Obituaries

John Richburg

Dec 21, 2023

 

John Sherman Richburg, 82, of Mobile, AL, passed away on the afternoon of December 21st surrounded by family.

John was born at home on January 3rd, 1941, to Morgan Devenice Richburg and Azzie Mae Sunday Richburg in the bustling community of Fannie, AL.  John had a difficult childhood and overcame many obstacles.  He went on to graduate from Baker...

Elizabeth May

Dec 21, 2023

Elizabeth Ann May, age 88, passed away in the comfort of her home on December 21, 2023, in Mobile, AL. Ms. May was born to Clyde Emery Parsons and Mildred Shirley (Mack) Parsons in Brattleboro, VT on November 4, 1935. She spent 40 years on Spofford Lake in New Hampshire, a time she loved and cherished. She loved biking and...

Neil James, Sr.

Dec 20, 2023

Neil James Sr. Obituary

"Off we go, into the wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sun!" This line, sung with warmth and affection, became a daily ritual for Kim as she gently helped dad transition from his hospital bed to his wheelchair. It was during these tender moments that the depth of their bond shone brightly, symbolizing the unwavering...

Linda Scott

Dec 20, 2023

Linda Gail Scott, age 54, passed away on December 20, 2023, in Mobile, AL. She was born on July 17, 1969, in Forrest City, Arkansas, to her parents Roy and Wanda Hastings. Ms. Scott worked as an accountant throughout her professional career. She loved spending her free time going to the beach, hanging out with friends and family and traveling....

Sincere and Semaj Law

Dec 19, 2023

On December 13, 2023, infant Sincere Law went home to his Heavenly Father, followed by his twin brother, Semaj Law, on December 19, 2023. There to greet them were their predeceased grandparents, James Davis and Darlene Law.

Left to cherish their memory are their parents, Jalayja Monae Davis and Deshaun Fantaz Law; sister, Egypt Law; grandparents, Jeremy Maolone,...

Joseph James

Dec 19, 2023

On Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at age 93, our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Joseph David "JD" James, was carried into Jesus' presence, his last and heavenly home. We celebrate his overwhelming joy as he now worships God at His glorious throne. He is now reunited with our mother, Patricia Dorothy Crombie James, as well as many family and friends.

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Nancy Myles

Dec 18, 2023

Nancy Jane Myles, age 82, and resident of Grand Bay, Alabama, was born on May 10th, 1941, in Greenville, Alabama, and passed on December 18th, 2023. Nancy was a native of Mobile and lived most of her life in Grand Bay as a faithful daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. Caring for elderly family, raising her three sons and loving...

Janice Crawford

Dec 17, 2023

Janice Crawford, 72, or Irvington, AL, passed away on December 17, 2023. She was born to Claude and Inez Miller on March 8, 1951.

Janice was a hair stylist for more than 30 years. She loved fishing, cooking, and being surrounded by family and friends. She loved Mardi Gras and was a former member of the Mobile Mystical...

Jane Stahl

Dec 17, 2023

Jane Elizabeth Stahl beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, a 91-year old native of Melrose, NY, and resident of Irvington, AL passed away at a local hospital on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

Mrs. Stahl, a former housewife in New Jersey, moved to the Irvington area over 30 years ago. Along with her husband, Charles J. Stahl, Jr. opened Lights Galore...

Leo Normand

Dec 17, 2023

Leo Franklin Normand, Beloved Father, Husband, and Friend

Mobile, Alabama 12/18/2023 - It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a remarkable man, Leo Normand, at the age of 89. He departed this world on 12/17/2023, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on December 12, 1934, Leo was a pillar of strength...

Eddis Williamson

Dec 16, 2023

Eddis Grey (Kelley) Williamson died on December 16, 2023, at her home in Mobile, Alabama. She was 94 years old. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her children.

Eddis was born February 3, 1929, to Horace and Ida Victoria Kelley. She grew up in Clark County, Alabama on a working farm where she was the 10th of 11 children....

Ann Byrd

Dec 16, 2023

Ann Zenobia Byrd, age 92, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023. She was the daughter of Simon Early Singley and Ethel Long Singley. Ann was born Tuscaloosa and was a long time resident of Mobile.

Survived by her three sons Richard Emery Byrd (Lynn Allen), Gregory David Byrd (Kathleen Ferguson), and Jonathan Daniel Byrd (Lynn Layfield), seven grandchildren,...

Peggy Thompson

Dec 15, 2023

Peggy Faggard Thompson, 92, of Mobile, AL passed away on December 15, 2023.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Sanda Thompson Dalton (Richard) of Theodore, AL; son, James Thompson (Kay) of Orange Beach, AL; daughter, Carolyn Thompson Howen (Paul) of Mobile, AL; son, Daniel Thompson (Towannah) of Shelby, AL; son, Paul Thompson (Amy) of Spanish Fort, AL; three...

Joseph Tanner

Dec 15, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Tanner, 84, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on December 15th, 2023, after a battle with liver cancer. Joe was born in Theodore, Alabama on February 26th, 1939. He was married to Pansy Tanner on June 14th, 1957, and they were married for 61 years. Joe was an active member of First Baptist Tillman's Corner. He loved to sing,...

Guy "Ray" Thompson

Dec 11, 2023

Ray was born in St Louis, Missouri November 22,1942, and moved to Mobile, Alabama in 1957. He passed away Monday, December 11th.

He was a member of Murphy High School State Championship Track and Cross Country. Ray also was a member of numerous clubs and the Phi Kappa fraternity during his years at Murphy.

In 1964 Ray started his career...

Deborah Christian

Dec 11, 2023

Deborah Ann McBride Christian

Deborah Ann McBride Christian, age 63, resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed on December 11th, 2023. Deborah was born August 17th, 1960, in Mobile, Alabama to her loving parents, Theral and Mary McBride. She loved going to the beach, working in her flowers beds, and most of all spending time with family.

She is preceded...

Jimmy Odom

Dec 11, 2023

Jimmy Douglas Odom Sr. entered this world on August 17, 1932 in Enterprise, MS and passed on December 11, 2023. In his 91 years he lived a full life of adventure and accomplishment. In addition to receiving a bachelor's degree and making it to retirement as a lab technician for the Scott Paper Company, he served in the Air Force...

Edward Musgrove

Dec 10, 2023

Edward “Buck” Musgrove, 95 years young, passed away Sunday morning at home.

              Buck liked to celebrate his birthday in October but was actually born on November 5th 1928. He said his momma didn’t apply for a certificate until later so he just went by what she told him. He left us on December 10th 2023.

Buck entertained several careers...

Brenda Doggett

Dec 8, 2023

Brenda Sharp Doggett, September 5th, 1948 to December 8th, 2023. She was a cherished daughter and wife, beloved sister and aunt, celebrated cousin, and faithful friend

Hayley South, her oldest neice posted, "Aunt Brenda will be missed so much by so many. She never acted her age and was always in trouble! Mardi Gras was her favorite season. She...

James Heritage

Dec 7, 2023

James Heritage Obituary

James (Jim) E. Heritage, born January 26, 1934, died unexpectedly at a local hospital. He was born in Shuqualak, MS, and raised in Aliceville, AL. He married Faye Emanuel, lived and raised his family in Mobile, AL.

He is preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Mable Heritage, brother John Heritage and sisters...