All Obituaries

Leo Morgan of Eight Mile, Alabama passed away on Feb 17, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mama to her children, Granny to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, “Joan, honey, sweetheart to our Dad her Beloved Husband. These are the names of the one we surrendered to God on February 17th, 2020. Mom was preceded in everlasting life by Dad on November 4, 2019. She leaves behind many hearts that lover dearly; two sons, eight grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. She loved all of us but more importantly, she loves Jesus and his Word. That was in the forefront of...

Dec. 22, 1965-Feb. 16-2020 Joyce Michelle “Shelly” Dowling Sawyer, a native of Fernandina Beach, FL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the age of 54. She was a member of Woodridge Baptist Church and worked as a restaurant manager for Hardee’s and McDonald’s. She enjoyed collecting collectable dolls, walking down a beach and spending quality time with her family and friends. “Life is better when you’re laughing”. Michelle was always laughing...

Dec. 22, 1965-Feb. 16, 2020 Gwen M. Gallegos, 69, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gwinn and Tiny Williams, and her mother-in-law, Estela Connal. She is survived by her loving husband, Juan; brother, Grady (Barbara) Williams; sisters, Sheila (Adrian) Puckett, and Athena Sterling; sister-in-law, Elba and brother-in-law, Tony; numerous nieces; nephews; other relatives and special friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 21,...

Zeila Yeager Morton 1927-2020 A native of Centreville, AL and resident of Eight Mile, AL died on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the age of 92. Mrs. Morton was active in her church life at Havenwood Baptist Church. When she was still active she enjoyed playing golf, fishing, crafts and being a seamstress. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was preceded is death by her husband, Thomas Alexander Morton, Jr; brother, Frank Reynolds (Louise) Yeager; brother in law, William...

Donald "Gene" Ladnier, age 68, of Irvington, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020, at his home. Gene graduated from Alba High School in Bayou La Batre in 1970. He retired from Searcy Hospital after over 20 years of service. Gene loved his dogs and spending time outdoors. He leaves behind his loving wife of 43 years, Donna Ladnier and was preceded in death by his father, Donald J. Ladnier; mother, Martha Jane Ladnier; and brother, Robert "Bobby" Ladnier. Funeral...

Sept. 30, 1940-Feb. 15, 2020 Patricia Ann Eubanks Woods, a resident of Theodore, AL, died Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the age of 79. She was a member of Cypress Shores Baptist Church; was known for her cooking; and enjoyed ceramics, crocheting, sewing and other crafts. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Tolbie Sterling Woods, Jr.; her daughter, Veronica Ann Woods Hatcher; and her parents, Roy Rogers Eubanks and Lucille Juanita Kountz Eubanks. Her survivors include her...

Don Louis Blackmon, age 86, of Wilmer, Alabama, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at Providence Hospital. Don loved the outdoors and spent most of his working years working outside. He had many talents including building things. He even built the home he was living in when he passed away. Don enjoyed fishing and playing with his dogs, but his heart belonged to his family. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with all his heart, and he will be sorely missed by...

Mary “Phyllis” Harris Eddins, born in Luverne, AL on October 20, 1937 and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, entered Heaven’s gates on Thursday, February 13, 2020. A loving mother and friend, Phyllis was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. She was the best dog mom to her beloved Daisy for 13 years. She also enjoyed gardening and sewing. During her free time, she enjoyed taking long walks with friends. Phyllis had a devout faith in Jesus...

Laura Ruth Loyd, age 78, of Theodore, Alabama, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at her home. Laura Ruth worked for 28 years as a substitute teacher at Theodore High School. She was a member of Schillinger Road Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Loyd, Sr. and parents, James Roy and Eva Mae Felts. Survivors include her son, Joel "Frankie" Loyd, Jr. (Cheri); daughter, Susie Powell; grandchildren, Rachael McCarthy (Russell), Adam Loyd,...