Obituaries

Joseph Penton, Jr

Joseph Penton, Jr

Jun 9, 2017

Joseph Woodrow Penton, Jr, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile County, AL died on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was the proud owner for 31 years of Southern Professional Systems. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Wilson Penton; son, Bradford Joseph (Joy) Penton; step-son, Kevin Ray (Jamie) Kirkwood; step-daughter, Kerry Kirkwood (Michael) Ladnier; sister, Emily Penton (Dr....

Frances Jockisch

Frances Jockisch

Jun 6, 2017

Frances Adell "Dell" Logan Jockisch, age 71, passed away on June 6, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Dell was born on April 4, 1946 in Mobile, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Joel and Olatha Logan. Dell was preceded in death by her brother, Roy Edward Logan. Dell was a selfless friend to all and spent...

David Ennis

David Ennis

Jun 5, 2017

David Roy Ennis, 89, died June 5, 2017. He was born in Fredericksburg, VA. He served in the Air Force 1946-1949; Retired from Lowe's in 2007. Son of the late Robert C. and Dorothy Ennis. Predeceased by his sister Jean Smith, brother Gary Ennis. He is survived by his wife, Gwen D. Ennis of 35 years, and his brother...

Micheal Suters

Micheal Suters

Jun 5, 2017

SUTERS Mar. 9, 1952-June 5, 2017 Micheal Allen Suters, a native of Perry County, IN, longtime resident of Mobile, AL and current resident of Grand Bay, AL, died Monday, June 5, 2017 at the age of 65. He was a very talented artist and loved living the coastal life. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Allen...

Joseph Landry

Joseph Landry

Jun 3, 2017

LANDRY Jan. 15, 1923-June 3, 2017 Joseph "Joe" Claude Landry, a native of Lafayette, LA and longtime resident of Bayou La Batre and Mobile, AL, died Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the age of 94. He was a master carpenter. Joe and two of his brothers, Roy and Shine, owned Landry Boat Works. They built the famous Landry Wooden...

Sybil Rodgers

Sybil Rodgers

May 30, 2017

RODGERS Mar. 13, 1923-May 30, 2017 Sybil Willis Rodgers, born on March 13, 1923 in Coffee County, AL, died on May 30, 2017 in Macon, GA. She was the youngest child of Pitt C. Willis and Bessie Grider Willis. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Oscar Wallin Willis, Annie Merle Willis Traynham and Catherine...

James Foley

James Foley

May 29, 2017

FOLEY Aug. 12, 1982-May 29, 2017 James "Jay" Patrick Foley, a resident of Pensacola, FL, died suddenly Monday, May 29, 2017 at the age of 34. James loved the water, swimming, kayaking, good food, his family and friends, the mountains, nature and traveling. He visited over 40 states and at least 7 countries. He was a warm, giving person...

Carol Zimmerman

Carol Zimmerman

May 28, 2017

ZIMMERMAN Sept. 17, 1942-May 28, 2017 Carol Diane Zandhuisen Zimmerman, a native of Great Falls, MT and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at the age of 74. After retiring as an insurance agent for ALFA Insurance Company, Carol worked as a real estate agent for Haney-McDonald Realty. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...

Don Gordon

Don Gordon

May 27, 2017

Don Elliot Gordon 1937-2017 A native of Louisville, MS and resident of Grand Bay, AL died on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the age of 80. Mr. Gordon was a veteran of the United States Navy in the Korean Conflict and served on the USS Laffey. He was employed at Ingall's Shipbuilding for 39 years serving in several different...

Curtis Skipper

Curtis Skipper

May 24, 2017

SKIPPER May 24, 2017 Col. Curtis Ray Skipper, retired U.S. Army. A longtime resident of Mobile, died on Wednesday after an extended illness. He was a 1949 graduate of Murphy High School. He was a Korean War Veteran and retired after 36 years of service to the U. S. Army and Army Reserve as the Commanding Officer of the...

Mary Mccabe

Mary Mccabe

May 23, 2017

McCABE May 23, 2017 Mary C. McCabe, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died on Tuesday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur George McCabe; daughter and son in law, Virginia Ann (Glynn) Meeks; three brothers, Walter, Jimmy, and Eddie Lavene and one sister, Gladys Roberts. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy McCabe (Randy) Womack...

Paul Hoffman

Paul Hoffman

May 21, 2017

Paul William Hoffman 1944-2017 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Semmes, AL died on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the age of 72. Mr. Hoffman was a veteran of the United States Air Force and the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul Hoffman, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Judy...

Richard Williams

Richard Williams

May 20, 2017

WILLIAMS Dec. 2, 1933-May 20, 2017 Richard Madison Williams, a native of Murray, KY and resident of Saraland, AL for almost 46 years, died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the age of 83. His survivors include his loving wife of 45 years, Ann; stepmother, Maggie P. Williams; sister, Georgiann Smith; daughter, Linda Williams; sons, Aaron Williams and his wife,...

Katie Brown

Katie Brown

May 19, 2017

BROWN Jan. 25, 1930-May 19, 2017 Katie Irene Sisson Brown, aged 87, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017. Katie loved her family and friends. She was well-known by many as Mrs. Brown who taught English at Alba High School. She thoroughly enjoyed keeping up with all her friends and family on Facebook, singing in the choir at Zirlott...

Tracy Rutledge

Tracy Rutledge

May 19, 2017

RUTLEDGE Tracy Meece Rutledge, a native of Jasper, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Friday, May 19, 2017. Tracy was a Marine Corps Veteran, formerly worked at Courtald's, and retired with 21 years of service at the Municipal Garage of the City of Mobile. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Rutledge and Ruby...

Irving Pope

Irving Pope

May 18, 2017

POPE May 28, 1922-May 18, 2017 Irving "Son"George Pope, born May 28, 1922, a native of Vineland, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017 at the age of 94. He was a faithful longtime member of Woodmont Baptist Church, and a current member of Government Street Baptist Church. Irving was a decorated World...

Mary Horton

Mary Horton

May 15, 2017

Mary DeVitt Horton (1920-2017 ) Mary DeVitt Horton "Mom", aged 96, went to be with her Lord on Monday, May 15, 2017 surrounded by her family. "Mom" was born on Monday, September 17, 1920 in Mobile, AL to the late David Floyd Devitt, Sr. and Carrie Wilkins Devitt. "Mom" attended Mobile Public schools for 9 years and then graduated...

Robert Sholes

Robert Sholes

May 15, 2017

August 7, 1936 - May 15, 2017 Robert Frank Sholes, Sr., a native of Trussville, Alabama, and current resident of Theodore, Alabama, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 at the age of 80. Bob was owner of S&S Sprinkler Company for 40 years until he retired in 1995. He went on to purchase a local Honda shop, A&B Cycle,...

Coyt Beck

Coyt Beck

May 14, 2017

Coyt F. Beck (86) of Mobile, Alabama passed away peacefully on Sunday May 14, 2017 with his family by his side. Mr. Beck was an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, Fuel Farm Manager at the United States Coast Guard base, and avid golfer. He was beloved by his family and took great pride in the accomplishments of...

James Schreiner

James Schreiner

May 14, 2017

SCHREINER Jan. 7, 1937-May 14, 2017 JAMES "Jimmy" CLARENCE SCHREINER, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the age of 80. He went to work as a baker at Sun Beam at the age of 18 and retired from Smith's Bakery after over 40 years of service. Jimmy was an avid Alabama...