Obituaries

Sep 15, 2019

Jan. 8, 1950-Sept. 15, 2019 Sandra Pope Atkins, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the age of 69, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jane Erin Atkins; her sister, Betty Dorgan and her father, Sanders Pope. Sandra was born January 8, 1950 to Sanders & Linda...

Sep 14, 2019

SHIRLEY SIMMS BREEDLOVE KERN

OCTOBER 21, 1932-SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Shirley, a native and resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully in her home at age 86 on September 14, 2019.   She was born to the late Alice Goodwin Simms and Lawrence A. Simms in Mobile, AL on October 21, 1932.   Widowed at 28, Shirley raised...

Sep 14, 2019

On Saturday, September 14,2019, Elmer Kent Horst, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 82. Kent, as he was known to all, was born on July 31, 1937 in Lebanon, PA to Amy Brandt Horst and Elmer Roy Horst. The youngest of five boys, he was nicknamed, “Soc”, after the philosopher Socrates, for...

Sep 12, 2019

FERGUSON Elouise Lewis Ferguson, age 97 and a native and lifelong resident of Mobile County, AL, residing in Chickasaw, died on Thursday, September 12, 2019. She is survived by her son, Bobby Dearmond and her daughter, Donna McNeeley; three grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday September 17, 2019...

Sep 11, 2019

Cynthia Yvonne Venable

1957-2019

A native of Picayune, MS and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 61. Mrs. Venable was a devoted mother and grandmother who had a charitable heart and was loved by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Yvonne Knight....

Sep 11, 2019

HUNT

Randal William Hunt, was born on July 8, 1958 and passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Jeanette Hunt. He worked as Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition at USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Teresa Hudson Hunt...

Sep 9, 2019

Sept. 25, 1930-Sept. 9, 2019 Dorothy Taylor Coker, age 88, a native of Jackson, AL and a resident of Semmes, AL, passed away at home on September 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Arthur and Ruby Pearl Brown Taylor; her brother, Ralph Taylor; her sister, Jewel Miller; her daughter, Dorothy Elaine Fillingim, and her...

Sep 9, 2019

Rebecca Potts, age 66, of Theodore, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at her home. Rebecca was born to the late John Ferris Harden and Lillie Mae Kitchens Sanders. She graduated from Vigor High School in 1970. Rebecca was a faithful and dedicated wife and stay at home mom. She was a lifelong learner, enjoying arts and crafts,...

Sep 8, 2019

Doris Brenda Hamilton

1942-2019

A native of Andalusia, AL and resident of Theodore, AL died on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the age of 76. Mrs. Hamilton loved flower gardening, cake decorating and flower design. She also loved all things outdoors, including going to the mountains and Hummingbirds. She was preceded in death...

Sep 6, 2019

July 2, 1945-Sept. 6, 2019 Patricia Ann “Patsy” Beasley Green, a native of Birmingham, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away comfortably at home Friday, September 6, 2019 at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Harold Beasley, Sr. and Ethel Ingram Beasley, and her husband, Michael Douglas Green, Sr. Her survivors...

Sep 3, 2019

Sept. 24, 1934-Sept. 3, 2019 Doris Nell Bearden, 84, a native of Birmingham, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Bearden and her daughter, Cindy Brown. Her survivors include her five children, Mike (Darlene) Garner, Zane (Bennie) Harwell, Debbie...

Sep 2, 2019

John “Sonny” Blake was born in Mobile on August 2, 1935. He attended Murphy High School & Spring Hill College. He served in the Naval Construction Battalion and spent 2 years in Guam. He was employed by Scott Paper Company for 34 years, then ran his own construction business after retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman his entire life...

Sep 1, 2019

July 13, 1939 – September 1, 2019 Barbara Ann Kountz Smith, 80, a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019. She was born July 13, 1939 in Mobile, AL to George Edward Kountz, Sr. and Juanita Lucille Manuel Kountz. Referred to by her family and their friends as “Maw Maw,” she was a lady that had...

Aug 31, 2019

John Davis Bloodsworth

1939-2019

John Davis Bloodsworth, 80, a longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed on to be with the Lord Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Pat (nee Carroll) Bloodsworth, and survived by two children, Ashley Ruth (Ric) Sweitzer and John Gregory (Amy) Bloodsworth;...

Aug 30, 2019

HOPKINS Charles Lawrence Hopkins, Sr., a native of Mt. Vernon, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL exchanged this life for eternity on August 31, 2019 at the age of 82. He served his country proudly as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy. He worked over 40 years in the Civil Service. He was also a...

Aug 30, 2019

MYRICK Ernest Louis Myrick, 89, of Mobile, AL passed away on August 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved and devoted wife, Bobbie Joe Myrick. He is survived by his sons, Richard (Stephanie) Myrick and Steve Myrick; and his daughter, Lisa Myrick (Michael, deceased); two grandchildren, Nicholas and Alexander Myrick. He was a cherished and devoted father...

Aug 28, 2019

Verna Dean Fryatt

1962-2019

A native of St Stephens, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the age of 56. Mrs. Fryatt was a teacher for over 30 years specializing as a sign language interpreter. She loved helping other people. She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 28, 2019

Feb. 7, 1939-Aug. 28, 2019 Dorothy "Dot" Elaine Bingham Buford, age 80, a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Dot was born in Mobile, AL on February 7, 1939. She was a graduate of Murphy High School and began her professional career as a Clerk for the Mobile County Circuit Court before becoming a Purchasing...

Aug 28, 2019

Marshall “Paul” Neaves, Sr.

July 23, 1936-August 28, 2019

Marshall “Paul” Neaves Sr., 83, a native of Crumpler, N.C. and a longtime residence of Mobile, Al. ended his journey in this life to begin his eternal one with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 28, 2019....

Aug 27, 2019

July 15, 1940-Aug. 27, 2019 Edward Patton “Pat” Barnard, Sr., 79, passed away Tuesday, August, 27, 2019.He was born July 15, 1940 in Birmingham, AL, but lived most of his life in Mobile, AL. He served eight years in the Army National Guard from 1956-1964, and in the Army as a member of the 711th Signal Battalion...