Obituaries

Gloria Pearson

Gloria Pearson

Feb 12, 2023

Gloria Ann Coach Pearson May 20th, 1941- February 12th, 2023 Gloria was born to Jess Coach and Flossie Coach on May 20th, 1941 in a very small town named Jefferson, Texas with only one stop light at the time. Gloria departed this earth to be with her late husband Norman Pearson on February 12th, 2023 she passed away at home...

Margaret Sprinkle

Margaret Sprinkle

Feb 12, 2023

Margaret Elizabeth "Booba" Johnson Sprinkle, age 77, a native and long-time resident of Mobile County, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years A.G. Sprinkle Jr., her mother Johnnie Mae Johnson and her father Nick Johnson. She is survived by her 2 sisters Lou Wescovich and Joanne Taylor...

Forlando Young

Forlando Young

Feb 11, 2023

FORLANDO E. YOUNG On Saturday, February 11, 2023, Forlando E. Young, a loving husband and father of seven (7) children, passed away at the age of 84. Forlando or "Scrubbas", as he was called by his childhood friends, was born on September 14,1938 in Panama. His parents, Samuel and Bernetha Young (of Jamaican descent), knew they had a precocious,...

Cordell Harris

Cordell Harris

Feb 11, 2023

Cordell Harris, age 67, of Mobile, AL., passed away at Springhill Memorial Hospital on February 11, 2023. He was born November 11, 1955 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Charles Harris and Molly Daniel. Cordell was a cable TV lineman for more than 40 years. He loved going out on his boat, fishing, riding his Harley, and playing with his...

Faye Lyndall

Faye Lyndall

Feb 11, 2023

Faye Annette Lyndall died in her home on February 11, 2023 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Mobile on November 3, 1940 and attended Mobile parochial schools including Bishop Toolen High School. She began working in a civilian capacity at Brookley Field Air Force Base before beginning her career working for the City of Mobile, where she gave...

Norma George

Norma George

Feb 9, 2023

Norma George of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Feb 9, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Julie Esponge

Julie Esponge

Feb 8, 2023

ulie M. Stratton Esponge was born in Battle Creek, MI Feb. 1958 and lived most of her life in Louisiana and Alabama. She passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 at almost 65 years of age. Julie worked in retail, loved to read, listen to music, crochet, and other crafts. She will be deeply missed by her family and loved...

Charles Weekley

Charles Weekley

Feb 7, 2023

Mr. Charles Howard Weekley, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Charles was born August 28, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama and a longtime resident of Theodore, Alabama. Many people knew him as "Charlie". Charlie was the definition of a jokester. He was never shy and always had a joke up his sleeve. There was never a dull moment...

Joyce Phelps

Joyce Phelps

Feb 5, 2023

Joyce Mason Phelps Joyce Mason Phelps, age 87, a long time resident of Semmes Alabama, passed away Sunday February 5, 2023. Joyce was born in Choctaw County Alabama. She was the Switchboard Supervisor at Cogburn Health Center for 37 years. Joyce was a faithful member of Semmes First Baptist Church for 49 years. Joyce was preceded in death by her...

Reese Armour

Reese Armour

Feb 2, 2023

Reese Freeman Armour, age 83, of Mobile, passed away at Saad Inpatient Hospice on February 2, 2023. He was born November 6, 1939, in Mobile, Al to the late Samuel David Armour and Myrtle Williams Armour. Reese graduated from Theodore High School. After High School, he joined the Air Force & Reserves, where he served for 12 years. He...

Mary Bissell

Mary Bissell

Feb 2, 2023

Mary Jane Black Bissell June 21, 1929 -February 2, 2023 Our beloved Mary Jane Bissell of Mobile Alabama, formerly of Jackson Mississippi, passed away at peace on the 2nd of February 2023 at the age of 93. Jane graduated from Pine Bluff Arkansas High School. Her first job was with Arkansas Power and Light. When the family moved to...

Anna Kinsey

Anna Kinsey

Feb 2, 2023

Anna Merle Carpenter Kinsey of Mobile, Alabama died Thursday February 2, 2023 at Springhill Senior Residence where she lived for four and half years. She was born to Samuel Alexander Carpenter and Annie Belle Howell Carpenter On January 7, 1925 at Carpenter Station, Alabama. Her twin sister Annie Pearl lived one day and is buried at the Carpenter Cemetery. Her...

Virginia Ryland

Virginia Ryland

Feb 1, 2023

Virginia Faye Estes Ryland, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Virginia, known affectionately as Ginger, was born on February 27, 1943 in Birmingham, AL. Virginia enjoyed cooking, attending service at Bay City Freewill Baptist Church, and spending time with her precious family. Virginia is preceded in death by her husband Norman L...

Francis Mcilwain

Francis Mcilwain

Jan 30, 2023

Francis Lee McIlwain, Sr., age 86 of Mobile, went to be with his Lord on January 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, JoAnne McIlwain; daughter-in-law Barbara McIlwain (Rusty); parents Howard and Opal McIlwain; brothers James McIlwain and Bruce McIlwain (Dot), and sisters Alleen McIlwain and Ina Yancey. He is survived by children Francis...

Ashley Andress

Ashley Andress

Jan 28, 2023

Ashley Andress, age 46, passed away at home on January 28, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1976, to Mike and Debbie Andress. Ashley was a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama. He is survived by his mother, Debbie Raybon Andress, his father, Mike (Carole) Andress, his son, Ethan Michael Andress, and his daughter, Reagan Alexandria Andress. He is also...

Cherokee Parent

Cherokee Parent

Jan 28, 2023

Cherokee Parent of Valdosta, Georgia passed away on Jan 28, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

David Franklin

David Franklin

Jan 28, 2023

David Glennon Franklin of Mobile, Alabama went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday January, 28th, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father and friend to many. David was born on November 4th, 1935 in Wing, Alabama to Lillie A. Franklin and Henry "Grady" Franklin. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 2, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00...

Ann Duke

Ann Duke

Jan 23, 2023

ANN DIX DUKE JUNE 19, 1938 - JANUARY 23, 2023 Ann Dix Duke passed away in Mobile on January 23, 2023, after a long illness. She was born in Warren, Arkansas and moved to Mobile at a young age. She is preceded in death by her parents Donald and Thelma Dix, her sister Janice Scarcliff, and her brothers Donald...

Peggy Prescott

Peggy Prescott

Jan 23, 2023

Peggy Ann Prescott, age 81 of Mobile, AL, passed away on January 23, 2023. Mrs. Prescott was a Murphy High School graduate. She was a self-employed Hairdresser all her working life from her start at Gayfers until her retirement from Walmart. She enjoyed thrift shopping, playing bingo, going to "the boats" and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Prescott...

Peggy Garrett

Peggy Garrett

Jan 23, 2023

Peggy Dunnam Garrett (Joan), 89, passed away on January 23,2023. She was the widower of Herbert Gordon Garrett. They shared 52 years of marriage together. Born in Quitman, Mississippi, she was the daughter of Charles Justin Dunnam and Mildred Roberts Dunnam. Her many jobs through the years included working at Borden Milk Company, Kroger meat market, Brookley Field driving a...