Obituaries

Morris Tillman

Feb 10, 2025

Morris J. Tillman, age 82, passed away on February 10, 2025 in Mobile, AL. 

Mr. Tillman was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force where he served his country honorably. He had a long career in maintenance and in his off time, loved playing golf, watching Alabama football, and spending time with his family. 

He was preceded in death by...

Garry Dewrell

Feb 10, 2025

Garry Edward Dewrell, age 78, passed away in the comfort of his home on February 10, 2025.

Mr. Dewrell retired as Captain from the Mobile Fire Department after 26 years of service and worked building homes in the Mobile area for over 45 years. Mr. Dewrell knew the Lord and was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Tillmans Corner....

Richard Collum Sr

Feb 9, 2025

Richard Blake Collum Sr., a resident of Theodore, AL passed away February 9,2025 at the age of 64.

He is survived by his mother Joline Harris; son Richard Blake Collum Jr.; daughter Tiffany Collum; sisters Marianne Dickson, Carolyn Collins, and Barbara Jerningan.

Richard graduated from Lymand Ward Military Academy in 1978. He was a a truck driver and Alabama football...

Stanley Emanuel, Sr.

Feb 8, 2025

Stanley Brian Emanuel, a resident of Dauphin Island, Alabama, was suddenly called home to the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the age of 68.

Stanley was born in Mobile, Alabama on February 21, 1956, to the late Comer and Essie Vee Emanual. He graduated from W. P. Davidson High School in 1974, and then went to the University...

William James, Jr.

Feb 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of William H. "Bill" James

William H. "Bill" James, an 82-year-old lifelong resident of Mobile, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Bill dedicated 30 years of his life to Bellsouth Telecommunications and later continued his career as a contractor for AT&T. He cherished spending time with family and friends...

Joan Lovett

Feb 8, 2025

Joan Cobb Lovett, age 96, born December 4, 1928, passed peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama. A resident of Mobile and member of Azalea Baptist Church, Mrs. Lovett was known for her love of beagles, hot air balloons, music, sports, reading, and her generous philanthropy. She has been reunited with her parents, Reuben F. Cobb and Belle S....

Inger Sanderford

Feb 6, 2025

Mrs. Inger Pauline “Williams-Sanderford”, age 87, passed away in Mobile, AL on February 6, 2025. 

 Mrs. Sanderford had a fulfilling career as a Unit Secretary of Mobile Infirmary Hospital for 24 years. She was an adoring fan of the movie, Gone with The Wind and loved collecting special pieces of memorabilia from the film. She had a talent for drawing, decorating,...

Elizabeth Storer

Feb 5, 2025

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Storer, age 80, resident of Mobile, Alabama, was born May 15th, 1944, and passed on February 5th, 2025, due to cancer. Libby was a devoted homemaker for her family. She loved her flowers, and her husband made sure she had plenty to love around their yard. Her most important achievement in life was knowing the lord and...

Betty Jean Downey

Feb 5, 2025

Betty Jean Downey was born December 7, 1936 in Dandridge, TN and passed away February 5, 2025 at her residence in Eight Mile, Alabama. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The family will host the visitation for friends from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The funeral service...

Charles Allison, Jr.

Feb 5, 2025

Charles L. Allison, Jr., age 75, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Mobile, AL.

Mr. Allison was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Allison. 

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Brantley Caldwell and David Allison; grandchildren, Memphis Caldwell and Sophie Caldwell; brother, Tony Allison; other relatives and many friends. Mr. Charles was a loving, dedicated, and honorable husband,...

Michael "Shane" Stanley

Feb 5, 2025

Michael Shane Stanley, 51, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama.

Shane dedicated much of his career to the transportation and maritime industries. He worked for many years at Dixie Drayage, the trucking company founded by his father. Later, he transitioned to a role with the State of Alabama Port Authority in Mobile, where he served as...

Lorraine Eways

Feb 4, 2025

Lorraine Marjorie Maier Eways passed away peacefully at her home in Mobile, Alabama on February 4, 2025 at the age of 90 years old. "Lorrie" was born on January 22, 1935, to William and Daisy Maier in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.

Following high school, Lorrie worked in Minneapolis/St. Paul before moving to Washington DC to take a job at the Pentagon. There...

Patricia Silvester

Feb 3, 2025

Patricia Kaye Silvester, 64, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on February 3, 2025.

Patricia was born on September 21, 1960 in Mobile, Alabama to Billy and Betty Heard. After high school, Patricia attended Troy State University where she earned a degree in nursing. She worked as a nurse and a photographer who loved helping others. Her many hobbies included...

Kimber Bruce

Feb 1, 2025

Kimber Lee Bruce, age 41, passed away on February 1, 2025, in Mobile, AL.

Ms. Kimber adored her time at the beach where she could be found fishing and walking along the shore collecting shells. She loved playing with friends and spending time with her family most of all. She will be remembered for her selfless and giving heart.

She was preceded...

Leigha Little

Jan 30, 2025

Leigha Naomi Griffin Little, age 43, of Mobile, Alabama was accepted into her Savior's loving arms on January 30th, 2025.

Leigha was born on November 16th, 1981 in Darby, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Western High School in Jackson, Michigan in 2000 and enrolled in the University of Mobile's nursing program in 2001. She worked at Springhill Memorial Hospital as...

George Sikes

Jan 30, 2025

George Aaron Sikes was born in a log cabin at his family home in Choctaw County, AL near the community of Barrytown in 1936. He moved with his family to Mobile, AL in 1951 and remained a resident of the Mobile/Saraland area for 74 years until he passed peacefully, in his sleep, at his home at 88 years old on...

Kenneth Hager

Jan 29, 2025

Kenneth Ronald Hager, 81, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on January 29, 2025.

Kenneth was born on March 10, 1943 in Connecticut to Elmer Hager and Dorothy Kettell.

Mr. Hager proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked as the computer analyst for the Mobile Police Department until his retirement. During his...

David O'Rourke

Jan 28, 2025

David Timothy O'Rourke was born to Florence and John O'Rourke on June 21, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama. He passed away in Fairhope, Alabama on January 28, 2025 at age 70. He is survived by his beloved wife Keum Rye, daughters Leah and Jayeon (Benjamin), and grandchildren Hershel and Loah.

David dedicated his life to his family. He will always...

Merwyn McKelvaine

Jan 28, 2025

M.E. "Mack" McKelvaine

Mack McKelvaine was a devoted husband for 73 years. His greatest joys were being a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a U. S Veteran as he served his country during the Korean War 1951-1953.

Mr. McKelvaine was affectionately called "Mr. Mack" by his costumers throughout his 42 years of being a Shell Oil service...

Vera Dixon

Jan 26, 2025

Vera Jones Dixon, 88, of Mobile passed away on January 26, 2025.

Vera was born in Mississippi on February 17, 1936 to Oscar Huey Jones, Sr and Lottie Strickland Jones. After graduating from State Line High School, Vera started her career in accounting. Vera worked as an accountant until her retirement. Vera loved gardening and crossword puzzles and...