Obituaries

Mark Steven Davis, Sr

Jan 20, 2025

Mark Steven Davis Sr. 67, passed away January 20, 2025. A life long resident of Mobile, Steve or PawPaw to those that loved him, had a true gift. Having never met a stranger, Steve always enjoyed the opportunity to share a story and brighten someone's day, usually leaving you with a "Roll Tide."

Steve raised his family in Mobile and was...

Betty Smith

Jan 19, 2025

Betty Joyce Dixon Smith, 82, of Theodore, passed away on January 19, 2025.

Betty was born in Frisco City, Alabama, on September 8, 1942, to Dalton "Bud" Dixon and Eunice Dixon. Betty was born in her great grandmother's (Susie Boone) house and grew up with her brothers and parents at the end of Lloyd's Lane in the Cottage Hill area of...

Hurley Crews, Sr.

Jan 19, 2025

Hurley Eugene Crews, Sr., passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the age of 97 years, 5 months and 28 days.

Mr. Crews was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Eloise Cope Crews, his son Hurley Crews, Jr., and his granddaughter Suzanne Zalimeni.

He is survived by his son, Ketih Crews of The Woodlands, Texas, his...

Velear Randall

Jan 18, 2025

Our dear mother, Velear “Valene” Knowles Randall, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on January 18 with family by her side at the age of 85. She suffered with the progressive brain disease, Lewy Body Syndrome. Her life was marked by hard work, deep love for her family. She was strong in faith. 

 She was born in Tompkinsville, Ky. Married...

Dorothy Greer

Jan 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother who met her Savior in Glory on Friday, January 17, at the age of 84. She was born on February 2, 1940 in Mississippi but a long-time resident of Semmes, Alabama. She was a homemaker until her children grew up and left...

Gerald "Jerry" Johnson

Jan 16, 2025

Gerald O. Johnson, age 75, a lifetime resident of Mobile, AL., was born on September 16th, 1949, and passed on January 16th, 2025. He was a graduate of John Shaw high school. Then Jerry went on to earn an associate degree in Radiology at Providence hospital school of Radiology. Later in his career, Jerry was director of Radiology at Knollwood...

Wanda L Langley

Jan 16, 2025

Wanda Lou Usher Langley was born on May 10, 1939 in Atoka, Oklahoma, and went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025.

After moving to Mobile, Alabama, Wanda obtained her Real Estate license and for decades pursued her passion of helping others achieve their dream of owning a new home. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, reading,...

Lawrence Norman Burch

Jan 16, 2025

Lawrence "Norman" Burch, a resident of Grand Bay, AL passed away at 7:22 am on January 16, 2025 at the age of 94.

When Norman drew his last breath here on earth, his next breath was drawn in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Norman was predeceased by Ruth Elizabeth Burch, his wife of 63 plus years, his daughter Paula Burch...

Faye Varnado Taylor

Jan 16, 2025

Faye James Varnado Taylor, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 16, 2025, following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 22, 1934, in Edna, Alabama to Mary Rodgers James and William M. James. After graduating from Choctaw County High School in Butler, AL, Faye moved to Mobile, AL where she met her...

Charles Davis

Jan 16, 2025

Charles J. Davis was born in Paris, Arkansas on June 18, 1933, to Charlie and Ella Davis and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Becky Davis, and four children, Cheryl Smith (Jim) of Guyton, GA, Sheila O'Brien of Mobile, AL, Dennis Davis (Sylvia) of Mobile, AL, Susie Bolen (Wesley)...

Susan Davis

Jan 14, 2025

Susan Annette Davis, 75, of Tillman's Corner, passed away on January 14, 2025.

Susan Annette Davis (Dixon) was a lifelong resident of Tillman's Corner, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Sambo" Davis; parents Austin Columbus Dixon and Lorena Tillman Dixon; her four siblings Mary Goldie Dixon Bennett (Archie), Woodson "Woodie" Leroy Dixon (Margaret), Samuel "Sam" Frankie...

Susan Herrington

Jan 14, 2025

Susan Elaine Steele Herrington

Born January 10,1950 in Bayou La Batre, went to her eternal home surrounded by family and friends January 14, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Aline Steele, sister, Gwendolyn Steele, and in-laws, Newton and Ethel Herrington.

Leaving to cherish her memory, her husband of 39 years, John Herrington, Sr., two daughters,...

Carol Wilkinson

Jan 11, 2025

Carol O'Gwynn Wilkinson went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Carol graduated from high school in 1959. She attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC for two years where she studied elementary education. She returned to college at the University of South Alabama in Mobile where she graduated in 1973 with a...

Roland Mason

Jan 11, 2025

Luther Roland Mason April 24, 1941-January 11, 2025 Luther Roland Mason, a native of Choctaw County, Alabama and a resident of Mobile, Alabama for the last sixty years, died Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the age of 83. He was a longtime member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church. He worked at Scott Paper Company and Kimberly Clark for forty-four years....

Don Spears

Jan 11, 2025

Don O'Neal Spears, a beloved son, brother, stepfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, in Bay Minette, Alabama. Born on June 30, 1953, in Mobile, Alabama to Ruth Yvonne Spears and Otha O'Neil Spears-who preceded him in death-Don lived a life filled with love and laughter that touched the hearts of many. He is survived by...

Tonya Merchant

Jan 11, 2025

Tonya Merchant was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and grandmother. Tonya left this world on January 11, 2025, at the age of 67, at home with her devoted husband.

She was born to William O Cobb, Jr.(deceased) and Addies L. Cobb(deceased) on February 18, 1957, in Mobile ,AL with a sister Pamela C. Parker and William Cobb...

Ben Mark Spafford

Jan 9, 2025

Ben Mark Spafford, age 62, of Dauphin Island passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025. He was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, friend, who will be deeply missed by many.

Ben was a man full of life, laughter, and dedication. His passion was fishing with family and life-long friends. He loved entertaining at gatherings by playing the guitar, singing, and...

David Sprott

Jan 9, 2025

On January 9, 2025, Lt. Col. David N. Sprott USMC Retired, a long time Mobile resident, went home to be with the Lord. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Frances Tarlton Gray Sprott.

David was born on August 4, 1933 in Auburn, Indiana to Joseph and Virginia (Dilgard) Sprott. He enjoyed a very normal childhood...

Corliss Meadows

Jan 8, 2025

FEB 25, 1956 - JAN 8, 2025 Corliss Victoria Meadows, age 68, a native and longtime resident of Mobile, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Corliss was born on February 25, 1956, in Mobile, AL to Pheland Ray Davis and Ruby Grace Goodwin Davis, of the Ray Davis Nursery. She enjoyed dancing, traveling and all things Auburn. She especially enjoyed...

Carmel Shumock

Jan 5, 2025

Carmel Faith Robertson Shumock

Born January 1, 1933 in Port Arthur TX to Henry Roe and Ollie B. Robertson. She was number 8 out of 14 children. She departed this life on Sunday January 5th at the age of 92.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Hollis J Shumock; survived by son Jimmy (Debbie) Shumock,...