Obituaries

Robert Andrew "Andy" Dixon

Sep 2, 2024

Robert Andrew Dixon, “Andy” was born on July 15, 1962 and passed September 2, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Gary and Carolyn Hafford. 

He is survived by his son Brad Andrew Dixon (Christi); grandchildren, Juliea, Morgan, Randye, Taylor (Levi); great-grandchild, Liam.

He loved to spend time with his family and go fishing and camping, his favorite spot was the...

Billy Burke

Sep 1, 2024

Billy R Burke son of Chester A. Burke and Evelina Burke lost his battle with cancer Sept Ist 2024. Born Dec. 29,1943 in West Virginia. Billy came from a large family, Chester W. Burke, Louise Dailey, Marie Malinowski, Linda Mullins, Jimmy Burke and Louis Burke. Billy is survived by his son Kenneth W. Burke and Family, and his daughter Melissa...

Ruby Turner

Sep 1, 2024

Ruby Maxine Turner, 80, of Mobile, died on September 1, 2024, after a sudden acute illness. She was born on March 24, 1944, to William Turner and Ruby Estelle Prine Turner of Deer Park, Alabama.

Maxine was a 1962 graduate of Fruitdale High School. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi before entering the working world. In 1966, she went...

Paul Mallette Jr

Aug 31, 2024

Dr. Paul N. Mallette Jr, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on December 21, 1942 to Paul Sr and Hilda (Sylvest) Mallette. He was a retired Principal, and a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Paul graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science...

Louverne Vick

Aug 27, 2024

Axie Louverne Vick, 71, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on August 27, 2024.

Louverne was born on November 14, 1952 to Jule and Axie Brown in Enterprise, Alabama.

After graduating from Troy University, she taught school for a short time. Louverne married the love of her life, Lester Vick, and together they pastored for many, many years....

Eunice Hill

Aug 27, 2024

Eunice Hill, age 93, a native of Fulton, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She is survived by 3 children, Jerry (Martha) Sheffield, Mitchell (Joyce) Sheffield, Patricia Rowell, 1 sister, Betty Sue Harris, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral...

Lisa Simison

Aug 26, 2024

On Monday August 26, 2024, Lisa Lynette Simison, beloved sister and aunt, passed away at the age of 57. Lisa was born on August 22, 1967, in Mobile, Al. to Neal and Rebecca Simison, who preceded her in death. Lisa devoted her entire life to caring for others.After graduating from Theodore High School in 1986, Lisa started her career at...

Bradley Gray

Aug 25, 2024

Born November 28, 1964, Mr. Bradley Emerson Gray, resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed into Eternity Sunday, August 25, 2024. Brad was preceded in death by his Mother, Barbara Gray and his Father, Virgil Gray Jr. and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gaston Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Gray Sr. Brad will be greatly missed by his beloved sister,...

Butch Hardin

Aug 25, 2024

On August 25th, 2024, Butch Swindle Hardin, retired comedian and dedicated father, passed away peacefully at his home in Mobile, Alabama, with his two sons and loyal companion, Bandit, by his side. Butch is preceded in death by his father, Rich; mother, Edna; and son, Butch S. Hardin, Jr. He is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Pamela...

Carlton Craddock

Aug 24, 2024

Carlton Glynn Craddock, a resident of Mobile, AL and a native of Cookeville, TN, passed away August 24, 2024, at the age of 86.

Carlton always highlighted and emphasized how to have balance in life. Put God first, family second, and everything else will fall into place. He had a Bachelor of Arts from Tennessee Tech. He worked as a...

William Dethloff, Sr.

Aug 22, 2024

William Wayne Dethloff Sr (Bill) received his eternal reward on August 22, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1943. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of the Honor Guard. He met his wife of 57 ½ years, Lola (Dusty) Dethloff while stationed at Pope Air Force Base in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He retired...

Judith Nichols

Aug 22, 2024

Judith Grissett Nichols, age 77, passed away on August 22, 2024, in Mobile, AL. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ashley and Doris Grissett and siblings, Juanita Griffith, William Grissett, and Clara Tew.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 36 years, Richard W. Nichols; children, Shannon Vickery (Tony), and Grant Nichols (Tara); grandchildren, Mariah Franklin (Kevin),...

Glenn Lavell Young

Aug 21, 2024

Glenn Lavell Young, age 91, passed away on August 21, 2024, in Mobile, AL. 

Mr. Young was born in Marshall, TX on June 3, 1933, to parents Walter and Irma Young. He married Sharon Mae Bullard on August 1, 1954 who precdeceased him in March 1999. He served honorably in the United States Navy and fought in the Korean War. He...

Charles Walther

Aug 19, 2024

On Monday morning August 19, 2024, Charles "Charlie" Walther, age 75, passed away at his home in Mobile, AL and was immediately clothed in Christ's righteousness and love. Charlie was born in Brewton, AL in 1949 and had eight siblings. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Lela Mae Fuqua Walther, wife, Marylee Walther, brothers, Al Walther,...

Vera Cain

Aug 18, 2024

Vera Arlene Cain

12/28/1953 - 08/18/2024

Vera Arlene Cain, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away August 18th, 2024 at the age of 70 after a long and hard battle with liver disease, kidney disease, and diabetes for many years.

She was baptized May 15th, 1966 at Magnolia Springs Baptist Church. She...

Faye Jones

Aug 15, 2024

Faye N Jones, a resident of Loxley, Alabama and a native of Magee, Mississippi, passed away August 15,2024 at the age of 93.

Faye was the only person in her family to graduate high school. She was a loving wife to Jack, a military man, and traveled overseas and around the United States. She loved spending time in...

Johnnie Dickinson

Aug 14, 2024

Johnnie "Jay" Batts Dickinson, a longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Jay was 88 years young. She was born on February 1, 1936, in Wilmington, North Carolina. She was a 1954 graduate of Ketterlinus High School in St. Augustine, Florida, where she met her husband in the ninth grade. She and her husband,...

Howard Johnson Jr

Aug 11, 2024

Howard Mason Johnson Jr., 76, of Holly Springs, was suddenly called home to the Lord on August 11, 2024.

Howard was born on October 7, 1947 to Helen and Howard Johnson Sr. in Century, Florida. After Howard graduated from Murphy High School in 1966, studied at Mobile College and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History. He went...

Hubert Black Sr.

Aug 11, 2024

Hubert Jackson Black Sr., born May 7, 1931 in Georgiana, AL and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL passed away at 93 in his home on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 5:07pm. He is preceded in death by his father, Leston Leonard Black, his mother, Ruth Hicks Black and his son, Hubert (Hugh) Jackson Black, Jr. He is survived by his...

Otis Lavern Collier, Sr.

Aug 8, 2024

Otis Lavern Collier, Sr, age 92, a native of Bayou La Batre passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his home in Irvington, AL.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Idell Collier; one brother, Wayne (Yvonne) Collier; one sister Eleanor (Denny) Penny.

 He is survived by his devoted and cherished wife of 70 years, Winona Collier; his...