Obituaries

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

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

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...

Marlene Kizer

May 14, 2017

Jacqueline Marlene Kizer, a long-time resident of the Eastern Shore area, passed away peacefully at home on Mother's Day, May 14. Born June 26, 1934 in Stateline, MS, Marlene attended Murphy High School in Mobile where she met her husband of 63 years, Perry Kizer. Marlene & Perry lived for several years in Tuscaloosa, AL where Marlene worked at...

Barbara Breland

May 13, 2017

BRELAND July 18, 1936-May 13, 2017 Barbara Ann Davis Breland, a native of Monroeville, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the age of 80. She was a retired Executive Secretary and worked over 50 years for various local engineering companies. She enjoyed the beach and spending quality time with her family and...

Elizabeth Harvison

May 12, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Harvison 1933-2017 A native of Monroeville, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Friday May, 12, 2017 at the age of 83. Mrs. Harvison was a member of First Baptist Church of Tillman's Corner where she taught a first-grade Sunday School class for many years. She was a graduate of Vigor High School and Business College....

Virginia Carl

May 12, 2017

CARL Virginia Mae Carl, 91 Virginia was born on May 11, 1926 in Talladega, AL. She now rests in heavenly peace with her LORD having passed peacefully on the morning of May 12, 2017. Visitation will be held at Memorial Gardens on Three Notch Road in Mobile, AL on Sunday evening 6-8 PM, and funeral services will begin in...

Robert Hilburn, Jr.

May 12, 2017

Robert M Hilburn Jr. born June 11, 1957, death May 12, 2017 (aka Junior) He was preceded in death by his beloved Wife Joslynn Dearmon Hilburn and his parents Robert M and Tiny Sue McNeil Hilburn. His survivors include his stepdaughters Melissa Wynn and Venissa Dearmon, grandsons Rever Allen, Joshua and Jerry Dearmon, sister Barbara Ann Hilburn Spafford, brother...

Amy Tillman

May 11, 2017

Amy Watson Tillman 1932-2017 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Daphne, AL died on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the age of 85. Mrs. Tillman was a charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. She volunteered with the Ronald McDonald House. Mrs. Tillman also loved plants and flowers. She is survived by a son, Lee (Libba) Tillman; daughter,...

Serena Pipkins

May 11, 2017

PIPKINS Serena Scott Pipkins June 14, 1923 - May 11, 2017 Serena (Bug) Pipkins, 93, passed away Thursday morning May 11, 2017. She was a lifetime resident of Theodore and a member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Willie M. Pipkins. She is also preceded in death by...

Thomas Sutton

May 10, 2017

Thomas Howard Sutton passed away at the age of 93 on May 10, 2017. Thomas was lovingly known as Red or Tommy. He was born July 2, 1923 and lived his life in Mobile, Alabama. Growing up, he was well-known as the bat boy for the Mobile Shippers. He graduated from Murphy High School and volunteered for the Army...

Odis Shepherd

May 5, 2017

SHEPHERD June 14, 1923-May 5, 2017 Odis James Shepherd, a native of Bearden, AR and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, May 5, 2017 at the age of 93. Odis was retired from Teledyne Continental Motors; an active member of Crossroads Baptist Church and a proud US Army Veteran who served in WW II. He was preceded in...

Lonnie Lowery, Sr.

May 5, 2017

LOWERY, SR. Dec. 18, 1936-May 5, 2017 Lonnie Wade Lowery, Sr., a native of Collins, MS and resident of Gautier, MS, died in Mobile, AL on Friday, May 5, 2017 at the home of his son. Lonnie was a 1954 graduate of Petal High School; received his degree in mathematics in 1962 from the University of Southern Mississippi and...

Hung Nguyen

May 5, 2017

Nguyen Mr. Hung Van Nguyen, a native of Saigon, Vietnam and a longtime resident of Bayou la Batre, AL, died on Friday, May 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Thu Van Vo; his mother, Chinh T. Van; three children, Mailoan Vo, Hung-Phi Vo and Bich T. Nguyen; sisters and brothers, Tai T. Nguyen, Thu M. Nguyen, Le...

Anh Ho

May 5, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, First Officer Anh K. Ho. Anh died at 8:34am on Friday, May 5, 2017 from injuries sustained in a plane crash in Yeager Airport, West Virginia. Anh was born on October 21, 1985 in Vietnam, and became an American citizen. From...

Gerald Larison

May 4, 2017

Gerald Allen Larison 1929-2017 A native of Davis, WV and longtime resident of Mobile, AL died on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the age 87. Mr. Larison was retired from the United States Air Force and from the US Postal Service. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a local Mystic Society. He was preceded in death...

Juanita Furby

May 3, 2017

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Sunday, May 7, 2017 1 - 2:00 PM Service Graveside Service Odd Fellows Cemetery Highway 188 Bayou La Batre, AL  36544 Monday, May 8, 2017 12:00 Noon Cemetery Odd Fellows Cemetery Hwy 188 Bayou La Batre, AL  36541

L. Sullivan

May 2, 2017

Mr. L.J. Sullivan, a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He was a diehard Alabama fan, ROLL TIDE! He retired from Scott Paper - Kimberly Clark after 30 years of service and was a US Veteran serving in the Army National Guard in the Berlin Crisis. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Andra Vest

May 2, 2017

VEST Mar. 27, 1947-May 2, 2017 Andra Kaye Vest, a native of Dalton NE and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, received her angel wings on May 2, 2017 while surrounded by her three children. Andi was loved by all and considered to be the sweetest, most selfless mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Yvonne Hall

May 1, 2017

HALL Nov. 15, 1929-May 1, 2017 Yvonne Pearl Brown Hall, a native of Hattiesburg, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, May 1, 2017 at the age of 87. Yvonne was the owner and director of Forest Hill Child Care Center for many years; was a member of Dauphin Way Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school;...