Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Mel Terrill
Aug 29, 2021
Melvin Wayne Terrill, 68, a resident of Foley passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Mel always had a smile and was a loving and kind soul that cherished his family and friends. His friends knew him as an outgoing, plainspoken person that would help anyone. Mel longed for his “riding days” and cared dearly for his motorcycle and his...
Richard "Doug" Douglas Hall
Aug 29, 2021
Richard Douglas “Doug” Hall, 69, a resident of Silverhill, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.
Doug was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Karen Hall; children, Jason (Mary Ellen) Ile of Silverhill, Ashleigh (Justin) McGriff of Mobile, Shawn Ile of Robertsdale, Audra Ile of Loxley and Austin Hall...
Felicia Ballard
Aug 29, 2021
Felicia Stringer Ballard, 49, a resident of Daphne passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 21 years, Chad Ballard, and their daughter, Mackenzie Lynn Ballard of Daphne; sister, Kristi Leigh Stringer of Daphne; aunts, Judy Croker and Bobbie Luker (James) both of Mobile; mother-in-law, Joyce Ballard of Birmingham; brother-in-law, Sean Ballard (Tish)...
Lorine Brown Cink
Aug 29, 2021
Lorine Brown Cink
April 7, 1938 - August 29, 2021
Lorine, affectionately known as ‘Rene’ by family and friends, passed away on August 29, 2021.
Born and raised in Baldwin County, she married Richard and spent 25 years as a proud Air Force wife, serving in bases across the nation and in Germany. Rene remained active during their military...
Gunner Logan Nelson
Aug 28, 2021
Gunner Logan Nelson of Fairhope, AL, left this world and arrived at his Heavenly Home on August 28, 2021.
Gunner “G-Stone” Nelson was a life-long resident of Baldwin County and was a beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, and good-buddy to many. Gunner had the brightest, most fun-loving personality and the kindest, most caring heart. Gunner loved any outdoor adventure that...
Stanislaw "Stanley" Tomasz Prokop
Aug 28, 2021
Stanislaw “Stanley” Tomasz Prokop, 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.
After Stanley retired, he and his wife, Jadwiga, moved to Fairhope three years ago to be closer their family and grandchildren. He lived a healthy life, loved to read, play music, and he loved his family.
He is survived by his beloved wife...
Kenneth "Ken" Zachary Daniels
Aug 27, 2021
Kenneth “Ken” Zachary Daniels, 88, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Ken was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked as a real estate broker in Tupelo, Mississippi, and Gulf Shores after his retirement. He was a member and served as a deacon at First Baptist Gulf Shores. He is...
Judy Barber
Aug 27, 2021
Judy S. Barber was born on August 25, 1949 and passed away gracefully on August 27, 2021. Judy was known as a hardworking woman all of her life. She mastered quite a few things during her time on Earth and one of those was to cook for any and everybody. Judy worked in the cafeteria at the Dauphin Island Sea...
Christina Smith
Aug 26, 2021
Christina Liane Smith, née Wallace, aged 49, a resident of Daphne, passed away on Thursday evening, August 26, 2021. Christina’s love and joy energized those around her and was shown through her beautiful, welcoming smile, her wonderful laughter, and her selfless, giving nature. Her love was boundless, extending to family, friends, children and many, many animals. After being awarded her...
Paul Anthony Gaubatz
Aug 26, 2021
Paul Anthony Gaubatz, 84, a resident of Elberta, Alabama passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021.
Paul was a barber for 66 years – 64 were in Foley, Alabama – where he opened Paul’s Barber Shop in 1989. Paul was an avid outdoorsman and loved playing cards and gardening. Everybody that knew him loved him. He never met a stranger.
He...
Maria Antonia Rivera
Aug 26, 2021
Maria Antonia Rivera was born on April 28, 1941 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.Maria Antonia Rivera was a teacher and bank teller. Polite, independent and warm, Maria Antonia enjoyed eating out, walks in the mall, garage sales and never passed up a good sweet. She was a dedicated sister, to Nico, Milton, Bery, and Norma. Through many challenges, she raised...
Dorene Creel Vogelman
Aug 25, 2021
Dorene Creel Vogelman, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Dorene was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Ralph Creel and her second husband, Rodney Vogelman. Dorene is survived by her children, Bruce Creel (Eva), Iva Wood (Dale); grandchildren, Tucker Creel (Christina), Ashton Hennig (Matthew), Teresa Coleman (Gene), Jennifer Farrington (Bill), Kevin Creel...
Christian "Chris" Baumann
Aug 25, 2021
Christian “Chris” Herman Baumann, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Chris was born August 17, 1954 in Abilene, Texas. From the time they were small boys, Chris and his brothers spent their summers in Elberta on the home-place with their paternal grandmother, Mrs. Frieda Baumann. After graduating from high school in Hermitage, TN, in 1973, Chris returned to the...
Carroll C. Wright
Aug 25, 2021
Carroll C. Wright, age 98, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Carroll was a former employee of the Department of Energy for 15 years and the Pentagon for 15 years. She grew up in Rolling Fork, Mississippi and was a former resident of Arlington, Virginia, Annandale, Virginia and Germantown, Maryland. Carroll was preceded in death...
Betty Joyce Joyner
Aug 24, 2021
Betty Joyce Joyner, age 78, a resident of Foley Alabama, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
She was preceded in death by Husband, James I Joyner.
She is survived by Daughter Lisa (David) Weaver, Sons James (Kathy) Joyner and Rodney (Julie) Joyner. Grand-sons David Weaver and Kamron Joyner and Grand-daughters Devon (Taylor) Bloch and Krissa (Cody) Vaughn and Great...
Doreen Ann Hamby
Aug 22, 2021
Doreen Ann Hamby, 61, native of Gloucester, Massachusetts, and a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021.Doreen loved taking care of her family and animals.
She is survived by her loving husband, Weldon Hamby; son, Michael Weldon (Sandra) Hamby; daughter, Elizabeth Hamby all of Foley; seven grandchildren, Christian Hamby of Foley, Victoria (Kollin) Amerson of Orange...
Jason Savage
Aug 21, 2021
Jason B. Savage, tragically passed away at the age of 44 on August 21, 2021. He was a resident of Daphne, Alabama.
He is remembered as a family man, was loved by his family and friends. He enjoyed life to the fullest, he enjoyed traveling, he was ambitious and had a great work ethic.
He was born in Maryland and...
Marvin G. Maudlin
Aug 21, 2021
Mr. Marvin G. Maudlin, born on July 9, 1927 in Royal Oak, Michigan, and recent resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama died on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Foley, Alabama and survived by his wife, Lanier, his children, Dr. Daniel Maudlin, Deborah Lynch, Dona Marie McGovern, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. In...
Kenneth "Kenny" Allen Brackin
Aug 21, 2021
Kenneth “Kenny” Allen Brackin, 70, a resident of Elberta, Alabama passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021.
Kenny was a 1968 graduate of Foley High School. He retired as plant manager of a geotextile manufacturing company in Evergreen, Alabama. Kenny was an avid Alabama fan. Saturdays were spent watching college football, and Sundays were for NASCAR and naps.
He was...
Robert Joseph Richey
Aug 21, 2021
Robert Joseph Richey, 33, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on August 21, 2021. Joey was born in Fairhope, Alabama on January 13, 1988.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Patsy Caldwell, his father, Eddie Dean Richey, and his mother, Priscilla Caldwell Richey.
Joey is survived by his wife, Samantha Ware Richey; his children, Walter Patrick Richey,...
