Obituaries

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...

Mar 29, 2020

William "Bill" Allen Eubanks, 83 passed away in his home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. He leaves his wife of 34 years, Faye Cole Eubanks; Mike, his son; Kimberly, his daughter; and Heather, his granddaughter. Bill was born & raised in Mobile, AL the son of...

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...