Obituaries

Phillip O'Reilly

Aug 2, 2023

Phillip Scott O'Reilly Obituary

Phillip Scott O'Reilly passed away peacefully on August 2nd, 2023, in his home in Bay Minette, Alabama. He was born in Mobile, Alabama, on October the 22nd, 1974 to his parents Francis and Betty O'Reilly. Phillip attended Theodore High School class of 1993. Though he was a notable entrepreneur and businessman in the area, those closest...

Karen Combs

Aug 2, 2023

Karen Robertson Combs, age 70, of Theodore, Alabama, passed away on August 2, 2023 after a brief battle with

pancreatic cancer. Her life was lovingly devoted to family first and then to her community. Her favorite role was being

"Mimi" to her grandchildren and hosting countless dinners, holiday events, and fun travel trips for her family.

Karen was born on...

Nick Lukes

Jul 30, 2023

Nick George Lukes was born on August 25, 1926 and fell asleep in the Lord July 30, 2023. He was drafted for World War II in his senior year of high school and served in the Intelligence division for the United States of America. He later served in the Korean War. He returned stateside to attend Alabama Polytechnic Institute and...

Nell Pappas

Jul 29, 2023

Nell Cook Pappas, a native of Montrose, Georgia, a longtime resident of Mobile, and a resident of Spanish Fort for the past 14 years, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at over 100 years old.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earle William Pappas, her parents Arthur and Kate Cook, and one sister, Doris Veal Carnes....

Lenora Cadden

Jul 29, 2023

Lenora Ashcraft Cadden of Chickasaw, AL passed away July 29, 2023 at 94. Lenora was born in Mobile and is preceded in death by her husband W. E. Cadden; her parents William Howard and Marie Miller Ashcraft; and her siblings Howard, Johnny, and Bobby Ashcraft, Jo Ann Bishoff, and Dot Wright. She is survived by her sister Pat (Tom) Adams;...

James Moody

Jul 29, 2023

James Moody, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on July 29, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama. He was born on December 29, 1931, in the same city he called home throughout his life. James was a remarkable individual who will forever be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family and his deep-rooted compassion for all.James's academic journey began...

Etta D. Brown

Jul 29, 2023

Etta Driskell Brown, lifelong resident of Tanner Williams and longtime member of Palestine Baptist Church went home to be with her savior on Saturday, July 29, 2023. At 15 years old, she gave her life to Christ at Palestine Baptist Church and was Baptized in Big Creek lake when she was 15 years old.

She was born on March 30,...

Dottie Roberts

Jul 27, 2023

Dottie Roberts of Mobile, Alabama was born November 27, 1971, and passed away July 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patricia Perez and Alex Weaver. She is survived by her stepfather, Wayne Perez, brothers George Weaver, Scotty Weaver, and her husband, Morris Roberts, she is also survived by her daughter, Kayla...

Melvin Seymour

Jul 27, 2023

Resident of Mobile, Alabama, Melvin Seymour, age 83, passed on July 27, 2023. He was born on February 26, 1940 in Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Seymour joined The Coca Cola Bottling company in 1971 and remained as a senior management member until his retirement. He was instrumental in implementing the first can line at the Mobile Plant and was very highly...

Ronnie Loyd

Jul 23, 2023

Ronnie Samuel Loyd - age 79, born in Mobile Alabama, passed away at the Hospice Home in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Mr. Loyd was a lifetime member of the Iron Workers Union Local 798 and 416.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Audrey Leon Loyd and Clara M. Hall, stepfather,...

Ramanbhai Patel

Jul 23, 2023

Ramanbhai R. Patel, age 92, passed away on July 23, 2023, in Theodore, AL.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kundanben Patel; children, Mina (Balvinder) Bhogal, Anil (Mona) Patel, and Ajesh (Priti) Patell; grandchildren, Manisha, Pritesh, Adesh, Meelan, and Vrajesh; other relatives and many friends.

Services will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home...

Edwin Green

Jul 22, 2023

 

Edwin Harris Green Jr., 92, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his home.

 

Edwin was born Aug. 30, 1930, in Nashville, Tennessee to Edwin Harris Sr. and Catherine Green. While attending high school in Birmingham, he earned the rank of first lieutenant in the ROTC program.

 

After high school, he joined the...

Richard Whittle

Jul 22, 2023

Richard Vernon (Rick) Whittle, aged 63, passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2023 surrounded by his wife and family. Rick was a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama. Rick was a graduate of Mobile Christian School and received his bachelor's degree at the University of South Alabama. He was a high school coach for 25 years...

Virgil Gray Jr

Jul 21, 2023

Virgil Emerson Gray, Jr., resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama left this life and moved to his eternal home on July 21, 2023.

Mr. Gray is survived by his wife of 64 years Barbara (Gaston) Gray, his children, Kristi and Brad Gray and one sister, Manon Boggs and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Gray proudly served his country in the...

Elizabeth Saia

Jul 20, 2023

Elizabeth Anne Saia of Mobile, Alabama, passed on July 20, 2023. She was born July 30, 1943 to her parents Elmer and Chloe Delhomme in Oklahoma. Elizabeth was loved by those who knew her and she will be deeply missed

She is preceded in death by; her father, Elmer E. Delhomme; mother, Chloe M. Delhomme; and sister, Joan Montgomery.

Elizabeth...

Noah Smith

Jul 18, 2023

Noah Braxton Smith, age 4, passed away on July 18, 2023.

Noah loved Play-Doh. Anytime someone went to the store, he wanted them to bring him some Play-Doh. Noah loved toy food. He enjoyed pretending that he was making food for everyone in his family. He was a bright, bubbly little boy who was so sweet and full...

Ann Alonzo

Jul 18, 2023

Ann Marie Moody Alonzo, age 89, and life long resident of Mobile, Alabama, was born on November 17, 1933, and passed on July 18, 2023. Ann attended school at Bishop Toolen in Mobile, Alabama. She was a great homemaker and seamstress who made clothes for her entire family. She loved golf, bowling, and bingo. Ann loved to travel and visited...

Betty Joanne Myers

Jul 18, 2023

 

Joanne McDavid Myers, of Saraland, Alabama, died at home July 18, 2023 after a two year battle with cancer.

Mom was a strong presence who touched many lives with her kindness and common sense. She loved Nascar, Hallmark movies, jigsaw puzzles, and watching the tropics, but most of all, she loved her family and friends and was fiercely loyal....

Gregory Forman

Jul 17, 2023

Gregory Lee Forman, age 74, and resident of Theodore, Alabama, passed on July 17, 2023. Gregory was born on April 12, 1949 in Rockford, Illinois, to his parents Lee and Lou Forman. He grew up in Menasha, WI, and has called Theodore, AL home since 1974.

After graduating high school from Wentworth Military Academy, Greg attended the University of Arkansas...

Ethel Lyons

Jul 15, 2023

Ethel Lyons,77, of Grand Bay, Alabama

Ethel was born in Mobile on August 18, 1945 to Willie O. Bosarge and Eva Mae Sprinkle.

She was preceded in death by her husband Louis "Bud" Lyons. She leaves behind three daughters. Geanne Pope, Eva Pope and Tracy Alexander (Michael) 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson as well as...