Obituaries

James Moran

Apr 3, 2016

MORAN Feb. 11, 1935-Apr. 3, 2016 James Ronald "Ronnie" Moran, a longtime resident of Grand Bay, AL, died Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the age of 81. He retired from International Paper after over 40 years of service. He is a former member of two mystic societies; former Girl Scout troop leader; was the "neighborhood Santa"; and an avid...

Jessie Kanaly

Apr 1, 2016

Oct. 28, 1927-April 1, 2016 Jessie L."Granny" Kanaly, a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Friday. She was preceded in death by her son, John "Boo" Kanaly III. She is survived by her children, Jeanine (Randy) Gresham, Sherrye (Jim) Willmann and Vicki Kanaly; one sister, Verna Dean Touchstone; four grandchildren, Rob (Tammaney) Willmann, Cherokee (Keith) Carlson, Stephen (Jill) Willmann...

Rosemary Primeaux

Apr 1, 2016

Rosemary Louise Smith Primeaux, a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother to three generations, passed away on April 1, 2016 at the age of 98. She was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on June 22, 1917 to Mary Jeanette Kaough and John Andrew Munzer-Smith. She has lived in Mobile since 1955, having moved from Seguin, Texas. Rosemary was preceded...

Rita Schlecht

Mar 31, 2016

Rita Gasperino Schlecht of Mobile, age 89, passed away at a local hospital on March 31, 2016. A native of New Britain, Connecticut, she grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where she graduated from Olney High School and Pierce College. She later met and married Stan, her beloved husband of 44 years. They lived in New London, Connecticut and Vallejo,...

Thomas Murphy

Mar 29, 2016

MURPHY June 17, 1957-March 29, 2016 THOMAS SHAWN MURPHY, a longtime resident of Irvington, AL, died Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the age of 58. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus Edward Murphy and Carol Ann Blackmon Murphy; and his sister, C. Leslie Murphy Crawford. His survivors include two daughters, Carma...

Denise Harvey

Mar 26, 2016

Sunrise, October 18, 1960 - Sunset, March 26, 2016 Mrs. Denise B. Harvey, age 55, departed this life on March 26, 2016 at a local hospital in Mobile, Al after a long term illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Brown Jr.; daughter, Corelle Narene Brown; grandson, De'Maryous Shontez Harvey. Mrs. Harvey was born on October...

Peggy Fuller

Mar 25, 2016

FULLER Peggy Jo Fuller, a native of Gordo, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Friday, March 25, 2016. She retired from Delchamps after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Jasper Fuller, Jr. She is survived by four children, Joe (Roselyn) Fuller, Jeff (Janet) Fuller, Bob (Marianne) Fuller and Clara...

Stephen Fore, Jr.

Mar 25, 2016

Stephen Nelson Fore Jr. ( Sept. 5, 1933 - Mar. 25, 2016) - Nelson died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Hybart, AL. to Steve and Vivian Fore. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Lonnie Fore. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn Simmons Fore; his...

Louis Brandt

Mar 25, 2016

BRANDT March 25, 2016 Louis H. Brandt, a native of Dauphin Island, AL and a lifelong resident of Mobile County, died on Friday. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eula Inez Brandt and son, Marcus Brandt. Mr. Brandt is survived by his wife, Dorothy June Brandt; two daughters, Patricia (Donnie) Wesley and Delores Brandt; one sister,...

Aaron Regan

Mar 24, 2016

REGAN March 24, 2016 Aaron A. Regan, a native of Excel, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Thursday. Mr. Regan was retired from Operating Engineers Local 653. He was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen Regan. He is survived by two daughters, Teresa J. Regan and Sherry (Philip) Straub; two grandchildren, Shelly Bosarge and Blakeley...

Robert Bond

Mar 24, 2016

Mr. Robert Derwin Bond, turned 100 years old on February 22. Mr. Bond passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at a local hospital. He was a former member of Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church from the 1950's until its closing. He was a current member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. He served in the US Army during...

Ann Ryals

Mar 22, 2016

Ann M "Anita" Ryals, a longtime resident of Mobile, AL died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 83. Her survivors include her loving husband of 65 years, Charles Ryals Sr.; two daughters, Sandra Shell and Linda (Charley) Geary; one son Charles (Karen) Ryals Jr; two brothers Michael Mariscal and Louie Mariscal; one...

Inez Nassar

Mar 20, 2016

NASSAR Inez Blanton Nassar, a native of Perdido, Alabama, and a longtime resident of Mobile and Semmes, died on Sunday, March 20, 2016. She had been employed by Scott Paper for many years. She is survived by three children, Doris (Harry) Parnell, Ray (Claudia) Blanton and Wanda Sands; two sisters, Allie V. Odom and Evie T. Welch one brother,...

Irble Branaman

Mar 20, 2016

BRANAMAN Mar. 15, 1925-Mar. 20, 2016 Irble Vaughn King Branaman, longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born March 15, 1925 in Glenmora, LA and was the only daughter of Mac and Hattie Chaney King. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Tillman's Corner, and was very...

Albert Mckinnell, Sr.

Mar 17, 2016

A. Earl McKinnell, Sr., age 75, a native of Mobile and a resident of the Dawes community, passed away on March 17, 2016 at a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, George McKinnell & Thelma Miller McKinnell, and sister Lucille Hensley. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Cynthia Adams McKinnell, four children...

Billy Walley

Mar 16, 2016

Billy Carl Walley, Senior Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Retired) 8/1/1931 - 3/16/2016, a native of Piave, MS was preceded by his parents, Willaim C, and Selma Walley, brothers, Stafford Ray Walley, Hugh Stanley Walley and Edwin Wright Walley and stepsons Eugene Mabry and George Wayne Mabrey. He is survived by his wife, Inell Orrell Walley of Mobile, sons,...

Genevieve Johnson

Mar 14, 2016

JOHNSON Feb. 18, 1927-Mar. 14, 2016 Genevieve Johnson, lived in Mobile for most of her life and resided in St. Elmo, AL for the last 13 years. Mrs. Johnson was a member of St. Catherine's Parish for over 67 years. She lived in Siena Vista for over 50 years and was a member of the Garden Club for as...

Charles Whatley

Mar 12, 2016

WHATLEY July 23, 1944-Mar. 12, 2016 Charles Lamb Whatley, 71, of Wilmer, AL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Born on July 23, 1944 in Monroe, LA as Charles Thurman, and adopted by Lloyd and Sue Lamb Whatley, he lived most of his life in the Mobile, AL and Leakesville, MS area. Charles was a passionate man...

Giles Rhodey

Mar 11, 2016

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Wednesday, March 16, 2016 12 - 2:00 PM Service Graveside Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Wednesday, March 16, 2016 2:00 PM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Katie Coulson

Mar 10, 2016

COULSON Oct. 7, 1959-Mar. 10, 2016 Katie Bernice Farley Coulson, a native of Dayton, TN and longtime resident of Theodore, AL, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the age of 56. Katie was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Carl Farley and Ruth...