Obituaries

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...

Runelle Kirk

Sep 15, 2016

Runelle Jones Kirk -9/29/24 - 9/15/16 Mrs. Runelle Jones Kirk, a lifelong native of Mobile Alabama, went to be with the Lord on Thursday Sept 15, 2016, passing while peacefully at sleep in her home. She was 91 years old and had just celebrated her anniversary with her husband of 72 years, Walter Lester Kirk Jr. She lived a...

Faye Husby

Sep 14, 2016

Faye T. Husby, a native of Sulligent, Alabama, and long-time resident of Theodore, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at her home at the age of 78. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Leroy 'EO' Husby, Sr., son, Albert Leroy Husby, Jr., mother Edna Nolen Taylor, and father Marvin Cecil Taylor. She is survived by...

Joyce Douglas

Sep 14, 2016

DOUGLAS Joyce Loraine Douglas, a native and lifelong resident of the Mobile area, died on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. She is survived by her husband, James W. Douglas; one sister, Charlotte Ann Davis and other relatives. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 10:30 am from Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Visitation will start at...

Catherine May

Sep 14, 2016

Catherine Finch May March 22, 1930- September 14, 2016 A native of Grove Hill, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the age of 86. Mrs. May was a member of Government Street Baptist Church. She was retired as Deputy Chief Clerk of Circuit Court of Mobile County, Criminal Division. She was preceded...

James Bruhl, Sr.

Sep 13, 2016

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Wednesday, September 21, 2016 9 - 10:00 AM Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Wednesday, September 21, 2016 10:00 AM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

James Pringle, Sr.

Sep 13, 2016

PRINGLE, Sr. James Edward Pringle, Sr.,A lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at the age of 88. He was a member of Woodridge Baptist Church and was retired from Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding after many years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife,Doris Pringle and his parents, Robert Elsworth Pringle,...

Jean Green

Sep 12, 2016

GREEN May 4, 1923-Sept. 12, 2016 Jean Jernigan Green passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2016. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her five siblings and her parents, Hillery H. Jernigan and Lula H. Jernigan. She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Milton D. Green; two sons, J. Byron (Therese) Green and Ralph (Nancy) Green;...

Bernice Davis

Sep 12, 2016

DAVIS Sept. 12, 2016 Bernice Headrick Davis passed away on Monday at the age of 83. She was forever young, always the prankster, yet defender of the underdog. Like her mother, she enjoyed her plants (especially her ferns), gardening, and her home which she polished like a jewel while listening to her gospel music. More than anything else, she...

Bobby Anderson

Sep 12, 2016

Bobby Ray Anderson July 26, 1930- September 12, 2016 A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Gulf Shores, AL died on Monday, September 12, 2016 at the age of 86. Mr. Anderson was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from United Airlines. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loyce Jones Anderson and...