Obituaries

Deanna Watson

Deanna Watson

Aug 12, 2017

WATSON Feb. 12, 1983-Aug. 12, 2017 Deanna Leigh Watson, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the age of 34. She was a member of Gospel Way Church; was an avid Alabama fan, loved to read, and spend quality time with her children. She was preceded in death by her father,...

Joseph Norwood

Joseph Norwood

Aug 11, 2017

NORWOOD Sept. 3, 1935-Aug. 11, 2017 Joseph Carlton Norwood, a native of Evergreen, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, August 11, 2017 at the age of 81. He was a US Navy veteran and retired from Scott Paper after many years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Oliver Norwood and Myrtle...

Frank Patrick

Frank Patrick

Aug 11, 2017

PATRICK Dec. 22, 1929-Aug. 11, 2017 Frank Powell Patrick, a native and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, August 11, 2017 at the age of 87. Frank graduated from McGill Institute in 1948; served in the US Navy during the Korean conflict as a radioman and technician in the seaplane squadron; graduated from Auburn University with a degree...

June Heard

June Heard

Aug 10, 2017

June Freeland Heard, a native of Mobile, Alabama, and resident of Roswell, Georgia, passed away at 9:00 on August 10, 2017 at the age of 91. She taught in the Mobile County School System for 38 years at Baker Elementary School and E.R. Dickson Elementary School. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Roswell, Georgia and a former...

James Spann

James Spann

Aug 10, 2017

SPANN JAMES DANIEL SPANN Oct. 19, 1937-Aug. 10, 2017 James Daniel Spann, a native of Opp, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at the age of 79. He was a "diesel mechanic extraordinaire" for over 50 years and retired from Wards International. He was a Past Master of Mobile Masonic Lodge 40; Dual...

Lance Patrick

Lance Patrick

Aug 9, 2017

PATRICK Feb. 21, 1983-Aug. 9, 2017 Lance Matthew Patrick On August 9, 2017, our Viking warrior, Lance Matthew Patrick (aka "Train" by his classmates), at the age of 34, began his trip to Valhalla to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ after an extended arduous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Lance's life is an epitaph to the rest...

Bobbie Myrick

Bobbie Myrick

Aug 9, 2017

Myrick January 26, 1934-August 9, 2017 Bobbie Joe Myrick, 83, of Mobile, AL passed away on August 9, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents to whom she was devoted, Thomas and Lottie Sumrall. She is survived by her beloved husband, Ernest Myrick; her sons, Richard (Stephanie) Myrick and Steve Myrick; and her daughter, Lisa (Michael) Sweeney;...

James Davidson

James Davidson

Aug 9, 2017

James Jerome Davidson, better known as "J J," went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 9, 2017, at the age of 58. He was born the second of five children to Robert and May Davidson, on September 16, 1958 in Mobile, Alabama. J J graduated from Vigor High School, Class of 1976. After graduation he...

Dorothy Sanders

Dorothy Sanders

Aug 8, 2017

SANDERS Dorothy Sanders, 90 a native of Fisher, LA and a long time resident of Mobile, AL, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Sanders, two grandsons, Randal Lowery and Hollis W. Sanders, Jr. She is survived by three children, Sharon (Gene) Norris, Beverly Gurganus, Hollis (Marie) Sanders all of...

Peggy Davis

Peggy Davis

Aug 8, 2017

DAVIS Aug. 5, 1934-Aug. 8, 2017 Peggy McCluer Davis, 83, of Mobile, AL went to be with her Lord on August 8, 2017. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cleveland, their infant son, her parents, Clarence and Nell McCluer and brother, Edwin McCluer. Her survivors include one son, Terry (Teresa) Davis; two daughters, Beth (David) Edwards,...

William Toomey, Jr.

William Toomey, Jr.

Aug 6, 2017

TOOMEY, Jr. William S. Toomey, Jr., a native of Brewton, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Sunday, August 6, 2017. He was retired from Ingall's Shipbuilding. He is survived by his wife, Joan Toomey, three sons, Gregory Toomey, Brian (Robbie) Toomey, Joseph Toomey; one daughter, Kathleen Odom; 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral...

Jewell Gunter

Jewell Gunter

Aug 5, 2017

Jewell E. "Billie" Gunter 1921-2017 A native of Mississippi and long-time resident of Mobile, AL died on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at the age of 96. Mrs. Gunter owned and operated grocery stores in Mobile for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Gunter and Idele Walters Gunter; husband, Vernon Ray Tucker; sisters, Patricia L....

Thomas Richardson

Thomas Richardson

Aug 5, 2017

RICHARDSON Mr. Thomas O'Neal Richardson, a Mississippi native and longtime resident of Mobile, died on Saturday, August 5, 2017. He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Richardson and sister, Florence Hatfield. He is survived by his daughter, Paige (Rev. Marshall) Adcock; one daughter in law, Mary Ann Richardson; two sisters, Nell Kent and Dewanna Howle; two brothers,...

Edna Clinton

Edna Clinton

Aug 4, 2017

Edna Lee James Clinton ,1927-2017, was a native of Laurel, MS and resident of Saraland, AL died on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the age of 89. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard C. James Sr. and Mary H. James; brother Howard C. James Jr.; and sisters, Eva Senterfitt, Etta Willis, and Mary Lucille Broom; and...

Charles Lursen

Charles Lursen

Aug 4, 2017

LURSEN Feb. 2, 1931-Aug. 4, 2017 Charles Frederick "Fred" Lursen, a native of Leesburg, IN and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, August 4, 2017 at the age of 86. Fred was a retired Certified Public Accountant in his firm of Charles F. Lursen, PC. He was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church; Past President of National...

Michael Fenner

Michael Fenner

Aug 3, 2017

Michael Paul Fenner 1982-2017 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Semmes, AL died on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the age of 35. Michael loved flowers, was an animal lover and loved playing the piano. He also loved his niece and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, David Parks, Clarence Fenner and Mary Joan...

Molly Broadus

Molly Broadus

Aug 3, 2017

Molly Hadley Broadus 1943-2017 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Foley, AL died on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at the age of 73. Mrs. Broadus had a good sense of humor especially when it came to her name. She loved the saying "Good Golly Miss Molly". She liked to cook, enjoyed the beach and going to the...

Reginald Bullard, Jr.

Reginald Bullard, Jr.

Aug 2, 2017

BULLARD - Mr. Reginald L Bullard Jr. "Daddy Rex" - age 76, died Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Mr. Bullard was retired from Kimberly Clark and was a member of the Hurley Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary R. Bullard and his father, Reginald L. Bullard Sr....

Joel Pate

Joel Pate

Jul 30, 2017

Joel Scott Pate 06/12/1964 - 07/30/2017 With a heavy heart, JP Ventures Inc. (which companies include Ox Publishing, Hutton Chase, CreditMac and The Student LoanRecovery Plan), announces that Joel S. Pate, it's founder and CEO, passed away on July 30, 2017, peacefully in his sleep. Joel is survived by his wife, Mitzi Pate; mother, Delora Pate,Steve Pate (Nancy), two...

Ruby Harris

Ruby Harris

Jul 29, 2017

HARRIS Nov. 5, 1948-July 29, 2017 Ruby Belinda Barrett Harris, native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL died Saturday, July 29, 2017. She was retired, after 28 years of service, as Assistant Supervisor in the State District Court in Mobile County and served 10 years as a clerk in the United States Bankruptcy Court. She was preceded in death...