Obituaries

Lillian Shell

Lillian Shell

Jan 23, 2018

SHELL Jan. 25, 1932-Jan. 23, 2018 Lillian Allene Cook Shell, a native of Flomaton, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, James Lloyd Shell; her son, Edward V. Shell; her parents, Allen Lavene Cook and Lillian Elois Cohron Cook; and her sister, Judith...

Randal Millican

Randal Millican

Jan 21, 2018

Randal "Randy" Dean Millican, a longtime resident of Grand Bay, AL, born, March 4, 1945, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the age of 72 surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his wife, Rusamee Kaisaeng.; his step-son, Bill (Michael) Shenesey of Bay St. Louis, MS; step-daughters, Katherine (Ronald) Richard Jr. of Biloxi, MS and...

Collette Raley

Collette Raley

Jan 21, 2018

RALEY Dec. 20, 1945-Jan. 21, 2018 Collette Catherine Pope Raley, a resident of Theodore, AL, died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett Jones Pope and Bessie Mae Nowlin Pope; her husband George William Raley, Sr., a grandson, Tyler W. Raley; four brothers, Andrew David, William Hollis, Gilford...

James Cauley, Jr.

James Cauley, Jr.

Jan 21, 2018

James Ira Cauley, Jr James Ira Cauley, Jr., age 92, of Grand Bay, Alabama, passed away January 21, 2018 and now rests in the arms of his Savior. Mr. Cauley was born February 18, 1925, in Kreole, MS; to James Ira and Hannah Krebs Cauley and had been a resident of Pascagoula, MS for many years before he moved...

Joan Wood

Joan Wood

Jan 21, 2018

Joan Malone Wood, 82, the wife of the Rev. Charles P. Wood, departed this world to be with her savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2018. For the past 43 years she was a resident of Mobile, AL and a member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church, where her devoted husband served as an associate pastor for many years. She...

Peggie Duplan

Peggie Duplan

Jan 21, 2018

DUPLAN Nov. 19, 1929-Jan. 21, 2018 Peggie Joyce Welch Duplan, a native of Collins, MS and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the age of 88. She retired from A&P Grocery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Paul Duplan, Sr; her parents; six siblings; a granddaughter, Brandy Halladay, and a grandson,...

Ellen Tillman

Ellen Tillman

Jan 20, 2018

Ellen Faye Tillman 1932 - 2018 A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the age of 85. Mrs. Tillman loved to cook and work in the yard. She is survived by Warren Tillman; daughter, Glenda Adams; sister, Patricia Barber; three grandchildren, Brandon Hester, Danielle (Chris) Somerville and Brent Hester; two great grandchildren,...

Arva South

Arva South

Jan 19, 2018

Arva Jo Miller South, born December 1, 1936 in Mobile, AL to Carlos Daniel Miller and Rubye Inez Perdue Miller, died January 19, 2018. Arva Jo is survived by her sister Johnnie Ann Miller Smith of Pensacola, FL., along with a multitude of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She spent the better part of her 81 years...

Faye Malone

Faye Malone

Jan 17, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce that Faye Owens Malone went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 17th 2018 at the age of 82. She passed peacefully with family at her side. Faye was born October 12th 1935 to Ann and John Owens. She was a lifelong resident of Mobile where she has been happily married...

Bennie Howell, Sr.

Bennie Howell, Sr.

Jan 16, 2018

Bennie Earl Howell, Sr., age 80, hometown Wilmer, AL, passed away at home in Mobile, AL on January 16, 2018. Survived by his wife, Joyce L. Howell, he was a Health Specialist III & Environmentalist for 28 yrs. until retirement from The Mobile County Health Department. He was a member of Wilmer First Baptist Church. He was preceded in...

Bennie Howell

Bennie Howell

Jan 16, 2018

Bennie Howell of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Jan 16, 2018. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dorothy Sawyer

Dorothy Sawyer

Jan 15, 2018

Dorothy May "Dot/Dottie" Hinton Sawyer, 90, a long-time resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully at Providence Hospital on Monday, January 15, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Aubrey Bernie Sawyer, Sr., and is survived by two children Kathleen Anne "Kathy" White (Tom) and Aubrey Bernie Sawyer, Jr. (Cindy, deceased), four grandchildren Aubrey Bernie Sawyer...

Susie Halstead

Susie Halstead

Jan 15, 2018

Susie J. Halstead 1934 - 2018 A native of Spring Valley MN and resident of Mobile, AL died on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the age of 83. Mrs. Halstead loved plants and loved decorating her house. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Merlin Halstead; daughter, Barbara (Ken) Fortner; grandchildren, Kristen (Johnie) Corn and Aaron (Amy)...

Johnnie Sheffield, Sr.

Johnnie Sheffield, Sr.

Jan 15, 2018

SHEFFIED, SR. Apr. 15, 1930-Jan. 15, 2018 Johnnie "Buck" Clifton Sheffield, Sr., a native of Thomasville, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully in his home Monday, January 15, 2018 at the age of 87. He was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving during the Korean War on the front lines. He retired from Bell South...

Joseph Mele

Joseph Mele

Jan 12, 2018

MELE Jan. 29, 1932-Jan. 12, 2018 Joseph Charles Mele, PhD, a native of Hammond, LA and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, January 12, 2018 at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony T. Mele and Cecelia Deliberto Mele; his wife, Dolly, and his two sons, Marc and Eric Mele. His survivors...

Ray Ott

Ray Ott

Jan 12, 2018

Ray Ott, a native and lifelong resident of Theodore, AL, passed away at his home on January 12, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was a talented woodworker and master gardener. He also enjoyed spending time on his shrimp boat with his brother, Herman as well other family members. He was member of The Baptist Chapel in Grand Bay...

Abner Jones, Iii

Abner Jones, Iii

Jan 11, 2018

Abner Clark Jones, III, husband of the late Joan Marie Jones went peacefully to be with our Lord on January 11, 2018 at the age of 76. Clark is survived by his two siblings: Robert Earl Jones of Sykesville, Maryland and Sarah Anne Smallwood of Houston, Texas; his daughters: Debbie Jones Pilot, Donna Jones Glaze, Diana Jones Johnson all...

Michael Henry

Michael Henry

Jan 11, 2018

HENRY July 21, 1964-Jan. 11, 2018 Michael Ray Henry, a native of Shreveport, LA and current resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 53. He was survived by his mother, Shelby Jean Shehan Dowling; step-father, Damien Dowling; brother, Keith Henry; aunt, Judy Turner; cousins, Ashton and Brandy; other relatives and friends. My Hunka,...

Dennis Destefano

Dennis Destefano

Jan 11, 2018

A native of Salisbury, MD and resident of Semmes, AL died on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at the age of 70. Mr. DeStefano loved football and people. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles and working with model train's. He enjoyed DIY projects and was considered a jack of all trades. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marcia...

Darlene Sterrette

Darlene Sterrette

Jan 10, 2018

STERRETTE Apr. 19, 1923-Jan 10, 2018 Cora Darlene Cain Sterrette, a native of Bybee, KY and current resident of Grand Bay, AL, died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at the age of 94. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Grand Bay; performed volunteer service for her community and church; managed the clothes closet at the church; enjoyed...