All Obituaries

Lee (Bubba) Lerone Busby, 75, passed away on May 15th, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents Ophelia and Edward Lee Busby, his son Robert Edward Busby, and his two sisters Julia Inez Nicholas and Remola Marie Bond. Bubba is survived by his wife of 58 years Glenda Busby; his children James Lee Busby (Pam), Theresa Steiner (Dwayne), and Kimberly Johnson (Lyle); his siblings Louise Bartlett and Lisa Busby; eleven grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; his stepmother...

01/19/1971 - 05/06/2022 – Darrell Eugene Bosarge, age 51, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022. Darrell was preceded in death by his mother Gloria Barnes Merritt, stepfather James Merritt. He is survived by his son Jeremy Bosarge, father Robert Bosarge, brother Nicholas Bosarge, Sister Robin Bosarge other relatives and friends.  Funeral service will be held at Kenmar Family Funeral Home - Bayou Chapel on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 12 noon with visitation starting at 11am...

Benny Allen Esfeller born to Francis Sr. and Regina Esfeller on February 5, 1958 in Coden, Alabama, passed away May 10, 2022 at Providence Hospital at the age of 64.   Preceded in death by Mother Regina Esfeller and Father Francis Edward Esfeller Sr. Step son - Tony Owens Brothers - Bubbie, Pete, and Ricky Esfeller. Sister - Patty Ann Esfeller. NIeces - Robin Esfeller Survived by: Wife - Betty Esfeller of 42 years. Sisters - Chrissy Harris ( Johnny), Sheila Smith Brothers -...

Christopher Michael Seward, born August 14, 1993 to Lori and Edward Seward, passed away on May 16th, 2022. A more detailed obituary will be provided and updated here soon.

Larry Alphonse Gilley Sr. of Eight Mile, AL passed away on May 5, 2022 at age 67. He was born December 10, 1954 in Mobile, AL.  He is preceded in death by his parents Elvis “Eb” Gilley Sr. and Carrie Irene Gilley (Evans) His brother Elvis Franklin Gilley Jr. “Sonny” and his sister Wanda C. Dees. He is survived by his two sisters, Shirley V. Ellison (William), and Patricia “Patsy” Gurley. His two children, son Larry Alphonse Gilley Jr. and daughter...

James McDuffie, 61, passed away on May 3rd, 2022. Funeral services for Mr. McDuffie will be held at Kenmar Family Funeral Home on Friday, May 6th. The family will receive friends for visitation at 11 AM. The service will begin in the chapel at 12 PM. Interment to follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens.

Charles (Chuck) V. Jowers, age 86 of Irvington, AL, passed peacefully at home on April 22, 2022. Chuck was born in Bayou La Batre, AL on April 25, 1935 to the late Robert (Bob) Jowers and Marguerite Murray Jowers.  Chuck was a loving husband, dad, and papa. He served aboard the USS O'Bannon during the Korean War and was a master boat captain for 40 years. He loved playing golf. Chuck is preceded in death by his parents Bob and Marguerite Jowers, his wife of 52 years Juanita...

Franklin Delano Wood Jr (AKA) Little Danny and DJ Dr Love, of Mobile AL, passed away on April 16th, 2022. He was born on December 8th, 1964. He is preceded in death by his Father Franklin Delano Wood Sr, Brother Pattrick Madden. He is survived by his Mother Violet Henrietta Carter Wood, His Brothers Larry Wilson Havens (Lee Havens), Van Coles (Pam Coles), James Garlington, Sisters Darlene Hoff(Charlie), Doreen Forner (Cliff),  Anna Templeton and many nieces and...

William "Billy" James Moffett, Sr. of Wilmer, 84, passed away on April 13th, 2022. He was born September 27th, 1937. He is preceded in death his parents James Woodard Moffett and Ethel Irene (Godwin) Moffett, his brother Wayne Woodard Moffett Sr., and his sister Sandra Lee Willoughby. Billy is survived by his wife Joanne (Sketo) Moffett, his daughter Tammy Lynn Evans, his son Williams James Moffett, Jr., granddaughter Mary Anne Evans, grandson Michael Allen...

Patricia Larsen passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Thankfully, memories of her will remain here on earth in the hearts and minds of her loved ones for a long time to come. Patricia was born to Pauline and Stanley Christian in 1937 in Harriman, a small town in Eastern Tennessee. She was proud of her Tennessee roots and loved to return for visits throughout her lifetime. She lived a life that was long and full and she witnessed many historical moments. Her favorite moments; however,...