Obituaries

John Sims Jr

Jul 1, 2024

John Benjamin "Bo" Sims Jr., aged 72, passed away on July 1, 2024, in Mobile, Alabama. Born on December 27, 1951, in Delhi, Louisiana

Bo is survived by his children, John Benjamin Sims III (Garrell Murdock), Melanie Ann Sims, and Amy Sims Taylor (Rusty Taylor); his siblings, Winfield Scott Hancock Sims, Cheryl Sims, Sheila Kistler, and Michelle Sims Payne;...

Janice Gandy

Jun 30, 2024

Janice Mitchell Gandy



April 13, 1946 - June 30, 2024



A celebration of Janice Gandy's wonderful life as a scholar, traveler, mother,

wife, and sharer of her vast knowledge of history, culture, art history and

birds of the world both in the university classroom and on social media

reaching around the globe.

Janice grew up in Denver, Colorado,...

Valdez Jackson

Jun 27, 2024

Valdez Danner Jackson was born May 14, 1931, in Meridian, Mississippi and died peacefully on June 27, 2024 at Saad’s Hospice Retreat in Mobile, Alabama, surrounded by loved ones.

Val was the second of four children born to Tiny Pearl Danner and George Danner. She was preceded in death by her dear sister, Ina Herrington, and her beloved husband of fifty-one...

Larry Stringer

Jun 26, 2024

Larry Rodric Stringer, age 75, a resident of Dothan, Alabama, passed away on June 26th, 2024. Larry was born April 13th, 1949, in Greenville, Alabama. He graduated from Satsuma High School in 1967 and graduated with an associate's degree in diesel mechanics from what is now known as Bishop State College.

Larry is preceded in death by; his mother,...

Richard Pennington

Jun 22, 2024

Richard "Dick" M. Pennington entered his eternal rest June 22, 2024, with his family by his side at The Retreat By SAAD Hospice. He was a native of New Albany, Indiana but a resident of Mobile for over sixty-five years. He was the retired Chairman of the Board of Mobile Memorial Gardens and founding partner of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral...

Cynthia Nolen

Jun 20, 2024

Cynithia Diane (Shaw) Nolen, age 59, passed away on June 20, 2024, in Mobile, AL. She was born in Greenwood, MS on August 20, 1964, to parents Travis Shaw and Barbara Johnson.

Mrs. Nolen was a graduate of the class of 1983 from Strider Academy in Charleston, MS. She was a dedicated homemaker who proudly homeschooled her two children,...

Dorothy Sealy

Jun 20, 2024

Dorothy Nell Sealy, a resident of Daphne, AL and a native of Montrose, MS, passed away in Coral Springs, FL at the age of 90 June 20,2024.

She had numerous jobs throughout her life but enjoyed being a homemaker and attending both Assembly of God or Baptist Churches. She was a devoted wife, mother and caregiver to all.

She...

Sivantha Suon

Jun 20, 2024

Sivantha Suon was a devoted wife to the late Sanh Suon and beloved mother of Taravuth, Michael and the late Larry Suon. She surpassed many hardships and made countless sacrifices in her life, but remained selfless, hardworking, and compassionate. As a grandmother, her kindhearted nature was evident in her time spent loving, caring, and indulging her grandchildren. Even more, she...

Timothy Rose

Jun 19, 2024

Timothy Brian Rose, a resident of Mobile, AL and native of Morgantown, WV passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday June 19,2024 in Bay Minette, AL at the age of 63. Tim was a US Army Veteran of 14 years and was honorably discharged as non-commissioned officer Sergeant First Class Rose. Tim was a great man with a big smile...

Elias Mink  Jr

Jun 19, 2024

Elias Allen Mink, Jr, 80, of Coden, Alabama passed away on June 19, 2024.

Elias was born on December 5, 1943, to Elias and Ida Mink in Whistler, Alabama.

Elias was a commercial fisherman since 1965 and loved country music, woodworking and boat building. He was a gun and knife enthusiast, but his true love was his family...

Sally Meservey

Jun 18, 2024

Sally Barnes Meservey, age 76, passed away in Mobile, AL on June 18, 2024. She was born in Alabama on November 23, 1947, to Siegfried and Dorothy Barnes. Ms. Salley was passionate about spending time in her garden enjoying her roses, her 1964 GTO, Alabama football and spending time with her son and life-long friends. 

She was preceded in death by...

John Moralis

Jun 17, 2024

John Peter Moralis of Mobile, Alabama, fell asleep in the Lord on June 17, 2024. He is the devoted husband of Betty Lou (Strohman), loving father of Rachel, and her husband Joshua Fillingim and Stacy and her husband Randy Johnson. He is the proud Pappou (grandfather) of Brady, Jack, and Sarah. John is the loving brother of his siblings, Angela...

Mary Ruth Todd

Jun 16, 2024

Mary Ruth Duren Todd, 96 years, a native of Tuscaloosa and resident of Chickasaw, Alabama, was called home to our Lord Sunday, June 16, 2024. Mary was a wonderful homemaker who immensely enjoyed cooking and feeding family and friends. Her cornbread and fried okra are still the talk of the family.

She was preceded in death by her parents...

Jacquline Angle

Jun 13, 2024

Jacquline Sue Childs Angle found herself in the arms of the Lord at 10:30 am on June 13, 2024 after a long battle with her health. 

 Jacquie was born in Austin, Texas on October 3, 1957. Her father, James Ferrell Childs, was briefly stationed there. Luckily, her mother, Louise, was able to move closer to home after James’ deployment to Guam...

Jimmy Clackler, Sr.

Jun 12, 2024

Jimmy Ray Clackler, Sr age 84, passed away on June 12, 2024. He was born and raised in Clanton, Alabama but was a long-time resident of Theodore, Alabama. He enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 and served as an ammunition specialist. During his time in the Army, he was stationed in Korea after the Korean War....

Travis Kenneth Sellers

Jun 12, 2024

Travis Kenneth Sellers, age 81, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Mobile, AL. He was born August 31, 1942, in Gilbert Town, AL and a longtime resident of Semmes, AL.

Mr. Sellers was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Sellers and his son, Nathan Sellers.

He is survived by his sons; Ken Sellers, Steven and...

Helen Cordner Tomlin

Jun 10, 2024

A native of Sparta, Wis. and a resident of Mobile, AL since 1952, died at home on June 10, 2024, at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence "Bobby\Skeeter" Tomlin and daughter Marilyn Tomlin.

She is survived by one son, Robert Tomlin (Glenda), and one daughter, Marsha Anderson (Buddy). Grandchildren Robbie Tomlin, Andy...

Reba Paulette "Polly" Thomas

Jun 9, 2024

Reba Paulette Willard Thomas, affectionately known at Polly or Meme, passed away on June 9, 2024 at the age of 77.

Polly was born on October 14, 1946 in Mobile, AL to Himon and Mary Celess Willard.

Polly was a long-standing member of Day Spring Baptist Church. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, Jesus, and the Alabama Crimson Tide. She was...

Ralph Avis Walker

Jun 8, 2024

Ralph Avis Walker, age 85, passed away on June 8, 2024, in the comfort of his home. Mr. Walker worked for International Paper Company for 43 years before retiring. He was a Deacon of First Baptist Church of Creola and served as Councilman of Creola for 12 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping when he wasn’t spending time with...

Deryck Bell

Jun 6, 2024

Mr. Deryck Paul Bell, age 61, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 39 years, Sheila Neece Bell, his loving daughter, Valerie Bell Moore (Coleman), and two beautiful granddaughters, Sonny Bell Moore and Mary Barton Moore. He will be missed and forever loved by his family and friends. Deryck...