All Obituaries

Mr. Phelan Ray Foster, "Papa Ray", was born on September 19, 1947. He passed to his eternal home in Heaven on October 22, 2020, at the age of 73. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Dorothy Foster and his sister, Linda Williams. Papa Ray leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 22 years, Kathy Moore Foster; his son, Darrell Foster, his bonus daughters, Shannon (Boe) Sprinkle and Angel (Beau) Bosarge; his precious grandchildren which he thought hung the...

Captain John Dee Johnson, 63, entered his eternal home with Jesus, on October 22, 2020, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born to Clifford and Madeline Johnson on March 3, 1957.  John Dee was a life long commercial shrimper, out of Bayou La Batre. He was best known in the community for his skills and expertise as the Captain. He was a hard worker and his tough spirit, strong work ethic and perseverance through his 5 year battle with Colon Cancer is often the talk among...

Casey Breeding born January 1st, 1968 ready to celebrate!  Being the life of the party would be the theme of his entire life.  His younger years were spent living out West with his parents and brother, getting into as much mischief as possible.  Kentucky always held a special place in his heart, spending time with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Andrea, his favorite cousin, he would later walk down the aisle sporting his famous electric mullet. To quote Andrea,...

Remola Marie (Busby) Bond was called to heaven on October 9, 2020 in Mobile, Alabama, after a sudden brain hemorrhage in August that left her in a coma until her death.  She was born in Vidor, Texas on December 28, 1953 to Ophelia and Lee “Sonny” Busby; the fourth of their 5 children. She was extremely close to her family, both immediate and extended. She is preceded in death by her older sister Judy Nicholas, and both her parents. She is survived by her brother and...

Frances Isabel (Gartland) Guempel passed away at age 84 on October 8, 2020 surrounded by her family after battling stage 4 colon cancer. Fran was born in Rochester, NY September 19, 1936. Fran went to John Marshall High School, attended the University of Rochester, was a practicing Catholic, a flight attendant for TWA until getting married, and lived all over the country. Fran retired with her husband to Dauphin Island, AL in 1986. Fran was an artist, active in the local theatre, avid...

David Grant Orso, 70, passed away on Sept. 29, 2020. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Joyner Cemetery at 10:00 AM.

Richard Cleveland "Clevie" Culp, Jr. Born 12-21-1961 Death 10-01-2020 He is preceded in death by his father Richard Culp, Sr. and his nephew Joshua Caleb Culp. He is survived by his wife Maureen Culp; his sons Richard "Rick" Culp III and Harrison (Libby) Culp; his grandchildren Maddilyn Culp and Ryleigh Culp; his mother Johnnie Hughes Culp; his brother Todd (Angie) Culp; and his sister Wendy (Matthew) Foster; and many other family, friends, and loved ones. Clevie believed in the Lord...

Milton Mark Dixon, Sr., 61, passed away on September 26th, 2020. Mark is preceded in death by his parents Rolley and Bonnie Dixon. He is survived by his wife Tina Smith; his children Candy Dixon, Mark Dixon, Jr., Lance Dixon, Savanna Dixon, Paige Dixon, Dade Dixon, and Heaven Dixon... Papa was a rollin' stone; his 17 grandchildren; his 2 great-granddaughters; his 1 great-grandson; his brothers William Shiver and Rolley Dixon, Jr.; his sister Bonnie Dixon; and a slew of...

Travis Stringfellow, 77, passed away on September 25th. Graveside services will be held at Pierce Creek Cemetery on Thursday, October 1st, at 2:00 PM.

 ~ OBITUARY ~ Maxine L. Carter passed away on September 30, 2020 after a lengthy battle with various health issues. She is survived by four children: Mel Carter (Jackie) of Las Vegas, NV; Russ Carter (Barbara) of Yazoo City, MS; Carly Self (Jerry) and Dee Dee Rounds (Ben), both of Theodore, Al. Her late son's widow, Dixie Carter; 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her older sister, Fay Evans; her eldest son, Charles Carter; And her...