Obituaries

Apr 14, 2020

Elizabeth A. Brantley, 86, of Loxley, AL passed away peacefully at home on April 14, 2020. She was born in Mobile, AL on July 16, 1933. Elizabeth was survived by her husband W.G. Brantley of Loxley, AL, daughters Deborah R. Thomley of Loxley, AL, Kathryn A. Close of Huber Heights, OH along with numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, also survived...

Apr 14, 2020

George Daymon Wise was born in Sherwood, Tennessee May 2, 1924 and died on April 14, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years Juanita Wise, daughter Deborah Sennett, son-in-law Marion Sennett, brother James Wise (Annette) and many nieces and nephews. Prior to his marriage he served in the United States Navy during WWII where he spent...

Apr 13, 2020

James “Jim” Lee Wardlaw of Mobile Alabama passed away on April 13, 2020, at the age of 87. He was born in Alexander, Kansas on September 28, 1932, to Chester Francis and Edith Amanda Wardlaw. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his daughter Jamie Lee Wardlaw, his wife of 45 years, Gisela Erika Wardlaw and his brother Michael...

Apr 13, 2020

Deanna Sellers-Mixson, age 75, born in Cass County, IN, and a resident of Mobile, AL went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 13, 2020. She is survived by her husband Dennis Mixson of Mobile, AL. Three children: Daphne Gibson and Elonda Gibson of Bay Minette, AL, one son Ronald (Joey) Gibson of Mobile, AL. 11 grandchildren, 13...

Apr 13, 2020

Walter Sidney Bryan, 82, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on April 13, 2020. He entered this world on October 15, 1937, in Coleman, GA, born to Albert and Vonnie Bryan. Walter was retired from a 20-year Air Force career and then later retired as a manager from Drexel. He is survived by...

Apr 13, 2020

KELLER Kerry Kendall Keller, born August 12, 1943 in Birmingham, AL and passed away on April 13, 2020 after a 14 year battle with Leukemia. He was the son of Arthur R. Keller and Ralph Theresa Spink Keller. He grew up in Grand Bay, AL and was a graduate of UMS class of 1960. He graduated from Troy State University...

Apr 11, 2020

Paul Richard Bullock, a native of Laurel, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020, at the age of 95. He graduated from Shady Grove High School and attended the University of Alabama. He served in the US Army during WW2, then served in the US Air Force, and worked at Brookley Field. He founded...

Apr 11, 2020

Rayford Clinton Preston (Butch) age 73 died peacefully with his wife, children, his daughter-in-law his brother Dennis beside him on April 11, 2020. Butch was born November 24, 1946, In Selma AL. Butch was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Marguerite Preston and his brother Earl Preston. Butch is survived by his wife of 39 years Cheryle,...

Apr 11, 2020

APPLEGATE Mary J. Applegate, age 81, of Mobile, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wm. B. and Gladys Jackson She is survived by her husband, Don; one daughter, Lesa Applegate Carpenter (Allan); and 4 grandchildren, Haley, Jacob, Blakely (the triplets) and older granddaughter, Shelby. Mary was a Mobile native and graduated...

Apr 8, 2020

Ethyle Belle Cooke Williams passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the age of 84. She was born November 3, 1935 in Mobile, Al. She attended Punahou High School in Honolulu, HI and Spring Hill College in Mobile. Ethyle served with her husband, Judd Sr., as missionaries to Haiti for 13 years. She is survived by her sons, Judd...

Apr 8, 2020

MORGAN Patricia Stubblefield Morgan; a native of Bogalusa, LA and a long time resident of Mobile, AL, passed away on April 8, 2020. Mrs. Morgan was employed as a legal secretary for many years and retired from the Mobile County Public School System. Mrs. Morgan is preceded in death by her granddaughter Britney Morgan. She is survived by her husband...

Apr 8, 2020

Robert "Bob" Odom, 79, beloved Father, Great-grandfather, Grandfather, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on April 8, 2020.

He entered this world on July 8, 1940 in Hillsboro, MS, born to Guy and Ruby Odom.

He is survived by his daughter Kelley Thomas; daughter Kendal Odom; son Patrick Odom; granddaughter Kayla Kelly;...

Apr 8, 2020

George Reynolds “Rennie” Brabner III, born in Mobile, Alabama on June 16, 1947, passed away on April 8, 2020. Rennie was a 1965 graduate of McGill Institute and alumni of the University of Alabama. He was an active parishioner for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Basilica, serving as lector and, along with his wife, wedding coordinator since 2009. Rennie...

Apr 7, 2020

May 4, 1927-Apr. 7, 2020 George Herbert Grant, Sr., a native of Bentonia, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the age of 92. He was is proceeded in death by his parents, Walter and Margaret Ammons Grant; his first wife, Patricia Grant; brother, Walter Grant, Jr., and sisters, Marietta Johnson and Jimalee...

Apr 4, 2020

Durward Roy Crocker, loving father, brother, and husband, was born April 14, 1942, and entered into his heavenly home on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at the age of 77. He was preceded in death by his father, James Durward Crocker; mother, Reta Louise Holifield Crocker, and brother, Arthur Crocker. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Bobbi...

Apr 2, 2020

William "Jerry" Mitzner, 78, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. He entered this world on September 14, 1941, in Dayton, OH to Robert Jack and Mary Lee Mitzner.

Jerry was preceded in death by his wife...

Apr 2, 2020

April 25, 1927 – April 2, 2020 Dulan Earl Lyles, Jr., a native and longtime resident of Mobile, AL passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the age of 92. Earl was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. After serving 28 years he retired at the rank of Master Sergeant from the United...

Apr 2, 2020

WEST Bobby Earl West (PawPaw) - Age 71; Born in Aberdeen, MS June 9, 1948 and passed away April 2, 2020 in Mobile, AL. He was a resident of Mobile, AL and the owner and operator of West's Towing located on Dauphin Island Parkway. He loved fishing, cooking, his faithful dog Buster and entertaining family and friends. He is...

Apr 1, 2020

James Edward “Jim” McGough, 71, born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on April 20, 1948 and a lifelong resident of Mobile, passed away April 1, 2020. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William Malcolm McGough, Sr., and Della M. Seawright McGough. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sara Smith “Sally” McGough; four children, James David McGough (Joy),...

Mar 31, 2020

Clayton Paul Minhinnette, age 77, a native and life-long resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Clayton was a proud member of the 1961 class of Murphy High School. He attended The University of Southern Mississippi until he returned to Mobile to marry the love of his life, Mary Llanelle Stewart Minhinnette. He went...