Obituaries

Mar 21, 2017

WOODS Jan. 27, 1946-Mar. 21, 2017 Keith Clark Woods, a longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the age of 71. He enjoyed NASCAR racing, fishing and Alabama football. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas Paul Woods, Sr. and Gloria Theresa Davis Woods and three sisters, Mercedes Estes, Sarah Price-Williams and Frances...

Mar 20, 2017

Elizabeth Lucille Fowler Nichols, age 88, born on February 5, 1929, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, March 20, 2017. She was a native and resident of Mobile, Alabama. Mrs. Nichols attended Barton Academy, was a graduate of Murphy High School and attended Chaffey College in California. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57...

Mar 19, 2017

BUTLER Jan. 14, 1943-Mar. 19, 2017 William Wayne Butler, a native of Franklin County, MS and current resident of Fairhope, AL, died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the age of 74. Wayne was a retired boilermaker and member of Boilermakers Local 112 in Mobile, AL. He loved antique cars and car shows. He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 19, 2017

GLASS Charlie T. Glass, age 87, was born On December 9, 1929 in Tallahassee, AL. He was a resident of Grand Bay, AL and passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his home. He retired with over 34 years of service to McMillian Harris Fertilizer Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della Poole. He is...

Mar 18, 2017

ROBINETTE Nov. 29, 1942-Mar. 18, 2017 Robert Harry Robinette, a native of Enterprise, AL and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the age of 74. Harry owned and operated E.C.S. Consulting Engineers, Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Edwin Robinette and Daisy Audrey Simmons Robinette. His survivors include his wife,...

Mar 18, 2017

Edward J. "Sarge" Strong III September 4,1944 - March 18, 2017 A native of Smyrna, TN and resident of Mobile, AL died on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the age of 72. Mr. Strong enjoyed fishing and was a member of Dayspring Baptist Church. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the United States Air Force. He is...

Mar 16, 2017

Ruth Mae Byrd Allen May 14, 1929 - March 16, 2017 Mrs. Byrd was born in Citronelle, AL and was a resident of Eight Mile, AL for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Allen; brothers, Tucker Byrd and Grady Byrd; parents, Martha and Edward Byrd and a great grandson, Jacob Powell. She is...

Mar 16, 2017

LOVE Michael William Love, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Mobile on March 16, 2017, after an extended illness. He was 48 years young. Michael was born in Chicago, IL but grew up here in Mobile, AL. Michael worked for 20+ years for Gulf Coast Landscaping as a small engine mechanic. It...

Mar 15, 2017

Josephine L. Broadway 4/8/30- 3/15/17 Josie loved to create beauty all around her - in her home, in her yard, and for her children. She was a gifted seamstress and created beautiful crafts. She loved and enjoyed music throughout her life - especially singing. She was a faithful member of her church choir for many years and taught preschool...

Mar 14, 2017

BUTTERS Venie Mae Butters, age 78, of Mobile, Alabama, died March 14, 2017, at home after a brief illness. Visitation will be held for family and friends, Thursday, March 16, 2017, from 5:00-7:00 pm, at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home and funeral services will be held Friday March 17, at noon, at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Mobile...

Mar 14, 2017

Paul J. "Bobby" Foley Jr. July 19, 1939 - March 14, 2017 Mr. Foley was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed model airplanes and flying RC airplanes. He also enjoyed photography, gardening, fishing and listening to music. He worked at International Paper, Bag Pack and QMS as a security officer. He is survived by his...

Mar 13, 2017

Mary Anne Givhan died very peacefully on March 13, 2017 in the Covenant Care Unit of Providence Hospital. A native of New Albany, Indiana, and long-time resident of Mobile, she graduated from the University of South Alabama where she received her BSN and MSN degrees, and a Clinical Practioner designation in neonatology at Children's Hospital in Denver, CO. She...

Mar 11, 2017

TRENT Oct. 8, 1929-Mar. 11, 2017 Joe C. Trent is survived by his wife of 65 years, Millie; three children, Barbara Loomis, Mary Finn and Luke Trent; nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Joe was a member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church for many years. He was Secretary-Treasurer of Gulf Coast Jeep Eagle. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March...

Mar 10, 2017

JORDAN George Lee Jordan, passed away peacefully on Mar. 10th, 2017. George is preceded by his wife Mary, and son Bill, his surviving children are, daughter Deborah Geiger, and son James, as well as 6 grandchildren. He was an Army veteran, a Master Sergeant, and served his country with honor in Korea. He retired from Scott Paper after 31...

Mar 9, 2017

Joyce Viola Reedstrom Aug 8, 1926 - March 9, 2017 A native of Sheboygan, WI and resident of Mobile, AL died on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the age of 90. Mrs. Reedstrom was a Missionary, along with her husband, to the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters; a son,...

Mar 8, 2017

DAVIS Apr. 22, 1944-Mar. 8, 2017 LYNDA RUTH DAVIS, age 72, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Lynda was born on April 22, 1944 in Mobile, AL to the late Pheland Ray Davis and Ruby Grace Goodwin Davis. Lynda worked as an educator for over 30 years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and crocheting. She was an avid traveler and traveled...

Mar 7, 2017

GARDNER Mar. 7 1952-Mar. 7 2017 Ronald Ray Gardner, better known as "Ron" or "Ronnie", departed this life Tuesday, March 7, 2017 on his 65th birthday. Ron was born on March 7, 1952 in Galveston, TX and a short time later became a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL. Back when he was able, he loved to go to Dauphin...

Mar 6, 2017

WINGER Feb. 6, 1922-Mar. 6, 2017 Mildred Jensen Winger, a native of Evergreen, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Monday, March 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Jensen, and her daughter, Rebecca Jensen Hoffman. She is survived by her loving husband of 23...

Mar 6, 2017

Mar 5, 2017

CARTER Aug. 4, 1953-Mar. 5, 2017 Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Walters Carter, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the age of 63. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Gregory David Carter; her parents, Eugene Fredrick Walters, Sr. and Vera Elouise Kountz Walters; her brother, Eugene Fredrick...