Julius Turner

Funeral Arrangements
When: Saturday, 04/05/2014 at 12:00PM
Type:Funeral ceremony from Dignity's Three Notch Rd. chapel followed by the cemetery committal service.
Burial Location: Garden of Valor

Julius Griffin Turner, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, surrounded by his family. One of six children, he was born in Bogalusa, LA. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during World War II. A trusted Shellback, he crossed the equator two times on the Navy Destroyer, USS Lloyd Thomas. Honorably discharged from the Navy in 1945, this man's blood continued to run red, white, and blue. A sailor who had just returned home, he met and married the love of his life, Bonnie Turner. They were married for over 63 years. He continued his service after the war in the Alabama National Guard. He served thirty years and retired at the rank of Sargent Major for the 226th Area Support Group in 1988. He served the city of Mobile as a firefighter with the Mobile Fire Department for over 22 years. He and his wife were also the owners of Tooley Myron Photography Studio from 1958 -1985. He was well known for his beautiful work with wedding photos, as well as, Santa Clause and Easter pictures at the Bel Air Mall. Dude took great pleasure and pride in his family. Especially in his faithful, caregiving daughter, Linda "Lou" Smith and husband David "Don" Smith. He reveled in his role as grandfather and great grandfather and will remain in their heart as their "PaPaw". He was well known for his immaculate yard. People continuously inquired as to his secret to grow the greenest, thickest grass. He and his wife loved to travel and were members of the "Funlover's" travel group. He was a past member of Fulton Heights United Methodist Church. He was a longtime member of Kingswood United Methodist Church , the Keenagers, and his beloved Sunday School group. He is survived by his only daughter, Linda Turner Smith (David D. Smith); three grandchildren: Jennifer Ezelle Fulford (Larry Fulford), Jay Ezelle (Caroline Ezelle), and Brandi Smith; five great-grandchildren: Payton- Brooke Fulford, Trenton Fulford, Helen Ezelle, Turner Ezelle, and Elizabeth Ezelle; and his sister Mary Joe Woodruff. Visitation will be at Dignity's Three Notch Funeral Home on Friday, April 4, at 5:00-8:00 PM and the funeral service will be Saturday at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Kingswood United Methodist Church, 5200 Perin Road, Mobile, AL, 36693.

Interment arrangements by Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, 6100 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619 | 251-661-1333

Harold Davis

Funeral Arrangements
When: Wednesday, 04/02/2014 at 2:00PM
Type:Funeral ceremony from Dignity's Three Notch Rd. chapel followed by the cemetery committal service.
Burial Location: Garden of Tree of Life

Harold Davis, age 86, passed away on March 28, 2014. He was born to the late William Carley and Lydia Ann Denmark Davis, February 3, 1928 in Leakesville, MS; and has been a long-time resident of Mobile. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Helen Self Davis; his brothers, Willis Davis and Travis Davis; and his sisters, Murrae Alford Fritzke and Janette Jordan Norris. He is survived by his children, Terry (Wade) Bosarge, Judson (Donna) Davis, and Shannon Damrich; his brothers, Alva (Patricia) Davis and Roger (Ann) Davis; his sisters, Helen Harvey and Voncille (Dale) Wise; grandchildren, Megan Rose, Leigh Merz, Gregory Davis, Ryan Damrich and Joseph Damrich; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Dignity's Three Notch Funeral Home. Visitation begins at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cottage Hill Baptist Church.

Interment arrangements by Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, 6100 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619 | 251-661-1333

Robert Nabors

Funeral Arrangements
When: Wednesday, 04/02/2014 at 12:00PM
Type:Funeral ceremony at the gravesite only.
Burial Location: Garden of Memories

Robert Wayne Nabors, died on Friday following a lengthy illness. Bob was preceded in death by his brother, David, and his parents, Johnny and Elois Nabors. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Martha Beasley Nabors; his sons, Jeffrey P.(Kristy) Weems, R. Christopher (Alison) Nabors, and Michael W. (Leslie) Nabors; his sisters, Connie Quinn and Paula (Gary) Frazier; five marvelous grandchildren, many dear family members and longtime friends. Mr. Nabors was a Marine Corps veteran of The Vietnam War and member of the Marine Corps League, P.L. Wilson Detachment. He retired from Cowin Equipment Company after 30 years of service. Visitation will be at Dignity's Three Notch Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 starting at 11 AM followed by Graveside Services at 12 noon in Mobile Memorial Gardens. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to P.L.Wilson Detachment #447 of the Marine Corps League, P.O. Box 6765, Mobile, AL 36660 or the DAV Mobile Vets Center, 3221 Springhill Ave., Bldg 2, Suite C, Mobile, AL 36640.

Interment arrangements by Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, 6100 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619 | 251-661-1333

Lucille Richardson

Funeral Arrangements
When: Tuesday, 04/01/2014 at 1:00PM
Type: Funeral ceremony from Dignity's Three Notch Rd. chapel followed by the cemetery committal service.
Burial Location: Garden of Apostle

Lucille Aileen Richardson passed away peacefully on Saturday. She was a longtime, faithful member of Airport Blvd Baptist Church. She never met a stranger. Everyone loved Lucy. Her children and grandchildren will always have precious memories of her. The family would like to give a special heartfelt thank you to Shrelle Curry, Jonathan Mose, Aquella Harris and Robin Dubois and the entire staff of Mobile Nursing and Rehab. Also a special thanks to the sweet lady's at Gentiva. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday April 1st 2014 at 1 pm at the chapel of Dignity's Three Notch Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12-1pm.

Interment arrangements by Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, 6100 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619 | 251-661-1333

Dempsey Lee

Funeral Arrangements
When: Monday, 03/31/2014 at 12:00PM
Type:Funeral ceremony at the gravesite only.
Burial Location: Garden of Peace

Dempsey L. Lee, a husband, father, friend, disabled veteran, Mason, Shriner and caregiver of crippled children departed this life on Friday, March 28, 2014 at a local hospital after a prolonged illness. He was the teller of the occasionally poor joke, a master farmer and mechanic, avid beekeeper and a lover of people. This world will miss his humor, devotion, dedication and generosity. Dempsey was born on May 10, 1932 in Grove Hill, AL and graduated from Baker High school. He joined the navy and saw active duty during the Korean War, and later traveled to several postings in the Civil Service of the U S Air Force. His post service record includes working for the GM&O railroad, and the State of Alabama Job service where he retired. He earned a B.A degree of General Studies from Springhill college. He was one of the charter members and past master of the George Potter Masonic lodge and was an active member of the Masonic lodge of Semmes. He also served as potentate of the Abba Temple Shrine of Mobile. He was an active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church of Semmes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dempsey M, and Emma Gates, numerous brothers and sisters, and late wife Elsie LeGear. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Evans, brother, Zack Lee of Willow, AK, three children, Leonard Lee of Sugar Land, TX, Cynthia Turbyfill of Mobile, Amy Lee of Mobile, three grandchildren, Jared Lee of Sugar land, TX, Melissa and Keith Turbyfill of Mobile. A Masonic graveside ceremony will be held at noon, on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Mobile Memorial Gardens. The service will be hosted by a gathering of his Masonic brethren from across Mobile County. Honorary pall bearers will be Joe Bray of Theodore, Jared Lee of Sugar Land, Mark Marshall of Mobile and David Boyd (posthumous) of Dawes. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials, be made to the Abba Temple Shrine Cripple Children's Transportation Fund - an organization that he felt extremely passionate about.

Interment arrangements by Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, 6100 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619 | 251-661-1333

Delors Robinson

Funeral Arrangements
When: Monday, 03/31/2014 at 1:00PM
Type:Funeral ceremony from Dignity's Saraland chapel followed by the cemetery committal service.
Burial Location: Garden of Wells of Samaria

Delors Charles (Pete) Robinson – age 92, a long time resident of Chickasaw, Alabama, died peacefully at home on Friday, March 28, 2014. He was born in Jackson, Alabama on April 27, 1921. He was a Papermaker at International Paper Co. for over 40 years, retiring in 1984. His retirement from International gave him the opportunity to do what he enjoyed most, working full time with his lawn care service until 2008. He was a hard working man with a sweet spirit who took great pride in every job he undertook. He was a long time faithful member of Lafitte Baptist Church in Saraland (formerly First Baptist Church of Plateau), singing in the choir for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Mary Mullenix Robinson; parents, Charlie and Bessie Robinson; four brothers, Evans Robinson, J.D. Robinson, C.B. Robinson, Billy Robinson; and six sisters, Lottie McDonald, Lena Pelham, Eva McIntyre, Ruby Harris, Vera McMichael and Kate Miller. He is survived by his daughter, Victoria McVay (Mike); sisters-in-law, Ollie Robinson of Saraland, Catherine Shirley of Gordo, AL, Tootsie Ayers of Tuscaloosa, AL; brothers-in-law, Fred and Searcy Mullenix of Gordo, AL and many nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Gentiva Hospice and his special caregivers, Joanne Pettway, Daphne Bettis Dudley, Tracie Odom, Shirley Burrell and Pat Warren who took such loving care of Mr. Pete for the last year. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 31, 2014, at 1 p.m. from the chapel of Dignity's Funeral Home in Saraland. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 11 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alabama Baptist Children's Home, 6512 Grelot Rd., Mobile, AL 36695.

Interment arrangements by Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, 6100 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619 | 251-661-1333

David Boyd

Funeral Arrangements
When: Monday, 03/31/2014 at 10:00AM
Type:Funeral ceremony at the gravesite only.
Burial Location: Garden of Hiram Abif

June 1, 1934-Mar. 26, 2014
David Lamar Boyd, Sr. passed away on Wednesday. He was born in Louin, Mississippi and had lived most of his life in Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Ruby Boyd; sister, Elizabeth Brettel and brother, Daniel J. Boyd. He is survived by his wife, Alice, his children, Michelle (Victor) Lind, Angela Boyd, and David Boyd, Jr.; grandchildren, Victor Lind, Lauren Boyd, Kelsey Boyd, Brandon Dawson and his brother, W. Tom (Melba) Boyd, all of Mobile. David retired from the Ironworkers' Local #798. He was an active member of Masonic Lodges, Guy T. Smith #883, George U. Potter #912 and a Honorary Member of Grand Bay Lodge #767 F&AM. He was a member of the Abba Shrine Temple where he volunteered his services for many years. Masonic Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 10 AM in Mobile Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Abba Shriners' Transportation Fund, 7701 Hitt Rd., Mobile, AL 36695.

Interment arrangements by Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, 6100 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619 | 251-661-1333

Jarvis Umbarger

Funeral Arrangements
When: Saturday, 03/29/2014 at 2:00PM
Type: Funeral ceremony from a local church followed by the cemetery committal service.
Burial Location: Garden of Tree of Life

J.E. "Butch" Umbarger, Jr. died March 26, 2014 after a prolonged illness. He will be sadly missed by all who had the good fortune to know and love him. Butch was a man of character and humility. Never one to seek the spotlight – which can be difficult at 6'6" – he served in ways too numerous to count. He was born in Memphis, TN but spent most of his childhood in Rose Hill, AL. Butch graduated from Straughn High School and went on to earn his B.S. degree from Troy University and then his Masters in Education from University of South Alabama. As husband, he provided love and support to Diane, while enjoying the opportunity to tease her and act like he was in charge. As father, he provided Debbie and Chad a shining example of accountability and responsibility, always ready to support and coach, but never shirking the duty of discipline. The grandfather would surely spoil Trey and MacKenzie with his love and attention, without ever overindulging. As Marine, he put his patriotism in action, dutifully serving his country in Viet Nam. As a brother, he provided Andy and Jerry a sense of heritage, always remembering the roots from which they sprang and the importance of their good name. And as a teacher at Murphy High School and George County High School, "Mr. Umbarger" shed light into countless lives, providing challenges and counseling, and helping so many young people realize their potential. He was awarded the honor of teacher of the year from both Murphy High School and George County High School. Surely, we will never forget the infectious laugh that was heard so often. His wit and dry sense of humor were sometimes self-deprecating, but often ways to get others to laugh at themselves. He possessed an uncanny ability to listen to others and sum up the situation in precious few words – in a way that lightened the heart and allowed us to be thankful for all we have. An avid outdoorsman, Butch truly enjoyed his opportunities to hunt and fish. His time in the woods or on the water always provided rejuvenation, and usually some great things to eat. And, Lord, could he cook! From a real country breakfast (biscuits from scratch, please), to an unforgettable gumbo, Butch could feed scores of friends and family and no one ever left wanting anything but a nap. Getting invited to eat at the Umbargers meant a real treat – and many promises afterward to never eat that much again! All of us pray for God's grace to replace the grief we feel with his loss with the realization that he will always be in our minds and hearts as an example of what we can be. Butch is survived by his wife and "best friend", Diane Willard Umbarger, his daughter Debbie Umbarger Greer (Craig) his son Thomas Chad and grandchildren, Trey and MacKenzie Greer; Brothers, Marion A. "Andy" Umbarger (Sharon) and Jerry Wayne Umbarger (Susie) as well as numerous in-laws and out-laws and his beloved Labs, Gracie and LuLu. He was preceded in death by his father, James Eugene Umbarger, Sr. and mother, Mary Oleta Moore Umbarger. The family would like to offer a special thank you to Dr. Jeffery George and his staff at the Southern Cancer Center as well as Butch's caregivers Kenetha Moore, Cynthia Tabb and Amy Fisher. Visitation will be held Friday, March 28, 2014 from 5 P.M. until 8 P.M. at Dignity's Funeral Home on Dauphin Street. Funeral service will be held 2 P.M. Saturday, March 29th from the sanctuary of Crawford United Methodist Church, 7470 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL. 36618 with Rev. Hoyt Pearson officiating. Interment will follow in Mobile Memorial Gardens with military honors. Pallbearers will be; Dennis Alvin Cole, John David Morrow, Gary G. Rehm, Jr., Jason Barker, Paul Allen Emrich and Michael Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Interment arrangements by Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, 6100 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619 | 251-661-1333

Linda Lang

Funeral Arrangements
When: Friday, 03/28/2014 at 12:00PM
Type:Funeral ceremony from Dignity's Three Notch Rd. chapel followed by the cemetery committal service.
Burial Location:

Interment arrangements by Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Mausoleum, 6100 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619 | 251-661-1333