Obituaries

Lena Geiger

Nov 25, 2024

Lena Mae Geiger, born November 23, 1929, in Seminary, MS passed away on November 25, 2024, at 95 years old. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Miller, 6 brothers and 1 daughter. 

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Patrick and her husband, Joe; 3 grandsons, numerous grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nephews and nieces. 

She retired from Walmart, loved...

Mason Coker

Nov 24, 2024

David Mason Coker, a decorated Marine, loving husband, father, son and brother, passed away on November 24,2024.

He is survived by his wife Amanda Moody Coker, stepson Brayden Dow, daughter Layla Coker and son Nathaniel Coker.

He is also survived by his Father, David Alan Coker, His Mother Elizabeth Robin Kulhanek, step father Robert Kulhanek, sister Nicole Coker Watkins, brother...

Jacalyn Jaramillo

Nov 23, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce Jacalyn Leigh Jaramillo was taken to meet her lord and departed this life peacefully in the morning hours of November 23, 2024, at Mobile Infirmary Hospital in Mobile, AL. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of so many throughout her time here on this...

James Copeland Jr

Nov 23, 2024

James Coleman Copeland, age 70, departed peacefully Saturday, November 23, 2024 in Mobile, Alabama. He came into this world on September 16, 1954 in the state of Virginia.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents James Copeland and Emmadale Copeland, his brother David Copeland and his beloved uncles who were like brothers to him: Gene and Jackie...

Alice Aplin

Nov 22, 2024

Alice Marie Aplin, age 88, passed away November 22, 2024.

Marie was born to James Edward and Myrtie Lucille Lassiter on October 16, 1936 in Bashi, AL. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great - grandmother and friend who's caring and giving spirit touched all those she came in contact with. Marie was a devoted servant of the Lord,...

Timothy Jenkins, Sr

Nov 20, 2024

Mr. Timothy M. Jenkins, age 71, a native and lifelong resident of the Mobile area, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. Tim was a retired Southern Methodist minister and was a devoted servant of the Lord, sharing Christ with everyone he met. He also recently retired from the Mobile County Revenue Commission. He graduated with...

Rochelle Heubach

Nov 20, 2024

With profound sadness, the family of Rochelle Brooks Heubach announces her unexpected passing on the morning of November 20, 2024, at the age of 85. A lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama, Rochelle entered her eternal rest, reuniting with her Creator and her beloved husband of 63 years, Ronald Heubach.

Rochelle grew up on Rochelle Street (named after her by her...

John Powell, Sr.

Nov 18, 2024

John W. Powell Sr., a devoted husband and father, dedicated veteran, and a man of unwavering faith passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18th at the age of 87. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 29,1937 in Mobile, AL, John proudly served his country in the United States Airforce during the Korean War. A true...

Ellis Hendrix

Nov 17, 2024

Ellis Hendrix

March 3rd, 1933 - November 17th, 2024

Born in Greenville, Alabama on March 3rd, 1933. In 1940 he and his family moved to Foley, Alabama where he worked on the potato farms to help support his family. From 1951 to 1954, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Army where he fought and was wounded in the...

Stephen Ward

Nov 17, 2024

Stephen John Ward, age 71, entered into his eternal rest and joy with his Lord on November 17th, 2024. Steve was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on December 4th, 1952, to Stephen and Anna Ward. He attended Holy Family School and graduated from Erie East High School in 1970.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents as well as his...

Ruby Salva

Nov 16, 2024

Ruby M. Salva, age 83, peacefully joined her Lord and her loved ones in Heaven on November 16, 2024. Ruby was born on November 2, 1941, in Mobile County, Alabama to Joseph and Flossie Miller. She was a graduate of Theodore High School's class of 1960. She devoted her life to caring for her family and children in her neighborhood....

Mary Smither

Nov 15, 2024

Mary June Smither, 91, of Wilmer, Alabama, passed away on November 15, 2024.

Mary June was born on June 11, 1933, in Mobile, Alabama, to Henry and Loyis Pierre.

June was always welcoming everyone with a warm smile, whether it was family, friends, or a patron of JC Penney (a job she loved). June loved her children...

Lillian Harmon

Nov 15, 2024

Lillian Irene Harmon, age 70, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on November 15, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on August 31, 1954, in Mobile, AL, Lillian was the beloved

youngest daughter of Edith and Orie Nelson. She spent her life as a devoted mother, Nanny, and friend, known for her kindness, generosity, and welcoming spirit.

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Norma Wood

Nov 12, 2024

Norma Jean Spink Wood, 94, passed away on November 12, 2024.

Norma was born on July 19, 1930 in Louisville, Kentucky to Thomas Raymond Spink and Willie Brown. Norma led a life of unwavering purpose, service, faith, and love. At just 18, guided by the advice of her priest, she embarked on her teaching career, which took her...

Sheila Echols

Nov 11, 2024

Sheila Lanell Echols, 66, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on November 11, 2024.

Sheila was born on February 28, 1958 in Conroe, Texas, to Owen and Mozell Baker. After graduating from Livingston High School, she studied for 2 years at Texas A&M.

Sheila was a wonderful housewife and an amazing mother who enjoyed spending her free time...

Betty Poole

Nov 9, 2024

Betty Jean Beasley Poole went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2024, in Mobile Alabama. She was 90 years old. Betty was a native of Crenshaw County, Alabama, where she was born in Luverne, Alabama in 1934. Betty worked as a telephone operator in Luverne after graduating high school. After moving to Mobile, Alabama to live with...

Lauren Brown

Nov 8, 2024

Lauren Kent Brown, 87, of Mobile Alabama passed away peacefully on Friday November 8th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 8th, 1937, in Winterhaven, Florida to Henry and Myrtice Brown, Lauren lived a life filled with love, accomplishment and devotion to his family. He was the beloved husband of Betty Brown, with whom he shared 66 years...

Jessie Highsmith

Nov 8, 2024

Jessie Willard Highsmith, a 92-year-old native of Mobile and resident of Saraland passed away Friday, November 8. 2024 at his home in Saraland.

He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who spent 50 years of his life raising his children. He was employed by International Paper for 43 years and was also a Veteran of the...

Betty Hoven

Nov 7, 2024

Betty Sue Hoven, a resident of Mobile, AL, a native of Florala, AL and former resident of Citronelle, AL for over 30 years, passed away November 7,2024 at the age of 80.

Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and a devoted wife for 58 years.

She is survived by her sons Karl Milton Hoven Jr (Misty), Michael Christopher Hoven...

Dorothy Hofmister

Nov 5, 2024

Dorothy Annette Hofmister, 92 years of age, entered her eternal home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Hatley Nursing Home in Clanton, Alabama. Dorothy, affectionately called "Dot" by her friends and family, was born May 13, 1932 in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Herman and Erna Dickens. She was the fourth child of five children, all preceded her in death.

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