Obituaries

Michael "Shane" Stanley

Feb 5, 2025

Michael Shane Stanley, 51, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama.

Shane dedicated much of his career to the transportation and maritime industries. He worked for many years at Dixie Drayage, the trucking company founded by his father. Later, he transitioned to a role with the State of Alabama Port Authority in Mobile, where he served as...

Lorraine Eways

Feb 4, 2025

Lorraine Marjorie Maier Eways passed away peacefully at her home in Mobile, Alabama on February 4, 2025 at the age of 90 years old. "Lorrie" was born on January 22, 1935, to William and Daisy Maier in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.

Following high school, Lorrie worked in Minneapolis/St. Paul before moving to Washington DC to take a job at the Pentagon. There...

Patricia Silvester

Feb 3, 2025

Patricia Kaye Silvester, 64, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on February 3, 2025.

Patricia was born on September 21, 1960 in Mobile, Alabama to Billy and Betty Heard. After high school, Patricia attended Troy State University where she earned a degree in nursing. She worked as a nurse and a photographer who loved helping others. Her many hobbies included...

Kimber Bruce

Feb 1, 2025

Kimber Lee Bruce, age 41, passed away on February 1, 2025, in Mobile, AL.

Ms. Kimber adored her time at the beach where she could be found fishing and walking along the shore collecting shells. She loved playing with friends and spending time with her family most of all. She will be remembered for her selfless and giving heart.

She was preceded...

Leigha Little

Jan 30, 2025

Leigha Naomi Griffin Little, age 43, of Mobile, Alabama was accepted into her Savior's loving arms on January 30th, 2025.

Leigha was born on November 16th, 1981 in Darby, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Western High School in Jackson, Michigan in 2000 and enrolled in the University of Mobile's nursing program in 2001. She worked at Springhill Memorial Hospital as...

George Sikes

Jan 30, 2025

George Aaron Sikes was born in a log cabin at his family home in Choctaw County, AL near the community of Barrytown in 1936. He moved with his family to Mobile, AL in 1951 and remained a resident of the Mobile/Saraland area for 74 years until he passed peacefully, in his sleep, at his home at 88 years old on...

Kenneth Hager

Jan 29, 2025

Kenneth Ronald Hager, 81, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on January 29, 2025.

Kenneth was born on March 10, 1943 in Connecticut to Elmer Hager and Dorothy Kettell.

Mr. Hager proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked as the computer analyst for the Mobile Police Department until his retirement. During his...

David O'Rourke

Jan 28, 2025

David Timothy O'Rourke was born to Florence and John O'Rourke on June 21, 1954 in Mobile, Alabama. He passed away in Fairhope, Alabama on January 28, 2025 at age 70. He is survived by his beloved wife Keum Rye, daughters Leah and Jayeon (Benjamin), and grandchildren Hershel and Loah.

David dedicated his life to his family. He will always...

Merwyn McKelvaine

Jan 28, 2025

M.E. "Mack" McKelvaine

Mack McKelvaine was a devoted husband for 73 years. His greatest joys were being a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a U. S Veteran as he served his country during the Korean War 1951-1953.

Mr. McKelvaine was affectionately called "Mr. Mack" by his costumers throughout his 42 years of being a Shell Oil service...

Vera Dixon

Jan 26, 2025

Vera Jones Dixon, 88, of Mobile passed away on January 26, 2025.

Vera was born in Mississippi on February 17, 1936 to Oscar Huey Jones, Sr and Lottie Strickland Jones. After graduating from State Line High School, Vera started her career in accounting. Vera worked as an accountant until her retirement. Vera loved gardening and crossword puzzles and...

James McKnight, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

Major James P. McKnight Jr., USA, Retired passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 with family by his side. Affectionately known as Jim, he was born in Atlanta, GA on January 31, 1944 to Major James P. McKnight Sr., USA, Retired and Virginia Gibson McKnight. Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 57 years,...

Robert Bryant, Sr.

Jan 25, 2025

Robert C. Bryant (RC) 87, of Mobile, Alabama went to be with his Lord and Savior on January, 25, 2025. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.

RC was born on December 11, 1937 in Mize, MS to Lem N.and Ina Mae Luckey Bryant. RC was a member of Travis Road Baptist Church where he attended...

Velma Etheridge

Jan 25, 2025

Velma Beatrice Etheridge

January 31, 1941 - January 25, 2025

Beatrice Etheridge was born January 31, 1941. She entered her eternal home on January 25, 2025, at the age of 83.

Beatrice was born to Earl and Mae Bell Greer in Uriah, Alabama. She is preceded in

death by her siblings, Charles Greer, Curtis Greer, Franklin Greer, Marie O'Gwynn, Kenny

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Nila Carolyn Collins

Jan 24, 2025

Nila Carolyn Collins, born September 9, 1933, in Laurel, MS, died January 24, 2025 at the age of 91 in Mobile, AL.

Carolyn is survived by her Daughter, Jeana Parks; Son, Jimmy Collins; Son-in-law, Tom Parks; Grandson's Brian Parks and Scott Parks; Daughter-in-law, Kate Stringfellow Parks; three Great Grandchildren, James Fisher Parks, Hadley Claire Parks, and Hayden Marie Parks.

She is preceded...

Doris Jean Wingate

Jan 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Doris Jean Wingate

May 19, 1948 - January 24, 2025

Doris Jean Wingate, 76, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 19, 1948, in Greenville, she was the youngest of seven children to John Davis and Martha Ruby Ernest.

She was a beloved wife to James Edwin Wingate,...

Judith Farragut

Jan 23, 2025

Judith E. Farragut Ord passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Mobile, AL, after a brief stay in the hospital. She was 84.

Born on September 1, 1940, in Pascagoula, MS, her long life was devoted to her children and her Catholic faith. She loved to read, play bridge, and bowled for years. An avid gardener, she could make...

Sandra Pettis

Jan 22, 2025

Sandra "Kay" Pettis, age 81, resident of Chickasaw, Alabama, for over 60 years. She was born March 22nd, 1943, in Mobile Alabama, and passed on January 22nd, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama. Sandra Kay was a selfless, devoted wife and mother to her children. She graduated class of 1961 at C.F. Vigor high school. She enjoyed fashion and modeled in her...

Rufus Powell, Jr.

Jan 22, 2025

Rufus Andrew Powell, Jr., age 81, and resident of William F. Green Veteran's Home, passed on January 22nd, 2025, due to a long illness. Rufus was born on March 10th, 1943, in Mobile, Alabama. He was a graduate of Theodore high school. He joined the United States Navy in 1963. Rufus was a retired pipefitter at Scott Paper Company/Kimberly Clark....

Sylvia Hamilton

Jan 22, 2025

Sylvia McLendon Hamilton, 88, unexpectedly passed away on January 22, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1936 in Leakesville, Mississippi. She was a long time resident of Theodore, Alabama and she attended Murphy High School. Sylvia was employed as a surgical technician at several hospitals until she retired. She loved spending time with her family.

Sylvia was preceded...

Fern Church

Jan 22, 2025

Fern Lowry Church, 82, of Mobile passed away on January 22, 2025.

Fern was born on September 18, 1942 to Charles Marion Lowry and Flossie Thelma McKnight in Redwood, Mississippi. After high school, Fern earned her Bachelor's degree in Literature from Humboldt State University. Fern worked as an Aerospace Assembly Planner at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing until her retirement.

Fern was an avid world...