Obituaries

Dec 16, 2019

Ruth Mae Morgan, age 89, of Semmes, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilford and Mattie Lee Davis and two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her husband of 72 years, Leo Morgan; sons, Terry Morgan (Kathy), Michael Morgan (Diane), and Sam Morgan (LaVonne); six grandchildren; 23...

Dec 16, 2019

David Clay Evans

1946-2019

A native of Mobile, AL and resident of St. Augustine, FL died on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the age of 73. Mr. Evans was a Vietnam Veteran and Navy Sea Bee. He was a piping designer in the engineering field. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Evans; sister, Pat...

Dec 15, 2019

Richard Wayne Mace, age 73, of Mobile, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Springhill Medical Center. Richard was born in Venezuela and served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Mace; children, Cleopatra Rios-Guziewicz, Jessica Ann Testa-Soto, and Nathaniel Roy Mace; grandchildren, Joseph Michael Rios, Joshua Christian Rios, Jacob Daniel Rios, Jamison Richard...

Dec 15, 2019

Jan. 2, 937-Dec 15, 2019 Mona Lea Hards Norfleet, 82, born in Hamlin, KS, a longtime resident of Theodore Al, died peacefully on Sunday the 15th of December 2019. Mrs. Norfleet was pre-deceased by her husband of 59 ½ years, Buster, and her brother, James. She is survived by two sons, James (Lori) and Scott (Shannon); six grandchildren, Nicole,...

Dec 15, 2019

Helen Marie Boring Gammon, age 79, a native of Knoxville, TN and resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Von A. Gammon Jr.; her daughter, Angela White and her grandson, Joey Keezler. She is survived by her three daughters,...

Dec 15, 2019

Ruby Gaye Stewart passed away at home peacefully at the age of 85 on Sunday, December 15, 2019. She was a resident of Eight Mile, Alabama and was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas L. “Tom” Stewart and her son, George T. “Tommy” Stewart. She is survived by her...

Dec 14, 2019

Apr. 10, 1939-Dec. 14, 2019 Carolyn Giuli Cook Harris, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the age of 80. She was an accomplished seamstress and loved to smock. Her favorite color was red. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Hardy Harris; her parents, John Joseph Cook, Jr. and...

Dec 14, 2019

March 21, 1957-December 14, 2019

Donald “Leigh” Slater, Sr. passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Mobile, Al after a lengthy illness.  He was born March 21, 1957 in Mobile, AL to Donald Preston Slater and Joanne Stewart Slater.  He was preceded in death by his father.  His survivors include his mother, three children, Kristin...

Dec 12, 2019

Dec. 17, 1933-Dec. 12, 2019 Ernest Edward Smith, a native of Gonzales, FL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the age of 85. He was a US Navy Veteran; served in the Korean War; was retired after 32 years of service from the Federal Aviation Administration as an Air Traffic Controller; was a longtime...

Dec 12, 2019

Jan. 28, 1931-Dec. 12, 2019 Richard Phillip Crigler, Sr., a native of West Point, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the age of 88. Richard worked for the City of Mobile; was employed with the GM&O Railroad in the Engineering Division Maintenance of Way and was self-employed from 1972 until 1996 with the...

Dec 12, 2019

Daniel Edward Knowles, Sr., born in Coden, AL and current resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the age of 73.  He was a US Army Veteran; worked as a boat Captain in the oil industry; attended Meadow Lake Baptist Church and enjoyed fishing.  He was preceded in death by his parents, William Edward Knowles and...

Dec 11, 2019

Sept. 19, 1939-Dec. 11, 2019 Robert Thurman “RT” Burroughs, a native of Duncanville, AL and longtime resident of Saraland, AL, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the age of 80. RT retired from International Paper Company after over 40 years of service; was a former partner of M&B Construction Company; was a Past President of United Paper Workers’ International Union;...

Dec 10, 2019

Jan. 21, 1931-Dec. 10, 2019 Paul Vickers, age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 . He was a native of Mummie, KY and resident of Mobile, AL for the past 40 years. Paul served in the US Army for 20 years, saw combat in Korea and Vietnam and was awarded numerous military honors, including two Bronze Stars for...

Dec 10, 2019

Hope Louise Gillinger Burton April 15, 1926 – December 10, 2019 Hope Burton was called home to her Lord Jesus on December 10, 2019 at Allen Memorial Home. Hope was born April 15, 1926 in Danville, PA. Her parents were Brenton M. Gillinger and Mary Drumheiser Gillinger. As a young girl her family moved to Philadelphia, PA. When she was...

Dec 8, 2019

James Pulaski Ritchie II, resident of Mobile, AL, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at the age of 90 years. Mr. Ritchie was born in Fannin County, Georgia on April 26, 1929. He was the son of the late William Hoke Ritchie and Ethel Couch Ritchie. He was an Eagle Scout and later volunteered as a Scout Master. He...

Dec 7, 2019

NOANTAY Lance Noantay born March 26, 1947 to Lawrence William Noantay and Olive “Jack” Noantay. He was my beloved father and the grandfather “PawPaw” to Jonathan and Mary Catherine Gardner. He was an adoring great grandfather to Attisyn Trussler. His wife Suzanne passed in 1989 from a hard battle with cancer and his brother Dale “HotRod” passed in 2005. Dale...

Dec 7, 2019

Neta Jean Dismukes 1928-2019 A native of Mt. Vernon, AL and resident of Satsuma, AL passed peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 91. Mrs. Dismukes was a member of First Baptist Church Satsuma. She was retired from Mobile County School System (Barton Academy). In her retirement she did volunteer work at Celebration Church, enjoyed going out...

Dec 6, 2019

Mrs. Helen Broadus Dearmond, a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Friday. She is survived by her children, Diane Edwards, Larry (Wanda) Broadus, Carolyn (Chris) Thornton, Estelle (Barry) Phillips and Vera (Danny) Pugh; grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives. Visitation will be on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 1 to 2 pm with services at 2 pm at Mobile...

Dec 6, 2019

Willie Ray Williams

1957-2019

A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Grand Bay, AL died on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the age of 62. Mr. Williams was an avid Alabama fan. He is survived by a daughter, Cora (Johnny) Weaver; siblings, Gabe (Rene) Williams and Diane (Mike) Hurst; granddaughter, Stephanie Williams. Visitation will...

Dec 5, 2019

January 31, 1982-December 5, 2019 Norman David Kearby, 37, a native of San Diego, CA and current resident of Irvington, AL, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly at his home on December 5, 2019. Norman, a loving father and husband, was preceded by his mother, Sianiva. Norman is survived by his wife, Lorena; his three children, Zoanna Kearby 15, Michaela Kearby...