Obituaries

William Vitulli

Oct 13, 2024

Dr. William (Bill) Francis Vitulli, born in Brooklyn New York, July 17, 1936 and a resident of Mobile since 1965, died on October 13th, 2024. He is survived by Betty Jean, his wife of 63 years, three children, Dr. Paige Vitulli, Quinn Vitulli and Sherik Vitulli Butler (Joey), five grandchildren: Brooke Baggett Eubanks (Kelly) of Mobile, AL; Jacy Baggett Hedges...

Donald Graham, Sr.

Oct 12, 2024

Donald Ray Graham Sr. Born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on January 31, 1951, passed away peacefully in Mobile, Alabama on October 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Don was a dedicated police officer for the City of Mobile Police Department for over 20 years. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife, Cathy, were...

Walter Branson

Oct 12, 2024

Walter Franklin Branson, Sr. (Frank) 84, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at home. He was born on January 01, 1940, in Millry, Al, to Barney and Iva Branson. He married Joette Scott on June 28, 1958, in Waynesboro, Ms.



In 1957 Frank moved to Mobile from Millry to start a job as a framer. This began his...

Edward Hackney

Oct 9, 2024

Edward Hackney, age 91, passed away peacefully in Daphne, Alabama, on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024. He was born on March 4th, 1933, in Durham, North Carolina.

He is preceded in death by; his parents, Clarence and Nettie Hackney; brother, George Hackney; sisters, Marie Hackney and Analeen Wilkinson; and his beloved grandson, Kenneth Musgrove. He is also now reunited with his late...

Joseph Harnish

Oct 8, 2024

Joseph Michael Harnish, 64, a long-time resident of Irvington, Alabama died peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at home. He was born on November 21, 1959, to the late Virginia Swinson and Delbert Harnish in Norfolk County, Virginia.

Joe is survived by his daughter Melissa Nicole Harnish Wagner (Bobby), two wonderful grandsons, Kael Jaxen and Kaed Robert. He is also...

Billy Hassell

Oct 7, 2024

Billy O. Hassell, 88, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2024.

Billy was an all-around great person who would help anyone in their time of need. Billy's family always came first in his life. He loved God and had a soft spot in his heart for all animals. He especially cherished his beloved cats, the country, and old cars....

Maxine Daughdrill

Oct 6, 2024

Maxine Hillman Daughdrill passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on October 6, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ike F. Daughdrill, daughter, Marcia D. Burns, parents William L. and Celia Brewer Hillman, six brothers and two sisters. Maxine is survived by her daughters, Francine Davis (Don) of Theodore, AL and Kerri Doss (Michael) of...

Ardith Carlisle

Oct 4, 2024

Ardith Nelma Carlisle, aged 91, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Mobile, AL. Born on February 14, 1933, Ardith spent her formative years in Millry, where she graduated from Millry High School. Ardith dedicated her professional life to the bowling industry, where she worked in various bowling lanes, fostering a community of friends around the sport she also personally...

Sherry Giles

Oct 3, 2024

Sherry Ann Giles, age 70, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on October 3rd, 2024, in Mobile, Alabama.

Sherry was born on August 19th, 1954, in Springfield, Ohio, to Justin Gruen and Lois Charlene Currens. After high school, she attended college where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Sherry met her husband Jim and they worked together...

Johnny Pinckard

Oct 2, 2024

Johnny W. Pinckard, age 86, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2024. Born on June 10, 1938, in Brantley, Alabama, Johnny was a graduate of Brantley High School and a three-letter athlete. He attended Andalusia Business College, majoring in accounting while working part-time with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).

Johnny left college to enlist in...

Esther Crabtree

Oct 1, 2024

Esther Marie Crabtree, Age 90, Born in Daphne, Alabama and she was longtime resident of Crichton Community. Mrs. Crabtree was born January 12, 1934 and passed away to eternal Heaven on October 1, 2024.

As a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama she was a longtime small business owner in Crichton.

Mrs. Crabtree was a devoted daughter, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother...

Dorothy Mae Johnson Hardegree

Sep 30, 2024

Dorothy Mae Johnson Hardegree went to be with our Lord and Saviour on September 30, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister who will be remembered for love of gardening, flowers, painting, cooking, and spending time with her family. 

Mrs. Hardegree was preceded in death by her first husband, James Alvin Johnson and her second husband, Jerry Lamar Hardegree. 

She...

Robert McKeough

Sep 28, 2024

Robert Wayne McKeough, known affectionately as Robby, tragically left those who love him on September 28, 2024, in Mobile, Alabama, at the age of 34.

Born on January 8, 1990, Robby grew into a well-rounded individual, cherished by all who knew him. Robby attended Mary G Montgomery High School, where he formed many lasting friendships and laid...

Allie Webb

Sep 28, 2024

Allie Vera (Thomas) Webb born April 19, 1938 to Benjamin and Audie Mae Thomas in Mobile, Alabama. Her days were filled with crocheting, seek-a-word books, Hallmark movies and loving on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She babysat most of her grandchildren and even some of her great-grandchildren. She was Mawmaw to many whether they were related or not. She was a...

Bai Nguyen

Sep 27, 2024

Rosa Bai Nguyen, age 107, passed away peacefully at 2:00pm on Friday, September 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 5, 1917 in Phat Diem, Vietnam. She had five children (two daughters died at age 5 and 2) and was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.

She committed her life to the devotion...

Billie Schrimpshire

Sep 27, 2024

Billie Dunn Schrimpshire

October 29, 1936 - September 27, 2024

Billie Dunn Schrimpshire, age 87, of Berry, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on September 27, 2024. Born on October 29, 1936, Billie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who lived a life full of love and service to others.

Billie was a proud...

Doris DeWalt

Sep 25, 2024

Doris Ruth Beiersdorfer DeWalt, born in Brooksville, Florida, on July 17, 1926, lived nearly 100 years with a fierce independent spirit, a sharp wit, and a deep love for both people and animals.

On September 25, 2024,Doris passed away at home surrounded by family .

A World War II nurse cadet and lifelong registered nurse, Doris "retired" three...

Joe Black

Sep 25, 2024

In loving memory of Joe Clifton Black born on August 7, 1940 in Coal City, AL who entered the arms of Jesus on September 25, 2024.

He is survived by daughter Amy Black, two grandchildren Devin and Janna Black, three sisters Jalta Black Pace, Mona Black Scott and Kay Black Buckner and a host of extended family and special...

Patricia Parks

Sep 25, 2024

Patricia Jean Parks

June 2, 1940 - September 25, 2024

Patricia Jean Parks, 84, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024. She was born on June 2, 1940, in Franklin County, Russellville, Alabama, to Grace Stancel Freeman and William Herman Freeman. Patricia was a woman of deep faith who will be remembered for her unwavering devotion to...

Donald Etheredge

Sep 24, 2024

Donald Gene Etheredge, born October 8,1942, passed away September 24, 2024 at home in Mobile, Alabama after a long battle with amyloidosis and multiple myeloma. He was 82 years old.

Born in Mobile, raised in Jackson, Alabama, he began his successful career in accounting with the Mobile River Sawmill Company, then continued with Scott Paper Company for 30 years.

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