Obituaries

Joan Ralph

Joan Ralph

Aug 15, 2017

Joan Ritter Ralph April 28, 1931-August 15, 2017. Joan Ritter Ralph passed away peacefully at a local healthcare facility on August 15, 2017. She was born on April 28, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Eva L. Ritter and Robert B. Ritter. She received a BSN degree from University of Maryland, a Master's degree from University of California Berkley and...

Gladys Sprinkle

Gladys Sprinkle

Aug 14, 2017

Gladys Annette Sprinkle 1922-2017 A native of New Port Richey, FL and resident of Irvington, AL died on Monday, August 14, 2017 at the age of 95. Mrs. Sprinkle was a member of Evangelical Methodist Church in Bayou La Batre. She had Bible studies in her home for 30 years. She owned Sprinkle Dry Goods for 31 years. She...

Garrett Smith

Garrett Smith

Aug 14, 2017

Garrett Eugene Smith, 28, of Mobile, AL, was taken from us unexpectedly on August 14, 2017. He was born March 28, 1989 in Mobile, AL, the son of Gary R. and Melanie (Marrs) Smith. He graduated from St. Paul's Episcopal School in 2007, and went on to receive a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration from the University of...

Alfred Crismon

Alfred Crismon

Aug 12, 2017

CRISMON Alfred Leonard Crismon, a native of St. Louis, MO and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, slipped quietly and peacefully into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by his adoring family on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the age of 80. Al served our country in the US Navy aboard the USS Corregidor CVE-58 and retired as a ship...

Deanna Watson

Deanna Watson

Aug 12, 2017

WATSON Feb. 12, 1983-Aug. 12, 2017 Deanna Leigh Watson, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the age of 34. She was a member of Gospel Way Church; was an avid Alabama fan, loved to read, and spend quality time with her children. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Joseph Norwood

Joseph Norwood

Aug 11, 2017

NORWOOD Sept. 3, 1935-Aug. 11, 2017 Joseph Carlton Norwood, a native of Evergreen, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, August 11, 2017 at the age of 81. He was a US Navy veteran and retired from Scott Paper after many years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Oliver Norwood and Myrtle...

Frank Patrick

Frank Patrick

Aug 11, 2017

PATRICK Dec. 22, 1929-Aug. 11, 2017 Frank Powell Patrick, a native and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, August 11, 2017 at the age of 87. Frank graduated from McGill Institute in 1948; served in the US Navy during the Korean conflict as a radioman and technician in the seaplane squadron; graduated from Auburn University with a degree...

June Heard

June Heard

Aug 10, 2017

June Freeland Heard, a native of Mobile, Alabama, and resident of Roswell, Georgia, passed away at 9:00 on August 10, 2017 at the age of 91. She taught in the Mobile County School System for 38 years at Baker Elementary School and E.R. Dickson Elementary School. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Roswell, Georgia and a former...

James Spann

James Spann

Aug 10, 2017

SPANN JAMES DANIEL SPANN Oct. 19, 1937-Aug. 10, 2017 James Daniel Spann, a native of Opp, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the age of 79. He was a "diesel mechanic extraordinaire" for over 50 years and retired from Wards International. He was a Past Master of Mobile Masonic Lodge 40; Dual...

Lance Patrick

Lance Patrick

Aug 9, 2017

PATRICK Feb. 21, 1983-Aug. 9, 2017 Lance Matthew Patrick On August 9, 2017, our Viking warrior, Lance Matthew Patrick (aka "Train" by his classmates), at the age of 34, began his trip to Valhalla to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ after an extended arduous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Lance's life is an epitaph to the rest...

Bobbie Myrick

Bobbie Myrick

Aug 9, 2017

Myrick January 26, 1934-August 9, 2017 Bobbie Joe Myrick, 83, of Mobile, AL passed away on August 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents to whom she was devoted, Thomas and Lottie Sumrall. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ernest Myrick; her sons, Richard (Stephanie) Myrick and Steve Myrick; and her daughter, Lisa (Michael) Sweeney;...

James Davidson

James Davidson

Aug 9, 2017

James Jerome Davidson, better known as "J J," went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 9, 2017, at the age of 58. He was born the second of five children to Robert and May Davidson, on September 16, 1958 in Mobile, Alabama. J J graduated from Vigor High School, Class of 1976. After graduation he...

Dorothy Sanders

Dorothy Sanders

Aug 8, 2017

SANDERS Dorothy Sanders, 90 a native of Fisher, LA and a long time resident of Mobile, AL, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Sanders, two grandsons, Randal Lowery and Hollis W. Sanders, Jr. She is survived by three children, Sharon (Gene) Norris, Beverly Gurganus, Hollis (Marie) Sanders all of...

Peggy Davis

Peggy Davis

Aug 8, 2017

DAVIS Aug. 5, 1934-Aug. 8, 2017 Peggy McCluer Davis, 83, of Mobile, AL went to be with her Lord on August 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cleveland, their infant son, her parents, Clarence and Nell McCluer and brother, Edwin McCluer. Her survivors include one son, Terry (Teresa) Davis; two daughters, Beth (David) Edwards,...

William Toomey, Jr.

William Toomey, Jr.

Aug 6, 2017

TOOMEY, Jr. William S. Toomey, Jr., a native of Brewton, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Sunday, August 6, 2017. He was retired from Ingall's Shipbuilding. He is survived by his wife, Joan Toomey, three sons, Gregory Toomey, Brian (Robbie) Toomey, Joseph Toomey; one daughter, Kathleen Odom; 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral...

Jewell Gunter

Jewell Gunter

Aug 5, 2017

Jewell E. "Billie" Gunter 1921-2017 A native of Mississippi and long-time resident of Mobile, AL died on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the age of 96. Mrs. Gunter owned and operated grocery stores in Mobile for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Gunter and Idele Walters Gunter; husband, Vernon Ray Tucker; sisters, Patricia L....

Thomas Richardson

Thomas Richardson

Aug 5, 2017

RICHARDSON Mr. Thomas O'Neal Richardson, a Mississippi native and longtime resident of Mobile, died on Saturday, August 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Richardson and sister, Florence Hatfield. He is survived by his daughter, Paige (Rev. Marshall) Adcock; one daughter in law, Mary Ann Richardson; two sisters, Nell Kent and Dewanna Howle; two brothers,...

Edna Clinton

Edna Clinton

Aug 4, 2017

Edna Lee James Clinton ,1927-2017, was a native of Laurel, MS and resident of Saraland, AL died on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard C. James Sr. and Mary H. James; brother Howard C. James Jr.; and sisters, Eva Senterfitt, Etta Willis, and Mary Lucille Broom; and...

Charles Lursen

Charles Lursen

Aug 4, 2017

LURSEN Feb. 2, 1931-Aug. 4, 2017 Charles Frederick "Fred" Lursen, a native of Leesburg, IN and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, August 4, 2017 at the age of 86. Fred was a retired Certified Public Accountant in his firm of Charles F. Lursen, PC. He was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church; Past President of National...

Michael Fenner

Michael Fenner

Aug 3, 2017

Michael Paul Fenner 1982-2017 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Semmes, AL died on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the age of 35. Michael loved flowers, was an animal lover and loved playing the piano. He also loved his niece and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David Parks, Clarence Fenner and Mary Joan...