ᐅ Alabama Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Frances Motley

Died July 26, … More Information
Frances Motley, born June 4, 1925 went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2014 in Decatur, Alabama. Frances was 89. Tags: #Roselawn #Chapel #Janet #Sumter #David #Elsie #Lucian #Billy #Motley #Sherri #Barrett #Jeremy #Posey #Dennis #Alvarez #Zachary #Natalie #Brady #Brad #Shawn #Michael #Richard #Chase #William
Obituary: service for Frances Virginia Motley, 89, of Decatur will be , 29, 2014, at 4 p.m. at Roselawn Chapel with Janet Nabors officiating with burial at Roselawn . Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Motley who passed away 26, 2014, was born 4, 1925, in Sumter, S.C. to David F. Cooper and Elsie V. Cooper. Mrs. Motley, a homemaker, was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lucian G. Motley; and brother, Billy Cooper.

Survivors include son, David (Shelia) Motley; daughter, Sherri Motley Barrett; grandchildren, Jeremy (Allison Posey) Barrett, Dennis (Shawn) Alvarez, Zachary (Danielle) Motley, Natalie (Michael) Brady; stepgrandchild, Brad Varner; and six great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Shawn Alvarez, Michael Brady, Richard Meikus, Jeremy Barrett, Chase Barrett and Zachary Motley.

Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Varner and William Moore.

▰ Frances Motley

Died July 26, … More Information
Frances Motley, born June 4, 1925 entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 26, 2014 in Decatur, Alabama. Frances was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Margaret Jordan, Paula & Jimmy Buckley, Mary Fosson, Sharon Gerstman

▰ Frances Motley

Died July 26, … More Information
Frances Motley, born June 4, 1925 entered eternal life July 26, 2014 in Decatur, Alabama. Frances was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Margaret Jordan, Paula & Jimmy Buckley, Mary Fosson, Sharon Gerstman

▰ Edward Darnell Motley

Died December 06, … More Information
Edward Darnell Motley, born October 24, 1963 entered Heaven's gates on December 6, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. Edward was 54.

▰ Edward Darnell Motley

Died December 06, … More Information
Edward Darnell Motley, born October 24, 1963 went to be with the Lord on December 6, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. Edward was 54.

▰ Dwan Motley

Died July 04, … More Information
Dwan Motley, born August 22, 1939 died on July 4, 2015 in Selma, Alabama. Dwan was 75.

▰ Dollie (Moore) Motley

Died October 20, … More Information
Dollie (Moore) Motley, 84, of Albertville, Alabama departed this life October 20, 2001.
Obituary published: October 21, 2001 in "Huntsville Times"

▰ David Motley

Died April 30, … More Information
David Motley, born May 11, 1947 was anxious to meet his Maker and Master April 30, 2018 in Decatur, Alabama. David was 70.
Family members and close friends: , Barbara Wimberley

▰ Clifton Motley

Died November 08, … More Information
On November 8, 2001, Clifton Motley, 97, of Selma, Alabama left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home.
Obituary published: November 09, 2001 in "Oakland Press (MI)"

▰ Carrie Mae Motley

Died January 22, … More Information
Carrie Mae Motley, born November 8, 1932 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord January 22, 2020 in Birmingham, Alabama. Carrie was 87.

▰ Bill Motley

Died December 12, … More Information
Bill Motley, of Huntsville, Alabama, went to be with his Lord and Savior December 12, 1999. Bill was 67.
Obituary published: December 13, 1999 in "Huntsville Times"

▰ Betty Ann Motley

Died May 15, … More Information
Betty Ann Motley, born February 28, 1941 passed from this life on May 15, 2016 in Opelika, Alabama. Betty was 75.

▰ Bette Ruth Motley

Died May 31, … More Information
Bette Ruth Motley, born December 12, 1927 joined the Lord May 31, 2017 in Montgomery, Alabama. Bette was 89.

▰ Bette Ruth Motley

Died May 31, … More Information
Bette Ruth Motley, born December 12, 1927 died on May 31, 2017 in Montgomery, Alabama. Bette was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Diannne Hill

▰ Alpha Dean Motley

Died October 06, … More Information
Alpha Dean Motley, born October 6, 1936 gained her wings on October 6, 2015 in Clanton, Alabama. Alpha was 79.

▰ Matthew A Motiwala

Died July 31, … More Information
Matthew A Motiwala, born June 25, 1983 joined the Lord July 31, 2016 in Sherman Oaks, Alabama. Matthew was 33. Tags: #Rochester #York
Obituary: Matthew was born on 25, 1983 and passed away on , 31, 2016. Matthew was a resident of Sherman Oaks, Alabama at the time of passing. Matthew was formerly from Rochester, New York.

▰ Peter J Motisi

Died October 01, … More Information
Peter J Motisi, born May 28, 1923 left his earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home October 1, 2016 in Alabama. Peter was 93. Tags: #Sicilian #Hill #Closter #Force #World #Flight #Montgomery #Alabama #Ellen #Sharon #Donna #Program #Club #Sherlock #Smith #Adams #Folmar #Flinn #Atomedic #Worlds #Motisi #Engineers #Georgia #Florida #Civil #Patrol #Literacy #International #Clover #First #Church #Girolamo #Francesca #Joseph #Myers #Doten #Leak #Chapel #Greenwood #Library
Obituary: Peter J. Motisi went to be with the Lord on 1, 2016. He was 93.
Mr. Motisi was born to Sicilian Immigrant parents on The Hill in St. Louis, MO, in 1923. He was raised and lived in Closter, NJ, until enlisting in the Air Force during World War II. While training as a B29 Flight Engineer in Montgomery, Alabama, he met and married Ellen Chalkley. remained in Montgomery, raising two daughters, Sharon and Donna. were married for 71 years.
the War, Mr. Motisi became the first Program Director of the Montgomery Boys Club, a position and distinction which he regarded with great pride and esteem. He went on to become an architect and engineer, designing hospitals and buildings for Sherlock, Smith, and Adams, and Folmar and Flinn, including the Atomedic Hospital used at the 1964 Worlds Fair. He held 19 different professional licenses including general contractor, land surveyor, real estate broker, master plumber, electrician, structural engineer, and private pilot. He ultimately opened his own firm, Motisi Associated Engineers, and designed and built 70+ water systems across Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. He was also a member of the Civil Air Patrol, and enjoyed flying until his final instrument landing at the age of 80.
retiring from engineering, he devoted himself to the eradication of illiteracy, founding Motisi Associated Literacy Missions. Mr. Motisi tutored in prisons, churches, and at MacMillan International Academy for over 20 years, and became affectionately known to his students and their families as Mr. Pete. During that time he developed the Clover+ instructional reading method (codeofreading.com that is being reconstructed at the moment) which he presented at a variety of educational conferences nationally.
Mr. Motisi and his wife were faithful members of First Baptist Church for over 40 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Girolamo and Francesca Motisi, and his brother Joseph Motisi.
Mr. Motisi is survived by his wife, Ellen Chalkley Motisi, daughter and son in-law, Sharon and Ron Myers, and daughter, granddaughter, and great-granddaughter, Donna Doten, Dr. Kendra Doten, and LuLu Doten Maier.
He was greatly beloved, and now sorely missed.
A visitation will be held on , 7, 2016 from 1:00-2:00PM at Leak Memory Chapel. A chapel service will began at 2:00PM with burial following in Greenwood .
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Montgomery Library or the Library of the First Baptist Church of Montgomery. Online condolences may be made at www.leak-mc.com

▰ Peter J Motisi

Died October 01, … More Information
Peter J Motisi, born May 28, 1923 entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 1, 2016 in Montgomery, Alabama. Peter was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Mary Kibler, Richetta Echols, Jim Tuley, Josef Vice, Frances Walls, Robert Mcdaniel, Jim & Gail Freeman, Bob And Peggy Bedsole, Russell Stanfield

▰ Ellen Chalkley Motisi

Died June 02, … More Information
Ellen Chalkley Motisi, born March 13, 1924 entered eternal life June 2, 2020 in Montgomery, Alabama. Ellen was 96.

▰ Ellen Chalkley Motisi

Died June 02, … More Information
Ellen Chalkley Motisi, born March 13, 1924 passed away peacefully June 2, 2020 in Montgomery, Alabama. Ellen was 96.
Family members and close friends: , Mary Kibler

▰ Martha Jo Motherwell

Died October 21, … More Information
Martha Jo Motherwell, born June 13, 1932 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 21, 2014 in Montgomery, Alabama. Martha was 82. Tags: #Martha #Headley #Ryan #Nobles #Joshua #Wesley #Jared #Erin #Ella #Cathy #Pouncy #Ridouts #Chapel #Forest
Obituary: MOTHERWELL, MARTHA JO, age 82 of Birmingham, passed away , 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her sons, Robert Bullard and Dewey Wayne Piper. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Lynn Headley; grandchildren, Ryan Alexander Headley (Kaitlin Nobles), Joshua Glenn Headley, Wesley Bullard, Jared W. Piper and Erin N. Piper; great-granddaughter, Ella Bullard; and niece, Cathy Davis Pouncy (Ray). Jo was a loving mother and grandmother. Her family will receive friends on , 25, 2014 from 10-11 at Ridouts Trussville Chapel with her service beginning at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Forest Hill .

▰ Martha Jo Motherwell

Died October 21, … More Information
Martha Jo Motherwell, born June 13, 1932 entered into eternal rest October 21, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. MARTHA was 82.
Family members and close friends: , David And Angela Hollon

▰ Louise Motherway

Died October 11, … More Information
Louise Motherway, born August 13, 1933 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home October 11, 2015 in Remlap, Alabama. Louise was 82. Tags: #Elsie #Michael #Mark #Motherway #Steel #Northfolk #Railroad #Forest #Ridouts #Chapel
Obituary: Motherway, Louise age 82 passed away 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband David K. Motherway Jr. and her parents M.C. and Elsie Murphy.
She is survived by her sons Michael K (Vickey) and Mark D. (Fancy) Motherway, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
She retired from US Steel and Northfolk Southern Railroad.
Graveside service will be 15, 2015 at Forest Hill at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at Ridouts Trussville Chapel 14, 2015 from 6 until 8 PM.

▰ Louise Motherway

Died October 11, … More Information
Louise Motherway, born August 13, 1933 entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 11, 2015 in Birmingham, Alabama. Louise was 82.
Family members and close friends: , Juannelle Ritchie, Lisa Barnes, Jackie Lane, Rhonda And Kent Tadlock, Eric Oller, Theresa Hudson, Faye Higginbotham-honeycutt

▰ W J Mothershed

Died July 19, … More Information
W J Mothershed, age 72 of Mobile, Alabama, passed from this life on July 19, 2000.
Obituary published: July 20, 2000 in "Mobile PR"

▰ Mr Charles Herbert Mothershed

Died April 17, … More Information
Mr Charles Herbert Mothershed, born May 15, 1939 passed from this world into the next April 17, 2016 in Highland, Alabama. Mr was 76.

▰ Karoline Groeteke Mothershed

Died August 04, … More Information
Karoline Groeteke Mothershed, born June 15, 1934 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home August 4, 2015 in Bay Minette, Alabama. Karoline was 81.

▰ Karoline G Mothershed

Died August 04, … More Information
Karoline G Mothershed, born June 15, 1934 joined the Lord August 4, 2015 in Mobile, Alabama. Karoline was 81.

▰ Karoline Groeteke Mothershed

Died August 04, … More Information
Karoline Groeteke Mothershed, born June 15, 1934 went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2015 in Mobile, Alabama. Karoline was 81.
Family members and close friends: , Beth Cannon Holsonback, Bruce And Susan Lovett, Sylvia Womack

▰ Jimmy Dale Mothershed

Died January 18, … More Information
Jimmy Dale Mothershed, born November 19, 1946 went into the presence of the Lord on January 18, 2015 in Bay Minette, Alabama. Jimmy was 68.

▰ Frances Mothershed

Died January 29, … More Information
Frances Mothershed, 85, of Highland Home, Alabama, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 29, 2003.
Obituary published: January 30, 2003 in "Huntsville Times"

▰ Ernest Roy Mothershed

Died December 25, … More Information
Ernest Roy Mothershed, born November 11, 1929 went to be with his Lord and Savior December 25, 2012 in Saraland, Alabama. Ernest was 83.
Family members and close friends: , Lindsay Mothershed, Donna ( Chesnut ) Gunter, Helen Trachsler, Adam Bourne, Buddy Brown, Lisa Sumner, Gerry Robinson, Tami Breazealr, Ricky Stephens, Billy Savage, Dwight Whiddon

▰ Diane Norsworthy Mothershed

Died January 28, … More Information
Diane Norsworthy Mothershed, born January 24, 1949 died on January 28, 2013 in Saraland, Alabama. Diane was 64.
Family members and close friends: , Cindy Rentz Rayburn, Belinda Sharp, Hope Humphrey, Carla Pryor, Carolyn Stevens, Tim Creamer, Dollee Cooper, Cindy Orem, Kim Sharman, Jayme Mcconnell, Kevin O'neill, Joyce Kirkland, Bill Savage, William Gary Mcguire, Shelley Norsworthy, Andy Anderson, Bobby Womack, Jessica Long, Kathryn Boylan, Mardee Miller, Mike & Beth Anderson, Deborah Barnes ( Buff ), Linda Richardson Blalock, Jenny Bates, Johnni Mayo, Marymargaret And Dan Smith, Anne Galloway, Vicki Knotts, Michelle Norsworthy, Celestia Kennedy, Debra Mote

▰ Diana (Goodin)[Cook] Mothershed

Died March 19, … More Information
Diana (Goodin)[Cook] Mothershed, 54, of Montgomery, Alabama, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 19, 2008.
Obituary published: March 20, 2008 in "GreenfieldDailyRep (IN)"

▰ Diana (Goodin)[Cook] Mothershed

Died March 19, … More Information
Diana (Goodin)[Cook] Mothershed, of Bay Minette, Alabama, entered into eternal rest March 19, 2008. Diana was 54.
Obituary published: March 20, 2008 in "GreenfieldDailyRep (IN)"

▰ Carolyn Fay Lusk Mothershed

Died March 08, … More Information
Carolyn Fay Lusk Mothershed, born August 21, 1931 went into the presence of the Lord on March 8, 2015 in Chickasaw, Alabama. Carolyn was 83. Tags: #Murphy #School #Ernest #Becky #Daphne #Janet #Saraland #Nana #Christopher #Angeles #Courtney #Auburn #Jessica #Holsombeck #Hoffman #Mobile #Bradley #Aaren #East #Marietta #Aubreigh #Abigail #Sanderson #Adilynn #Beatrice #Chickasaw #Church #Atria #Assisted #Deborah #Theretha #Providence #Ameerah #Maggie #Baptist #Street #Gardens #Jude #Children #Memphis
Obituary: Carolyn Fay Lusk Mothershed, age 83, a native of Piedmont, AL and a longtime resident of Chickasaw, Alabama, peacefully departed this life on , 8, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted member of Chickasaw First Baptist Church for over 65 years where she was church secretary for many of those years. She was a graduate of Murphy High School, class of 1948. She was predeceased by the greatest of love of her life, her husband of 61 years, Ernest R. Mothershed. She is survived by two loving and devoted daughters, Becky M. McDonald (Jimmy) of Daphne, AL and Janet M. Holsombeck (Buck) of Saraland, AL. She was a devoted and loving grandmother known as Nana by four grandchildren, Christopher M. East, Los Angeles, CA, Courtney R. East, Auburn, AL, Jessica H. Sanderson (Steven), Saraland, AL, and J. Tyler Holsombeck (Brandy Hoffman), Mobile, AL.; four precious great-grandchildren, Bradley Miles and Aaren Christopher East, Marietta, GA and Aubreigh Faith and Abigail Elizabeth Sanderson, Saraland, AL. and a new great-granddaughter Adilynn Rae Holsombeck due in . She is survived by and cherished her one loving and faithful sister Beatrice L. Risher. She was a loving and sweet aunt to a host of nieces and nephews. The family would like to share a special thanks to all her Chickasaw Baptist Church friends; Atria Regency Assisted Living friends and staff where she recently moved in , especially devoted caregivers Deborah and Theretha. A special thanks also, two wonderful ICU nurses of Providence Hospital 5th floor who were very caring in her final days, Ameerah Carson and Maggie Concepciun.Visitation will be held on , 11, 2015 from 10:00 to 12:00 and a service to follow at 12:00 noon at Chickasaw First Baptist Church, 92 5th Street, Chickasaw, AL, 36611. Interment is to follow at Mobile Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Chickasaw First Baptist Church, 92 5th St., Chickasaw, AL 36611 or St Jude for Children, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

▰ Carolyn Fay Lusk Mothershed

Died March 08, … More Information
Carolyn Fay Lusk Mothershed, born August 21, 1931 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her March 8, 2015 in Saraland, Alabama. Carolyn was 83.
Family members and close friends: , Sam Morgan, Helen Trachsler, Colleen Shields, Dwight Whiddon, Jim-faye Warren, Les Marshall, Brenda Montgomery, Russ Mothershed, Ouida Reese Bowick, John Bass, Sandra Jones King, Toni Reeves, Susan Mcconnell, Faye Warren, Laura Taylor, Sarah Nan Nelson

▰ John Wayne Mothershead Sr

Died July 13, … More Information
John Wayne Mothershead Sr , born August 11, 1941 passed from this world into the next July 13, 2019 in Saraland, Alabama. John was 77.

▰ Edith Lewis Mothershead

Died June 10, … More Information
Edith Lewis Mothershead, born August 18, 1919 passed from this world into the next June 10, 2015 in Bay Minette, Alabama. Edith was 95.

▰ Billy Ray Mothershead

Died October 29, … More Information
Billy Ray Mothershead, born July 23, 1935 passed from this world into the next October 29, 2013 in Mobile, Alabama. Billy was 78.
Family members and close friends: , Jacquelyn Reynolds

▰ Allen Aderson Mothershead

Died December 20, … More Information
Allen Aderson Mothershead, born February 19, 1934 passed from this life on December 20, 2016 in Mobile, Alabama. Allen was 82.

▰ Wesley Paul Motes

Died September 09, … More Information
Wesley Paul Motes, born March 13, 1958 passed away peacefully September 9, 2017 in Decatur, Alabama. Wesley was 59.

▰ Thomas Jefferson Motes

Died October 30, … More Information
Thomas Jefferson Motes, born July 6, 1958 died October 30, 2015 in Pelham, Alabama. Thomas was 57.

▰ Susan Marie Motes

Died July 10, … More Information
Susan Marie Motes, born January 22, 1949 entered into eternal rest July 10, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Susan was 69.
Family members and close friends: , Martha B. Garrick, Louise Gross, Grace Francis, Heather Wilshire And Rachel Garrick, Jennifer Ugarte, Bettie G. Francis ( Gilbert ) And Kathy G. Gross, William H. Motes, Grier Garrick Iii ( Sandy )

▰ Roger Dale Motes

Died August 21, … More Information
Roger Dale Motes, born February 1, 1954 went to be with his Lord and Savior August 21, 2016 in Florence, Alabama. Roger was 62.

▰ Rodney D Motes

Died October 18, … More Information
Rodney D Motes, born October 28, 1969 departed this life Sunday October 18, 2014 in Russellville, Alabama. Rodney was 44.

▰ Raymond Edward Jr Motes

Died October 29, … More Information
Raymond Edward Jr Motes, of New Hope, Alabama, entered into eternal rest October 29, 1999. Raymond was 69.
Obituary published: October 30, 1999 in "Huntsville Times"

▰ Randall Hal Motes

Died May 17, … More Information
Randall Hal Motes, born January 3, 1960 departed this life Sunday May 17, 2015 in Hartselle, Alabama. Randall was 55. Tags: #Brenda
Obituary: Randall was born on 3, 1960 and passed away on , May 17, 2015. Randall was a resident of Hartselle, Alabama at the time of passing. Randall was married to Brenda.

▰ Olan Lee Motes

Died April 14, … More Information
On April 14, 1997, Olan Lee Motes, 68 of Jacksonville, Alabama passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: April 15, 1997 in "Anniston Star"

▰ Mrs Glenda Louise Motes

Died August 12, … More Information
Mrs Glenda Louise Motes, born March 24, 1946 entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 12, 2015 in Wetumpka, Alabama. Mrs was 69. Tags: #Wetumpka #Alabama
Obituary: Mrs. Motes was born on 24, 1946 and passed away on , 12, 2015. Mrs. Motes was a resident of Wetumpka, Alabama at the time of passing.
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