Obituaries

Feb 18, 2021

Joseph Wesley Townson, age 60, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Anyone who ever had the privilege and good fortune to know Joe or to have been blessed to have been a part of his life, can certainly attest to the Light, Laughter,...

Feb 18, 2021

Margaret Kirk Lightsey, age 96, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend. She and her husband, James, founded the Crestview Community Watch and played an integral roll in...

Feb 17, 2021

Ruth Bowman Kearley, age 91, of Mobile, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Hatchett of Mobile, and numerous other relatives. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Kearley and her son, Wayne Kearley. Ruth enjoyed...

Feb 17, 2021

Frances J Byrd August 7, 1935   February 17, 2021 Frances J Byrd, 85, of Mobile Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021.  She was a beloved wife, mother and friend. She was a member of Fulton Road Baptist Church. She worked years in the medical field and retired from Urology Associates in 2008.  She loved to travel, especially trips to the...

Feb 17, 2021

Frances Delores Orso, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 17, 2021.  She passed away with family by her side.  A family service will be held in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, Feb. 26 with viewing at 11 AM and service at 12 noon at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Frances was born in Dawes, Alabama on March 1,...

Feb 16, 2021

Mary Grace Sindik Galle 1925-2021 Born September 8, 1925, passed away February 16 at SAAD Hospice. A graduate of Bishop Toolen High School, she worked as a nurse for several years. She was proceeded in death by parents Emmit and Anita Sindik; Husband of 61 Years John W. Galle; Son Thomas Galle, Daughter Marianne Imsand, Son-in-law Louie Imsand, Granddaughter Jennifer...

Feb 16, 2021

Thomas W. Walker, 86, of Mobile, Al. went to His heavenly home on February 16, 2021. He was born August 18, 1934 in Demopolis, Alabama. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After serving 4 years Active Duty and 4 years Reserve, he settled down in Chickasaw, Alabama. He met and married the love of his...

Feb 16, 2021

Linda Lewis Keller, age 74 and a resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Keller; son, Samuel Keller and parents, Archie and Audrey Lewis. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth (Charles) Hurst and grandson, Jonathan Keller. Family will receive friends at the funeral home...

Feb 16, 2021

John Morris “Jack” Peterson July 29, 1925 – February 16, 2021 John M. “Jack” Peterson passed away at his home on Tuesday,  February 16, 2021 surrounded by family. Jack was born in Whistler, AL on July 29, 1925, the son of Robert M. Peterson and Helen Jones Peterson. Following his graduation from Murphy High School, Jack served in the U S Navy. Upon returning...

Feb 16, 2021

David Alfonso Linn of Mobile, Alabama passed away on February 16, 2021; at the age of 66, due to heart complications in St Louis, Missouri.   He was born on September 4, 1955 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.  Predeceased by his parents Socorro and Pablo Linn Sr. He is survived by his wife Monica, and their daughter Jacqueline.   He also leaves behind three children...

Feb 14, 2021

Lynne Meyer McElhaney went to be with our heavenly father on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dr. Richard McElhaney, daughter Ginny McElhaney-Simmons, son Lieutenant Colonel Richard (Carolyn) McElhaney Jr., sister Dr. Mary Kathryn Meyer, brother Lewis John (Carma) Meyer, and niece Katie Meyer. She was proceeded in death by her parents...

Feb 14, 2021

Joyce Ann Wilson Keyman, 83, devoted wife and mother and retired owner of The Fabric Works, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 of complications following heart surgery.  Joyce was born April 12, 1937 in Mobile, Alabama to Anna Margaret (Peggy) and Oscar Wilson. She married John (Jack) Keyman in 1955 and embarked upon a fun and adventurous life as a military...

Feb 13, 2021

Sarah Carol Watson May 12th, 1932 - February 13th, 2021 Carol Watson, 88, of Mobile, Alabama passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2021 with family by her side. She was known by family as sister, Sara Carol, and MawMaw. She was born in Reform, Alabama on May 12th, 1932. She later made Mobile her permanent home, where she raised...

Feb 12, 2021

James Uhle Lawley - February 17, 1929 to February 12, 2021 James was born at home in Chunchula, AL, and was raised alternately by his parents and grandparents. He was raised in an environment of hard work, integrity, and honesty that characterized his whole life. While raised in the Jim Crow South, and a political conservative, he believed in treating...

Feb 12, 2021

DETHLOFF Lola Sharon (Dusty) Dethloff was born December 31, 1944 in Fayetteville, NC.  She was a long time resident of Eight Mile, AL.  She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Bill Dethloff, Son, Wayne Dethloff (Lesley), Daughter Angela Dethloff, 1 Grandson, Will Dethloff and 1 Granddaughter, Cierra Travis, loving companion, Sparky, 6 sisters, Patsy Ladner, Lorrie Baggett, Martha...

Feb 11, 2021

Roberta "Bobbie" Thames passed away on February 11, 2021 in Bay Minette, Alabama. Roberta was born June 12, 1935 in Houston, Texas to George Shelton Jones and Emma Gene Murray. She was married to her childhood sweetheart, James Daniel (JD) Thames, for 66 years. She and her husband had two children, Mitchell Thames and Carla Thames White. Left to remember...

Feb 11, 2021

Julius C. McIntosh 1939-2021 Julius C. McIntosh was a native of Athol, KY born on September 26, 1939 and passed away on February 11, 2021 in Theodore, AL. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and retired from the United States Army having served a total of 26 years. He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 10, 2021

On February 10, 2021, surrounded by family, Richard Kennedy, 83, passed away peacefully at his home. He lived a long full life. He had a laugh that would fill a room.  He enjoyed life and lived every day to the fullest. To know him, was to love him. He was a Mobile business owner for over 50 years. His wrecker...

Feb 9, 2021

Daniel Orr Our loving father Raymond Orr passed away. As many knew him, Ray Orr was an avid Alabama fan that never ventured away from the television on game days.  He was the recliner referee and that’s where you found him on Roll Tide Days.  He went through many recliners throughout his lifetime because of game day fits. When Ray wasn’t watching...

Feb 8, 2021

Emile John Sliman, Sr., loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle went to heaven to be with our Lord on February 8th at the age of 90. Emile was born on September 10th to Julia Farris and George John Sliman in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He married the love of his life, Joan Irene (Dunne) Sliman on February 26th, 1956 and...