Obituaries

Hubert Black Sr.

Hubert Black Sr.

Aug 11, 2024

Hubert Jackson Black Sr., born May 7, 1931 in Georgiana, AL and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL passed away at 93 in his home on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 5:07pm. He is preceded in death by his father, Leston Leonard Black, his mother, Ruth Hicks Black and his son, Hubert (Hugh) Jackson Black, Jr. He is survived by his...

Otis Lavern Collier, Sr.

Otis Lavern Collier, Sr.

Aug 8, 2024

Otis Lavern Collier, Sr, age 92, a native of Bayou La Batre passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at his home in Irvington, AL.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Idell Collier; one brother, Wayne (Yvonne) Collier; one sister Eleanor (Denny) Penny.

 He is survived by his devoted and cherished wife of 70 years, Winona Collier; his...

Casey Fulford

Casey Fulford

Aug 6, 2024

Casey Ann Fulford, was born in Miami, Florida on June 10th, 1991. Casey was tragically taken from

us on August 6th, 2024. When she wasn't reading books or spending time with her friends and

family, she was out on adventures at sea. All who knew Casey, knew how generous, strong, loving,

and full of life she was - especially when...

Percy Joseph Roberts

Percy Joseph Roberts

Aug 6, 2024

Percy Joseph "Joe" Roberts, 79, of Mobile, Alabama passed away at his home on August 6, 2024. Percy was born on December 23, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama to Percy Roberts and Leila Cook Roberts.

Joe, a lifelong resident of Tanner Williams, was a 6th generation farmer and was a Century Farm recipient. He received the Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year...

Gracie Moody

Gracie Moody

Aug 5, 2024

Gracie Bertran Moody died peacefully at the age of 81 the morning of August

5th, 2024. Born on November 8th, 1942 in Mobile, Alabama, she was the daughter of

Carlie Marshal Summers and Edith Bertran Walley.

Gracie dedicated her life to the Lord, her family and community, raising her

children and actively participating in the church. Alongside her work as...

Karen D'Oliveira

Karen D'Oliveira

Aug 5, 2024

Karen Ailson D'Oliveira, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away at the age of 77, August 5,2024 in Mobile, AL after a long and giving life providing comfort to everyone in need. She loved antiques, her cats, and and spending time with friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Manuel "Manny" D' Oliveira.

She is survived...

James Russell Betts Jr

James Russell Betts Jr

Aug 4, 2024

James Russell Betts, Jr., 83, of Theodore, AL passed away after a brief illness on August 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Russell was born on September 21, 1940 in Repton, Alabama to James R Betts, Sr. and Anna Ruth McDonald. He graduated from Theodore High School and then trained to be an electrician. He was a member...

Barbara Mae Colson

Barbara Mae Colson

Aug 3, 2024

January 31, 1940 - August 3, 2024

Barbara Keen Colson, 84, of Mobile, AL went to be with her Lord on August 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael E Colson Sr., beloved daughter Leslie Colson, her parents, L.J. and Hilda Keen, and her sister, Connie Smith. Her survivors include four sons, David (Beth) Edwards, Danny (Laura)...

Linda Harris

Linda Harris

Jul 31, 2024

Linda Faye Clark Harris, 74, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024. She was born December 16, 1949, in Red Level, Alabama to Homer Grady Clark and Beulah Mae Mitchell Smith. After Mr. Clark's passing, Faye was raised by Beulah and Joseph Smith in Chickasaw, Alabama. She graduated from Vigor High School where she met her husband of 54 years,...

Henry Duff

Henry Duff

Jul 31, 2024

Henry J. Duff, Jr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Mobile, Alabama at the age of 93.

Henry was born in Mobile to Henry and Theresa Duff on June 3, 1931. While spending his youth in the Oakdale area, he attended and graduated from Murphy High School in 1949. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After...

Billy Ray Howard Sr.

Billy Ray Howard Sr.

Jul 31, 2024

Billy Ray Howard, Sr., age 71, passed away in Pascagoula, MS on July 31, 2024. 

He was born in Lucedale, MS on March 16, 1953, to parents Wesley and Virginia Howard. Mr. Howard worked as a shipfitter for 51 years. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and served as a Deacon and Choir Director for many years. 

Mr. Howard was...

Richard Winkler Sr

Richard Winkler Sr

Jul 30, 2024

Obituary

Richard T. Winkler Sr., a cherished member of the Mobile, Alabama community for more than

60 years, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2024, at the age of 93, surrounded by his

beloved family.

Born on June 6, 1931, in Wallington, New Jersey, Richard was the son of Frank Winkler and

Stella Babula Winkler of Wallington. He graduated from...

James Jenkins

James Jenkins

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. James Rudolph Jenkins, age 82, a native of Fairford, Alabama, longtime resident of Mt. Vernon, Alabama passed away peacefully at his home in Satsuma surrounded by his family on July 30, 2024. Mr. Jenkins honorably served in the United States Army and was a member of the Saraland VFW Post 7320. Rudolph dedicated many years of his life to...

Ray Alford

Ray Alford

Jul 27, 2024

Ray Mack Alford was born December 31, 1942 in Greene County, Ms. He departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at the age of 81.

Ray retired after 38 years at Syngenta, originally Stauffer Chemical. He loved his church family and served as a deacon at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. He was a kind, family...

Eunice Bryant

Eunice Bryant

Jul 24, 2024

Eunice Moore Bryant, 86, Mobile, Alabama went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 24, 2024, after a 7-month battle with Cancer.

If you asked her.... She would say she won. Her faith never wavered, and she would always say, "here or there, I will be healed".

 Eunice was born on September 25, 1937, in Puckett, MS to Preston Moore...

Deborah McGilberry

Deborah McGilberry

Jul 23, 2024

Deborah Louise McGilberry, a resident of Chickasaw, AL passed away at the age of 74 on July 23, 2024.

Deborah was born June 03,1950 in Mobile, AL. She worked as an administrative assistant, enjoyed playing Softball, served as a caregiver to several loved ones in their time of need, and was a beloved mother and grandmother. She was preceded...

Ann Taylor Lindsey

Ann Taylor Lindsey

Jul 22, 2024

Euretha Ann Taylor Lindsey, 57, of Dauphin Island, Alabama passed away on July 22, 2024. Ann was born on August 1, 1966, to Kenneth Taylor and Julene Breland Taylor in Morgan City, Louisiana.

Ann was an avid gardener and a big Bama fan. She was an island girl with a love for exotic birds and an amazing homemaker...

Doreen Hawkins

Doreen Hawkins

Jul 22, 2024

Doreen Hawkins, age 61, passed away on July 22, 2024, in Dauphin Island, AL. 

Mrs. Hawkins was born on August 7, 1962, in Mobile, AL to parents, Russell and Loleta Rogers. She worked for Tameron Automotive Group for over 17 years. Described as an extremely hard worker, she only recently cut back her hours to begin enjoying some well-earned retirement. She...

Nell Giannini

Nell Giannini

Jul 22, 2024

Nell Lucas Giannini, completed her earthly journey and went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22,2024 after a 2 year battle with cancer. Nell was born on May 14, 1937 to the late Leonard and Allie Lucas . Mrs. Giannini was of strong Baptist faith and faithful to all that loved her. Nell Giannini was owner of...