Obituaries

Bonnie Smith

Bonnie Smith

Feb 19, 2020

Bonnie Faye Shoultz Smith, a lifelong resident of Mobile, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her home. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to have been entrusted with the arrangements. She was in the 1960 graduating class at Murphy High School. She was the 1958 Dauphin Island Rodeo Queen, and she competed in the Miss Azalea Trail...

Dennis Potter

Dennis Potter

Feb 19, 2020

BMC Dennis L. Potter, USCG (RET) passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at his home in Mobile AL. Born on April 9, 1957 in Jacksonville, Florida where he was raised, Dennis enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1974 at the age of 17. What followed was 22 years of lifelong service to his country in the Coast...

Bruce Seeber

Bruce Seeber

Feb 19, 2020

The family of Bruce Adolph Seeber is sad to announce his passing on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Seeber and his 3 sons, Travis Seeber, Clint Seeber, and John Seeber. He is sadly missed by his precious little dog, Bob, the...

Susan Janell Bosarge

Susan Janell Bosarge

Feb 18, 2020

Apr. 5, 1956-Feb. 18, 2020 Today we mourn the loss of lifelong Bayou La Batre /Irvington, AL native, Susan Janell LaForce Bosarge. Janell passed away comfortably at home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the age of 63, after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was happily married to her loving husband, Douglas Leon Bosarge for 45 years...

Kirby "Jeanie" Loper

Kirby "Jeanie" Loper

Feb 18, 2020

Kirby "Jeanie" Loper, age 88, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Jeanie had a gift for making people feel very special. One way she expressed this gift was through cooking. She loved to cook and helped prepare countless meals for family and friends in her lifetime....

Sara Joan Cox

Sara Joan Cox

Feb 17, 2020

Mama to her children, Granny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, “Joan, honey, sweetheart to our Dad her Beloved Husband. These are the names of the one we surrendered to God on February 17th, 2020. Mom was preceded in everlasting life by Dad on November 4, 2019. She leaves behind many hearts that lover dearly; two sons, eight grandchildren, and...

Leo Morgan

Leo Morgan

Feb 17, 2020

MORGAN Feb. 17, 2020 Leo Leon Morgan, age 93 of Semmes, Alabama, passed away Monday at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Mae Morgan; parents L.D. and Harriet Morgan and one sister, Helen King. Survivors include his sons, Terry Morgan (Kathy), Michael Morgan (Diane), and Sam Morgan (LaVonne); six grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren;...

Juanita Jarman

Juanita Jarman

Feb 17, 2020

Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church for Juanita Mcpherson Jarman, a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. She graduated from Bishop Toolen High School and attended Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gay and Bryan Jesse. She is...

Joyce Sawyer

Joyce Sawyer

Feb 16, 2020

Dec. 22, 1965-Feb. 16-2020 Joyce Michelle “Shelly” Dowling Sawyer, a native of Fernandina Beach, FL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the age of 54. She was a member of Woodridge Baptist Church and worked as a restaurant manager for Hardee’s and McDonald’s. She enjoyed collecting collectable dolls, walking down a beach and...

Donald "Gene" Ladnier

Donald "Gene" Ladnier

Feb 15, 2020

Donald "Gene" Ladnier, age 68, of Irvington, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at his home. Gene graduated from Alba High School in Bayou La Batre in 1970. He retired from Searcy Hospital after over 20 years of service. Gene loved his dogs and spending time outdoors. He leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Donna Ladnier and...

Zeila Morton

Zeila Morton

Feb 15, 2020

Zeila Yeager Morton 1927-2020 A native of Centreville, AL and resident of Eight Mile, AL died on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the age of 92. Mrs. Morton was active in her church life at Havenwood Baptist Church. When she was still active she enjoyed playing golf, fishing, crafts and being a seamstress. She was also a member of the...

Gwen Gallegos

Gwen Gallegos

Feb 15, 2020

Gwen M. Gallegos, 69, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gwin and Tiny Williams, and her mother-in-law, Estela Connal. She is survived by her loving husband, Juan; brother, Grady (Barbara) Williams; sisters, Sheila (Adrian) Puckett, and Athena Sterling; sister-in-law, Elba and brother-in-law, Tony; numerous nieces; nephews; other relatives and special friends. Funeral...

Patricia Woods

Patricia Woods

Feb 15, 2020

Sept. 30, 1940-Feb. 15, 2020 Patricia Ann Eubanks Woods, a resident of Theodore, AL, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the age of 79. She was a member of Cypress Shores Baptist Church; was known for her cooking; and enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, sewing and other crafts. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Tolbie Sterling Woods, Jr.; her daughter,...

Don Blackmon

Don Blackmon

Feb 14, 2020

Don Louis Blackmon, age 86, of Wilmer, Alabama, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at Providence Hospital. Don loved the outdoors and spent most of his working years working outside. He had many talents including building things. He even built the home he was living in when he passed away. Don enjoyed fishing and playing with his dogs, but...

Laura Ruth Loyd

Laura Ruth Loyd

Feb 13, 2020

Laura Ruth Loyd, age 78, of Theodore, Alabama, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at her home. Laura Ruth worked for 28 years as a substitute teacher at Theodore High School. She was a member of Schillinger Road Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Loyd, Sr. and parents, James Roy and Eva Mae...

Charlotte Stojcich

Charlotte Stojcich

Feb 13, 2020

Charlotte Marie Stojcich, age 78, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Cecelia Stojcich, sister, Beverly and nephew Billy. She leaves behind her nieces, Roxanne and Ramona, as well as several family members...

Mary Phyllis Eddins

Mary Phyllis Eddins

Feb 13, 2020

Mary “Phyllis” Harris Eddins, born in Luverne, AL on October 20, 1937 and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, entered Heaven’s gates on Thursday, February 13, 2020. A loving mother and friend, Phyllis was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She was the best dog mom to her beloved Daisy for 13 years. She...

Sara Dixon

Sara Dixon

Feb 12, 2020

Sara Joyce Dixon, 71 of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Joyce was...

Clyde Kilpatrick

Clyde Kilpatrick

Feb 11, 2020

Clyde Riley Kilpatrick, age 63, of Theodore, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at his home. Clyde was a hard worker and loved riding his Harley motorcycle. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sweatt-Kilpatrick of Theodore, Alabama; son, Christopher Kilpatrick and wife, Lea Ann of Dayton, Texas; daughter, Brandi Kilpatrick-Manning and wife, Kelli of Grand Bay, Alabama;...

Harry Branaman

Harry Branaman

Feb 11, 2020

The world mourns today for the loss of one of the greats. On February 11, 2020, Harry Wells Branaman has shaken off the chains of this mortal coil and passed on to eternity to be with his one true God. Harry moves on, leaving behind not only his family, but all those he touched in his life with a profound...