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Nila Carolyn  Collins

Nila Carolyn Collins

Jan 24, 2025

Nila Carolyn Collins, born September 9, 1933, in Laurel, MS, died January 24, 2025 at the age of 91 in Mobile, AL.

Carolyn is survived by her Daughter, Jeana Parks; Son, Jimmy Collins; Son-in-law, Tom Parks; Grandson's Brian Parks and Scott Parks; Daughter-in-law, Kate Stringfellow Parks; three Great Grandchildren, James Fisher Parks, Hadley Claire Parks, and Hayden Marie Parks.

She is preceded...

Doris Jean Wingate

Doris Jean Wingate

Jan 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Doris Jean Wingate

May 19, 1948 - January 24, 2025

Doris Jean Wingate, 76, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 19, 1948, in Greenville, she was the youngest of seven children to John Davis and Martha Ruby Ernest.

She was a beloved wife to James Edwin Wingate,...

Judith Farragut

Judith Farragut

Jan 23, 2025

Judith E. Farragut Ord passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Mobile, AL, after a brief stay in the hospital. She was 84.

Born on September 1, 1940, in Pascagoula, MS, her long life was devoted to her children and her Catholic faith. She loved to read, play bridge, and bowled for years. An avid gardener, she could make...

Sandra Pettis

Sandra Pettis

Jan 22, 2025

Sandra "Kay" Pettis, age 81, resident of Chickasaw, Alabama, for over 60 years. She was born March 22nd, 1943, in Mobile Alabama, and passed on January 22nd, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama. Sandra Kay was a selfless, devoted wife and mother to her children. She graduated class of 1961 at C.F. Vigor high school. She enjoyed fashion and modeled in her...

Rufus Powell, Jr.

Rufus Powell, Jr.

Jan 22, 2025

Rufus Andrew Powell, Jr., age 81, and resident of William F. Green Veteran's Home, passed on January 22nd, 2025, due to a long illness. Rufus was born on March 10th, 1943, in Mobile, Alabama. He was a graduate of Theodore high school. He joined the United States Navy in 1963. Rufus was a retired pipefitter at Scott Paper Company/Kimberly Clark....

Sylvia Hamilton

Sylvia Hamilton

Jan 22, 2025

Sylvia McLendon Hamilton, 88, unexpectedly passed away on January 22, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1936 in Leakesville, Mississippi. She was a long time resident of Theodore, Alabama and she attended Murphy High School. Sylvia was employed as a surgical technician at several hospitals until she retired. She loved spending time with her family.

Sylvia was preceded...

Fern Church

Fern Church

Jan 22, 2025

Fern Lowry Church, 82, of Mobile passed away on January 22, 2025.

Fern was born on September 18, 1942 to Charles Marion Lowry and Flossie Thelma McKnight in Redwood, Mississippi. After high school, Fern earned her Bachelor's degree in Literature from Humboldt State University. Fern worked as an Aerospace Assembly Planner at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing until her retirement.

Fern was an avid world...

Hunter Meyers

Hunter Meyers

Jan 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hunter Zaine Meyers, who left us on January 21, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 19, 2006 at Springhill Memorial Hospital, Hunter lived a life brimming with energy and passion.

Hunter is preceded in death by his grandparents, James "Bill" and Billie Bozeman.

Hunter is survived by his...

Debra Rog Collins

Debra Rog Collins

Jan 21, 2025

Debra J. Rog Collins, age 67, passed away on January 21, 2025, in Mobile, AL. She was born in Gulfport, MS on May 15, 1957.

Mrs. Collins was preceded in death by her husband William Collins, son Matt Rog and mother Ginger Trochesset. Mrs. Collins loved her family deeply, especially her late husband who passed on only 8 months ago. Her...

Elaine Newburn

Elaine Newburn

Jan 21, 2025

Patricia "Elaine" Dozier Newburn was born on July 28th, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama. She went to be with the Lord on January 21st, 2025. "Not long after the snow started to fall on that beautiful morning!", where she passed peacefully at the Retreat by Saad's Hospice. She was a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama.

Always known as Elaine...

Carla Asman

Carla Asman

Jan 20, 2025

Carla Ann Pearson Asman

August 2nd 1959-January 20th 2025

Carla Asman 65, passed away on January 20th 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Carla was born to James Norman Pearson and Gloria Ann Pearson on August 2nd, 1959 in Mobile Alabama. Carla loved her family more than life itself, leaving behind her loving husband Steven Asman, Her only son Christopher Asman (Matthew...

Mark Steven Davis, Sr

Mark Steven Davis, Sr

Jan 20, 2025

Mark Steven Davis Sr. 67, passed away January 20, 2025. A life long resident of Mobile, Steve or PawPaw to those that loved him, had a true gift. Having never met a stranger, Steve always enjoyed the opportunity to share a story and brighten someone's day, usually leaving you with a "Roll Tide."

Steve raised his family in Mobile and was...

Betty Smith

Betty Smith

Jan 19, 2025

Betty Joyce Dixon Smith, 82, of Theodore, passed away on January 19, 2025.

Betty was born in Frisco City, Alabama, on September 8, 1942, to Dalton "Bud" Dixon and Eunice Dixon. Betty was born in her great grandmother's (Susie Boone) house and grew up with her brothers and parents at the end of Lloyd's Lane in the Cottage Hill area of...

Hurley Crews, Sr.

Hurley Crews, Sr.

Jan 19, 2025

Hurley Eugene Crews, Sr., passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the age of 97 years, 5 months and 28 days.

Mr. Crews was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Eloise Cope Crews, his son Hurley Crews, Jr., and his granddaughter Suzanne Zalimeni.

He is survived by his son, Ketih Crews of The Woodlands, Texas, his...

Velear Randall

Velear Randall

Jan 18, 2025

Our dear mother, Velear “Valene” Knowles Randall, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on January 18 with family by her side at the age of 85. She suffered with the progressive brain disease, Lewy Body Syndrome. Her life was marked by hard work, deep love for her family. She was strong in faith. 

 She was born in Tompkinsville, Ky. Married...

Dorothy Greer

Dorothy Greer

Jan 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of our wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother who met her Savior in Glory on Friday, January 17, at the age of 84. She was born on February 2, 1940 in Mississippi but a long-time resident of Semmes, Alabama. She was a homemaker until her children grew up and left...

Gerald "Jerry" Johnson

Gerald "Jerry" Johnson

Jan 16, 2025

Gerald O. Johnson, age 75, a lifetime resident of Mobile, AL., was born on September 16th, 1949, and passed on January 16th, 2025. He was a graduate of John Shaw high school. Then Jerry went on to earn an associate degree in Radiology at Providence hospital school of Radiology. Later in his career, Jerry was director of Radiology at Knollwood...

Wanda L Langley

Wanda L Langley

Jan 16, 2025

Wanda Lou Usher Langley was born on May 10, 1939 in Atoka, Oklahoma, and went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2025.

After moving to Mobile, Alabama, Wanda obtained her Real Estate license and for decades pursued her passion of helping others achieve their dream of owning a new home. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, reading,...

Lawrence Norman Burch

Lawrence Norman Burch

Jan 16, 2025

Lawrence "Norman" Burch, a resident of Grand Bay, AL passed away at 7:22 am on January 16, 2025 at the age of 94.

When Norman drew his last breath here on earth, his next breath was drawn in the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Norman was predeceased by Ruth Elizabeth Burch, his wife of 63 plus years, his daughter Paula Burch...

Faye Varnado Taylor

Faye Varnado Taylor

Jan 16, 2025

Faye James Varnado Taylor, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 16, 2025, following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 22, 1934, in Edna, Alabama to Mary Rodgers James and William M. James. After graduating from Choctaw County High School in Butler, AL, Faye moved to Mobile, AL where she met her...

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