Obituaries

Mar 28, 2020

Arvie Spears Neaves Aug 25, 1933 - Mar 28, 2020 Age 86 of Wilbar, NC and longtime resident of Mobile, AL passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was reunited with her parents, William Henry Spears and Ora Dell Griffin Spears; her beloved husband, Marshall Paul Neaves, Sr; son, Jerry Arthur Neaves; eight sisters;...

Mar 28, 2020

DUNNAM Benjamin “Ben” Reeves Dunnam was born on April 29, 1989 in Mobile, Alabama. Ben was the oldest of three siblings and was definitely known as a family man. He and his wife Haley fell in love early in life, dating for 18 years and married for 9 - truly a rare and perfect love story! Ben attended Theodore High...

Mar 28, 2020

BROWN Frances J Brown, a native of Chilton County, Alabama and a longtime resident of Mobile County, died on Saturday March 28, 2020. Family graveside services will be held on Monday in the Odd Fellow Cemetery in Bayou la Batre, Alabama. Condolences may be offered at www.mobilememorialfunerals.com.

Mar 25, 2020

Mar. 6, 1944 – Mar. 25, 2020 Rick was born in Mobile, AL on March 6, 1944 and passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Poiroux, and his mother, Kathleen Poiroux. His survivors include his wife of 56 years, Barbara; his brother and fishing partner, Billy; favorite...

Mar 24, 2020

Joseph (SloJoe) was born in Mobile, Alabama in July of 1943. He was proceeded in death by his Mother Will Ima Canady, his Father Oscar William Canady his Brother Charles William Canady and his son David Wayne Canady. Joe is survived by his Son Joseph Allan Canady JR (Little Joe), his favorite big sister Sara Palmer, his favorite baby...

Mar 23, 2020

Carolyn Blackwell Tate was a lifelong resident of Mobile and Semmes, Alabama. She left this world Monday, March 23, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband James Stuart (Buddy) Tate; parents, Vivian Welch Blackwell and Roscoe Owen Blackwell II; sisters and brother, Jackie Blackwell Harris, Sylvia Blackwell McGuire, Mabel Eldora Blackwell...

Mar 22, 2020

Theresa P. McCann, a longtime resident of Mobile, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Mobile Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, Mobile, Alabama. Many of her children, grandchildren and other relatives were able to spend time with her during her last few days and hours. Theresa was born on November 13, 1924, in Laurel, Mississippi, to parents Emma...

Mar 21, 2020

Sept. 2, 1941-Mar. 21, 2020 Captain Raymond Cary "PawPaw" Easley Sr., a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosemary Hinton Easley; daughter, Terri Easley (Greg Lawrence); son, Raymond Cary "Shug" Easley, Jr. (Desiree); grandson, Hunter Easley; granddaughter, Morrisey Jay (Andrew);...

Mar 20, 2020

MOBLEY, Sr. March 20, 2020 John (JW) William Mobley Sr. A resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Friday at the age of 93. JW was born in Atmore, AL. on July 22, 1926 to John Gideon and Minnie Mae Mobley. JW and business partner Forrest Brooks owned several restaurants over the years. The Burger Master, Burger Castle, Larry’s...

Mar 19, 2020

Margaret Anne Tidwell passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. A loving wife, mother and grandmother. Anne worked for the Mobile Police Department as a school traffic officer until her retirement. She and her husband Paul enjoyed traveling and buying and selling collectibles. She is survived by...

Mar 18, 2020

Sept. 15, 1923-Mar. 18, 2020 Muriel Grey Alexander Boykin, 96, of Casper, WY, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was born to Lottie (Lee) and John Alexander, September 15, 1923, in Thomaston, AL. She grew up helping her mom run the first telephone switchboard from their home. They moved to Demopolis, AL, on the Black Warrior River and...

Mar 18, 2020

Dixie Alma Landon (Richardson), went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the age of 73. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Dixie was born on December 22, 1946, in Mobile, Alabama. She grew up in Prichard, Alabama and later attending C.F. Vigor High School, where she graduated...

Mar 16, 2020

James Randall “Randy” Shanks, 71, of Mobile, AL, entered the presence of his Heavenly Father on March 16, 2020, peacefully surrounded by family. Randy is survived by his sister, Beverly Jones, daughter Meredith Shanks Jones and son-in-law Luke Jones. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Dylan Jones and Kinley Jones, as well his former spouse, Marilyn Shanks and brother-in-law...

Mar 15, 2020

Wilford Jackson Files, a native of Walker County, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 82.

He was a US Army veteran; a member of Riverside Baptist Church where he served as Deacon; was retired from Consolidated Pipe and Supply and enjoyed golf.

He was preceded...

Mar 14, 2020

Rod W. Cooke (69), a native of Montgomery, AL, passed away at home on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Kitty Handey Cooke. He is also survived by his beloved children and grandchildren, Kerri & Wes Cooke and...

Mar 13, 2020

Joseph Potter Michalski Jan. 27, 1945-Mar. 13, 2020 A native of Montgomery, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the age of 75. Dr. Michalski was a graduate with honors from Dartmouth College in 1966. He received his medical degree from the University of Maryland-Baltimore in 1970. He did his Residency at San...

Mar 13, 2020

Funeral services for Debbie Keith Strickland Bridges, age 90, of Hope Hull, AL, formerly of Mobile, AL, will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 2 PM at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with visitation prior to service from noon to 2 PM. Interment will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Bridges passed away Friday, March 13, 2020...

Mar 13, 2020

Daryl Wayne (DW) Turner, a life long resident Mobile, Alabama passed away on March 13, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Daryl was born on March 12, 1957, in Mobile, Al. Daryl worked for Epic a printing press company based in Dallas. While working for Epic he got to travel the...

Mar 11, 2020

Roy Munger, a resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the age of 94.

He was born in Newbern, Alabama on March 24, 1925 to C F E and Patti Irene Munger. Roy served in the United States Navy during World War II on the aircraft carrier USS Shangri-La. After his service...

Mar 11, 2020

Linda Richardson moved to heaven on Wednesday. She will be laid to rest by the love of her life, husband Ernest. To celebrate life with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit and family. The wake will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Three Notch on Monday, March 16, 2020, from 12 to 2 pm. Service at...