Obituaries

Herman Johnston

Jan 4, 2018

Herman Mitchell Johnston 1925 - 2018 A native of Itta Bena, MS and resident of Prattville, AL died on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the age of 92. Mr. Johnston was a veteran of the United States Navy in WWII, having served two years in the Pacific Combat Zone as a Pharmacist Mate 2nd Class. He graduated in 1949...

Ann Johnston

Jan 3, 2018

Ann Johnston date of birth April 5, 1934, went to her heavenly home on Jan 3 rd 2018. Born to Raymond and Ora Thompson of Selma Alabama. Preceded in death by John Henry Jones Senior. Also preceded in death by her mom and dad Ora and Raymond Thompson, one daughter Paula Johnston, and numerous brothers and sisters. Survived by...

Mary South

Jan 3, 2018

Mary Cowart South 1942 - 2018 A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at the age of 75. Mrs. South was a seamstress who loved to sew having made numerous Mardi Gras gowns. She loved gardening and cooking. She was active in her church at First Baptist Church Tillman's Corner. She is survived...

Mary Whatley

Jan 3, 2018

WHATLEY Mrs. Mary C. Whatley, born on April 3, 1948 in Monroeville, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Defoe, step-child, Robert Chris Whatley and grandchild, Brianna Baker. Mrs. Whatley is survived by her husband of thirty-four and one-half years, Robert Whatley; two children,...

Jan Neece

Jan 2, 2018

NEECE Sept. 7, 1949-Jan. 2, 2018 Jan Myers Neece, passed away at her home in Irvington, AL on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the age of 68. She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmadge Jefferson Myers and Margaret Stewart Myers, and her sisters, Carrie Nell Myers and Lucille Overby. Her survivors include her loving soulmate, Barry "Pete"...

Theresa Hamm

Jan 2, 2018

Theresa Robertson Hamm, 57 left this life on Tuesday 1/2/2018 to be with her parents Jimmy and Lavada Bray. She is also preceded in in death by her brothers Buddy and Bo Robertson. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Rae and her children Jennifer (Channing) Lunsford and Troy (Angel) Hamm, Joshua Rae and her grandchildren Drew, Will, Aubrey,...

Johnny Antley

Jan 2, 2018

Johnny L. Antley 1955 - 2018 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Theodore, AL died on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the age of 62. Mr. Antley was a member of the Mobile Pops and loved playing the drums. He was member of the Tillman's Corner Chamber of Commerce. He was involved with exchange students, loved his...

Paul Moss

Jan 1, 2018

Paul Lucas Moss, a native of Mobile, Alabama passed away at the age of 72 on January 1, 2018 at a local hospital. Always known for his quick witted humor and jovial style, he could definitely bring a spirit of fun to all those around him. Everyone in life has a special talent and that was most assuredly Paul's...

Clara Walker

Jan 1, 2018

WALKER Mrs. Clara S. Walker, was born March 13, 1940 in Greenville, AL. She went to her new home on Monday January 1, 2018. Leaving behind to miss her is her loving husband of 61 years, Tom Walker; five children, Jerry Walker Stan (Donna) Walker, Tangie (Ronnie) Few, Susie (Jim) Cooper and Chris (Dara) Walker; ten grandchildren, Zack (Jennifer)...

Joan Norris

Dec 29, 2017

NORRIS Oct. 6, 1959-Dec. 29, 2017 Joan Elizabeth Norris, a longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died Friday, December 29, 2017 at the age of 58. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Ray Norris, Sr., and her brother, Cecil Ray Norris, Jr. Her survivors include her mother, Elizabeth Ann Webb (Vincent) Lyons; brother, Rodney W. (Melissa) Norris;...

Ruby Hickox

Dec 29, 2017

RUBY ELLEN PHILLIPS HICKOX Dec. 1, 1929-Dec. 29, 2017 Proverbs 31:10-31New King James Version The Virtuous Wife 10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. Ruby Ellen Hickox peacefully returned to her heavenly home on December 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. Ruby was a devoted wife to her husband Skeet Hickox for...

Martha Kearney

Dec 28, 2017

Mrs. Martha Ann McDonald Kearney - a native and resident of Mobile, Alabama died early Thursday morning 12/28/2017 at Covenant Care hospice in Providence Hospital in Mobile. She was the beloved wife of James Dale Kearney and is survived by her son Jay McDonald Kearney of Mobile; 2 grandchildren who reside in Florida, nephew Alfred Cowley of Daphne, Alabama...

John Higby

Dec 27, 2017

HIGBY, SR. Aug. 22, 1928-Dec. 27, 2017 John Donald Higby, Sr., a native of Bay Minette, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the age of 89. John was employed by The Gulf Mobile and Ohio Railroad, later Illinois Central Gulf, for 37 years. His survivors include his wife of 69 years, Carolyn...

Gloria Hays

Dec 26, 2017

Gloria Jean Sandretto Hays, 72 of Semmes, AL passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at a local hospital. "Jeanie" is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Evelyn Sandretto; brother, Joe Eddie and her son, Richard. She is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" Hays; daughters, Susan (John) Wood and Kristin (Janet) Hays; grandchildren, Christopher (Taylor) Lancaster,...

Emma Terlouw

Dec 26, 2017

TERLOUW Apr. 20, 1935-Dec. 26, 2017 Emma Jean Barbre Terlouw, a native of Marion, VA and longtime resident of Bayou La Batre, AL, entered glory on December 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Emmett Teun "Tony" Terlouw; her parents, John Barbre and Oma Lee Barbre Moser; three brothers, Roy Barbre, Robert Barbre...

Marilyn Phelps

Dec 24, 2017

PHELPS Nov. 26, 1948-Dec. 24, 2017 Marilyn Robertson Wigger Phelps, a native of Gallion, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the age of 69. Marilyn grew up in Gallion and Greensboro, AL and loved living the "country Life". Her first pet was a lamb and, during her younger years, her main entertainment...

Jeanette Wiggins

Dec 24, 2017

Jeanette Ward Wiggins went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2017. She was born April 8, 1944. She was an exceptional wife and mother who loved the Lord and had a true servants heart. No matter what she faced, you always saw Jesus love and peace in her everything she did. She always gave selflessly to others...

Fred Goodman, Sr.

Dec 24, 2017

Fred B Goodman B.7/5/32 D.12/24/17 Korean War Veteran Air Force Beloved husband,father and grandfather.A successful business man for over 50 years.Self taught (on the job) carpenter,plumber and electrician,there wasn't much he couldn't do when he put his mind too it. Loved his family deeply,there wasn't anything he wouldn't do when called on or even if he wasn't,he was always...

Betty Spence

Dec 23, 2017

Betty Smith Spence, a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord on December 23, 2017 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Spence, and her parents, Raymond and Zettie Smith. She is survived by her son, Chuck Spence, brothers Raymond Smith, and Donald Ray Smith & wife,...

Siegfried Schapals

Dec 23, 2017

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Tuesday, January 9, 2018 10 - 12:00 PM Service Funeral Service Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:00 PM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619