Obituaries

Joyce Howard Dickens

Joyce Howard Dickens

Jan 17, 2026

Joyce (Howard) Dickens, age 95, passed away in Theodore, AL on January 17, 2026.

Joyce was a strong and independent lady. She will be best remembered for her unconditional love of children. She opened her home to family and friends alike to mentor and provide a warm and loving atmosphere while the parents worked outside of their homes.

Joyce loved...

Patricia Boudousquie

Patricia Boudousquie

Jan 9, 2026

Patricia Ann Holder Boudousquie went to her heavenly home on January 9, 2026. Pat, as she was called by family and friends, took her last breath while being surrounded by her immediate family, which included her daughter, Linda, her son, Eddie, Jr. and her husband, Eddie Sr. One of Pat's worst fears was for her to die in a nursing...

Donald Carlson

Donald Carlson

Donald Harry Carlson, age 90, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Moline, Illinois, Donald spent his early years cultivating the values that would shape his entire life: curiosity, discipline, humility, and genuine kindness toward others. A gifted athlete and dedicated student, he attended Cornell College, where he played...

James "Jamey" N. Strickland IV

James "Jamey" N. Strickland IV

Jan 11, 2026

James "Jamey" N. Strickland, IV, passed away suddenly in Chickasaw, AL on January 11, 2026, at 60 years of age.

Jamey was a creative spirit with a curious mind and a deep love for history. He built a career in all aspects of videography communicating information through sound and image. In recent years, one of his most meaningful roles was serving...

Thad Montgomery, Jr.

Thad Montgomery, Jr.

Jan 13, 2026

Thad Erwin Montgomery, Jr. from childhood known as "Ted or Teddy, Dad, Pawpaw, Pawpaw M, and Pop', entered into the presence of our Lord, January 13, 2026 after a 7 year battle with health issues that never seemed to stop.

Born on October 5, 1946 to Ethland Archibald Montgomery and Thad Erwin Montgomery, Sr. He was preceded in death by...

William Julius Casey

William Julius Casey

Jan 11, 2026

William Julius Casey , age 82, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his bedside on January 11, 2026. Bill or Billy, as he was affectionately known, was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from Murphy High School in 1961. After he graduated from Murphy, he attended Livingston University on a football scholarship. In 1965,...

Michael Long

Michael Long

Jan 9, 2026

Michael Alan Long was born September 28, 1946 to Wayne and Mary Long in Mobile, Alabama. He went home to our Lord on January 9, 2026 in Robertsdale, Alabama. Mike was 79 years of age.

Mike grew up in Mobile, and had very fond memories of visiting his grandparents and family through out Alabama. Over the years he lived in...

Joseph Peek

Joseph Peek

Jan 8, 2026

Joseph Edmund Peek, 46, passed away in Houston, TX on January 8, 2026.

Joseph was a veteran of the United States Air Guard. He served his country honorably through two deployments and 13 years of dedicated service. Joseph had a fulfilling career as a corporate accountant for 20 years He was a loving family man who was very active with coaching...

Maureen Tillman

Maureen Tillman

Jan 8, 2026

Mareen Tillman, age 81, passed away January 8, 2026, in Mobile, Alabama.

Maureen was a loving and devoted wife of 56 years. Early in her life she taught Ball Room dancing professionally. She and her devoted husband Morris Tillman were known and loved as members of the Crew of Columbus and danced the night away at many Mardis Gras Balls.

She also...

WIlliam Holladay

WIlliam Holladay

Jan 7, 2026

William Manning Holladay Jr., lovingly known by many as "Billy, Doc, PawPaw, and Pop," passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on September 27, 1949, Billy lived a life marked by devotion to family, faith, and hard work.

Billy graduated from B.C. Rain High School and continued his education at Yancey Community College. He proudly...

Michael Kenner Looper "Ken"

Michael Kenner Looper "Ken"

Jan 6, 2026

Michael Kenner Looper, known to all who loved him as Ken, a devoted father, proud grandfather, skilled pilot, and all-around one-of-a-kind man, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 62.



Born on January 30, 1963, Ken lived life with purpose, passion, and just enough stubbornness to keep things interesting. He was a true pilot at heart-most...

Matthew Satchfield

Matthew Satchfield

Jan 4, 2026

Matthew Ronald Satchfield, age 36, passed away in Jefferson LA after a brief and sudden illness, January 4, 2026. He was born to Ronald and Dianne Satchfield in Mobile, AL on September 26, 1989.

Matthew was an accomplished Eagle Scout who enjoyed traveling, living and spending time at the beach, and was a passionate Alabama Football Fan! He will be deeply...

Jodie Lea Bruce McDonald

Jodie Lea Bruce McDonald

Jan 3, 2026

Jodie Lea Bruce McDonaldAugust 21, 1934 - January 3, 2026

Mrs. Jodie Lea McDonald, 91, of Mobile, Alabama, died peacefully, Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the home of her granddaughter in Biloxi, Ms. Mrs. McDonald moved from Branson, MO, where she was a long time resident, to Mobile, Al, in the 1990's. She loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, great...

Samuel Childs Sr.

Samuel Childs Sr.

Jan 3, 2026

Samuel Nelson Childs Sr., lovingly known as Sam, passed away on January 3, 2026, after a year and half battle with brain cancer, leaving behind a legacy of faith, devotion, and steadfast love. Born on July 26, 1956, Sam lived a life centered on God, family, and service to others.

Sam graduated from B.C. Rain High School before continuing his...

Neal Stambaugh

Neal Stambaugh

Jan 1, 2026

Neal M. Stambaugh, age 65, resident of Mobile AL was born on March 5, 1960 and passed on January 1, 2026. Neal was a Jefferson Davis High School graduate of Montgomery, AL.Neal worked for the Scooter Store where he helped disabled people regain their mobility. He was very caring and sympathetic to the needs of handicapped people. Neal loved exotic...

Helen Van Ness

Helen Van Ness

Jan 1, 2026

Helen Marie Van Ness, 95 years, passed away peacefully January 1, 2026, at home in Mobile, Alabama. She was a beloved wife (H. Wayne VanNess, 2019) mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend.

Helen was born November 18, 1930, in Monroe, Michigan, to Daniel and Helen (Socivar) Stoyanovich. Throughout her life, she lived in various places on the East Coast: Connecticut,...

Russel Hester

Russel Hester

Dec 31, 2025

Russel Eugene Hester, 68, of Mobile Alabama, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children on December 31,2025. On this day, he reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 39 years, marking their wedding anniversary together once again. Their love story continues now in heaven.

Russel was a devoted husband,loving father,PopPop and friend. He was known for his love for Jesus...

Karen Connerton

Karen Connerton

Dec 31, 2025

Karen Lee Connerton, age 82, a native of Norwalk, OH and a resident of Andalusia, AL passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert, Sr. & Jean Boyd and brother Robert Boyd, Jr.

Karen is survived by her partner for life Billy Johnson, her children, Shelly Black (Mitchell), Susan Newton, Tom Connerton,...

Vincent Brocato

Vincent Brocato

Dec 29, 2025

Vincent Joseph Brocato, Jr., age 94, died at Providence Hospital on Monday, December 29, 2025, after suffering a heart attack. He was born in 1931, and grew up in Clarksdale, Mississippi. He attended elementary school there, as well as Sacred Heart Academy in Helena, Arkansas, and Morris School in Searcy, Arkansas. His high school and beginning college years were spent...

Kenneth Reed

Kenneth Reed

Dec 28, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Reed, age 62, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on December 28, 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Kenny was born on October 27, 1963 in Mobile, Alabama to Benjamin Franklin and Barbara Lucille Reed. He spent his life working, raising a family, serving others and enjoying the outdoors. He was an avid softball player in his younger years,...