Obituaries

Apr 2, 2020

April 25, 1927 – April 2, 2020 Dulan Earl Lyles, Jr., a native and longtime resident of Mobile, AL passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the age of 92. Earl was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. After serving 28 years he retired at the rank of Master Sergeant from the United...

Apr 2, 2020

WEST Bobby Earl West (PawPaw) - Age 71; Born in Aberdeen, MS June 9, 1948 and passed away April 2, 2020 in Mobile, AL. He was a resident of Mobile, AL and the owner and operator of West's Towing located on Dauphin Island Parkway. He loved fishing, cooking, his faithful dog Buster and entertaining family and friends. He is...

Apr 1, 2020

James Edward “Jim” McGough, 71, born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on April 20, 1948 and a lifelong resident of Mobile, passed away April 1, 2020. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William Malcolm McGough, Sr., and Della M. Seawright McGough. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Sara Smith “Sally” McGough; four children, James David McGough (Joy),...

Mar 31, 2020

Clayton Paul Minhinnette, age 77, a native and life-long resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

Clayton was a proud member of the 1961 class of Murphy High School. He attended The University of Southern Mississippi until he returned to Mobile to marry the love of his life, Mary Llanelle Stewart Minhinnette. He went...

Mar 29, 2020

William "Bill" Allen Eubanks, 83 passed away in his home on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. He leaves his wife of 34 years, Faye Cole Eubanks; Mike, his son; Kimberly, his daughter; and Heather, his granddaughter. Bill was born & raised in Mobile, AL the son of...

Mar 28, 2020

Arvie Spears Neaves Aug 25, 1933 - Mar 28, 2020 Age 86 of Wilbar, NC and longtime resident of Mobile, AL passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was reunited with her parents, William Henry Spears and Ora Dell Griffin Spears; her beloved husband, Marshall Paul Neaves, Sr; son, Jerry Arthur Neaves; eight sisters;...

Mar 28, 2020

DUNNAM Benjamin “Ben” Reeves Dunnam was born on April 29, 1989 in Mobile, Alabama. Ben was the oldest of three siblings and was definitely known as a family man. He and his wife Haley fell in love early in life, dating for 18 years and married for 9 - truly a rare and perfect love story! Ben attended Theodore High...

Mar 28, 2020

BROWN Frances J Brown, a native of Chilton County, Alabama and a longtime resident of Mobile County, died on Saturday March 28, 2020. Family graveside services will be held on Monday in the Odd Fellow Cemetery in Bayou la Batre, Alabama. Condolences may be offered at www.mobilememorialfunerals.com.

Mar 25, 2020

Mar. 6, 1944 – Mar. 25, 2020 Rick was born in Mobile, AL on March 6, 1944 and passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the age of 76. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Poiroux, and his mother, Kathleen Poiroux. His survivors include his wife of 56 years, Barbara; his brother and fishing partner, Billy; favorite...

Mar 24, 2020

Joseph (SloJoe) was born in Mobile, Alabama in July of 1943. He was proceeded in death by his Mother Will Ima Canady, his Father Oscar William Canady his Brother Charles William Canady and his son David Wayne Canady. Joe is survived by his Son Joseph Allan Canady JR (Little Joe), his favorite big sister Sara Palmer, his favorite baby...

Mar 23, 2020

Carolyn Blackwell Tate was a lifelong resident of Mobile and Semmes, Alabama. She left this world Monday, March 23, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband James Stuart (Buddy) Tate; parents, Vivian Welch Blackwell and Roscoe Owen Blackwell II; sisters and brother, Jackie Blackwell Harris, Sylvia Blackwell McGuire, Mabel Eldora Blackwell...

Mar 22, 2020

Theresa P. McCann, a longtime resident of Mobile, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at Mobile Nursing Home and Rehabilitation, Mobile, Alabama. Many of her children, grandchildren and other relatives were able to spend time with her during her last few days and hours. Theresa was born on November 13, 1924, in Laurel, Mississippi, to parents Emma...

Mar 21, 2020

Sept. 2, 1941-Mar. 21, 2020 Captain Raymond Cary "PawPaw" Easley Sr., a lifelong resident of Mobile, AL passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the age of 78. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosemary Hinton Easley; daughter, Terri Easley (Greg Lawrence); son, Raymond Cary "Shug" Easley, Jr. (Desiree); grandson, Hunter Easley; granddaughter, Morrisey Jay (Andrew);...

Mar 20, 2020

MOBLEY, Sr. March 20, 2020 John (JW) William Mobley Sr. A resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Friday at the age of 93. JW was born in Atmore, AL. on July 22, 1926 to John Gideon and Minnie Mae Mobley. JW and business partner Forrest Brooks owned several restaurants over the years. The Burger Master, Burger Castle, Larry’s...

Mar 19, 2020

Margaret Anne Tidwell passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. A loving wife, mother and grandmother. Anne worked for the Mobile Police Department as a school traffic officer until her retirement. She and her husband Paul enjoyed traveling and buying and selling collectibles. She is survived by...

Mar 18, 2020

Sept. 15, 1923-Mar. 18, 2020 Muriel Grey Alexander Boykin, 96, of Casper, WY, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020. She was born to Lottie (Lee) and John Alexander, September 15, 1923, in Thomaston, AL. She grew up helping her mom run the first telephone switchboard from their home. They moved to Demopolis, AL, on the Black Warrior River and...

Mar 18, 2020

Dixie Alma Landon (Richardson), went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the age of 73. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. Dixie was born on December 22, 1946, in Mobile, Alabama. She grew up in Prichard, Alabama and later attending C.F. Vigor High School, where she graduated...

Mar 16, 2020

James Randall “Randy” Shanks, 71, of Mobile, AL, entered the presence of his Heavenly Father on March 16, 2020, peacefully surrounded by family. Randy is survived by his sister, Beverly Jones, daughter Meredith Shanks Jones and son-in-law Luke Jones. He also leaves behind two grandchildren, Dylan Jones and Kinley Jones, as well his former spouse, Marilyn Shanks and brother-in-law...

Mar 15, 2020

Wilford Jackson Files, a native of Walker County, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the age of 82.

He was a US Army veteran; a member of Riverside Baptist Church where he served as Deacon; was retired from Consolidated Pipe and Supply and enjoyed golf.

He was preceded...

Mar 14, 2020

Rod W. Cooke (69), a native of Montgomery, AL, passed away at home on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Kitty Handey Cooke. He is also survived by his beloved children and grandchildren, Kerri & Wes Cooke and...