Obituaries

Billie Duke

Billie Duke

Oct 18, 2017

A native of Gallatin, TN and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the age of 77. Mr. Duke was a veteran of the United States Army with the majority of his military service at the Redstone Arsenal. He spent 46 years with the Federal Aviation Administration where he was the Radar Sector Field Chief....

Mary Belcher

Mary Belcher

Oct 16, 2017

BELCHER Feb. 25, 1947-Oct. 16, 2017 Mary Ann Key Belcher, a native of Anniston, AL and current resident of Kushla, AL, died peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, October 16, 2017 at the age of 70. She was a member of Fountain of Life Church; was the coordinator of meals for families following funeral services; loved flowers; interior decorating;...

Milton Green

Milton Green

Oct 15, 2017

GREEN Jan. 29, 1921-Oct. 15, 2017 Milton Douglas Green, a native of Birmingham, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Houston, TX at the age of 96. He was an equal partner of Green Builders; built custom homes in the Mobile, AL area since 1948; was Past President of National Homebuilders' Association...

Royal Brightbill

Royal Brightbill

Oct 13, 2017

Oct. 13, 2017 Royal Arden Brightbill, a native of New Orleans and longtime resident of Mobile, died at his home on Friday. He was 77 years old. Royal, better known as Roy, and "Butch" to his immediate family, was a veteran of both the Louisiana Air National Guard and the United States Air Force, where he served as linguist,...

Pauline Skwiot

Pauline Skwiot

Oct 13, 2017

SKWIOT Pauline Skwiot, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2017, after suffering a stroke. She was a native of New Jersey but has lived in Mobile for many years. She is survived by her brother, Al Scott (Janis) and niece Lisa Scott, all of Mobile, nephew Doug Scott (Stacy), great niece and great nephew, Jackson, MS, and...

Barbara Doan

Barbara Doan

Oct 10, 2017

DOAN May 7, 1935-Oct. 10, 2017 Barbara Woodruff Doan., age 82, A native of Mobile, Al. went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 10. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years Franklin A. Doan, Sr. aka "Brother Frank". She is survived by her 2 sons, Franklin A. Doan, Jr (Charlotte) and Michael T....

Billie Zuniga

Billie Zuniga

Oct 10, 2017

Billie Jean Monroe Zuniga went home to the arms of her Lord October 22, 2017. She was born March 17, 1953 to Arnold Lloyd Monroe and Betty Ruth Oreilly. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Ruth Oreilly; father, Arnold Lloyd Monroe; daughter, Kathy Jo Finney; sister, Barbara Joyce Finney; grandparents, Ernest J. Monroe and Lillian Irene...

Willard Wilkerson, Sr.

Willard Wilkerson, Sr.

Oct 9, 2017

WILKERSON, SR. Feb. 22, 1925-Oct. 9, 2017 Willard Wilkerson, Sr., known as "Leggs", went to his heavenly home Monday, October 9, 2017 peacefully at his home with his wife and children at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Wilkerson and Emma Wilkerson; two brothers, Herman Wilkerson and Robert Wilkerson; three sisters, Lottie Waltman, Mable...

Mary Bentley

Mary Bentley

Oct 8, 2017

BENTLEY Mary Patricia Bentley, age 87, a native of Arkansas and a long-time resident of Mobile, passed away Sunday October 8, 2017 in Mobile. As the spouse of a Coast Guard Veteran, Mr. James R. Bentley, they were stationed in many different places in the United States but considered Mobile home. Patricia was an active member in her community...

Glenda Tanner

Glenda Tanner

Oct 8, 2017

Glenda Lou Tanner, a longtime member of Woodridge Baptist Church, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. Mrs. Tanner was born February 24, 1940 in Francesville, IN, but her family soon after moved to the west coast. She spent much of her early life, until she was married, in the entertainment industry singing with her sisters, Carolyn Magorian and Jean...

Donna Hullibarger

Donna Hullibarger

Oct 7, 2017

HULLIBARGER Dec. 14, 1933-Oct. 7, 2017 Donna Ruth Vinson Hullibarger, a native of Owens Chapel, TN and a resident of Mobile, AL since 1971, died Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the age of 83. Donna graduated from East High School in Robertson County, TN and, as an adult, returned to school graduating from the University of South Alabama. When...

William Rognsvoog

William Rognsvoog

Oct 6, 2017

ROGNSVOOG Mar. 25, 1931-Oct. 6, 2017 "They whom we love and lost are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are." -St. John Chrystostom William Wayne Rognsvoog, a native of Racine, WI and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, entered the fullness of life on Friday, October 6, 2017 at the age of 86. After 50...

Wesley Chiniche

Wesley Chiniche

Oct 4, 2017

CHINICHE Jan. 25, 1950-Oct. 4, 2017 Wesley Sylvester Chiniche, a native of Gulfport, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the age of 67. He was a graduate of Mississippi State University; retired from Alabama Power Company as an electrical engineer; was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church and was an active...

Rhonda Daniel

Rhonda Daniel

Oct 4, 2017

DANIEL June 15, 1961-Oct. 4, 2017 Rhonda Jean Daniel, 56, passed away at her home in Mobile, AL Wednesday, October 4, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. Rhonda was born in Atmore, AL on June 15, 1961 to John and Bobbie Daniel. Rhonda, our angel on earth, was born with cerebral palsy. Her mother was her caregiver for...

William Carter Ii

William Carter Ii

Oct 2, 2017

William Solly Carter II, known to loved ones as "Duce" and friends as "Bill" entered this world on January 30, 1969 in Mobile, AL and passed to Paradise October 2, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. May 8, 1983, Mother's Day, Duce made public his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior in Baptism at Park Cities Baptist Church. Being secure...

Thelma Snow

Thelma Snow

Sep 30, 2017

SNOW Sept. 30, 2017 Mrs. Thelma Pendarvis Snow, left the bounds of this earth at 12:05 pm Saturday afternoon. She cried out to Jesus and he took her home. Born in Orange Grove, Miss. 92 years ago to Hattie Taylor Pendarvis and J. Walter Pendarvis. She had two brothers, Harold Mason and John Walter Pendarvis both deceased and one...

Jo Harrelson

Jo Harrelson

Sep 30, 2017

Jo June Keef Harrelson 1936 - 2017 A native of Tulsa, OK and resident of Mobile, AL died on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the age of 81. She is survived by her daughters, Leslie (Chris) Eaves and Jill (Tim) Prescott; four grandchildren she adored, Andrew Prescott, Kate Eaves, Parker Prescott and Morgan Eaves. Memorial services are scheduled for...

Laverne Day

Laverne Day

Sep 30, 2017

DAY July 2, 1930-Sept. 30, 2017 Laverne S. Day, a native of Dearborn, MI and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at the age of 87. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Tillman's Corner; was known for baking and decorating cakes; enjoyed quilting, gardening and spending quality time with her family. She...

Richard Gober

Richard Gober

Sep 29, 2017

GOBER Feb. 6, 1967-Sept. 29, 2017 Richard Kurt Gober, a native of Birmingham, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died suddenly Friday, September 29, 2017 at the age of 50. He was employed by Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding as a mechanical engineer; enjoyed playing golf; cooking; collecting guns; and was an avid Alabama Football fan. He was preceded in...

Marjorie Neff

Marjorie Neff

Sep 28, 2017

NEFF Mrs. Marjorie Rose Neff, a native of Washington, Ind. and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Thursday, September 28, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Tom Neff; one daughter, Patty (Steve) Mulkey; one son, Tommy (Cynthia) Neff; one brother, Rev. John (Betty) Miles; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral services will...