Obituaries

Linda Bodiford

Linda Bodiford

Mar 18, 2021

Linda Strickland Bodiford (Lovey to her grandchildren), age 73 of Mobile and Dauphin Island, Alabama slipped quietly from this life on Earth March 18, 2021 to an everlasting life in Heaven. Linda had many passions in this life. First and foremost, Linda loved and will forever be loved by her family and friends. She played women's softball until the age...

Stephen Williams

Stephen Williams

Mar 16, 2021

Mr. Stephen Ray Williams, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at a local hospital. Mr. Williams grew up in the Foley area and was an avid bird watcher, loved taking pictures and home movies, assistant Scout Master for Troop 603 in Pensacola , Fl, attended the University of Southern Mississippi, was an employee of Brown and Root...

Holly Knight

Holly Knight

Mar 16, 2021

Mrs. Holly Nicole Knight, age 42, a native of Jacksonville, FL and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at a local hospital. She was a loving wife to her husband, Benjamin Knight, and loving mother to her three children, Dylan Knight, Alyssa Knight and Lauren Knight. Funeral services will be held from...

Martha Bagwell

Martha Bagwell

Mar 15, 2021

BAGWELL Mrs. Martha Bagwell, a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Monday, March 15, 2021. She and her late husband owned Bagwell Boats. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas and daughter, Debora; She is survived by 4 grandchildren, John Marlin Brown, William Brown, Thomas Brown and Marthann Berthume; 7 great grandchildren and other relatives. Graveside services...

Ronald Collier

Ronald Collier

Mar 14, 2021

Ronald Wayne Collier, 79 years young, born April 13, 1941, passed from this life and into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior on March 14, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Avon Collier; his parents, Henry "Dink" and Mildred Collier; two...

Joanne Mcilwain

Joanne Mcilwain

Mar 13, 2021

JoAnne McIlwain, age 83 of Mobile, went to be with her Lord on March 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Al and Lura Finch, Sr., and brothers John and David Finch. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Francis Lee McIlwain, Sr.; 4 children, Francis (Tracy) McIlwain, Jr. of O'Fallon, IL, Dawn Evans...

John Doyle

John Doyle

Mar 12, 2021

John Francis Doyle, 96, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born on December 18, 1924, in New Orleans, LA. and was a longtime resident of Mobile. After graduating from Murphy High School, he was drafted and served in the U.S. Army and served in WWII in Guadalcanal. Afterwards, in Mobile, he met the love of his life,...

Billy Cruitt

Billy Cruitt

Mar 11, 2021

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, Billy George Cruitt, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 86 at his home in Daphne, AL surrounded by his family. Billy George was born on July 5, 1934 in McCullough, AL. After growing up in Bay Minette, he moved to Atmore where he met and married his High School sweetheart...

Audrey Long

Audrey Long

Mar 10, 2021

Audrey Jones Long a native resident of Mobile, AL since 1934 passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ben T. Jones, her son, Roger Dale Shepherd, and her parents, Dennis and Velma McInnis. She is survived by sister, Bonnie Potts, her brother, Larry McInnis (Ana), niece, Sharon Hurst...

Reba Shackelford

Reba Shackelford

Mar 10, 2021

Reba Joy Shackelford 1935-2021 A native of Cullman, AL and resident of Chickasaw, AL died on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the age of 85. Mrs. Shackelford loved everything Mardi Gras and Joe Cain. She was founder of Chickasaw War Party and was a member of Abbyetts/Mobile Shriners. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas N. Sims. She...

Deborah Brown

Deborah Brown

Mar 10, 2021

BROWN Deborah Diane Brown departed from this earth on 3/10/2021 at 68 years of age due to the complications to Covid 19 pneumonia. She was born in Mobile, Al. to Samuel David Day Sr. and Helen Catherine Day both deceased. She is survived by her brother Samuel David Day Jr, niece Allison Horn spouse Jeremy, Garrett and Kate, Aunt...

William Duke

William Duke

Mar 10, 2021

William "Bill" Joseph Duke, longtime Mobile resident, passed away in Richmond, Virginia March 10, 2021. He was 88. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Blanche, and his wife Corinne. He is survived by his brother Vernon, his daughter Deborah, his good friend Elizabeth, and nieces and nephews. After retiring from Courtaulds he enjoyed raising and...

Evelyn Faulkenberry

Evelyn Faulkenberry

Mar 9, 2021

Evelyn Ethel Alexander Faulkenberry November 26, 1925 - March 9, 2021 Evelyn Ethel Alexander Faulkenberry, age 95, of Mobile, AL passed away at her home March 9, 2021. She was lovingly known as "MeMaw" by her family and friends. Born in Gulfport, MS November 26, 1925 to the late Esley and Mattie Alexander, her family moved to Ruth, MS where...

Thelma Harbison

Thelma Harbison

Mar 9, 2021

GERALDINE McGALLAGHER "JERRY" HARBISON - Jerry M. Harbison, 81, died naturally March 9, 2021, at her home. She was born March 9, 1940, in Bayou la Batre, the daughter of Henry W. McGallagher and Alvis (Brinkman) McGallagher. Jerry graduated from Alba High School, Class of 1958. Following graduation Jerry completed many first aid and child safety courses. During her senior...

Mildred Duralde

Mildred Duralde

Mar 9, 2021

Mildred I. Duralde, age 95, a resident of Mobile, Alabama since 1946, passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 9, 2021. She is predeceased by her husband, Joseph M. Duralde, Sr.; her parents, George Washington Mann and Perla Jane Mann and 7 siblings. She is survived by her sons; Roy Don (Diane) Kennedy, Joseph M. (Stephanie) Duralde,...

Wilda Adams

Wilda Adams

Mar 7, 2021

ADAMS Wilda Grace "Sister" Adams, a native of Crandell, MS and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Sunday, March 7, 2021. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Elaine Kinsey Davis. She is survived by her three children, Brenda K. Reeves, Gary M. Kinsey, Tim L Kinsey, and wife Robyn; 10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren and...

Joanne Sullivan

Joanne Sullivan

Mar 7, 2021

Mrs. Joanne B. Sullivan, a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away Sunday, March 7. Joanne was a precious wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a diehard Alabama fan, ROLL TIDE! Joanne loved spending time with family and friends and never passed up a trip to the Casino with her daughter! She was preceded in death by...

Evelyn Suggs

Evelyn Suggs

Mar 6, 2021

Evelyn Lucille Suggs, age 93, of Theodore, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Evelyn, also known as "Elbo", dedicated her life to taking care of her family and anyone she could help guide in the right direction....

Esther Dockens

Esther Dockens

Mar 5, 2021

Esther Dockens, age 79, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 5, 2021, at Providence Hospital Covenant Care. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Esther is survived by a host of siblings, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. She will be deeply missed my those who knew her. Graveside...

Jeffrey Vincent

Jeffrey Vincent

Mar 3, 2021

Cherished and beloved son, Jeffrey Perry Vincent, 31 years old, of Mobile, Alabama, departed this life unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 11:30 pm. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Jeff was born on March 4, 1989, to David Perry Vincent and Stephanie Buckhalter in Mobile, Alabama. In his Senior year of...