Obituaries

May 14, 2020

Marguerite Virginia Burris 1929-2020 A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Burris, Sr. She is survived by her children, David Burris, Edward Larry Burris, Linda (Tommy) Siglar and John H. (Elizabeth) Burris, Jr; sister, Magdalene Burris; grandchildren and great...

May 14, 2020

Lorene McGhee Roberts, 94, beloved grandmother, mother, sister, and friend was called to her eternal resting place on May 14, 2020. She entered this world on October 30, 1925, in Dadeville, AL, born to Luther and Lillian McGhee. She is preceded in death by her sons, Danny Wayne, and daughters, Belinda and Faye, and nine siblings. She is survived by...

May 14, 2020

KIRK, II Jimmy Wilson Kirk, II, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile County, died on Thursday, May 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy W. Kirk and step-father, Melvin Boggan, Sr. and his best buddy Oscar “Meathead” (border collie). He is survived by his mother, Glenda Faye Boggan; two sisters, Ashley Kirk O’Rourke(Benny Collins) and...

May 14, 2020

TWILLEY Mr. Richard A. Twilley, Was born in Surginer, AL and was a life long resident of Mobile County and passed on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Mr. Twilley retired from Akzo Nobel. He was preceded in death by his son, Richard A. Twilley, Jr; his parents, Sumner and Clara Twilley and brother, Ray Twilley. Mr. Twilley is survived by his...

May 12, 2020

Tracey Elizabeth Vaughan Gibson, 55, of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. She was born to parents, James Reginald Vaughan, Jr. and Julia Elizabeth Randall Vaughan on December 3, 1964 in Mobile, AL. Tracey was a graduate of John S. Shaw High School Class of 1983 and was currently sharing her infectious smile and happy personality...

May 11, 2020

On May 11, 2020, Jerry D. Cornelius, a native of Oneonta, AL, and a long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama was eternally healed from Alzheimer's. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. He was born on May 25, 1936, to Jessie and Alsie Cornelius. Jerry spent his childhood in Chickasaw, AL, where he enjoyed...

May 11, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Ashley Lynn Thomas, on Monday May 11, 2020, at the age of 44. She was a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL and graduated from Vigor High School in 1993 and graduated from Bishop State College. Ashley was preceded in death by her mother, Bettye Joyce Perkins Thomas....

May 10, 2020

Willene S. Davenport, age 90, beloved Grandmother and Mother, transitioned to Heaven on May 10, 2020. She entered this world on July 3, 1929 in Clanton, AL, born to Glover and Inez Smith. She is survived by her daughter Gail Alvis (John), her daughter-in-law Dolores Davenport, her grandchildren Lynn Land (Scott), Rusty Davenport (Jody), Johnny Alvis, Allen Alvis, her great...

May 7, 2020

Nell Allen Lawley left this earth for eternity in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil in early May. After much difficulty due to the current pandemic, her mortal remains were returned to Mobile, her home here in the United States. Nell was a missionary, a missionary wife, a pastor's wife, a mother, a teacher, a principal, and most of all, a lover...

May 6, 2020

June 10, 1924-May 6, 2020 Mildred Ruth Cochran Watson, a native of Ruleville, MS and longtime resident of Saraland, AL, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Burt Cochran and Ola Norris Cochran; her husband, John T. Watson; her brother, John H. Cochran and her sister, Edna Rhodes....

May 6, 2020

BUTLER Marsha Parham Butler, age 73, of Mobile, passed away Wednesday, May 6th at USA Health University Hospital. Marsha was born in Mobile, AL August 7, 1946. She graduated from Murphy High School in 1964. She was a member of Regency Church of Christ and a long-time volunteer at Mobile Infirmary. Marsha worked as an administrative assistant for twenty-three years...

May 5, 2020

Dec. 13. 1955-May 5, 2020 Carol Marie Barnette passed away peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She was born December 13, 1955 in Mobile, AL to the late Clarence Machon “Buddy” Barnette and Barbara Lou Barnes Barnette. The second child of an older brother and younger sister, Carol was raised in Mobile, AL and graduated from B.C. Rain...

May 5, 2020

Jan. 21, 1941-May 5, 2020 Elizabeth Ann McDowell Jackson, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the age of 79. Mrs. Jackson started high school in Matawan, NJ, graduated from South Broward High School in Hollywood, FL and Providence Hospital School of Nursing in 1960. She loved her profession and enjoyed many...

May 5, 2020

Robert Russell "Bob" Heurion, 74, a native of Grand Bay, AL, and resident of Mobile, AL was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

He entered this world on October 21, 1945, in Menominee, MI, born to Walter and Genevieve...

May 3, 2020

Robert Henry Boyd 1930-2020 A native of Prichard, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at the age of 89. Mr. Boyd was a Veteran of the United States Army who served in the Korean Conflict. He had a 33 year career with the Civil Service. He is survived by his wife of 65 years,...

Apr 30, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Nicholas Lee, age 91, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She was born on July 3, 1928, in Mobile, Alabama. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Bishop Toolen Catholic High School. Mrs. Lee was a devout Catholic her entire life. Her...

Apr 30, 2020

Aug. 25, 1936-Apr. 30, 2020 Betty Irene Pugh McLean, a native of Jackson, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, April 30, 2020 at the age of 83. Betty was a member of Zion Baptist Church for many years; worked as a dental assistant; enjoyed reading and spending quality time with her family. She was preceded in death...

Apr 29, 2020

DICKERSON Amanda (Chris) Dickerson died on Wednesday April 29, 2020, loving wife and mother of one son, passed away at the age of 51. Chris was born on January 2, 1969 in Choctaw County ,Al to Ernest and Ann Busby. Chris was preceded in death by her father Ernest and her husband Alan. She has survived by he mother...

Apr 29, 2020

Elizabeth “Liz” Gardner Morris, 88 years old, departed this life on Wednesday, April 29th at Crowne Health Care, Mobile, AL, where she had resided since 2015. Liz was born on May 30, 1931, in Lone Pine, LA while also residing in Laurel, MS and Galveston, TX. She then relocated to Mobile, AL where she had been a resident for many...

Apr 29, 2020

Olavee Mathews Miller, 78, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on April 29, 2020. She entered this world on August 12, 1941, in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Aswell and Martha Mathews.She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Miller; son John Miller; son Christopher Miller, daughter-in-law Yumi Miller; granddaughter Jessica Miller; grandson Christopher (CJ)...