Obituaries

Betty Everette

Sep 14, 2015

EVERETTE Sept. 14, 2015 Betty H. Everette, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. God blessed her with the love of two families. Born to Aaron and Mamie Hendrix and graciously shared with John and Gladys Bilbro. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 56 years Andy and infant twin daughters; also...

Hugh Rice, Sr.

Sep 13, 2015

Hugh Patchell Rice, Sr., a native of Jackson, AL and resident of Mobile, died on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the age of 84. Mr. Rice was an employee of Eastern Airlines for 29 years and was a travel agent with Springdale Travel for 10 years. He was a religious and spiritual man all his life. He is survived...

Albert Swanson

Sep 12, 2015

SWANSON Albert James Swanson, a native of Dover, DE and current resident of Navarre, FL, died Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Andrew Swanson and Myrtle Virginia Tarbutton Swanson. His survivors include his wife, Barbara Alice Potts Swanson; his brother, Carl (Cathy) Swanson; two sisters, Deed Swanson...

Sherry Hall

Sep 12, 2015

Sherry Crenshaw Hall - age 74, born in Mobile, Alabama and a long-time resident of Semmes. She passed away on September 12, 2015, joining her "Honey" in Heaven on their 56th wedding anniversary. She was a 1959 graduate of Vigor High School, a faithful member for over fifty years, and Secretary of Kushla Bethany Baptist Church. Sherry loved spending...

Joe Carter, Sr.

Sep 11, 2015

CARTER Dec. 4, 1928-Sept. 11, 2015 Joe Burnell Carter, Sr. - a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, September 11, 2015 with his family by his side. He was a graduate of the University of South Alabama; joined the US Air Force in 1947, served in the conflict in Korea and retired after 20 years of service. He...

Marshall Rowell

Sep 10, 2015

ROWELL Feb. 13, 1931-Sept. 10, 2015 Marshall Foch Rowell, a native of Canoe, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the age of 84. Mr. Rowell retired from GAF Materials after 27 years of service. He was a Korean War Veteran and served in the Army's 25th Infantry Division. He was preceded in...

Odelle Robinson

Sep 10, 2015

Mrs. Odelle Thompson Robinson, age 86, a native of Edwardsville, Alabama and a resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on September 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dean Robinson, Sr. She is survived by her two sons, Orin (Karen) Robinson, Dean (Lois) Robinson; sister, Ollie Mauk; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Private graveside...

Charles Shand

Sep 10, 2015

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Shand, age 92. A native of Cordova, Alabama and a resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015. Mr. Shand retired from the US Air Force and from the US Postal Service in Niceville, FL. He is survived by his three children, John (Nanette) Shand, Linda Shand, Charlie (Dee Dee) Shand; eight grandchildren...

Eulene Engle

Sep 9, 2015

ENGLE Feb. 25, 1935-Sept. 9, 2015 Eulene Steele Engle, a native of Oak Grove, FL and current resident of Walnut Hill, FL, died peacefully at home Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon George Engle, Sr.; her parents, Bernie David Steele and Lena Godwin Steele; her sisters, Ruby...

Grace Purvis

Sep 8, 2015

PURVIS Nov. 2, 1936-Sept. 8, 2015 Grace Lee Purvis, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her parents, Inez Marie Gibson Harrell, Leroy Andrews and Lester Perry. Her survivors include her husband, Donald G. Purvis; one son, Ronald D. (Carolyn) Shirah; two...

Betty Reece

Sep 7, 2015

REECE September 7, 2015 Betty Jean Reece, a native of Mobile and a resident of Bay Minette, died on Monday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Kathryn Manders and sister, Pat McDonald. She is survived by two daughters, Paula Clark and Debra (Tom) Lawrence; one brother, Pete (Cathy) Manders; three sisters, Bonnie (Cliff) Woodman, Martha...

Stacy Sholes

Sep 6, 2015

SHOLES Oct. 20, 1962-Sept. 6, 2015 Stacy Flynn Sholes, a native of Birmingham, AL and current resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the age of 52. He was a self-employed general contractor. Stacy enjoyed lots of hobbies, including, skeet shooting, hunting, fishing, Alabama football and Ole Miss football. His brother, Robert Frank Sholes, Jr.,...

Frances Cherry

Sep 5, 2015

A native of Gulfport, MS and resident of Mobile, AL died on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the age of 68. Mrs. Cherry was a long time and faithful member of Fulton Road Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Frank "Drew" Cherry, Sr; two sons, Andrew (Juliana)Cherry Jr. and Dean Cherry. Visitation will be held from...

Donald Wise

Sep 5, 2015

A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Fairhope died on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife, Linda Arbo Wise; 2 children, Brooks C. Wise (Charr Self Wise) and Leslie C. Wise; grandson, Jake Wise; 2 sisters, Betty Wise Lamey and Jean White; brother, Richard Wise. Graveside services and interment...

Kenneth Radcliff

Sep 3, 2015

Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Saturday, September 5, 2015 10:00 AM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Dorothy Shuford

Sep 1, 2015

SHUFORD Dorothy McLemore Shuford December 7, 1926 thru September 1, 2015. Dorothy was known by friends, family and associates for her warm heart, kindness, and wisdom. Dorothy served in the civil services for the USAF at Brookley Field and Eglin Air Force base early in her career. Following her career with the civil service, Dorothy became an entrepreneur. Her...

Anna Miller

Sep 1, 2015

Anna Carrell Miller "Anna Banana", a Mobile Native peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 with her husband at her side. Anna was a homemaker and creative person enjoying gardening and crafts. She was born February 25, 1969. She attended Independent Methodist School, Mobile, Al, and Faulkner State Community College, Bay Minette, Al. Her survivors include her husband, David...

Martha Pennington

Aug 31, 2015

Martha Joan Pennington, nee Hannah, passed peacefully on August 27, 2015 in Mobile, AL. Born November 29, 1939 in Greenville, MS and long-time resident of Mobile, she spread the love she knew with all she encountered. She is survived by her beloved children Alisa Secrest (Larry), Dr. Michael Pennington (Kim), Carolyn Tierce (Doug) and Chris Pennington (Danielle), her cherished...

Apolonus Visser

Aug 31, 2015

Apolonus T. Visser, age 84 of Mobile, Alabama USA passed from this life to be with his Lord on August 31, 2015 at 6:30 AM, after a brief struggle with bladder cancer. Born August 30, 1931 in Wekerndam, Netherlands. While serving in the Dutch Air Force he met his future bride who worked in the hospital next door to...

Frances Saucer

Aug 30, 2015

Frances Anna Saucer Frances Anna Heacker Saucer, 84, passed away Sunday morning, August 30, 2015. She was born November 16, 1930, to the late Edwin Crowell Heacker and Loyal Daisy Heacker. She is survived by her twin sister, Margaret Heacker Merritt of Oklahoma, her daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Tom Hudson (MS), daughter Sandi Eddins (AL), son Ben Saucer...