Obituaries

Doris Pettis

Doris Pettis

Mar 25, 2018

PETTIS Doris "Faye" Sheffield Pettis, age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at her home in West Mobile, AL surrounded by her children. She was born on November 25, 1947. Faye graduated from Satsuma High School in 1967 and worked at Bruno's, INC. for forty one years before retiring. She enjoyed an array of things: working...

Walter Richardson

Walter Richardson

Mar 25, 2018

RICHARDSON May 4, 1934-March 25,2018 Walter Eugene Richardson, age 83, a native of Coden and resident of Irvington, Al, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 25, 2018 to be with the Lord. He was born on May 4, 1934 as the oldest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene S. and Martha M. Hebert Richardson,...

Carole Knudsen

Carole Knudsen

Mar 24, 2018

Carole Claudia Knudsen, a native of Pocahontas, IA, and long-time resident of Mobile, died at home on Saturday March, 24, 2018 at the age of 84. Carole was born on June 7, 1933 to Claude and Minnie Camper. She graduated from Des Moines Township High School in May 1951 where she was captain of the basketball team and student...

Randolph Williams, Jr.

Randolph Williams, Jr.

Mar 22, 2018

Randolph M. Williams Jr. "Buddy" passed away peacefully at his home in Theodore, AL on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the age of 84. A United States Army Veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a member of Abba Shrine, 7701 Hitt Rd. Mobile, AL 36695. Randolph Jr. was also a member of the Masonic Pentalpha Lodge...

Leonard Hart

Leonard Hart

Mar 21, 2018

Leonard Hoopes Hart, 74, of Mobile, AL passed away at 11:53 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was born February 7, 1944 in Wendell, Idaho to Glen Robert Hart and Gwendolyn Irene Hoopes Hart.He received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from the University of Idaho in 1966, attended law school for a year, and later earned a Master's Degree...

James Sweatman

James Sweatman

Mar 19, 2018

JAMES EDWARD SWEATMAN James Edward "Jim" Sweatman went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, March 19, 2018. He was 86. He was born to Eddie Wesley and Lota Ellis Sweatman on September 28, 1931, in Camden, Arkansas. He graduated from Camden High School in 1949 and shortly thereafter enlisted in the United States Air...

Beverly Smith

Beverly Smith

Mar 17, 2018

SMITH Dec. 28, 1946-Mar. 17, 2018 Beverly Ann Thornton Smith, a native of Ferriday, LA and longtime resident of Chickasaw, AL, died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Henry Thornton, III and Addie Jane McLeod Thornton; her husband, William Cohen Smith, Jr.; her son, Timothy Smith; her...

Noreen Howell

Noreen Howell

Mar 17, 2018

Noreen Kay Wiggins Howell (RN) July 1, 1954- March 17, 2018, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on March 17, 2018. Noreen was born in Springfield, OH, but had been a resident of the Mobile area for many years. She graduated from Davidson High School in 1972 as well as Southwest State Technical School (LPN) and Bishop...

James Putnoky

James Putnoky

Mar 17, 2018

PUTNOKY James Ernest Putnoky, longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 17th, 2018, surrounded by family at the age of 70 years.Born on May 9, 1947 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, he was destined to make his mark on this world in brave and fearless ways. He honorably served his country as a Marine and fought in...

Francis Duffy

Francis Duffy

Mar 15, 2018

Francis Anthony Duffy 1932 - 2018 A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the age of 86. Mr. Duffy was a loving Father and Husband who had a stern hand and a soft heart, whose home was open to everyone. He was an avid Alabama football fan. He is survived by his...

Jimmie Palmero

Jimmie Palmero

Mar 15, 2018

PALMERO Jimmie Alvin Palmero, 80, passed away on March 15, 2018 in Mobile, AL. Born in Smithville, Texas, He was the son of Ernest and Frances Palmero. He graduated from University of Alabama. He worked for years as a social worker for the state of Alabama. He is survived by his children Kelly Weinheimer (spouse: Larry Weinheimer), Michael Palmero,...

Edith Berry

Edith Berry

Mar 15, 2018

Mrs. Edith M. Berry (born 5 July 1917, in Coldwater, Tate Co, MS) died on Thursday, 15 March 2017, in Mobile, AL. She was 100 years old. Olive Branch, MS, was her childhood home, and she and her husband moved to Mobile and settled in 1959. She was a member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church, where she taught children's...

Therese Rauch

Therese Rauch

Mar 13, 2018

RAUCH Nov. 10, 1925-Mar. 113, 2018 Therese Mary Heath Rauch, 92, entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Tuesday, March 13, 2018. She was a native of Ocean Springs, MS; was raised in New Orleans, LA and was a longtime resident of Mobile, AL. She lived her last years at Live Oaks in Foley, AL. Therese...

Ben Gray

Ben Gray

Mar 13, 2018

Ben Harrison Gray 1975 - 2018 A native of Mobile AL and resident of Coden, AL died on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the age of 42. Ben was an avid Auburn fan. He was preceded in death by his father, Lynn Harrison Gray; grandparents, Marie and Thad Gray, Amy and James Wood. He is survived by his mother,...

Jaxson Poole

Jaxson Poole

Mar 12, 2018

Jaxson Connor Poole He had his Father's heart…..his Mother's ways E.J.'s chin and Landon's eyes Very perfect features…..and skin so fair The endless sorrow in our hearts began the day we had to part A precious child known by many Our little one now with wings, is an angel who flew too soon Each night we seek you in...

George Massengale

George Massengale

Mar 11, 2018

A native of Hattiesburg, MS and resident of Mobile, AL died on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the age of 92. Mr. Massengale was a veteran of the United States Navy in WWII. He loved bowling and fishing and he worked 42 years in the construction business. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Faye Massengale. He...

Benjamin Thomas

Benjamin Thomas

Mar 11, 2018

THOMAS Benjamin Lamont Thomas, age 67, died on Sunday March 11, 2018. Lamont was born in Mobile, Alabama on November 20, 1950 to the late Benjamin Franklin Thomas and Audie Mae Thomas. He is survived by his sister, Allie Webb, brother in law Nolan Webb and brother, Frank Thomas of Semmes, Alabama along with many nieces and nephews who...

Thomas Christian, Sr.

Thomas Christian, Sr.

Mar 10, 2018

Thomas Gordon Christian, Sr., passed away peacefully on March 10, 2018 in Mobile, AL surrounded by friends and family. "Tommy" was born August 11, 1946 in Mobile, AL to Marion Walter Christian and Ida Isabelle Thomas Christian. He was a 1964 graduate of Semmes High School and joyfully married Beverly Ann Sowell Christian on June 26, 1965 at Crichton...

Thelma Murray

Thelma Murray

Mar 10, 2018

MURRAY Nov. 24, 1923-Mar. 10, 2018 Thelma Anderson Murray, age 94, a longtime resident of Theodore, AL departed this life peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Thelma retired from Keesler Air Force Base after many years of service. She enjoyed gardening her flowers, cooking her famous gumbo and Braves baseball. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie...

Mary Waite

Mary Waite

Mar 9, 2018

WAITE Jan. 19, 1925-Mar. 9, 2018 Mary Katherine Beeson Waite, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 9, 2018. Mary was born in Chatfield, AR, was raised in Holly Bluff, MS and was a longtime resident of Mobile, AL. She was the daughter of Lee Roy and Mae Elizabeth Beeson. She married Leon Waite in...