All Obituaries

John Klein of Slidell, Louisiana passed away on May 23, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Melvin Maury Badon (7/4/42-5/22/22) affectionately called "Babe", "Dad", "Daddy", "Poppa" and "Pop", went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday morning as he was surrounded by adoring family and friends. The youngest of 3 boys, Melvin was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the Fourth of July. He met the love of his life, Libby, at age 15 on a blind date, marrying her on June 8, 1961. After graduating from LSU, Melvin began his career as a mechanical engineer. After...

Narbert Brannan Eubanks March 4, 1933 - May 21, 2022 Brannan Eubanks peacefully took his last breath to enter into the presence of Jesus Christ, his Savior, on Saturday Morning, He was ready to go Home. Brannan was a graduate of Auburn University, Murphy High School, and The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, a faithful member of Dauphin Way Baptist Church, missionary to Nigeria, West Africa (1967-1978). He is survived by his children: Norbert B. Eubanks, Jr. (Rhonda), Robert E....

Ella Dean Bates Ellisor was born August 6, 1935 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was in the first graduating class at Vigor High School in 1952. On Friday morning, May 20, 2022 she joined generations of loved ones in Heaven. Shortly before her passing she told her granddaughter, "I see angels!" Ella was the wife of a United Methodist Pastor and served with him in a number of churches throughout the Alabama/West Florida Conference. She was the ideal "Preacher's Wife" serving as a pianist,...

Cynthia Bergeron Richard passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the age of 69. Cindy was the only child to the late Herbert and Mary Lee (nee Lanclos) Bergeron on July 12, 1952. Cindy was a native of Opelousas, LA and a long time resident of Mobile, AL. She was a 1970 graduate of the Academy of the Immaculate Conception. Just months prior to graduating high school, Cindy graduated cosmetology school. She spent 20+ years in cosmetology as a beautician and also a salon owner....

Chief Warrant Officer Wayne Johnson, U.S. Army Retired. Born on August 29, 1945 in Creola, Alabama; passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 in Mobile, Alabama. He was surrounded by family holding his hands as he passed on to Heaven. Wayne was a 1964 graduate of Murphy High School, where he was a member of the football team. He served his country in both the National Guard and the U.S. Army. Wayne retired after 37 years of service to the military. He loved Alabama football, and enjoyed golf...

Erdist Clennon Chavers - Age 93, came face to face with his Lord and Savior at 9:45 on Thursday night, May 19, 2022. It was at this time, he heard his Savior say, "'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord". Erdist loved the Lord, his wife of 55 years, children, and grandchildren, and he was loved by them. Mr. Chavers was born in Goodway, Alabama and was a long-time resident of...

Mary Elliott Tanner Mary is survived by her son, Albert B. Tanner, Jr. and his wife, Bing, and daughters, Melanie Lyons and Rhonda Posey, 6 grandchildren, Amy Lyons Burke, Jody & Tanner Lyons, Kristin Posey, Keith Posey, & Melissa Harris and 7 great-grandchildren, Jude, Eden & John Burke, III, Layla, Lyric, Sydney & Skylar Motes. And a sister, Ruth Driskell. She is preceded by her parents, George and Delphine Elliott, and brothers, Robert, Luther, Charlie and Earl Elliott and sisters, Lula...

Mark Turner Watson (1953-2022) - Mark Turner Watson, a longtime resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Monday, May 16th, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Mark was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Katherine Watson. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 42 years, Susan Watson; son Josh Watson; daughter and son-in-law Sarah and Shaun Laurio; three grandchildren, Jack, Emily, and Anna Katherine; sister Kathy Willis; niece Corinne (Justin) Hayward, cousins, and many...

Charles "Chuck" Wesley Barber, 82, of Mobile, AL, passed away on May 13, 2022. Chuck was born May 14, 1939 to John and Carle Barber in Pell City, Alabama and was the youngest of 12 children. After graduating High School, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1956 and served until being Honorably Discharged in 1965. Chuck married his wife, Alice, in 1964 and they settled in Mobile in 1965 going on to have two sons (Wayne and Michael). He began working at Scott Paper Company in 1965 and...