Obituaries

Horace Higdon, Jr.

Sep 27, 2016

Obituary Horace Edmund Higdon, Jr. Horace "Ed" passed away on Monday, September 27, 2016, at his home surrounded by close family members. He was born in Evergreen, Al, on July 31st, 1938, and is preceded in death by his parents, Horace Edmund Higdon, Sr., and Leetta Clyde Duck, as well as aunts and uncles. Ed is survived by brothers...

Lonnie Murphy

Sep 27, 2016

MURPHY Lonnie L. Murphy gained his wings and went home to our Lord on September 27th, 2016 at his home in Mobile, Alabama while surrounded by his family at the age of 89. Lonnie is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy M. Murphy; siblings, Ross Murphy, Patsy Gad, Donald Murphy, and Betty DeBacha; children, Nita Kay James, Deidra A....

Troy Shirley

Sep 27, 2016

Troy Eugene "Gene" Shirley March 28, 1932-September 27, 2016 Troy Eugene "Gene" Shirley went home to be with the Lord on September 27, 2016, at the age of 84. He was a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Edilda Katherine Shirley, his daughter, Peggy Joyce Shirley Hunter, and the love...

Betty Sizemore

Sep 26, 2016

Betty Ann Sizemore August 15, 1933- September 26, 2016 A native of Graysville, GA and resident of Mobile, AL died on Monday, September 26, 2016 at the age of 83. Mrs. Sizemore was a Christian woman who was the anchor of her family. She was a member of Irvington Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years....

Maggie Hayes

Sep 25, 2016

HAYES July 30, 1930-Sept. 25, 2016 Maggie Lee Eaves Hayes went to be with Jesus on September 25, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lloyd Reese (1984) and Don Hayes (2012); her parents, Andrew and Julia Mae Eaves; a brother, "Bud", and sisters, Clara, Mary Ellen, Sarah, Kathryn and Evelyn. She is survived by her daughters,...

Charles Mcglothren, Sr.

Sep 24, 2016

McGLOTHREN Aug. 14, 1926-Sept. 24, 2016 Charles Rudolph McGlothren, Sr., born August 14, 1926 in Milton, FL to James Edward and Leila Giddens McGlothren, passed away on September 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by the love of his life for 65 years, Olivia Rambo McGlothren; his son, Charles Rudolph McGlothren, Jr., and daughter, Sharon Renee McGlothren. Charles...

Harriett Pennington

Sep 24, 2016

Harriett R. Scribner Pennington, a native of New Albany, Indiana (a city founded by her ancestors) and a resident of Mobile, Alabama for many years. Mrs. Pennington passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2016. An active member of Spring Hill Presbyterian Church where she worked with children as a church school teacher and was a previous Youth Choir...

Robert Orso

Sep 24, 2016

Robert Clyde Orso March 14, 1932 - September 24, 2016 Robert Clyde Orso (Bobby), 84, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 24th, 2016. Born on March 14, 1932, Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Shaffer and Madge Orso, brother, Grant Orso, sister, Maxine Orso Busby and son,...

Richard Stone

Sep 23, 2016

STONE (August 3- 1948 - September 23, 2016) - Richard Jerry Stone of Mobile, Alabama, passed away suddenly on September 23, 2016. Rick was a native and long-term resident of Mobile and employed by the Pilot family. He was a graduate of Vigor High School's class of 1967, and excelled in track, football, baseball and basketball. He attended Yancey...

Harvey Parker

Sep 23, 2016

PARKER June 14, 1934-Sept. 23, 2016 Harvey Braxton Parker, a native of Greenville, AL and longtime resident of Grand Bay, AL, died Friday, September 23, 2016 at the age of 82. He will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts. He retired from Huntington Ingalls. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erby L. Parker and Lillie...

Amalia Torres

Sep 22, 2016

Amalia Panterlaras Torres May 9, 1940 - September 22, 2016 76 Years old Loving wife, mother, and family rock with a distinct accent, Amalia grew up in Athens Greece where she met the love of her life Librado "Lee" when he was stationed at the American Embassy. Living the original "Big Fat Greek Wedding" and married for 52 years,...

Curtis Spencer

Sep 21, 2016

Curtis LeMoyne Spencer, a native of Mobile, Alabama, was born on March 12, 1961 and exchanged life for divine eternity with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 21, 2016. Curtis confessed Christ early in life and joined First Baptist Missionary Church under the leadership of Pastor Melvin Clark. As a late teen Curtis joined the U.S. Army...

Louise Bell

Sep 19, 2016

BELL Florence Louise "Weasie" Bell Born July 22, 1943, Louise died Monday, August 29, 2016 in a local hospital with an angelic look of pure joy on her face, maybe seeing the glow of God's heavenly light fill her room as she joined her parents, T.D. and Florence Bell. A devout Catholic she chose to follow His ways and...

Geremy Bowden

Sep 18, 2016

Geremy "Buckwheat" Lloyd Bowden Jan. 28, 1991-Sept. 18, 2016 On the evening of September 18, 2016, Geremy was called home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ. Geremy was born in Mobile, AL on January 28, 1991. Geremy was a graduate of Theodore High School and also attended Bishop State Community College. Geremy was a beloved son, brother, nephew,...

Otha Hughes, Jr.

Sep 18, 2016

HUGHES, Jr. Otha N. Hughes, Jr., a native of Anniston, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Mr. Hughes was a retired Commercial Driver. He is survived by his sister, Rhonda Hughes and other relatives. Funeral services will be held from Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 12...

Frank Dickens

Sep 18, 2016

DICKENS July 7, 1979-Sept. 18, 2016 Frank Daniel Dickens, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the age of 37. He is survived by his wife, Casey Bell Dickens; his father, James Dwight (Pam) Dickens; his mother, Cindy Jean Baber Yates; three sons, Christopher, Matthew, and Justin Dickens and their mother, Stephanie...

Sharon Williams

Sep 17, 2016

Sharon Elaine Williams April 2, 1941- September 17, 2016 A native of Sheridan NY and resident of Mobile died on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the age of 75. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 54...

Dorothy Johnson

Sep 17, 2016

March 14, 1934- Sept 17, 2016 Dorothy Hartzog Johnson, 82, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at The Fellowship Home in Valdosta, Georgia. Mrs. Johnson was born as the youngest of eighteen children on March 14, 1934, in Barbour County, Alabama, to the late Yancy and Mary Georgia Hartzog. A long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama, she came to...

Curmey Dowell, Sr.

Sep 16, 2016

DOWELL, Sr. Curmey Devoy Dowell, Sr., a native of Fairfield, Texas and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Friday, September 16, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ann Dowell and son, Devon Dowell and brothers and sisters, James Dowell, Curtis Dowell and Pizzel Dowell. He is survived by three children, Lola (Earl) McGallagher, Devoy...

Lavaine Wainwright

Sep 15, 2016

The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this time of bereavement.

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Tuesday, September 20, 2016 10 - 12:00 PM Service Funeral Service Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040...