Obituaries

Mary Powell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dorothy Martin

Dorothy Martin

Feb 21, 2016

Dorothy Leslie Martin Dorothy "Dot" Martin, 91, arrived in her heavenly home on February 21, 2016. She was born on December 21, 1924 to the late Albert and Josephine Leslie of Kushla, Alabama. Her three brothers and one sister, Albert Leslie Jr, Arthur Leslie, Bob Leslie and Joclaire Leslie (Leon) preceded her in death. Dot went to Murphy High...

Anthony Dema, Jr

Anthony Dema, Jr

Feb 20, 2016

Anthony Joseph Dema, Jr. (known as" A. J.") - Sept 30, 1946- February 20, 2016- A beloved husband and father passed away at the age of 69 surrounded by his family. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Anthony Joseph Dema, Sr. and the late Catherine Gioia. He was the grandson of the late Lena Gioia....

Skyler Russell

Skyler Russell

Feb 19, 2016

Skyler Michele Russell born November 19, 2015 passed peacefully in the loving arms of her parents and Gained her angel wings February 19, 2016. Skyler is The daughter of Bria Mills and James Russell. During her time on earth she was very loved and touched the lives of many. She was welcomed with open arms into God's kingdom by...

Paul Parker

Paul Parker

Feb 19, 2016

PARKER Feb. 19, 2016 Paul Owen Parker, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died on Friday. Mr. Parker was the oldest member of Hollinger's Island Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret Davis Parker; his wives, Miriam Parker and Eugenia Parker and one brother, Robert E. Parker. Mr. Parker is survived by...

Clarence Dickerson, Sr.

Clarence Dickerson, Sr.

Feb 18, 2016

DICKERSON Clarence Alan Dickerson, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile County, AL, died on Thursday, February 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Wilma Whitaker Dickerson and his father-in-law Ernest "Tank" Busby. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Dickerson; one son, A.J. Dickerson; mother-in-law, Ann Busby; brother and sisters, Paul Dickerson, Pam...

Theral Mcbride

Theral Mcbride

Feb 17, 2016

McBRIDE Sept. 24, 1924-Feb. 17, 2016 Theral Scoffield McBride, resided in Mobile, AL, though he was native to Goodway, AL. He served in the North African European Theater during World War II. Theral passed away at home with his family at the age of 91. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Alice (Rowland) McBride, his...

Sharon Huskey

Sharon Huskey

Feb 17, 2016

Sharon Odain Huskey- A native of Little Rock, AR and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the age of 67. Mrs. Huskey was a member of the Joyful Noise Sunday School Class and avid church goer at Tillmans Corner First Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Jodi (Jimmy) Burt; son, Jason (Eliza)...

Alexis Downey

Alexis Downey

Feb 14, 2016

DOWNEY, Aug. 14, 1948-Feb. 14. 2016 Alexis Cecilia Downey, a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex Gray Downey, Sr. and Alice Mae Hamilton Downey; her sister, Wilda Downey Dedrick and brother-in-law, Don Dedrick Sr. Her survivors include her sisters, Alice M....