Obituaries

Lucy Holcombe

Dec 17, 2015

Lucy Belle Holcombe- A native of Kolinton, AL and resident of Mobile died on Thursday December 17, 2015 at the age of 89. She is survived by a grandson, Derek Holcombe and two great grandchildren; nephew, Rick Coleman; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held from Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Saturday December 19, 2015 from...

Randy Elder

Dec 15, 2015

ELDER Apr. 11. 1957-Dec. 15, 2015 Randy Edward Elder, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015. He worked his entire life as a maritime captain. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sim Horace Elder and Berdy Nell Ward Elder, and his brother, Michael Wayne Elder. His survivors include his wife, Cynthia...

Mary Nicholson

Dec 14, 2015

Mary Virginia "Gin" Nicholson, passed away on December 14, 2015 at the age of 93. She was born on April 19, 1922 and was a resident of Mobile for 74 years. She was a member of First Baptist North Mobile church for 65 years and served the Lord faithfully in Sunday school and the choir. She was very committed...

Betty Larison

Dec 10, 2015

LARISON Dec. 10, 2015 Mrs. Betty Foye Larison., a native of Atmore, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died on Thursday. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a local Mystic Society. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Brad M. Sansone and great grandson, Christopher A. Hubbart. She is survived by her husband,...

Miles Crutchfield

Dec 9, 2015

Miles Dewey "Paw Paw" Crutchfield-A native of Florida, born on February 2, 1923 and resident of Mobile, died on Wednesday December 9, 2015 at the age of 92. He was a proud veteran of WWII who had numerous stories to share. One of the highlights of his life was being a part 8th Honor Flight. Thank you to his...

Nhu Diep

Dec 9, 2015

In 1927, Mrs. Nhu Diep was born to Mr. Phuong Diep and Mrs. Nguu Diep in Sa Dec Province, Vietnam. Mrs. Nhu Diep was raised in a family rooting three generations of Baptists. Throughout the course of her entire life, Mrs. Nhu Diep cultivated a strong love for God; and she always remained loyal to her Baptist faith. In...

William Pearson

Dec 8, 2015

William "Pete" Pearson, age 81, a native of Glade, Mississippi and a resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away at home on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Pete, retired after 34 years of service at Sears as a Service Technician. He was dearly loved by his customers and co-workers. He was a member of the Mobile Roadrunners R.V. Club, member of...

Jerry Cotton, Sr.

Dec 8, 2015

COTTON, Sr. Dec. 8, 2015 Jerry D. Cotton, Sr., a native of Ragland, AL and a longtime resident of Chickasaw, AL, died on Tuesday. Mr. Cotton retired with over 35 years of service with the Alabama Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nora Chambless Cotton and father, Leonard B. Cotton and five brothers and sisters....

Martin Hanrath

Dec 7, 2015

HANRATH Dec. 7, 2015 Martin "Bud" Earl Hanrath, age 82, a native of Frankfort, Mich., and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away on Monday. He was a Veteran of the US Navy, served in the Korean War aboard the LST 840 and vice-president of the LST *40 Reunion Group. Bud began his engineering career after earning his degree...

Macklen Cranford

Dec 7, 2015

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Friday, December 11, 2015 9:30 AM Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Friday, December 11, 2015 10:00 AM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Carrie Mink

Dec 4, 2015

MINK Jan. 22, 1943-Dec. 4, 2015 Carrie Louise Phillips Mink, a native of Lamison, AL in Wilcox County, and longtime resident of Coden, AL, died Friday, December 4, 2015 at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Pettis Phillips and Daisy Pearl Morgan Cooper; her sister, Pearl Phillips Spencer and her brother, William...

Winnette Bolton

Dec 4, 2015

BOLTON Jan. 13, 1933-Dec. 4, 2015 Winnette Jordan Bolton, born January 13, 1933, a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. Winnette was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James Louie Bolton; grandson, Julian Bolton, and granddaughter, Julia Bolton. She is survived by her son, Doug Bolton; granddaughters, Jade Bolton (Aaron) Brant,...

Emma Richards

Dec 3, 2015

Emma Louise Gandy Richards, a native of Prattville, AL and a resident of Mobile, AL since 1943 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the age of 99. Mrs. Richards was preceded in death by her parents, Julius Francis and Frankie Johnson Gandy; brothers, Terrell J. Gandy, Julius F. Gandy and...

James Keener

Dec 3, 2015

KEENER James Alton Keener, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the age of 64. He was a member of Bay City Free Will Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Bryant Keener and Leona Enzor Hand, and his brother, Ricky Keener. His survivors include two daughters, Crissina...

Julie Odom

Dec 2, 2015

Julie Beck Odom-A native of Mobile and resident of Saraland died on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at the age of 56. She is survived by her husband, Samuel "Sam" Odom; son, Brandon Scott; mother, Jimmie Beck Reid; siblings, Debbie (Larry) Jackson, Frank (Elizabeth) Beck, Steve (Kelly) Beck and Hugh (Stacy) Beck. Visitation will be held from Mobile Memorial Gardens...

Beulah Ashmore

Nov 30, 2015

Beulah McLaughlin Ashmore, 98 Mrs. Ashmore departed this life on November 30, 2015, after years of nursing and hospice care at the Crowne Health Services in Mobile, AL. Mrs. Ashmore was born in Erwin, TN on July 20, 1917, and came to Mobile, AL in 1941 as part of the giant work force created by the December 7th attack...

Dr. Buchsbaum

Nov 30, 2015

BUCHSBAUM July 28, 1946-Nov. 30, 2015 Dr. Roy Buchsbaum, a native of Pittsburgh, PA and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, November 30, 2015 at the age of 69. Dr. Buchsbaum was a retired physician. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Buchsbaum and Madeline Leichter Buchsbaum; and his brother, David Buchsbaum. He is survived by...

Shannon Nelson

Nov 28, 2015

Nelson Mrs. Shannon Nelson, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile died on Saturday, November 28, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Nelson; three children, Sybil Knight, Shannon Martin and Amanda Petersen; nine grandchildren, one great grandchild and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 12 noon from Mobile Memorial Gardens...

Leslie Forrester

Nov 27, 2015

Service Graveside Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Monday, November 30, 2015 10:00 AM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Bertha Scanlan

Nov 26, 2015

SCANLAN June 15, 1923-Nov. 26, 2015 Mrs. Bertha Hotz Scanlan was born June 15, 1923 and passed away peacefully on November 26, 2015. She lived in Staten Island, New York until 1946 when she moved to Mobile to marry John Leonard Scanlan. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, John and Mary Hotz, brother, John Hotz,...