All Obituaries

  Martha Ann Smiley, born January 7, 1959, exchanged her earthly home for her final resting place on August 16, 2020.  Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Smiley; her parents, Clarence and Leola Stanley.           She was a lifelong member of the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ until her health failed.           She leaves to cherish her memory, three brothers Bobby...

Joann Woodyard Riddle, a native of Foley, AL, was born on September 12, 1943. Loved and cared for by her mothers, Sarah Bettis, Callie Mae and father, John Woodyard. As a child, she joined Southside Baptist Church and accepted Christ. Joann had a smile that would light any room and heart of gold. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and she welcomed everyone with open arms. She married her late husband, Louis Riddle in 1971. She was preceded in death by her son,...

Willie “Billy” James Perryman was born April 10, 1945 to the late James Henry and Ora Mae Perryman in Coy, AL. He was a very boisterous person, regaling everyone with hilarious stories. Billy loved the country life, going back to Coy whenever he got the chance to hunt and fish. He resided to Mobile, AL working for the Alabama State Docks for many years. Billy was a quartet man to his heart, becoming apart of several singing groups such as The Perryman Brothers, The...

Randolph ‘Randy’ Belfon Born March 4th 1940 in Georgetown, Guyana and went to rest on July 11th 2020 in Mobile, AL at the golden age of 80 years. Randy cherished his extensive career in law enforcement, and as the family patriarch, he enjoyed fishing, dancing (or as he would say “shakin’ my bootie”) and raising hell. He is survived by his children: Vanessa Rosenthal, Sabrina Belfon, Sherri Belfon, Lakisha Hinton, Kalen Fuller, Glenda Heyliger, Cisly Modeste,...

Ms. Angelia Deloris Lofton, a life long resident of Prichard, AL born November 22, 1966., transitioned to eternal peace on July 3, 2020. She was 53 years old. Angelia was preceded in death by her mother Frances R. Lofton, Son Idonis Rashad Lofton, Grandmother Mattie Mae Blanks.   She leaves to cherish her memory her children Marcel Lofton, Jamonica Lofton, Lamar Lofton, Angel Lofton and Shekera Lofton; her granddaughters Makinsley Lofton, Londyn Campbell, Karmyn Campbell, Amaya...

A Life well lived with a legacy of a lifetime Bro. Eli Bolar, Born October 5, 1936 to the late Eli Curtis Bolar and Beatrice Hayes Bolar. Bro Bolar served in the United States Army, where he received numerous awards and certificates. His Specialty was Sharp Shooter. During his lifetime, he became employed with Ingalls Shipbuilder where he was a first class painter for 47 years. Eli accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Warm Wood Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev....