Obituaries

Deborah Hilburn

Jan 22, 2017

HILBURN Sept. 24, 1959-Jan. 22, 2017 Deborah Rene Hilburn, a resident of Semmes, AL, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at the age of 57. She was an animal lover and collected various collectables. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Delano Hilburn and Minnie Laverne Cochran Hilburn; her sister, Tina Hilburn, and an infant brother, "Little Frankie"....

Clifton Kirby

Jan 22, 2017

Service Graveside Service Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery 34904 AL Hwy. 225 Spanish Fort, AL  36577 Monday, January 30, 2017 2:30 PM Cemetery Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery 349094 AL Hwy. 225 Spanish Fort, AL  36577

Esther Sheppard

Jan 20, 2017

SHEPPARD Oct. 23, 1934-Jan. 20, 2017 Esther Mae Worrell Sheppard was born October 23, 1934. She was the third of four children to Johnnie Edger Worrell and Lillie Mae (Taylor) Worrell of Mobile, Alabama. She died in Theodore, Alabama on January 20, 2017. She was employed at Bellingrath Gardens and Home until retirement. She married Billy Fred Sheppard in...

Frances Harris

Jan 19, 2017

HARRIS January 19, 2017 Frances Henrietta Harris, 87, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on January 19, 2017, surrounded by her family. Henrietta was born on April 11, 1929, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the late Addie Frances and James Henry Culpepper. In addition to her parents, Henrietta is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William Henry...

Barbara Mathis

Jan 18, 2017

MATHIS Barbara Mathis, born December 26, 1933, a native of Birmingham, AL and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, departed into eternal life on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry "David" Mathis, her parents, William Quarles and Martha Knight Quarles, as well as brothers, Jack Quarles and Cecil...

Kim Glazner

Jan 18, 2017

Mr. Kim Edward Glazner Oct 12, 1945 - Jan 18, 2017 A native of Providence, RI and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the age of 71. Mr. Glazner was a retired Industrial Engineer who loved sailing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orma Lee and Charles Glazner; wife, Carol Glazner and...

Frances Robbins

Jan 18, 2017

ROBBINS Frances G. Robbins, a native of Columbus, GA, formerly of Mobile and a resident of Ocala, FL, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton Robbins and son Weems Robbins. She is survived by three children, Paul Robbins, Fran McKee and Kate Wilson and other relatives. Graveside services will be held...

Marie Turner

Jan 18, 2017

MARIE LOUISE BREAUX (BURKE) TURNER Sep 29, 1922 - Jan 18, 2017 Marie Louise Turner was born on Sep 29, 1922 to Louis Joseph Valentine Desiree Breaux and Sophie Ann Prejean Breaux in Crowley, LA. She spent her early years in Iota, LA and moved to Church Point, LA where she attended grade school. She attended Church Point High...

Wilba Bush

Jan 17, 2017

Wilba Dot Bush May 8, 1921 - January 17, 2017 A native of Crenshaw County, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the age of 95. Mrs. Bush was a member of Navco Baptist Church and Order of Eastern Star. She also loved flowers. She is survived by her son, Harvey (Donna) Bush;...

Louise Thompson

Jan 14, 2017

Mobile County - Louise Thompson, a long time resident of Coden Alabama, passed away Saturday the 14th of January peacefully at home. Our Mother was a native of North Alabama, but settled in Alabama Port to work along side our father in a family-owned machine shop. She was a strong person that diligently worked and raised two daughters. Later...

Jerry Adams, Jr.

Jan 13, 2017

ADAMS Feb. 23, 1954-Jan. 13, 2017 Jerry Edward Adams, Jr., a native of Bartlesville, OK and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, January 13, 2017 at the age of 62. He was the owner and operator of Ed's Tool Service and was an active member of Port City Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his...

Sherril Allen

Jan 13, 2017

ALLEN Mar. 1, 1960-Jan. 13, 2017 Sherril Annette Hanna Allen, born at Fort Rucker, AL and longtime resident of Grand Bay, AL, died suddenly Friday, January 13, 2017 at the age of 56. She was employed by AM/NS in Calvert, AL. She loved gardening, fishing and raising chickens. She was preceded in death by her parents, Col. Bobby Gene...

Ribble Bankhead

Jan 12, 2017

Ribble Ernest Bankhead Sept 7, 1929 - Jan 12, 2017 A native of Borger, TX and resident of Theodore, AL died on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the age of 87. Mr. Bankhead was an ordained Deacon and member at Theodore First Baptist Church. He was retired from International Paper Company after 35 years as Architectural Engineer. He loved...

Catherine Taylor

Jan 12, 2017

Catherine Perry Taylor of Semmes, AL, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the age of 69. Catherine was born in Thomasville, AL to Leon and Bennie Perry on September 28, 1947. She graduated from Sweetwater High School in 1965. She later married Bill Taylor of Butler, AL on October 3, 1969 at Aimwell Baptist Church in Aimwell, AL....

Charles Paulk

Jan 12, 2017

PAULK Sept. 18, 1930-Jan. 12, 2017 Charles A. Paulk, a native of Bonifay, FL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the age of 86. He was a retired tug boat captain. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Joseph Paulk and Rosie Lee Urquhart Paulk; his wife of 67 years, Maddie...

Regina Golemon

Jan 11, 2017

Regina Webb Allen Golemon September 22,1923 - January 11, 2017 Regina Golemon (Ena), 93, passed away on January 11, 2017 at her home in Mobile, Alabama. She was born on September 22, 1923 to Daniel and Alla Webb. She retired from Gayfers Department Store. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Alla Webb, her first husband,...

Tyler Obert

Jan 8, 2017

OBERT July 8, 2002-Jan. 8, 2017 Tyler Elmore Obert, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died suddenly Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the age of 14. Tyler was a freshman at Theodore High School; a member of the Theodore High School Band and was an avid Alabama football fan. He was preceded in death by his paternal...

Dr. Ivey

Jan 8, 2017

IVEY June 25, 1954-Jan. 8, 2017 Dr. Kenith Wade Ivey, a native of Columbia, SC and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the age of 62. Dr. Ivey was the current pastor of Inspire Church in Hurley, MS. He received numerous degrees from numerous universities including but not limited to, a BA from the...

Judy Davis

Jan 7, 2017

Judy Ann Davis Oct 25, 1959 - January 7, 2017 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Theodore died on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the age of 57. Mrs. Davis passion in life was working with foster children. She was an animal lover and loved working in the yard and renovating houses. She was preceded in death...

Mary Lee

Jan 7, 2017

LEE Jan. 7, 2017 Mary Catherine Blackmon Lee, remembered by family and friends for her kind and loving spirit, passed away at home Saturday at age 91. Mrs. Lee was a Mobile native and member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church. She worked as office manager for her first husband's companies, Blackmon Real Estate & Insurance, and Model Homes of...