Local Obituaries for Citronelle, AL

May 14, 2015

Mrs. Virginia Lott, 85, a native and resident of Citronelle, Alabama passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Providence Hospital. She was a homemaker and loved to decorate. She was a “regular” customer at local Goodwill stores and always looked for a bargain at yard sales. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, Mitchell (Clarice) Lott, Barbara (Ellis) Smith and...

May 14, 2015

Orsen Emerson “O.E.” Smyly, Jr., 73, a native of Magnolia, Alabama and resident of Mt. Vernon, Alabama passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his home. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, later worked as an electrician at Searcy Hospital for over 30 years and millwright at Armstrong and G.A. West until his retirement. He...

May 11, 2015

Mildred Simison Johnston Fuller Denton, 90, a native of Mt. Vernon, Alabama passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 at Citronelle Convalescent Center. Mildred was Past Matron of the Eastern Star, Past Queen of one of the Mobile Mystic Societies, volunteered at Red Cross Blood Bank. She was a member of the Mount Vernon United Methodist Church and worked at Brookley...

May 10, 2015

Joel “PeeWee” Johnston, Sr., 70, a native and resident of Citronelle, Alabama passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center. He was a longtime employee of Brown & Root Construction and retired with Enzor Marine. “PeeWee” was an avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, gardening and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Sterling Johnston, parents,...

May 7, 2015

James Clayton Dueitt, 75, a native of Deer Park, Alabama and resident of Vinegar Bend, Alabama passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at his home. He was a 1959 graduate of Fruitdale High School, a United States Army Veteran and retired as a maintenance supervisor with Hoescht Celanese. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family. Mr. Dueitt...

May 6, 2015

Ronald M. Hartman, 70, a native of Kearney, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at his residence in Semmes, Alabama. Ron was non-denominational, a lifetime member of Dalton McHugh VFW Post 5289 in Pawnee City, Nebraska and a lifetime member of National Rifle Association. He loved hunting, fishing, woodworking and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He served...

May 5, 2015

Nelson Lee “Rocky” Mozingo, Sr., 77, a native of Gilbertown, Alabama and a resident of Citronelle, Alabama passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Citronelle Convalescent Center. Mr. Mozingo retired from Ciba-Geigy and Brown & Root Construction Company. He enjoyed working in his garden, turkey hunting, listening to bluegrass music and attending Cedar Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in...

May 4, 2015

Jerald David “Jerry” Turner, 53, a lifelong resident of Citronelle, Alabama passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 at his residence. Jerry was an active member, Chief Greeter and Sunday School Superintendent at Bethel Baptist Church. His passion for his church ministry led him to make several trips to Guatemala on mission trips and worked tirelessly on the new sanctuary. He...

May 3, 2015

James Elvis Sullivan, 55, a resident of Mount Vernon, Alabama passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Springhill Memorial Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. James worked at Searcy Hospital, ADDSCO, construction and timber. He loved playing his guitar, listening to country music and dancing. James was preceded in death by father, Charlie Sullivan; mother, Josephine Byrd; step-grandson, Nathan "Nate" Burkett; brother,...

May 2, 2015

Joseph Mark Helveston, 57, a native of Citronelle, Alabama and a resident of Prattville, Alabama passed away May 2, 2015 at Prattville Baptist Hospital. Mark had a strong work ethic and enjoyed working with International Paper Company as Fibers I/E Process Maintenance Manager. He loved going to the beach and enjoyed grilling for family and friends. Mark enjoyed walking to...

May 2, 2015

Brenda Lee Reed, 49, a native of Mount Vernon, Alabama passed away Saturday, May 2, 2014 at her residence in Wilmer, Alabama. Brenda was a homemaker and previously worked with Warranty Corporation. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife and mother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of...

May 1, 2015

Tommie Eugene Blankinchip, 83, a native and resident of Citronelle, Alabama passed away Friday, May 1, 2015 at his niece’s residence. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post # 164. He retired from the ABC Board and enjoyed woodworking being very talented in making fiddles and other...

Apr 29, 2015

Grace Sullivan, 50, a resident of Citronelle, Alabama passed away April 29, 2015 at University of South Alabama Medical Center. She was a loving wife and was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Sullivan. Grace was a proud mother and loved to sing. She is survived by her son, Joseph Elijah Sullivan; daughter, Martha Leanne Sullivan; grandchildren, Waylon, Christopher,...

Apr 27, 2015

Chester Adrian Rivers, 59, a resident of McIntosh, Alabama, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015 in Frankville, Alabama. He was a carpenter and a member of McKenley Holiness Church. Chester loved to tease, joke, and carry on with folks. He was truly loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by friends and family who spoiled him...

Apr 26, 2015

Domar T. Reed, 72, a native and resident of McIntosh, Alabama passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at his home. He was a retired welder in the shipyard industry and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. He was of the holiness faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm Purvis and Laura Virginia Reed and brother,...

Apr 25, 2015

Ronald Elton Jordan, 61, a resident of Mt. Vernon, Alabama passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. He was a retired millwright with Local 89 and enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. His children and grandchildren were his life and he loved making memories with them. He was preceded in death by parents, Wyona and Bo Meinhardt, Pete and...

Apr 24, 2015

Dagma Louise Rutherford, 61, a resident of Chunchula, Alabama passed away Friday, April 24, 2015 at Providence Hospital. She was a homemaker, enjoyed ceramics and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete Ernest and Pearl Martin, brother, Ricky Ernest, granddaughters, Jessica Hope Rutherford and Brooke Nicole Kelly, and dear friend,...

Apr 18, 2015

Apr 17, 2015

Wilson Orso, 58, passed away Friday, April 17, 2015 at his residence in McIntosh, Alabama. Wilson enjoyed working on cars, fishing and watching Westerns on television. He was preceded in death by his brother, Alex Orso, Jr., parents Flossie and Alex Orso, and grandson, Sedrick “Redbird” James. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Sandra Orso; granddaughter, Alexis; sister,...

Apr 14, 2015

Verma V. Reed, 72, a native and resident of McIntosh, Alabama passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was a member and chairman of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and after 34 years retired from Ciba Geigy. Verma was active with his people and community. He served many years as MOWA Tribal Chairman...