Obituaries

Feb 2, 2020

WATTS

Feb. 2, 2020

Mrs. Eloise Eliza Watts, a native of Waynesboro, Mississippi and a longtime resident of Mobile died on Sunday. She is survived by her loving and faithful husband of 72 years, Arnold Watts; two children, Kenneth Watts and Vicki (David) Edwards; one brother, Eugene Ezell; two grandchildren, McKenzie Edwards and Drake Watts...

Feb 1, 2020

Robert Theodore Odiorne Jr. Robert (Bobby) Theodore Odiorne Jr. was born on December 16,1931 in Wetumpka, AL and died February 1, 2020, in Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Theodore Odiorne Sr. and Christine Knox Odiorne. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Maggie J. Odiorne, son Robert T. (Ted) Odiorne III (Barbara)...

Jan 31, 2020

NEWMAN

Mrs. Letha Frances Newman, a native of Four Oaks, N.C., longtime resident of Irvington, AL  died in Florala, AL at her daughters home on Friday, January 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Newman, two children, David Posey and Diane Whitaker. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Salzmann; one brother, Roy...

Jan 30, 2020

Ronald Monroe Faircloth went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the age of 68. Ronnie was born February 27, 1951 at Monroe County Hospital to William Merrill Faircloth Sr. (deceased) and Jewell Woodham Faircloth, 95 years of age.  Ronnie has faithfully served as Mrs. Faircloth’s caregiver for more than twelve years....

Jan 30, 2020

HARRISON

Feb. 1, 1930-Jan. 30, 2020

Monelle Iris Todd McCoy Harrison, 89, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Grand Bay, AL.  Monelle was born in Ludowici, GA to Eugene Alton Todd and Pearlie Mae Bland Todd on February 1, 1930. She was a child of God, wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother...

Jan 29, 2020

Jean McLean Boyd

July 28, 1934-Jan. 29, 2020

On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, Jean McLean Boyd, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at the age of 85. Jean was born on July 28, 1934 in Mobile, AL, and was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Jackson Boyd; her parents, Jeral E....

Jan 28, 2020

MKC Terry “Papa Smurf” Lee Stockton Sr. died peacefully at Springhill Medical Center Hospital on 01/28/2020 in Mobile, Alabama at the age of 65.

Terry Lee Stockton Sr. is survived by his  wife, Pamela Valerie Stockton; children, Christopher Albert Stockton, His Daughter in-law Jordan Leigh Stockton. His son Terry Lee Stockton Jr. and soon to be daughter...

Jan 27, 2020

WILLIAMS

James Joseph Williams of Mobile, Alabama, passed away at home on Monday, January 27, 2020 after an illness.  James is survived by his wife, Sun Cha; his son, John Paul and daughter Mary Gail Plunkett, and brothers, Edward and Thomas. James retired in February 1996 as CW3MUSARMY.  James was a  helicopter pilot and later became a...

Jan 25, 2020

May Jill Armistead 1939-2020 A native of Foley, AL and resident of Mobile, AL died on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the age of 82. Mrs. Armistead worked for several years as an ER Tech at Springhill Memorial Hospital. She was a Civil War Buff having collected numerous artifacts. She loved the outdoors and being around water. She was preceded...

Jan 25, 2020

WALTMAN

Mrs. Kathleen Margaret (Mullens) Waltman, a native of Carteret, New Jersey and a longtime resident of Mobile died on Saturday, January 25, 2020. She was a special education teachers assistant. Mrs. Waltman was preceded in death by her husband, James Waltman and her sister Imogene Grove. She is survived by five children, Jamie Schneider, Tim Waltman...

Jan 22, 2020

Sept. 10, 1932-Jan. 22, 2020 JAMES FREDERICK AKRIDGE, born in Bayou La Batre, AL and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the age of 87. He retired from International Paper Company after 40 years of service; served in the US Naval Reserve and was a US Air Force Veteran. He was a Murphy High...

Jan 21, 2020

Nov. 22, 2005-Jan. 21, 2020 Hayden was born November 22, 2005 in Mobile, AL. There will only be one of you; it is so amazing to think there is only one of you in this entire world! Only one with your laugh, your face, your spirit, your quirks and your specific talents. No other person can be you or...

Jan 20, 2020

Mary Katherine Duley Fail, a native of Dexter, Missouri and a resident of Mobile, AL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the age of 92. Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great Grandmother and friend. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Ervin J. Fail, Sr. Mary...

Jan 18, 2020

Mrs. Mildred Stokes Crabtree went to her heavenly home on January 18, 2020 at the age of 93. She was born, the youngest of nine children to Earl J. Stokes and Ada Goyne Stokes on March 31st 1926 in Rayville, La. She graduated with honors from Holly Ridge High School in 1943 where she was the Homecoming Queen. Durring...

Jan 14, 2020

Icy Lee Lewis Neel May 11, 1928 – January 14, 2019 Icy Lee Lewis Neel passed away quietly in Mobile, Alabama on January 14, 2020 surrounded by family. She was born on May 11, 1928, the fourth of sixteen children to Jordan and Jessie Lee Hillman Lewis at their farm in Neely, Mississippi. Icy Lee grew up working along...

Jan 14, 2020

Mary Agnes Strickland Callaghan, age 80, lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Mary was born April 1, 1939 to Grace Wilson Strickland and John Thomas Strickland, Sr. Mary was a mother, homemaker, and caregiver for many. She retired from USA Children and Women’s Hospital. Mary was the first born of six children....

Jan 13, 2020

Mary Agnes Johnson McDonaldSeptember 6, 1928 - January 13, 2020A native of Savannah, GA and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, Mary Agnes Johnson McDonald passed away peacefully January 13, 2020. Visitation Services will be at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 12:00 noon with funeral services at the chapel of Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral...

Jan 10, 2020

Aug. 30, 1961-Jan. 10, 2020 Jeffrey “Jeff” Darrel Goodman, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Al, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 58. He was a movie buff; loved to read the comics; collected toys and was overall “king of the nerds”. He made the best out of bad situations and found his own happiness in...

Jan 10, 2020

Roselle Lee Twilley was called to Heaven by her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 10, 2020. Born in Semmes, AL on January 30, 1925, she was a lifetime resident of Mobile and Baldwin counties. She was a long-time member of Kingswood United Methodist Church and later Christ United Methodist Church. A cosmetologist by profession, she was the previous...

Jan 8, 2020

MARGARET ANNETTE DEASON JORDAN, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL, died peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, January 8, 2020. She was born June 9, 1933 to Harold and Margaret Deason. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 52 years, Hilton Harry “Buddy” Jordan and her grandson, Cy Gates. Her survivors include her...