Obituaries

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...

Shannon Montgomery

Dec 4, 2017

Shannon had a love for life, family, fishing and Mardi Gras and not necessarily in that order. You never knew what she was up to on a bright sunny day but you could place a safe bet the she was fishing or playing with the grand babies somewhere. Shannon loved her children, grandchildren and family very much. There was...

Linda Bailey

Dec 4, 2017

BAILEY Nov. 23, 1944-Dec. 4, 2017 Linda Carole Bailey, a native of Mobile, AL, was born on November 23, 1944 to Joseph David Bailey, Sr. and Annie Josephine Porter Bailey. Linda grew up in Chickasaw, AL and was a 1963 graduate of Vigor High School. She was an avid Alabama football fan, loved playing board games and especially loved...

Christa Lind

Dec 4, 2017

Christa Michelle Lind, age 16, was welcomed into the Lord's kingdom on December 4, 2017, the day before her 17th birthday of December 5. Christa was born in Mobile, AL and lived in Birmingham for most of her life where she was a student at Trussville and Vestavia Hills. Christa currently attended Bryant High School. Christa was active in...

James Thompson, Jr.

Dec 3, 2017

James Dark Thompson, Jr., known to everyone as Buddy passed away December 3, 2017, in Mobile Infirmary surrounded by his family. A native of Mobile, Al, and a 1968 graduate of Murphy High School where he played offensive tackle for the Panther football team and was chosen All City.In 1970 he married the love of his life, Janie Williams...

Linda Seibert

Dec 2, 2017

SEIBERT Feb. 13, 1950-Dec. 2, 2017 Linda Lee Swendson Seibert - a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday morning, December 2, 2017 in a tragic house fire. Linda worked for many years alongside her beloved father and brother in their family business, S&S Tile and Carpet. She was a devoted daughter, mother and grandmother. She loved...

Patsy Butcher

Dec 1, 2017

Patsy Jordan Butcher, a native of Columbia, MS. and a longtime resident of Mobile departed herearthly life on December 1, 2017. She retired from Gayfer's Department Store after 20 years of service and was a member of First Baptist Tillman's Corner. Her most cherished accomplishment was her family. There was nothing more important to her than her children, grandchildren...

Brandon Bailey

Nov 30, 2017

BAILEY May 28, 1983-Nov. 30, 2017 Brandon Michael Bailey, 34, of Mobile, AL died November 30, 2017. He was born May 28, 1983 in Mobile, AL, the son of Michael David Bailey and Becky Alane Quimby Bailey. He attended Mobile schools, Faulkner University, and the University of South Alabama. Brandon was a member of the Boy Scouts of America...

Donna Hewes

Nov 29, 2017

Donna Marie Hewes 1965-2017 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Theodore, AL died on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the age of 52. Miss Hewes was an avid cat lover. She also loved her church and puzzles. She is survived by her father, Ralph Hewes; step father and mother, Sonny and Jane Hanson; brother, David (Sherry) Hewes;...

Eubie Watson

Nov 29, 2017

WATSON July 13, 1953-Nov. 29, 2017 Eubie Melvin Watson, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the age of 64. Melvin retired from Ingall's Shipbuilding after 39 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eubie Hubert Watson and Ida Mae Griffin Watson. His survivors include his wife of...