Obituaries

Janet Combs

Janet Combs

Sep 26, 2017

COMBS May 19, 1947-Sept. 26, 2017 Janet Carol Daniels Combs, a native of Thomaston, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Mrs. Combs was a local hairdresser for over 30 years and a member of Seven Hills Baptist Church in West Mobile. She was preceded in death...

Mary Cross

Mary Cross

Sep 26, 2017

Mary Lillian Cross 1928 - 2017 A native of Birmingham, AL and resident of Theodore, AL died on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the age of 89. Mrs. Cross during her working career worked at Brookley AFB, Barton Academy, SS Steele, License Commissioners Office and was a part time substitute School Teacher. She was also hired by an individual...

Eli Fincher, Jr.

Eli Fincher, Jr.

Sep 25, 2017

FINCHER, Jr. Eli Fincher, Jr.. a native and lifelong resident of Mobile County, died on Monday, September 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Fincher, his parents, Eli and Mary Fincher, his grandson, Colby Hillman, his brothers, Ollie and Wallace Fincher and two sisters, Dot Templeton and Deloris Kircharr. He is survived by his children,...

Levi Hopkins, Jr.

Levi Hopkins, Jr.

Sep 24, 2017

HOPKINS May 19, 1941-Sept. 24, 2017 Levi Hopkins, Jr., a native of Mt. Vernon, AL and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died September 24, 2017 at the age of 76. Levi was a retired Sargent of the Mobile County Sheriff's Dept.; a charter member of New Hope United Methodist Church where he served as a lay speaker and member...

Pamela Mills

Pamela Mills

Sep 23, 2017

Pamela Napier Mills, age 73, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2017 in Northport, AL where she lived. Pam was born in Laurel, MS on August 30, 1944. She graduated from Murphy High School and Providence School of Nursing in Mobile, AL. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at Providence Hospital, then moved to Jackson, MS where she...

Richard Hubbard

Richard Hubbard

Sep 22, 2017

HUBBARD Jan. 26, 1929-Sept. 22, 2017 Richard James Hubbard, born January 26, 1929, passed away quietly at his home Thursday, September 22, 2017. Richard served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, retiring with the rank of Captain after 20 years of service. He graduated from the University of South Alabama in 1980. He enjoyed a 22-year...

Tri Tran

Tri Tran

Sep 22, 2017

TRAN Apr. 1, 1956-Sept. 22, 1017 Tri Khai Tran passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 in Mobile, AL. "Thinh" was preceded in death by his son, Vy Tri Tran, and his parents, Thanh Viet Tran and Sau Thi Ngo. His survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Lien Thi Tran; his daughter, Khuyen Dan Tran; 12 siblings and...

Patricia Draime

Patricia Draime

Sep 22, 2017

Patricia Owens Draime, age 80, passed away on September 22,2017 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Ann Owens and her husband Francis Draime. She is survived by her beloved sister and brother in law, Faye and Bob Malone, her children, Ray Dutton, Michelle (Fayez) El-Oqlah, Todd (Way) Draime, Jeff (Sue) Draime,...

Helen Gatchel

Helen Gatchel

Sep 22, 2017

GATCHEL July 29, 1922-Sept. 22, 2017 Helen Augusta Driskell Gatchel, a longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, September 22, 2017 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rossie Jennings Driskell and Helen Maudice Fletcher Driskell; her husband, Francis Charles Gatchel, Sr., three daughters, Karen Gatchel, Marla Felix and Patricia Ann List; one...

Patsy Fisher

Patsy Fisher

Sep 22, 2017

FISHER June 18, 1941-Sept. 22, 2017 Patsy Ann Brown Fisher received from the Lord her crown of righteousness on Friday, September 22, 2017 after a 19-year courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 18, 1941 in Mobile, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick Joseph Brown, Sr. and Mary Louella Burdette Brown; and two brothers,...

Earl Loftin, Jr.

Earl Loftin, Jr.

Sep 20, 2017

Earl E. Loftin Jr., 88, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his Fairmount, Indiana residence. Earl was born on September 24, 1928 in Souwilpa, Alabama, son of the late Earl E. Loftin Sr. and Mary Odis (Bonner) Loftin. He graduated from Silas High School in Souwilpa before traveling the world while in the Navy. He married Nancy Howell in...

Mary Foley

Mary Foley

Sep 19, 2017

FOLEY Mar. 19, 1941-Sept. 19, 2017 Mary Marguerite Kitchens Foley, a native of Seminary, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the age of 76. She was a 1960 graduate of Murphy High School; worked as a cosmetologist and enjoyed making crafts, especially flower arrangements and outfits for stuffed bears. Mary was preceded...

Wendell Covington

Wendell Covington

Sep 19, 2017

COVINGTON Wendell Covington, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 19, 2017. He was a member of a local Mystic Society. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Covington; one sister, Wynn (Les) Jones; two brothers, Wayne (Barbara) Covington and Wayde Covington and other relatives. Condolences may be offered at www.mobilememorialfunerals.com.

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Bonnie Kinman

Bonnie Kinman

Sep 18, 2017

KINMAN Mrs. Bonnie Kinman, a native of McDavid, FL and longtime resident of Mobile, died on Monday, September 18, 2017. She was a longtime member of Moffet Road Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Kinman. She is survived by her daughter, Donna (Howard) Smith and son, Dana (Robin) Kinman; one sister, Myrt Smith;...

Mary Foshee

Mary Foshee

Sep 18, 2017

FOSHEE Feb. 25, 1959-Sept. 18, 2017 Mary Elizabeth Andre Foshee, a native of Baton Rouge, LA and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, September 18, 2017 at the age of 58. Mary worked as a real estate agent in the Mobile area for many years and enjoyed quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Henry...

Diana Frazier

Diana Frazier

Sep 18, 2017

Diana Frazier passed away unexpectedly on Sept 18, 2017, age 66 at Methodist University Hospital Memphis TN She leaves behind three children, two sons Hughie Frazier III of Proctor, AR, Eric D. Frazier of Marion, AR, and a daughter Cassandra G. Ferguson of Nashville, TN, six grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Sarah Mcfadden

Sarah Mcfadden

Sep 18, 2017

McFADDEN 1933-2017 Sarah Deckelman McFadden, a native of the Washington DC area, has been living in the Mobile area for the past 2 1/2 years. She died Monday night, September 18, 2017 at Providence Hospital. Sarah, also called "Sally", was born on June 21, 1933 in the Washington DC area. She was one of eight children to the late...

Euna Ellicott

Euna Ellicott

Sep 18, 2017

ELLICOTT Mrs. Euna H. Ellicott, a native of George County, Mississippi and a longtime resident of Mobile, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 18, 2017. She was retired from the Central Office of the Mobile County Public School System and also a longtime member of Luke 4:18. Mrs. Ellicott was preceded in death by...

Ernestine Baker

Ernestine Baker

Sep 17, 2017

BAKER Oct. 24, 1931-Sept. 17, 2017 Ernestine "Ernie" Morris Baker, a native of Flomaton, AL and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at the age of 85. Ernie was a member of Travis Road Baptist Church, touched many lives and was loved beyond words. She was a devoted and loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother...

Kermit Reedstrom

Kermit Reedstrom

Sep 16, 2017

Kermit Clayton Reedstrom 1922-2017 A native of Sauk Rapids, MN and resident of Mobile, AL died on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the age of 95. Mr. Reedstrom was a veteran of the United States Navy. Later in life he worked with Medtronics, a company who makes medical devices, specifically pacemakers. He also worked in the family funeral home...