All Obituaries

Michael Johnson Sr. (Mikey) was 56 years young and  a life long resident of Heron Bay, Al,  where he was a Commercial Fisherman. Mikey passed away unexpectedly April 3, 2021 at Providence Hospital in Mobile, Al. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. Anyone that knew Mikey, knew his love for Alabama football, Roll Tide! Michael is survived by his parents, George Johnson and Elsie Johnson, His children, Marissa Johnson and Michael Johnson Jr., his grandchild,...

Joseph E. Foster (Joey) was born on May 11, 1970 and passed away on April 12, 2021. Joey is survived by his wife, Renee Foster; his children, Bridgett (Nathan) Pierce, Kristen (Garrett) Key, and Ryan Foster; his grandchildren: Dwight, Tylah, Happy, and Lillie Rae; his parents, Oliver and Barbara Foster; his siblings, Deonna (Sam) Commins and John Paul (Heather) Foster; his mother-in-law, Frances Broadus; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. Joey is preceded in death...

Ray Perry Steele, 60, a native of Bayou La Batre, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021. Perry, was born March 4, 1961, he was a socially active man, who was known well in the community. He was a hard worker and always on the go.  He is survived by his mother Cendra (Larry) Lartigue, father Ray (Velma) Steele, brothers Craig (Leslie) Steele, Jerome (Angie) Christian and David (Jennifer) Steele, sister Michele (Cliff) Hemphill, daughter Stellie Steele and granddaughter Hannah...

Obed Edward Summerlin passed away on April 3rd, 2021 at the age of 53. He is preceded in death by his father Robert Collins Summerlin and his mother Annie Ruth Summerlin. Obed is survived by his children: Bam Bam Summerlin (Megan), Chad Summerlin (Karinne), and Paige Nicolaidis (Daniel); his grandchildren: Lexie, Emma Grace, Isaac, Chandler, Jaxon, Noah, Mattie and one unborn grandchild; his stepchildren; his siblings: Eric, Deedee, and Kitty; his past lovers; and his nieces, nephews,...

Gerald Wayne Phillips passed away on March 30th, 2021 at the age of 72. Mr. Phillips was survived by his wife of 48 years, Diane Phillips, his two sons Michael (Beth) Phillips, Timothy (Melissa) Phillips, his daughter Kristie Phillips (Greg Hurn), his sister Margaret Bonones, 5 grandchildren: Theresa Curtis, Victoria Phillips, Taylor Spencer, Trevor Phillips, and Cameron Phillips, 4 great-grandchildren: Mikey Curtis, Olivia Curtis, JJ Haygood and John Luke Phillips, and many nieces,...

Joseph Bernard Keeler-Sanders passed away on March 27, 2021. He was born July 20, 1994 to Christopher Lee Sanders and Kimberly Renee Leitner. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Jack Bernard Lancaster, his grandmother Marilyn Ruth Lancaster, and his grandfather Dennis Keeler Sr. Joseph is survived by his mother Kimberly Renee Leitner; his father Christopher Lee Sanders; his stepmother Candace Annette Sanders; his grandmother Sharon...

James "Jim" Ellis Young, III, age 73 a long time resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021. James was preceded in death by his parents, Lois Huff Young and James Ellis Young, Jr., and one sister, Patricia Gail Young.  He leaves behind to cherish his memories, Molly Young and their son, Nathan Young. James served as a Mobile County Deputy Sheriff for 26 years. He was in the Air Force Reserve for six years, and was proud to serve his...

Alice Faye Wheeler Manuel  Born- October 22, 1949 Died- March 23, 2021   She was preceded in death by her parents Bernys & LoRay Wheeler, Husband- Larry Manuel SR., Son- Larry Manuel Jr., Daughter- Chrissy Manuel, Grandson- Josh Manuel. Brothers- Johnny Mac Wheeler and Bernys David Wheeler. Sister- Betty Horton. She is survived by sons- Bernys R.(Boo)  (Jackie) Manuel and Eddie Manuel. Brother- William (Linda) Wheeler. Grandchildren- Donavan Dorsey, Devon (Megan)...

Victoria Chastine Payne 89 of Grandbay, Al passed away  on March, 26 2021. Mrs. Payne was survived by four Children.  Dianne Nelson (Danny).  Adolph Payne III (Lashea). Henry Payne (Sandy). and Mike Payne (Tina). A Sister Dottie Presley (Jimmy). and a Brother Allen Chastine (Delores). 12 Grandchildren, 37 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Husband Dewey A. Payne Jr. a Son David Payne her Mother Fannie Lorene Chastine, her...

Laura Lynn "Sister" Echols, passed at the age of 37 on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at 5:51pm at her Mammaw's home in Mobile, AL. Laura was diagnosed with brain cancer, grade 2 astrocytoma, in February 2019 and in November 2020 oncologists confirmed that her tumor had progressed to a grade 4 glioblastoma. She never once shed a tear nor felt sorry for herself regarding her diagnosis. She fought against the cancer with Jesus, family and friends by her side, but ultimately God...