Obituaries

Sep 9, 2019

Rebecca Potts, age 66, of Theodore, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019, at her home. Rebecca was born to the late John Ferris Harden and Lillie Mae Kitchens Sanders. She graduated from Vigor High School in 1970. Rebecca was a faithful and dedicated wife and stay at home mom. She was a lifelong learner, enjoying arts and crafts,...

Sep 8, 2019

Doris Brenda Hamilton

1942-2019

A native of Andalusia, AL and resident of Theodore, AL died on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the age of 76. Mrs. Hamilton loved flower gardening, cake decorating and flower design. She also loved all things outdoors, including going to the mountains and Hummingbirds. She was preceded in death...

Sep 6, 2019

July 2, 1945-Sept. 6, 2019 Patricia Ann “Patsy” Beasley Green, a native of Birmingham, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away comfortably at home Friday, September 6, 2019 at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Harold Beasley, Sr. and Ethel Ingram Beasley, and her husband, Michael Douglas Green, Sr. Her survivors...

Sep 3, 2019

Sept. 24, 1934-Sept. 3, 2019 Doris Nell Bearden, 84, a native of Birmingham, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Bearden and her daughter, Cindy Brown. Her survivors include her five children, Mike (Darlene) Garner, Zane (Bennie) Harwell, Debbie...

Sep 2, 2019

John “Sonny” Blake was born in Mobile on August 2, 1935. He attended Murphy High School & Spring Hill College. He served in the Naval Construction Battalion and spent 2 years in Guam. He was employed by Scott Paper Company for 34 years, then ran his own construction business after retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman his entire life...

Sep 1, 2019

July 13, 1939 – September 1, 2019 Barbara Ann Kountz Smith, 80, a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019. She was born July 13, 1939 in Mobile, AL to George Edward Kountz, Sr. and Juanita Lucille Manuel Kountz. Referred to by her family and their friends as “Maw Maw,” she was a lady that had...

Aug 31, 2019

John Davis Bloodsworth

1939-2019

John Davis Bloodsworth, 80, a longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed on to be with the Lord Saturday, August 31, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Pat (nee Carroll) Bloodsworth, and survived by two children, Ashley Ruth (Ric) Sweitzer and John Gregory (Amy) Bloodsworth;...

Aug 30, 2019

HOPKINS Charles Lawrence Hopkins, Sr., a native of Mt. Vernon, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL exchanged this life for eternity on August 31, 2019 at the age of 82. He served his country proudly as a Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy. He worked over 40 years in the Civil Service. He was also a...

Aug 30, 2019

MYRICK Ernest Louis Myrick, 89, of Mobile, AL passed away on August 30, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved and devoted wife, Bobbie Joe Myrick. He is survived by his sons, Richard (Stephanie) Myrick and Steve Myrick; and his daughter, Lisa Myrick (Michael, deceased); two grandchildren, Nicholas and Alexander Myrick. He was a cherished and devoted father...

Aug 28, 2019

Verna Dean Fryatt

1962-2019

A native of St Stephens, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at the age of 56. Mrs. Fryatt was a teacher for over 30 years specializing as a sign language interpreter. She loved helping other people. She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 28, 2019

Feb. 7, 1939-Aug. 28, 2019 Dorothy "Dot" Elaine Bingham Buford, age 80, a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Dot was born in Mobile, AL on February 7, 1939. She was a graduate of Murphy High School and began her professional career as a Clerk for the Mobile County Circuit Court before becoming a Purchasing...

Aug 28, 2019

Marshall “Paul” Neaves, Sr.

July 23, 1936-August 28, 2019

Marshall “Paul” Neaves Sr., 83, a native of Crumpler, N.C. and a longtime residence of Mobile, Al. ended his journey in this life to begin his eternal one with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 28, 2019....

Aug 27, 2019

July 15, 1940-Aug. 27, 2019 Edward Patton “Pat” Barnard, Sr., 79, passed away Tuesday, August, 27, 2019.He was born July 15, 1940 in Birmingham, AL, but lived most of his life in Mobile, AL. He served eight years in the Army National Guard from 1956-1964, and in the Army as a member of the 711th Signal Battalion...

Aug 25, 2019

COURSEY, Sr.

Melvin Benny Coursey SR, 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He went to be with the Lord on Aug 25, 2019. He was a member of Wilmer Baptist Church. He was born Nov 9th, 1934 in Wilmer Alabama. He married the love of his life Feb 2nd, 1953. They were high...

Aug 24, 2019

June 26, 1959-August 24, 2019 Michael Anthony Cogean, Sr. passed away August 24, 2019 in Mobile, AL. Private services are planned by the family. Condolences may be offered at www.mobilememorialfunerals.com.

Aug 23, 2019

June 30, 1935-August 23, 2019 Thomas Gerald “Jerry” Yeager, Sr., 84, a native of Mobile, AL, ended his journey in this life to begin his eternal one with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, August 23, 2019. He was reunited with his parents, John Lafayette Yeager, Sr. and Lottie Marshall Yeager, and brothers, J.L. Yeager, Jr., Milton Yeager and Aubrey...

Aug 23, 2019

Sept. 24, 1961-Aug. 23, 2019 Janet Lynn Powell Fresolone, 57, of Mobile, AL, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019. In her free time, she enjoyed working on several books she was hoping to complete; loved cooking meals for her large family; working on crafts and an endless supply of home remodeling projects for her husband to complete. She was passionate...

Aug 22, 2019

Virginia Barnes Johnson passed early Thursday morning August 22, 2019. She passed peacefully. Virginia was born in Columbus, Georgia on July 20, 1934. She married Melvin Johnson on March 1, 1952, after meeting him while he was stationed in Ft. Benning, Georgia. In her lifetime she was a high school bus driver and achieved becoming a nurse. She volunteered...

Aug 21, 2019

Oneida Rose Pitts

1929-2019

A native of Evergreen, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the age of 90. Mrs. Pitts worked most of her career as an LPN. She also worked and then volunteered with the American Red Cross. She was a member of the Order...

Aug 21, 2019

John Thomas “Jay” Manning passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the age of 45. A native of Mobile, AL and a graduate of Satsuma High School, he attended Troy University. He was a long-time employee of Chevron in Pascagoula, MS. He loved music, poetry and Alabama football but his greatest joy was found in his children....