Obituaries

Aug 17, 2021

Richard Anthony Drach, 72, passed away at his home in Mobile Alabama on August 17th 2021. Born on December 12th 1948 in Ferdinand Indiana to parents Andy and Mary Drach, he was one of six children. After graduating from St. Ferdinand High School, Richard enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving two years before receiving an honorable discharge....

Aug 17, 2021

Lindbergh "Linda" Pope beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away this Tuesday, August 17, 2021, after an incredible 94 years of life. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Sanders Pope, her daughters, Sandra Pope Atkins and Betty Dorgan, her granddaughter...

Aug 16, 2021

Ronald J. Garling, age 68, of Mobile, entered his eternal home on Monday, August 16, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Ronald served his country in the United States Air Force after graduating from high school. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 38 years, serving in various roles...

Aug 16, 2021

Ferrolyn Ann Hightower was born on June 10, 1944 to Vernon and Annie Harrison, in Mobile, Alabama. She was married to W.E. Hightower for more than 50 years and they resided in Spanish Fort, Alabama until her death on August 16, 2021. She was very happily active in her church, Jubilee Baptist, in Daphne, Alabama. Her main goal in...

Aug 16, 2021

Erica Stewart Mclaney, 40, died at Providence Hospital on August 16, 2021. She was the wife to Scott Mclaney and they recently celebrated their one year anniversary. She was preceded in death by her mother, Angie Stewart and grandmothers Katherine Brown and Leila Parden. Erica graduated from Baker high school and played for the band. She loved music and...

Aug 16, 2021

In loving memory of an extraordinary mother, grandmother, and wife. Sharon Lynn Rouse left this Earth Monday, August 16 2021. Apparently, God needed a little help getting heaven in order and He picked the perfect helper. She was proceeded in death by her Aunt Odette Singletary and Uncle Roy Singletary. Survived by her husband, Curtis Rouse. who she was...

Aug 15, 2021

On Sunday, August 15, 2021, Sandra "Lynn" (Wilson) Rone, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 60 with her family by her side. Lynn was born on November 3, 1960, in Mobile, Alabama, to Walter and Janice Wilson. She was a graduate of Theodore high school, an avid sports fan, and...

Aug 15, 2021

Earl Douglas "Doug" Mothershead, age 62, entered his eternal home on August 15, 2021 in Mobile, AL. Doug served his country in the United States Army. Doug was a crane operator and medically retired from American Bridge. Doug was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all...

Aug 14, 2021

Willis L. Boutwell, Jr. age 77, born on June 10, 1944, and lifelong resident of Mobile, peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

He was a graduate of Theodore High School, Class of 1962. He was a truck driver, a...

Aug 14, 2021

Doreen "Dodie" Silcox, age 76, of Wilmer, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She was preceded in death by her father, Arvin Virgil Silcox; her mother, Eva Faircloth Silcox Grissett; her brother, Marvin Virgil Silcox; and her nephew, Tracy Grant Steadham. She is survived...

Aug 13, 2021

Donald R. Lyons, Sr., age 85, passed away August 13, 2021 in Spanish Fort, AL. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lyons of Spanish Fort, AL; one daughter, Starla Paul of Fairhope, AL; one son, Donald R. Lyons, Jr., of Orange Beach; two grandsons, Brandon (Alayna) Paul of Daphne, AL and Logan Paul of Fairhope, AL; one great...

Aug 13, 2021

Ulyss Lamar Gomillion Sr. For ninety years, our family was blessed to call Ulyss Lamar Gomillion Sr. a brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was known in Mobile for being a fantastic carpenter. He worked for many years at Ingalls in Pascagoula, MS and then owned his own construction company, Gomillion Bros. Ulyss passed away in the...

Aug 12, 2021

Berthena "Grace" Carter, a native of Birmingham, AL and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021. She was a member of Cypress Shores Baptist Church and graduated from Shades Valley High School. Grace was the ROCK of her family. She was always known for her cooking. Anyone that came to her house knew...

Aug 12, 2021

Robert "Bob" D. Lynn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 12, 2021. He was the backbone of his family; a wonderful son, loving husband, daddy, Pappy/Paw Paw, and a beloved friend. He enjoyed scuba diving, building and flying RC planes, music, dancing and westerns. Most of all, he loved his family and friends so well. He was preceded in death...

Aug 11, 2021

February 5, 1958 - August 11, 2021 Michael Anthony Shavers, 63, departed this life peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born February 5, 1958 in Scottsboro, Alabama to John and Janice Shavers. He was preceded in death by his father, John Shavers. He is survived by his loving mother, Janice Shavers; his faithful wife Vicky Shavers;...

Aug 10, 2021

Mr. John Irven McClung, 75, of Mobile, Alabama, gained his wings on August 10, 2021. He was born in Sweet Chalybeate, Virginia, to the late Theodore and Lucille McClung on August 5, 1946. He served in the United States Army as a Specialist during the Vietnam War. He then worked in construction up to his retirement. John is survived by...

Aug 10, 2021

Juanita McNellage Wiseman passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 10, at Brookside Memory Care. A native and lifelong resident of Mobile, she was born June 3, 1925 to Walter and Emily McNellage. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Melvin Barnett Wiseman, Sr., her parents and her brother, Walter McNellage, Jr. Juanita is survived by her...

Aug 9, 2021

Jay Wallace Hendley passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 85. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Jay was born in Yantley, AL on January 25, 1936 and was a resident of Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Sue B. Hendley,...

Aug 9, 2021

Mr. William Anthony "Tony" Elmore, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 9, 2021. Tony was born April 28, 1947. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Frank Elmore; mother, Lucy Richardson Elmore; brothers, Jack (Joyce) Elmore, Levoid Elmore; sister, Dorothy Elmore; stepson, Adrian Lee Ashburn, Jr. He is survived by his wife of...

Aug 9, 2021

Bessie Mae (Tucker) (Lindbergh) Risher, age 96, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Bessie was a former member of Irvington Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses and current member of West Jehovah's Witnesses Congregation. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother,...