Obituaries

Sep 11, 2020

On Friday, September 11, 2020, Sally Deschner Stokely - at 88 years old - went peacefully into the light towards the gates of paradise, and her spirit returneth from whence it came. She was born in Brownsville, MN on February 17,1932, and was a resident of Mobile, AL for over 65 years. Sally attended Hamline University at St. Paul, San...

Sep 11, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Thomas Austion “Bubba” Parker at the age of 24. He left this earth to go to his eternal home on September 11, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. He was born in Mobile, AL May 8, 1996,...

Sep 10, 2020

ROZAR Thursday , September 10 , 2020 Sarah Atwood Rozar went peacefully toward the " Light " into the Gates of Paradise . Sarah was born March 31 , 1933 in Prentiss Ms . and was a resident of Mobile , Al. for over 67 years . She was a Fine Dining Server at many local establishments and enjoyed providing...

Sep 9, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Glenn Kendall Goff (born April 29, 1961) announce his passing on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Glenn was a strong family man who taught so many what the true meaning of family really is all about. He was a devoted husband and proud father. But for Glenn, family went beyond these relationships....

Sep 9, 2020

Franklin Edward Underwood, Jr 1948-2020 Born in Atlanta, GA and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the age of 71. Mr. Underwood served in the United States Navy and was retired from the United States Army. He loved his animals, music, flowers and gardening. Mr. Underwood was a spiritual man and was raised in the...

Sep 9, 2020

Darren Lee Hill, age 60, passed away at 11:20 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Darren, a long time resident of Mobile, AL, was very involved in the community. He spent his younger years playing ball at Boykin Park. Darren served on the board of the Theodore Athletic Association, as well as the...

Sep 8, 2020

ALFORD (STORM TIME CHANGE) Mr. Clyde Collier Alford, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Mr. Alford is preceded in death by his parents, Willie W. and Annie L. Alford, sister, Eldera Richardson, brother, John Alford and great-granddaughter, Madison A. Alford. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel G. Alford and his second wife,...

Sep 8, 2020

James Ryals of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Sep 8, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 6, 2020

Mr. Jesse Claude Campbell, Jr., age 72 of Jonesboro, passed away on September 6, 2020. He retired from IBEW 613. He was preceded in death by his sister, Claudette Knodel. He is survived by his companion, Barbara A. Currul of Jonesboro; children, Leslie (Shane) Newcomb of AL, Jason (Holly) Campbell of AL, Beth (Tommy Phillips) Currul of Jonesboro, Doug (Tamara)...

Sep 5, 2020

Haldon Leroy Nesbitt Jr. was born July 28, 1942 in Fremont, OH and left for his heavenly home on September 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Shirley Ruth Moye Nesbitt; his parents, Ruby Elizabeth Avera Nesbitt and Haldon Leroy Nesbitt Sr. and his brother, Michael Nesbitt. He leaves behind his daughters, Diana...

Sep 5, 2020

BROWN Melba Sue Roper Brown, confidently entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 5, 2020. “Mimi”, as she was affectionally known and loved by all, was born in Greenville, South Carolina on October 3, 1941. After attending Vigor High School, she attended William Carey College when she married her life-long partner in marriage and ministry, Dr. Charles...

Sep 4, 2020

Thomas Joseph Cain, Jr. 1948-2020 A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Friday, September 4, 2020, at the age of 72.

Mr. Cain was an avid Alabama football fan. He loved to travel, was family-oriented, and a man of faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Cain, and...

Sep 4, 2020

Stanley Fredriksen was born July 1, 1948 in Mobile, AL. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones Friday, September 4, 2020. Stan was a husband, daddy, “Papa”, “Pops” but, most of all, he was a friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Fredriksen and Louise Shamburger Fredriksen; four brothers, Chris, Johnny, Billy, and...

Sep 4, 2020

Bernice Wells Ames, known by everyone as Nanny, age 79, passed away at 8:24 pm on September 4, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and friends at Saad Hospice in Mobile, Alabama. She was born to Georgia Elizabeth and Gerald Lee Wells of Morganfield, Kentucky (Pride) on October 17, 1940. She was married to her husband, Harold Stancey Ames, originally...

Sep 3, 2020

BROOKS Dennis Harold Brooks September 28, 1937-September 3, 2020 Dennis Brooks, age 82, passed away at a local hospital on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and a long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Patricia Murray Brooks ; children, Robin Brooks Roberts, Ellen Brooks (Becky), Benjamin Brooks, Melissa...

Sep 3, 2020

Jenny Lind Johnsey Smith, born November 7, 1950, in Walker County, AL, passed away September 3, 2020 surrounded by her family. Gigi was one of a kind. Whether you knew her as Jen, Jenny, mama, or Gigi, she was special to so many. She was the heart of the family, she forgave so easily. She was an amazing listener, peace...

Sep 3, 2020

Patricia Jarrell Coleman, age 85, was born in Citronelle, AL on July 24, 1935. She was a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL and died September 3, 2020 at a local hospital. Pat was a devoted follower of Christ and passionate about sharing her faith. She faithfully served Him in many ways throughout her life. In recent years her mission field...

Sep 2, 2020

(October 1, 1931 – September 2, 2020) Bobbidine (Dean) Owens Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Dean was born October 1, 1931 in Abbeville, Alabama to Robert Shelley Owens and Doretha Sowell Owens. Following her graduation from high school, she married the love of her life, Julian Maxwell Brown on August 16, 1950....

Sep 2, 2020

Edward Earl Blackwell, Sr. – age 82; a native of Lumberton, MS and a resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mona Carroll Blackwell; children, Kim Blackwell, Mobile, AL, Eddie Blackwell (Catherine), Mobile, AL, and Monique Mixson (Mitchell), Charleston, SC; 6-grandchildren; 4-great grandchildren; sisters, Merle Bass (Ray), Highlands Ranch,...

Sep 2, 2020

Giles Egbert Ray, a native of Greenwood, MS, born November 13, 1928, longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the age of 91. Giles was preceded in death by his wife, Velma “Pat” Ray; his son, Kenneth Ray; and his parents, Egbert Ray and Louella Wiggins Ray. His survivors include his son, Douglas Ray; daughter, Patricia...