Obituaries

Glenn Kossow

Glenn Kossow

Apr 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts, that the Kossow family would like to announce the unexpected passing of their incredibly loving "Papa," father, and husband: Glenn David Kossow, of Mobile, AL. Typical of his hard-working, reliable, and quietly caring, compassionate nature, Glenn only departed from us after he'd stoically seen his loving wife of 50 years, Joan, through her successful hip...

Irvin Pierce

Irvin Pierce

May 2, 2025

Irvin Adam Pierce, 77, a native of Cut Off, Louisiana, and resident of Mobile, Alabama, died peacefully at 6:37 a.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Delorria Pierce; his daughter, Angelina Pohl (Steven); two sisters, Diana Lee (Louis) and Debra Cheramie (Wilton "Tony"); and two granddaughters who meant the world to him:...

Donald Campbell

Donald Campbell

May 2, 2025

The Reverend Donald Marion Campbell, 92, a resident of the Dawes Community of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on May 2, 2025. Born on January 2, 1933, he was the son of James Robert and Annie Youngblood Campbell, the brother of Jim and Richard Campbell and Laura Birdsong who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his two sons, Steve (Angela)...

Laurie Ann Lowther

Laurie Ann Lowther

May 2, 2025

Laurie Lowther, age 59, resident of Mobile, AL passed away Friday May 2, 2025, at a local hospital. She was born on September 6, 1965. Laurie was a graduate of Theodore High School.

Laurie is preceded in death by her father, Richard, her mother, Sandra, and her brother, James Richard Lowther, Jr. (Ricky).

She is remembered by her brothers, Robbie...

Bernard Harrison, Sr.

Bernard Harrison, Sr.

May 2, 2025

Bernard "Cotton" Harrison, Sr., age 90, passed away in Mobile, Alabama on May 2, 2025.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Rose Harrison, and his son, Ronald (Erlinda) Harrison, 7 grandchildren, 3 great- grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Services will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with visitation from...

Lucrecia Espinosa

Lucrecia Espinosa

May 1, 2025

Lucrecia Leonor Espinosa, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Mobile, AL. Born July 1, 1938, in Havana, Cuba, Lucrecia lived a long and meaningful life centered around her family, her heritage, and her unwavering strength.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carlos Espinosa, and her parents Jose Benitez and Zoila Diaz Benitez.

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Charles Turo

Charles Turo

Apr 30, 2025

Charles "Ronnie" "Ron" Rhinal Turo , beloved husband, father, pawpaw, and friend, peacefully passed away on April 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Mobile, Alabama on December 29, 1958. Ronnie loved coaching baseball, Alabama football, bowling, being on the water, racing, horses, dogs, and conversating.

Ronnie dedicated his life to being the best husband, father, and pawpaw that...

Alvis Cline

Alvis Cline

Apr 29, 2025

Alvis Edward Cline, age 93, resident of Mobile, was born on August 26th, 1931 , in Ethel, West Virginia, and passed on April 29th, 2025. Alvis served in the U.S. Army. Upon completion he went to Chicago using his G.I. bill to become a mechanical engineer. This is where he met the love of his life, Barbara. After retiring, he...

Troy L Caton

Troy L Caton

Apr 28, 2025

Troy L. Caton, 91, a long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama died Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born in Yarbo, Alabama.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bernadean S. Caton; his children and their spouses: Emily (Thomas), Jan (Mark), and Doug (Melissa); 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Troy was preceded in death by his parents: Lloyd B. Caton...

Caroline Gentry

Caroline Gentry

Apr 27, 2025

Caroline Day Gentry, born September 1, 1957, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born in Fairfield, Alabama, and was a graduate of Theodore High School. After more than 30 years in Mobile, she relocated to Texas with her loving daughter and grandson, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies...

Herbert Farrel Ryan

Herbert Farrel Ryan

Apr 27, 2025

Herbert Farrel Ryan, born on October 2, 1943, in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, entered eternal rest on April 27, 2025, at the age of 81. A parishioner of Little Flower Catholic Church, Mr. Ryan was an active member of the church choir where his voice and faith enriched the congregation. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Leroy...

Darrel L. Taylor

Darrel L. Taylor

Apr 24, 2025

Darrel L. Taylor, age 72, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and accomplished television producer, passed away peacefully at his home in Pace, Florida, on April 24, 2025.

Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Darrel developed a deep connection to his community and an early passion for storytelling. He was the son of the late Harold and Callie (Musgrove) Taylor of...

Jeffery Shaw

Jeffery Shaw

Apr 23, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce Jeffery Stephen Shaw, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, and a beacon of light in all who knew him, passed from this world on April 23, 2025, in Coden, Alabama, tragically taken from his family by the bad decisions of a reckless driver. He was born on August 2, 1984, in...

Mary Ann Johnson

Mary Ann Johnson

Apr 23, 2025

Mary "Ann" (Hill) Johnson, of Mobile, AL passed away at her residence on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 with her family by her side. She was 80 years old.

Ann worked many years as an upholsterer/seamstress for Ken's Upholstery and Trimmer Smith. Ann attended Theodore High School. Ann's passions was going to yard sales, flea markets and raising all of her...

Helen Jones

Helen Jones

Apr 23, 2025

It is with much sadness we announce the passing of our mother Helen Jones on Wednesday, April 23. Mom had been in assisted living for almost 2 years until she developed fluid in her lungs and was hospitalized. Upon leaving the hospital Helen spent about two weeks in hospice care at the home of her daughter Debbie Johnson.

Born in 1932...

Pauline Langham

Pauline Langham

Apr 21, 2025

Pauline C Langham - Age 88, born in Frisco City and long time residence of Mobile and Baldwin counties, died Monday April 21, 2025 at The Retreat at Saads Hospice.

She was preceded in death by her husband B. Harvey Langham Sr, mother Rachel C Hayes, father Cecil B Cobb, sisters Louise Barnett, Merlene Pierce, brother Leon Cobb and...

Gregory Vick

Gregory Vick

Apr 21, 2025

Gregory Lamar Vick, 57, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on April 21, 2025. Born on March 23, 1968, in Thomasville, Georgia, Greg was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Greg is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Karen Vick, who will continue to carry his memory in her heart. He was a proud father of Hayden...

Dwight Anderson

Dwight Anderson

Apr 20, 2025

Dwight Carl Anderson Sr., a joy to all, was born on November 3, 1960, to the late Sidney Anderson and Agnes Hudson-Anderson. 

Known by some as “DUTT,” he embraced his role as a husband and father with unwavering love and commitment. Dwight was a caring, loving, honorable, and family-oriented individual. Above all things, providing for and loving on his wife and...

JoAnne Cochran

JoAnne Cochran

Apr 19, 2025

JoAnne Jenkins Cochran, 94, Mobile, AL passed away on April 20, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Roy O. Cochran. She is survived by her daughter Nita (Jimmie, deceased) Deaton, four grandsons Thomas (Mary) Grissom, Timothy Grissom, Jason (Jennifer) Deaton, Jeremy (Alene) Deaton and many great-grandchildren

Funeral services will be held on Friday, April...