Obituaries

Eleanor Odessa McLaughlin

Eleanor Odessa McLaughlin

Jul 30, 2026

Eleanor O. McLaughlin born March 27, 1933 passed away at home at the age of 93 on Thursday, July 30, 2026. A native of Mobile, AL. and a longtime member of Tillmans Corner Baptist Church.A beautiful loving mother, grandmother, and friend, she is survived by her 5 children. Lakey Fitzgerald (Martha) Malcolm, AL., Cheryl Hall, Theodore, AL., Michael Fitzgerald, Theodore,...

Carolyn Madden Ezelle

Carolyn Madden Ezelle

Jul 30, 2026

Carolyn Madden Ezelle was born on August 13, 1940 in Lumberton, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ena Madden and her siblings James Madden, Johnnie Rose Walker, Donnie Madden, Joyce Brigham, Coyce Brown, Janelle Collom, and Mildred Thompson.

Carolyn married Phillip Leland Ezelle on September 17, 1971 at 3:10 p.m. in Pascagoula, MS. They would...

Geraldine Dewrell Copeland

Geraldine Dewrell Copeland

Jul 30, 2026

Geraldine Copeland long time resident of Mobile,Al passed away July 30, 2026 at home. She is survived by two sons,Paul Gilbert Copeland,Mobile,AL and Russell Jeffery Copeland,Theodore,AL.and grandchildren,great grandchildren,nieces,nephews,and many other relatives. Visitation will be held Wednesday August 5, 2026,from 9-10 am and Funeral service will be held in chapel at 10am at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

Joseph Warren Mathews

Joseph Warren Mathews

Jul 30, 2026

Joseph Warren Mathews, age 92, resident of Mobile, AL, was born on July 1st, 1934 in Allen, AL and passed on July 30, 2026. He was a 1951 graduate of Murphy High School and received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama in 1959. He served in the Engineer Corp of the U.S. Army from 1953 -...

Jackie "Jack" Allen Glidewell

Jackie "Jack" Allen Glidewell

Jul 30, 2026

Jackie Allen "Jack" Glidewell, age 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 30, 2026. While his family mourns his passing, they rejoice in the assurance that he is now healed, at peace, and in the presence of the Lord he faithfully served.

Jack was born on January 15, 1947, to Allen and Alleen Glidewell....

Michael Wayne Dawson

Michael Wayne Dawson

Jul 31, 2026

Michael Wayne Dawson Sr., age 82, residence of Mobile, AL, was born on March13th, 1944, and passed on July 31st, 2026. Mike was an army brat and lived in many places. Mike joined the army national guard after high school. He was a hard worker, and an avid Alabama football fan (Roll Tide).

Mike was preceded in death by; his...

Sheron Delena Zimmer

Sheron Delena Zimmer

Jul 30, 2026

Sheron Delena Zimmer, age 77, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones on July 30th, 2026. She was born on March 1st, 1949, in Nashville, TN. She was married to the love of her life, Kyle Zimmer, for 48 years, and they have been residents of Mobile, AL for most of their marriage....

Voncile Taylor Boutwell

Voncile Taylor Boutwell

Jul 28, 2026

Voncile "Vonette" Boutwell, 67, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on February 1, 1959, in Nashville, Tennessee, Vonette was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, niece, aunt, and friend. She found joy in life's simple pleasures and loved spending time with the people she cherished most.

In her younger...

Velma Loyce Kalter

Velma Loyce Kalter

Jul 24, 2026

Velma Loyce Kalter, 89, of Mobile.Alabama passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. Born on May 2, 1937 in Richton, Mississippi to Enoch Edward and Myra Idiom Walley, she graduated Richton High School and Jones County Junior College. After college, she moved to Mobile and worked as an executive assistant at Turner Supply Company. She left the work force to raise...

Barbara Ann Weatherly

Barbara Ann Weatherly

Jul 23, 2026

Barbara Ann Hodge Weatherly, age 82, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on July 22, 2026. She was born on March 9, 1944, in Kosciusko, Mississippi, to George Porter Hodge and Lillian Hodge, the youngest of thirteen children.

On April 13, 1960, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, she married the love of her life. As the devoted wife of a...

Gregory Elijah McLaney

Gregory Elijah McLaney

Jul 21, 2026

Gregory Eljah McLaney, age 63, passed away in Mobile, AL on July 21, 2026. He was born the youngest of 8 children to Folsome and Allie McLaney on February 6, 1963. Known fondly as "Coffee Cup" to those closest to him, for never being caught without one in his hands. He enjoyed the simple things in life such as watching...

John Lester Arrington

John Lester Arrington

Jul 20, 2026

"John L. "Bo" Arrington 2/25/1938 -7/20/2026 passed away peacefully at his home in Mobile.

Bo was a Graduate of Murphy HS. He retired after a long career with Sheet Metal Worker's Local 441. He was also a Vintage motorcycle enthusiast in addition to enjoying the game of playing pool.

He is preceded in his death by his parents Ernest and...

Robert Alan Davis

Robert Alan Davis

Jul 19, 2026

Robert Alan Davis (“Robby”), 67, of Mobile passed away peacefully on July 19th, 2026. Robby was born in Mobile on September 19th, 1958, to James Robert Davis and Mary Ann Goodloe Davis.

Robby was known for his quiet, gentle demeanor and his love for God and family. He was employed with Mobile County Water, Sewer and Fire Protection Authority for 37...

Laura Nell Rich Brannon

Laura Nell Rich Brannon

Jul 19, 2026

Laura Nell Rich Brannon, age 84, passed away on July 19, 2026, peacefully surrounded by family. She was born on March 4, 1942, in Columbus, Georgia, to George and Annie Rich. She graduated from Jordan High School and attended Columbus Community College. She worked at Prudential Insurance Company her entire professional career until her children were born, at which time...

Reyna Oliva Diaz-Alonso

Reyna Oliva Diaz-Alonso

Jul 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of Reyna Oliva Diaz Alonso

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Reyna Oliva Diaz Alonso, who peacefully departed this life on July 18, 2026, at the age of 68.

Born on June 3, 1958, in Cienfuegos, Cuba, Reyna carried with her throughout her life a deep love for her family, a resilient spirit, and...

Mary Charlotte Wyatt

Mary Charlotte Wyatt

Jul 18, 2026

Mary Charlotte Knowles Head Wyatt ("Charlotte"), 88, of Mobile, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026.

Charlotte was born in Dothan, Alabama, and was raised in Ozark, Alabama. She attended Troy University before marrying Frank Curenton Head, Sr. As the wife of an Air Force serviceman, she embraced the opportunities and challenges of military life, making homes in several places...

Ian Luke Jones

Ian Luke Jones

Jul 16, 2026

Ian Luke Jones passed away at home on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Dixie Jones and Joanne Myers, and his great-grandparents, Harry and Betty McDavid. He is survived by his parents, Jimmy and Libby Jones, his brother Jonathan Jones (Rebecca Doss), and Ian's love, Jordan Marx, as well as many aunts,...

Linda Palmer Fuller

Linda Palmer Fuller

Jul 15, 2026

In Loving Memory of Linda Palmer Fuller.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Linda P. Fuller, who departed this life on July 15, 2026 at the age of 79. Linda will be remembered for her kindness, strength, compassion, and the love she shared with her family and friends. She touched the lives of many through...

Betty Jean Cumbie

Betty Jean Cumbie

Jul 14, 2026

Betty Jean Cumbie

March 15, 1934 - July 14, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Betty Jean Cumbie, who entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2026, at the age of 92.

Born on March 15, 1934, in Attala County, Mississippi, Betty lived a life marked by kindness, grace, and an unwavering...

Tommy Arnold Burke

Tommy Arnold Burke

Jul 13, 2026

Tommy Arnold Burke passed away at his home on July 13, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Evelyn Marie Burke; his father, Shirley Burke; his mother, Rosa Strothers; his mother-in-law, Velma Lee Kendrick Miller; his brothers, Bill and Bob; and his sister-in-law, Tammy Albritton.

Tommy was a proud member of Boilermakers Local 112,...