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Merlin Halstead

Merlin Halstead

Apr 5, 2019

Merlin "Todd" Dean Halstead, a native of Grand Meadow, MN and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, April 5, 2019 at the age of 87. Todd worked for Boeing in the space program in Huntsville, AL from 1959 until 1972, then owned and operated Dairy Queens in Mobile, AL for over 32 years. He and Sue enjoyed a...

Harris Robinson

Harris Robinson

Apr 5, 2019

Harris "Sonny" Milton Robinson, a native of Mobile, AL, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at the age of 80. Sonny was a United States Air Force veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert "Jack" Robinson; his mother, Annie Virginia Rester Robinson; his great-grandson, Andrew Wayne "Drewbug" Herring, Jr.; and his brother, J. R. Robinson. His...

James Shepherd

James Shepherd

Apr 5, 2019

James E. Shepherd, age 75, of Semmes, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019, at his home. James was a native of Mobile and worked at Wigley and Culp for 30 years. He served honorably in the United States Army Reserves. James was a diehard Alabama fan and a NASCAR enthusiast. Above all else, his greatest joy and love was...

Evelyn Hyman

Evelyn Hyman

Apr 4, 2019

Evelyn Imogene "Jean" Owens Hyman, a native of Corinth, MS and resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 92. Evelyn was a very devoted Christian lady and member of Kingswood United Methodist Church. Her compassion for many years was working with the youth in the church and babies in the nursery. She was...

William Williamson

William Williamson

Apr 3, 2019

On April 3, 2019, the amazing 100-year life of William H. Williamson came to an end. He was a longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama. Born in Mount Vernon, Alabama with time spent growing up in Clarke County, Alabama. He served in the United States Air Force in World War II and was stationed in New Guinea. Upon discharge, he...

Merl Miller, Jr.

Merl Miller, Jr.

Apr 2, 2019

Merl "Lurch" Leon Miller Jr., 72, died peacefully at home April 2, 2019. A native of Oakland, CA and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Virginia "Kitty" Miller; sons, Allen, Aaron and Andy Miller; daughter, Angela Robertson; a sister, Susie Gundy; three brothers, Jimmie Miller, Bobby Miller and Wayne Miller; many...

Linda Shoemaker

Linda Shoemaker

Apr 1, 2019

SHOEMAKER Sept. 5, 1946-Apr. 1, 2019 Linda Carolyn Smith Shoemaker, born in Mobile, AL and current resident of Fairhope, AL, died Monday, April 1, 2019, at the age of 72. Linda loved animals, butterflies and beautiful flowers and enjoyed cross stitching. She worked for Title Insurance Company and retired, after many years of service, as a school aide assisting...

Dallas Miller, Jr.

Dallas Miller, Jr.

Apr 1, 2019

MILLER June 22, 1940-Apr. 1, 2019 Dallas Frederick Miller, Jr., a native of Kahoka, MO and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, April 1, 2019 at the age of 78. Dallas was an avid fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide Football team and the Chicago Cubs, and enjoyed hanging out with his friends at Patches. He was preceded...

Rev. Kerr

Rev. Kerr

Mar 30, 2019

KERR Rev. Gene Kerr, born in Pittsburg, California and a long term resident of Mobile, Alabama, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019 after a recent diagnosis and illness. He faithfully served God and the congregation of Fulton Road Baptist Church as Minister of Music, filling the pulpit on occasion, as the Christian School principal, as SundaySchool teacher, and other...

Russell Bays

Russell Bays

Mar 30, 2019

BAYS May 29, 1929-Mar. 30, 2019 Russell A. Bays, a native of Marshall, IL, longtime resident of Mobile, AL, now residing in Huntsville, AL, died on Saturday, March 30, 2019. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was retired from University Hospital in Mobile. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred L. Bays. He...

William Parenteau

William Parenteau

Mar 29, 2019

PARENTEAU October 15, 1935-March 29, 2019 William Larchar Parenteau Sr., age 83, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 in Mobile, AL surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Patricia M. Parenteau, and they were married 60 wonderful years. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he is proceeded in death by his parents Phillip Parenteau and Emma Olsen...

Joseph Flowers, Jr.

Joseph Flowers, Jr.

Mar 29, 2019

Joseph Emmett Flowers (1934-2019) Joseph (Joe) Emmett Flowers was born on December 20, 1934 in McKenzie, Alabama. He went home to be with the Lord, and his beloved wife Charlie Mae Flowers of 61 years, on March 29, 2019. He worked for twenty years with the National Linen Service. He was also a Route Supervisor for G and K...

Evelyn Shobe

Evelyn Shobe

Mar 28, 2019

SHOBE Evelyn J. Shobe, a native of Hartsville, SC and a resident of Mobile, died on Thursday, March 28, 2019. She was predeceased by daughter Amelia Laurie Michael. Survived by husband Emory C. Shobe, sons Calvin T. Michael Jr., and Daniel F. Michael. Daughters Pamela Michael, Carol Michael, and Cecilia Michael Sanders (Mike), 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter....

Lenita Fant

Lenita Fant

Mar 28, 2019

Lenita Pringle Fant 1956-2019 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Semmes, AL died on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the age of 63. Mrs. Fant liked people and enjoyed having young people at her house all the time. She also collected dolls and angels. She is survived by her Husband of 45 years, James F. Fant; son,...

Jimmy Chestnut, Sr.

Jimmy Chestnut, Sr.

Mar 27, 2019

CHESTNUT, Sr. Jimmy L. Chestnut, Sr., a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Chunchula, AL passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, with his loving family surrounding him. He was employed with Aker Solutions. He was a member of Fountain of Faith Baptist Church in Creola, AL. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents James A....

Joan Matthews

Joan Matthews

Mar 26, 2019

Joan Powell Matthews 1930-2019 A native of Birmingham, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the age of 88. Mrs. Matthews was active in her church and liked to read and work in her yard. She loved her grandchildren and spending time with her great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...

Charles Myles

Charles Myles

Mar 24, 2019

Charles Richard Myles May 4, 1940 - March 24, 2019 Charles Richard Myles, 78, of Semmes, AL passed away on March 24, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He retired from Local 1 Chicago returned home to Mobile in 1976 and retired from Degussa in May of 2002. He is survived by his wife, Ida Frankie Watson...

Lawrence Berger

Lawrence Berger

Mar 24, 2019

BERGER Jan. 18, 1935-Mar. 24, 2019 Lawrence Mitchell Berger, a native of Houma, LA and current resident of Grand Bay, AL, died Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the age of 84. He was a retired U.S. Marine Staff Sargent who served in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam and was the recipient of numerous awards and commendations, including the Purple...

Virginia Yeager

Virginia Yeager

Mar 24, 2019

YEAGER Yeager, Virginia Avis Seiple, Age 91 of Mobile, AL passed away in Mobile on March 24, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents, George Albert Seiple and Hattie Spikes Seiple. She was also predeceased by her Husband of 67 Years, Milton Price Yeager, Sr., Daughter, Charlotte Yeager Carson and Sister, Floy Seiple Robinson and brother, Albert Clifton Seiple....

Steven Medveal, Iii

Steven Medveal, Iii

Mar 23, 2019

Steven Medveal, III June 10, 1959 ~ March 23, 2019 Steven Medveal, III, age 59, of Mobile, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at his home. He was an honorary member of the Order of Inca, a member of Abba Shriners and Loop Lodge #895, F. & A., in Mobile, AL. Steve was preceded in death by his parents,...

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