All Obituaries

Roy Wayne Sims, age 68, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2018 in Mobile, AL, born December 8, 1950, to Roy Linwood Sims and Justine LeCroy Sims. He is preceded in death by his father Roy Linwood Sims and infant brother Gary Charles Sims of Childersburg, AL, grandparents Claude and Maude LeCroy and Warner and Mamnie Sims of Goodwater, AL. He is survived by his mother, Justine LeCroy Sims of Childersburg, AL, one daughter, Kimberly Sims of Pensacola, FL, four brothers Steve (Laura)...

Freddie Lee Kelly, son of the late Clyde McGee Kelly and Marjorie J. Kelly, born April 9, 1943 in Lawrenceburg, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15th, 2019 after a yearlong battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda H. Kelly; his children, Varner Lee Kelly (Sheila) of Saraland, William Clyde Kelly Sr. “Billy” of Saraland, Kerry Kelly Grider (Ronnie) of Wilmer, and Sean Wesley Kelly (Jami) of...

Ms. Ida Mae Pierce passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019. She was a life time resident of Mobile, AL, a member of Airport Boulevard Baptist Church. Ms. Ida was the first Co-Salutatorian of Baker High School for the class of 1952. She had a 40 year career with the Alabama State Docks, retiring, Sept. 1996. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gregory L. Sr. & Katie Rose Pierce, her brother, Gregory L. Pierce, Jr. & her sister, Eloise Young (Edward Mac). She is survived by her...

George Michael Graham passed away on March 4th, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Angela Nelson Graham, his parents George Graham and Myrtle Taylor Moore, and his brother Don Graham. George is survived by his two children, Courtney Graham of Theodore and Jonathan Graham (Adrienne) of Grand Bay; his sister, Billie Jean Johnston (Tommy) of Waynesboro, MS; 3 grandchildren - Savannah, Danielle, and George; and a host of other family and...

Eva Mae Pearl (Walston) Grigsby passed away Friday March 8, 2019. She was born April 14, 1931 on the old farmstead on Jeff Hamilton Road, when everything was still dirt roads. She went to Baker Elementary and Baker High and graduated in 1948, and then attended Huffstettler Business College. Then she joined the US Navy, she was honorably discharged. Upon returning home she attended Century Business College in Mobile. Her civil service began in 1954, with Corp of Engineers AL, the Air Force...

Judy Nicholas passed away on March 3rd, 2019.  She is preceded in death by her mother Ophelia Busby. Judy is survived by her son Joey (Mimi) Smith; her father Sonny (Jennie) Busby; her siblings Sissie (Rev. Doug) Bartlett, Bubby (Pauline) Busby, Remola Bond, Lisa Busby (Justin and Tyler); her grandchildren Cameron Smith, Gaby Smith, Alyssa Williams, Austin Williams, and Aubrey Williams; her great-grandson Ryan Tunstall; as well as very many nieces, nephews,...

David Elbert Stegman was born on November 4, 1969 and passed away on January 31, 2019. He is preceded in death by his mother Gearldine Sprinkle Stegman, sister Dale Ellen Weekley and brother Charles Laverne Weekley. He is survived by his daughter Lacy Lynn Stegman, sister Wanda Lynn Sellers, brother Harvey Eugene Rhodes, aunt and uncle Earl and Rita Barbour, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Bayview...

A. Maurisa Bryant Robertson September 2, 1961- February 27, 2019 Maurisa was a talented retired beautician from Regis Hair Salon. She was a wonderful mother. Outgoing and outspoken, she made friends everywhere she went. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, a kind word, or a ridiculously funny joke. She was her family’s anchor.  She is preceded in death by her parents Maurice and Ruby Bryant; and her brother Billy Bryant.  Maurisa is survived by her husband...

Johnny Lovan Bolton, Sr. passed away on February 7th, 2019. He was a blaster/painter for many years. He was a kind and giving man. Most people knew him as "Butter Bean". He never met a stranger. He loved fishing. He truly was one-of-a kind and he will be truly missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Buddy Bolton and Edith Bolton; his brother Donnie Bolton; and his sister Shirley Young. Johnny is survived by his brothers and sisters: Bobby...

Jeremy Shane Schoon passed away on January 31, 2019. Shane spent his days as a commercial fisherman. He truly loved the sea. He was a true fisherman at heart, with hard hands and a heart as soft as can be. Shane loved life and loved his family and friends dearly. He never met a stranger. Shane could put a smile on every single person's face he met. He never hesitated to help when needed. He will be truly missed. He is preceded in death by his father Richard Lybrand; his grandfather...