Obituaries

Joel Smith

Nov 6, 2015

SMITH Oct. 31, 1950-Nov. 6, 2015 Joel Crawford Smith, a native and resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, November 6, 2015 at a local hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernie Ray Smith and Betty Sue Collier Smith. His survivors include two brothers, Marcus Collier (Debra) Smith and Timothy Gary (Susan) Smith; one sister, Pamela Susan...

Betty Daniels

Nov 6, 2015

DANIELS Mar. 7, 1947-Nov. 6, 2015 Betty Lou Picard Daniels, a native of Gulfport, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, November 6, 2015 at the age of 68. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Trifelly Picard and Rose Lanclos Picard. Her survivors include her husband, Eugene Leon Daniels, Jr.; her son, Scott (April...

Joe Kempner

Nov 6, 2015

KEMPNER Feb. 12, 1923-Nov. 6, 2015 Joe William Kempner, a native of Oak Grove, AL and current resident of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, November 6, 2015 at the age of 92. He was a former member of Dauphin Island Baptist Church. Joe served in the US Air Force for over 20 years and retired as Master Sergeant. He also...

Betty Morgan

Nov 4, 2015

MORGAN Dec. 4, 1946-Nov. 4, 2015 Betty Huffman Morgan, 68, formerly of Mobile, AL, passed away in Boerne, TX on 4 November 2015. Betty was born at Eglin Air Force Base, FL to Vernon and Dorothy Huffman. She was preceded in death by both parents. Betty is survived by one sister, Sue (Joe) Cantu and one brother, Ken (Terri)...

Christine Tinnea

Nov 3, 2015

TINNEA Aug. 22, 1940-Nov. 3, 2015 Christine Dina Tinnea, a native of Germany and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the age of 75. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gustav Meisel and Karolina Michel Meisel, and her husband, Wayne Houston Tinnea. Her survivors include her daughter, Carola C. (Bobby) Glidewell; her...

Jack Robertson

Nov 2, 2015

JACK ROBERTSON Born: 04-19-36 in Newton, Iowa Died: 11-02-2015 in Mobile, Al Jack is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, JoAnn; daughter, Laurie (Bob) Chandler and son, Daniel (Donna) Robertson. Five grandchildren- Sharon (Buck) Moses, Adam (Ellen) Robertson, Jeff (Kayla) Chandler, Amy (Evan) Burdette and Austin (Alana) Robertson. Four great grandchildren- Ivey Moses, Colby Moses, Orry Burdette...

Billie Talmadge

Nov 2, 2015

TALMAGE Jan. 18, 1932-Nov. 2, 2015 Billie Frances Mechanic Talmage, a native of Omar, WV and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at the age of 83. Billie was a longtime member of the Crafty Critters at Hollinger's Island Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Mike Mechanic and Opal Inez...

Patsey Johnston

Oct 31, 2015

Patsey Ann Johnston- A native of Granite City, IL and resident of Semmes, Al died on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the age of 79. She is survived by her children, Victor Johnston, Michael Johnston, Bobby Johnston and Theresa (Stephen) Charlton; one sister, Marie Reeves; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from Mobile Memorial Gardens...

William Leech

Oct 30, 2015

No picture for folders or portrait LEECH, SR. Sept. 11, 1921-Oct. 30, 2015 William Herbert Leech Sr, 94, born to the late Leslie Earl and Mabel Crusius Leech of Mobile AL, passed away in the care of Shirley Rodeffer of Weyers Cave. He attended McGill Institute high school in Mobile before serving in the WW II US Army Engineers,...

Laura Gause

Oct 29, 2015

GAUSE Oct. 29, 2015 Laura Gause, a native of Gulfport, MS and a resident of Eight Mile, died on Thursday. She is survived by three children, Joshua Apraham, Zacharia Brown and Hope Brown; parents, Eston and Sherryl Gause; one brother, Jarrod Gause and other relatives. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 12 noon in...

Clayton Neese

Oct 28, 2015

Clayton Leroy Neese-A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Neese. He is survived three daughters, Susan (Bobby) Amonett, Brenda (Paul) Richardson and Tina Johnson (Ricky); one brother, Harry (Gene) Neese, Jr; two sisters, Lucile McConnell and Mary Guthery; seven...

Juanita Nolin

Oct 28, 2015

Juanita Kingsley Nolin, a native of Bayou La Batre, AL and resident of Mobile died on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at the age of 87. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Nolin; two daughters, Shelia (Gary) Johnson and Karen Grosskopf (Steve); five siblings, George Chavers, Walter (Christine) Chavers, Fred (Betty) Chavers, Lucia Castaldi and Jeri (John) Tuck; three...

Tommy Hughes

Oct 28, 2015

Mr. Tommy R. Hughes, a native of Crenshaw, Mississippi and a longtime resident of Mobile County, Alabama residing in Grand Bay, died on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. He retired after 36 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and retired recently after 20 years at Lowe's. Mr. Hughes was preceded in death by his parents, Elton Curtis Hughes...

Edward Lyons, Sr.

Oct 27, 2015

LYONS Oct. 27, 2015 Edward Joseph Lyons, Sr., 64, beloved father, passed away on Tuesday. He is survived by his children Amy Lyons Burke (Matthew), Edward Joseph Lyons, Jr., Daniel Tanner Lyons, and their Mother Melanie T. Lyons of Birmingham, Alabama. He was expecting his first grandchild, Jude Francis Burke, in late February. He is also survived by brothers,...

Kathrin Grice

Oct 27, 2015

Kathrin "Kathy" McKendree Grice, 63, passed away October 27, 2015 in Mobile, Al. Visitation will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens on October 30, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Reverend Doug Baker will be officiating the service at 12:00 in the Mobile Memorial Gardens chapel. Kathy was born in Opelika, Alabama to Pete and Myra McKendree on...

Thomas Grace

Oct 27, 2015

GRACE October 27, 2015 Thomas Terry Grace, a native of Ft. Smith, AR and a longtime resident of Mobile, died on Tuesday. Mr. Grace was active in many many local organizations. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Grace. He is survived by his son, James Grace; daughter, Carol Grace (Cole) Judd; two grandchildren, Linda Judd and...

Lenora Simmons

Oct 27, 2015

Lenora Euphemia Simmons (Femie) was born March 7, 1924 in Marion, AL. She was raised in a large family and was one of 10 children. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Donald E. Simmons and sons Ronald and Daniel. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susie Simmons Clontz and Ron Clontz, grandson Jason Clontz and...

Joseph Flowers

Oct 26, 2015

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Thursday, October 29, 2015 9 - 10:00 AM Service Graveside Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Thursday, October 29, 2015 10:00 AM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Sandra Jackson

Oct 25, 2015

Jackson Mrs. Sandra V. Jackson, died on Sunday October 25, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Volita Spencer. Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, Dewey Earl Jackson, Jr.; two sons, Danny (Angela) Jackson and Eric (Vickie) Jackson; two sisters, Joyce Ball and Anita Grace Tomlinson; one brother, Ralph S. Spencer, Jr.; three grandchildren...

Eleanor Johnson

Oct 24, 2015

Eleanor Diane Johnson, 63, of Mobile, Alabama, died on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Houston Hospice after a long battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully in the company of her family. Diane was born May 6 1952 in Mobile Alabama to Betty and JD Sargent. She graduated from Baker High School, and later attended classes at Auburn University....