All Obituaries

Marlene Anderson Hickey went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 21, 1932, to Alfred and Ida Mae Anderson. She was a long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama, and lived the last seven years in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a child of God, and a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Hickey; and one sister, Norma...

Aug. 24, 1927-Sept. 17, 2019 Genelle Maxine Cook Pierce, a native of McComb, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at the age of 92. She and her husband, Earl, were charter members of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and operated a flea market for a number of years. Genelle owned and operated the Looking Glass Beauty Shop in Crichton, AL; played the piano for her church; enjoyed making and collecting dolls; and spending quality time with her family and...

Jan. 8, 1950-Sept. 15, 2019 Sandra Pope Atkins, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the age of 69, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Jane Erin Atkins; her sister, Betty Dorgan and her father, Sanders Pope. Sandra was born January 8, 1950 to Sanders & Linda Short Pope in Jasper, AL. She married the love of her life, Jerome Atkins, in April 1972 and together they raised a family. Sandra was a long time...

On Saturday, September 14,2019, Elmer Kent Horst, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 82. Kent, as he was known to all, was born on July 31, 1937 in Lebanon, PA to Amy Brandt Horst and Elmer Roy Horst. The youngest of five boys, he was nicknamed, “Soc”, after the philosopher Socrates, for his penchant for deep thinking. At the age of 18, he came to Alabama when he joined the Air Force and was stationed at Brookley Field. Here he met his wife of...

SHIRLEY SIMMS BREEDLOVE KERN OCTOBER 21, 1932-SEPTEMBER 14, 2019 Shirley, a native and resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully in her home at age 86 on September 14, 2019.   She was born to the late Alice Goodwin Simms and Lawrence A. Simms in Mobile, AL on October 21, 1932.   Widowed at 28, Shirley raised her three children wisely and well, encouraging them to develop their gifts and providing for their college education.  She modeled honesty, integrity and...

FERGUSON Elouise Lewis Ferguson, age 97 and a native and lifelong resident of Mobile County, AL, residing in Chickasaw, died on Thursday, September 12, 2019. She is survived by her son, Bobby Dearmond and her daughter, Donna McNeeley; three grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday September 17, 2019 at 2 pm. Visitation will start at 1 pm. Burial will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be...

Cynthia Yvonne Venable 1957-2019 A native of Picayune, MS and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 61. Mrs. Venable was a devoted mother and grandmother who had a charitable heart and was loved by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Yvonne Knight. She is survived by her children, Scott (Angela) Venable and Brandi (Robin) Crawford; siblings, Nina (Michael) Barron, George “Eddie” Knight and Henry “Bunk”...

HUNT Randal William Hunt, was born on July 8, 1958 and passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Jeanette Hunt. He worked as Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition at USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Teresa Hudson Hunt and their son, Shawn Randal Hunt; his mother in law, Helen Hudson; and other family members and friends. A wake will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019 from 10-12...

Rebecca Potts, age 66, of Theodore, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at her home. Rebecca was born to the late John Ferris Harden and Lillie Mae Kitchens Sanders. She graduated from Vigor High School in 1970. Rebecca was a faithful and dedicated wife and stay at home mom. She was a lifelong learner, enjoying arts and crafts, painting, and was an avid reader. She was a friend to all and will be dearly missed by family and friends. In addition to her father and mother, Rebecca...

Sept. 25, 1930-Sept. 9, 2019 Dorothy Taylor Coker, age 88, a native of Jackson, AL and a resident of Semmes, AL, passed away at home on September 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Arthur and Ruby Pearl Brown Taylor; her brother, Ralph Taylor; her sister, Jewel Miller; her daughter, Dorothy Elaine Fillingim, and her husband of 63 years, James William Coker. She is survived by one son, James Allen (Judy) Coker, Sr. of Mobile, two daughters, Reneé (Mack) McInnis...