Obituaries

Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama

Wanda Hall

Wanda Hall

Feb 13, 2021

Wanda Jean Hall, 73, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Wanda was a graduate of Davidson High School. She was the manager of Springhill College Bookstore for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene “Sonny” Benton Hall, Jr. Wanda is survived by her cousins Russell (Lara) LeFever of Spanish Fort,...

John Edwin Bays, Jr.

John Edwin Bays, Jr.

Feb 13, 2021

John Edwin Bays, Jr., 65, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. John was a United States Marine Veteran, owner and operator of Bays Alternators and Starters. He was a pilot and loved to play golf and fish. He was preceded in death by his father, John Edwin Bays, Sr. and his sister, Susan Free....

Kermit Joseph Broussard

Kermit Joseph Broussard

Feb 12, 2021

Kermit Joseph Broussard, 71, a resident of Elberta passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janice Broussard, Elberta, AL; sons, Robert (LeVenia) Nieman, Cocoa, FL., Tracy (Yvonne) Broussard, Odenton, MD, Shaun (Eugenia) Broussard, Elberta, AL; sisters, Laura (John) Brown, Lillian, AL, Cindy Schell, Melbourne, FL; brothers, Kernie (Mary) Broussard, Lafayette, LA,...

Violet Veitch

Violet Veitch

Feb 12, 2021

Violet Mae Veitch, born and raised in New Orleans, peacefully passed away on February 12th at her residence at Westminster Village, Spanish Fort, Alabama. Violet was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Robert Herman Veitch, and her parents John William Boynes and Irene Brechtel Boynes. She is survived by her brother Francis Joseph (Kathy) Eicke; her three...

Philip Terrance "Terry" Yoas

Philip Terrance "Terry" Yoas

Feb 12, 2021

Philip Terrance “Terry” Yoas, age 81, a resident of Bay Minette passed away February 12, 2021. Philip was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Philip was preceded in death by a brother, Dean Yoas; and his parents, Philip and Donna Yoas. Philip is survived by his wife, Glenda B. Yoas of Bay Minette, AL; sons, Ronald Wade Yoas of Shellman,...

Thelma Marie Lowry Boni

Thelma Marie Lowry Boni

Feb 11, 2021

Thelma Marie Lowry Boni, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Feb. 11, 2021. She was 80. Thelma was born Aug. 27, 1940, in Mobile, Alabama, an only child to Thomas Edwin Lowry and Thelma Cecelia Mareno Lowry. She attended elementary school at St. Matthew's, where she was a forward on the basketball team, sang in the choir and played piano. She...

William "Bill" Louis Goodrich

William "Bill" Louis Goodrich

Feb 11, 2021

William Louis “Bill” Goodrich, 77, native of North Haven, CT, resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Mr. Goodrich was a United States Air Force veteran who was stationed at Brookley Air Force Base, Mobile, AL for 4 years. He went on to work with Teledyne Continental Motors for 28 years. He was preceded in...

Patricia Ann Cunningham

Patricia Ann Cunningham

Feb 11, 2021

Patricia Ann Cunningham “Pat or Granny”, 85, passed away on February 11, 2021. Pat was born in Birmingham, Alabama and a resident of Fairhope for the last 24 years. Pat was a retired Home Health Care Giver. Granny was a strong, independent person with a terrific sense of humor. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. She was preceded...

James (Jim) Robert Hamilton

James (Jim) Robert Hamilton

Feb 9, 2021

James (Jim) Robert Hamilton, 81, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away on February 9, 2021. Mr. Hamilton served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He is survived by daughter, Traci Esbaugh (Brian) of Alto, MI; son, Brandon Hamilton (Tara) of Lowell, MI; sister, Carol Coleman of Taylorsville, IL; grandchildren Breyen and Chayce Esbaugh, Braiden,...

John "Johnny" Martin Kichler

John "Johnny" Martin Kichler

Feb 8, 2021

John Martin Kichler “Johnny”, 84, a resident of Elberta passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. He retired from Gulf Power after 42 years then went to work on the family farm. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Kichler and daughter, Karen Linton. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Vermell Kichler; daughters, Debra Kaiser...

Corinne B. Gillespie

Corinne B. Gillespie

Feb 6, 2021

Corinne B. Gillespie, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away February 6, 2021. Corinne was a lifetime resident of Fairhope, Alabama. She was also a lifetime member of Fairhope Christian Church. Corinne was preceded in death by her grandchild, Payne E. Gillespie. Corinne is survived by her sons, Robert Gillespie (Tracy) of Fairhope, James Gillespie of Fairhope; daughter,...

Brenda Hale

Brenda Hale

Feb 5, 2021

Brenda Dawn Hale went home to Jesus on February 5th, 2021 at age 56. Brenda was born to Donald and Peggy Rogers in July 1964 at Community Memorial Hospital in Ayer, MA. As a child, Brenda loved to draw and paint with her mother, Peggy, she loved to play with her three sisters, she loved to read and play the...

Richard "Dick" A. Kuhn

Richard "Dick" A. Kuhn

Feb 5, 2021

Richard “Dick” Aaron Kuhn, age 91, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away February 5, 2021 at home surrounded by his wife and loved ones. Dick retired from Teledyne Aircraft in June of 1993. Dick loved spending time with his wife at the Fairhope Pier. Dick is survived by his wife, Virginia “Ginny” M Kuhn of Daphne, AL; daughters, Donna...

Charles Loury

Charles Loury

Feb 5, 2021

Charles E. Loury, RPh., also known as Jim and Doc to family and friends, reached his journey’s end in Daphne, Alabama, on February 5, 2021, at the age of 92. Jim was born December 10, 1928, in Los Angeles, California. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. Jim...

Sandra Paulette Reed Wilson

Sandra Paulette Reed Wilson

Feb 4, 2021

Sandra Paulette Reed Wilson, lovingly known as "Sanna”, a native of Marlow, AL, fell asleep in death on February 4, 2021 at the age of 65. Sandra was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Clyde Reed, Sr. and her daughter, Stephanie Reed Nero. She is survived by her loving mother, Ruth Reed, six beloved children, 22 grandchildren, six great...

Coach Ivan Jones

Coach Ivan Jones

Feb 3, 2021

Coach Ivan Jones, 94, of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was born March 10, 1926 in rural Clarke County, Alabama and grew up near Jackson, Alabama. He was drafted into the Navy before finishing high school and served in the war in the Pacific from 1944 until the Japanese surrendered in 1945. After his discharge,...

Jamie L. Darring

Jamie L. Darring

Feb 2, 2021

Mrs. Jamie L Darring, age 88, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday February 2nd, 2021. Mrs. Jamie was a long-time resident of Fairhope; the very definition of a Southern Lady, she was born in Georgiana, AL., in 1932. Mrs. Darring, affectionately known as “Momma”, “Nana” and “Jamie D” had an adventurist spirit, who’s lifetime hobbies included gardening, fishing,...

Barbara Ann Snoeberger

Barbara Ann Snoeberger

Feb 2, 2021

Barbara Ann Snoeberger, 92, a resident of Foley passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores and the Republicans Women’s Club. She was a former licensed pilot, owned horses and was an equestrian and enjoyed playing bridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Hershiser, Sr. She...

Steven Matthew Harbison

Steven Matthew Harbison

Feb 2, 2021

Steven Matthew Harbison, age 49, a resident of Daphne, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Becky Kidd Harbison and father, James Melvin Harbison, Sr. Steven is survived by his wife, Johnsie Harbison; children, Blake Harbison, Savanah Harbison, Ashley Wilson, Courtney (Shane) Northcutt and Andrew Wilson; grandchildren, Coltyn Latour and Caelyn Osborne;...

Mildred Carroll

Mildred Carroll

Jan 31, 2021

Mildred Tanya Collins-Carroll, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, was born February 4, 1971 in Foley, Alabama and exchanged her earthly vessel for her eternal home on January 31, 2021. It is difficult to summarize the life of a woman whose presence exemplified the strength, dignity, courage, and wisdom of one beyond her years. Mildred was a woman who stood on...