Obituaries

Sep 25, 2015

CHAPMAN Aug. 16, 1937-Sept. 25, 2015 Carrie Lucille Evans Chapman, a native of Friendship, OH and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, September 25, 2015 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Evans and Lula Frances Bloomfield Evans; one son; three brothers and one sister. Her survivors include her husband of...

Sep 25, 2015

SIMS Sept. 25, 2015 Cherry Mae Simmons Sims, a native of Prichard, AL, left this life on Friday to join her husband, John Benjamin Sims, Sr., eldest son, Michael Eugene Sims and parents, Winfield SH and Abbie Lewis Simmons in glory. Born May 6, 1928, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Though she lived life simply,...

Sep 22, 2015

LYNCH Mrs. Artie Floee Lynch, a native of Appleton City, Missouri, and a longtime resident of Mobile County, Alabama, died on Tuesday. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, John E. Lynch; her parents, Elva Wirth Ridgway and Flo E. Paul-Ridgway, three brothers and one sister. She is survived by four children, John Michael(Susan)Lynch,...

Sep 22, 2015

Mary Catherine Heim McFadden - May 14, 1929 - September 22, 2015. Catherine McFadden, a native of Birmingham, Alabama and a longtime resident of Mobile, after a long illness laid down her cross and took up her crown at home in Daphne, Alabama, where she had lived for eleven years. She was preceded in death by her parents, George...

Sep 21, 2015

MOSKOWITZ Sept. 21, 2015 Maurice Moskowitz, a longtime resident of Mobile died on Monday. He had served in the US Army Air Corps during WW II and was retired from Civil Service. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Moskowitz; three children, Alfred A.(Paulette)Parden, Jr., Marcia P Golson and Dr. Stephen R.(Dearie)Parden; a sister, Helen Brown; two brothers, Herman...

Sep 20, 2015

CARPENTER Jan. 13, 1933-Sept. 20, 2015 Joyce Wade Carpenter, 82 of Semmes, AL passed away suddenly on Sunday. Joyce is preceded in death by her daughter, Peggy Wade Couey and her son Daniel Lee Wade and grandson, Eric Wade. Joyce is survived by her sister, Bonnie Hoffman and brother Ray Pouncy; son, Mike (Robin) Wade; and her daughters, Diane...

Sep 20, 2015

WEATHERLY August 9, 1955-September 20, 2015 Dennis Allen Weatherly, a native of Savannah, GA and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the age of 60. He was a US Coast Guard Veteran. Mr. Weatherly received his Bachelor's Degree from Armstrong State College in Savannah, GA and his Master's Degree in Vocational Education from the...

Sep 17, 2015

Ione Mathews Foreman-A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at the age of 70. Mrs. Foreman was a member of St. Dominic's Parrish and was retired from the Army Corps of Engineers. She was also a very devoted cat lover. She is survived by three children, John Foreman, Natalie Foreman and Brett (Florentina)...

Sep 17, 2015

PERRYMAN Sept. 15, 2015 Martha Jo Perryman. Our thoughts, prayers, sympathies go out to all the family of Martha Jo Perryman who passed away early Tuesday morning at 2:36 AM. "Grandmomma" was how she was known to everyone. Mrs. Perryman worked for 28 years at Gayfers as a Department Supervisor and active for 25 years in a local Mystic...

Sep 16, 2015

Margie Marie Pridgen Brannan the daughter of Iva Odom Pridgen and Frank Pridgen, was born on Nov 24, 1929. She passed from this world on Sep 16, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, husbands; Jack O Brannan Sr and Nathan Graham Sr. Sons, Jack O. Brannan Jr and George Michael Brannan. Margie is survived...

Sep 16, 2015

GARTMAN Nov. 2, 1942-Sept. 16, 2015 Edwin Clay Gartman, 72, a native of Fernbank, AL and longtime resident of Bayou La Batre, AL, died at home Wednesday, September 16, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, James Cecil Gartman and Nettie Fortner Gartman and his brother, Ricky Gartman. He is survived by his...

Sep 16, 2015

Sep 14, 2015

EVERETTE Sept. 14, 2015 Betty H. Everette, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on Monday. God blessed her with the love of two families. Born to Aaron and Mamie Hendrix and graciously shared with John and Gladys Bilbro. She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 56 years Andy and infant twin daughters; also...

Sep 13, 2015

Hugh Patchell Rice, Sr., a native of Jackson, AL and resident of Mobile, died on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at the age of 84. Mr. Rice was an employee of Eastern Airlines for 29 years and was a travel agent with Springdale Travel for 10 years. He was a religious and spiritual man all his life. He is survived...

Sep 12, 2015

SWANSON Albert James Swanson, a native of Dover, DE and current resident of Navarre, FL, died Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Andrew Swanson and Myrtle Virginia Tarbutton Swanson. His survivors include his wife, Barbara Alice Potts Swanson; his brother, Carl (Cathy) Swanson; two sisters, Deed Swanson...

Sep 12, 2015

Sherry Crenshaw Hall - age 74, born in Mobile, Alabama and a long-time resident of Semmes. She passed away on September 12, 2015, joining her "Honey" in Heaven on their 56th wedding anniversary. She was a 1959 graduate of Vigor High School, a faithful member for over fifty years, and Secretary of Kushla Bethany Baptist Church. Sherry loved spending...

Sep 11, 2015

CARTER Dec. 4, 1928-Sept. 11, 2015 Joe Burnell Carter, Sr. - a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, September 11, 2015 with his family by his side. He was a graduate of the University of South Alabama; joined the US Air Force in 1947, served in the conflict in Korea and retired after 20 years of service. He...

Sep 10, 2015

ROWELL Feb. 13, 1931-Sept. 10, 2015 Marshall Foch Rowell, a native of Canoe, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the age of 84. Mr. Rowell retired from GAF Materials after 27 years of service. He was a Korean War Veteran and served in the Army's 25th Infantry Division. He was preceded in...

Sep 10, 2015

Mrs. Odelle Thompson Robinson, age 86, a native of Edwardsville, Alabama and a resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on September 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Dean Robinson, Sr. She is survived by her two sons, Orin (Karen) Robinson, Dean (Lois) Robinson; sister, Ollie Mauk; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Private graveside...

Sep 10, 2015

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Shand, age 92. A native of Cordova, Alabama and a resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015. Mr. Shand retired from the US Air Force and from the US Postal Service in Niceville, FL. He is survived by his three children, John (Nanette) Shand, Linda Shand, Charlie (Dee Dee) Shand; eight grandchildren...