Obituaries

Jun 18, 2019

Corrine LaVonne Grigsby

1932-2019

A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the age of 86. Mrs. Grigsby loved spending time with her family as well as sewing and doing crochet. She was preceded in death by three children, Michael Norton, Sandra Adams and Joseph Norton. She...

Jun 18, 2019

Cynthia Shaw Obituary

Cynthia Elizabeth Wilkinson Shaw, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Artie Mae Wilkinson, and by her beloved husband, James Douglas Shaw. Cynthia is survived by her four children; Deborah (Alan) McDonald, Douglas...

Jun 17, 2019

FLINT

Dec. 30, 1949-June 17, 2019

Marcia Lynn Owen Flint, departed this earth for her heavenly home Monday, June 17, 2019.  Marcia was a 1968 graduate of Murphy High School and earned her License of Practical Nursing from Southwest State Technical College. For over 20 years she worshipped the one true Savior Jesus...

Jun 17, 2019

SKIPPER June 17, 2019 Marie T. Skipper, a native of Berry, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Monday. She was a 1943 graduate of Berry High School. She was a graduate of the University of Montevallo and Peabody College in Nashville. Mrs. Skipper was a Supervisor with the Mobile Public Library for over 35 years. She...

Jun 14, 2019

SMITH

May 28, 1979-June 14, 2019

Brandi Christina Smith, 40, passed away at her home Friday, June 14, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  She was a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, born to David Donald “Don” Smith and Linda Turner Smith on May 28, 1979.  Although Brandi had been sick for many years, she was...

Jun 14, 2019

Eva Rae Raybon was born December 26, 1934 in Andalusia, Alabama, and lived most of her life in Mobile. The good Lord took her home on Friday, June 14, 2019, San Antonio, Texas. She was predeceased by her parents, Felix Hilson Sandley and Lillie A. King Sandley, eleven siblings, her loving husband, Richard Raybon and Grandson, Trae Richey. Surviving...

Jun 13, 2019

Bennie Earl Howell, Jr., age 56, a resident of Wilmer, AL, passed away at home Thursday, June 13, 2019.

He was a member of Wilmer First Baptist Church and a Veteran of the United States Navy serving most of his time on the U.S.S. Vulcan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie Earl...

Jun 11, 2019

JOHNSON

Feb. 8, 1922-June 11, 2019

Virginia “Gina” Manley Johnson was born February 8, 1922 in Minneapolis MN, raised in Duluth, MN and passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Mobile AL. Gina was predeceased by her parents, Howard and Virginia Manley and Dorothy O’Neil and her brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Ruth...

Jun 10, 2019

DAVIS

November 25,1935- June 10, 2019

Doris Hannie Davis passed away peacefully Monday, June 10, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husbands, E.W. “Buggs” Burrow, Tom Nonnenmacher and A.C. “Sonny” Davis.  Her survivors include two sons, Steven Craig Burrow (Dorothy “Dee”) and Martin Wayne Burrow (Flossie); two grandsons, Justin Wayne Burrow...

Jun 10, 2019

NETTLES Margaret Browning Nettles, 91, passed away on June 10, 2019. She was a native of Pickens County, Alabama and a resident of Mobile since 1951. She was a graduate of Pickens County High School and Samford University. Mrs. Nettles was a retired history teacher in the Mobile County School System. She was a charter member of the Mobile...

Jun 9, 2019

Gary Lamar Young, Sr., 63, returned to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 9, 2019.   He passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of his home.  Gary was a native and lifelong resident of Mobile County, AL and retired from Kimberly-Clark in 2016 after forty years of employment. He was devoted to his family, enjoyed the outdoors...

Jun 8, 2019

Patty Sue Hammond Kennedy

August 2, 1928 – June 8, 2019

Patty Sue Kennedy passed away peacefully on June 8, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeptha Thomas Hammond and Patty Gibbs Hammond; husband of 64 years, Roy Marvin Kennedy, Jr; Jeffrey Ladon (Kiley) Biggs; her precious great granddaughter, Lillie...

Jun 6, 2019

NICHOLAS Mrs. Valeria Nicholas, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She worked at Aaron Oil for many years. Mrs. Nicholas was preceded in death by her husband, William Nicholas; parents, Tarlton Paul and Helen Burch. She is survived by three children, Brandi (Aaron) Robinson, Breck (Marshall) Blake and Rhonda (Chip) Parks; two sisters,...

Jun 6, 2019

George Wayne Romano passed away on June 06, 2019.  He was born on February 10, 1943 in Prichard, Alabama and resided in Theodore, Alabama.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Willie Lou Romano.  He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Romano; Florence McLaurin (sister); Shelby Bell (mother in law); foster son, Dung...

Jun 5, 2019

NEWBURN

Jan. 30, 1947-June 5, 2019

Susie Pearl Snodgrass Newburn, born January 30, 1947 in Mobile, AL, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday, June 5, 2019.  She was predeceased by her father, JP Snodgrass; her mother, Pearline B. Snodgrass; and her brother, Monroe W. Snodgrass.  She leaves behind a loving companion,...

Jun 5, 2019

WEBB

July 29, 1934-June 5, 2019

Mavis Inez Riley Webb, a native of Linwood, Bullock County, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the age of 84.  Mavis loved her family and church family; she lived her life for her family. She enjoyed traveling, crocheting, gardening, ceramics, sewing, smocking...

Jun 4, 2019

Lillie Marie Gorum

Celebration  of  Life

Lillie Marie Gorum (Knight), of Mobile, Alabama went to be with the Lord on the Fourth of June, 2019.  She was 82 years old, born on May 24, 1937 to Jacob Arthur and Velma Knight.  She is survived by her Husband of 62 years James Marvin Gorum and Sister...

Jun 4, 2019

Dorothy Duncan Hamner

1948-2019

A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the age of 70. Mrs. Hamner had 20 years of service with Morrison’s Corp as a financial secretary. She was also financial secretary at Snow Road First Baptist Church for 27 years. She enjoyed cooking...

Jun 3, 2019

WILSON Mr. Glenn David Wilson, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile County, AL died on Monday, June 3, 2019. He was a member of Myers Memorial Baptist Church. He retired with 38 years at Alabama Power Co. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his wife, Margie Wilson and parents, Newell...

Jun 1, 2019

CHERRY

July 2, 1939-June 1, 2019

Carolyn Anne Odom Cherry, age 79, a native of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, June 1, 2019 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Anne is survived by her children, Laura Milbrath (Harry) of Irvington, AL; Tommy Cherry, Jr. (Michelle) of Mobile, AL; Tim Cherry (Wanda) Hermitage, TN; Lisa Frye...