Obituaries

Nov 21, 2019

Margaret “Peggy” Weldy Pehler was born April 5, 1933 and passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. She was born in Yonkers, NY and was a resident of Mobile, AL for the past 76 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Allen Pehler, Sr.; parents, George and Elizabeth Weldy; her brother, George Weldy and her son-in-law, Kevin A....

Nov 21, 2019

THOMPSON Cynthia James Thompson Age: 76 Born: September 18, 1943 Mobile, Alabama Date of Passing: November 21, 2019 A born-again Christian, A member of Good Shepherd Church and a dedicated pastor’s wife. Cynthia survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Bill Thompson. She also survived by her son, Will & Stacey Thompson, Daughter & Husband Michelle & John Suther,...

Nov 21, 2019

SIMMS

Lillie (Peggy) Reeves Simms passed away on November 21,2019.  Peggy was born on November 25, 1935.  She graduated from Murphy in 1953 and married Lorise (Pinky) Simms in July of 1955.

Peggy worked at Woodcock Elementary school for 25 years.  She was known for going above and beyond at Woodcock  and in 1989 was...

Nov 20, 2019

Karl Marvin Breheim

1931-2019

A native of Marshville, WI and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the age of 88. Mr. Breheim retired from Brookley AFB then was self employed as a contractor/carpenter. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn Elaine Breheim; two children, Karl Anthony (Vicki)...

Nov 20, 2019

Roger Allen Barganier, Sr.

January 19, 1935 – November 20, 2019

A longtime resident of Mobile and member and deacon of the Government Street Baptist Church (formerly West End Baptist) passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

He is survived by his wife Patricia, sons Roger Jr. (Karolyn Dailey), grandchildren Erich and...

Nov 18, 2019

Barbara Anne Dreibelbis

1943-2019

A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the age of 76. Mrs. Dreibelbis was a member of First Baptist Church of Dawes for 57 years. She loved to cook, was an excellent seamstress and was an avid Auburn fan. She was preceded in death...

Nov 18, 2019

Evelyn McDonald Sims, a long time resident of Grand Bay, Al. passed away on November 18, 2019.

Born on December 14, 1929. She was the daughter of, John McDonald and Daisy Clark McDonald of St. Elmo, Al.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Her husband, Douglas Randolph Sims and son, Donald Gary Sims....

Nov 17, 2019

Sept. 30, 1925 – Nov. 17, 2019 A private family graveside service was held Tuesday, November 19, 2019 with Rev. Garry Harred officiating. Marie was a member of the “Greatest Generation”. She was born and raised in Altoona, AL, was a hard worker and loved her family. After high school graduation she attended Gadsden Trade School and then came to...

Nov 16, 2019

HOPPE

Oct. 29, 1946-Nov. 16, 2019

Barbara Hoppe, 73, of Mobile, AL, passed away Saturday.  She was born in Owensboro, KY to Harold and Virginia Coomes.  She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1965.  She married her husband, Philip D. Hoppe, in 1970 and they built a loving family together.  Barbara...

Nov 14, 2019

Mar. 11, 1943-Nov. 14, 2019 Helen Gearlyne Prine Landry, age 76, of Semmes, AL, returned to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Mrs. Landry was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She filled her home with laughter and love for her family. A stranger never walked into her home and there was always room at her table for...

Nov 12, 2019

Apr. 8, 1932 – Nov. 12, 2019 Raymond Grigsby, a native of Perry County, KY and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the age of 87. Ray was a US Navy veteran; was retired from Teledyne Continental Motors and, in his leisure time, enjoyed building race cars and fishing. He was preceded in death...

Nov 12, 2019

Phong Van Diep

1964-2019

A native of Quang Tri, Vietnam and resident of Mobile AL died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the age of 55. Visitation will be held from Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 2:30 PM until 6:00 PM with funeral services on Monday, November 18, 2019...

Nov 11, 2019

Mar. 17, 1949-Nov. 11, 2019 Joseph “Joe” Allen LaPorte, Jr was born in Selma, AL on March 17, 1949, and passed away November 11, 2019, in Sundance, WY at the age of 70. He graduated from Parrish High School in 1967 and enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country faithfully until he was wounded in Vietnam on...

Nov 11, 2019

Eddie Weed, age 82, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, November 11, 2019. He was born on August 9, 1937, in Hudson, N.Y., to Hayden and Evelyn Batbrick Weed. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for over 18 years and retired from Degussa chemical plant where he was a general foreman for 20 years. Eddie was a...

Nov 11, 2019

Aug. 18, 1939-Nov. 11, 2019 Dale Broadhead Kirkland, a native of Waynesboro, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, November 11, 2019 at the age of 80. Dale was a member of First Baptist Tillman’s Corner; loved to knit, quilt, crochet and play jigsaw puzzles on the computer. She had a big heart and was always available to...

Nov 10, 2019

Ollie Jean Walston

Mrs. Ollie Jean Walston, a native of Meridian, MS, and long time resident of Mobile, AL passed away Sunday November 10th in Tampa, FL.  Mrs. Walston was a longtime member of Forest Hill United Methodist Church and greatly enjoyed the time she spent working with the Methodist Youth Fellowship group with her husband Dinty. ...

Nov 9, 2019

RICHARDSON John Richardson (April 1934-November 2019) was a loving husband to Pearl and a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, a respected colleague, and a good friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, a brother, and two sisters. John was a veteran of the United States Navy. As an active member of the Mobile County Sheriff’s...

Nov 9, 2019

WRIGHT

Yvonne N. Wright, 81, passed away on November 9, 2019, after a lengthy illness.  Born on December 9, 1937, she was a life-long resident of Mobile, Alabama, and was the daughter of the late Edward B. Norton and Edna Spottswood Herzog.  Yvonne will be lovingly remembered by her husband of almost 65 years, Gene, and her...

Nov 9, 2019

Christi May of Grand Bay, AL passed away on Saturday, November 9 2019, at the age of 41. She loved fishing, Nascar racing, Mosaic art, and painted nails, but her favorite two things were her husband and son, the loves of her life. She was preceded in death by her mom, Sandra Jean Flowers, and is survived by her husband...

Nov 9, 2019

Mary Anna Sargent was born November 10, 1927 in Greensboro, Alabama. She passed away in Mobile, Alabama on November 9, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful mother who was always there for her family and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her mother Francis M. Chapman, father Raymond E. Chapman,...