Obituaries

Hollis Shumock

Hollis Shumock

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...

Shirley Summerlin

Shirley Summerlin

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...

Louise Beck

Louise Beck

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...

Carolyn Swann

Carolyn Swann

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...

Linda Mccarra

Linda Mccarra

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...

Richard "Ricky" Collier, Sr.

Richard "Ricky" Collier, Sr.

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,...

Pauline Broadus

Pauline Broadus

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....

David Moates

David Moates

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...

C.M. Prescott

C.M. Prescott

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,...

Jan Tyson

Jan Tyson

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...

Doris Blumenthal

Doris Blumenthal

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,...

Perry "Peb" Brown, Jr.

Perry "Peb" Brown, Jr.

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...

Joe Walther

Joe Walther

May 8, 2021

Mr. Joe William Walter, Sr. age 81. A native of Brewton, Alabama, and a resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at a local hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Leila Mae Fuqua Walther, brothers, Al Walther, Sammie Walther, Rudolph Walther, and Frank Walther. He is survived by his son,...

Calvin Johnson

Calvin Johnson

May 7, 2021

Calvin Nicholas Johnson was born November 28, 1930 and died May 8, 2021. Billy, as he was known to all, was a veteran of the Korean War where he served on the USS MANCHESTER. After his service he returned to Coden and continued his love for the sea. Billy became a shrimp boat captain and owner. Billy was preceded in...

Delores Fowler

Delores Fowler

May 6, 2021

Delores Lott Fowler (Cookie) age 79, of Theodore, Al passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday May 6, 2021. Cookie was born December 1st, 1941 in Mobile, Al and resided in Theodore with her husband of over 40 years Robert (Buck) Fowler until her passing. She is preceded in death by her daughter Donna Olmstead Odom, her mother Edwina...

George Dunn

George Dunn

May 6, 2021

George Ernest Dunn, Jr., dear husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. A native and resident of Mobile, AL passed from this life, Thursday, May 6 2021. Mr. Dunn retired from Computer Sciences Corporation. He was a member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church, Mobile, Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Martha Murphey Young Dunn, two children-Jeffrey Charles Dunn,...

Roy Waller

Roy Waller

May 5, 2021

Roy O. Waller was called home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of May 5th, 2021 at the age of 83. Roy was born in Bayou La Batre, AL and resided in Buras, LA for 26 years prior to returning home to Grand Bay where he happily lived out the last 15 years of life...

Eva Lyles

Eva Lyles

May 5, 2021

Eva E Lyles, a native of Berlin, Germany and a longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama, died Wednesday May 5, 2021 at the age of 91. Eva was a WWII bride and military wife for 24 years. She traveled the world making many lifelong friends along the way. To know her was to Iove her. Eva never met a stranger...

Mary Uptagrafft

Mary Uptagrafft

May 4, 2021

Mary Magiliene Uptagrafft, age 83. Born on August 2, 1937 in Dora, Alabama and longtime resident of Chickasaw, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas G. Uptagrafft; three sons, Wayne Wade, Darryl Uptagrafft, Earl Uptagrafft and grandson, Michael Wade. She is survived by two brothers, Norman (Johnette) Brown, Lester...

Martha "Dicey" Collier

Martha "Dicey" Collier

May 3, 2021

Martha "Dicey" Louella Knight Collier, 72, of Bayou La Batre, Alabama, passed from this life into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on May 3, 2021. She was born in Mobile, Alabama, on May 20, 1948, to James Elmo Knight and Lillie Elena Goleman Knight. She married Ronald Wayne Collier on June 4, 1965, at Coden Bible...