Obituaries

Sally Meservey

Jun 18, 2024

Sally Barnes Meservey, age 76, passed away in Mobile, AL on June 18, 2024. She was born in Alabama on November 23, 1947, to Siegfried and Dorothy Barnes. Ms. Salley was passionate about spending time in her garden enjoying her roses, her 1964 GTO, Alabama football and spending time with her son and life-long friends. 

She was preceded in death by...

John Moralis

Jun 17, 2024

John Peter Moralis of Mobile, Alabama, fell asleep in the Lord on June 17, 2024. He is the devoted husband of Betty Lou (Strohman), loving father of Rachel, and her husband Joshua Fillingim and Stacy and her husband Randy Johnson. He is the proud Pappou (grandfather) of Brady, Jack, and Sarah. John is the loving brother of his siblings, Angela...

Mary Ruth Todd

Jun 16, 2024

Mary Ruth Duren Todd, 96 years, a native of Tuscaloosa and resident of Chickasaw, Alabama, was called home to our Lord Sunday, June 16, 2024. Mary was a wonderful homemaker who immensely enjoyed cooking and feeding family and friends. Her cornbread and fried okra are still the talk of the family.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Jacquline Angle

Jun 13, 2024

Jacquline Sue Childs Angle found herself in the arms of the Lord at 10:30 am on June 13, 2024 after a long battle with her health. 

 Jacquie was born in Austin, Texas on October 3, 1957. Her father, James Ferrell Childs, was briefly stationed there. Luckily, her mother, Louise, was able to move closer to home after James’ deployment to Guam...

Jimmy Clackler, Sr.

Jun 12, 2024

Jimmy Ray Clackler, Sr age 84, passed away on June 12, 2024. He was born and raised in Clanton, Alabama but was a long-time resident of Theodore, Alabama. He enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 and served as an ammunition specialist. During his time in the Army, he was stationed in Korea after the Korean War....

Travis Kenneth Sellers

Jun 12, 2024

Travis Kenneth Sellers, age 81, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Mobile, AL. He was born August 31, 1942, in Gilbert Town, AL and a longtime resident of Semmes, AL.

Mr. Sellers was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Sellers and his son, Nathan Sellers.

He is survived by his sons; Ken Sellers, Steven and...

Helen Cordner Tomlin

Jun 10, 2024

A native of Sparta, Wis. and a resident of Mobile, AL since 1952, died at home on June 10, 2024, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence "Bobby\Skeeter" Tomlin and daughter Marilyn Tomlin.

She is survived by one son, Robert Tomlin (Glenda), and one daughter, Marsha Anderson (Buddy). Grandchildren Robbie Tomlin, Andy...

Reba Paulette "Polly" Thomas

Jun 9, 2024

Reba Paulette Willard Thomas, affectionately known at Polly or Meme, passed away on June 9, 2024 at the age of 77.

Polly was born on October 14, 1946 in Mobile, AL to Himon and Mary Celess Willard.

Polly was a long-standing member of Day Spring Baptist Church. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, Jesus, and the Alabama Crimson Tide. She was...

Ralph Avis Walker

Jun 8, 2024

Ralph Avis Walker, age 85, passed away on June 8, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Mr. Walker worked for International Paper Company for 43 years before retiring. He was a Deacon of First Baptist Church of Creola and served as Councilman of Creola for 12 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping when he wasn’t spending time with...

Deryck Bell

Jun 6, 2024

Mr. Deryck Paul Bell, age 61, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 39 years, Sheila Neece Bell, his loving daughter, Valerie Bell Moore (Coleman), and two beautiful granddaughters, Sonny Bell Moore and Mary Barton Moore. He will be missed and forever loved by his family and friends. Deryck...

James Willmann

Jun 3, 2024

On Monday, June 3, 2024, James Leo Willmann passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on August 30, 1950, in Mobile, Alabama to Leo Joseph Willmann and Bernice (Simmons) Willmann. Jim graduated from the University of South Alabama, earning Master of Arts and Master of Education degrees. Mr. Willmann was beloved by many students during...

Frank "Robbie" Breen Jr

Jun 1, 2024

Frank (Robbie) Breen, Jr. It is with great sadness that the family announces his passing, on Saturday, June 1st, at the age of 55 years. Robbie will be lovingly remembered by his children, Loretta (Ryan) Wilson, Nevin Langdon, Misty (Wiley) Jordan, Travis Langdon, his two sisters and a cousin. He will be fondly remembered by his seven grandchildren, Jourdan, Marie,...

Joyce Roth

May 29, 2024

Joyce Eugenia Wojohn Roth, a native of Mobile Alabama and recent

resident of Fort Collins Colorado, went to be with her Creator while

surrounded by her family on May 29, 2024.

Joyce was born on June 2, 1940 in Mobile, Alabama. She graduated from

Murphy High School in 1958 in the same class as her sweetheart... and on

November 27,...

Hazel Farnell

May 29, 2024

Hazel McLaughlin Farnell, 98 years old, departed to her heavenly home on May 29,2024. She was greeted by her Savior, Perry S Farnell (Husband), Darryl S Farnell (Son) and Ronny E Hudson (Son-in-law). Her parents - Arthur and Clara McLaughlin and 3 Brothers were among the celebrants of her homecoming.

She was born and raised in Bollinger, AL and graduated...

Buddy Widener

May 27, 2024

Buddy Widener was a lifelong resident of Mobile.

Buddy was a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and grandfather 'Papa Buddy'.

He was welcomed home by his Mother, Ann Widener, Grandparents AJ and Ceal Suraci and Elsie Widener, Father-in-Law, C. David McCann, Sr. and Mother-in-Law Theresa Pope McCann, his Niece Elizabeth Widener and Brother-in-Law C. David McCann, Jr.

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Frank Daniels

May 26, 2024

Frank C. Daniels

06-23-1927 – 05-26-2024

Frank was born and raised in Silas, Alabama. He was the youngest of eleven children. The last to be born and the last to die.

Frank passed away at home May 26th, 2024.

He was a veteran of World War II and the Berlin Crises.

Frank worked for the AT-N Frisco Railroad and later worked thirty-six years at the...

Richard Sutton

May 24, 2024

Richard Hamilton Sutton was born October 21, 1942.

He was called home Friday May 24,2024.

He is survived by daughter Jessica Bosarge (Darren Bowden); grandson Cory Sutton; granddaughter Devin Bosarge; nephews Chris Greene (April) and Jeff Vice.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother Mr. And Mrs Jesse H. Sutton; his beloved wife of 46 years,...

Don Salva, Sr.

May 23, 2024

Don "Donnie" Carlos Salva, Sr., 82, passed away on May 23, 2024. Donnie was born on June 17, 1941 in Mobile, Alabama to Alex and Ada Salva. Donnie was a lifelong resident on Hollinger's Island who had a knack for repairing small engines on lawn equipment. Known as the "Lawnmower Man", Donnie had a reputation for being honest and trustworthy...

Ingrid Carpenter

May 23, 2024

Ingrid Berge Carpenter, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, the 23rd of May, 2024. She was 77 years old. Ingrid is survived by her loving husband, Larry Preston Carpenter, of 52 years.

Ingrid was proceeded in death by her mother, Josepaul Berge, father, Erling Berge and cousin, Debbie Thompson, all of Mobile, Alabama. She is survived by her only...

Larry Gilaspy

May 22, 2024

Born on September 15, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Larry's journey was one marked by integrity and purpose. His academic pursuits led him to Bob Jones University, where he not only pursued knowledge but also dedicated 15 years of service on its esteemed staff. Subsequently, he embraced his calling as a Minister, shepherding congregations in both Indiana and Alabama with unwavering...