Obituaries

William Elmore

William Elmore

May 28, 2018

ELMORE Jan. 17, 1929-May 28, 2018 William Kimbrough Elmore, a native of Frankville, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, May 28, 2018 at the age of 89. He was a veteran of the US Army, with over 20 years of service; loved to travel; bowling and attending functions at the Connie Hudson Mobile Regional Senior Community...

Clyde Ware

Clyde Ware

May 28, 2018

CLYDE S. WARE June 13, 1924 ~ May 28, 2018 Mrs. Esther Clyde Shaw Ware, a native of Coffeeville, MS and a resident of Mobile, AL since 1961, died peacefully at her home on Monday, May 28, 2018. Mrs. Ware was a longtime, faithful member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church where she volunteered countless hours serving others. She perfectly...

Gerald Brooks

Gerald Brooks

May 28, 2018

GERALD BROOKS Aug. 6, 1937 ~ May 28, 2018 Mr. Gerald Brooks, age 80, of Theodore, AL, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. He was born and raised in Clay County, Alabama before enlisting in the United States Army. He honorably served his country most of his life in the United States Army and Army National Guard. Gerald was...

Mildred Lee

Mildred Lee

May 26, 2018

Mildred Ruth Lee November 22, 1920 - May 26, 2018 Mildred Ruth Lee, a native of Jasper, Alabama and a long time resident of Chickasaw, Alabama, passed away on May 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney Roy Williams and Effie Alice Williams, husband, Harvey Marlin Lee, her daughter, Ann Lee McDonnell, two brothers and...

Thomas Forsberg, Jr.

Thomas Forsberg, Jr.

May 24, 2018

Thomas Kenneth Forsberg Jr. (born February 3rd, 1961) went to heaven to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 24th, 2018. Tommy, as he was known by family and friends, was an avid computer geek and was an expert in computer maintenance and repairs. He not only adored his friends and family, but also his beloved cats, Merlin, Hermione and...

Jason Smith

Jason Smith

May 23, 2018

SMITH Jason Paul Smith, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died on Wednesday, May 23, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Jerry, Sr. and Carol Smith; four sisters, Debbie Stokes, Theresa Harvison, Kelly D'Angelo and Laura Ayer; two brothers, Jerry V. Smith, Jr. and Jeffery Smith; two aunts, Virginia Blackburn and Mary Trosclair, uncles, cousins and other...

Betty Robinson

Betty Robinson

May 23, 2018

ROBINSON Sept. 26, 1934-May 23, 2018 Betty Dean Johnson Robinson, a native of Argo, AL and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the age of 83. She was a substitute teacher at Theodore High School for many years; was an accomplished seamstress; enjoyed making craft and was a member of the Port City Crafts....

Faye Boster

Faye Boster

May 21, 2018

BOSTER Faye Alice Sellars Boster died May 21, 2018. Mother Faye, as she was lovingly known by her family, was born in Opp, Alabama on March 15, 1936 to Josh and Hazel Sellars. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-two (42) years, Hal Boster, on February 17, 2011. She was a 1958 graduate of Auburn University...

Zachary Rosson

Zachary Rosson

May 21, 2018

ROSSON July 23, 2002-May 21, 2018 Zachary Keith "Zach" Rosson, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died suddenly on Monday, May 21, 2018. His survivors include his mother, Sherrie Mae Salata Rosson; maternal grandparents, Joseph Anthony Salata and Marie Laired Salata; one sister, Andrea Rosson, and her fiancée, Dustin Hunt; cousins, Anthony and Robin, Joseph, Jonathan and...

James Davis

James Davis

May 20, 2018

DAVIS Mar. 3, 1937-May 20, 2018 James Robert Davis, a native of Tuscaloosa, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the age of 81. He was a member of Oak Park Church of God; enjoyed fishing and collecting antiques and was an avid Alabama Football fan. He was a former employee of Coca...

Hester Rowell

Hester Rowell

May 20, 2018

Hester Ann Rowell 1936 - 2018 A native of Warren, AR and resident of Mobile, AL died on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at the age of 81. Mrs. Rowell worked in the Jewelry department at Sears and later was a bank teller at First National Bank. She and Mr. Rowell were members of AACA local antique car club. She...

Elizabeth Howard

Elizabeth Howard

May 19, 2018

ELIZABETH "SUSIE" LEE HOWARD Oct. 8, 1952 - May 19, 2018 Elizabeth "Susie" Lee Howard, age 65, of Mobile passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Mobile Infirmary. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Sidney F. Howard; sons, William D. Howard and Edward R. Howard; grandchildren, Sidney J. Howard and Kalisa F. Howard; and brother, Otis...

Anna Solomon

Anna Solomon

May 17, 2018

Lorraine Nicholas Solomon peacefully passed away May 17, 2018. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years J. C. (Jake) Solomon and her parents, Edward James Sr. and Anna Belle Nicholas. She is survived by her three children, Scott Solomon (Joanne), Steve Solomon (Rene') and Lauren Musgrove. Seven grandchildren, Christopher, Natalie, Amanda, Anna, Billy, Adam...

Elfriede Horton

Elfriede Horton

May 16, 2018

HORTON Oct. 8, 1941-May 16, 2018 Elfriede Margarete Horton, a native of Berlin, Germany and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at the age of 76. She attended Our Savior Catholic Church, was an accomplished seamstress and artist and enjoyed the outdoors. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Oswald Heinrich Schmidt and...

Grady Boggan

Grady Boggan

May 16, 2018

GRADY WAYNE BOGGAN Aug. 21, 1931 ~ May 16, 2018 Grady Wayne Boggan, age 86, of Mobile, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Lynwood Nursing Home. He was a longtime member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church and retired after 40 years as a Certified Public Accountant. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Overstreet and his...

Carolyn Cain

Carolyn Cain

May 15, 2018

CAIN Mar. 9, 1947-May 15, 2018 Carolyn Houston Cain passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She retired from Liberty National Life Insurance Company after 25 years of service. After leaving the insurance industry, Carolyn went back to school at the age of 47....

Carole Wright

Carole Wright

May 13, 2018

Carole Loraine Morgan Wright 1942 - 2018 A native of Butler, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the age of 76. Mrs. Wright loved fishing, shopping and Alabama football. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Vermer Morgan. She is survived by a brother, Timothy (Kathy) Morgan; step children,...

Charles Whatley

Charles Whatley

May 12, 2018

WHATLEY Apr. 29, 1941-May 12, 2018 Charles Afton Whatley, a native of Deland, FL and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the age of 77. Charlie was a real estate investor; a US Army Veteran; a member of Calvary Assembly of God; was an accomplished musician and played the saxophone with The Worship Team...

Betty Jones

Betty Jones

May 11, 2018

JONES June 21, 1933 - May 11, 2018 Betty Mae McCurdy Jones, aged 84, of Mobile, AL died Thursday, May 11, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born June 21, 1933 to Charles McCurdy & Ruth Berkley. She was a graduate of Ligonier Valley High School and served in the U.S. Air Force where she met...

Robert Lowell

Robert Lowell

May 10, 2018

LOWELL Oct. 22, 1924-May 10, 2018 Robert Edward Lowell, Sr. passed into the Lord's presence Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the age of 93. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Ralph and Francis Lowell; his sister and brother, Evelyn Lowell Trainor and Gordon Camille (Boots) Lowell; and his beloved wife of 67 years, Lillie Mae Hilburn Lowell....