Obituaries

Kenneth Oneal Wilson

Kenneth Oneal Wilson

Jun 14, 2023

 

Wilson, Kenneth Oneal – a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL was received into the arms of Jesus on June 14, 2023. He was born on July 13, 1949, in Atmore, AL. He married his beloved Sherrilyn Wallace Wilson on December 14, 1979. As an ordained pastor and Christian, Kenny lived a joyous life of service to the Lord. He...

Bennie Howard

Bennie Howard

Jun 14, 2023

BENNIE CARROL HOWARD, age 85, a resident of Mobile since 1957, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, surrounded by a very loving family. 

Bennie was a proud member of The Freemasons who achieved the Thirty Two degree rank. He was a member of George U Potter #912; Past Master of of Azelea #898 and Chickasaw #894. He earned Grand...

Norma Waldress

Norma Waldress

Jun 13, 2023

Norma Waldress, a beloved member of the Mobile, Alabama community, passed away on June 13, 2023 from complications related to pneumonia. She was born in Mobile on August 20, 1933, to Nick Norman Reaves and Wilda Driskell.Norma had an incredible work ethic, which she displayed throughout her career. She worked as an office manager first at Brookley Field before retiring...

Robert Wagner

Robert Wagner

Jun 12, 2023

Robert John Wagner, Jr., 64, of Mobile, AL died at his home on June 12, 2023 after a brief battle with

cancer. His final days were spent with family and friends.

 

Robert "Pops" was born on March 14, 1959 and is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Tina Brettel Wagner. His children, Bobby (Melissa) Wagner, Morgan Wagner,...

Herbert Brooks Neal

Herbert Brooks Neal

Jun 10, 2023

 

Mr. Herbert Brooks Neal

March 17, 1936 – June 10, 2023

 

Herbert Brooks Neal, went to be with his LORD and SAVIOR on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

He was born in Lawrence County, Mississippi on St. Patrick’s Day in 1936- the seventh of nine children of Walter M. and Laura Hill Neal. He cherished his large family and...

Willard N Cooper

Willard N Cooper

Jun 7, 2023

Willard N. Cooper passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Born on August 20, 1936 in Bratt, FL to Finis and Bertie Cooper. Willards life was a testament of love, strength, and a gentle spirit. He was a resident of Mobile, AL.

Willards loving and giving character emanated from his core, touching the...

Melvin Richardson Jr.

Melvin Richardson Jr.

Jun 4, 2023

Melvin Clayton (Clay) Richardson, Jr. passed away peacefully with loved ones at his side on Sunday June 4th, 2023 at the age of 83. Clay was welcomed onto this earth on July 6, 1939, and the world became a brighter place for it. He is survived by his wife, Judy Farmer Richardson and children Trey (Wanda) Richardson of Pleasant Grove,...

Rebecca Jett

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...