Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 - 1814-1935
Myra F. Pearson
Myra Fluker Pearson, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, died Sunday at a local hospital. She was 47.
She is survived by three children, Danny Fluker and Carlos D. Pearson, both of Mobile, and Gloria Pearson of Baltimore, Md.; three brothers, John Burroughs of Mobile, Lloyd Burroughs of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Eddie Fluker Jr. of Foley; seven sisters, Melva Howard, Marcella McMeans, Sandra Jenkins, all of Mobile, Teresa Thompson of Theodore, Juanita Brockinton and Helen Burton both of Baltimore, and Eva Reynolds of Altus AFB, Okla.; and four grandchildren.
Visitation will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Christian Benevolent Funeral Home, followed by services at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens.
[Published date: 06/10/1999]
Robert L. Scott Sr.
Robert L. Scott Sr., a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, died Wednesday at a local hospital.
Scott, a native and lifelong resident of Mobile, was a member of the Seafarers International Union and Knights of St. Peter Claver.
He is survived by his wife, Olivette Teresa Clark Scott; and two sons, Richard Scott and Robert Scott Jr.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Christian Benevolent Funeral Home.
[Published date: 06/10/1999]
Arloene B. Becklund
Arloene Bowles Becklund, who had taught at local colleges, died Wednesday at a local hospital. She was 85.
Mrs. Becklund, a native of Groton, S.D., was a longtime Mobile resident.
She began her teaching career at Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D., in 1958. She moved to Mobile in the early 1960s and began teaching at the University of South Alabama, then moved to Spring Hill College in 1979, where she remained until 1994.
She was Alabama Librarian of the Year in 1988 and was named to the Alabama Library Hall of Fame in 1993.
The 1932 valedictorian of Groton High School received her bachelor of science degree in English with high distinction from the University of Minnesota in 1936. She received her master's degree in library science in 1958 from Rosary College.
She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Sorority at the University of Minnesota and was involved with the local chapter, Kappa Alpha Theta.
Survivors include her son, Jack B. Becklund of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; two grandsons; and one great-grandson.
Memorial services are set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Radney Funeral Home on Dauphin Street.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Mobile Public Library.
[Published date: 06/11/1999]
William T. Hagans
William Thomas Hagans, a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, died Thursday at the age of 80.
A native of Anniston, Ala., Hagans was a longtime resident of the Mobile area. He was a member of H.E. Blackwell Lodge No. 899 F&AM.;
Survivors include his wife, June B. Hagans of Creola; four daughters, Jeanette Thompson of Wilmer, Annette Walker of Creola, Tommie Jean Lee of Semmes and Judy Gregg of Saraland; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 this evening at Radney Funeral Home in Saraland, where services are set for 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Mobile Memorial Gardens.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Sue Nicholas Fund at Shiloh Baptist Church.
[Published date: 06/11/1999]
Luther M. Mayfield
CITRONELLE - Luther Melvin Mayfield, a salesman, died Wednesday at his home. He was 69.
Mayfield, a native of Dora, Ala., was a resident of Citronelle. He had worked for more that 20 years with the Carnation Milk Co.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Faye Evelyn Mayfield of Citronelle; four daughters, Carol Fotopolous of Tampa, Fla., Paulette Hill and Melanie Sims, both of Citronelle, and Connie Singleton of Orlando, Fla.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 this evening at Freeman Funeral Home in Citronelle. Graveside services are set for 10 a.m. Saturday in Old town Cemetery in Evergreen, Ala.
[Published date: 06/11/1999]
Lee A. Myles Sr.
Lee Ardis Myles Sr., a native of Georgianna and resident of Mobile, died Saturday.
He is survived by four children, Patricia Drayton of Plainfield, N.J., Betty Myles of Orange, N.J., Lee Ardis Myles Jr. of Prichard and Jacqueline Myles of East Orange, N.J.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by services at 11 a.m., at Union Missionary Baptist Church in Stockton. Arrangements are with Reese Funeral Home in Prichard.
[Published date: 06/11/1999]
Eugene Williams Jr.
Eugene Williams Jr., a native of Marengo County and resident of Mobile, died June 4 at the age of 58.
Survivors include his wife, Debbie Williams; four sons; three stepsons; two stepdaughters; one brother; three sisters; and 18 grandchildren.
A wake is scheduled for at 9 a.m. Saturday at Mount Ararat Baptist Church on Washington Boulevard in Theodore, with services set for 11 a.m. Burial will be in Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are with Hodge's Funeral Chapel.
[Published date: 06/11/1999]
