Obituaries

Mary Freeland

Mar 10, 2016

Freeland, Mary Virginia Pollard 90, of Mobile, Alabama passed away peacefully Thursday March 10, 2016. For the last several years she has been a resident of Benton House Assisted Living in Newnan, Georgia where her son and his family live. Mary loved the Lord and her family and she proved it in many ways over her 90 years. She...

Catherine Greer

Mar 9, 2016

Catherine Louise Greer- A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at the age of 68. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse A. Greer, Sr. and Mary Louise Robinson Greer; one brother, Jesse A. Greer, Jr. She is survived by two sisters, Cindy (Tim) Mann and Sheila Ann Greer Herndon. Funeral...

Mary Hobson

Mar 8, 2016

HOBSON Mar. 11, 1928-Mar. 8, 2016 Mary Alice Wiygul Gaston Hobson, a native of Nettleton, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died peacefully at the age of 87 at her home that she loved on Dog River. She was a longtime member of Government Street Presbyterian Church; a graduate of Spring Hill College, a graduate of the University...

Leslie Wilson

Mar 7, 2016

WILSON Jan. 31, 1939-Mar. 7, 2016 Leslie James Wilson, a native of Dromona, Northern Ireland and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, March 7, 2016 after a brief illness at the age of 77. He was retired after many years of service from Kadant, formerly Gauld Equipment. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Wilson and...

Edna Stinson

Mar 6, 2016

Service Graveside Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Saturday, March 12, 2016 12:00 PM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Mavis Werneth

Mar 6, 2016

WERNETH March 6, 2016 Mrs. Mavis L. Werneth, also known as "Ms Hilton"' age 91. A native of Mobile, AL, died on March 6, 2016 in Crystal River, FL. She was a member of Semmes First Baptist Church and the owner/operator of the "Hilton Motel" on Government Blvd. in Mobile from 1957 to 1980. She was preceded in death...

Roger Hammond

Mar 5, 2016

HAMMOND Roger Dale Hammond, a native of Laurel, MS and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was retired from the Alabama National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Linda Maddox Hammond; three children, Charles "Bubba" (Stephanie) Bassenger, Crislan R.J. (Susie) Bassenger and Roger Le'Von Clark Hammond; four grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other...

Nelda Bailey

Mar 3, 2016

Nelda Ruth Bailey Sept 13, 1933-March 3, 2016- A native of Comanche, TX and resident of Mobile, AL died on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the age of 82. She is survived by a son, Rick (Celeste) Bailey; daughter, Sherry (Patrick) Tarrant; grandchildren, Sabrina (Chance) Smith, Kim (Lyle) Callaway, Katie Tarrant, Clayton and Wes Bailey; great grandchildren, Blain, Bailey...

Mary Powell

Mar 3, 2016

POWELL March 3, 2016 Mary Elizabeth Powell, a native of Maben, MS and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Thursday. Mrs. Powell was preceded in death by her father, Andrew Clardy, mother Jewell Crowson Clardy, step-mother, Plummie Clardy, daughter, Susie Powell and brothers, John Whitt and Boyd Clardy. She is survived by her husband, Rufus Powell, Jr.; daughter,...

James Williams

Mar 2, 2016

WILLIAMS James Erwin Williams, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died on Tuesday, March 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his sons, Jerry and Johnny Williams and daughter, Roseanne Price. He is survived by his nephew, Mark Williams; two step-daughters, Melanie Scogin and Ute McPherson; seven grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services will be held from...

Brenda Sapp

Mar 1, 2016

SAPP Aug. 5, 1946-Mar. 1, 2016 Brenda Joyce Bedsole Sapp, age 69, went home to be with our Lord and Savior in the early morning of Tuesday, March 1, 2016. Born in Jasper, AL on August 5, 1946, she lived the majority of her life in Mobile, AL. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend....

Mary Hamilton

Mar 1, 2016

Mrs. Mary Gayle Hamilton 8/16/1946 - 3/1/2016 On March 1, 2016, Mrs. Hamilton died suddenly in her home. She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Dennis Lee Hamilton, daughter Brenda (Bart) Russell, son Bill (Lisa) Hamilton, grandchildren Dillon (Brandi) Starkey, Patrick Russell, Abigail Hamilton and great-grandchildren Brooke Starkey, Melanie Davis, and Joshua Starkey. A Memorial Service will...

Keith Winkler

Feb 28, 2016

Keith Winkler, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama died peacefully on Sunday, February 28, at the age of 90. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lyle Anton and Eugenia R. Winkler and his brother Thomas Lyle Winkler. Mr. Winkler served his country honorably in the United States Army as a Staff Sargent during World War...

Joseph Swann

Feb 28, 2016

SWANN Feb. 28, 2016 Joseph R. Swann, a native of Isney, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, died Sunday. He is survived by his wife, Carol Swann; son, Brandon Swann; stepchildren, Tony Boone and JoAnn (Joey) Potts; Christina Slade; seven grandchildren, Seth, Zachary, Caleb, Juliana, Abby, Bella and Henry "Blinky". Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March...

Charles Boggan

Feb 27, 2016

BOGGAN Dec. 27, 1928-Feb. 27, 2016 Charles A. Boggan, a native of Andalusia, AL and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the age of 87. He was a homebuilder and, in the late 1960's, was named "Builder of the Year". He was known for a good personality, a big heart and a love of...

Willodeyne Johnson

Feb 26, 2016

JOHNSON July 20, 1923-Feb. 26, 2016 Willodeyne Margaret Sasser Johnson, a native of the Dixie Community and resident of Mobile, AL since 1945, died Friday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie James Sasser and Margaret Fuqua Sasser Harrison; her husband, Willie Morgan Johnson and a daughter-in-law, Janice Colleen...

William Jones

Feb 25, 2016

JONES Jan. 11, 1933-Feb. 25, 2016 William Robert Jones, known to all as "Bill", was called home Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Mobile, AL. Bill was born January 11, 1933 in Greenville, SC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth Stanton Jones; his parents, Annie Elizabeth Harris Jones and Robert Alton Jones; his brother,...

Alma Knott

Feb 24, 2016

Alma W. Knott, 91, passed away on February 24, 2016 in Vancleave, MS. She was born in Vineland, AL on June 30, 1924. Mrs. Knott was very active in her church. She enjoyed sharing her testimony and love for Jesus Christ with others. Mrs. Knott was truly a family oriented lady that enjoyed visiting with all relatives. Mrs. Knott...

Carroll Nix

Feb 23, 2016

NIX May 17, 1941-Feb. 23, 2016 Carroll Thomas Nix, born May 17, 1941, departed this life February 23, 2016 at the age of 74. He was a native of Henderson, TN and longtime resident of Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glover Nix and Johnnie Beene Nix; two brothers, Elmo Nix and Doyle Nix and...

Johnnie Grovenstein

Feb 21, 2016

GROVENSTEIN Johnnie Austin Grovenstein, Sr., 93, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Johnnie was born and raised in Rincon, Georgia and was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. He fought and served during World War II and was honorably discharged as a Private. A retired salesman and business owner he was a longtime resident of Mobile, most...