Obituaries

Aug 9, 2020

Robert Willis Challen, Jr., was born May 10, 1934 in Campbell Hill, Ill. And died in Mobile on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He retired as a long time school teacher. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Barbara Lynn Corley. Survivors include his wife Carolyn Lucille Challen; two grandsons Brendan S. Corley and Evan D. Corley; son-in-law Horace D....

Aug 9, 2020

Johnnie Ruth Myers 1933-2020 A native of Bibb County, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the age of 86. Mrs. Myers loved cooking and feeding people. She also loved to fish, crochet and read. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Bob Myers; two children, Cindy (Phil) Loper and Steven Myers;...

Aug 9, 2020

Houston R. Henley 1929-2020 A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the age of 91. Mr. Henley was a Watchmaker and Master Jeweler by trade. He was also an avid outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merle Henley; son, Johnny Henley; grandson, Shane Garner. He is survived by two daughters,...

Aug 8, 2020

June 28, 1931 – August 8, 2020 Bonnie Jean McInnis Noerr McCrory, a native of Burnt Corn, Monroe County, AL, and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the age of 89. Bonnie worked as a Procurement Clerk for the Army Corps of Engineers and retired after almost 20 years of service. She was preceded in...

Aug 8, 2020

Sam Padgett, a dedicated American patriot and U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully in his home in Moss Point the morning of August 8, 2020. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Mittie Padgett, his wife Doris Opal Padgett, and his daughter Debbie Padgett. He is survived by his loving children, grandchildren, great...

Aug 7, 2020

Sept. 23, 1970 - Aug. 7, 2020 Oquin Wayne Willis, 49, of Grand Bay, AL, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2020. He was born September 23, 1970 in Seoul, Korea. He was a beloved husband, father, and remarkable Paw Paw. He was preceded in death by his mother, Yong Cha Yim. He leaves to...

Aug 4, 2020

November 7, 1953 - August 4, 2020. Donald Creel, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the age of 66. He had been employed as an Instrument Tech for many years for Instrument Technician Services. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and spending quality time with his family and friends. He was...

Aug 4, 2020

Deborah Peak Stewart 1950-2020 Age 70, born in Montgomery, AL on April 24, 1950 and passed away August 4, 2020 surrounded by her family. Mrs. Stewart was a resident of Mobile for 67 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Evelyn Peak. She is survived by her wife, Pam Franklin; brother, Tom (Linda) Peak; son, Sean...

Aug 3, 2020

PHILEN Mrs. Marie L. Philen, a native of Millry, AL and a longtime resident of Whistler, AL died at home on Monday, August 3, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Vernon Philen. She is survived by Jean her daughter and Earnie (Jan) Philen; two grandchildren, Caleb and Shian; one brother, Dale Long and one sister, Bernice...

Aug 3, 2020

Theodore Fletcher Fikes, of Mobile and formerly of Tuscaloosa, lost his last battle in this life at 2pm on August 3, 2020. “Ted” was born at home in Pearson, Al, near Tuscaloosa, on September 13, 1932, to parents, James M. Fikes and Mary Evalou Hubbard Fikes. Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, Sarah Cates Fikes, a son,...

Aug 3, 2020

May 18, 1947 - August 3, 2020 Wayne Douglas Burkett, Sr., a longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at the age of 73. He was a retired pilot and flight instructor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia June Bridson Burkett, his parents and several siblings. He is survived by two daughters, Kelly S....

Aug 3, 2020

January 27, 1924 – August 3, 2020

Elsie Cecelia Bishop transitioned from her earthly life of 96 years to her eternal life with her Heavenly Father. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Elsie was a lifelong resident of Mobile County, the eighth of ten children born to the...

Aug 3, 2020

Feb. 23, 1979-Aug.3, 2020 Michael Chad Bowman, Sr., a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died suddenly and unexpectedly Monday, August 3, 2020 at the age of 41. Chad was a member of South Coast Church; attended Baker High School; and had been employed as an automobile technician for Auto Air of Alabama for over 20 years. He loved...

Aug 1, 2020

Thomas Aaron Ray, age 58, a resident of Theodore, Alabama, passed away on August 1, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Thomas graduated from Theodore High School in 1979. He worked in Construction as a boilermaker where he was able to train and shape a lot of young men through job...

Aug 1, 2020

CULP Charles Ricky Culp July 16, 1955 August 1, 2020 Ricky passed away Saturday August 1, 2020 at UAB Hospital with his wife by his side. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years Judy Neese Culp, his beloved daughter Beth Culp Elliott and his cherished granddaughter Dana Adora Neese Elliott. His favorite Uncle Levi...

Jul 30, 2020

Ross L Vandenberg,Sr passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Better known as Van, he was a veteran of the Korean War who served in the Army and the Coast Guard. He is survived by his 3 sons, 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Janet, who passed away in 2016. Graaveside...

Jul 30, 2020

William Lambeth of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Jul 30, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jul 28, 2020

Joan Castro Toomey, born Nov 8, 1932, in Galveston, TX, passed away at her home in Mobile on Tuesday, July 28. A long-time resident of Mobile, she attended Bishop Toolen High School and Springhill College. Joan was predeceased in death by her parents, Capt Joseph M Castro and Lucy Castro, her husband of 62 years William S Toomey, and...

Jul 28, 2020

Kenneth Richard “Rick” Elliott, age 60, passed away suddenly on July 28th, 2020. Rick was born in Miami, Florida on May 18, 1960. He was a talented football player in his youth. He received a football scholarship to University of South Carolina. He met the love of his life, Wanda Shirley while attending college. After dating, thirty-seven years of...

Jul 28, 2020

Dallas Lambeth of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Jul 28, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.