Obituaries

Harold Blackwell

Sep 21, 2023

Harold Blackwell, 66, of Mobile, AL, passed away at his home on September 21, 2023.

Harold was a lifelong resident of Mobile, graduating from BC Rain High School with the Class of 1976. After high school, Harold proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for six years. After the military, he earned his diesel mechanic...

Hillman Nesbitt

Sep 21, 2023

Mr. Hillman "Buddy" Stephens Nesbitt, age 79, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was an avid fisherman and loved Alabama Football. He was preceded in death by his parents, Haldon, and Ruby Nesbitt. He is survived by 2 daughters, Lisa Lorraine Hall (Mark), Tracy Lynn Davis (Troy), 4 grandchildren, Laura...

June Strickler

Sep 21, 2023

 

June Marie Shofner Strickler, 82, a resident of Grand Bay, Al passed from this life in her home on September 21st, 2023. Mrs. Strickler was dedicated to her family, friends, and church. She was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 40 years along with numerous other ministries within the church. Mrs....

Daniel McLain, 

Sep 19, 2023

Daniel Flynn McLain III (Danny / Doody) passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He loved his three dogs, fishing, being on the water and reading anything written by Clive Cussler. He also had a laugh that could liven up any room. Danny is survived by his three children, Flynn (Julie), Rebekah (Brian) and Sarah (Allen); his sister, Sylvia Hicks...

Jack Sands

Sep 18, 2023

Jack Dowling Sands, 88, of Mobile, AL, passed away September 18, 2023.

Jack was a native of Mobile, AL, graduating from Murphy High School Class of 1952. In 1957, Jack enlisted in the United States Army where he flew several missions in Korea as a communications specialist. After Korea, he served in the United States Air Force Reserves...

Betty Kinabrew

Sep 16, 2023

Betty Guy Kinabrew

July 4, 1939 - September 16, 2023

Betty Lou Guy Kinabrew, 1939-2023, passed away at her daughter's home in Theodore, AL on September 16, 2023 surrounded by family. She looked forward to going to Heaven and being reunited with her husband, Bill Kinabrew of 63 years. She is survived by two children, Karin Jones and Melissa Adkinson...

Alfred Russell Beaver

Sep 16, 2023

Alfred Russell Beaver aka "Big Al", born in Mobile Al, 29 Oct 1953 passed Saturday 16 Sept 2023. He served his country with honor and pride in the United States Army. He is survived by his 2 sons Henry and Tony Beaver and his sister Lorraine Beaver Marchetti and grand son Anthony Beaver.

Services will be at Mobile...

Jean Seibert

Sep 16, 2023

Jean Bell Seibert, age 81, and resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed on September 16, 2023, she was born on March 24, 1942, in Deer Range, Alabama. Jean was a retired school bus driver for Mobile County Public School and an Avon representative for over 40 years. She loved to sew and paint but her favorite time was spent at church...

Albert Tanner, Jr.

Sep 15, 2023

Albert Bryant Tanner, Jr., 63, of Mobile, Alabama, died September 15th, 2023.



He was born in Mobile in 1960 to Mary Tanner and Albert Tanner, Sr.



He graduated Baker High School in 1979 and worked at O'Neal Steel in Birmingham, AL



Albert was preceded in death by his mother and father, and is survived by his...

Betty Woods

Sep 15, 2023

Betty Jean Woods, age 77, was born in Mobile, Alabama, on November 5, 1945 and passed on September 15, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama. Betty graduated from the 11th grade and entered Hospitality service with Quality Inn and Holiday Inn. While she worked hard, she also found time to make beautiful flower arrangements.

Betty is preceded in death by; Debra Daughtry...

Shirlee Martinez

Sep 15, 2023

Shirlee Martinez passed away on September 15, 2023 at the age of 94. She was an independent soul who lived alone on her own terms until the age of 93 when her declining health made it necessary to move into a nursing facility.

She was raised during the Great Depression so she had a lifelong habit of not...

Pearl Fletcher

Sep 14, 2023

On September 14, 2023, at the tender age of 98 years, Pearl Gwendolyn English Fletcher died peacefully in her sleep. Pearl became a licensed practical nurse (LPN) four years after being widowed at 44 years of age and attained her registered nurse (RN) at 51 years old. She worked tirelessly for patients, doctors and co-workers at Doctors and Knollwood Hospitals...

Cecilia Kinard

Sep 14, 2023

Cecilia Bernadette Kinard, a native of Saraland, Alabama, passed away on September 14,2023. She was born on August 3, 1942. She was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. She loved her morning coffee on the patio, enjoyed her walks outside, loved cooking and watching her soap operas.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Morris Joseph...

Robert Gerald Chandler

Sep 13, 2023

Mr. Robert G. "Jerry" Chandler, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Clinton,MS. He was 85 years old. Jerry was born in Ashland, MS. His father Bob Chandler and his mother, Sadie Chandler moved to Mobile, AL in 1942 to work on "Liberty" ships for WW11. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Chandler. He is survived...

Theresa Allen

Sep 11, 2023

Theresa Diann Allen

Theresa Diann Allen was born on December 3rd, 1943, in Mobile, Alabama., passed away on Monday, September 11th, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama. She was known by her family and friends as "Di or Lady Di," She worked the last 23 years with State Farm Insurance, she will be missed by Craig and Faye whom she...

Julia Furbershaw

Sep 11, 2023

 

 

Julia Neller Blankenship Furbershaw, a native of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on September 11, 2023.  She was born on June 18, 1946.  She was loved by those who knew her, and she will be deeply missed. 

She is preceded in death by her parents Parish Cameron Blankenship and Millicent Edna Whitney Blankenship, husband James Newton Furbershaw, brother,...

Sau Nguyen

Sep 9, 2023

Sau Thi Nguyen, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. She was born July 20, 1941 in Vietnam. She truly lived life with simple pleasures. Sau was one of the kindest people anyone could ever meet. She opened her heart to anyone. She will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who knew...

Clydene Myer

Sep 7, 2023

Clydene Partridge Myer, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Dauphin Island, Alabama, on September 7, 2023. She leaves behind an incredible legacy and was truly cherished by all who knew her. She was beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a servant of Christ.

Clydene, known affectionately as "Gran" by so many, lived her life to the...

Joseph Salata

Sep 6, 2023

Joseph Salata, known affectionately as Joe, passed away on September 6, 2023, in Mobile, AL.

He was born on August 25, 1986, in Mobile, AL. Joe attended Murphy High School and received his education there. Joe was a dedicated tax preparer who worked alongside his grandfather during tax season for many years. Throughout his life, he displayed a big heart...

Miriam Langley

Sep 6, 2023

Miriam LaVoy Langley, 89, of Mobile passed away on September 6, 2023 at her daughter's home in Fairhope, AL while surrounded by her loving family.

 

Miriam was born on November 15, 1933 in Netwon, Mississippi to Vernon and Ludie Nichols. After high school, she married Billy Joe Langley and they shared 68 wonderful years of marriage together while raising...