Obituaries

Sep 23, 2019

EUBANKS

Mary Ledwick Lee Eubanks,

Left this life to be with her Lord and Savior on September 23, 2019.

Mary was a native of Birmingham, AL and was the eldest daughter of

James Michael Ledwick and Dollie Nabors Ledwick.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, her Sister,...

Sep 23, 2019

Mary Pearl Holifield

1932-2019

Mary Pearl Holifield, an 87 year old native of Mobile, AL died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, September 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Holifield; her parents, Dennis Elizabeth and Eli Fincher; her siblings,  Johnny Fincher,Wallace Fincher,  Deloris Kerser, Dorothy Templeton,...

Sep 23, 2019

We are deeply saddened to announce that Sharon Janelle Vest Zisman passed peacefully at home on September 23, 2019. Sharon was born on December 11, 1950 in Bakersfield, California to parents Buck and Margie Vest. It is there she spent her childhood and attended school. In 1967, on the beaches of Santa Barbara, Sharon met her husband, Walter Zisman....

Sep 22, 2019

Apr. 1, 1933-Sept. 22, 2019 Marjorie Kathryn Giddeon passed away peacefully at home Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Nolan Giddeon, Jr. and her grandson, Chance Nolan Giddeon. Her survivors include her children, James Nolan (Mary) Giddeon, III, Robert (Linda) Giddeon, Richard Giddeon, Liz (Chris) Lovvorn and...

Sep 21, 2019

Sept. 12, 1940-Sept. 21, 2019 John Joseph Sklopan, a native of Pittsburgh, PA and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at the age of 79. John attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he played football; was a parishioner of Holy Family Catholic Church for 54 years and an educator for 36 years in the...

Sep 17, 2019

Aug. 24, 1927-Sept. 17, 2019 Genelle Maxine Cook Pierce, a native of McComb, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the age of 92. She and her husband, Earl, were charter members of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and operated a flea market for a number of years. Genelle owned and operated the Looking...

Sep 17, 2019

Marlene Anderson Hickey went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 21, 1932, to Alfred and Ida Mae Anderson. She was a long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama, and lived the last seven years in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a child of God, and a loving and devoted...

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...