Obituaries

Sep 13, 2020

Raymond LaForce, age 52, a native of Bayou La Batre, AL passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Survivors include his daughter, Savannah LaForce; his ex-wife and confidant, Candy LaForce; his mother, Betty Rae LaForce; brothers, Victor LaForce, Brannon LaForce, and Leslie LaForce; and best friend,...

Sep 12, 2020

Frances Evelyn Gasaway May 13, 1946 – September 12, 2020 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frances Evelyn Powell, Age 74. She was surrounded by her loving family as she went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, September 12, 2020. A lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, Frances was born on May 13, 1946 to...

Sep 12, 2020

John Leslie Stinson, Sr., a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, was born May 10, 1928 and passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lee Stinson and Ruby Ethel Howell Stinson; his grandson, Leland Stinson and son-in-law, Michael Lee. His survivors include the love of his...

Sep 12, 2020

CANNON September 16, 1920-September 12, 2020 Rita Betty Cannon, a Mobile native and lifelong resident, died on Saturday September 12 just 4 days shy of her 100th birthday. Mrs. Cannon was preceded in death by her beloved husband William E. Cannon. Survivors include three daughters, Anne (William) Richardson, Betsey (Frank) Cornelius, and Susan (Dale) Harrell; grandson William (Shannon) Harrell; granddaughter...

Sep 12, 2020

John Milton King was born November 22, 1941 in Neshoba, MS and left for his heavenly home on September 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by Allie King, his wife Marshalene King; his parents, Sadie Lankford and Milton King, his brothers: Harold King and Raymond King, and his niece Tonya King. He leaves behind his brothers Jack (Rita), Kenneth...

Sep 11, 2020

On Friday, September 11, 2020, Sally Deschner Stokely - at 88 years old - went peacefully into the light towards the gates of paradise, and her spirit returneth from whence it came. She was born in Brownsville, MN on February 17,1932, and was a resident of Mobile, AL for over 65 years. Sally attended Hamline University at St. Paul, San...

Sep 11, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Thomas Austion “Bubba” Parker at the age of 24. He left this earth to go to his eternal home on September 11, 2020, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. He was born in Mobile, AL May 8, 1996,...

Sep 10, 2020

ROZAR Thursday , September 10 , 2020 Sarah Atwood Rozar went peacefully toward the " Light " into the Gates of Paradise . Sarah was born March 31 , 1933 in Prentiss Ms . and was a resident of Mobile , Al. for over 67 years . She was a Fine Dining Server at many local establishments and enjoyed providing...

Sep 9, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Glenn Kendall Goff (born April 29, 1961) announce his passing on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Glenn was a strong family man who taught so many what the true meaning of family really is all about. He was a devoted husband and proud father. But for Glenn, family went beyond these relationships....

Sep 9, 2020

Franklin Edward Underwood, Jr 1948-2020 Born in Atlanta, GA and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the age of 71. Mr. Underwood served in the United States Navy and was retired from the United States Army. He loved his animals, music, flowers and gardening. Mr. Underwood was a spiritual man and was raised in the...

Sep 9, 2020

Darren Lee Hill, age 60, passed away at 11:20 PM on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Darren, a long time resident of Mobile, AL, was very involved in the community. He spent his younger years playing ball at Boykin Park. Darren served on the board of the Theodore Athletic Association, as well as the...

Sep 8, 2020

ALFORD (STORM TIME CHANGE) Mr. Clyde Collier Alford, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Mr. Alford is preceded in death by his parents, Willie W. and Annie L. Alford, sister, Eldera Richardson, brother, John Alford and great-granddaughter, Madison A. Alford. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel G. Alford and his second wife,...

Sep 8, 2020

James Ryals of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Sep 8, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 6, 2020

Mr. Jesse Claude Campbell, Jr., age 72 of Jonesboro, passed away on September 6, 2020. He retired from IBEW 613. He was preceded in death by his sister, Claudette Knodel. He is survived by his companion, Barbara A. Currul of Jonesboro; children, Leslie (Shane) Newcomb of AL, Jason (Holly) Campbell of AL, Beth (Tommy Phillips) Currul of Jonesboro, Doug (Tamara)...

Sep 5, 2020

Haldon Leroy Nesbitt Jr. was born July 28, 1942 in Fremont, OH and left for his heavenly home on September 5, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Shirley Ruth Moye Nesbitt; his parents, Ruby Elizabeth Avera Nesbitt and Haldon Leroy Nesbitt Sr. and his brother, Michael Nesbitt. He leaves behind his daughters, Diana...

Sep 5, 2020

BROWN Melba Sue Roper Brown, confidently entered the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 5, 2020. “Mimi”, as she was affectionally known and loved by all, was born in Greenville, South Carolina on October 3, 1941. After attending Vigor High School, she attended William Carey College when she married her life-long partner in marriage and ministry, Dr. Charles...

Sep 4, 2020

Thomas Joseph Cain, Jr. 1948-2020 A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Friday, September 4, 2020, at the age of 72.

Mr. Cain was an avid Alabama football fan. He loved to travel, was family-oriented, and a man of faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Carolyn Cain, and...

Sep 4, 2020

Stanley Fredriksen was born July 1, 1948 in Mobile, AL. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones Friday, September 4, 2020. Stan was a husband, daddy, “Papa”, “Pops” but, most of all, he was a friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Fredriksen and Louise Shamburger Fredriksen; four brothers, Chris, Johnny, Billy, and...

Sep 4, 2020

Bernice Wells Ames, known by everyone as Nanny, age 79, passed away at 8:24 pm on September 4, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and friends at Saad Hospice in Mobile, Alabama. She was born to Georgia Elizabeth and Gerald Lee Wells of Morganfield, Kentucky (Pride) on October 17, 1940. She was married to her husband, Harold Stancey Ames, originally...

Sep 3, 2020

BROOKS Dennis Harold Brooks September 28, 1937-September 3, 2020 Dennis Brooks, age 82, passed away at a local hospital on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi and a long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Patricia Murray Brooks ; children, Robin Brooks Roberts, Ellen Brooks (Becky), Benjamin Brooks, Melissa...