All Obituaries

Terry Wayne Smith, 82, of Mobile, AL went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2023. Terry was born and raised in Mobile, AL and was in the class of 1960 at Murphy High School. Terry Served 2 years in the Navy upon the USS Newman K. Perry. During this time, he met the love of his life, Bonnie. They were married on May 18, 1963 and were married for 57 years. Together, they raised two children, Terri Smith Norman (Cory) of Gulf Shores, AL and Kevin Wayne Smof Mobile, AL. He was known as Grandaddy...

Jorene Philen Lane, age 81 and resident of Mobile, AL passed away March 24, 2023, in Mobile, AL. Mrs. Lane was born to Oliver O'Neal Philen and Mabel Walton Philen on January 15, 1942, in Sumiton, AL. She graduated from Semmes High School and owned her own business, Jorene's Floral Designs. She loved cooking, hosting family events, decorating for the holidays and spending time with family. She was a member of Pathway Church where she enjoyed singing and playing the piano. She cherished her...

Geraldine (Jerri) McKeough - Born October 22, 1939 in Orlando, Fl passed at her home in Wilmer, AL on Friday March 24, 2023. She was retired from Mobile County Public School System and was married to Melvin McKeough, Sr. for 56 years. She is survived by their four children - Daryl (Kim) McKeough, Denise McKeough, Rene (Tommy) McElhany, Mac (Jamie) McKeough, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin McKeough, Sr., her mother,...

Mrs Syvillia "Sam" Horton Lee -Born October 20, 1938 in Eure N.C., Died at home Friday March 23, 2033 She was a resident of Mobile for 42 years a graduate of Ahoskie High School. Mrs Lee was retired from Brabner and Holland, she is survived by Daughters Kimberly (Rex) Middleton of Marion IN. Kelly (Joel) Lolley of Satsuma AL. Brother Joseph (Linda) Horton of Wake Forest NC. Five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces. She was Processed in death by husband...

Victor Rocha Leal age 83, passed away on March 23, 2023, in Senatobia, MS. He was born July 28, 1939, to Miguel Leal and Ventura Rocha Leal in Fisher, MN. Mr. Leal retired from the United States Navy after 22 years of honorable and faithful service to his country. Mr. Leal was preceded in death by his parents Miguel and Ventura Leal; son, Guy Schopp; brother, Fernando Leal, Guagalupe Leal and Bartolo E. Leal. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Yvonne Leal; sons, George Kenneth...

Larry Thomas Hunt was born on November 15, 1943, in Mobile, Alabama to the late Hilry and Overy Hunt. A devoted husband, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he was called home to rest on March 22, 2023, at the age of 79. Larry relished spending weekends immersed in the great outdoors, hunting and fishing with loved ones. He also had a passion for learning and technology. Larry was always eager to embrace the new devices of the time. He passed this love of learning and technology to his...

Sandra K. Guidry, Age 76, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. In 1946, Sandra was born in Belzoni, Mississippi; the daughter of Mary and Sidney Ainsworth. Growing up in Memphis, TN in 1966 she married the love of her life, Kenneth Guidry and they celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last July. In 1979 they relocated to Mobile, AL where they would remain until her death. After being a stay at home mom for...

It is with great joy we announce that on March 22, our Lord and Savior has welcomed his loyal servant "James David Purvis" Into his kingdom, where he will be forever healed and loved. He passed peacefully and with no pain and is now basking in glory of our Great God. While he will be missed it is with no sorrow as we never knew a man so great and so sure of his Love for Jesus. We will not dishonor him with further tears because he is exactly where he wants to be. We yearn for the day that we...

She was born in Miami, Florida on March 2, 1942. Her family moved to Mobile, Alabama shortly after her birth. Dorothy was a 1960 graduate of Murphy High School and a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She retired from Scott Paper Company in 1986. After her retirement she took great joy in being with her family. Dorothy was preceded in death by her mother and father Grayson W Jones and Lucile M Jones. Two brothers: Grayson P Jones and Kenneth M Jones. One Sister:...

Patricia (Pat) Ann Mashburn, 81, of Theodore, Al., passed away March 21, 2023 Pat was born in Bay Minette, Al., April 4, 1941 to Maggie Odessa Ramsey and Willis Eugene Jackson. Pat was a longtime native of Theodore, Al where she married her husband Robert Mashburn and raised her family. Pat was a member of Cowboy Baptist Church and loved attending whenever she was able. Pat is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mashburn and two sons, David Mashburn and Alan Mashburn. Pat was...