Obituaries

Iva Betancourt

Aug 22, 2016

BETANCOURT May 7, 1934-Aug. 22, 2016 Iva Jean Crane Betancourt, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, August 22, 2016 at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arosta Wiley Crane and Clyde Hazel Duke Crane; and her husband, Manual Thomas Betancourt, Jr. Her survivors include her son, Steve Betancourt; four...

Jane Pierce

Aug 21, 2016

PIERCE Mar. 11, 1943 - Aug.21, 2016 Jane Lillian Swanson Pierce, Age 73. Passed away peacefully at her home August 21, 2016. Born in London, Ontario 1943. A resident of Mobile since 1974.She is survived by her daughter Kimberly Anne L. (Oystein K.) Pedersen. Jane was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Scottish Society of...

Sherrill Webster

Aug 21, 2016

Sherrill Crowson Webster Nov 13, 1935- Aug 21, 2016 A native of Sheffield, AL and resident of Foley, AL died on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the age of 80. Mrs. Webster was an accomplished singer and avid reader. She also participated in local theater. She was a devout Christian who was a member of St Margaret of Scotland...

Louie Holloway

Aug 20, 2016

Louie Lavelle Holloway September 11, 1954- August 20, 2016 A native of Chickasaw, AL and resident of Theodore, AL died on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the age of 61. Mr. Holloway was a Pawn Broker for many years. He is survived by a son, Edward Glen (Dana) Holloway; one sister, Barbara H. (Roger) Thrasher; two grandchildren, Eli Charles...

Diane Gano

Aug 19, 2016

GANO Apr. 6, 1956 - Aug. 19, 2016 Diane Brining Gano, Age 60. A native and resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016. She was a Licensed Custom House Broker for the District of Mobile. Diane was an owner and officer of the John M. Brining Company, Inc. established by her father , John M....

Mary Reynolds

Aug 19, 2016

REYNOLDS Aug. 19, 2016 Mary E. Reynolds, a native of Aliceville, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile died on Friday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Lewis Reynolds; parents, Edwin and Maggie Campbell; two sons, Lewis King Reynolds and Charles Wade Reynolds. She is survived by one daughter, Rosanne (Drew) Plash; two daughters-in-law, Linda Reynolds...

Mavis Parnell

Aug 18, 2016

PARNELL Aug 18, 2016 Mavis M. Parnell, a native of Summerdale, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile County, died at home on Thursday. She was preceded in death by her two sons, Michael McCawley and Nancy Hancock. She is survived by her husband, Jim Parnell; two children, Patrick (Erica) McCawley and Terry (Janean) McCawley; one sister, Evada Steffler;...

Ronald Bell

Aug 18, 2016

Ronald Alvin Bell, born December 27, 1942. Passed away on August 18, 2016 at the age of 73 years old. A native of Louisiana and a resident of Mobile, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Renzie Bell and Gertrude Schneider Bell. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlene Mims Bell; two precious children, Bryan...

Bonnie Claunch

Aug 18, 2016

Bonnie Perry Claunch 11-17-41- 8-18-16. A native of Washington, DC and resident of Mobile, AL died on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the age of 74. Mrs. Claunch was a college professor at Riverside City College in Riverside CA. She loved to crochet and loved cats. She was preceded in death by her sister, Paula Joan Kuhlman. She is...

Shirley Leonard

Aug 18, 2016

LEONARD Shirley Madeline Robbins Leonard passed August 17, 2016 at the age of 79. Born December 28, 1936 and a lifelong resident of Mobile. She was a catholic attended 12 years of catholic school, and attended Alaska University and had a degree as a dietitian. In her earlier years she was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church...

Lucille Smith

Aug 16, 2016

The family of Lucille M. Smith regretfully announce the passing of their beloved mother "Dootsy" on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Providence Hospital. Dootsy passed away peacefully surrounded by her children. Dootsy was a native of Meadville, PA and a lifetime resident of the Springhill area of Mobile, AL. She attended Villa Maria in Montreal, Quebec and attended Springhill...

Ivan Hickox

Aug 16, 2016

HICKOX Dec. 1, 1927-Aug. 16, 2016 Ivan Newell "Skeet" Hickox, 88, returned to his heavenly home on August 16, 2016. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him throughout his life and ultimately gave him and his family peace at his death. Skeet was born to the late Charlie and Irene Hickox in Texon,...

William Summersgill

Aug 15, 2016

William Luther Summersgill, Born July 12, 1926 in Whister, AL. (Age 90) Died August 15, 2016 at home with his wife and family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers (Rex, James, Jack, Elmer), his sisters (Ruth Wilber, Thelma McCormick), and his son Daniel Summersgill. He is survived by his wife of 69 years...

Bernard Enger

Aug 15, 2016

Bernard Michael Enger "Mike", a native of Mobile Alabama, passed away on Monday, August 15th 2016 surrounded by his family following his three year battle with pancreatic cancer. A graduate of Murphy High School, Mike went on to attend college at the University of South Alabama where he became a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. After college,...

John Mcgowan, Sr.

Aug 15, 2016

McGOWAN, Sr. John Patrick McGowan, Sr., a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died at home on Monday, August 15, 2016. He was retired from Alcoa. He was preceded in death by his son, Nello McGowan. He is survived by his wife, Linda Finch McGowan; three children, Cheryl E. McGowan, John P McGowan, Jr. and Jeffry M. McGowan; one...

Rosemary Sellers

Aug 14, 2016

Service Graveside Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Tuesday, August 16, 2016 10:00 AM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

June Shepherd

Aug 14, 2016

SHEPHERD Jan. 10, 1932-Aug. 14, 2016 June Yvonne Brooks Shepherd was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Chandler Shepherd and her son, Tony Eugene Gentry. Her surviving family members include Valerie B. Gentry, Gloria Homan, and Evelyn Rainbolt. Mrs. Shepherd was also blessed with 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. June was born in 1932 in Sylacauga,...

Jewel Bertolotti

Aug 13, 2016

BERTOLOTTI Sept. 11, 1925-Aug. 13, 2015 Jewel Arline Porter Bertolotti, born September 11, 1925, a longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, August 13, 2016 in Birmingham, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion S. Bertolotti, Sr. Her survivors include her daughter, Carolyn Bertolotti (Courtney) Mason; her son, Marion S. (Melisa) Bertolotti, Jr.; five grandchildren; three...

Sybil Lomax

Aug 12, 2016

LOMAX May 31, 1932-August 12, 2016 Sybil Adjeline Fore Lomax, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home in Satsuma, AL. She is survived by her three children, Richard Lomax (Mary K), Cynthia L. Sherrer (Timothy) and Russell Lomax (Kelly); her beloved grandchildren, Christopher Sherrer, Megan S. Neel (Michael), Taylor Sherrer, Avery Lomax, Hunter...

Richard Terry, Sr.

Aug 11, 2016

TERRY, SR. Dec. 30, 1950-Aug. 11, 2016 Richard Tawn Terry, Sr., a longtime resident of Chickasaw, AL, died Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the age of 65. He was a retired insurance agent. He was preceded in death by his father, Houston Thomas Terry, Jr. and his brother, Thomas Edwin Terry. His survivors include his wife of 45 years,...