Obituaries

Leslie Blanchard

Leslie Blanchard

Apr 14, 2019

Leslie D. Blanchard, age 79, died peacefully at a local hospital April 14, 2019. A long time Mobile resident and a graduate of Auburn University, he served in the Army National Guard and spent most of his career as a Foreign Audit Specialist for the State of Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie E. and...

Lesley Miller

Lesley Miller

Apr 12, 2019

Lesley Dru Miller, 53, died peacefully in Christ on April 12 at Willis-Knighten Medical Facility in Shreveport, Louisiana. Lesley was a resident of Holy Angels Residential Facility in Shreveport for more than 30 years. Lesley loved life and her family, both at home in Mobile and at Holy Angels. All of her friends, as she called most everyone she...

Mary-Michael Nonnemacher

Mary-Michael Nonnemacher

Apr 12, 2019

NONNENMACHER Our sweet Mary-Michael (May-May) gained her wings on April 12, 2019 and is now our angel. May-May passed away at her home surrounded in love by her family after a courageous battle with anorexia. The love that May-May shared with all she met has taught all those she left behind to both be strong and loving. In Mary-Michael's...

Robert Pittman

Robert Pittman

Apr 12, 2019

PITTMAN April 12, 2019 Robert Earl "Bob" Pittman passed away on Friday at the age of 81 years young. Bob is predeceased by his father Joe, mother Lottie, brothers Ernest and Raymond. Bob is survived by his loving wife Carol (Driskell) of 60 years. They were married in Mississippi on January 19, 1959. Bob is lovingly remembered by his...

Jo Orso

Jo Orso

Apr 11, 2019

ORSO Jo Ann Orso April 11, 2019 Jo Ann Orso a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on Thursday, at the age of 70. Jo Ann is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Richard Orso; her daughter, Debbie Hartley (Tommy); her son, Micky Orso (Missy); grandchildren Hallie and Stiles King; brother-in-law Jimmy Orso (the...

Dannie Williamson, Sr.

Dannie Williamson, Sr.

Apr 10, 2019

WILLIAMSON Dannie Lee Williamson Sr. October 17, 1929 - April 10, 2019 Dannie Lee Williamson, Sr., age 89, of Mobile, AL, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2019. Dannie was born in Healing Springs, AL, to Dan Mobley Williamson and Ola Leigh Rogers Williamson. He is survived by his son, Dannie Lee (Gina Saad) Williamson, Jr.; granddaughter, Kristen Williamson...

Clinton Jackson

Clinton Jackson

Apr 9, 2019

Clinton Edward Jackson December 1, 1960 - April 9, 2019 Clint bid farewell to his earthly life on Tuesday, April 9th at University of South Alabama Medical Center (USAMC), with his family by his side. While he has left us far too soon, anyone who had the pleasure of knowing him knows the quality of his life far exceeds...

David Johnston

David Johnston

Apr 9, 2019

Mr. David James Johnston, age 65. Born on September 18, 1953 in Mobile, AL. Passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in Mobile, AL. Most of "Harley's" life he worked as a truck driver & mechanic. Everyone who knew him referred to him as "Harley" for his love of Harley Davidson Motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Linda...

Henry Kittrell Iii

Henry Kittrell Iii

Apr 8, 2019

Henry Jonathan Kittrell III 1947-2019 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Daphne, AL died on April 8, 2019 at the age of 71. Mr. Kittrell LOVED fishing and used to own a fish camp in Ebro, FL. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Leesa. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Law; sisters, Cindy (Robert)...

Reuben Neece

Reuben Neece

Apr 8, 2019

Reuben Vincent Neece 1940-2019 A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the age of 78. Mr. Neece's passion was working and providing for his family. He was also a great story teller. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan Neece; three children, Kim (Rick) Vanderbilt, Kevin (Kimberly) Neece and...

Doris Bowman

Doris Bowman

Apr 8, 2019

Doris Oneida Therrell Bowman died of natural causes Monday April 8, 2019 at the age of 100. She was born in Whistler, Alabama to Marguerite Vivian Therrell and William Herbert Therrell. B married James Edward Bowman of Eight Mile, Alabama. She was a homemaker and mother of three children. B was preceded in death by her parents; her husband;...

James King

James King

Apr 6, 2019

James Calvin King, age 84, of Huntsville, Alabama passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Providence Hospital. James served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean War. He was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, earning his bachelor's and master's degrees. James taught math for over 30 years in the Huntsville...

Margaret Moskowitz

Margaret Moskowitz

Apr 6, 2019

MOSKOWITZ June 19, 1924-Apr. 6, 2019 Margaret Howell Marshall Moskowitz died Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the age of 94 of natural causes. She was born in Apalachicola, FL to George Roy Marshall and Eva Mae Howell Marshall, reared there, and made Mobile, AL her home after she married. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother,...

Dorothy Miller

Dorothy Miller

Apr 6, 2019

MILLER Dorothy Lee Miller Aug. 4, 1935-Apr. 6, 2019 Dorothy "Dot" Lee Watson Miller a native of Chickasaw, AL. and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL. passed away peacefully on Saturday at the age of 83. She was a woman of strong faith and our hearts are heavy with the loss of our devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt...

Merlin Halstead

Merlin Halstead

Apr 5, 2019

Merlin "Todd" Dean Halstead, a native of Grand Meadow, MN and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, April 5, 2019 at the age of 87. Todd worked for Boeing in the space program in Huntsville, AL from 1959 until 1972, then owned and operated Dairy Queens in Mobile, AL for over 32 years. He and Sue enjoyed a...

Harris Robinson

Harris Robinson

Apr 5, 2019

Harris "Sonny" Milton Robinson, a native of Mobile, AL, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at the age of 80. Sonny was a United States Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert "Jack" Robinson; his mother, Annie Virginia Rester Robinson; his great-grandson, Andrew Wayne "Drewbug" Herring, Jr.; and his brother, J. R. Robinson. His...

James Shepherd

James Shepherd

Apr 5, 2019

James E. Shepherd, age 75, of Semmes, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, at his home. James was a native of Mobile and worked at Wigley and Culp for 30 years. He served honorably in the United States Army Reserves. James was a diehard Alabama fan and a NASCAR enthusiast. Above all else, his greatest joy and love was...

Evelyn Hyman

Evelyn Hyman

Apr 4, 2019

Evelyn Imogene "Jean" Owens Hyman, a native of Corinth, MS and resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 92. Evelyn was a very devoted Christian lady and member of Kingswood United Methodist Church. Her compassion for many years was working with the youth in the church and babies in the nursery. She was...

William Williamson

William Williamson

Apr 3, 2019

On April 3, 2019, the amazing 100-year life of William H. Williamson came to an end. He was a longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama. Born in Mount Vernon, Alabama with time spent growing up in Clarke County, Alabama. He served in the United States Air Force in World War II and was stationed in New Guinea. Upon discharge, he...

Merl Miller, Jr.

Merl Miller, Jr.

Apr 2, 2019

Merl "Lurch" Leon Miller Jr., 72, died peacefully at home April 2, 2019. A native of Oakland, CA and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Virginia "Kitty" Miller; sons, Allen, Aaron and Andy Miller; daughter, Angela Robertson; a sister, Susie Gundy; three brothers, Jimmie Miller, Bobby Miller and Wayne Miller; many...