All Obituaries

Gary Michael Black passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Mobile, Alabama. He was born on May 6, 1957 and lived to be 63 years old. He was born in Mobile, Alabama and was a resided in Grand Bay, Alabama.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Bertha Black, and one brother, Thomas Black. Gary is survived by two children: Michael (Hannah) Black and Jason (Nancy) Black; five grandchildren, who were his pride and joy: Angela, Ian, Levi, Dylan, and Leah. He is also...

Donald Vernon Sawyer, Sr. passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born on July 18, 1935 and lived to be 85 years old.  Donald is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Sawyer. He is also preceded by his son, Donald Sawyer, Jr.; two grandsons: Jeremy Edward Sawyer and Thomas Randall Sawyer, Jr.; and four brothers: Richard Sawyer, Jack Sawyer, Gordon Sawyer, and "Buck" Sawyer. He is survived by two children: Thomas Randall "Randy" Sawyer,...

Brenda Seals passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. She was born on August 15, 1959 and lived to be 61 years old. She was born in Mobile, AL and resided in Chunchula, AL with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alford and Shirley Payne, and a sister, Diane Chestang. Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Herbert Seals, Jr. She is also survived by two children: Chris Seals (Michelle) and Sandy Seals; four grandchildren: Brittany, Ethan, Aubrey, and Reagan;...

Lois Dement McIntyre passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020. She was born on March 6, 1932 and lived to be 88 years old. She was born in Clark County, Alabama and was a current resident of Semmes, Alabama. Lois carried several titles: wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved everyone and she was a pure joy to know. She loved the Lord with all her heart and even in the end was still clinging to that love and encouraging others not to let anything come between them and God....

Teddy Lamar Kyzar passed away at the age of 63 on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Teddy was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and was a resident of Semmes, Alabama. Mr. Kyzar is survived by his wife: Sybil Kyzar; three stepchildren: Steven (Dawn) Rowell, Brian (Beth) Rowell, and Christopher Rowell. He is also survived by one sister: Cheryle Preston; two brothers: Louis (Sharon) Kyzar and Timothy (Chong) Kyzar; and four grandchildren: William and Nikki Rowell and Jessica and Michael...

  Mae Brannan Tanner, 93, a resident of the Tanner Williams Community, died on Friday, October 16, 2020. Born on November 9, 1926, she was a native and lifelong resident of Mobile County Alabama. The daughter of the late Arnold Milton and Myrtle Ford Brannan, she was raised in the Wilmer Community and was graduated from Wilmer High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 65 years, Cecil O. Tanner; her sisters: Luverne Brannan Evans, Barbara June Brannan, and Eunice...

Delores McRae Harrison, age 85, of Semmes passed away on October 16, 2020. Born in Grand Bay, Alabama, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Harrison Williamson, her parents, William and Annie Mallett McRae, five brothers: Harold McRae, Melvin McRae, James McRae, Raymond McRae and William McRae, Jr. and two sisters: Lucille Hutchinson and Catherine Degeyter. Mrs. Harrison is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jack W. Harrison, daughter Rhonda (John) Chipley, son, Jack...

Shawn Kevin Barnette passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 in Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Barnette was 66 years old and a resident of Mobile, Alabama. Born on August 5, 1954, Shawn enjoyed fishing, gardening, and sticky notes. He loved leaving his wife love notes all around the house. He also had a great love for cats.  He is survived by his lovely wife, Bonnie Barnette. He is also survived by his sister: Donna Johnson, Cousin: Carol Hadley, and an aunt: Marion Barnette. He is...

James Thomas Crone, Sr. October 4, 1947- October 9, 2020 (73 years old)  Affectionately known to everyone as Jim. He lost his two year fight against cancer, but won the battle! On October 9, 2020 surrounded by his family, he traded his earthly home for eternal joy, peace, and his complete healing.  Jim was a man of honor, serving and protecting his country in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam.  He was an active member of the VFW Post 49. He went from serving and...

 Sharron Grace Dumas Grissett, born August 1, 1973, passed away at her residence Saturday, October 3, 2020. Sharron is preceded in death by her father; David (Buck) Dumas; brother, Dennis Dumas; Grandparents; Grace and W.D. Dumas, Claude and Addie Rae (Mama Rae) Weaver; uncles, Darrell (Dee) Weaver, Roger Weaver, Ruben Dumas, James (Monkey) Dumas, niece Ashlin Brook Rester; nephew Corey Allen Rester. Sharron was a proud member of Power of God Worship Center. Sharron was a loving wife,...