All Obituaries

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, Wanda Garner and Debbie (Denny) Lollar; six grandchildren, Michael Garner, Tami (Michael) Roberts, Paul (Charis) Lollar, Justin(Liz) Henley, Zach (Brooke) Henley...

Sammy Padgett of Moss Point, Mississippi passed away on Aug 8, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

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 death by her parents, Palmer Elmore McInnis and Clara Myrtle Jordan McInnis; two brothers, Palmer Ray McInnis and Paul Samuel McInnis; and her husbands, Karl...

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 cherish his memories his devoted and loving wife of 29 years, Tina Willis; two daughters, Amanda (James) Johns and Amberly Willis; two grandchildren, Tyler Wayne and Jackson Luke; his father,...

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 preceded in death by his parents, Murray Creel and Mattie Marie Britton Creel. His survivors include his wife, Dauty Ann Cooper Creel; three children, Shannon...

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 Stewart; daughter, Ashley (Brian Volann) Beverly; step daughter, Jessica (Sean) Rabbeitt; step granddaughter, Regan Glass; 2 nephews and wives; 2 great...

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 life and, above all, loved spending quality time with his children, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Curtis L....

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, Stephen “Stevie” Fikes (Liz Weed), his sister, Florette Fikes Reaves (W.T.) and his brother, US Army Air Corp Sgt. J. Talmadge Fikes, who was shot down...

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 Evans and other relatives. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 2pm in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be offered at...

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 late Adeline Clark Davis and Gifford Hanson Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Silas Bragg Bishop a World War II Veteran, her son Floyd...