Obituaries

James Greer, Sr.

May 5, 2015

GREER Aug. 27, 1931-May 5, 2015 James Neal Greer, Sr., a native of Uniontown, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL died Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the age of 83. Mr. Greer served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He worked for CSX Railroad as a Switchman, served as a legislative...

Robert Craig, Sr.

May 5, 2015

CRAIG May 2, 1928-May 5, 2015 Robert Taylor Craig, Sr., a native of Manila, AR and resident of Mobile, AL for over 60 years, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at the age of 87. Mr. Craig was one of the original founders of Kingswood United Methodist Church in Mobile and was retired from the GM&O Railroad. He loved to...

Shelton Hendrix

May 5, 2015

HENDRIX May 5, 2015 W. Shelton Hendrix, had been an employee and later owner of M&M Wholesale Florist. He was a member of West Mobile Baptist Church and a 1959 graduate of Vigor High School. He was preceded in death by his parents, Shelton C. and Mamie Hendrix, a sister, JoAnne H. Wood and brother, Bobby Hendrix. He is...

Gloria Mcdonald

May 4, 2015

Mrs. Gloria Theresa McDonald, a native and resident of Mobile, Alabama died on Monday, May 4, 2015. She was a retired registered nurse and Life Master Duplicate Bridge Player. She loved spending time with her family and loved to travel. She is survived by three children, David (Brigitte) McDonald, Julie (John) Hayes, Doug McDonald; five siblings, Msgr. George Sindik,...

Hezzie Mccaughn

May 3, 2015

McCAUGHN Nov. 11,1922-May 3, 2015 Mr. Hezzie McCaughn, age 92 was born in Folsom, LA but a longtime resident of Mobile, AL. He retired from the U.S.Army as a 1st Sgt. He served in WW II in China, Burma, India. He was a member of Midway Methodist Church and served as a charter member of the United Methodist Men's...

Allie Adamson

May 3, 2015

Adamson June 30, 1923- May 3, 2015 Mrs. Allie Kathlene Adamson, a native of Mississippi and resident of Mobile died on Sunday May 3, 2015 in a local health care facility. She is survived by her brothers, Cecil L. (Nell) Jones, Albert E. Jones and one sister, Lillie Sue Jones Comer; other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held...

Edna Manning

May 1, 2015

MANNING May 1, 2015 Edna Manning, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died on Friday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Ricky Manning, Sr., one son, Michael Manning and one grandson, Mark Watkins. She is survived by her daughter, Penny Bond; three step-children, Kim Normand, Rick Manning, Jr., and Tim Manning; nephew and nieces, John...

Marvin Skipper, Sr.

Apr 30, 2015

SKIPPER May 28, 1934-Apr. 30, 2015 Marvin Franklin Skipper, Sr., a native of Wilmer, AL and longtime resident of the Mobile, AL area, went to be with the Lord and his family on Thursday, April 30, 2015. He was an inspiration to all who knew him and will be greatly missed. Mr. Skipper was formerly employed by Meador Warehousing...

Christine Covington

Apr 30, 2015

COVINGTON April 30, 2015 Christine D. Covington, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died on Thursday. She was retired from Canvas Products. Mrs. Covington was preceded in death by her husband, Stova Covington and one daughter, Wanda Covington. She is survived by four children, Wayne (Barbara) Covington, Wayde Covington, Wendell (Cindi) Covington and Wynn (Less) Jones; one brother,...

Joan Robinson

Apr 29, 2015

ROBINSON Jan. 17, 1932-Apr. 29, 2015 Joan May Leik Robinson, a native of Eagle, MI and current resident of Robertsdale, AL, died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the age of 83. She was a US Air Force Veteran and an Avon Representative for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Arthur Robinson, Sr.; her...

Val Bednekoff

Apr 28, 2015

Service Memorial Service Allen Memorial Home 11340 Ann Road, West Theodore, AL  36582 Friday, May 8, 2015 2:00 PM Graveside Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Saturday, May 9, 2015 10:00 AM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Larry Wilkinson

Apr 26, 2015

Larry A. Wilkinson, a native of Mobile, died Sunday, April 26th at age 73. He is preceded in death by parents Robert C. Wilkinson and Eva Mae Taylor Moore; siblings Edward Moore and Robby Wilkinson. Larry is survived by his wife of 55 years, Deborah Stewart; siblings Gerald (Elaine) Wilkinson, Elbert (Linda) Moore, Richard (Susan) Moore, Bibb Harrison, Delores...

Jimmie Brown

Apr 25, 2015

Jimmie Charles (JC) Brown Realizing the uncertainty of the of time we are facing to a closure of the tragedy we are walking through, and the large number of relatives and friends from across the country who have been here waiting these days and must return home to their jobs and responsibilities, we have chosen to have a Celebration...

Patricia Linton

Apr 25, 2015

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Wednesday, April 29, 2015 12 - 2:00 PM

Tori Mcduffie

Apr 25, 2015

McDuffie Tori D. McDuffie, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile County, Alabama, died on Saturday, April 25, 2015. She is survived by her child, Bentley McDuffie; parents, Paul and Sherry McDuffie; one sister, Teri McDuffie; one brother, Bryon Kinney and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Friday May 1, 2015 at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home from...

William Dyess, Jr.

Apr 25, 2015

DYESS Sept. 10, 1941-Apr. 25, 2015 William "Sonny" Otho Dyess, Jr., a native of Waynesboro, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Saturday, April 25, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Sonny was a sales manager in the industrial valve industry, played football at Mississippi State, loved working in his yard, enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially spending...

Virginia Dennis

Apr 24, 2015

Visitation Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 6040 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Thursday, April 30, 2015 11 - 12:00 PM Service Graveside Service Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619 Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:00 PM Cemetery Mobile Memorial Gardens 6100 Three-Notch Road Mobile, AL  36619

Martha Phillips

Apr 23, 2015

PHILLIPS, Oct. 2, 1928-Apr. 23, 2015 Martha McDaniel Phillips, a native of Boyle, MS and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 in a local healthcare facility. Mrs. Phillips was a graduate of Memphis State College for Women in Memphis, TN and taught high school for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

George Smith, Sr.

Apr 22, 2015

SMITH June 5, 1943-April 22, 2015 George Donald Smith, Sr.,a native of Jasper, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the age of 71. Mr. Smith worked in law enforcement for many years and is a retired Alabama State Trooper. After retirement, he worked as a Deputy United States Marshal in the Federal...

Fenella Thomas

Apr 21, 2015

THOMAS May 15, 1930-Apr. 21, 2015 Fenella Lee Powell Thomas, a native of Ward, Alabama and resident of Mobile, AL for 62 the past 62 years, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the age of 84. Mrs. Thomas was a member of Seven Hills Baptist Church. She retired from Providence Hospital and Mobile County Public Schools (Baker High...