Obituaries

Lela Kern

Feb 20, 2025

Mrs. Lela Mae Kern, age 86, a native and lifelong resident of Irvington , AL passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.

Lela enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking, gardening and loved Alabama Football.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Barton O. Kern, Sr., parents, John and Olivia Waller, 4 sisters, Mary Nichols, Betty...

Joe Aldrich

Feb 18, 2025

On February 18, 2025, Joe LeRoy Aldrich, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. He was born on July 3, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Mary Jones and Joseph Aldrich. Joe was a 1954 graduate of Murphy High School. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1954 until he was honorably discharged with...

Mary Ridgeway

Feb 18, 2025

Mary "Gran" Ridgeway, lovingly known as Mrs. Mary, age 96, passed peacefully from her home on Dauphin Island into the arms of Jesus on February 18, 2025.

Born Mary Lou Sykes on February 25, 1928, in Holopaw, Florida; she was the daughter of John M. Sykes and Elvira Rigney Sykes. She grew up in a large family alongside...

Richard McDonald

Feb 16, 2025

Richard Larry McDonald, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away at the age of 84 February 16,2025.

He is survived by his step daughter Connie Lewis McCaskill (Ron); step son Mark Lewis (Susan); daughter Tara McDonald Hinton (David); son Ricky McDonald (Ashley); many grand children and great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife Iva Fay McDonald;...

William Howell

Feb 16, 2025

William Alvin Howell, age 91, passed away February 16, 2025 in Mobile, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife (Marjorie Howell), sister (Shannon Thomaston), and parents (William C. and Gertrude Howell).

He is survived by his children, Roger (Pattie) Howell, Rita Fox, and Sheila Herring; grandchildren, Jason (Rachel) Howell, Jarrod (Carolyn) Howell, Alex (Kassie) Herring, Leah Fox,...

Robert Kominek

Feb 15, 2025

Robert Leonard Kominek, affectionately known as "Dr. K" to his patients and staff, and as "Bob" to his friends and family, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025. Bob was born on August 5, 1929, to Jerry and Stella Kominek in Axis, AL. His parents were first-generation immigrants from what is now the Czech Republic....

Mary Kenny

Feb 15, 2025

"I see the moon, and the moon sees me,

God bless the moon, and God bless me.

God bless the stars that shine on me.

God bless the ones I love."

Mary softly sang these words to her children each night-a gentle reminder of her love and presence that will forever echo in their hearts. At the crack of dawn,...

Darlene Everett

Feb 15, 2025

Darlene Kay Everett, a resident of Mobile, AL passed away at the age of 81 February 15,2025.

She is survived by her loving husband of almost 64 years Gene Everett of Mobile; sons Reid (Jennifer) and Ira (Sarah); two grandchildren Brittani Everett, Janssen Everett (Haley); three great-grandchildren Piper and Prudence (Janssen/Haley), Grey Everett (Brittani).

Darlene was part of the Murphy...

Bonnie Potts

Feb 14, 2025

Bonnie Ruth Potts, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away February 14,2025 at the age of 89.

Bonnie is survived by her son Richard Daren Ritter (Jenny); daughter Sharon Hurst (Jim) ; niece Karla McInnis; 9 grand children; and 11 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Earl and Velma McInnis; sister Audrey Long; brother Larry...

Murray Davidson, Sr.

Feb 13, 2025

Murray Harold Davidson, Sr, 82, of Semmes, Alabama passed away on February 13, 2025.

Murray, who was affectionately known as "Fuzz", was born on June 16, 1942 in Reform, Alabama to Jeremiah Davidson and Clara Beard.

With no more than a 9th grade education, Murray was a successful entrepreneur and business man much like his father before him. He spent his career...

Freddie Coxwell

Feb 11, 2025

Freddie Eugene Coxwell passed peacefully on February 11th, 2025. Freddie lived a full and happy life alongside his wife of 25 years, Carolyn Coxwell. Freddie enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, whether it was on the water fishing or watching an Alabama football game. Freddie was in the Army and then was a car salesman for most of...

Morris Tillman

Feb 10, 2025

Morris J. Tillman, age 82, passed away on February 10, 2025 in Mobile, AL. 

Mr. Tillman was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force where he served his country honorably. He had a long career in maintenance and in his off time, loved playing golf, watching Alabama football, and spending time with his family. 

He was preceded in death by...

Garry Dewrell

Feb 10, 2025

Garry Edward Dewrell, age 78, passed away in the comfort of his home on February 10, 2025.

Mr. Dewrell retired as Captain from the Mobile Fire Department after 26 years of service and worked building homes in the Mobile area for over 45 years. Mr. Dewrell knew the Lord and was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Tillmans Corner....

Richard Collum Sr

Feb 9, 2025

Richard Blake Collum Sr., a resident of Theodore, AL passed away February 9,2025 at the age of 64.

He is survived by his mother Joline Harris; son Richard Blake Collum Jr.; daughter Tiffany Collum; sisters Marianne Dickson, Carolyn Collins, and Barbara Jerningan.

Richard graduated from Lymand Ward Military Academy in 1978. He was a a truck driver and Alabama football...

Stanley Emanuel, Sr.

Feb 8, 2025

Stanley Brian Emanuel, a resident of Dauphin Island, Alabama, was suddenly called home to the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the age of 68.

Stanley was born in Mobile, Alabama on February 21, 1956, to the late Comer and Essie Vee Emanual. He graduated from W. P. Davidson High School in 1974, and then went to the University...

William James, Jr.

Feb 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of William H. "Bill" James

William H. "Bill" James, an 82-year-old lifelong resident of Mobile, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Bill dedicated 30 years of his life to Bellsouth Telecommunications and later continued his career as a contractor for AT&T. He cherished spending time with family and friends...

Joan Lovett

Feb 8, 2025

Joan Cobb Lovett, age 96, born December 4, 1928, passed peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama. A resident of Mobile and member of Azalea Baptist Church, Mrs. Lovett was known for her love of beagles, hot air balloons, music, sports, reading, and her generous philanthropy. She has been reunited with her parents, Reuben F. Cobb and Belle S....

Inger Sanderford

Feb 6, 2025

Mrs. Inger Pauline “Williams-Sanderford”, age 87, passed away in Mobile, AL on February 6, 2025. 

 Mrs. Sanderford had a fulfilling career as a Unit Secretary of Mobile Infirmary Hospital for 24 years. She was an adoring fan of the movie, Gone with The Wind and loved collecting special pieces of memorabilia from the film. She had a talent for drawing, decorating,...

Elizabeth Storer

Feb 5, 2025

Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Storer, age 80, resident of Mobile, Alabama, was born May 15th, 1944, and passed on February 5th, 2025, due to cancer. Libby was a devoted homemaker for her family. She loved her flowers, and her husband made sure she had plenty to love around their yard. Her most important achievement in life was knowing the lord and...

Betty Jean Downey

Feb 5, 2025

Betty Jean Downey was born December 7, 1936 in Dandridge, TN and passed away February 5, 2025 at her residence in Eight Mile, Alabama. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. The family will host the visitation for friends from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. The funeral service...