Obituaries

Karen Durden

Mar 18, 2025

Karen K. Durden, age 74, resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 18th, 2025, in Mobile. Karen was born on August 8th, 1950, in Mobile, Alabama. She was a graduate of Theodore high school in 1968 and worked in veterinary medicine for 20 plus years and years of volunteer work at animal rescues. Karen was an avid member...

Joseph Clark

Mar 16, 2025

Joseph "Joey" Henry Clark

Joey was born on October 18, 1959 and passed away on March 16, 2025 at a local hospital.

He graduated high school from Central Baptist on Dauphin Island Parkway. He also attended S.W. Technical School on D.I.P. He later graduated from the University of South Alabama with a business degree.

He worked at Teledyne Continental Motors...

Susan Everett

Mar 14, 2025

Susan Marie Everett, 70 years old, passed peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. She was surrounded by her family, tears of love and songs of praise.

While Susan spent her adult life in the Mobile, Alabama area, she was born in Eatontown, New Jersey near Fort Monmouth on July 2, 1954. She is preceded in death...

Fred Goodman, II

Mar 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fred (Freddie) Burl Goodman, II, who left this world on March 13, 2025, at the age of 66. Freddie was born on December 6, 1958, in Mobile, Alabama to Fred and Jean (Schrimpshire) Goodman. He spent his life as a dedicated motorcycle mechanic, sharing his passion and expertise with...

Jerry Loper

Mar 13, 2025

Jerry Wayne Loper Sr

September 17, 1940 - March 13, 2025

Jerry went home to be with the Lord and Savior on March 13, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1940 (Age 84) to William Loper and Edna Thompson Loper. Jerry was raised in Chricton and lived next door to his Mother and Father for many years until...

Catherine Carpenter

Mar 12, 2025

Catherine E. Carpneter, age 69, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama. Catherine was a monogamous widow that lost her husband, Mark M. Carpenter in 1998.

She is survived by her son, Michael J. Carpenter and daughter, Christina E. Howard. She leaves behind three grandsons, William (Billy) C. Marley, Nicholas V. Marley and Jonathan M. Carpenter....

James Griffis, Sr.

Mar 11, 2025

James R. Griffis Sr., age 80, resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, was born May 5th, 1944, and passed on March 11th, 2025. James served in the United States Air Force from 1965-1985.

He's preceded in death by; his wife, Ellen C. Griffis.

James is survived by; his son James R. (Sharon) Griffis Jr. of Huntsville, AL; his daughter, Evelyn D....

Constance Little

Mar 11, 2025

Constance Ann "Connie" Scott Little of Mobile passed away peacefully at 2:15am on March 11, 2025. Born on April 14, 1947 in Wheaton Illinois, Connie was a beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Connie was preceded in death by her father and mother, Raymond and Rosella Scott. Connie is survived by her loving husband, James...

Valdora Webster

Mar 11, 2025

Vickie Webster, known to most as "Ma", gained her wings on March 11, 2025.

She was born in Mobile, Alabama and is a graduate of Vigor High School. Although retired, she was a Restaurant Manager by trade. It was at one of these restaurants that she met the love of her life, Dan Webster, whom she was married to...

Alma McCormick

Mar 11, 2025

Alma Louise McCormick, 93 of Mobile, AL, Passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025.

Alma was born on September 2, 1931 in Wallkill, NY to parents Charles and Anna Belle Brown.

Upon graduating high school in 1949, She enlisted with The Women's Army Corps. There she made rank of Sargent before being honorably discharged in 1953.

She also married...

Walter Ballard

Mar 11, 2025

After celebrating his 94th birthday on March 10th, Walter George Ballard went to his eternal home on March 11, 2025.

Walter was born March 10, 1931 in Covington County, Alabama to Elmer Eric and Annie Laura Ballard. He graduated from Straughn High School in Andalusia, Al in 1949 and then went into service for his country in the United States Army...

Dorothy Kent

Mar 10, 2025

Dorothy Nell Kent, born on February 1, 1937, a native of Starkville, Mississippi and lifetime resident of Mobile, Alabama died on Monday, March 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, J.W. Kent; her parents, C.O. and Ida Richardson; brother, Buddy Richardson; sister, Florence Hatfield;...

Marilyn Jones

Mar 9, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to Marilyn Morgan McPherson-Jones of Chickasaw, Alabama. Born on March 13, 1940 in Pine Hill, Alabama and passed away on March 9, 2025. Known for her love of flowers, she lit up when sharing her knowledge and beautiful gardens and devoted her time to Chickasaw Garden Club and many civic interests.

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Amanda Crawford

Mar 8, 2025

Amanda Jean Lott-Crawford, a native of Mobile, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 8, 2025 with her husband by her side. Amanda was born on November 24, 1962 to Sam Allen Lott, Sr and Helen Rae Wolgamott-Lott. Amanda loved Alabama football especially Nick Saban, Boxer dogs and diamonds, glamour and anything beauty.

Amanda was patiently waiting to reunite...

Sarah Hudson

Mar 8, 2025

Catherine was the second child out of four born to Grafton Weldon Mooring and Sarah Elizabeth Hale in Octogon, AL, located in Marengo County. She graduated from Livingston University with her degree in Education in 1956 and married James Allen Hudson in 1959, settling in Mobile, AL.

Catherine taught many young students in the Mobile County Public School system...

Gordon McLean

Mar 7, 2025

Gordon Alexander "Budd" McLean passed away on Friday March 7, 2025. He was surrounded by family, friends and the music he loved. He entered his heavenly home peacefully after 80 years of a life well lived and shared. He saw the potential in others and himself and encouraged them by always pushing for excellence. Musician, writer, singer, author, coach and...

Robert Betty

Mar 7, 2025

Robert R. Betty (Sr), 75, passed on March 7, 2025 after a brief illness. Born to HC and Shirley Betty, he was a lifelong resident of Mobile. He served two years in the Marines (1968-70), including a tour in the Vietnam War. He earned a National Defense Medal, two Vietnam Service Medals, Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, Camber Action Ribbon...

Jane Fountain Guiles

Mar 5, 2025

Mary Jane Fountain Guiles

11/18/1947 - 3/5/2025

Jane was a native of Greenville, Alabama and the only child of Frank and Coby Fountain.

She lived in Mobile for the majority of her life but lived in New Orleans for two years in 1970 and then, California for three years in 1972, before committing to live in Mobile, near her cherished...

Paul Connolly

Mar 3, 2025

June 22, 1953 - March 3, 2025

Paul Michael Connolly passed away Monday, March, 3rd. A native of Mobile, AL, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. As a City of Mobile firefighter, he dedicated many years of his life to the service of others. Paul loved Auburn football, photography, and eating just about any dessert available. He is...

Marian Hester

Mar 3, 2025

Marian Louise Hester, age 86, passed away in Mobile, AL on March 3, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by all her family and loved ones.