Obituaries

Rebecca Jett

Jun 3, 2023

 

Rebecca "Becky" Jett, 43, of Semmes, AL, passed away on June 3rd after fighting a long battle with cancer. She was a proud, loving mother and one of the strongest people we've ever known. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Special Education from the University of South Alabama. Becky was an educator until the end. As a teacher for...

Helen Manning

Jun 2, 2023

Helen Juanita Manning, 78, of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 2, 2023. Helen was born and raised in Greenville, AL. She was married to her loving husband, Sam, for nearly 62 years. They enjoyed traveling, especially to the Smokey Mountains to see the leaves change in the fall. They also enjoyed watching the...

Barbara Ann Smith

May 31, 2023

 

Barbara Ann Smith, 85, of Wilmer, Alabama passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Providence Hospital. Barbara was born on December 29, 1937 in Mobile, Alabama. During her lifetime, she worked as a store clerk until she was diagnosed with breast cancer, which she beat. In her later years, she spent her free time reading, watching soap operas, and...

Hellen Ballard

May 31, 2023

Hellen Juanita Newton Lucas BallardBorn May 22, 1938 in Chilton, Alabama, Nita passed away in Mobile, Alabama on May 31, 2023 shortly after her eighty-fifth birthday. Nita grew up in Marengo County, Alabama, was baptized at Nicholsville Baptist Church and later graduated from Vigor High School in Mobile County in 1956. A longtime Axis resident, Nita was an accomplished chemical...

Sheree Evans

May 30, 2023

Sheree "Darlene" Evans (Maw-Maw), 67, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Everett Alford, and sister Barbara Anne Dreibelbis. She is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, Marvin Evans; one son, John Evans (Meredith); two daughters, Amanda Evans (Jack) and Rebecca...

Barbara Lindsey Cross

May 30, 2023

 

Barbara Lindsey Cross, 95, died May 30, 2023, with her children by her side in Goodway, Alabama.

Ms. Cross was born April 26, 1928 in Jachin, Alabama but moved to the Gulf Homes in Chickasaw, Alabama in 1941.  She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Saviour in April of 1945 and was baptized.  She has been a member...

John Mark Vignes

May 29, 2023

 

John Mark Vignes, 74, of Chunchula, AL died on May 29, 2023 in Mobile, AL.  Since having a stroke in 2021 he has struggled with illness.  His final days were spent with family who are saddened by his passing but share relief that he is at peace.  

 

John is survived by his wife of 43 years, Merle...

Charles Hacker

May 26, 2023

Charles Bernard Hacker - Known to all as Charlie, a native of Cullman, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL before moving to Semmes, AL 12 years ago, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023. Charlie was born in a log cabin on August 8, 1941 to Joseph and Annie Hacker. He attended McGill Institute and was a 1960...

Ellie Hall

May 25, 2023

Obituary for Ellie Kemp Hall

Ellie Kemp Hall, age 99, was born December 10, 1923 in the Jay, Florida area. She passed away on May 25, 2023 in Mobile, AL. Her parents were Mary and Isaac Kemp. She was raised in the Jay, Florida area and lived in Pensacola for a short time. After the end of WW II she...

Ina Floyd

May 25, 2023

Ina Claire Hatchett Floyd, age 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of Thursday, May 25, 2023. Just two days away from her 86th birthday, Ina Claire passed away at her home in Theodore, Alabama, cared for and surrounded by her loving family. One of five children, she was born...

Bettye Robison

May 24, 2023

Bettye Robison, a kind-hearted and loving woman, passed away on May 24th, 2023 at the ripe age of 91. Bettye was born on September 24th, 1931 to her parents who predeceased her.She will be fondly remembered by her surviving family and friends including her brother Joseph Thomas, children Iras (Carl) Wagner and Scott (Sharon) Stuckey, as well as her ten...

Mary Cahoon

May 23, 2023

 

 

Obituary

Mary Kathren Hawsey Cahoon was born on October 6, 1927, in Brewton, Alabama. Kathren went to her reward on Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023, at 9:15 pm.  She was 95 years of age. She lived in Mobile, Alabama from her high school days until 2 ½ years ago when she moved to Birmingham.   

 

Kathren was preceded...

Willard Johnson

May 19, 2023

WILLARD BLAKE JOHNSON

Life-long resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at the age of 96. He was surrounded by family and friends. Willard was a WWII Veteran, and served in the United States Marine Corp, 6th Marine Division. Serving November 1944 - August 1946. He fought at The Battle of Okinawa (Operation Iceberg). He was...

William Franklin Head

May 18, 2023

William F. Head, age 65, passed away in Murphy, North Carolina on May 18, 2023. 

A graveside service will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 10:00AM. All attendees are asked to meet in the parking area between the cemetery and funeral home for the funeral procession.

 

Winifred McMillan

May 17, 2023

Winifred McMillan, a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2023 at the age of 93 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 5th, 1929 in Mobile to her parents and grew up in her city.Winifred led a remarkable life. She worked with dedication at the family business "Park A Car" which is...

Hien My Pham

May 16, 2023

Hien My Pham, a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many, has left us on May 16th, 2023, at the age of 49. Born in the beautiful town of Ninh Thuận, Việt Nam, Hien embarked on a journey that would lead her to become a beacon of hope and inspiration to those around her.

In 1993, Hien came to...

Thomas Potter

May 13, 2023

Thomas Henderson "Pete" Potter - a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the age of 72.

Pete was born on October 2, 1950, to Pleasant Henderson "Buddy" Potter, III and Norva Williams Potter. He attended Murphy High School where he graduated in 1968. He later attended Faulkner State Community College where...

Michael Knowles

May 12, 2023

On May 12, 2023, at the age of 71, we lost our loved one, Michael Dean Knowles. Mike, or “Pops” as his children would call him, was a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama. He was a Vietnam War Veteran in the United States Army. He enjoyed telling jokes to make people laugh and he loved to watch standup comedy. He...

Robert Bernard Duff, Jr.

May 12, 2023

Robert (Bob) Duff, Jr., age 63, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2023, in Mobile, AL.

Bob was born in Mobile, AL to Bob and Eloise (Gunter) Duff on November 25, 1959. He went to school at St. Monica's and graduated from Williamson High School. Bob and Mary Jo Cieutat were married on May 8, 1992, in Mobile....

Evelyn Fowler

May 12, 2023

Evelyn Kate Fowler, a native of Westville, FL and resident of Grand Bay, AL, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the age of 77.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Piersal "Arthur" Fowler; grandson, Michael DeWayne Barnett; siblings, Edward Holmes, Cozetta Driskell, Randolph Holmes, Gerald Holmes, and Alcus Holmes.

She is survived by her...