Mobile Country Music Association - Official Website

We would like to take an opportunity to pay tribute and honor some of our past members who have passed on, each and every one of them were truly a special part of Mobile Country Music and are dearly missed. Please take a moment to read about these members and share with us the honor and tribute that we pay to them:

Let's all take a minute to remember a long time friend and member of the MCMA...Mr. Ed Napp, who passed away on Saturday October 4th. He is retired from International Paper after 46 years of service. He also served in the U. S. Navy in the Korean War. He is survived by his sons Michael (Judy) Napp of Saraland and Kenneth Ray (Kathy) Napp of Satsuma. Three sisters, Ethel Gean (Prentice) Guy, Margie McIIwain and Effie (Harry) Donald, as well as many other relatives and friends. Please take a moment to remember him...as we will at MCMA.
Please take a moment with us, to stop and remember Felix Atkinson. He passed away on Thursday night May 22nd, at a local hospital. Felix has been a member of MCMA for many years and will be sadly missed. His "Unique" style of singing will never be forgotten. Neither will his ability to take a song to new "lengths". Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time, as we know that Felix had suffered for the past few months with illness. We will miss you, Felix.

Yet another MCMA member has sadly passed away, Thomas Browning has been coming to country music for several years now as well as his wife, Shirley, son, Steve and daughter Mary Alice. In past months he was not able to attend, but kept up with all of the current events there.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 54 plus years Shirley, 5 children; Suzanne Davidson, Steve Browning, Jeannie Knotts, Mary Alice Browning and Cindy Hopkins. Also, 5 grandchildren; Stephanie Gordon, Meghan Davidson, Stephen Browning, Kayla Knotts and Trey Hopkins. Thomas is also survived by a great grandchild, who he adored, Hanna "Little Momma" Gordon. He was buried on Tuesday April 1st, A poem that was chosen by his granddaughter Stephanie Gordon was read at the service, by his nephew Reverend Frank Browning, entitled "A Soldier Died Today". Thomas was buried with full military honors, as he served in the Korean war with his twin brother Joseph, who was killed while there. He was a member of the American Legion Post #76 as well as The Korean War Veterans. He will be sadly missed by friends and family.

Country music has lost a local giant in the music industry this week.
James P. "Doc" Gordon, passed away on March 5th, at a local hospital.
He is survived by his wife Sarah and eleven children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Three brothers and one sister.
Doc,was a native of Mobile and played in and around the Mobile and Birmingham area. He was Hank Williams first drummer and Alabama Jubilee's band leader with Tex Ritter. He played the trumpet, trombone, drums and bass guitar. Doc played at the Grand Ole Opry in the 40's and 50's on numerous occasions. He will be greatly missed as a musician, friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Kathy Wright - We would like to mention the passing of a
long time friend and member of the MCMA, Kathy Wright.

Virginia Hall - We would like to mention the passing of a long time friend and member of the MCMA, Virginia Hall

Again, Mobile Country Music Association would like to mourn the passing of a dear and long standing member, Rachel Valhakis. Rachel was a long time member at MCMA. She also has a sister, Tina Garrett who is a member and a brother, Felix Atkinson, another member. Rachel will be remembered by all of us.
In earlier years, Rachel worked as a nurse. On the day of her passing she had gone to Walmart where she suffered a heart attack and passed away. Again, we will miss her and our prayers go out to her family and friends.

In Memory of B H Pugh Mobile Country Music would like to take a moment to remember a good friend and long time member ...B H Pugh. B H passed away after a battle with illness on May 17th. Just one day before his 76th birthday which was on May 18th. He will be dearly missed by all of us. He was truly a GOOD man, one of those people you enjoyed to be around. On Saturday night, you watched and waited for him to let Betty out at the door...then go and park the car and come back in with a line or two that would make you laugh and smile. In honor of B H this past Saturday night, Jane Wall, who would always hold a chair for B H and Betty in front of hers, placed a single white rose in B H's chair. All of us would like to thank Jane for a gesture that was so appropriate for a man who was loved so well at MCMA.

B H was a native of Salipta, Alabama and a resident of Saraland. He is survived by his beloved and adoring wife Betty, of 56 years. His sister Susie Mclendon and his loving daughter, Patricia Bumpers. No Saturday night will ever be the same without his presence, his smile, sly comments and his foolishness, we all loved. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his beloved wife Betty, and all of his family.

Billie Johnston...A true and faithful member of the MCMA since the beginning, Billie was one of a kind. Billie passed away after suffering from a stroke. She will be missed, from all of us at the Mobile Country Music. Billie has sang at the MCMA for many years, she was also in the Navy and sang with the USO. She was a devoted grandmother to Aaron and also she was survived by her husband Hillary and a daughter Sara. She ofter laughed at the fact that she and her husband were the Hillary and Bill of the south. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, as we at MCMA feel the loss of a good friend.

Robert Bozeman... We would like to take a moment to honor and pay our respects to the passing of a Good friend, and a GREAT musician, who razzled and dazzled us with his fiddle playing and great style. We want Robert's family to know that we have them in our hearts and prayers as they take this time to grieve the loss of this dear man... Robert Bozeman who passed away on December 10th, 2006 after a long battle with illness will be sadly missed by friends and family at MCMA.

Celebrations & Benefits
Join us at one of our benefits, were we have good food and lots of music! We also hold celebrations featuring local talent and open mic. These are family friendly events and no alcohol is ever permitted on-site. Our 21st reunion will be on May 5th, 2007. Learn more...

Join us " Great Music"
Are you a country musician, entertainer or a strong promoter of country and gospel music? At MCMA we would love to have you join us on stage or in the audience. If you would like to become a member click on the application button and for $10.00 a year, become a member of our organization.

Open the door to MCMA
Welcome to Mobile Country Music Association at 310 South Craft Hwy, in Chickasaw, Alabama. MCMA was organized more than 20 years ago. It started with Jack Cardwell's "Cardwell Corner". Later, Jack teamed up with Johnny Bozeman. Thru the years we have signed up over 1000 members.