Obituaries

William Mair

Oct 22, 2023

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William "Bill" James Mair, 81, passed away on October 22, 2023 at the home of his daughter, Daphne Edwards, in the Woodlands, Texas. He died peacefully with his family in attendance. He was a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Coden, AL.

Bill was in the graduation class of 1961 at Fairhope High School in...

James Dumas

Oct 21, 2023

James Walter Dumas, Lieutenant Commander, USN April 4, 1938 - October 21, 2023 James Dumas of Fairhope, AL, died on October 21, 2023 at 85 years old after a year long battle with cancer. A career naval officer, Vietnam veteran, Naval Architect, and an Auburn and M.I.T. graduate, he was an honorable man, honest, straightforward, and loyal. Jim enjoyed playing...

Catherine Beck

Oct 20, 2023

Catherine Maxine Beck, 61 of Wilmer, AL, passed away on October 20, 2023 at her home.

After graduating high school, Cathy served in the United States Navy for four years. After her enlistment in the Navy, Cathy worked at Three Georges Candy Shop in Mobile. Cathy was a joker whose first love was animals, especially dogs and cats....

Glen Porter

Oct 20, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John "Glen" Porter, a remarkable and beloved figure in the lives of many. Glen, as he was affectionately known to his friends and family, was born on September 19, 1935, in Gainesville, FL, and concluded his journey on October 20, 2023, in Mobile, AL.

His educational journey paved the...

John Dismukes

Oct 18, 2023

John Finney Dismukes, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to Col. and Mrs. Jackson B. Dismukes, Sr. He grew up all over the world while his father served as a physician in the U.S. Army. John graduated from Auburn University where he met his wife of sixty...

Carolyn Seaman

Oct 17, 2023

 

Carolyn Seaman, age 80, and resident of Mobile, Alabama, was born on March 7th, 1943 in Mojave Desert, California, and passed on October 17th, 2023 in Mobile. Carolyn, mom, or Grammie as she was known by her family and friends was an amazing, strong willed, adventurous woman! She retired from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, during her time...

Chuck Peyregne

Oct 15, 2023

Chuck Peyregne, Mobile, AL native and lifelong resident, passed away on October 15, 2023, in Stockton, AL.

Mr. Peyregne owned J.C. Marine and worked as a commercial vessel captain. He served on the Alabama Seafood Association, and he worked in the seafood industry his entire life. He picked up many other skills throughout his working life and was easily...

Beverly Foster

Oct 15, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife & mother, Beverly D. Foster, on October 15, 2023 at the age of seventy three.

Born on January 21, 1950 Diane grew up in Mobile, Alabama, where she met the love of her life, Howard W. Foster and they were married for thirty five years.

She...

Harold Dewayne Vaughn

Oct 12, 2023

 

Harold Dewayne Vaughn, age 75, and resident of Grand Bay, Alabama, passed on October 12, 2023. He was born in Gadsden, Alabama, on July 25, 1948, to his loving parents Ralph and Betty. Harold graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1966.  He was drafted by the Army in 1968, served in Vietnam through 1970 and was a Decorated Vietnam...

Jesse White

Oct 10, 2023

Elvera Dobbs

Oct 8, 2023

Elvera Dobbs, 99, of Theodore, AL passed away on October 8, 2023, just 11 days shy of her 100th birthday.

Elvera was born in New York to Anthony and Madeline Laino along with her 8 siblings. She met her husband, Ralph, at a dance and he told her he was going to marry her. They spent 71 loving...

James Thornton

Oct 7, 2023

James David Thornton, 72, Mobile, passed away on October 7, 2023.

James was born to Irving and Dorothy Thornton on July 22, 1951 and graduated from Theodore High School in 1969 before joining the United States Air Force. While serving in the Air Force, James achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant while working as a ground radio repairman....

Hilma Vice

Oct 6, 2023

Hilma Gray Vice, Sr.

1934-2023

 

A native of Wayne, Alabama, and a resident of Mobile, Alabama died on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the age of 89. He is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mary Ann McFarland Vice; mother, father, and sister. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather as well as a...

Willie Roberts

Oct 6, 2023

Willie "Billie" Alberta Shepherd Roberts, 97, entered into her eternal rest on October 6, 2023.

Willie was born in Waynesboro, Va. To William Albert and Lena Mae (Thompson) Ford. She grew up in Waynesboro and often shared the story of picking and eating so many apples and cherries from her Grandparent's orchards, she would make herself sick. She grew up...

Linda Burke

Oct 4, 2023

Linda Gail Burke (ne Lum), passed from this life into heaven on October 4, 2023, while surrounded by family. She was the oldest child of the late Mitchell and Dorothy Lum, born on January 26, 1944, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Linda married the love of her life, John D. Burke Jr. (Mutt) on July 12, 1963. They resided in Mobile,...

Ronald Cherry

Oct 3, 2023

Ronald James Cherry Obituary

Ronald James Cherry, age 70, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, was born on January 9th, 1953, in Montgomery, Alabama, and passed on October 3rd, 2023. Ronald was a graduate of the University of South Alabama, where he studied business. Later in life he was able to open his own construction company. He thoroughly enjoyed boat rides,...

Huey Kirk

Oct 2, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Huey Long Kirk

Huey Long Kirk, a devoted husband, loving father, and passionate outdoorsman, peacefully passed away on October 2, 2023, at the age of 86. Born on February 12, 1937, in Marion County, Alabama, Huey's life journey began in Winfield and led him to Mobile, Alabama, where he made his home for the rest...

O'Leta Fields

Oct 2, 2023

 O'Leta Fields left this world to see the beauty of Heaven on October 2, 2023. O'Leta loved her friends and family and not only is she now with her Father, Jesus Christ, but is also reunited with her parents, James Austin and Ida Irene, and her siblings, James Lewis, Gerald Landreth, and Betty Jean. She is survived by her brother...

Thomas Allen Duggins Jr.

Sep 29, 2023

Thomas Allen Duggins Jr., affectionately known as Tommy, passed away on September 29, 2023, at the age of 50 in Mobile, Alabama. Born on December 16, 1972, in Madrid, Spain, he was the beloved son of Thomas Duggins Sr. and Martha (Jeff) Bertram.Tommy had a passion for football and was an avid fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. His love for...

David Etheridge

Sep 28, 2023

David Henry Etheridge, age 66, passed away on September 28, 2023, in Mobile, AL. He was born in Belleview, IL to Ashby and Joyce Etheridge on May 30, 1957.

David was a longtime member of Dauphin Way Baptist Church who loved spending time with his family and in nature. He was a passionate bass tournament fisherman, lifelong athlete...