Obituaries

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...

Feb 7, 2021

Linda C. Wooley lost her battle with cancer and went to her heavenly home on Sunday February 7, 2021. She was born in Mobile, AL. on September 30, 1946. She was a devoted Christian and a member of Cottage Hill Baptist Church. She is retired from Sears Inc. She is survived by her children, Marcy (Chris) Matthews, Miranda (Vaughn)...

Feb 6, 2021

Lillian “Maurine” Croy, better known as Memaw, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 90 on February 6, 2021, in Mobile, Alabama.  She was a long-time active member of First Baptist Church of Tillman’s Corner and served faithfully in the nursery for over 25 years.  Maurine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Maurine was...

Feb 6, 2021

William (Bill) Ralph Spaulding was born on May 23, 1949 and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 6, 2021.  He was a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama and attended Davidson High School. Bill proudly served his country through the US Army and the Alabama National Guard.  He had a servant’s heart and would help anyone in need, especially if it...

Feb 5, 2021

Deborah Anita Grant- October 3, 1953- February 5, 2021 Deborah Anita Grant was born and raised in Mobile, AL where she graduated from the University of South Alabama with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation. She had a special place in her heart for the elderly and enjoyed caring for them as a Recreation Therapist, Administrator, and sitter throughout the years....

Feb 5, 2021

Harold James Spikes Sr was born on January 13, 1931, in Mobile, Alabama, and passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

He was preceded in death by his parents Beatrice Harbaugh Spikes and Paul Edward Spikes; sister Shirley Jean Hopkins; brothers Aaron Wesley Spikes...

Feb 4, 2021

Melba Jewel Lowe, age 83, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2021, in Mobile, Alabama. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Melba was born on September 16, 1937 in Bolinger, Alabama to parents, Ervin Williams and Wilma Williams.  She was a member of the Mobile Seventh-Day Adventist Church.  Melba was a...

Feb 4, 2021

James Monroe Nettles, Sr., lovingly know as Jimmie and Pop, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Jimmie was born in Thomasville, Alabama on October 2, 1924. When his family moved to Mobile during his high school years he lived with his football coach so he could finish his high school football career. When WWII broke out Jimmie joined...

Feb 4, 2021

Allen “Clay” Miller, 82, of Daphne, Alabama passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Clay was born in Mobile, Alabama on June 18, 1938 to Julius Charles and Mable M. Butts. He graduated Vigor High School in 1957. He was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church and a faithful follower of...