Obituaries

Kay Kofinas Shaw

Feb 11, 2024

Kay Kofinas Shaw, 81, of Mobile, AL, passed away from a lengthy illness on February 11, 2024. Born on September 3, 1942, in Mobile, Kay was the beloved daughter of the late Stanley (Steve) and Maggie Kofinas. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Lester Smith Shaw.

Kay was a devoted mother and is survived by...

Dorothy Neil

Feb 9, 2024

Dorothy Thames Neil, affectionately know as Granny, passed away February 9th, 2024, at the age of 91 in her home in Mobile, Alabama. Dorothy was born December 21st, 1932, in Gallman, Mississippi to the late Lewis and Dell Thames. She was one of four children, those being Louis Curtis, Janet Bell, and Caroline Orrick. Dorothy Neil married the late Robert...

Frank Green

Feb 8, 2024

Retired Marine Corps Captain Frank Nolan Green (85) passed away on Feb 8, 2024. He was a native of Castleberry Alabama. He served his country for 22 years during which he did two tours in Vietnam, hosted many dignitaries and served on President Richard Nixon's Inauguration Committee.

Frank had a passion for the restaurant and hospitality business after his...

Linda Bishop

Feb 6, 2024

Linda Susan Bishop, a resident of Mobile, AL passed away at the age of 65 in Houston Texas.

She was a graduate of Theodore High School and the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. She was a Certified Hand Therapist.

She is preceded in death by her parents W.H. Parker & Flora Belle...

Ann Brock Hewes

Feb 6, 2024

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and Businesswoman Dana Annette "Ann" Hewes of Mobile Alabama died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday February 6th, 2024, at Springhill Medical Center following a short illness.

Ann was the daughter of Frances O. Fortner and Joel B. Best

Ann was born Dana Annette Best in Ben Hill, Georgia, grew up in Tennessee,...

Beverly "Sue" Callahan

Feb 6, 2024

Beverly "Sue" Williams Callahan, 80, of Semmes, AL went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

Beverly "Sue" Williams Callahan grew up in Mobile, Al, Sue attended Bishop Toolen High School. Sue had a great love of animals, especially horses, her entire life. Growing up Sue enjoyed riding and showing...

Ronald Melton

Feb 5, 2024

Ronald "Ronnie" Bee Melton, 82, died on February 5, 2024 at his home in Mobile, AL. A native of Louisville, MS, he is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Peggy Horne Melton, a daughter, Rhonda Ann (Michael) Holland of Mobile, AL, a son, Dr. Alan Bee (Kim) Melton of Fairhope, AL and grandchildren Dr. Michael (Charlotte) Rodgers Holland,...

Roberta Blake

Feb 4, 2024

Roberta Greenwood Blake, known to all who knew her as Bobbie, died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the age of 88 in Mobile, Alabama.

Bobbie was a native of Chicago, Illinois and long time resident of Mobile, Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Joel Harris Blake and her parents Josephine and Stanley...

Donna Day

Feb 3, 2024

Donna Carol Hammond was born the middle daughter of the late J.B. Hammond Jr. and his wife Juanita Golmon Hammond in Jackson County, Mississippi on January 24, 1951. Donna always had a smile on her face and grew up in the Garlandsville, Mississippi and Kreole, Mississippi communities. She graduated from Moss Point High School in 1969 and went to school...

Eva Dugat

Feb 1, 2024

Eva Dugat Obituary

June 22, 1938-February 1, 2024

She was born as Eva Louise Clements, but was known as "DeeDee." To her six children, she was "Mama." To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was "Nannie." On February 1st, 2024, she passed peacefully into God's glory surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 85.

On June...

Sylvia Brown

Jan 31, 2024

We are sorrowful to announce that our dear mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Sylvia M. Brown passed away in Mobile, AL on January 31, 2024, at the age of 77. She was a blessing to all who were fortunate enough to know her and her presence will be sorely missed.

Survivors include her loving children: Allen Morton of Meridian,...

Delores Carter

Jan 31, 2024

Marjorie Delores Woodcock Carter, Age 89, of Mobile, Alabama, died peacefully on January 31, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on December 29, 1934 in Gulfport, Mississippi to George Woodcock, Sr. and Juanita Corinne Fernandez Woodcock. She found her calling in life as a nurse and graduated from Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, LA. While...

Sue Whatley

Jan 31, 2024

Mary "Sue" Davidson Whatley, a resident of Saraland, Alabama, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday morning, January 31st, at 85 years of age. Sue is preceded in death by her mother, Clara Lillie Bell, her father, Jeremiah Jerome Davidson, and her son Trey Whatley. She is survived by her husband, Delmas Whatley, Jr., son Bret (Felicia) Whatley...

Betty Bryars

Jan 31, 2024

Betty Taylor Bryars Born June 1, 1940 Died January 31, 2024 Betty Taylor Bryars was born in Sulligent, Alabama to Cecil and Edna Taylor. She graduated from Murphy High School and married David E. Bryars, Sr. on April 24, 1959. Betty passed away surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, David, children Barbara Middleton...

Jean Goodman

Jan 29, 2024

Louie Wetzel, Sr.

Jan 28, 2024

Pat Wetzel

August 5, 1940 - January 28, 2024

Louie Patrick "Pat" Wetzel, Sr. passed from this life in his home surrounded by family on Sunday, January 28th, 2024. Pat was a long-time native of Gadsden, Alabama, but relocated to Mobile, Alabama in 1987. He leaves behind his loving wife of 59 years, 3 sons, 11 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.

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Vincent Bartlett

Jan 26, 2024

Vincent Ray Bartlett, son of Daniel and Jeanell Bartlett, left this earth at the age of 66 on January 26th, 2024, and entered Heaven. He is now at his eternal resting place in the presence of God after a 4-1/2 year battle with cancer. Vince was born in Mobile, AL, on June 25, 1957. He married Patricia Ellen Bartlett and...

Albert Nelson

Jan 26, 2024

Albert Wayne Nelson, Sr., 69, of Grand Bay, AL passed away on January 26, 2024.

Albert was born on November 27, 1954 to James Nelson, Sr and Evelyn Marschke. After graduating from BC Rains High School, he served his country in the United States Army and in the Coast Guard Reserves. After his military duty, Albert worked as...

Berniece Cazalas

Jan 26, 2024

Berniece Elleta Ward Cazalas, also known as Granny, passed away on January 26, 2024, at the age of 83 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was born on May 23, 1940, in Fairhope, Alabama. Her family moved to Mobile when she was a young girl where she became a lifelong resident. Berniece was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt.

After...

Doris Butler

Jan 26, 2024

Doris Louise Summers Butler, age 85, a longtime resident of Mobile, AL

passed away on January 26, 2024.

She grew up in Richton and Sandhill area of Mississippi. Her family moved to Mobile, AL where she graduated from Murphy High School in 1957. She married Rufus Clayton "RC" Butler in 1957. One of her first jobs was at...