Obituaries

May 24, 2021

Joann Freeman Cruitt

January 26, 1936 ~ May 24, 2021 (age 85)

Obituary

On Monday, May 24, 2021, Joann Freeman Cruitt, loving daughter, wife, mom, and grandma, passed away at the age of 85 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL surrounded by her loving and caring daughter and son-in-law.

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May 24, 2021

Katherine Turner Watson, A native of Louisville, Mississippi and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Monday, May 24th, 2021. Predeceased by the love of her life, Jack William Watson, to whom she was married for 61 years; her parents Frank and Lallie Turner; three sisters, Vemba (JT) Pugh, Clarice (Cecil) Waters, and Audrey (Frank) Ingram; and...

May 24, 2021

Robert "Bob" P. Carter, age 82, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Bob was preceded in death by a son, Brent Carter; stepson, Johnny Shaw; sister, Jeanette Moore; parents, W.M. and Dorothy Carter; and his grandparents. He leaves behind with loving memories his wife, Madeline...

May 24, 2021

" Bishop Dr. Grady Gordon Jr. was born to Elder Grady Gordon Sr. and Missionary Geneva Gordon in 1951 in Mobile, AL, one of eight children. He departed this life for his eternal home on Monday, May 24, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. He was educated in the Mobile County Public...

May 23, 2021

Mr. Buford Oliver Richardson, Sr. Born on December 8, 1924 in Clay County, Alabama passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Marie M. Woodard Richardson; children, Rayford J. (Vicki Herren) Richardson, O.B. (Barbara) Richardson, Jr., Timothy Leon (Phyllis Hunter) Richardson; grandchildren, Melanie Richardson (Morgan Lee) Whatley, Rayford J. "Jay" Richardson, Jr,...

May 23, 2021

BETTY EVANS PARKER February 21, 1931 - May 23, 2021 Betty Evans Parker, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on February 21, 1931, in Mobile, Alabama to Mary Kuffskie and Newman A. Evans. Betty was the consummate wife, mother grandmother and great grandmother. A memorial service will be held...

May 22, 2021

James Ronald 'Ron' Cauley, age 74, of Grand Bay, Alabama, passed away May 22, 2021 and now rests in the arms of his Savior. Ron was born in Pascagoula, MS to James and Teta Cauley on March 7, 1947. His parents blessed him with a brother a couple of years later and these two boys spent a lifetime as best...

May 21, 2021

Mrs. Emma "Donia" Hickman, born March 28, 1938 passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 21, 2021. She was 83. She leaves behind her husband of 46 years, Gary K. Hickman; children, Joseph K. Tagert of Mobile, AL, Donna K. Abercrombie of Mobile, AL, Ronald K. Tagert of Valley Cottage, NY, James K. Tagert (Deanna G. Tagert) of...

May 21, 2021

Hollis J Shumock, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2021 at a local hospital in Mobile AL. Hollis was born in Frisco City AL in 1934. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezra Shumock and Virgie Norris Shumock, and sister Dorothy Bush. Hollis joined the Air Force after graduating from Baker High School in 1953. Later...

May 20, 2021

Shirley Ann Summerlin, age 81, of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 20, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She was born December 21, 1939, a daughter of the late Arnold and Mary Finch. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Ross "Buddy" Summerlin, along...

May 20, 2021

Annie Louise Odom Beck passed away peacefully at her home in Mobile, Alabama, on May 20th 2021, at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents Lewis and Marion, her sister Marion, her brother-in-law Robert Kossow, her brother Lewis G. Odom Jr., her husband Ersell Beck Jr., and her great-grandson Kai Beck. She is survived by her...

May 20, 2021

Carolyn Ann Swann, age 78, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Carolyn loved spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, and volunteering within the community. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph R. Swann; father, John O. Swor; and mother, Gertrude M. Swor. Survivors...

May 19, 2021

Linda McCarra was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She left this world to be with The Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the age of 68 with her family by her side. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She was married for 53 years to Kenneth McCarra, who she leaves...

May 18, 2021

Richard "Ricky" Michael Collier, Sr. 1953-2021 Born July 3, 1953 passed away at the age of 67 on May, 18, 2021 in a local hospital. Ricky leaves behind his beloved wife of 50 years, Janice Marie Collier; daughter, Andrea (Juan) Cordova; sons, Ricky (Jodie) Collier, Jr and Mark Anthony Collier; grandchildren, Christina, Sean, Emilee, Chase, Shelby, Brianna, Robert, Katie,...

May 17, 2021

Pauline Estelle Stanfill Broadus, 92, of Mobile, AL passed away on May 17, 2021 at a local hospital after an accident in her home. She was born in Wetumka, OK and grew up in Tennessee before moving to Mobile, AL. While in Mobile, she graduated from Murphy High School and later earned an associate degree from Bishop State Community College....

May 17, 2021

David Leroy Moates passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, at the age of 78, in Mobile, Alabama. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. David served our country honorably in the United States Army. During his active duty, he served in Germany and Japan and earned the National Defense Service Medal and...

May 13, 2021

C.M. "Chuck" Prescott, age 86, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. C.M. was a veteran of the United States Air Force and Army during the Korean War. He was a truck driver and car salesman for many years. C.M. was a devoted husband, loving father,...

May 12, 2021

Jan Tyson, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Jan was born in Birmingham but spent most of her childhood in Mobile, graduating from Davidson High School before returning to Birmingham where she married and raised her son, Jimmy. She was very proud of...

May 12, 2021

Doris Blumenthal, age 92, a native of Lucedale, MS and a longtime resident of Mobile passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She lived in Mobile where she raised her family and co-owned the Blumenthal Real Estate Agency until her retirement in 2000. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, C. E. Blumenthal, parents,...

May 9, 2021

Perry E. "Peb" Brown Jr. passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the age of 67, in Mobile, Alabama. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Perry was a proud service member in the army and national guard. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, and various woodworking projects. He...