Obituaries

Ellen Wilson

Jan 18, 2016

WILSON Jan. 18, 2016 Ellen M. Wilson, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died on Monday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Swade C. Wilson. She is survived by her son, Victor (Joyelle) Wilson; one brother, James T. Jett; four grandchildren, Chandler Wilson, Jordyn Wilson, Joshlynn Wilson and Anna-Karlee Wilson and other relatives. Visitation will be...

Raymond Forsyth

Jan 16, 2016

Feb. 3, 1921-Jan. 16, 2016 Raymond Edward Forsyth, a native of Macon, GA and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the age of 94. Mr. Forsyth was a decorated World War II US Army Air Corps Veteran and a retired Pharmacist. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Desmond Forsyth and Ruby...

Eddie Williams

Jan 15, 2016

WILLIAMS Aug. 28, 1924-Jan. 15, 2016 Eddie Gerald Williams died Friday, January 15, 2016 at the age of 91. He was a US Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Cade Williams and Alberta Ennis Williams; his wife, Janette Nelson Williams; his brother, James Edward "Ed" Williams; and his sister, Mary Alice Williams Jordan. His...

Ellis Anderson

Jan 13, 2016

ANDERSON Sept. 10, 1934-Jan. 13, 2016 Ellis Gene Anderson, a native of Coffeeville, AL and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erskin Ellis Anderson and Louella Hare Davis. His survivors include his wife of 60 years, Elfriede Margarete Traxel Anderson; his son, Fred Wayne (Regina) Anderson; one...

Joseph Bray

Jan 13, 2016

BRAY Jan. 13, 2016 Joseph Benton Bray, a native of Tensaw, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile County died on Wednesday. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Lee Bray; one son, Nolan Joseph Bray and two grandchildren, Tina Smith and Theodore Shroyer. He is survived by three children, Michael Benton Bray, Amanda Bray(Charles)Cook and Marian...

Carla White

Jan 13, 2016

A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.

David Christian, Sr.

Jan 13, 2016

CHRISTIAN Oct. 3, 1949-Jan. 13, 2016 David Eugene Christian, Sr., a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the age of 66. He was a retired Corporal of the Mobile Police Department. He enjoyed his Harley motorcycle and loved animals. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Marion Christian and Ida...

Uradell Fillingim

Jan 10, 2016

FILLINGIM Apr. 23, 1927-Jan. 10, 2016 Uradell "Dell" Fillingim, a longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016 in Gulfport, MS after a lengthy illness. Dell spent most of her adult years in retail sales management in the Mobile area. She was an excellent seamstress and interior decorator. Her survivors include her son, Richard E. Hayes;...

Minnie Tibbetts

Jan 9, 2016

Minnie Lee Tibbetts- A native Mobile County and resident of Irvington died on Saturday, January 9, 2015 at the age of 94. She is survived by her niece and caretaker, Jean (Kenneth) Roberts; other nieces, nephews and other relatives. Visitation will be held from Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 from 1:00 until 2:00 PM...

Michael Fulford

Jan 5, 2016

FULFORD May 17, 1953-Jan. 5, 2016 Michael Stephen Fulford, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the age of 62. Mike was a popular and well-known musician in Mobile for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Clanton Fulford and Edna Louise Dillard Fulford. He is survived by...

Ruth Bullington

Jan 4, 2016

BULLINGTON Feb. 11, 1931-Jan. 4, 2016 Ruth Keel Bullington passed away with her family and care givers at her bedside on January 4th at 945pm. On January 2nd 2016, she and the love of her life, Hubert Curtis Bullington were married 67 years. She was born February 11th, 1931 in Lucedale, Mississippi. She has been a resident of Mobile,...

Hillery Grice

Jan 3, 2016

Hillery William Grice- A native of East Brewton, AL and resident of Irvington died on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at the age of 88. Mr. Grice was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was an aircraft pilot since 1954 and was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. He was co-founder and operator of the Roy E....

Vernon Newbill

Jan 3, 2016

NEWBILL Vernon Alton Newbill, resident of Mobile, died on January 3, 2016 at the age of 71. He was born in Leakesville, Mississippi, to Vody Alton and Earlyne Rebecca Newbill on September 25, 1944. Vernon's life reflected his love for God and his Son Jesus. At University Church of Christ, he served as a deacon for 16 years, an...

John Knowles, Jr.

Jan 3, 2016

Mr. John Edward Knowles, Jr. age 55, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on January 3, 2015. Mr. Knowles was employed with Sterling Properties. He was preceded in death by his father, John Edward Knowles, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Nell Wright Mason; brother, Terry K. Knowles (Lynn); sisters, Sharon Katherine Mitchell -...

Alfred Webb, Sr.

Jan 2, 2016

WEBB Feb. 17, 1927-Jan. 2, 2016 Alfred Hardy Webb, Sr., a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the age of 88. He attended Alba High School; was a veteran of WWII and retired from the Mobile Police Department at the rank of Lieutenant after 30 years of service. He was an active...

Thomas Davis

Jan 1, 2016

DAVIS Mar. 6, 1954-Jan. 1, 2016 Thomas Edward "Ted" Davis, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, January 1, 2016 at the age of 61. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Neal Davis, Sr. and Marie Clarke Davis; his brother, Robert A. Davis; and his sister, Dorothy Davis Schefke. His survivors include his...

Laurice Gray

Dec 30, 2015

GRAY May 29, 1930-Dec. 30, 2015 Laurice Jean Gray, a resident of Coden, AL died Wednesday, December 30, 2015. She was a member of Heron Bay Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cliff and Pearl Broadus; her husband of 50 years, Oscar LaVern Gray; her sister, Theresa LaCoaste; her brother, Thomas Broadus; granddaughter, Jessica Zirlott...

James Lightsey

Dec 29, 2015

LIGHTSEY May 28, 1925-Dec. 29, 2015 James Marylon Guy Lightsey, a native of Tallapoosa County, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at the age of 90. He was a member of Woodridge Baptist Church; a US Army Veteran; served in World War II in the Battle of the Bulge and was a retired...

John Dennis

Dec 27, 2015

John "Patrick" Dennis July 12, 1969 - December 27, 2015 Patrick Dennis, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2015 in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada due to a heart attack. Patrick was born in Mobile, Alabama on July 12, 1969 at the Mobile Infirmary. He was an Air Force "Brat" and lived with his family in California, Guam,...

Selden Parks, Sr.

Dec 27, 2015

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Wednesday, December 30, 2015 10 - 12:00 PM Service Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Wednesday, December 30, 2015 12:00 Noon Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619