Obituaries

Tina Thibodeaux

Aug 26, 2023

Tina Marie Thibodeaux, 61, of Theodore, AL passed away at her home on August 26, 2023.

Tina was a lifelong resident of Mobile and a lover of animals. She loved caring for her dogs and cats, which demonstrated her caring and loving nature. She was a very strong and independent woman who was always willing to help those...

Mae Opel Walters

Aug 22, 2023

Mae Opel Walters, age 88, and resident of Semmes, Alabama, passed on August 22, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama. Mae was born on January 9, 1935, in Andalusia, Alabama, to her parents Ruben and Faxie Lunsford.

Mae is preceded in death by; her daughter, Carolyn Welch; her mother, Faxie Lunsford; her father, Ruben Lunsford; one sister, and three brothers.

She is...

Alfred Decamp, Jr.

Aug 21, 2023

 

Alfred G. Decamp Jr., age 62, and resident of Irvington, Alabama passed on August 21, 2023 in Irvington. He was born August 30, 1960 in Bayou La Batre, Alabama to his loving parents Alfred and Margie Steiner Decamp. Junior’s kind and gentle spirit lead to his popularity among young and old in his small town of Bayou La Batre....

Janelle Kuck

Aug 19, 2023

Mrs. Janelle Moody Kuck born April 29, 1936, departed this life to her Heavenly Home Saturday, August 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-four years Reverend Herman John Kuck. Her parents Jasper Benjamin Moody and Ruby Pierce Moody. Her sisters Vera Moody Dixon Rainwater and Honoreen Moody Jones. Brothers Edsel Ford Moody and Marion Jasper...

Jolie Becker

Aug 17, 2023

Jolie Jannette Ellington Becker, age 59, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 17, 2023, surrounded by her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her selflessness, bubbly personality, and beautiful radiant smile.

 

Jolie was born on December 6, 1963 in Mobile, AL where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated in 1982 from Theodore High...

Julia Freeman

Aug 16, 2023

Julia Floyette Ball Freeman (Judi) passed away on the afternoon of August 16, 2023 in Mobile, AL. She was born on March 15, 1943 to Floyd Lawrence Ball (Dick) and Mildred Marie Slay at their home in Avera, MS where she spent her childhood. Judi graduated from Sand Hill High School in 1961 and married the love of her life,...

Bettie Bankhead

Aug 16, 2023

Bettie Johnston Bankhead, 91, a native of Texarkana, Texas, and a longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2023.

Bettie was a graduate of Texarkana High School. She received her registered nurse certification and license in 1952 and later received her Bachelor of Science degree from Springhill College at age 51. She practiced nursing most of...

Dorothy Pilgrim

Aug 14, 2023

Dorothy Carolyn Stringfellow Pilgrim 89, went to be with our lord and savior on August 14th, 2023. Mrs. Pilgrim died peacefully surrounded by her three loving children.

Mrs, Pilgrim is a native of Laurel, Mississippi. She moved to Mobile, Alabama in the early 1950's. Dorothy was a Christian and dedicated member of the Riverside Baptist Church. She enjoyed the fellowship...

Julius French

Aug 13, 2023

Julius Edward French

January 9, 1933 - August 13, 2023

Julius Edward French (Honey) passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the age of 90. Julius was a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama.

Julius was the son of Bennie Wallace French, Sr (deceased) and Mary Louise Garrett French (deceased). He was one of six...

Gregory Lawrence

Aug 12, 2023

Gregory C. Lawrence, a native of Mobile born April 24, 1965, passed August 12, 2023.

 

Greg was employed with Alabama Power for 35 years, a member of IBEW #345, and a longtime member of a Mobile Mardi Gras organization and a graduate of McGill Toolen High School.

 

Greg is preceded in death by his parents Al and Jeri...

Barbara Gray

Aug 12, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Ann Gray, resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, left this life and moved into her eternal Heavenly home on August 12, 2023.

Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Mr. Virgil Emerson Gray, Jr. Mrs. Gray was the loving mother of Kristi and Brad Gray.

Mrs. Gray was a longtime member of...

Alice Lowe

Aug 12, 2023

Alice Francine Lowe, 91 of Mobile, graced us with her presence from June 4,1932 until August 12, 2023. Nana, as she was known by her beloved family and friends, was preceded in death by her husband Emanuel Lowe Sr, brother Steve Elwin, daughter Nancy Raley and grandson Tyler Raley.

She is survived by her daughter Linda McCarron (Rusty), son...

David Cannon

Aug 11, 2023

David John Cannon, age 64, a resident of Talladega, Alabama, and a longtime resident of St. Elmo, Alabama passed away on August 11, 2023, at the FCI Talladega. He was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on August 2, 1959, to Josephine and John C. Cannon, Jr. He was a big Alabama football fan, an avid hunter and fisherman. He also worked...

Wayne Eslava, 

Aug 11, 2023

On Friday, August 11, 2023, Wayne Eslava (Wayne Miguel Eslava, Jr.) passed away as he always said that he would; working on a jobsite constructing the beautiful gunite pools that he was known best for, in Saraland, AL at the age of 65. He was taken from us by a severe and unforeseen heart attack. Aid was rendered to him...

Sue Cooper

Aug 11, 2023

Edna 'Sue' Cooper (Watson) passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 11, 2023, in Mobile, AL at 84 years old, with loved ones by her side.

Sue is preceded by her parents Thomas 'Frank' Watson and Edna Lou Watson (Wall) of Geiger, AL. She is survived by her husband, Jordan R. Cooper of Rosinton, AL and her...

George Sangilan, Jr.

Aug 10, 2023

George John Sangilan, Jr. passed away on August 10, 2023 at W.F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette, AL. He was the first baby born in Mobile Alabama on January 1, 1936 to Gregorio and Rafaela Sangilan. He attended McGill Institute and then enlisted in the Marine Corps where he served in the Korean War. After honorably discharging as...

Dorothy Barnes

Aug 10, 2023

Dorothy Aline Barnes, a longtime resident of Irvington, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the age of 79. She was born November 14, 1943 in Bayou La Batre, AL.

She was a faithful member of St. Margaret's Catholic Church of Bayou La Batre, AL. She enjoyed spending time with her family whom she loved dearly. Playing bingo...

Gloriel Westmoreland

Aug 8, 2023

Gloriel Westmoreland, 81, of Mobile died Tuesday August, 8th at home with her family in Chickasaw. She was born Tuesday, January 20, 1942 in Mobile County.

Ms. Westmoreland was a member of First Baptist Church of Satsuma. She enjoyed the outdoors as well as camping and fishing. She loved attending her grandchildren's extra curricula activities such as concerts,...

Thomas Sirten

Aug 6, 2023

Thomas Glenn "Catt" Sirten, age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama. Born on January 18, 1955 in Flint, Michigan, he was the son of the late Thomas Garland Sirten and Reba Colvett Sirten. Catt was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who touched the lives of many. He is survived by a...

Homer Harris

Aug 5, 2023

Homer Kenneth Harris, age 67, a native of Mobile and a resident of Wilmer, AL. Passed away on Saturday August 5, 2023 at home. He enjoyed cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer D. Harris and Beatrice Harris; wife, Annette Louise Harris; son, Kenneth Ray Harris; sister, Elaine Knippel. He...