Obituaries

Eulene Engle

Sep 9, 2015

ENGLE Feb. 25, 1935-Sept. 9, 2015 Eulene Steele Engle, a native of Oak Grove, FL and current resident of Walnut Hill, FL, died peacefully at home Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon George Engle, Sr.; her parents, Bernie David Steele and Lena Godwin Steele; her sisters, Ruby...

Grace Purvis

Sep 8, 2015

PURVIS Nov. 2, 1936-Sept. 8, 2015 Grace Lee Purvis, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL died Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her parents, Inez Marie Gibson Harrell, Leroy Andrews and Lester Perry. Her survivors include her husband, Donald G. Purvis; one son, Ronald D. (Carolyn) Shirah; two...

Betty Reece

Sep 7, 2015

REECE September 7, 2015 Betty Jean Reece, a native of Mobile and a resident of Bay Minette, died on Monday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Kathryn Manders and sister, Pat McDonald. She is survived by two daughters, Paula Clark and Debra (Tom) Lawrence; one brother, Pete (Cathy) Manders; three sisters, Bonnie (Cliff) Woodman, Martha...

Stacy Sholes

Sep 6, 2015

SHOLES Oct. 20, 1962-Sept. 6, 2015 Stacy Flynn Sholes, a native of Birmingham, AL and current resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015 at the age of 52. He was a self-employed general contractor. Stacy enjoyed lots of hobbies, including, skeet shooting, hunting, fishing, Alabama football and Ole Miss football. His brother, Robert Frank Sholes, Jr.,...

Frances Cherry

Sep 5, 2015

A native of Gulfport, MS and resident of Mobile, AL died on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the age of 68. Mrs. Cherry was a long time and faithful member of Fulton Road Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Andrew Frank "Drew" Cherry, Sr; two sons, Andrew (Juliana)Cherry Jr. and Dean Cherry. Visitation will be held from...

Donald Wise

Sep 5, 2015

A native of Mobile, AL and resident of Fairhope died on Saturday, September 5, 2015 at the age of 71. He is survived by his wife, Linda Arbo Wise; 2 children, Brooks C. Wise (Charr Self Wise) and Leslie C. Wise; grandson, Jake Wise; 2 sisters, Betty Wise Lamey and Jean White; brother, Richard Wise. Graveside services and interment...

Kenneth Radcliff

Sep 3, 2015

Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Saturday, September 5, 2015 10:00 AM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Dorothy Shuford

Sep 1, 2015

SHUFORD Dorothy McLemore Shuford December 7, 1926 thru September 1, 2015. Dorothy was known by friends, family and associates for her warm heart, kindness, and wisdom. Dorothy served in the civil services for the USAF at Brookley Field and Eglin Air Force base early in her career. Following her career with the civil service, Dorothy became an entrepreneur. Her...

Anna Miller

Sep 1, 2015

Anna Carrell Miller "Anna Banana", a Mobile Native peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015 with her husband at her side. Anna was a homemaker and creative person enjoying gardening and crafts. She was born February 25, 1969. She attended Independent Methodist School, Mobile, Al, and Faulkner State Community College, Bay Minette, Al. Her survivors include her husband, David...

Martha Pennington

Aug 31, 2015

Martha Joan Pennington, nee Hannah, passed peacefully on August 27, 2015 in Mobile, AL. Born November 29, 1939 in Greenville, MS and long-time resident of Mobile, she spread the love she knew with all she encountered. She is survived by her beloved children Alisa Secrest (Larry), Dr. Michael Pennington (Kim), Carolyn Tierce (Doug) and Chris Pennington (Danielle), her cherished...

Apolonus Visser

Aug 31, 2015

Apolonus T. Visser, age 84 of Mobile, Alabama USA passed from this life to be with his Lord on August 31, 2015 at 6:30 AM, after a brief struggle with bladder cancer. Born August 30, 1931 in Wekerndam, Netherlands. While serving in the Dutch Air Force he met his future bride who worked in the hospital next door to...

Frances Saucer

Aug 30, 2015

Frances Anna Saucer Frances Anna Heacker Saucer, 84, passed away Sunday morning, August 30, 2015. She was born November 16, 1930, to the late Edwin Crowell Heacker and Loyal Daisy Heacker. She is survived by her twin sister, Margaret Heacker Merritt of Oklahoma, her daughter and son-in-law Barbara and Tom Hudson (MS), daughter Sandi Eddins (AL), son Ben Saucer...

Voncile Caddell

Aug 28, 2015

CADDELL Dec. 28, 1930-Aug. 28, 2015 Voncile Alyne Turner Caddell, a native of Tibbie, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Friday, August 28, 2015 at the age of 84. Mrs. Caddell was a graduate of Murphy High School; was retired from J.C. Penny's and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death...

Grady Yarbrough

Aug 27, 2015

YARBROUGH Jan. 2, 1945-Aug. 27, 2015 Grady Thomas Yarbrough, a longtime resident of Shreveport, LA and recent resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at the age of 70. Mr. Yarbrough retired from AT&T after almost 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Graydon Lewis Yarbrough and Opha Pearl Hammond Yarbrough. His...

Clyde Teague

Aug 27, 2015

Clyde D. Teague, age71, passed away on August 27, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents; Necie and Robert Teague and brother, James "Buddy" Teague. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, June and their children Allan and Travis (Veterans of Afghanistan, Air Force Special Operations) including many other loving relatives and friends. He was...

Evelyn Tarver

Aug 26, 2015

TARVER Feb. 8, 1935-Aug. 26, 2015 Evelyn "Jeanie" Tarver, a native of Ruleville, MS peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 with her family at her side. She was born February 8, 1935 to John and Connie Anderson. Jeanie was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She enjoyed attending church services and activities. She had a...

Shelia Howton

Aug 25, 2015

HOWTON Nov. 7, 1972-Aug. 25, 2015 Shelia Louise Howton, a native of Bessemer, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the age of 42. She was employed by Walmart. She was preceded in death by her father, Johnnie Howton, and her sister, Elaine Marie Howton. Her survivors include her son, Johnathan Lee Howton;...

Eli Stevens

Aug 23, 2015

Mr. Eli K. Stevens, a native of Montgomery, Alabama and a longtime resident of Theodore, Alabama passed away on August 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli K. Stevens, Sr. and Virginia Prince. He was a Vigor High School graduate and retiree of Southern Company. He is survived by his wife, Nora Stevens; sons, Alan...

Mary Lambert

Aug 23, 2015

LAMBERT May 19, 1930-Aug. 23, 2015 Heaven has another choice spirit as Mary Elizabeth Dearman Lambert, age 85, passed away at home on August 23, 2015 after a long illness. She was born in Hattiesburg, MS on May 19, 1930 and was a resident of the Mobile, AL area for the past 80 years. Mrs. Lambert was preceded in...

Lillie Newby

Aug 22, 2015

NEWBY August 22, 2015 Audrey Newby, a native of Bon Secour, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile died Saturday. She was preceded in death by two children, Billie Elaine Newby and Donald Edward Newby, II, and one grandson, Ervin Joseph Gallas, III. She is survived by her husband, Donald Newby; a daughter, Deborah (Ervin) Gallas; one granddaughter, Audrey...