Obituaries

Ben Mark Spafford

Jan 9, 2025

Ben Mark Spafford, age 62, of Dauphin Island passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2025. He was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, friend, who will be deeply missed by many.

Ben was a man full of life, laughter, and dedication. His passion was fishing with family and life-long friends. He loved entertaining at gatherings by playing the guitar, singing, and...

David Sprott

Jan 9, 2025

On January 9, 2025, Lt. Col. David N. Sprott USMC Retired, a long time Mobile resident, went home to be with the Lord. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 53 years, Frances Tarlton Gray Sprott.

David was born on August 4, 1933 in Auburn, Indiana to Joseph and Virginia (Dilgard) Sprott. He enjoyed a very normal childhood...

Corliss Meadows

Jan 8, 2025

FEB 25, 1956 - JAN 8, 2025 Corliss Victoria Meadows, age 68, a native and longtime resident of Mobile, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Corliss was born on February 25, 1956, in Mobile, AL to Pheland Ray Davis and Ruby Grace Goodwin Davis, of the Ray Davis Nursery. She enjoyed dancing, traveling and all things Auburn. She especially enjoyed...

Carmel Shumock

Jan 5, 2025

Carmel Faith Robertson Shumock

Born January 1, 1933 in Port Arthur TX to Henry Roe and Ollie B. Robertson. She was number 8 out of 14 children. She departed this life on Sunday January 5th at the age of 92.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Hollis J Shumock; survived by son Jimmy (Debbie) Shumock,...

Roberta Loumiet

Jan 5, 2025

Roberta Loumiet, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Robbie was born December 16, 1935. She retired as a nurse that worked at several hospitals in the Mobile area.

Robbie is preceded in death by her husband Fred Loumiet , her son Joe Webster and a granddaughter Aja Irving.

She is survived by her daughter Marjorie Hukel, grandson Javan Irving(Maria...

Kathleen Garrettson

Jan 4, 2025

Kathleen Garrettson, 80, of Theodore, passed away at home on January 4, 2025, with her loving husband by her side.

Kathleen is preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Webb; son, Donald Buford; step son, Charles Weston Garrettson, Jr., and son-in-law, Allen Jacoby.

She is survived by her husband, Charles (Sparky) Garrettson; son, Ronald (Rana) Buford; daughter, Mary...

Delia Niblett

Jan 2, 2025

Delia D. Niblett, age 95, was born on August 19th, 1929, Mobile, Alabama, and passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2025, at her residence under the care of Saad's hospice in Mobile, Alabama. She was a lifelong resident of Mobile and graduated from Murphy High School.

Delia is preceded in death by; her husband, Raymond D. Niblett Sr.; her four...

Barbara Pelletier

Jan 1, 2025

Barbara Lynn Pelletier, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away January 1, 2025 at the age of 69.

She is survived by her loving husband Ronald Pelletier; her daughter Amanda Shepherd of Sunnytown, TN; her granddaughter Danielle Thornborg (Austin) of Linden, AL; ; her grandson Nathan Shepherd of Demopolis, AL; Brennen Herron (Brittani) of Knoxville, TN; sister Patti Johnson of...

Etta Waller

Dec 30, 2024

Etta (Boyles) Waller, a native of Waynesboro, MS & a resident of Saraland, AL, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband Troy; parents; four brothers; three sisters; son in law Terry Wisenhunt.

Her survivors include her children Calvin (Diane) Waller, David (April) Waller, Carolyn (Jack) Culbreth, Freida Whisenhunt,...

Haskell Dunn

Dec 29, 2024

H. Haskell Dunn, age 83 of Chelsea, AL died December 29th, 2024 from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was born in Milford, Delaware to Ruth and Rolen Dunn but lived most of his life in Alabama. Haskell graduated from Vigor High School in Prichard, AL in 1960. From there he went straight into the Marine Corps. where he spent 4...

Barbara Schill

Dec 28, 2024

Barbara Joan Oosse, Eubanks, Schill (Boodie) Born April 29, 1937 in Mobile, AL departed this life December 28, 2024 at the age of 87. She was a member of the Salvation Army most of her life and, the last four years, a member of the Foster Grove Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Haskel Eubanks...

Phyllis Lewis

Dec 24, 2024

Phyllis T. Lewis was born November 15th, 1946 in Mobile, Alabama, and passed at the age of 78, on December 24th, 2024, in Mobile, Alabama. Phyllis attended Davidson high school and graduated class of 1964. Afterwards, she was employed at Herz, managed the Gateway Lounge, then became the proprietor of the Pied Piper Lounge.

Phyllis is preceded in death by; her...

Leopoldo Rodriguez, III

Dec 23, 2024

Leopoldo Rodriguez, III, 68, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on December 23, 2024. Leo was born on February 27, 1956, to Leopoldo and Victoria Rodriguez.

Leo was an avid fisherman and hunter in his younger days before his disablement. Being from Texas, he loved the outdoors. He served in the army and loved his country. He loved his...

Morris Moore

Dec 20, 2024

Obituary for Morris James Moore

Morris James Moore, 80, of Mobile, AL, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 20, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1944, in Mobile, AL, to Clyde James and Dorothy "Dot" (Willis) Moore.

A 1963 graduate of Theodore High School, Morris had a varied and fulfilling career, working at...

Lucille Phillips

Dec 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lucille Rogers Phillips, who died peacefully on December 19, 2024. Lucille was a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Lucille was married for 74 years to her beloved husband, Edwin Phillips. She is survived by her...

Regina Harrell

Dec 19, 2024

Regina Butler Harrell (Gina), age 76, of Mobile, passed away peacefully December 19, 2024 at "The Retreat" hospice care after a 19 month battle with Leukemia. Regina was born in Mobile, raised in Crichton and graduated from Vigor High School in 1967.

Regina is survived by her son, Darby (Jennifer) Moses; daughter Jamie Harrell, two granddaughters Hannah (Ryan) Pitt,...

Kenneth Fortner

Dec 16, 2024

Kenneth Anthony Fortner, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away December 16, 2024 at the age of 69.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Barbara Fortner; daughter Kristen (Johnie) Corn; son Aaron (Delaney) Fortner; 7 grandchildren Anastasia & Johnie (JC) Corn; Leia; Atlas; Ailish; and unborn Fortner and Clarissa Sikorski; 1 great grandchild John Luke Cromwell;...

Betty Prim

Dec 16, 2024

Betty Gail Prim (87) passed away peacefully at Saads Hospice Retreat on Monday December 16, 2024. She was born On March 26, 1937 on the family farm in Tuscaloosa County in Bessemer Alabama.

She is preceded in death by her father, George H. Fisher, Mother Dolly Fisher Bolton, brothers Eddie Ray Bolton, Georger S Fisher, sister Sue Roundville, nephew Ryan Bolton...

Donnie Curtis

Dec 16, 2024

Donnie Wayne Curtis, a resident and native of Mobile, AL passed away December 16, 2024 at the age of 79.

Donnie leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years, Sonja Whitney Curtis; son, Blake Westbrook (Angelia) of Mobile; daughters, Amanda Rafada (Louie) of Mobile and Leslie Kyte (Keith) of Loxley; grandchildren, Daniel Westbrook (Traci), Anna McClain, Kylie McClain, Jackson Kyte,...

Regina Lynn Wolstenholme

Dec 15, 2024

Regina Lynn Wolstenholme, 63, of Semmes, passed away on December 15,2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

Regina is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Richard Myles and Ida Frances Myles. 

She is survived by her husband, Scott Wolstenholme; son, Scott C. Wolstenholme (Crystal) and daughter, Toni M. O'Gwynn; grandchildren, Colby, Cody, Alden, Cooper, Austin, Caitlyn and Brooklyn; great-grandchildren, Ava, Ansley, and...