Obituaries

Dec 1, 2022

Sharon Elaine Davis Tharp joined her heavenly Father December 1, 2022. A lifelong Mobilian, her greatest joy was her family and the close bond they share. She made friends everywhere she went with her infectious smile and kind heart. Sharon was a longtime member of Dauphin Way Baptist Church and a graduate of Murphy High School, the University of Southern...

Nov 30, 2022

Franck Allen Shelby

September 2, 1943 – November 30, 2022

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” Psalm 116.15

Franck Allen Shelby, a native and longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama, and current resident of Fairhope, Alabama, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Franck was a member of Dauphin...

Nov 29, 2022

Skip Grizzle, 64, of Mobile Alabama, passed away on November 29, 2022 from a long fight with cancer.

An avid outdoorsman, he was always at his happy place either in a boat with a fishing rod in hand or a rifle in a tree stand, enjoying the beauty that God surrounded him with.  When he wasn’t outside,...

Nov 29, 2022

John Kits

John David Kitsos Passed away in his home in Pascagoula, MS on November 29th, 2022.

John was born in Mobile, AL on November 1st, 1966.

He is preceeded in death by his father, Christopher Kitsos, and his mother, Sharlene “Yaya” Kitsos.

He is...

Nov 28, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Frances Lucile Small Easley announce her passing on Monday, November 28, 2022, at the age of 94. Surrounded by her family, she ascended to Heaven where she will reunite with her adoring husband, Charles B. Easley, her parents Marvin Brindley Small and Frances Lucile Stringer Small, her sister Loyall Taylor, and...

Nov 28, 2022

Millie Trent of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Nov 28, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 28, 2022

Cynthia Shirley Turner (8/27/1935 - 11/28/2022) was born to Enza and J.T. Shirley in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. When her mother unexpectedly passed away shortly after Cynthia's birth, her adored Aunt Mary raised her and her two siblings alongside her father. Cynthia married Aubrey Turner in 1954 and subsequently moved to Mobile where she lived the rest of her life. She...

Nov 27, 2022

Madelynn Virginia Williamson, 97, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on November 27, 2022. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

She entered this world on March 5, 1925, in Conway, AK, born to John and Roberta Rucker.

She is survived by...

Nov 27, 2022

It is with saddened hearts that we announce the passing of John T Solomon (Tommy). He was born in 1940 in Brewton Al, and grew up surrounded by his large family of eight siblings. He is survived by his loving wife (Sandra) of fifty four years and three sisters - Gloria Massengale, Judy de Llacer and Brenda Smith. He was...

Nov 26, 2022

Robert Walker Foster

Robert Walker Foster, born May 12, 1929, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 64 years, Betty Bishop Foster; parents George Madden Foster and Anna Louise Walker Foster; siblings Evelyn Hudson, George Foster, Mel Goodhue, Jack Foster and Anna Belle Foster. He is survived...

Nov 26, 2022

Gary Eugene Nelson - Age 90 A resident of Mobile Alabama died Saturday November 26th 2022 at a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years Jeanette, his parents Alan and Neoma Nelson. He is survived by his children David (Patti) and Doug (Tammy): Sister Linda Murray, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He...

Nov 25, 2022

John J. Keown Jr. Nov. 25, 2022 John J. Keown Jr., 76, of Mobile, AL died on November 25th, 2022 at his home. John was preceded in death by his parents, Nell and John Keown Sr., and his loving wife, Linda. He is survived by his son, Jason David Keown, his stepdaughter, Jacquelyn S. Lane, his sister Sue E. Keown...

Nov 23, 2022

Frederick Hollis Volking was born on April 13, 1951 and passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at the age of 71 at his home in Creola, AL. He was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 32 years, Vivian Arleta "Leta" Volking; parents Cuylar and Alice Volking (Leavins); and sister Audrey Mattingly. He...

Nov 22, 2022

We are sad to announce the death of Monta Sue Hunt Huffman (84), of Mobile, AL. She passed away in her home on November 22, 2022 after a brief illness. Born September 2, 1938 in Elkview, WV, she was the daughter of the late William (Bud) and the late Jennie Hunt. She has been reunited with her parents and all...

Nov 19, 2022

On Saturday , November 19, 2022, Beatrice Lucille (Smith) Thompson passed away peacefully at The Retreat in Mobile,Alabama. Born on January 1, 1938, she was 84 years old. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years , Earl Thompson, two sons; Timothy and Steven, granddaughter; Kellie Ann, and a very special friend whom she affectionally referred to as...

Nov 19, 2022

Thomas Carl of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Nov 19, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 16, 2022

Betty D. Strickland (Mam Maw) went to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully, on November 16, 2022 at 97 years of age, in Auburn, Alabama. Betty began her life on November 9, 1925, and spent most of her early life in Coden, Alabama. In 1945, she married James N. Strickland, Jr., to whom she was married for 50 years...

Nov 15, 2022

ALICE YVONNE VAUGHN HOWARD A dear woman, Yvonne Vaughn Howard, passed away on November 15, 2022 at the age of 84. She was a wonderful mother who was always there for her family. She loved flowers and working in her yard. She passed along this love to her children. She loved cooking for her family and could make the...

Nov 15, 2022

Robert Walter Bagwell passed away peacefully at his home in Eight Mile, Alabama on November 15, 2022, with his wife and son by his side. He was 97 years old. Bob was born on August 21, 1925 in Northport, Alabama. He was the youngest of eight siblings, In high school, he played the trombone in the band, where he met...

Nov 14, 2022

Julia Ann Armstrong, 92, died peacefully at home in her sleep on November 14, 2022. She was born October 18, 1930, in Hazard, Kentucky until the family relocated with L&N Railroad in 1946 to Theodore, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman and Mary McIntosh, brother Chaplin Lt. Col. Gene Kelly McIntosh, brother Julius C. McIntosh, sister...