Obituaries

Johnny Antley

Jan 2, 2018

Johnny L. Antley 1955 - 2018 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Theodore, AL died on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the age of 62. Mr. Antley was a member of the Mobile Pops and loved playing the drums. He was member of the Tillman's Corner Chamber of Commerce. He was involved with exchange students, loved his...

Paul Moss

Jan 1, 2018

Paul Lucas Moss, a native of Mobile, Alabama passed away at the age of 72 on January 1, 2018 at a local hospital. Always known for his quick witted humor and jovial style, he could definitely bring a spirit of fun to all those around him. Everyone in life has a special talent and that was most assuredly Paul's...

Clara Walker

Jan 1, 2018

WALKER Mrs. Clara S. Walker, was born March 13, 1940 in Greenville, AL. She went to her new home on Monday January 1, 2018. Leaving behind to miss her is her loving husband of 61 years, Tom Walker; five children, Jerry Walker Stan (Donna) Walker, Tangie (Ronnie) Few, Susie (Jim) Cooper and Chris (Dara) Walker; ten grandchildren, Zack (Jennifer)...

Joan Norris

Dec 29, 2017

NORRIS Oct. 6, 1959-Dec. 29, 2017 Joan Elizabeth Norris, a longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died Friday, December 29, 2017 at the age of 58. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Ray Norris, Sr., and her brother, Cecil Ray Norris, Jr. Her survivors include her mother, Elizabeth Ann Webb (Vincent) Lyons; brother, Rodney W. (Melissa) Norris;...

Ruby Hickox

Dec 29, 2017

RUBY ELLEN PHILLIPS HICKOX Dec. 1, 1929-Dec. 29, 2017 Proverbs 31:10-31New King James Version The Virtuous Wife 10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. Ruby Ellen Hickox peacefully returned to her heavenly home on December 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. Ruby was a devoted wife to her husband Skeet Hickox for...

Martha Kearney

Dec 28, 2017

Mrs. Martha Ann McDonald Kearney - a native and resident of Mobile, Alabama died early Thursday morning 12/28/2017 at Covenant Care hospice in Providence Hospital in Mobile. She was the beloved wife of James Dale Kearney and is survived by her son Jay McDonald Kearney of Mobile; 2 grandchildren who reside in Florida, nephew Alfred Cowley of Daphne, Alabama...

John Higby

Dec 27, 2017

HIGBY, SR. Aug. 22, 1928-Dec. 27, 2017 John Donald Higby, Sr., a native of Bay Minette, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at the age of 89. John was employed by The Gulf Mobile and Ohio Railroad, later Illinois Central Gulf, for 37 years. His survivors include his wife of 69 years, Carolyn...

Gloria Hays

Dec 26, 2017

Gloria Jean Sandretto Hays, 72 of Semmes, AL passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at a local hospital. "Jeanie" is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Evelyn Sandretto; brother, Joe Eddie and her son, Richard. She is survived by her husband Robert "Bob" Hays; daughters, Susan (John) Wood and Kristin (Janet) Hays; grandchildren, Christopher (Taylor) Lancaster,...

Emma Terlouw

Dec 26, 2017

TERLOUW Apr. 20, 1935-Dec. 26, 2017 Emma Jean Barbre Terlouw, a native of Marion, VA and longtime resident of Bayou La Batre, AL, entered glory on December 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Emmett Teun "Tony" Terlouw; her parents, John Barbre and Oma Lee Barbre Moser; three brothers, Roy Barbre, Robert Barbre...

Marilyn Phelps

Dec 24, 2017

PHELPS Nov. 26, 1948-Dec. 24, 2017 Marilyn Robertson Wigger Phelps, a native of Gallion, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, December 24, 2017 at the age of 69. Marilyn grew up in Gallion and Greensboro, AL and loved living the "country Life". Her first pet was a lamb and, during her younger years, her main entertainment...

Jeanette Wiggins

Dec 24, 2017

Jeanette Ward Wiggins went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2017. She was born April 8, 1944. She was an exceptional wife and mother who loved the Lord and had a true servants heart. No matter what she faced, you always saw Jesus love and peace in her everything she did. She always gave selflessly to others...

Fred Goodman, Sr.

Dec 24, 2017

Fred B Goodman B.7/5/32 D.12/24/17 Korean War Veteran Air Force Beloved husband,father and grandfather.A successful business man for over 50 years.Self taught (on the job) carpenter,plumber and electrician,there wasn't much he couldn't do when he put his mind too it. Loved his family deeply,there wasn't anything he wouldn't do when called on or even if he wasn't,he was always...

Betty Spence

Dec 23, 2017

Betty Smith Spence, a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord on December 23, 2017 at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Spence, and her parents, Raymond and Zettie Smith. She is survived by her son, Chuck Spence, brothers Raymond Smith, and Donald Ray Smith & wife,...

Siegfried Schapals

Dec 23, 2017

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Tuesday, January 9, 2018 10 - 12:00 PM Service Funeral Service Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:00 PM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

James Taylor

Dec 22, 2017

Mr. James Warren Taylor, a native of Meridian, MS and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Friday, December 22, 2017. He was retired from NAS Pensacola, and an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian A. Taylor; daughter, Rita Lee Taylor. Mr. Taylor is survived by two daughters, Vonette (Mike) Boutwell and Jamie "Tonya"...

Phyllis Bell

Dec 21, 2017

Phyllis Sue Bell 1944 - 2017 A native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL died on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at the age of 73. Mrs. Bell was a longtime employee of Evonik Degussa Corporation as Payroll Supervisor. She loved to travel and loved her dogs. She is survived by her brother, William Copeland; her Uncle, Reggie Copeland, Sr;...

Anne Shepherd

Dec 21, 2017

Long-time Mobile resident Anne Whaley Shepherd died Thursday December 21, 2017 at Providence Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father L.E. Whaley, mother Elizabeth Whaley McGarity, step-father John Wilson McGarity, husband Thomas Griffin Shepherd, sister Mary Jean Whaley Holland and son-in-law T. Weston Stewart. She is survived by her brother Alex Whaley (Jane), her daughters Lynn Shepherd...

James Mccary, Sr.

Dec 21, 2017

James Donald McCary Sr. passed away on the morning of December 21st, 2017. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was an avid sports fan and loved Alabama football. He was in the petroleum equipment business and was loved by all that knew him. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be...

Shirley Helton

Dec 20, 2017

Shirley Trucks Helton, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Shirley was born in Birmingham on Feb. 22, 1932. She moved to Mobile when she was 9 years old. She became a homemaker. She received her Hope in Glory and his promises are fulfilled. Praise the Lord; ROM 5:3-5, ROM 15:13, COL 1:27, HEB 10:23 Shirley was preceded in...

Portia Adams

Dec 20, 2017

Portia Jean (May) Adams, a native of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia, passed away at the age of 94 on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at a nursing home in Duncanville, Texas. She was the wife of Lt. Colonel Ira A. Adams, whom she married when he was a U.S. Army Air Corps pilot serving in Australia and the Pacific Theatre in...