Obituaries

Jerry Fulford

May 19, 2024

Jerry Stevens Fulford, 80, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at The Retreat Hospice at Saad. He was born June 7, 1943 to Stevens and Lucille Fulford of Mobile.

Jerry was a graduate of Theodore High School and earned his Bachelor of Science from Southern Mississippi with a degree in Math...

Dr. James Michael Cockrell

May 17, 2024

Dr. James Michael Cockrell, known as Mike (or Spike aka Spike Dawg)

peacefully embarked on his journey beyond the horizon of life at the age of 63 in

Birmingham, Alabama, on Friday, May 17, 2024. Mike is preceded in death by his

parents, James Wallace Cockrell and Sherry Pearson Cockrell. He is survived by his

wife, Stephanie Kyle Cockrell; his...

Patricia Greene

May 16, 2024

Patricia Sutton Greene, 75, went to be with the Lord on May 16, 2024. She was a beloved wife, a devoted mother, a very proud grandmother, and a loyal friend.

Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard, and her elder son, Travis. She is survived by her younger son, Christopher (Chris), her daughter-in-law, April, her grandson,...

Judge Larry Sims

May 15, 2024

Judge Larry Sims was born January 21, 1945, in the southern Alabama town of Bay Minette, and he slipped gently into the arms of Jesus on May 15, 2024, at his home in Fairhope, with his wife, Sandra, the love of his life, at his side.

 

Psalm 37:23 declares that a person’s steps are “established by the Lord when he delights in His way.” Certainly, this...

Franklin Mullis

May 15, 2024

Franklin David (Jake) Mullis, 83, a native and lifelong resident of Semmes, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, surrounded by his wife and daughter.

Jake was born on November 6, 1940 to Lenzo and Lilly Mullis.

Jake was a graduate of Semmes High School. After graduating from high school Jake went to work for...

Leon Ray

May 14, 2024

Mr. Leon Earl Ray, a beloved member of the Mobile, AL community, passed away on May 14, 2024 at his residence in Mobile, AL. He was born on January 8, 1941, in Mobile, AL. Mr. Ray was known for his warm personality and kind spirit.In his early years, Mr. Ray attended Murphy High School and later from the University of...

William Collins

May 13, 2024

William "Will" Edward Collins, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away in Mobile, AL on May 13, 2024. He was born on March 5, 1954, in the same that he called home throughout his life.

Mr. Collins was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Mary Collins and his stepson, Matthew Rog.

Left...

Carolyn McDonald Parham

May 13, 2024

Carolyn McDonald Parham, resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 13, 2024. She will be remembered for her mentoring, kindness, thoughtfulness, and caring nature. Those whom she dearly loved will miss her enthusiastic card sending. Recently celebrating her 82nd birthday, Carolyn was born on March 13,1942. She grew up in Chickasaw, Alabama and maintained...

Myra Morgan Stewart

May 13, 2024

Myra Morgan Stewart went home to Jesus on May 13, 2024 at age 87.

Myra was born to Oliver James and Lena Marguarite Morgan on March 24, 1937 in Mobile, Alabama.

Myra met her husband Norborne Ray (Norman) Stewart and went on to have 4 Children, Peggy, Paul, Patricia, and Pamela. Myra lived her life as a military wife...

David Rex Isler

May 12, 2024

David Isler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away in Mobile, AL on May 12, 2024. He was born on July 6, 1954, in the same city that he called home throughout his life.David will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family and his faith in the Lord. He found joy in playing music as...

Daniel Reynolds

May 12, 2024

Daniel Webster Reynolds, 92, of Saraland, AL passed away on May 12, 2024.

Daniel was born on January 8, 1932 to Charles Reynolds and Ollie Wheeler Reynolds.

He loved to fish and loved doing projects around the house. He could often be found working on his cars or doing woodworking projects when he was not fishing.

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Mary Lewis

May 11, 2024

MARY RILEY LEWIS (MIMI), AGE 90, A RESIDENT OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA

FOR 59 YEARS, PASSED AWAY ON SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2024.

BORN MARCH 5, 1934 IN URIAH, ALABAMA, AND LATER MOVED WITH HER FAMILY TO MOBILE, ALABAMA.

SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER PARENTS, VERNON J. RILEY AND BESSIE L. (CUMBIE) RILEY; DAUGHTER, CYNTHIA RENEE (STEELREATH) GARRISON;...

Thurman Vickers

May 11, 2024

Thurman "Bubba" Vickers - age 89; a resident of Eight Mile, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He was born on April 14, 1935 in Mobile County Alabama. He was the son of the late French Vickers and Bernice Taylor Vickers. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joan Reynolds Vickers;...

Robert Carroll Sr.

May 10, 2024

Mr. Robert "Poppy Bob" Guy Carroll, Sr., age 81, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 at his home.

Robert was United States Air Force Veteran. He had a passion for golf and flying. He loved his Weenie Babies that brought him much comfort in his final days, HerShe and DixxEE...

Mary Anderson

May 9, 2024

Mary Jane Anderson, age 86, passed away in Mobile, AL on May 9, 2024, in the comfort of her home. She was born to Jose and Sara Ocequeda on June 22, 1937, in Monterrey, Mexico. She grew up in El Paso, TX where she met and fell in love with her husband of almost 50 years, William Joseph Anderson. Mrs....

Betty Lott

May 8, 2024

Mrs. Betty Sellers Lott passed away on May 8th from complications of heart surgery. Betty was born in Mackenzie, Al. to John D. Rockefeller and Carrie Smith in 1943. Preceding her in death are her parents, her sister Hazel McCarter, brother John Smith, and her husband Ray Sellers and second husband Joe Lott.

Betty had a passion for life as...

Dorothy Johnson

May 7, 2024

Dorothy Jean Johnson, 87, passed away on May 7th, 2024. Dorothy was born on August 28,1936 as the 3rd child of Fred and Ilene Pittman. She grew up in Irvington, Alabama and was a long term resident of Coden, Alabama. "Dot" as she was affectionately known, worked as the Librarian at Mose Hudson Tapia Library in Bayou La Batre, Alabama....

Camilla Newbill

May 4, 2024

Camilla Ann (Jones) Newbill of Mobile, died on May 4, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born on February 10, 1944, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Vincent Alverson and Vurvel Olene (Cruce) Jones. Camilla's life reflected her love for God and his son Jesus. She was married to Vernon Alton Newbill with whom she shared 50...

Bonnie Charlene Haire

May 1, 2024

Bonnie Charlene (Cartee) Haire, 74-year-old Mobile, Alabama native, passed away May 1, 2024, at Emerald Memory Care Center in Claremore, Oklahoma. She was born April 8, 1950, in Aliceville, Alabama to Charlie Verdo and Olive Edell Cartee. Her “claim to fame” was that Dr. Pepper delivered her.

Bonnie grew up and attended school in Mobile, Alabama and was a 1968 graduate...

John Barnickel, Jr.

Apr 30, 2024

John William Barnickel, Jr., age 68, passed away on April 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. John was born on November 9, 1955, in Mobile, AL to John and Jeanette Barnickel.

He was affectionately called "Big John"- a name which held much more meaning behind it to the people nearest to him. Those who spoke of Big John knew without a...