Obituaries

Sybil Wright

Sybil Wright

Oct 4, 2016

WRIGHT May 15, 1927-Oct. 4, 2016 Sybil Yvonne Frasier Wright, a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the age of 89. Mrs. Wright retired as Assistant City Editor of the Mobile Press-Register. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cecil Curtis Wright, Jr.; her son, Cecil Curtis Wright, III; and her...

William Carley

William Carley

Oct 3, 2016

CARLEY Aug. 11, 1934-Oct. 3, 2016 William Edward Carley, a lifelong resident of the Fowl River Community, died Monday, October 3, 2016 at the age of 82. He was a retired mechanic for the City of Mobile. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaines Joseph Carley and Maggie Stevenson Carley; his wife, Helen Louise Stiltner Carley; his...

Donald Thompson

Donald Thompson

Oct 3, 2016

THOMPSON Oct. 3, 2016 Donald Edward Thompson, a native of Birmingham, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL died on Monday. He was a member of Local 119, Plumbers and Steamfitters, Past Master of Spring Hill Lodge # 896 F&AM, US Army Veteran and a longtime member of Christ United Methodist Church. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death...

Gerald Husby

Gerald Husby

Oct 1, 2016

HUSBY Aug. 16, 1929-Oct. 1, 2016 Gerald Lee "Jerry" Husby, a lifetime resident of Theodore, AL, died Saturday, October 1, 2016. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. Jerry served as a Corporal in the US Air Force and retired from South Central Bell after 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Eulene Norris

Eulene Norris

Oct 1, 2016

NORRIS Apr. 7, 1929-Oct. 1, 2016 Eulene Kyte Norris died peacefully in her sleep on October 1, 2016. She was born April 7, 1929 in Canoe, AL and moved to Mobile, AL at age 6 with her parents, John W. Kyte, Sr. and Ina Cruitt Kyte. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Palmer D. Norris;...

Mary Brown

Mary Brown

Oct 1, 2016

June7, 1931- October 1, 2016 Mary Helen Travis Brown passed away while at home Saturday October 1, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved by many friends. Her genuine candid "thoughts and opinions" will be missed by all of those that knew and loved her. Mary influenced many young men, working...

John Littlepage

John Littlepage

Sep 30, 2016

LITTLEPAGE Feb. 9, 1923-Sept. 30, 2016 John Henry Littlepage, a resident of Saraland, AL, died Friday peacefully at home holding hands with his wife of 70 years, Claudine (Skelton) and his only child Vicki Littlepage. Honored to do service for his country in the U. S. Army during WWII in both European and Pacific theaters with honorable discharge as...

Marion Flowers

Marion Flowers

Sep 30, 2016

FLOWERS Dec. 5, 1930-Sept. 30, 2016 Marion Lewis Flowers-a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama died peacefully in her sleep on September 30, 2016. She will be remembered for her outgoing personality by all who knew her. She graduated from Murphy High School in 1949, Mrs. Flowers worked at Brookley Air Force Base. She retired from Teledyne Continental...

Virginia Williams

Virginia Williams

Sep 29, 2016

WILLIAMS Sept. 29, 1928-Sept. 18, 2016 Virginia Ruth Hendon Williams, a native of Carbon Hill, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde Conley Hendon and Pauline Frances Walton Hendon; and her husband, John Edward Williams. Virginia was an only child...

Chance Ollhoft

Chance Ollhoft

Sep 29, 2016

Chance is survived by his father, Terry Ollhoft; his sister, Terri Ollhoft; his brother, Chase Williams; his daughter, Raina Ollhoft and her mother, Chance's life love, Megan Raines with Raina's sister Aurora Raines. Also left behind are those raised as his siblings; Mercie Rees, Devin Rees, and Cory Rees; his grandmother, Virginia Ollhoft and numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins....

Mildred Frase

Mildred Frase

Sep 29, 2016

FRASE Mrs. Mildred M. Frase, a native of Long Street, LA and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Thursday, September 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Frase, and her sons, Marion and Roger. She is survived by grandchildren, great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services will be held from Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral...

Horace Higdon, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...