Mobile, AL Obituaries

James Wallace “Jim” Sockwell, 90, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on September 16, 2026. Jim was born on August 3, 1936, in Sheffield, Alabama, to Wallace Lester Sockwell and Mary Jacobs Sockwell. H...

Byron Timothy “Tim” Hobbs passed from this world on September 15, 2026, at the age of 76. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend who will be deeply mis...

Waurine Elizabeth Moore Keefe, age 96, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1929 in Mobile, Alabama. Waurine attended St. Vincent Catholic School and was a graduat...

Bonnie Long Torrans, age 84, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1942, to Luther Theodore Long Sr. and Elizabeth ...

Patricia Clara Ehleringer Metty, known as Pat, Mom, and Granny, grew up in the small town of Currie, MN. She was the mother of three, grandmother to seven, and great-grandmother to fifteen, whom she p...

Services to honor and celebrate the life of Albert McCoy “Coy” Rich, 92, of Mobile, will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Oak Park Church of God. Pastor David Smith and Pastor Daniel Blaylo...

George Carlton “Bucky” Smith, a longtime resident of Dauphin Island, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, at the age of 81 in Mobile, Alabama. He was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on Septem...

Anthony Michael Naman, age 101 and lifelong resident of Mobile AL, died peacefully at his home on September 12, 2026. Survived by his six children Elizabeth Betbeze, Alec Naman (Kathy), Margie Duffy (...

William “Bill” Banks Christian, Jr., of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on the evening of September 10, 2026, at the age of 83. Bill probably should have written an autobiography, but his devotion to liv...

William “Bill” Clinton Ferges, 83, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, with his family by his side, following a 14-year battle with cancer. Bill was born on July 1, 1943, in Norfolk, Virgin...

Robert Dana Brooks, age 75, of Daphne, AL, passed away on September 9, 2026 in Mobile. A memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11:00 am from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church ...

Aaron Norman Johnston Jr., a long time resident of Irvington, Alabama passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026 in Pensacola, Florida. Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama to Aaron Norman and Eleanor Me...

Larry Clayborn Bowles, age 78, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama died Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the Retreat at Saad's Hospice. Mr. Bowles was a 1966 graduate of Mobile County Hig...

Elizabeth Lee Bellenger Simmons “Bessie” September 14, 1935 – September 7, 2026 Elizabeth Lee Belle...

Perrye Irene Millstein Lewis- born in Jackson, MS on February 16, 1933, and longtime resident of Mobile, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. She attended the University of Alabama and Ohio Sta...

Travis Patrick Conner, born November 9, 1979, in Mobile Alabama, passed away on September 5, 2026. Travis was a caring and quiet man who enjoyed good conversation and had a deep love for his family. ...

Marshall Franklin Barstow, 48, of Mobile, Alabama died September 3, 2026 in Mobile, Alabama. He was born January 30, 1978 and was married to his wife, Katy, on May 15, 2004. Marshall is survived by h...

Mrs. Anna Bernice McGill Harris was born July 31, 1930 in Mobile, AL to Myrtle Woodson and raised by her Grandparents, Jack and Jane McGill. She passed away quietly at her home on Friday, September 4...

Virginia Strong Wilkins passed on September 6, 2026, at the age of 90. Virginia lived in Mobile, Alabama. Virginia was a founding member of Saint Vincent De Paul’s Catholic Church, where she was an a...

Services to honor and celebrate the life of Rev. William Wilson Hayes, 97, of Wilmer, will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 12:00 Noon at Faith Temple. Rev. Lloyd Lane, Rev. Bruce Johnson, ...

Cheryl Aline Strachan Stewart went to be in the arms of her Savior in the evening of Thursday, September 3, 2026. She was 79 years old. Cheryl was the only child born to Jack and Norma Lee Strachan. S...

The Lord opened His arms and welcomed William “Bill” Kruse Sr., age 82, home to be with Him on August 31, 2026. Bill was born on September 18, 1943, and lived a life centered around faith, family, fr...

Julia “Katie” Ann Strub Davis, 77, of Mobile, Alabama passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday September 1, 2026. She was born March 27, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama. She graduated from Our Lady of Victo...

Crystal Hunter was a native of Mobile, Alabama, resident of Orville, Alabama. She was born on December 26, 1972, to the late Lois Hickenbottom, dad Theodore Hickenbottom who raised her. She gained her...

Robin Edward Barnett, age 70, passed away peacefully in Mobile, Alabama, on August 31, 2026, from complications of congestive heart failure. Born on October 30, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Robin ...

Joy Curry Pose, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the evening of Saturday, August 29, 2026. She was a resident of Theodore, Alabama. Joy retired from the Mobile County Treasurer’s office wh...

Janice D'Olive Wheeler Greer, affectionately known as "Nee Nee" to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on August 31, 2026, at the age o...

Hilda Aline “Hoodie” Glassen passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving behind a family who loved her dearly and a lifetime of wonderful memories, laughter, and stories. Hil...

Austin Jody Nelson Payne was born in Mobile Alabama on December 15 1980, to Vicki and Jody Payne. The family resided in Mobile before relocating to Stapleton in Baldwin County. He attended elementary ...

David Michael Anderson, age 79 of Mobile, Alabama passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at his home in Theodore, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents Gordon A. Anderson, Sr. and Elouise ...

Ryan Thomas Summerlin, 42, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at his apartment in Athens, Alabama. Ryan was born on December 2, 1983, at Old Providence Hospital, Mobile, Alaba...

Rhonda K. Creighton, Age 70; a native of Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Tallahassee, Florida died on August 27, 2026, in Tallahassee. Rhonda is survived by her daughter, Erin Gordon; her brother, ...

Cynthia Lee Janik, 69, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on August 28, 2026. She was born on September 5,1955 in Mobile, Alabama. Cynthia retired after working 30 years in human resources for the Depar...

Ruth B Farr passed on August 27, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on March 18, 1934, Ruth lived in Mobile, Alabama.

James Earl Newbill Sr., 86, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle...

Mary Florine Brannan Miller, 98, was born Monday, August 29, 1927 in Mobile, Alabama and passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at her home in Ferriday, Louisiana. Florine had many names: Mother, Mo...

Geoffrey Hale Moore passed on August 23, 2026, at the age of 65. Geoffrey was a resident of Mobile, Alabama, and was born on August 29, 1960.

E. Carl Robitzsch, of the Mobile area, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. He was 77. Born March 30, 1949, to Earnest Robitzsch and Sadie Young Robi...

Carolyn Lorraine Nelson passed on August 22, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on October 23, 1928, in Mobile, Alabama, Carolyn lived in Elberta, Alabama.

Mr. Melvin Louis Reynolds, Jr., Age 68; a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama died Thursday, August 20, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Reynolds retired from the Alabama State Docks McDuffie Coal Terminal...

Marie Gayle Lindsey departed this life on August 23, 2026. This was the same day she gave life to her firstborn in 1960. A longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama and a recent resident of Birmingham, Ala...

Joyce Pruett Bailey passed away on August 23, 2026, at the age 0f 98. She was born in Perdido, Alabama, on February 6, 1928, and was a 1946 graduate of Convent of Mercy. She was preceded in death by ...

Paul Douglas (Doug) Taylor age 87, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2026. Doug was born on August 21, 1939 in Winfield, Alabama to Paul and Louise Taylor. Doug graduated from Vigor High S...

Mary Ellen Foley Picard, age 86, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026. Born in Sandusky, Ohio, on September 19, 1939, to Gerald Ambrose and Bernice Floyd Foley, Mary Ellen gre...

Gladys Marie McPhail - a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the age of 88.

David Raymond Rich, age 90, of Mobile, Alabama passed away on August 21, 2026 just 6 days before his 91st birthday after living a full life, that was lived and shared with so many family and friends. ...

Elaine P. Clikas, of Mobile, AL, passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 78. Born in Mobile on February 3, 1948, to Sophia and Christ Pappas, she was a bright light whose warmth, faith, and joy ...

Leslyee Kae Davis passed on August 21, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on July 21, 1938, in Melbourne, Iowa, and residing in Mobile, Alabama. Private graveside side service was held on Augu...

Martha "Mot" Irvin - a 94 year-old native of Kosciusko, Mississippi, longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama, and current resident of Saraland passed away at home on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Mrs. Irvi...

Samuel “Sammy” William Smith II, age 77, a native of Selma, Alabama, and longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away at home on August 20, 2026. Sammy was a truly special man; a friend to all wh...