweck. David is survived...

Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams

May 30, 2025

Douglas James Adams born 5-31-41, passed peacefully surrounded by family on 5-30-25.

Doug served in the U.S. Army, he retired from CSX Railroad after 36 years. He has been a faithful member of Calvary Assembly Of God for many years.

Doug is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn Etzkorn Adams, children Lisa (Stanley) Sells, Leslie (Vicki) Adams, 6...

Kenneth Helms

Kenneth Helms

May 29, 2025

Kenneth Earl Helms, age 71, resident of Mobile, AL. Was born on October 30, 1953 and passed on May 29, 2025. Kenny retired from Omega Protein in Moss Point, MS after 26 years of service. Kenny was an avid caretaker of all animals he encountered. He also loved cooking, fishing, coin collecting, and traveling. He loved and was loved by...

Eugene Looney, Jr.

Eugene Looney, Jr.

May 29, 2025

Eugene F "Gene" Looney of Mobile, Al passed away after a brief illness May 29, 2025 surrounded by family.

Gene was a graduate of Murphy HS ('56). He spent the first half of his career life at Sears and Roebuck and afterwards as an agent for Nationwide Insurance until his retirement. He was a lifelong fan of all forms of...

Donald Henderson

Donald Henderson

May 28, 2025

Donald Hollie Henderson

April 13, 1942 - May 28, 2025

Donald Henderson passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28th, 2025, at his home in Grand Bay, Alabama. He was proceeded in death by his father, Hollie M. Henderson, mother, Lillian O. West, and brothers, Hubert and Perry Henderson. He is survived by his daughter Tiffany Keyser (Sean), son Jason Henderson...

Cynthia Woods

Cynthia Woods

May 28, 2025

Cynthia Ann Leonard Woods, born on September 22, 1956, in Mobile Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 28th, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama. She made many close friends over the years. She worked at Dauphin Way Baptist Church and Springhill Baptist Church. Her remaining time spent before retirement was as a legal secretary. In her free...

Gail Culpepper

Gail Culpepper

May 24, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gail Ann Culpepper on May 24, 2025. She was a beloved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She was a woman of strength, kindness, and unwavering love, whose presence brought warmth and joy to those around her.

She is survived by her sons: Eric Culpepper (Madeline) and Chuck Culpepper (Patra)....

Jamari Banks

Jamari Banks

May 23, 2025

Jamari Vanquell Banks (Streeter) Born May 23, 2025 and entered into eternal rest on May 23, 2025. Our Angel Watching Over Us is survived by his parents Juanetta Streeter and Jeremy Banks, Siblings Jeremy Banks Jr., Myia Banks, Jaleigha Banks and Jayla Banks. Grandparents Valerie Holland- Streeter, James Streeter and Jacquelyn Banks. Aunts Valencia Streeter and Jaquayla Banks. Along with...

Alba Driscoll

Alba Driscoll

May 21, 2025

Alba Lee Driscoll, 95, passed away on May 21, 2025. She was born on November 25, 1929 in Leakesville, MS and grew up in Mobile, AL where she attended Murphy High School. She moved to New York City in 1948 to marry her first husband and raise her children. In the 80s, now remarried and her children all grown, she...

Emelia Reeves

Emelia Reeves

May 20, 2025

Emelia Sage Reeves, beloved daughter of Jacob Michael Reeves and Mary Cam-Lan Nguyen Ly, was born into the arms of angels on May 20, 2025. Though she never opened her eyes to this world, she filled our hearts with immeasurable love and will forever be a part of our family.

Emelia is deeply missed by her parents; her grandmothers, Jamie Reeves...

Louis Yrabedra

Louis Yrabedra

May 16, 2025

Louis "Kent" Yrabedra

October 16, 1949 - May 16, 2025

Louis "Kent" Yrabedra, 75, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on October 16, 1949, in Mobile, Alabama, Kent lived a full and faithful life marked by love, service, and a deep connection to family, faith, and the outdoors.

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Carlene Ragan

Carlene Ragan

May 16, 2025

Carlene Burford Ragan

(March 7, 1942 - May 16, 2025)

Born March 7, 1942, to Robert Lee Burford and Ida Van Burford in Vicksburg Mississippi the youngest of 3 daughters.

The family then moved to Prichard, Alabama, where she graduated from Vigor High School in 1960.

Shortly after graduation, she was accepted and attended the American Airlines Flight Attendant Academy...

Lamar Davidson

Lamar Davidson

May 14, 2025

Lamar Lee Davidson, longtime resident of Saraland, AL, passed away at age 85 on May 14, 2025, at Saad's Hospice Retreat. He was born at home on February 24, 1940, in Lee County, AL.

Lamar attended Vigor HS before proudly serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Midway, visiting places such as San Francisco, Hawaii, Hong Kong and Japan. He...

John Lamey

John Lamey

May 13, 2025

Gerald Lamey, age 77 was born on October 26, 1947 in Dauphin Island, AL and passed on May 13, 2025 at his home in Mobile surround by his loved ones. He served the citizens of Mobile County for 38 years before he retired from the Mobile County Sheriff's Office in 2004. His love for serving others will always be remembered.

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Erna Guillotte

Erna Guillotte

May 11, 2025

Erna Elaine Guillotte

March 25, 1935 - May 11, 2025

Elaine Guillotte, 90, of Irvington, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on March 25, 1935, Elaine lived a long and meaningful life rooted in family, strength, and compassion.

She was the beloved wife of the late Howard Guillotte, with whom...