Obituaries

Lela Kern

Feb 20, 2025

Mrs. Lela Mae Kern, age 86, a native and lifelong resident of Irvington , AL passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.

Lela enjoyed fishing, traveling, cooking, gardening and loved Alabama Football.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Barton O. Kern, Sr., parents, John and Olivia Waller, 4 sisters, Mary Nichols, Betty...

Charles Crowder III

Feb 19, 2025

With deep sadness, the family of Charles W. (Chuck) Crowder III announces his passing on February 19, 2025, at the age of 68.

Born on May 14, 1956, in Pensacola, Florida, Chuck was a 1974 graduate of John S. Shaw High School. He continued his education at the University of South Alabama, where he was a member of the...

Jimmy Booker

Feb 19, 2025

Jimmy Roger Booker, age 82, resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 19th, 2025, in Mobile. Jimmy was born on July 6th, 1942, in Meridian, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Vigor high school and went on to work as a railroad engineer for CSX railroad for 37 years. Jimmy was an avid golfer and taught himself how...

Jerry King

Feb 18, 2025

Jerry Don King, age 85 peacefully entered the arms of his Savior on February 18, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1939 in Nauvoo, Alabama to Mr. & Mrs. B. H. King. Jerry lived a life of honor, duty and resilience. In 1955 while still in Sheffield High School, he joined the US Army National Guard where he laid...

Sgt. Joe Aldrich

Feb 18, 2025

On February 18, 2025, Joe LeRoy Aldrich, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away at Mobile Infirmary Hospital. He was born on July 3, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Mary Jones and Joseph Aldrich. Joe was a 1954 graduate of Murphy High School. He proudly served in the US Marine Corps from 1954 until he was honorably discharged with...

Mary Ridgeway

Feb 18, 2025

Mary "Gran" Ridgeway, lovingly known as Mrs. Mary, age 96, passed peacefully from her home on Dauphin Island into the arms of Jesus on February 18, 2025.

Born Mary Lou Sykes on February 25, 1928, in Holopaw, Florida; she was the daughter of John M. Sykes and Elvira Rigney Sykes. She grew up in a large family alongside...

Edgar Sellew

Feb 17, 2025

Edgar Thomas "Ted" Sellew, age 82, a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on February 17, 2025. Ted was born on December 8, 1942 in Mobile, Alabama. He graduated from McGill Institute in 1960 where he played baseball. He continued his education at Spring Hill College where he also continued his love of the game. In his early adult...

Mattie Walley

Feb 16, 2025

Mattie Inell Orrell Walley, age 94, resident of Mobile, Alabama, was born on March 17th, 1930, and passed away peacefully February 16th, 2025. Mattie was part of the Order of the Eastern Star later in her life.

Mattie is preceded in death by; her first husband, George Major Mabry; her second husband, Billy C. Walley; her sons, Arthur Eugene Mabry,...

Richard McDonald

Feb 16, 2025

Richard Larry McDonald, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away at the age of 84 February 16,2025.

He is survived by his step daughter Connie Lewis McCaskill (Ron); step son Mark Lewis (Susan); daughter Tara McDonald Hinton (David); son Ricky McDonald (Ashley); many grand children and great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife Iva Fay McDonald;...

William Howell

Feb 16, 2025

William Alvin Howell, age 91, passed away February 16, 2025 in Mobile, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife (Marjorie Howell), sister (Shannon Thomaston), and parents (William C. and Gertrude Howell).

He is survived by his children, Roger (Pattie) Howell, Rita Fox, and Sheila Herring; grandchildren, Jason (Rachel) Howell, Jarrod (Carolyn) Howell, Alex (Kassie) Herring, Leah Fox,...

Robert Kominek

Feb 15, 2025

Robert Leonard Kominek, affectionately known as "Dr. K" to his patients and staff, and as "Bob" to his friends and family, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025. Bob was born on August 5, 1929, to Jerry and Stella Kominek in Axis, AL. His parents were first-generation immigrants from what is now the Czech Republic....

Mary Kenny

Feb 15, 2025

"I see the moon, and the moon sees me,

God bless the moon, and God bless me.

God bless the stars that shine on me.

God bless the ones I love."

Mary softly sang these words to her children each night-a gentle reminder of her love and presence that will forever echo in their hearts. At the crack of dawn,...

Darlene Everett

Feb 15, 2025

Darlene Kay Everett, a resident of Mobile, AL passed away at the age of 81 February 15,2025.

She is survived by her loving husband of almost 64 years Gene Everett of Mobile; sons Reid (Jennifer) and Ira (Sarah); two grandchildren Brittani Everett, Janssen Everett (Haley); three great-grandchildren Piper and Prudence (Janssen/Haley), Grey Everett (Brittani).

Darlene was part of the Murphy...

Bonnie Potts

Feb 14, 2025

Bonnie Ruth Potts, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away February 14,2025 at the age of 89.

Bonnie is survived by her son Richard Daren Ritter (Jenny); daughter Sharon Hurst (Jim) ; niece Karla McInnis; 9 grand children; and 11 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Earl and Velma McInnis; sister Audrey Long; brother Larry...

Murray Davidson, Sr.

Feb 13, 2025

Murray Harold Davidson, Sr, 82, of Semmes, Alabama passed away on February 13, 2025.

Murray, who was affectionately known as "Fuzz", was born on June 16, 1942 in Reform, Alabama to Jeremiah Davidson and Clara Beard.

With no more than a 9th grade education, Murray was a successful entrepreneur and business man much like his father before him. He spent his career...

Virginia Brady

Feb 12, 2025

Virginia Ann Fleming - Brady, a native of Mobile living in the heart of the Ozarks, passed away February 12, 2025 at the age of 57.

She is survived by her sisters Susan and Lynn; her loving husband James Brady; daughters Madison Brady,Kristin A. Fleming; son Mark Schmerbauch; relatives Amy, David Holly, Cathy, Chris.

She is preceded in death by...

Freddie Coxwell

Feb 11, 2025

Freddie Eugene Coxwell passed peacefully on February 11th, 2025. Freddie lived a full and happy life alongside his wife of 25 years, Carolyn Coxwell. Freddie enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, whether it was on the water fishing or watching an Alabama football game. Freddie was in the Army and then was a car salesman for most of...

Morris Tillman

Feb 10, 2025

Morris J. Tillman, age 82, passed away on February 10, 2025 in Mobile, AL. 

Mr. Tillman was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force where he served his country honorably. He had a long career in maintenance and in his off time, loved playing golf, watching Alabama football, and spending time with his family. 

He was preceded in death by...

Garry Dewrell

Feb 10, 2025

Garry Edward Dewrell, age 78, passed away in the comfort of his home on February 10, 2025.

Mr. Dewrell retired as Captain from the Mobile Fire Department after 26 years of service and worked building homes in the Mobile area for over 45 years. Mr. Dewrell knew the Lord and was a devoted member of First Baptist Church Tillmans Corner....

Richard Collum Sr

Feb 9, 2025

Richard Blake Collum Sr., a resident of Theodore, AL passed away February 9,2025 at the age of 64.

He is survived by his mother Joline Harris; son Richard Blake Collum Jr.; daughter Tiffany Collum; sisters Marianne Dickson, Carolyn Collins, and Barbara Jerningan.

Richard graduated from Lymand Ward Military Academy in 1978. He was a a truck driver and Alabama football...