Obituaries

Jan 13, 2021

Forest Brent Barbour 1953-2021 A native and lifelong resident of Bayou La Batre, AL died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the age of 67. Mr. Barbour loved to net fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, R.D. and Annie Barbour; sisters, Angie Bosarge and Gloria Cookston; uncle and aunt, John Henry and Doris Bosarge. He is...

Jan 12, 2021

Cecil Stacey of Saraland, Al., age 81 passed away peacefully at Providence Hospital in Mobile, Al. on Tuesday January 12, 2021. Cecil was born on May 2, 1939 to Fred B. and Mildred Handcock Stacey (deceased). He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Joyce Vernon Stacey, his 3 children Todd (Toni) Stacey, Ken (Ronda) Stacey, and Leigh...

Jan 12, 2021

SMITH Arthur (AC) Smith of Theodore, AL, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Smith and father Otis Smith. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 55 years Ann Smith, one son Chris Smith, daughter-in-law Debbie Smith, three grandsons; Jason Smith, Nick Nelson, and Nathan Nelson, one sister...

Jan 11, 2021

Sandra Jane Chunn Trussell, age 76, a resident of Mobile, Alabama for the past 52 years passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. Sandra is survived by her adoring husband of nearly 58 years, James C. Trussell. She is also survived by her three children, Jay Trussell (Elaine), Nancy Herald (Greg), and Mike Trussell (Rachel); six grandchildren Rebekah Long...

Jan 11, 2021

Jeffret L. Clements, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died on Monday, January 11, 2021. He is survived by two sons Corey and Christopher; , two sisters, Gail and Norma; one brother Roger and other relatives. Graveside services will be held on Thursday January 21, 2021 at 10am in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Visitation at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral...

Jan 9, 2021

Bobbie Beech Davis, age 76, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Bobbie was a graduate of Washington County High School in Chatom, Alabama, and attended Nursing School at Mobile Infirmary. Bobbie was a talented bowler...

Jan 9, 2021

Betty Mae Hinton Lester, age 85, of Wilmer, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Betty was a loving and caring person, who had a special passion for children. That passion for children is what sparked her long career as a cafeteria worker...

Jan 9, 2021

William Ted Speed, age 77, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Ted was a native of Seminary, Mississippi and longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama. He was born to Joseph Lyman Speed and Betty Leggett Speed on March 12, 1943. He was preceded in death by...

Jan 8, 2021

William Leo Thompson, Sr. A native of Greenville, Alabama and a resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021. A born again Christian, Pastor of Good Shepherd Church for over 48 years. He is survived by his son; William Thompson; daughter and husband Michelle and John Suther; daughter, Shan and Chris Smith and son, Davey Thompson....

Jan 8, 2021

January 11, 1977 - January 8, 2021 Noralva Montoya, a loving mother and a woman of strong faith, passed away in a tragic accident Friday night on January 8, 2021. Born on January 11,1977, in Miguel Aleman, Tamaulipas in Mexico. She graduated from La Joya high school in 1995. She later married on June 3, 1995 to Jesus Gonzalo...

Jan 7, 2021

Steve Brewster, age 68, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at his home. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Steve graduated from Ben. C. Rain High School in 1970, before beginning his career on the water. He was a towboat captain for over 40 years, traveling many...

Jan 7, 2021

E. Elizabeth Simmons, 87, of Mobile Alabama passed away peacefully after a long battle with alzheimer’s, January 7, 2021. Elizabeth was born in Excel, AL and raised in Mobile by her parents. She married and had 7 children, William (Debbie) Johnson, Ronald (Betty) Johnson, Richard Johnson, Renee’ (Skip) Stevens and Melanie Edwards. She is preceded in death by parents...

Jan 6, 2021

Shiloe J. Wiegers, age 42, transitioned quickly to be with her grandparents at 7:45 a.m., Wednesday, January 6, 2021, from injuries sustained in a two vehicle accident in rural Franklin County, Alabama. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Shiloe was born November 19, 1978, in Bridgeport, Connecticut and moved south to Wilmer,...

Jan 6, 2021

Brenda Pigg, age 80, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Brenda was born June 19, 1940, in Georgiana, AL. She was the third of eight children born to Fred and Ottrie Morris. Brenda graduated from Georgiana High School where she loved...

Jan 6, 2021

Brenda Gail Keao November 27, 1948 - January 6, 2021 Brenda Keao made her peaceful transition the night of Tuesday, January 6, 2021 with the comfort of her loving daughter, son and granddaughter by her side. After a long battle with dementia and declining physical health, she is now at peace and has been reunited in heaven with her...

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...