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Geary Murphy, Sr.

Geary Murphy, Sr.

Nov 2, 2018

Mr. Geary Edward Murphy, age 64, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, November 2, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Carol Ann Murphy; sister, Leslie Ann Crawford; and brother, Shawn Thomas Murphy. Mr. Murphy will be remembered by his family and friends as a faithful, loving father and...

Helen Eddins

Helen Eddins

Nov 1, 2018

Helen Ethel Risen Eddins, a native of Buckatunna, MS, longtime resident of Mobile, AL and current resident of Semmes, AL, died Thursday, November 1, 2018 at the age of 88. Helen was a retired sales associate of Sears; a member of Crawford Baptist Church; loved to read and spend quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was...

Judith Hanks

Judith Hanks

Oct 30, 2018

HANKS Dec. 8, 1944-Oct. 30, 2018 Judith Ann Durrance Hanks, a native of Doylestown, PA and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at the age of 73. She was a retired agent for Nationwide Insurance Company; a member of Christ United Methodist Church for many years; enjoyed quality time with her grandchildren attending their functions...

Willis Tillman

Willis Tillman

Oct 29, 2018

WILLIS REGINALD TILLMAN June 1, 1958 ~ October 29, 2018 Willis Reginald Tillman, age 60, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018, at Springhill Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Semmes, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Willis Tillman and Francis Swann; sister, Gwen McDonald; and nephews, Justin Rogers, Steven Hebert, and Brandon Harmon. Survivors...

Ruth Jones

Ruth Jones

Oct 29, 2018

JONES July 23, 1931-Oct. 29, 2018 Ruth Marie Lee Jones, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at the age of 87. She was employed as a sales associate for Sears for over 30 years; was a member of Riverside Baptist Church for over 50 years; and enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and working...

Carolyn Higby

Carolyn Higby

Oct 28, 2018

HIGBY May 10, 1930-Oct. 28, 2018 Carolyn George Prentice Higby, a native of Leakesville, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the age of 88. She was formerly employed by Smith's Bakery. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tyra John Prentice and Opal Inez McInnis Prentice; and her husband of 69...

Alice Collum

Alice Collum

Oct 27, 2018

Alice Faye Collum 1947-2018 A native of River Falls, AL and resident of Mobile, Al died on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the age of 71. Mrs. Collum loved flowers, gardening and going to the beach. She was also an animal lover. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Loyd Collum; four children, Felicity Tanner, Janice Pelletier,...

Roamea Gardner

Roamea Gardner

Oct 26, 2018

GARDNER Apr. 5, 1943-Oct. 26, 2018 Roamea "Ronnie" Iviller Gardner, 75, peacefully passed away Friday, October 26, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bilbo and Annie Harris Dunnam; her brothers, James, Robert, Billie Ray and her sister, Shirley. Her survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Don Gardner, two sons, Perry and Charles (Jennifer); granddaughters,...

Richard Long

Richard Long

Oct 26, 2018

Richard Gerald "Jerry" Long 1944-2018 A native and resident of Mobile, AL passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2018 at the age of 74. Mr. Long worked and retired from Kerr McGee. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a faithful member of Moffett Road Assembly of God Church for many years. He is survived by...

George Connell, Jr.

George Connell, Jr.

Oct 24, 2018

CONNELL Jan. 1, 1940-Oct. 24, 2018 George Edward Connell, Jr., a native of Mobile, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at the age of 78. He was a fire fighter for the City of Mobile for many years; a member of the US Coast Guard Reserves and an avid Alabama football fan. He was preceded in death by...

Regina Wright

Regina Wright

Oct 23, 2018

Regina Dunaway Wright 1935-2018 A native of Hollandale, MS and resident of Mobile, AL died on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the age of 82. Mrs. Wright was a dedicated choir member at Luke 4:18 Fellowship. She loved painting, water color and gardening. She was an avid Alabama fan. She is survived by her children, Sandy E. (Alan) Harrison,...

William Moore

William Moore

Oct 22, 2018

William Clarence "Doc" Moore of Theodore, Alabama passed away peacefully on Monday, October 22, 2018 at age 91. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Viola Deliska "Dee" Moore; daughters Margie Mauldin (Manning), Martha Weekley (Clint), and Trixie Snead (Rodney); grandchildren Abby Mauldin, Will Mauldin, Alison Boxold (Nick), Katherine Weekley, Walker Weekley, Brad Snead (Erin), Ben...

Abigail Fleck

Abigail Fleck

Oct 22, 2018

Abigail Hope Fleck January 29th, 2010 - October 22nd, 2018. Abigail Hope Fleck was born on January 29th, 2010 in Mobile, Alabama and passed away on October 22nd, 2018. Abigail touched so many lived in just the 8 years she was here on Earth. Her smile was contagious and she had such a deep love for people. Abigail loved...

Joyce Barnes

Joyce Barnes

Oct 21, 2018

Joyce Spencer Barnes January 31, 1926 - October 21, 2018 A native of Fulton, MS and a resident of Centreville, AL died on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at the age of 92. Mrs. Barnes loved her grandchildren and was known for her cooking and hospitality. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Willie...

Nicholas Coale

Nicholas Coale

Oct 20, 2018

COALE Oct. 15, 1981-Oct. 20, 2018 Nicholas "Nick" Channing Coale, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening, October 20, 2018 after a two-year illness. He was Vice-President of Giannini Insurance Agency; loved animals; had a passion for always helping others and enjoyed repairing old machinery. He was preceded in death...

Betsy Henson

Betsy Henson

Oct 19, 2018

Betsy Bratton Booker Henson died peacefully at her home on October 19, 2018, after a lengthy illness. She was born September 22, 1932, in Franklin, KY, and was a longtime resident of Mobile and Baldwin County, AL. Betsy's life revolved around her family and her church, Old Spanish Trail Baptist. She was a 1949 graduate of Murphy High School....

Scott Henderson

Scott Henderson

Oct 18, 2018

SCOTT HENDERSON Mar. 8, 1962 ~ Oct. 18, 2018 Scott Henderson of Mobile lost his battle with cancer at the age of 56 on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Scott owned his own company and worked for the family business, Mobile Lumber. He was a loving and devoted father and grandfather. Scott loved to be afloat on his boat and...

Harry Woodall, Sr.

Harry Woodall, Sr.

Oct 17, 2018

WOODALL, SR. Apr. 25, 1935-Oct. 17, 2018 Harry Elton Woodall, Sr., a native of Phenix City, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at the age of 83. He was a retired teacher for the Mobile County Public Schools; enjoyed collecting trains and was an avid Alabama Football fan. He was preceded in death...

Mary Nelson

Mary Nelson

Oct 16, 2018

MARY ANN NELSON April 6, 1941 ~ Oct. 16, 2018 Mary Ann Nelson, age 77, of Mobile, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Mobile Infirmary. Survivors include her husband, John A. Nelson Sr.; son, John A. Nelson Jr. (Barbara); daughters, Teresa Ann Mosner and Mollie Denise Nelson; grandchildren, Eric Nelson (Megan), Traci Denese Nelson, Kellie Mosner, Dustin Mosner,...

Melba Boyd

Melba Boyd

Oct 16, 2018

BOYD Oct. 12, 1932-Oct. 16, 2018 Melba Elizabeth Harper Boyd was born in Brookhaven, Mississippi on October 12, 1932 and died peacefully October 16, 2018 in Mobile, Alabama. Melba was the youngest of the ten children of Martha West Harper and Charles Cornelius Harper. Melba graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama in 1950. Melba married Milton Winston...

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