Obituaries

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...

Sep 3, 2020

Jenny Lind Johnsey Smith, born November 7, 1950, in Walker County, AL, passed away September 3, 2020 surrounded by her family. Gigi was one of a kind. Whether you knew her as Jen, Jenny, mama, or Gigi, she was special to so many. She was the heart of the family, she forgave so easily. She was an amazing listener, peace...

Sep 3, 2020

Patricia Jarrell Coleman, age 85, was born in Citronelle, AL on July 24, 1935. She was a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL and died September 3, 2020 at a local hospital. Pat was a devoted follower of Christ and passionate about sharing her faith. She faithfully served Him in many ways throughout her life. In recent years her mission field...

Sep 2, 2020

(October 1, 1931 – September 2, 2020) Bobbidine (Dean) Owens Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Dean was born October 1, 1931 in Abbeville, Alabama to Robert Shelley Owens and Doretha Sowell Owens. Following her graduation from high school, she married the love of her life, Julian Maxwell Brown on August 16, 1950....

Sep 2, 2020

Edward Earl Blackwell, Sr. – age 82; a native of Lumberton, MS and a resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mona Carroll Blackwell; children, Kim Blackwell, Mobile, AL, Eddie Blackwell (Catherine), Mobile, AL, and Monique Mixson (Mitchell), Charleston, SC; 6-grandchildren; 4-great grandchildren; sisters, Merle Bass (Ray), Highlands Ranch,...

Sep 2, 2020

Giles Egbert Ray, a native of Greenwood, MS, born November 13, 1928, longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at the age of 91. Giles was preceded in death by his wife, Velma “Pat” Ray; his son, Kenneth Ray; and his parents, Egbert Ray and Louella Wiggins Ray. His survivors include his son, Douglas Ray; daughter, Patricia...

Sep 1, 2020

FRANKLIN

Miss Adell Franklin, a native of Cottonwood, Alabama and a long-time resident of Citronelle died in Mobile on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. She lived and was loved by Mitchell and Rondi Wilkins at Wilkins CRF and their staff and residents. Chapel services will be on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 2pm in Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral...

Sep 1, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Neal Atkinson, 64, announces he was called to his eternal resting place on September 1, 2020. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend. Though his passions could be seen in many things throughout his life; his love for the Lord, his family, and cooking, were the most prevalent. He...

Aug 30, 2020

John “Johnny” Kramer, a native of Pensacola FL, born October 6, 1929, and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020. He served 26 years in The US Army and rose to the rank of Colonel. He retired in 1979 and moved to Mobile, AL. He joined Boja’s Foods in Bayou La Batre, AL where he...

Aug 30, 2020

Carol Jean Haugan McPherson, age 68, passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones on Sunday, August 30th 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 15, 1952 in Bemidji, MN. She retired as a District Manager from McDonald Oil. Carol loved to love on people and her hands were rarely still. She and Bud...

Aug 29, 2020

Samuel Renfroe, 88, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 29, 2020. He entered this world on November 6, 1931 in Mobile, Alabama, born to Samuel and Eunice Renfroe. He is survived by his sons Lonnie (Debbie) Renfroe and Charles (Katrina) Renfroe, his daughter Laurie Renfroe Dungan, his grandchildren Miranda Ott, Taylor Renfroe, Emily Dailey...

Aug 28, 2020

KENNEDY Wyatt H. Kennedy, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died on Friday, August 28, 2020. He was a member of Oak Park Church. He loved helping people, hiking, nature, video games and playing his guitars. He worked with his father at Kennedy Enterprises, which recently organized a donation drive for the Salvation Army. He is survived by his...

Aug 28, 2020

Mrs. Floy Hazel Davis Wade, born October 27, 1922 to Ruth Gordon Davis and Oscar Davis of Melvin, Alabama, became God’s newest angel Aug. 28,2020. Floy was married to Edward Allen Wade for 74 years. Floy was a member of Zion Baptist Church from 1952 until the present day, serving as a Sunday School teacher for most of those years,...

Aug 26, 2020

Edith Claire Colvin Deese passed on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Mobile, AL at the age of 93. She was born September 1, 1926 in Mobile, AL to the late Peter James Colvin and Ella Frances Spottswood Colvin. She was the youngest of three children and was preceded in death by her brother, Peter Colvin, and her sister, Eileen Lazzari....

Aug 25, 2020

Randy Alan Broadhead, A native of Bessemer, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Douglas Howard and Josephine Ellis Broadhead. Randy had worked for Delchamps on the stock team and was an avid Alabama Fan. He is survived by his family at Volunteers of America....