Obituaries

Jul 12, 2025

Henry Leo "Diddy" Burgess, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at the William F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette, Alabama. He was 104 years old.

Henry was born on May 21, 1921, and lived a remarkable life marked by quiet strength, dedication, and deep love for his family.

He proudly...

Jul 11, 2025

Deloris Sereda Hughes Daffin Hunt was born on January 31, 1938, to the late Willie and Hazel Hughes. A devoted sister, aunt, wife,grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was called home to rest on July 11, 2025, at the age of 87.

Deloris was a proud alumna of Central High School (Class of 1956) and Alabama State University (Class of 1964). After...

Jul 11, 2025

Toan V. Le, passed away in the comfort of his home on July 11, 2025, at the age of 83.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Men Nguyen; children, Dung T. Le, Mai Nguyen, Hung Le, Cuong Le, Phong Le, Truong Le; sibling, Nguyen Thi Le; numerous grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held...

Jul 11, 2025

Thomas Franklin (Frank) Sykes, 84, of Point Clear, Alabama, entered his heavenly home July 11, 2025 after fighting a lengthy and valiant battle with Parkinson's Disease. His life of integrity, love of others, devotion to family and Godly principles will be remembered as one that brought joy and happiness to others as he faithfully walked the path that God created...

Jul 9, 2025

Retha Smith Myers, age 93, resident of Mobile, Alabama was born on November 28, 1931 in Bay Minette, Alabama and passed on July 9, 2025. Retha loved listening to Southern Gospel Music, spending time with family, and she was an active member of the Parkway Senior Center.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Willie B. Myers, Sr.;...

Jul 8, 2025

In Loving memory, we regretfully announce the passing of our beloved mother, Patsy R. (McCardle) Reinhart on July 8th, 2025. Patsy was surrounded by her children and passed away peacefully. Patsy was a loving and dedicated mother to a family of 6. Patsy was brought into this world by her loving parents, Cleston and Myrtle McCardle on January 9th, 1938 in Hattiesburg,...

Jul 8, 2025

Gloria Jean Breckenridge, age 78, passed away in Mobile, AL on July 8, 2025. She was born November 25, 1946 to her parents, Clarence and Mary Sessions. Mrs. Breckenridge was a very active member of the Church of Christ throughout her life. She was also a passionate member of the South Alabama Cage Bird Society and loved rescuing large birds....

Jul 5, 2025

Elizabeth Fearn, beloved wife, sister, and mother to three children, age 78 of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 5th, 2025 after a brief illness. Elizabeth was born in Mobile, Alabama on October 23, 1946 to Vernon Lyle Burns and Desma Burns (Johnson). Liz lived in Mobile and Robertsdale Alabama. She attended Cosmetology school and worked for many years...

Jul 4, 2025

Millicent "Millie" White Hennis, age 82, of Saraland, Alabama passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025, in her home surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Mobile on October 29,1942, Millie was the youngest child to John Wilson White and Burnette McCorquodale White. She lived her entire life in Alabama.

Millie was preceded in death by her parents...

Jul 4, 2025

Jul 3, 2025

Angela Shipman Campbell, 64, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on July 3rd, 2025. Born on January 12, 1961, she was the daughter of Robert and Jean Shipman.

She is survived by her husband, Steve Campbell, her children, Meghan (Michael) Vanosdol and Rachel (Joseph) Beatty, and her grandchildren Mason and Blake Vanosdol. She is also survived by her sister,...

Jul 2, 2025

Floyd Ray Hall Jr., son of Floyd Ray Hall Sr. and Reba Jean Shows Hall, was born on November 12, 1946, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Bonita "Bonnie" Kay Bell Hall; son, Floyd Ray Hall, III (Kristi Ready Hall); daughter, Amanda...

Jul 1, 2025

Sharon Jeanelle Swartz Watts , age 76, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, made her eternal journey from this life at a local health care facility in Mobile, Alabama, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. She was born on October 23, 1948, to her parents: Jean Nicholas Swartz and Fannie C. Gill Swartz, who preceded her in death.Sharon resided in Mobile most...

Jul 1, 2025

Mavis Virginia "Ginny" Chase, age 91, passed away in Mobile, AL on July 1, 2025. She was born and raised in Ruleville, MS to Stephen and Ollie Mae Wheeler. She had many fond memories of growing up there and spending time playing with family, especially her aunts and uncles. She had a great love for her dogs, arts and crafts...

Jun 29, 2025

Norma Jean Green, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on June 29, 2025, at the age of 88.

Born in Masontown, West Virginia, Norma was a gifted storyteller who delighted her loved ones with tales of her childhood. She often spoke fondly of having running fresh water from a mountain spring, cautious walks through...

Jun 28, 2025

Media Lanell (Nell) McConnell, a devoted Christian and beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at the age of 89. She was born on August 10, 1935, and lived her life rooted in faith and love, In Grand Bay, Alabama.

Lanell's life was marked by unwavering devotion to her family and to the Lord. She was a steady...

Jun 28, 2025

Shannon Feagin Garretson, a Valentine's baby, was born on February 14, 1976, at Mobile Infirmary Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. Shannon, affectionately known as "Shannie", lived in Theodore, Alabama until she moved to Grantville, Georgia. Shannon passed away at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Shannon loved others with her whole heart and will be dearly missed...

Jun 27, 2025

Chuck Boswell passed away on June 27, 2025, after a brief two month battle with pancreatic cancer. Chuck was born in Greenville, Alabama, and was the youngest son of William Hix Boswell and Millie Burgan Boswell.

Chuck Boswell was a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama, and a proud 1975 graduate of Baker High School. An avid Alabama football fan, Chuck cherished...

Jun 24, 2025

Estelle A Martin

Sept 13,1941 - June 24,2025



Estelle Martin, age 83, lifelong resident of Mobile, Al,was born on Sep13th,1941 and passed away peacefully, at home on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025. Estelle was retired from the American Red Cross.

Estelle was preceded in death by her mother; Estelle A. Austin, her father Wilmer H. Austin, brother, Wilmer H. Austin...

Jun 23, 2025

Barbara Roper Spencer, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at the age of 82.

Barbara was preceded in death by her firstborn, Dwight Bosarge; her parents, Mike and Margie Roper; her sister, Margaret Dixon; her brothers, Phillip and Junior Roper; and her great-grandson, Theodore Wright.

She is survived by her husband, David...