Obituaries

Helen Williams

Dec 17, 2017

Helen "Faye" Taylor Williams, a native of Mobile, Al was born on January 02,1938 to Paul Elmer Taylor and Ruby Louise Ulmer. Faye was a long time resident of Chickasaw, AL and was a 1957 graduate of C.F. Vigor High School. She was an avid Alabama football fan. Faye loved shopping ,watching her favorite TV shows and spending time...

Nelda Whitfield

Dec 17, 2017

Nelda Turner Pugh Whitfield, was born on July 15, 1936. She married William E. Whitfield, Jr. from Visalia, California, a newly commissioned U.S. Marine Corp Pilot on October 24, 1954 in Dauphin Way Baptist Church by Dr. Harold Seever. After the service tour they moved to Fullerton, Calif. in 1957. In 1966, her husband Bill was called into the...

Josephine Hughes

Dec 16, 2017

Josephine Crigler Hughes, age 78, died on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Mobile, AL. She was born in Columbus, MS, then lived in Crawford, MS before relocating to Mobile with her family when she was three years old. She was the youngest of seven children and graduated from Murphy High School. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister,...

Irma Cosby

Dec 14, 2017

COSBY Mar. 2, 1928-Dec. 14, 2017 Irma Gay Cosby, age 89, a resident of Semmes, AL, passed away peacefully Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph "Josey" Mitchell Reynolds and Alba Victoria Smith Reynolds; her husband, Mack Cosby; her son, Paul Herndon; brothers, Henry "Johnny" Reynolds, Darrell Reynolds and Josey "Joe Baby" Reynolds;...

Gerald Hamilton

Dec 13, 2017

HAMILTON Sept. 7, 1938-Dec. 13, 2017 Gerald Monroe "Tugboat" Hamilton, 79, of Irvington, AL passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Gerald retired from the United States Coast Guard as a Chief Bosin-Mate after 26 years of service. During his tour of duty he was awarded five Good Conduct Awards and the Governor's Award on May 19, 1978 in Montgomery,...

Edgar Hathaway

Dec 13, 2017

Private Services

James Herrington

Dec 12, 2017

HERRINGTON Aug. 17, 1962-Dec. 12, 2017 James Brian Herrington, a native of Joliet, IL and current resident of Theodore, AL, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at the age of 55. He was a hard worker at Veolia Environmental Services, and in his spare time, enjoyed playing poker, golf and was an avid Alabama football fan. ROLL TIDE!!! He leaves...

Phyllis Campbell

Dec 12, 2017

Phyllis Scott Campbell gained her wings on December 12, 2017 in Mobile AL. She was a native resident of Talladega, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, James David Campbell, and her parents, AJ and Jean Scott. She leaves behind three daughters, Tracey Bartson (Robbie), Davenna Carwie (Tom) and Dreama Childress (Terrell) and her grandchildren, Daniel,Trenton, Andrew,...

Elmer Little, Jr.

Dec 11, 2017

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Saturday, December 16, 2017 12 - 2:00 PM Service Funeral Service Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Saturday, December 16, 2017 2:00 PM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens Mausoleum 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Jean Owen

Dec 11, 2017

Jean Kitchens Owen passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at her home in Gulf Shores, Al, surrounded by her family. She was born in Aldridge, AL to Drennen Daniel Kitchens and Altie Mae Majors Kitchens. Her family moved to Mobile, AL when she was a child. She was a 1950 graduate of Murphy High School. She married her high...

Henry Smith

Dec 10, 2017

SMITH June 27, 1917-Dec. 10, 2017 Henry Wilson Smith was born June 27, 1917 in Cherokee County, AL. He was the eldest son of Hollis Washington Smith and Edna Lee Faulkner Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a wonderful wife of 70 years, Cammie "Sallie" McAdams Smith. His survivors include one son, Donald Keith...

Voncile Freeman

Dec 10, 2017

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Monday, December 18, 2017 1 - 2:00 PM Service Graveside Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Monday, December 18, 2017 2:00 PM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Leon Loewen

Dec 9, 2017

LOEWEN Aug. 3, 1942-Dec. 9, 2017 Leon Arthur Loewen, a native of Pensacola, FL and longtime resident of Chickasaw, AL, died Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the age of 75. He was a retired Purchasing Agent for International Paper Company and a US Navy veteran. He enjoyed fishing and playing golf. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Ronnie Murph

Dec 9, 2017

Ronnie Arvin Murph, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Ronnie was a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL. He married Sonya Box Murph on June 22, 1990. He was a member of Woodridge Baptist Church. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father, son, brother and friend to many. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and the...

George Tudor

Dec 9, 2017

TUDOR Mr. George J. Tudor, a native of Romania and a longtime resident of Mobile County, Alabama, died on Saturday, December 9, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Tudor; one sister, Elana Tudor and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home at 12 noon. Visitation will...

Aline Barnes

Dec 8, 2017

BARNES Aline Barnes a native of Goodway, Al and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Friday, December 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Barnes, parents, Clarence and Addie Matheny and brother, Raymond Matheny. She is survived by five children, Carolyn Elmore, Patricia Mathers, Geralyn Perkins, Shelia Logan and Michelle Barnes; one sister, Brenda...

Jennie Robertson

Dec 7, 2017

Some knew her by Mrs. Jennie, some by Mrs. Robertson, and others by Mamaw, and of course, Momma. If you knew her at all, consider yourself blessed. Born in 1931, Jennie Lee Harp Robertson, aged 86, died peacefully on December 7, 2017 at her home, surrounded by family. Her job on earth complete, she crossed Jordan from Nicholl Drive...

Manuel Cepeda

Dec 6, 2017

Manuel Nicholas Cepeda, age 100, died on December 6, 2017 in Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Cepeda was the son of Victor Manuel and Ena Garrett Cepeda. Prior to his move to Mobile, Mr. Cepeda was a long time resident of Ocala, Florida where he met and married his wife Rose Jackson Cepeda. Mr. Cepeda was a graduate of the University...

Byron Donaldson, Jr.

Dec 6, 2017

Byron Wallace Donaldson, Jr., 74, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at home with his wife by his side. He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Sharon (Mitchell) Donaldson; his daughter, Cathy (Ed) McGaughy; his son, Michael (Jessica) Donaldson; brother, Tom (Cathy) Donaldson and sister, Nancy (Glenn) Vickery; six grandchildren, 2 nieces and 1 nephew. Byron is preceded in death...

Wynona Hodges

Dec 6, 2017

Wynona Mae Hodges - a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday morning, December 6, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Wynona was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved Alabama football and NASCAR. She could recite SEC football statistics, and tell you who the leader was in the NASCAR cup chase. She was preceded in death...