Obituaries

Maher Sahawneh

Apr 25, 2024

Maher Naji Sahawneh, MD

Maher Naji Sahawneh, 71, of Mobile, AL, a loving husband, father, grandfather, esteemed and loved physician in the Mobile community, passed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on 24 April, 2024 in Mobile, AL.

Born on January 6, 1953, in Irbid, Jordan, Dr. Sahawneh was the second of six children born to...

Robert Perkins, Jr.

Apr 25, 2024

Robert (Bobby) Perkins Jr., 85, was born June 3, 1938 in Mobile, Alabama to Etta Mae Skoglund Perkins and Robert William Perkins. He passed away on April 25, 2024. Bobby was known to his loved ones as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he will be deeply missed.

Bobby served in the Army and Air Force Reserves. He was well...

Gene Coaker

Apr 24, 2024

Remembering Willie Eugene Coaker: A Life Well LivedWillie Eugene Coaker, known affectionately as Gene, of Saraland, Alabama, passed awaypeacefully on April 24, 2024, at Mobile Infirmary Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Hewas 88 years old.Gene lived a full and enriching life. Born on February 28, 1936, he graduated from FruitdaleHigh School in 1954. Following graduation, he dedicated 42 years...

Joseph Wesley Cook

Apr 23, 2024

Joseph Wesley Cook, 74, passed away on April 23, 2024, surrounded by his family.

 Joe was born on July 26, 1949, in LaFayette, Alabama, and grew up “three miles out of town” near Camp Hill. He was an Eagle Scout. 

 He attended Auburn University and graduated in 1971 with a degree in Radio, Television and Film. At Auburn, he was a member...

Virginia Taylor

Apr 23, 2024

Virginia Corrine Taylor, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024. Corrine was born on August 24,1931 to Raymond and Gertrude Pugh of Anniston, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, John H. Taylor, Sr. Also preceding her in death were her siblings, Lillian Pugh Williams, Horace Raymond (Jack) Pugh, Jr., Herman Pugh,...

Bobby Smith

Apr 22, 2024

Deborah Stapleton

Apr 20, 2024

Deborah "Debbie" Marie Brown Stapleton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away at home on April 20. Debbie was born in Mobile, Alabama to George and Elsa Brown on August 2, 1957. After a brief stint in Toledo, Ohio, the family, which also included brother George A., returned to Mobile in 1963, moving into the Forest...

Charles Kenny

Apr 20, 2024

Charles (Charlie) Henry Kenny was the first baby born in Mobile in the year 1929. Son of James Aloysius and Mabel Duff and one of seven siblings, "Charlie" was a native and long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama and died there at the age of 95 on April 20th, 2024. He is survived by Mary Gunthorpe Kenny, his wife of almost...

Kerry Cedotal

Apr 17, 2024

Mr. Kerry John Cedotal, age 74, a native of Napoleon, LA and long time resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Memorial Service times to be announced at a later date.

Luther Nabb

Apr 15, 2024

Luther "Douglas" Nabb, a resident and native of Mobile, AL passed away at the age of 79 on April, 15,2024 after battling cancer.

He was an Army Veteran, Fire Fighter, Millwright, Contractor, Hunter, & Fisherman. He was an active member of Azalea Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his father Luther Nabb; mother Annie Lou Nabb; sister...

Benjamin McDaniel

Apr 14, 2024

Benjamin Paul McDaniel was born on October 17, 1961, and left this world on April 14, 2024. He was from Wilmer, AL. He was a Handy Man by trade, loved his music and loved to travel. Though he loved to travel, he always loved coming back home. Ben never met a stranger. He had many friends, including his clients. He...

Michael Collins

Apr 14, 2024

Michael "Cowboy" Collins Sr., 52, passed away on Sunday, April 14,2024 doing something he loved. Cowboy was born in Germany on April 28, 1971 and moved to Theodore, AL which would then be his hometown. Since his early 20's Cowboy could be found at Mobile International Speedway where his passion for fast cars and motorcycles all started. Cowboy loved fishing,...

Gloria Henry

Apr 13, 2024

Gloria "Jo" Holland Henry, 77, of Mobile, passed away on April 13th,

2024 after a long illness.

Jo was born on January 26, 1947 in Clinton, LA to William Haney and Wilma Day Holland. She attended Davidson High School, class of 1965 where she was voted most popular. She was a member of the Special Chorus, Delta Beta Sigma...

Linda Kelley

Apr 13, 2024

Linda Carroll Kelley, a native of Louisville, Kentucky and resident of Mobile, AL, passed away at the age of 76 on April 13, 2024.

She is survived her loving husband of 55 years Ernest Kelley; her brother James Carroll (California); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents Anna and Conley Carroll.



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Angela Allison

Apr 11, 2024

Angela S. Allison, a long-time resident of Mobile, Alabama, went to be with her dear Lord and Savior on April 11, 2024, at the age of 94.

Angela was born on August 7, 1929, in Wilmer, Alabama, to Mr. & Mrs. Leroy Sheldt. She was a graduate of Semmes High School and was voted "Gleam Girl" by her classmates. She...

Helen Jackson

Apr 10, 2024

Helen Owens Jackson, born on November 20, 1931 to the late Edward Joshua Owens and Effie

Mae Kirskey Owens, went home to her Heavenly Father at the age of 92 on April 10, 2024.

She was a longtime resident of Theodore, Alabama, and spent 13 years teaching 5th grade in the

private sector, both at the Independent Methodist School (IMS)...

Scott Anderson

Apr 8, 2024

Scott Wayne "Catdaddy" Anderson, age 60, born in Jacksonville, NC and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Scott loved his granddaughters, his family, football and the beach. He would help anyone with anything at any time even if it was at his own expense, he always...

Jerry Smith

Apr 7, 2024

Jerry Van Smith Sr. was born in Etowah County, Alabama to J.L. and Viola Inez Tinsley Smith. He was a resident of Gadsden/Fort Payne, Alabama before moving to Mobile Alabama. Jerry was a longtime, valuable employee of Smith's Bakery (later known as Sara Lee Bakery) for over 40 years.

Preceded in death by his son, Jason Paul Smith,...

Carlos McKnight

Apr 5, 2024

Carlos Franklin McKnight, husband, father, grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, at the age of 90. 

Born May 19, 1933, near Dothan, and a longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama, Carlos was the son of James and Nancy McKnight. In 1951, he graduated from Murphy High School. After graduation, Carlos began working at Alabama Power Company, then took a leave...

Theresa Haynes

Apr 4, 2024

Theresa Lynn Haynes, aged 54, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Born on April 20, 1969, to the late Ross (Buddy) and Shirley Summerlin, she was the youngest of three children (LaRonda Webb and Tommy Summerlin). Survived by her husband, Jammie Haynes, and her four children, Whitney Kyte, Cierra Holifield, Skyler Parker, and Cy Young, Theresa leaves behind a...