Obituaries

Carolyn Crane

Nov 12, 2017

Rev. Carolyn Louise Ward Crane of Mobile, AL, passed away on November 12, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 28, 1937, Rev. Carolyn lived most of her life in Mobile. One of the few women serving in ministry in Mobile in the 1970s, Rev. Carolyn was a true pioneer, founding Unity Christ Church of Truth in...

Walter Spragg

Nov 11, 2017

Walter Stephen Spragg 1947-2017 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Theodore, AL died on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the age of 70. Mr. Spragg was a Sunday School Teacher and loved being outdoors. He also loved spending time with his family. He was a State Auditor with the State of Alabama for 41 years. He is...

Patsy Arras

Nov 10, 2017

Patsy Arras, age 74, a lifelong resident of Mobile, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2017. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kelly Lorraine Bedsole. She is survived by her husband, William Arras Sr. Five children, son Jason (Wendy) Bedsole, daughter Tracie (James) Faessel, daughter Jo (Durwood) Boswell,...

Wilma Desak

Nov 9, 2017

On Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 5:15 PM we lost our beloved Matriarch Wilma Desak, who died peacefully in her sleep at her daughter's home in Anthony, FL. She spent her final years being lovingly cared for by her daughter, Laree, and surrounded by her family. Wilma was born on November 23, 1923 in Butler, Alabama. She graduated from...

James Longino, Jr.

Nov 8, 2017

James Absolum Longino Jr, (83) husband of Elizabeth Jane (Howard) of Mobile, Alabama, was promoted to glory on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Born September 22, 1934 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he was the son of James A. Longino, Sr & Monica C. (Farrar). Jim and his wife Jane served as Salvation Army officers from 1957-1974. His first retirement was...

Mary Prewitt

Nov 7, 2017

Mary Thompson Prewitt 1947-2017 A native of Columbia, MS and resident of Theodore, AL died on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the age of 70. Mrs. Prewitt loved crafting, yard sales and cooking. She was an avid quilter and was a member of Sassy Stitchers who made quilts of valor for vets. She is survived by her husband of...

Nancy Cramer

Nov 6, 2017

Nancy Cramer Mrs. Nancy Ruth Carroll Cramer, a resident of Theodore passed peacefully from this life on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the age of 75. Born to Irving and Beatrice Carroll on February 1, 1942 in Long Beach, California, Nancy was the third born of five siblings. She married James Cramer on June 28, 1969, and in 1971...

Michael Bray

Nov 6, 2017

BRAY Sept. 25, 1954-Nov. 6, 2017 Michael Benton Bray, born in Mobile, AL and current resident of Theodore, AL, died peacefully at home Monday, November 6, 2017 at the age of 63. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Benton Bray and Dorothy Lee Bray and his brother, Nolan Joseph Bray. His survivors include his wife, Ola...

Pauline Cowart

Nov 6, 2017

Pauline Cowart, longtime resident of the Dawes community, passed away November 6, 2017, at her home. She was born July 16, 1922, in Gainesville, Florida. She was a devoted homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, William S. and Eula Heard, husband, Thomas E. Cowart Sr. and son Charles W. Cowart. She is also preceded in death...

Brenda Cowart

Nov 5, 2017

COWART Brenda White Cowart - Born August 7th, 1954 to Richard White Sr. and Mildred Pierce White along with her twin Glenda White Hinton. She passed Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 2:30am while at home. Brenda was preceded in death by her mother Mildred Pierce White, she was survived by her daughter, April and Jeffery Boddie; grandson, Lathan Chandler...

Hughie Hammac

Nov 4, 2017

Hughie Jackson Hammac Hughie "Jack" Hammac passed away in Mobile, AL, Saturday, November 4, 2017, at the age of 74, with his family by his side. Jack was born on May 31, 1943, in Century, Florida. He grew up in Mobile, Alabama, attending Baker High school where he played football and basketball. On October 23, 1960, he married his...

Donald Perez

Nov 4, 2017

Donald Edward Perez, 85 Donald Edward Perez, formally from Mobile, AL., passed away in Tampa, FL, Saturday, November 4, 2017. Donald was born May 9, 1932 in New Orleans, LA to Clarence and Eula (Richards) Perez. He graduated in 1954 from Tulane University with a degree in chemical engineering from the School of Science and Engineering. Donald was employed...

Noah Faggard, Jr.

Nov 4, 2017

Noah Levert "Lucky" Faggard, Jr. 90, a lifelong resident of the Mobile, AL area and who resided in Coden, AL, died November 4, 2017. He was born February 20, 1927 in Mobile, AL, the oldest of 5 children. He married Jean Jones in Lucedale, MS on January 13, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah L....

Annie Sprong

Nov 2, 2017

Annie Evon Sprong 1939-2017 A native of Pike County, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at the age of 78. Mrs. Sprong is survived by her husband, Spencer Sprong; daughter, Linda Doran; brother, Jimmy Whittington. Graveside services and interment are scheduled for Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 2:00 PM in Mobile Memorial Gardens....

Francis Cayton

Nov 1, 2017

Francis Lynwood Cayton, 82, passed away peacefully Monday, November1, in Mobile. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances of 43 years; mother, Olivette Cayton; sister Dorothy York, and brothers John B. Cayton, Jr, Donald J. Cayton and Thomas O. Cayton. He is survived by his son Francis .L Cayton, Jr. (Frankie); sister Shirley C. McDonald; granddaughter Briana...

Molly Lauland

Nov 1, 2017

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Monday, November 6, 2017 12 - 2:00 PM Service Funeral Service Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Monday, November 6, 2017 2:00 PM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Jane Cooner

Oct 30, 2017

COONER Jan. 25, 1936-Oct. 30, 2017 Jane Faye Polk Cooner, a lifetime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at the age of 81. She was a retired realtor and former bookkeeper for Cooner Roofing and Siding Co. She loved animals and enjoyed traveling, cooking, the beach, flowers and spending quality time with her family. She...

William Sutley

Oct 30, 2017

SUTLEY Sept. 21, 1947-Oct. 30, 2017 William "Bill" Harris Sutley, age 70, passed away October 30, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 21, 1947 to the late Charles and Frances Sutley. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Judy Rae Sutley; two sons, Andy (Jenny) Sutley and Chad (Lauren) Sutley; four grandsons, Ebby,...

Gregory Toomey

Oct 29, 2017

TOOMEY Gregory Allen Toomey, a native of Atmore, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Sunday October 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, William S. Toomey, Jr. He is survived by three children, Michelle LaGreco, April L. Moore and Jessica Abbott; his mother, Joan Toomey; one sister, Kathleen Odom; two brothers, William Brian...

Helena Hanford

Oct 29, 2017

A native of Savannah Ga and a resident of Mobile AL passed away Oct 29,2017 at age 74. She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred W. & Lutrelle Snedeker, sister Claire Smith and her only son Douglas Jones. She is survived by her daughter Marcia Jones (Ray) Starling, grandsons Jordan Starling (Trisha), Eric Starling (Ashley) Mobile AL,...