Obituaries

Arva South

Arva South

Jan 19, 2018

Arva Jo Miller South, born December 1, 1936 in Mobile, AL to Carlos Daniel Miller and Rubye Inez Perdue Miller, died January 19, 2018. Arva Jo is survived by her sister Johnnie Ann Miller Smith of Pensacola, FL., along with a multitude of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She spent the better part of her 81 years...

Faye Malone

Faye Malone

Jan 17, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce that Faye Owens Malone went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17th 2018 at the age of 82. She passed peacefully with family at her side. Faye was born October 12th 1935 to Ann and John Owens. She was a lifelong resident of Mobile where she has been happily married...

Bennie Howell, Sr.

Bennie Howell, Sr.

Jan 16, 2018

Bennie Earl Howell, Sr., age 80, hometown Wilmer, AL, passed away at home in Mobile, AL on January 16, 2018. Survived by his wife, Joyce L. Howell, he was a Health Specialist III & Environmentalist for 28 yrs. until retirement from The Mobile County Health Department. He was a member of Wilmer First Baptist Church. He was preceded in...

Bennie Howell

Bennie Howell

Jan 16, 2018

Bennie Howell of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Jan 16, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dorothy Sawyer

Dorothy Sawyer

Jan 15, 2018

Dorothy May "Dot/Dottie" Hinton Sawyer, 90, a long-time resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully at Providence Hospital on Monday, January 15, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Aubrey Bernie Sawyer, Sr., and is survived by two children Kathleen Anne "Kathy" White (Tom) and Aubrey Bernie Sawyer, Jr. (Cindy, deceased), four grandchildren Aubrey Bernie Sawyer...

Susie Halstead

Susie Halstead

Jan 15, 2018

Susie J. Halstead 1934 - 2018 A native of Spring Valley MN and resident of Mobile, AL died on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the age of 83. Mrs. Halstead loved plants and loved decorating her house. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Merlin Halstead; daughter, Barbara (Ken) Fortner; grandchildren, Kristen (Johnie) Corn and Aaron (Amy)...

Johnnie Sheffield, Sr.

Johnnie Sheffield, Sr.

Jan 15, 2018

SHEFFIED, SR. Apr. 15, 1930-Jan. 15, 2018 Johnnie "Buck" Clifton Sheffield, Sr., a native of Thomasville, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully in his home Monday, January 15, 2018 at the age of 87. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Korean War on the front lines. He retired from Bell South...

Joseph Mele

Joseph Mele

Jan 12, 2018

MELE Jan. 29, 1932-Jan. 12, 2018 Joseph Charles Mele, PhD, a native of Hammond, LA and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, January 12, 2018 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony T. Mele and Cecelia Deliberto Mele; his wife, Dolly, and his two sons, Marc and Eric Mele. His survivors...

Ray Ott

Ray Ott

Jan 12, 2018

Ray Ott, a native and lifelong resident of Theodore, AL, passed away at his home on January 12, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was a talented woodworker and master gardener. He also enjoyed spending time on his shrimp boat with his brother, Herman as well other family members. He was member of The Baptist Chapel in Grand Bay...

Abner Jones, Iii

Abner Jones, Iii

Jan 11, 2018

Abner Clark Jones, III, husband of the late Joan Marie Jones went peacefully to be with our Lord on January 11, 2018 at the age of 76. Clark is survived by his two siblings: Robert Earl Jones of Sykesville, Maryland and Sarah Anne Smallwood of Houston, Texas; his daughters: Debbie Jones Pilot, Donna Jones Glaze, Diana Jones Johnson all...

Michael Henry

Michael Henry

Jan 11, 2018

HENRY July 21, 1964-Jan. 11, 2018 Michael Ray Henry, a native of Shreveport, LA and current resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 53. He was survived by his mother, Shelby Jean Shehan Dowling; step-father, Damien Dowling; brother, Keith Henry; aunt, Judy Turner; cousins, Ashton and Brandy; other relatives and friends. My Hunka,...

Dennis Destefano

Dennis Destefano

Jan 11, 2018

A native of Salisbury, MD and resident of Semmes, AL died on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 70. Mr. DeStefano loved football and people. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles and working with model train's. He enjoyed DIY projects and was considered a jack of all trades. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marcia...

Darlene Sterrette

Darlene Sterrette

Jan 10, 2018

STERRETTE Apr. 19, 1923-Jan 10, 2018 Cora Darlene Cain Sterrette, a native of Bybee, KY and current resident of Grand Bay, AL, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the age of 94. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Grand Bay; performed volunteer service for her community and church; managed the clothes closet at the church; enjoyed...

Charles Foster

Charles Foster

Jan 9, 2018

Charles Edward Foster, a native of Natchez, MS and resident of Mobile, AL, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2018, two days before his 91st birthday. Charles served in the army immediately following WWII prior to attending Copiah Lincoln Junior College in Wesson, MS where he met his wife, Julia. He worked for International Paper Company for 65 years...

Nellie Wainwright

Nellie Wainwright

Jan 8, 2018

Nellie "Elizabeth" Wainwright Sept. 27, 1934 - January 8, 2018 Mrs. Nellie Elizabeth Wainwright, age 83, a resident of Theodore, Alabama went to be with her Lord and Savior January 8, 2018. Mrs. Wainwright was preceded in death by her husband Willie W. Wainwright and son Willie "Joe" J. Wainwright. Ms. Wainwright and her husband operated Bill's Roller Rink...

Beatrice Mclain

Beatrice Mclain

Jan 8, 2018

MCLAIN Beatrice Taylor McLain, 95, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018 and is now with her Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Young Taylor and Minnie Mae Kenney Taylor, Waynesboro, MS. She was a long time resident of Mobile, AL, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years,...

Edwina Rogers

Edwina Rogers

Jan 7, 2018

ROGERS Mar. 4, 1923-Jan. 7, 2018 Edwina Kemp Rogers, a native of Crandall, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the age of 94. She was an active member of Riverside Baptist Church for many years, loved fishing, gardening, reading, cooking and spending quality time with her family. She was preceded in death...

William Mcmullan

William Mcmullan

Jan 7, 2018

McMULLAN William "Larry" McMullan January 2, 1946-January 7, 2018 He was born in Decatur, Mississippi. Larry passed away peacefully on January 7, 2018 at home with his wife and loved ones present. Larry was a commercial construction superintendent for many years in the Mobile and Baldwin County area. He served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. Larry...

Troy Dunnam, Jr.

Troy Dunnam, Jr.

Jan 7, 2018

DUNNAM, JR. Dec. 17, 1943-Jan. 7, 2018 Troy Hueston Dunnam, Jr., of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 with his family by his side. A celebration of his life will be held from the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the funeral...

Charlie Flowers

Charlie Flowers

Jan 5, 2018

Charlie Mae Shaw Flowers, (1935-2018) She was a native of Mobile, Alabama. She was born on March 26, 1935. She passed peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2018 at home with her love ones present. She was a faithful employee for Mobile National Linen Services for 38 years. She and her husband, Joseph E. (Joe) Flowers were married for 61...