All Obituaries

From the family of Tara Demetropoulos Stracener Tara passed away on May 10,2019 after a long and courageous battle with Cancer.  She was 61.  She grew up in Mobile, AL and was raised in the Navco area.  She was known as a giant in a small package. Tara was a Vietnam Veteran who served in the  U S Army for 3 years.   She loved bringing people together whether it be family, friends or strangers.  Tara served as Administrator of The Navco Facebook Page and...

Donna M. Seaman Johnson, 53, was called home on Friday May 10, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in Bayou La Batre on September 11, 1965, and raised by her parents Elton and Anna Seaman.  She spent most of her life being the best mother she could to her children, and helping her husband work in the seafood industry. Everyone who knew her knows she was such a sweet, loving and caring person to us all. Donna is survived by her husband, David...

Donald Wayne Logan, 57, passed away on May 11th, 2019 at his home in Mobile. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald P. Logan and Janie Hoagland Logan and his grandparents Nell Hoagland, Richard Hoagland, William Logan, and Mildred Logan. Donald is survived by his sisters Deborah Logan Schmitz and Teresa Logan Schmidt (Herman); his nieces and nephews Lauren Schmitz Dempsey, Hannah Schmitz, Heather Curry, Justin Schmidt, Samantha Preston; and many great-nieces, great-nephews, as well...

Deborah Dianne Foster, born and raised in Mobile Co., passed away at her home in Wilmer, AL, on May 9th, 2019. Deborah is survived by her husband Robert Foster; her children Denise (Doyle) Covey, Stephanie (Josh) Beck, and Robert (Nicole) Foster; her grandchildren Cole, Reagen, Hunter, Madison, Cecilia, Colin, and Roman; her siblings Janice Foster, Stacey Lofton, and Bill Thomaston; as well as many other family, friends, and loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents William...

Rev. Sonny Busby (Henry Edward Lee Busby) went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 4th, 2019. He was born January 9, 1925, to Lee and Louise Busby, deceased. He is also preceded in death by his siblings: one brother Robert (Bugar) Busby; two sisters Eloise Rountree and Mae Waters; a daughter Judy Nicholas; and a grandson Robert (Robbie) Busby. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, who was his caregiver for the last few months. They traveled together in the ministry for the last 20...

Richard Allen Gilchrist, age 61, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Ricky was born in Mobile, AL and spent most of his life there. He is survived by his wife Brenda Gilchrist, his son Richard Allen Gilchrist Jr. (Shannon), his daughter Elisia Cosco (Steven), 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and other family. He will be missed by many loved ones and friends, as he influenced many lives. Visitation and services will be held on May 7th at Lott Road Church of Jesus Christ (8075 Lott...

James Harold Middleton, age 82, a native and lifelong resident of the Tanner Williams community in Alabama, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. He was a loving son, husband, father, and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents Jewel and Irene Lawley Middleton and by his wife of 60 years Marita Rester Middleton. James met his wife Marita at Semmes High School where he played both football and basketball. He was an active member of the 4-H Club. James was a 1959 graduate...

Johnny Royals Stockman September 30, 1964 - May 6, 2019 He was employed at Ingalls Shipyard and a member of the Local 693 Boilermakers. He was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Leonard and Linda Stockman (deceased) and his brother David Wayne Stockman (deceased). He is survived by his wife of 28 years Melanie Jo Stockman and his sisters Pearl Stockman (Mark) and Angela Clark (Joe), as well as his fur babies Mickey and Max, and other family, friends, and loved ones. The pallbearers...

Micah Wayne Hare passed away early Wednesday morning, May 1, 2019 at 12:02 am. He is survived by his father Wayne Hare, his mother, Cleo Foster, his brother Andy Hare, his two sisters Paige Hare and Bonnie Hare, and four children: Samantha Long, Boston Hare, Anthony Hare, and Hannah Hare. Micah will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a musician along the Gulf Coast who was loved by all. He had a great voice and approached life with a tune on his lips, a smile on his...

Thomas Wayne Collins, born Oct. 31st, 1974 in Fairbanks, AK, passed on to a better place on April 18th, 2019 at the age of 44. He is preceded in death by his biological father, Robert Powell, raised by Benjamin B. Collins, Sr., who passed in 2007 and a daughter, Devon. He leaves behind his mother, Carol (Bud) McPherson, sister Tammi (Adam) Leary, fiance Trisha Wakeley, and 3 daughters, Gracie of Akron, OH, and Hope and Ava of Robertsdale, AL. He also leaves behind special friends who he...