Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Judge Emmett "Rip" Cox
Mar 3, 2021
Emmett Ripley Cox, a Federal Circuit Court of Appeals judge living in Daphne died on March 3, 2021. He was 86. Judge Cox, known to his family and friends as "Rip" was born in Cottonwood, Alabama on February 13, 1935. He grew up in Cottonwood and nearby Luverne under the care of his paternal grandmother Lillian Caldwell Cox. Judge Cox...
Dr. Fredric "Fred" Michaels
Mar 2, 2021
Dr. Fredric “Fred” Michaels died at home early morning, March 2, 2021, after a long battle with multiple illnesses. He is survived by his wife, Ashley Gallagher Michaels; his stepson, Alan Burkes and step grandson, Jack Wade Burkes; his sister, Dr. Nancy Cohen and niece, Dr. Rebecca Chazanoff. In addition, he is survived by a large group of people whose...
Martha Mae Belville
Mar 1, 2021
Martha Mae Belville, age 97, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on March 1, 2021. She was a long-time resident of Fairhope moving to the area from a small town in Illinois just prior to hurricane Fredrick. She spent her retirement years in Fairhope, playing bridge, eating at the local restaurants, enjoying carrot cake and coffee from Two Sisters,...
Valerie Ann Pregeant
Mar 1, 2021
Valerie Ann Pregeant, age 55, resident of Theodore, AL passed away March 1, 2021. Valerie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Joseph Pregeant. Valerie is survived by her children, Soniena Pregeant (Ryan) Richard of Houma, LA, Rebecca Chapman of Satsuma, AL; grandchildren, Mark Chapman, Kellen Mizen, Zoey Mizen, Max Richard, Stella Richard, Josie Richard; nieces, nephews and other...
Connie Poole
Feb 28, 2021
On January 11, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona, Clara Mae and Harold James Smith were blessed with a beautiful girl. Connie Louise Smith, Connie being the eighth of ten children. On March 12, 1976, Connie herself was blessed with the birth of a beautiful girl, of which she lovingly named, LaCrequsia. After graduating from South Mountain High School, she accepted the...
John Edward Brodbeck, Jr.
Feb 28, 2021
John Edward Brodbeck, Jr. passed away at his home in Fairhope, AL on February 28, 2021. He was born in Mobile, AL on October 10, 1949. He was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County, AL and grew up on Mobile Bay in Point Clear. He is survived by his five daughters, Katherine Lalisan (Junior), Carolyn Hudson (Eric), Anne Marye Brodbeck,...
June Williams Pardue
Feb 28, 2021
June Williams Pardue, age 87, passed away February 28, 2021 with her children Lynne and David Pardue by her side after a recent stroke. She was born Sara June Williams, in June 1933 in Hiram, GA to Marvin Lanier and Wilma McClung Williams. She married Evan Lonnie Pardue on June 6, 1952 who preceded her in death in 2006 after...
Joel Gardner, Sr.
Feb 27, 2021
Joel Ingram Gardner, Sr., 87, a resident of Daphne passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Joel is survived by his wife Marjorie K. Gardner; their 10 children, Joel Gardner, Jr. (Kim), William Paul Gardner (Teresa), Thomas Gardner (Mary Ann), John Gardner (Susan), Frank Gardner (Robin), Margaret Czajkowski (Charles), Mary Jean Keyser (Gene), Jane Sweeney (Mark), Stephanie Gardner, and Edward...
Jane Marie Fagan
Feb 27, 2021
Jane Marie Fagan, age 61, a native of Akron, Ohio and a resident of Robertsdale, AL passed away February 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Helen Roszkowski; a sister, Teri Fretz and her husband, Leonard Fagan. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughters, Katie Sue Taylor (Bradley) and Julia Fagan; brother, Joe...
Joseph Lamar McClusky
Feb 26, 2021
Joseph L. McClusky, age 89, a lifelong resident of Gulf Shores and Foley, AL, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. Mr. McClusky is survived by his wife, Bettye Jo McClusky; daughters Becky (William) Green and their children, Blakely and Will; Amy L. Earnest and her children, Riley and Connor; Kelly M. Brannen and her daughter, Maddie; grandsons Joshua (Cory)...
Clara Williams
Feb 25, 2021
Clara was born and raised in Potash, Alabama. After graduating from Woodland High School, she moved to Atlanta to attend secretarial school. She enlisted in the Air Force where she met and married her husband, Deane. They spent 26 years in the military stationed in Alaska, New York, Guam, Japan, Vietnam, Washington, and California. Eventually retiring from the USAF and...
James Cowley Finch, III
Feb 25, 2021
James Cowley Finch, III September 26, 1956 – February 25, 2021 James (Jim) Cowley Finch, III, Renaissance man, foodie, master guitarist, and lover of life, died surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 25. Jim was a long-time resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his mother, Fern Finch; and his father, James Finch, Jr. Jim...
John A. "Tony" Welborn
Feb 23, 2021
John Anthony “Tony” Welborn, 80, a resident of Daphne passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Mr. Welborn was in the 1959 graduating class of Murphy High School. Following graduation, he served 8 years with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He went on to operate equipment for International Paper for 32 years. Tony also dedicated 30...
Catherine Orahoske
Feb 22, 2021
ORAHOSKE FAIRHOPE Catherine “Dolly” Theresa Orahoske, beloved mother, grandmother, age 90, a resident of Independence, Ohio, passed away on February 22, 2021. Catherine was preceded in death by her son, Michael Orahoske; and daughter, Catherine Mary Orahoske. Catherine is survived by her husband, Mitchell A. Orahoske; children, Theresa A. Withee (Gerald C.), Cecile M. Kloman (Christopher), Mark A. Orahoske (Mary...
Dr. James "Jim" R. Barnette
Feb 22, 2021
Dr. James “Jim” R. Barnette, age 59, a native of Louisville, KY and a resident of Birmingham, AL, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Barnette; daughter, Hannah Asters (Ethan); son, Nick Barnette; granddaughter, Evie James Asters; brothers, John Barnette (Janice) and Wayne Barnette; sister, Martha Barnette (Bonnie Benitez); other relatives and friends. Barnette...
Naomi Vyvyane Pulliam
Feb 21, 2021
Naomi Vyvyane Pulliam, 97 passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at The Blake Memory Care facility in Daphne, Alabama. She was born on August 12, 1923 to Ben L. and Clara Mae Jenkins Young in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is survived by her sons Joe C. Pulliam, Jr. of Pilot Point, Texas, Ronald B. Pulliam and wife Debbie of Summerdale,...
Rebecca Lynn Fontenot
Feb 21, 2021
Rebecca Lynn Fontenot, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born August 21, 1948 in Fairfield, AL to the late Sarah Lee and Leonard Alverson. She married her best friend and love of her life, Joseph ‘Steven” Fontenot on April 17, 1968 who preceded her in death in 2011. Rebecca followed her...
Donna Lee Nall
Feb 21, 2021
DONNA LEE NALL (neé NUTTALL) passed away on February 21, 2021 in Los Angeles at the age of 87. Born in Cordova, Alabama on May 5, 1933 and raised in Montgomery, Donna and her beloved husband HILARY HERBERT NALL, raised their two children in Dallas, and retired to Fairhope, Ala., where Donna was active in the Eastern Shore Arts Center...
Charlie V. Dowdle
Feb 20, 2021
Charlie V. Dowdle “Ms. Charlie” age 87 passed away February 20, 2021 in Spanish Fort, Alabama with her three children by her bedside. Born in Union, MS on April 23, 1933 to Carl and Betty V Turner. Ms. Charlie eloped and married her high school basketball referee Johnnie B. Dowdle on October 18, 1950. Her High School basketball team nicknamed...
Cheryl "Cheri" N. Dowsey
Feb 20, 2021
Cheryl (Cheri) N. Dowsey passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on February 20, 2021 at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Null and mother, June Null. Cheri is survived by her daughter, Tiffany (Tony) King and her cherished grandchildren, Gabrielle and Gauge Copeland, Tanner and Mallorie King, and beloved mother in...
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