All Obituaries

Beatrice Louise Hafford, an 86-year-old native of New Hampshire, and long-term resident of Mobile for 38 years passed away in her home on Thursday, May 12, 2022. She enjoyed twenty-nine years as a Military wife and was a loving mother of four daughters. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Hafford. She is survived by her sister Patricia Bernier. She is survived by her daughters Donna Bragg (Robert), Lauren Henderson (Jack), Karen Allen (Richard), and...

BRENDA MERRITT CLAYTON APRIL 5, 1950 - MAY 9, 2022 Upon meeting St. Peter and stepping through those Pearly Gates, Brenda Merritt Clayton celebrated her Victory on Monday evening, May 9, 2022, surrounded by her most beloved. She now walks the streets of gold and is sitting with the Father and His Son. She, for now, must part from her loving husband of nearly 30 years, Gerald Clayton. With her wings spread wide, she watches from Heaven, her three daughters: Ashley Sims Tanner (Ray),...

Ronny K. Lowrey, 85, a resident of Semmes, AL passed away, peacefully, on May 8th, 2022. Mr. Lowrey was veteran of the United States Air Force and retired in 1975 after having obtained the rank of Tech Sargent. Mr. Lowrey was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Lowrey to whom he had been married for 52 years. Mr. Lowrey was born in Geraldine, AL on March 7, 1937. He is survived by step-daughters, Sandra Van Hook (Bill) of Mobile, AL and Linda Wheat of Sacramento, CA. He is also survived by...

Aaron Brooks Connell, 29 years old of Theodore, Alabama went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7th, 2022. He was born in Mobile, Alabama to Timmy and Teresa Connell. He was a graduate of Theodore High School and worked as a heavy equipment operator with his Dad at Gulf Hauling and Construction Inc. His favorite thing to do was spending time with his daughter Anna Marie and his two dogs. He loved to watch and argue over Alabama football with his brother Brandon. His favorite hobbies was...

Mobile-- William Dee (Willie) Paul, age 71, of Mobile, Alabama, died unexpectedly May 6, 2022. A visitation will be held in Mobile on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 13, 2022, at 12 p.m. in the Chapel of the funeral home with internment following in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Willie is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Dee Paul and Lillian Louise Paul of Mobile. He is survived by his two...

Alma Carolyn Overstreet, age 79, passed away in Mobile, AL on May 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Overstreet, Sr.; her parents, Leslie Collins, Sr., and Alma Collins; her brother, Leslie M. Collins, Jr. She is survived by her son, William Overstreet Jr., Visitation will be at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Friday, May 13, 2022 from 1:00 pm until the 2:00 pm funeral. Interment will follow in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Linda Delores Shephard McGehee Williamson passed peacefully into heaven on May 6, 2022. Born on June 12, 1942, she is predeceased by her parents, Warren G. and Dottie H. Shephard, and brother, Ronald Warren Shephard. She is survived by brother John David Shephard (Ginger), husband, Julious Wayne Williamson, four children, Michael David McGehee (Tabatha), Melodie Delores McGehee, Valerie Dawn McGehee Miller (Gary), and Suzanne Leigh Williamson Loper (Darryl), seven grandchildren, Michael...

Ethel Bodiford Metzger, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 4th, 2022. Ethel "B" is survived by William "Bill" J. Metzger, Jr., her loving husband of 31 years; three daughters, Glenda Young Johnson, Sheila Young Greene and Susan Young Sheffield (Tommy); seven grandchildren, Renee, Gary, Jr., Ann Marie, Ashley, Casey, Cameron and Hunter; five beautiful great-grandchildren; Bill's three children, Sharon, Billy and Mark and four grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and...

JOHN ANTHONY VITTOR July 13, 1953 - May 3, 2022 On May 3, 2022 John Vittor went to be with his Lord and Savior after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kathryn Vittor and Frank Vittor, Sr., and sisters Vera Gillis and Anita Burt. He is survived by his sisters Linda Magoffin, Sandy Grant, Frances Lowe, Victoria Jeric, and Virginia Vittor, and brothers Frank Vittor, Jr. and Barry Vittor, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. John was born in San Diego,...

Brantley Hamilton Parsley, Sr., Oct. 15, 1927 - May 3, 2022 Preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Florence, as well as his brother Clarence and sister Norma Watkins. He is survived by his loving wife Bettye Abercrombie Parsley, daughter Linda Parsley Engle (Richard) of Wetumpka, AL - son Brantley H. Parsley Jr., (Bettye R.). Stepdaughters Cinde Pocase, Leslie McMullen (Dan) and Angela Moore (Ken) St. Petersburg, FL. Blessed with Grandchildren Shauna Parsley, Brentley Parsley,...