Obituaries

Jan 5, 2021

Mrs. Doris Eloise James, a native of Grove Hill, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Tuesday January 5, 2021. Mrs. James was a longtime member of Regency Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie James and a son, Michael James. Mrs. James is survived by her son Tim James of Mobile; two...

Jan 5, 2021

Gene Austin Hicks, Sr., a resident of Mobile Alabama for 68 years, passed away on Tuesday January 5th at age 81. He was a husband, father, grandpa and coach. Born in Canoe Alabama on June 3rd, 1939. Our Dad was an avid lover of sports, travelling, and cowboy movies. Known to many as "Coach Hicks," he loved mentoring young...

Jan 5, 2021

LaRone T. Sanders, a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She was born February 21, 1932 in Charlotte, North Carolina. LaRone graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile, and married Donald Lee Sanders on April...

Jan 4, 2021

Jenny Hunter Vance entered into this life on December 7, 1932, spending the majority of her life in Mobile, Alabama. She entered into her eternal home on Monday, January 4, 2021 in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Jenny was a wonderful cook and enjoyed cooking for her...

Jan 4, 2021

Patricia Ann Smith was born April 15th, 1938, in Manchester, Tennessee, and passed away January 4th, 2021, with her daughters by her side. She was known for her love of the Lord and was a member of Creekwood Church of Christ, her beautiful singing voice and her infectious laughter that would fill a room. She loved to sew, quilt, cook...

Jan 3, 2021

Barbara Jean Watson, age 80, born in Charleston, SC and a resident of Mobile, AL died on Sunday, January 3, 2021. She was a homemaker and worked for TriNova. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman R. Watson, Sr. and her son, Norman R. Watson, Jr. She is survived by her four sons, Robbie Watson (Kim) of Mobile;...

Jan 3, 2021

Fred Hartwell Wolfe died peacefully surrounded by family in Mobile, Alabama on Sunday, January 3rd, 2021. He was 83 years old. Fred was born on December 5th, 1937 in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1956 and married his beloved wife, Anne Heath. He played football for and graduated from the University of...

Jan 2, 2021

Well done, good and faithful servant…Enter into the joy of your Lord.” Matthew 25:23 Marilyn “Butchie” Westover Stainton, age 76, resident of Columbia, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at her residence. Marilyn “Butchie” Westover Stainton was born on March 9, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama to Charles and Lorraine Westover. Butchie spent her entire childhood in Chickasaw, Alabama...

Jan 2, 2021

Haskell Lee “ Buddy” McAllister, born in Saltville, VA on January 20, 1932, passed away on January 02, 2021 in Mobile, AL. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of Christ United Methodist Church. He cherished being a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. While serving in the Korean War he earned two bronze stars, and upon...

Jan 2, 2021

Tyler P. Williams of Daphne, Al. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the age of 37. Tyler was preceded in death by his Grandfather, Edward E. Hurt. He is survived by his wife Jessica (Snow), daughter Emma Grace, and son James Tyler, Grandmother Jean Hurt who loved him dearly, Uncle John E. Hurt,...

Jan 1, 2021

On January 1, 2021, Leila "Marion" Barnette, a beautiful kind soul, passed peacefully away in Gulf Breeze, FL at the age of 90. She was a living example of love and strong Christian faith, and a blessing to all who knew her. Marion was born on May 15, 1930 in Greenville, AL to Clarence M. and Essie M. Barnette. She...

Jan 1, 2021

John H. Daniel, born in Monroeville, AL on September, 30, 1934, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama from complications from pneumonia and Covid. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Preceded in death by his wife Bobbie, daughter, Rhonda, his parents, Hurdis and Bessie Daniel, brothers, Ted and David,...

Jan 1, 2021

Delores Christine McBride Ezell, age 80, passed away on January 1, 2021 in a local hospital. Mrs. Ezell is survived by 3 sons, Howard (Nanci) Ezell of Mobile, Robert (Nicole “Niki”) Ezell of Knoxville, TN, & Joey Ezell of Houston, TX; 10 grandchildren, Nicholas (Lisa), Shane, Nicole “Nikki” (Genaro), Tasha, Kristen, Keegan, Zara, Thomas, Wilson & Katie; 12 great-grandchildren;...

Jan 1, 2021

My brother, Charles Kenneth 'Ken' Henderson 79, died 1/1/21 from complications of heart and lung diseases. After cremation he will be buried alongside his wife (Barbara Carrera, deceased 11-1-19) in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Because of coronavirus concerns there is no service or other related activities planned at this time. Ken was born in Prichard, Alabama and is preceded...

Dec 31, 2020

Wallace Erwin Jones (Wally) was born on July 4, 1952 and died December 31, 2020. He was the beloved son of Eileen Wallace Jones and Leo Cullen Jones Jr.. Wally had two sisters, Vicki Jones Dawkins (Brad) and Britt Jones Lersch. He was an Uncle to William Bradford Dawkins Jr., Christy Dawkins Kelly, Elizabeth Eileen Lersch and Cullen Joseph...

Dec 30, 2020

HUDSON Sandra Elaine Hudson, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile County, AL, died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was retired from Scott Paper. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred Stringfellow; father, John Hudson; step-father, Norman Stringfellow; brother, Joey Hudson; great grand-son, Michael Reymundo. Survivors include daughters, Ingrid Foster and Rhonda Myrick; grandchildren, Crystal Smith, Heather...

Dec 28, 2020

Shelby Jean Miller, a native of Union Springs, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, December 28 at the age of 80. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She was a long-time dental hygienist of 45 years for Dr. Charles B. Easley; a member of First Baptist Tillman's Corner and...

Dec 28, 2020

Marvin Wayne Gibson was a life-long resident of Irvington, Alabama. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Irvington and dedicated many years to the music and sound department. Marvin worked at the Walmart located on Rangeline Road in the maintenance department. Marvin was one of the Alabama Crimson Tide and New Orleans Saints biggest fans. He was...

Dec 28, 2020

Jerry Leon Sims (Jack, Jackie), age 80, of Grand Bay, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at his residence in Grand Bay, Alabama. A faithful member of First Baptist Church of Grand Bay, Alabama for many years until his health declined. Mr. Sims loved the Lord, his family, his church family, and all former employees. He was owner of...

Dec 27, 2020

Paul Charles Wesch, age 66, of Mobile, Ala., died on December 27, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda McCarthy Wesch; his children, Paul Charles “Jay” Wesch, Jr., Caroline Wesch Dennis (Joseph), and Colden Benard Wesch (Joanie); his sister, Sharon Kay Wesch (Kevin Miller); his brother-in-law Stephen Benard McCarthy (Leigh); and nieces and nephews. He...