Obituaries

Doris Hewett

Doris Hewett

Jan 25, 2022

Doris Bernice Hollinhead Hewett, an avid crafter and seamstress, loved gifting her "Mamaw blankets" and bags to her friends and family. She was born on March 21,1926 to George Washington Hollinhead Sr and Effie Cassie Lou Cardwell. She is preceded in death by husbands Ira G. Hewett, Jr and Richard L, Russell, 4 siblings, Cecil B Hollinhead, Charles W Hollinhead...

Kathy Sullivan

Kathy Sullivan

Jan 24, 2022

Kathy Hart Sullivan, age 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24th, 2022. A resident of Moss Point, Mississippi, Kathy was born in Eight Mile, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her father, Vidmer Earl Hart; mother, Dulceaner Forman Hart; sister, Carolyn Hart Dees; and husband Patrick Sullivan. She is survived by her brother, Thomas Earl Hart; sister-in-law Brenda...

Ronnie Salva

Ronnie Salva

Jan 23, 2022

Ronnie Lee Salva was born May 28, 1948, in Mobile, Alabama. He was 73. Ronnie passed away peacefully at his brother's residence in Bay Minette, Alabama surrounded by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Barbara Salva. His parents, Alexander Salva Sr. and Ada (Hobden) Salva. Two brothers, Alexander (Sonny) Salva Jr....

Judith Spears

Judith Spears

Jan 21, 2022

Judith Osborne Spears - 75, a native of Saraland, AL and longtime resident of Nashville, TN, passed away at Robertsdale Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Robertsdale, AL., Friday, January 21, 2022. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Renee Goodman, her brother Ronald Osborne, and her parents Arnold and Edith Osborne; Survivors include one son, Yancy (Susanne) Spears of...

Joan Faggard

Joan Faggard

Jan 21, 2022

Former resident of Mobile, Joann Dyess Faggard, 89, passed from this life to her eternal home on January 21, 2022. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 26, at Mobile Memorial Gardens in the chapel at 10 AM with visitation beginning at 9 AM. Mrs. Faggard was born in State Line, Mississippi on May 21, 1932, to Henry Clay...

Michael Byrd

Michael Byrd

Jan 20, 2022

Michael Orrin Byrd Michael Orrin Byrd passed away on January 20, 2022 at the age of 70 in his Mobile, Alabama home after a long, heroic battle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Mobile County on December 8, 1951 to the late Alex Monroe Byrd and Reba Faye Covan, and is survived by his wife of 49 years,...

Loraine Blackmon

Loraine Blackmon

Jan 17, 2022

Loraine Phillips Blackmon passed away peacefully at her home early Monday morning at the age of 94. She was a native of Colquitt, GA, and graduated from Miller County High School in 1945. Mrs. Blackmon is survived by her three daughters: Carolyn Kimes of Mobile, AL, Pamela Rather of Chickasaw, AL; and Debra Bosarge (Kenny) of Grand Bay, AL; sister...

Freddie Marceaux

Freddie Marceaux

Jan 17, 2022

Freddie Joseph Marceaux was born in Gueydan, LA on 11/7/1938. He played football in his freshman year under Paul "Bear" Bryant at University of Alabama. He finished his education at Louisiana College and went on to coach football at Blackshear High School in Blackshear, GA. He then pursued a career in financial services in 1977 and became one of the...

William Gilley

William Gilley

Jan 15, 2022

William 'Hubert' Gilley William 'Hubert' Gilley, 95, of Saraland, AL, passed away Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at home with family. Mr. Gilley was born in Geneva County, AL. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at Mobile Memorial Gardens with Rev. Joshua W. Johnson officiating. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm followed by service at 2:00 pm. Mr....

Eva Dukes

Eva Dukes

Jan 15, 2022

Eva Kennedy Dukes, passed away on January 15, 2022. She was born on February 20, 1940 to Bill and Carlene Kennedy in Brewton, AL. She resided in Chickasaw, AL all of her adult life. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Dukes, Lori Brooks and Anita Singletary all of Chickasaw, AL. Her brothers, Melvin Ray Kennedy of Wilmer AL...

Marcia Burns

Marcia Burns

Jan 15, 2022

MARCIA DAUGHDRILL BURNS - Marcia D. Burns, 63, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She was born on March 1, 1958, in Mobile, Alabama. Marcia graduated from Independent Methodist High School, Class of 1976. Marcia was a child of God and firm in her faith. She loved classical TV shows and reading books. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Glenda Blair

Glenda Blair

Jan 15, 2022

Glenda Carole Blair departed this life to join her savior on the early morning of Saturday, January 15th, 2022. Glenda was born on October 15, 1942, in Pascagoula, Mississippi to parents Hezzie Pittman and Thelma Byrd. Glenda lived most of her life in Mobile, Alabama where she attended college at Southwest State Technical School, and Bishop State Community College....

Sandra Maloney

Sandra Maloney

Jan 14, 2022

Sandra J. Maloney was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She passed from this life on January 14, 2022 at the age of 83. Sandra was born to Floyd and Delorise Wheeler in Haverhill, Massachusetts on December 19, 1938. After graduating from high school, Sandra married her husband, John J. Maloney in Amesbury Town, Massachusetts on December 20, 1958....

Kathleen Zirlott

Kathleen Zirlott

Jan 14, 2022

Kathleen Mercedes Bosarge Zirlott, 95, native and lifelong resident of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, died peacefully at her home on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rae Ackley Bosarge and Percy R. Bosarge, her siblings, husband Charles E. Zirlott, son Charles E. Zirlott, Jr., grandson Clint Zirlott, and son-in-law Jessie Smith. Survived by five...

Carlita Hendricks

Carlita Hendricks

Jan 13, 2022

Carlita Balzli Hendricks A native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama died suddenly on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Preceded in death by her parents, Louis E and Dorothy (Alidor) Balzli. She attended St. Matthews Catholic School, Bishop Toolen High School (Class of '62) and earned her Activity Directors Certification while employed as an Activity Assistant at Little Sisters of...

William Clements

William Clements

Jan 11, 2022

William Edmond Clements (Eddy), age 68, died unexpectedly on Jan. 11, 2022. He was born May 11, 1953 in Montgomery, Alabama, the son of William H. Clements and Margaret Willene Clements. Eddy and his wife, Kathy Clements, were married for 21 years. They resided in Mobile, Alabama, with their dog Booger, who passed away Oct. 24, 2021. He worked...

Charles Dicks

Charles Dicks

Jan 11, 2022

Charles Devon Dicks Sr. Born March 21, 1935, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2022, with his wife by his side. A native of Butler, AL, moved to Mobile, AL. Went to Robert E Lee grammar school, Barton Academy, and graduated from Murphy High School in 1953. He went to work at a young age throwing newspapers for the Mobile...

Sylvester Murry

Sylvester Murry

Jan 10, 2022

Sylvester Murry Jr, 86, passed away peacefully at Ascension Providence Hospital, on January 10, 2022, surrounded by his two children, Todd Christopher Murry and Caren Lynne Murry, and wife of 64 years, Carolyn Fay Murry. He was a beloved Papa Syl to his daughter in law Brandi Murry, grandchildren Brandon with wife Nicky, Aidan, Chase and Meredith Murry, and...

Thomas James

Thomas James

Jan 10, 2022

Thomas Clinton "Stonewall" James, age 83, a dedicated law enforcement officer, turned his badge in for his Wings after a long courageous battle with cancer. Thomas was born to Artis and Ruth James on April 1, 1938 in Stonewall, Mississippi. He became a resident of Prichard, Alabama at an early age, enjoying the Good Ole Days at Prichard Park...

Linda Widder

Linda Widder

Jan 8, 2022

Linda Joyce Miller-Widder was born in Hattiesburg, MS on September 17, 1946 to her parents, Thurston and Mary Jane Miller. She graduated from Petal High School in 1964, then just a few months later married the love of her life, Arlon. At about 12:15 a.m. this past Saturday, Linda, with her eyes closed for the last time on this...