Obituaries

Kenneth Breland

Kenneth Breland

Jun 14, 2017

BRELAND Mar. 10, 1943-June 14, 2017 Kenneth Breland, a native of McLain, MS and current resident of Spanish Fort, AL, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the age of 74. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larz Breland and Miriam Freeman Breland; and his son, Wayne Crenshaw Breland. His survivors include his wife, Jewel Jeanette Jones Breland;...

Michael Pettis

Michael Pettis

Jun 14, 2017

Michael Anthony Pettis 1959-2017 A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the age of 58. Mr. Pettis enjoyed life and loved to fish. He was the most giving person that you could meet. He was preceded in death by his father, Calvin Ollie Pettis, Sr and a brother, Calvin Ollie Pettis, Jr....

Philip Walker

Philip Walker

Jun 13, 2017

WALKER Apr. 28, 1960-June 13, 2017 Philip Craig Walker, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died suddenly in Baton Rouge, LA at the age of 57. Philip is survived by his parents, Glenn A. Walker and Catherine Bumpers Walker; his son, Craig Anthony (Danielle) Walker; his daughter, Angel Marie Walker (Austin) Klooster; one granddaughter, Anna Reece Walker;...

Barbara Lumpkin

Barbara Lumpkin

Jun 11, 2017

LUMPKIN Nov. 10, 1945-June 11, 2017 Barbara Ann Turner Lumpkin, a native of Beaumont, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died suddenly Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth Doyle Turner and Jettie Pearl Pipkins Turner; her husband, Arthur Douglas Lumpkin, Sr. and her grandson, Nickolas Doyle...

Pat Bloodsworth

Pat Bloodsworth

Jun 11, 2017

BLOODSWORTH June 11, 2017 Pat C. Bloodsworth, 76, a longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed on to be with the Lord on Sunday, due to an unexpected illness. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, John Davis Bloodsworth; two children, Ashley Ruth (Ric) Sweitzer and John Gregory (Amy) Bloodsworth; her sister, Barbara C. McCullough; two grandchildren,...

Lois Shaffer

Lois Shaffer

Jun 10, 2017

Lois LaRue Shaffer 1932-2017 A native of Summerville, PA and resident of Mobile, AL died on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at the age of 85. Mrs. Shaffer loved to cook and take care of her family. She played piano and worked in Sunday School in her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Dale Shaffer and...

Emmett Keller

Emmett Keller

Jun 9, 2017

Emmett August Keller 1941-2017 Emmett Keller passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Thelma (Luft) Keller; daughter in law, Kristi Keller; granddaughter, Faith Keller. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 plus years, Carol Wells Keller; three loving...

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,...