Obituaries

Feb 23, 2021

Richard Martin Hamilton, age 77, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Born March 30, 1943, in Rochester, NY, Richard worked for Eastman Kodak Company for 30 years, as an Industrial Engineer. Richard spent his retirement traveling the world and all 50 states with his bride of 56 years, swimming in the Great Barrier Reef of...

Feb 21, 2021

Norman Lee Ryland, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Born on February 13, 1937, in Cordova, AL, Norman worked for the Alabama State Highway Department for 41 years.  He served his country in the US Air Force. Norman enjoyed fishing, football, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Bay...

Feb 20, 2021

Annie Kountz Chappell, age 78, of Mobile, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

A “hey, Baby,” a bright smile, a big hug, and a cup of coffee were sure to greet everyone who walked through Nana Chappell’s back door, but behind these small...

Feb 18, 2021

MERRITT 06/29/1944 - 02/18/2021 - Gloria Barnes Merritt, age 76, a lifelong resident of Bayou La Batre, AL. Passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Mrs. Merritt was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Ethel(Rhodes) Knight and Eugene Barnes and husband James Merritt. She is survived by her son, Darrell Bosarge and grandson, Jeremy Bosarge. Sisters; Dot Logan...

Feb 18, 2021

Joseph Wesley Townson, age 60, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Anyone who ever had the privilege and good fortune to know Joe or to have been blessed to have been a part of his life, can certainly attest to the Light, Laughter,...

Feb 18, 2021

Margaret Kirk Lightsey, age 96, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.

Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend. She and her husband, James, founded the Crestview Community Watch and played an integral roll in...

Feb 17, 2021

Ruth Bowman Kearley, age 91, of Mobile, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Hatchett of Mobile, and numerous other relatives. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Kearley and her son, Wayne Kearley. Ruth enjoyed...

Feb 17, 2021

Frances J Byrd August 7, 1935   February 17, 2021 Frances J Byrd, 85, of Mobile Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021.  She was a beloved wife, mother and friend. She was a member of Fulton Road Baptist Church. She worked years in the medical field and retired from Urology Associates in 2008.  She loved to travel, especially trips to the...

Feb 17, 2021

Frances Delores Orso, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 17, 2021.  She passed away with family by her side.  A family service will be held in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, Feb. 26 with viewing at 11 AM and service at 12 noon at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. Frances was born in Dawes, Alabama on March 1,...

Feb 16, 2021

Mary Grace Sindik Galle 1925-2021 Born September 8, 1925, passed away February 16 at SAAD Hospice. A graduate of Bishop Toolen High School, she worked as a nurse for several years. She was proceeded in death by parents Emmit and Anita Sindik; Husband of 61 Years John W. Galle; Son Thomas Galle, Daughter Marianne Imsand, Son-in-law Louie Imsand, Granddaughter Jennifer...

Feb 16, 2021

Thomas W. Walker, 86, of Mobile, Al. went to His heavenly home on February 16, 2021. He was born August 18, 1934 in Demopolis, Alabama. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. After serving 4 years Active Duty and 4 years Reserve, he settled down in Chickasaw, Alabama. He met and married the love of his...

Feb 16, 2021

Linda Lewis Keller, age 74 and a resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Keller; son, Samuel Keller and parents, Archie and Audrey Lewis. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth (Charles) Hurst and grandson, Jonathan Keller. Family will receive friends at the funeral home...

Feb 16, 2021

John Morris “Jack” Peterson July 29, 1925 – February 16, 2021 John M. “Jack” Peterson passed away at his home on Tuesday,  February 16, 2021 surrounded by family. Jack was born in Whistler, AL on July 29, 1925, the son of Robert M. Peterson and Helen Jones Peterson. Following his graduation from Murphy High School, Jack served in the U S Navy. Upon returning...

Feb 16, 2021

David Alfonso Linn of Mobile, Alabama passed away on February 16, 2021; at the age of 66, due to heart complications in St Louis, Missouri.   He was born on September 4, 1955 in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico.  Predeceased by his parents Socorro and Pablo Linn Sr. He is survived by his wife Monica, and their daughter Jacqueline.   He also leaves behind three children...

Feb 14, 2021

Lynne Meyer McElhaney went to be with our heavenly father on Sunday, February 14, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Dr. Richard McElhaney, daughter Ginny McElhaney-Simmons, son Lieutenant Colonel Richard (Carolyn) McElhaney Jr., sister Dr. Mary Kathryn Meyer, brother Lewis John (Carma) Meyer, and niece Katie Meyer. She was proceeded in death by her parents...

Feb 14, 2021

Joyce Ann Wilson Keyman, 83, devoted wife and mother and retired owner of The Fabric Works, died Sunday, February 14, 2021 of complications following heart surgery.  Joyce was born April 12, 1937 in Mobile, Alabama to Anna Margaret (Peggy) and Oscar Wilson. She married John (Jack) Keyman in 1955 and embarked upon a fun and adventurous life as a military...

Feb 13, 2021

Sarah Carol Watson May 12th, 1932 - February 13th, 2021 Carol Watson, 88, of Mobile, Alabama passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2021 with family by her side. She was known by family as sister, Sara Carol, and MawMaw. She was born in Reform, Alabama on May 12th, 1932. She later made Mobile her permanent home, where she raised...

Feb 12, 2021

James Uhle Lawley - February 17, 1929 to February 12, 2021 James was born at home in Chunchula, AL, and was raised alternately by his parents and grandparents. He was raised in an environment of hard work, integrity, and honesty that characterized his whole life. While raised in the Jim Crow South, and a political conservative, he believed in treating...

Feb 12, 2021

DETHLOFF Lola Sharon (Dusty) Dethloff was born December 31, 1944 in Fayetteville, NC.  She was a long time resident of Eight Mile, AL.  She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Bill Dethloff, Son, Wayne Dethloff (Lesley), Daughter Angela Dethloff, 1 Grandson, Will Dethloff and 1 Granddaughter, Cierra Travis, loving companion, Sparky, 6 sisters, Patsy Ladner, Lorrie Baggett, Martha...

Feb 11, 2021

Roberta "Bobbie" Thames passed away on February 11, 2021 in Bay Minette, Alabama. Roberta was born June 12, 1935 in Houston, Texas to George Shelton Jones and Emma Gene Murray. She was married to her childhood sweetheart, James Daniel (JD) Thames, for 66 years. She and her husband had two children, Mitchell Thames and Carla Thames White. Left to remember...