All Obituaries

Justin Ray McInnis, 52, passed away on July 16, 2021. He is survived by his daughter Ana McInnis; his sisters Maria Sheets and Dena McInnis; his uncle Mike (Karen) McInnis; Ana's mother Sandra Collier; his nephews Barry Sheets, Jr. and Matthew McInnis; his niece Leilani McInnis; his cousins: Hunter Malone, Paisley McInnis, Tucker Davis, Harley McInnis, April McInnis, and David McInnis; as well as other family, friends, and loved ones. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July...

Donald Edward Dunagan, 79, passed away on July 25th, 2021. He was born in Jackson, AL on April 16th, 1942, and was a resident of Mobile for 5 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward R. Dunagan, his mother, Eva Councilman, and his step-mother, Lavinia Dunagan. Donald is survived by his sister, Sally Shields; his three nieces: Wonda Parnell, Pamela Smith, and Jennie Dykes; his 2 nephews: Olen Parnell and Jeffrey Davis; as well as many great nephews and nieces, other...

John “Johnny” William Rice Sr., born October 6th, 1949,  passed away surrounded by family  on July 20th, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father James “Jack” William Rice, mother Poppie Eloise “Lois” Rice, and his son Jimmie Derrick Rice.  Johnny was the oldest sibling of a family a five and devoted a majority of his life to family businesses. He worked for Rice Seafood, captained the Miss Vicki as a commercial fisherman, helped lay...

Helen E. Finch, age 77, was born on February 17, 1944 and went to be with The Lord on July 22, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, William Earl Finch, her daughter, Debbie Newberry, and her parents, Blanchard and Annie Draughon.  She is survived by her children, Michael Finch, William (Mary) Finch and Angelia (George, Jr.) Autrey; her grandchildren, Randall Starling (Blake, Jacob, and Hayden), Jerry (Samantha) Lee (Cullen, Sadie, and Layna), Brandon (Melinda) Starling...

Thomas Gerald Maples, Sr. passed away July 17th, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 21st, at Kenmar Family Funeral Home. Public visitation will take place from 11 AM until 12 PM. The funeral will begin in the chapel at 12 PM. Burial to follow at Joyner Cemetery.

Hayley Marie Funk of Grand Bay, AL, passed away on 7/12/21; she was a 24 year old loving mother and Caretaker. She's preceded in death by her father Mac Arthur Funk, and her grandparents James C Benefield, William D. Funk, and Esther Bernice Funk. She's survived by her daughter Rosie, her mother Angela Funk Serigny (Robert), her brother Ryan Funk (Hillary), her sister Brittany Lee, her brother Austin Lynch, nieces, nephews, her fiance Manuel Checo, other relatives, and many...

Robert "Mitchie" Wescovich of Irvington, AL, born in Coden on May 18, 1949, went home to be with his Lord on July 7th, 2021. Mitchie was among the kindest and gentlest of men. He loved fishing, gardening, story-telling and most of all spending time with family. He leaves behind a legacy of loyalty, hard work and love and will be missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward Carl Wescovich and Marguerite Bosarge Wescovich; his brother, Charles...

Kenneth Marvin Buxton, 58, passed away on July 4th, 2021 at home.  He was preceded in death by his father Ellis M. Buxton and his sister Charlene (Sammy) Young. Kenneth is survived by his mother Lavenia B. Buxton; his son Matthew (Savannah) Buxton; his sisters, Sharon (Ronald) McCormick and Janice (Timothy) Estes; his brother, Steve Buxton; his former wife Jennifer Buxton Serra; his longterm friend, Keith New; as well as other family, friends, and loved ones. Funeral services will be...

Miss Crystal Brook Mahoney was born May 5th, 1988. She departed from this life July 2nd, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, John Mahoney; her grandfather, Doug Ivy; and her grandmother, Betty Mahoney. She is survived by her grandmother, Mirriam Ivy; her mother, Dawn Elise Ivy; her brother, John Henry Mahoney; and aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. She was loved by so many and enjoyed being a server in various restaurants in the city. She loved her animals and rescued...

Teresa Marie Neal, who was a lifelong resident of Mobile, Alabama and was born on February 4th, 1949, sadly passed away the morning of June 25th 2021, she was 72 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Merle George, her siblings: Catherine Shields, Gabriel George, Joseph George and Bert George, her granddaughters, Christina Goleman and Joanna Ryals, and great-grandson, Hayden Ryals. She is survived by many loved ones, including her...