Obituaries

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....

Aug 21, 2019

MANLEY

Feb. 5, 1936-Aug. 21, 2019

Vonda Lee Barnes Manley, age 83, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.  Vonda was born in Chickasaw County, MS on February 5, 1936.  She was the wife of George Manley. They were married on February 11, 1956 and shared 63 years of marriage...

Aug 20, 2019

Feb. 3, 1927-Aug. 20, 2019

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Armand Robidoux, Sr. to our Lord and Savior. Ray was 92 years old and a man of great faith and love for his family. He died on Monday, August 19, 2019 after a short illness. He was a...

Aug 18, 2019

Apr. 26, 1948-Aug. 18, 2019 Elliott Wayne Hammac, a resident of Wilmer, AL, died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at the age of 71. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard Floyd Hammac, Sr. and Virgie Irene Phillips Hammac; two sisters, Helen Boltz and Henrietta Bidler; three brothers, Donald “Donnie” Hammac, Millard Floyd “Spooky” Hammac, Jr. and Douglas...

Aug 17, 2019

Patsy Ann Rogers

1934-2019

A native of Warren, AR and resident of Mobile, AL died on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the age of 85. Mrs. Rogers was an employee of South Central Bell for 30 years and also did volunteer work with the Telephone Company Pioneers. She loved to crochet, watch baseball...

Aug 16, 2019

Norma Kay Donnee unexpectedly passed away on August 16, 2019. Loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, Norma Kay was born in Mobile, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her parents Harold William Mikkelsen and Helen Larson Mikkelsen. A graduate of Murphy High School, she worked many years at the family business, Mikkelsen Upholstery, in bookkeeping and customer service....

Aug 14, 2019

Robert B. Eadie, Jr

1935-2019

A native of West Frankfurt, IL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the age of 83. Mr. Eadie worked for 35 years in the Oil & Gas Industry and 20 years in retail sales. He coached Little League Baseball and was President...

Aug 14, 2019

Allen McDade Burkett, 93, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2019 in Mobile, AL. He was born on May 22, 1926 in Georgiana, AL. Allen married Jean Harbin on August 21, 1949. He was a graduate of Murphy High School, and also served in the U.S. Navy for two years. He was a faithful member of Regency Church of Christ....

Aug 14, 2019

Carley Simon of Semmes, Alabama passed away on Aug 14, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Aug 12, 2019

Billy Ray Thomas Sr. (Bill), a retired architect and long-time resident of Stockton, AL passed from this life on August 12, 2019, in Mobile, AL. He was born on November 9, 1935 in Meridian, Mississippi. He was also a former resident of Pascagoula, MS, Mobile, AL, Prichard AL. and currently Stockton, AL (Years 33). He was preceded in death...

Aug 10, 2019

Carolyn Jane Hendrix

1942-2019

Carolyn Cowart Hendrix was a native of Lasca, Alabama.  She was born on May 28, 1942.  She was a lifelong resident of Mobile and passed away on August 10, 2019. She is preceded in death by her mother, Dollie Dunn Cowart and her father, Leon Joseph Cowart.  She was also preceded by...

Aug 10, 2019

Elbert ‘Glenn’ Isbell, 67, passed away peacefully at his home on August 10, 2019, in Mobile, AL. Glenn was born on October 4, 1951, to Reverend Elbert Ross Isbell and Leola Inez Musick Isbell in Grove Hill AL. He was a graduate of Citronelle High School as well as part of the Mobile College Class of 1970. Glenn retired...

Aug 10, 2019

August 10, 1953 – August 10, 20 Larry Frank Hawkins of Theodore, AL passed away at home, following a brief illness, on August 10, 2019, the day of his 66th birthday. Larry was born in Mobile, AL where he grew up and graduated from Theodore High School. Soon after graduation, Larry began training as a heavy equipment operator, moving thousands...

Aug 10, 2019

Sept. 3, 1942-Aug. 10, 2019 Ernest Allan "Buddy" Wilson, born in Mobile, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Wilson and Annie Barbara Sellers Wilson. His survivors include his only sister, Patricia Ann Leytham; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends....

Aug 9, 2019

Joella Nichols, age 83, of Mobile, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at Springhill Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Harley Nichols; parents, Anthony Kirk Hildreth and Ella Nathalie Hildreth; sister, Shirley Lisenby; and brothers, Kirk Hildreth and Austin Hildreth. Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Avery; brother, Gray Hildreth (Joanne); grandson, David Avery (Lindsay);...

Aug 9, 2019

Pamela Ann Burton Walker was born on May 8, 1946 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 9, 2019, joining the love of her life, her husband of 37 years, John Edwin Walker. Pam was bigger than life; blessed with a joyful contagious spirit; and was happiest serving others by cooking for family, her many...

Aug 9, 2019

Dr. William Norris Owen, III peacefully passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. William was born in Hattiesburg, MS to William Norris Owen, Jr. and Genevieve Rice Howard Owen, but spent the majority of his life in Mobile, AL and Chattanooga, TN. He married the love of his life, Bonnie Moore Owen in November of 1968 in her hometown...

Aug 9, 2019

Phuong Van Tran, age 88, of Mobile, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

Aug 9, 2019

Virgil Younce was born to Paul William Younce and Frances Suzanne Younce in Foley, Alabama. He was an auto body technician until he had a stroke. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly (Jimmy) Goff of Theodore, AL; son, Paul (Nicole) Younce of Theodore, AL; grandson, David S. Younce; sisters, Kathleen (Don) McHenry of Chickasaw, AL, Jane (Vince) Glozier of...

Aug 7, 2019

ROBERT ANDREW TOIFEL

Oct. 29, 1931 – Aug. 7, 2019

Robert Andrew Toifel, a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, was born October 29, 1931 and died in his home August 7, 2019 at the age of 87.  He was a member of St. Joan of Arc and St. Mary’s Catholic Church parishes; was a 1949...