Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Brenda Moates Hagan
Dec 31, 2020
Brenda Moates Hagan, Age 65, a resident of Daphne, Al, born March 16, 1955 in Clinton, County Al went to Haven Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her Mother Grady Merle Maddox Moates, Father Thomas Virgil Moates, Husband John Padget and Nephew James B. “JB” Billingsley. She is survived by her, big brother-best...
Regina Marie Lane
Dec 31, 2020
Regina Marie Lane age 75, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on December 31, 2020. She was born in St. Augustine, Florida where she resided for most of her life. She was a member of 3 Circle Church in Fairhope. In life, Regina never failed to bring a smile and often a laugh to those around her. She loved...
Larry Willcutt
Dec 30, 2020
Larry Willcutt, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away December 30, 2020. Larry is survived by his wife, Patty Willcutt; one stepson, Don (Nancy) Carlisle; three stepdaughters, Nina Larivee, Connie (Wilbur) McDaniel, Lisa (Ted) McCaleb; two brothers, Herman (Wileen) Willcutt, Kenneth (Myra) Willcutt; one sister, Lola Walters; eight grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday,...
Fred Ellis Long
Dec 29, 2020
Fred Ellis Long, of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020. Fred was many things over the course of his 90 years—a loving father and grandfather, a war veteran, an Alabama football devotee, a Louis L'Amour scholar, a faithful member of the South River Park Church of God—but above all else he was an adoring husband to Flora....
Donald William Brown
Dec 29, 2020
Donald William Brown, age 80, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away December 29, 2020. Donald was a retired Lt. Commander for the US Navy. He was a faithful member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Donald was also a member of the Quail Creek Golf Club, Elks Lodge and the American Legion. Donald was preceded in death by his first...
Lisette "Lissy" Berrios
Dec 28, 2020
Lisette “Lissy” Berrios passed away on December 28th, surrounded by her loved ones, in the comfort of her sister's Betsy (Javo) home. She was born to Antonia Rivera and Ismael Berrios in May 8th, 1968 in Manhattan, New York. Lissy obtain her bachelor’s degree in Biology and then her medical technologist degrees at Universidad Católica located in Ponce, Puerto Rico....
Lula Mae Packer
Dec 28, 2020
Lula Mae Packer, age 90, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away December 29, 2020. Lula was preceded in death by her husband and four children. Lula is survived by her two daughters, Retha Packer, Fairhope, Lucindy Bracy (Lionell), Fairhope; three sons, Edward J. Packer, Fairhope, Lawrence Packer (Ruthie), Birmingham, Alexander Packer (Lucille), Fairhope; goddaughters, Maeola Coleman and Gloria Matthews;...
Jerome "Jerry" Earl Rudat, Jr.
Dec 27, 2020
Jerome “Jerry” Earl Rudat, Jr. age 77, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was a decorated U.S. Army Veteran, that served as an infantry officer in Vietnam. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon; loved outdoors, fishing, hunting, and was a golden glove boxing champ. He earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration...
James Henry Gottler
Dec 25, 2020
James Henry (Jimmy) Gottler was born on August 14, 1953 to John P. Gottler Sr. and Thelma Sheppard Gottler of Elberta. He died December 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Angela G. Etheridge Gottler. They have two daughters: Andrea G. Gottler Starkie of Loxley AL, and Jamie L. Gottler Haislop (James) of Moyock, NC. Five...
Clayton Wayne Cowart
Dec 25, 2020
COWART FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Clayton Wayne Cowart, age 69, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 . He is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Elizabeth Cowart; father, Ernest Clayton Cowart. Clayton is survived by his wife, Linda K. Cowart , daughter; Sarah Elizabeth Cowart , step-son; Thomas James Hand V., sister; Lynn (Kenneth) McDowell all...
Elizabeth Ann Holder
Dec 22, 2020
Elizabeth Ann Holder, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope which she was active in the Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Virgil Holder and brother, Joe McDaniel. Her survivors include her daughter, Sharon (Rick) Williams of Fairhope; son,...
William "Bill" Calvin Smith, Jr.
Dec 22, 2020
William Calvin Smith, Jr., loving husband, father and grandfather, of Montrose, AL, passed away on December 22, 2020 at the age of 84. Bill was born on March 17, 1936 in Memphis, TN to William Calvin Smith, Sr. and Mary Hunt Smith. After graduating from high school in Memphis, TN, he enrolled at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) where...
Michael Thomas Bell
Dec 22, 2020
IN LOVING MEMORY OF MICHAEL T. BELL MAY HE REST IN PEACE Nov 13, 1947 – Dec 22, 2020 Michael Thomas Bell passed away peacefully on December 22, 2020 with his wife Cathy by his side. Mike was 73 years old and a resident of Craft Farms in Gulf Shores, Alabama. He was unable to win this battle with complications...
Joseph Clay Holliday
Dec 22, 2020
A celebration of life for Joseph Clay Holliday, age 94, of Fairhope, Alabama will be held graveside at New Palestine Cemetery in Picayune, Mississippi on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00pm. There will be a drive-through visitation at the cemetery from 1:30pm to 2:00pm prior to the celebration. Joe passed away peacefully on December 22, 2020 with his daughters by...
Michael David Willard
Dec 21, 2020
In Loving Memory Michael David Willard November 18, 1961 – December 21, 2020 Michael David Willard, 59, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. He was a 1980 graduate of Fairhope High School. Mike was one who could fix very nearly anything. Repairing electronics was his specialty and he began his career working for Nuetzel’s TV. He worked there for many...
Levis N. Quiggle
Dec 21, 2020
Levis N. Quiggle, age 103, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2020. An avid Atlanta Braves baseball fan, Levis was also a “Pink Lady” on the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary for 28 years, and a member of Fairhope Christian Church since 1948. She was an excellent seamstress, a crochet artist, and was...
Ronald Lee Lamb
Dec 19, 2020
LAMB FAIRHOPE Ronald Lee Lamb, age 79, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away December 19, 2020, he was born on September 15, 1941 in Pratt, Kansas. The son of Raymond and Della (Smith) Lamb. In 1952, his family moved to Great Bend, Kansas. He married Kathryn Riddle on February 10, 1963. He was the owner of Ron Lamb’s Color...
Deborah Weeks Badalamenti
Dec 18, 2020
Deborah Weeks Badalamenti, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away December 18, 2020. Deborah was the Director of Events at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama until her retirement in 2018, marking 33 years of service. Deborah is survived by her husband Charles Badalamenti of Fairhope; daughters Rita Badalamenti, Portland, Oregon, and Mary Badalamenti La Ruffa(Michele), Mazzano, Italy; grandchildren...
John G. D. Carden
Dec 18, 2020
John Godfrey Dyas Carden, 85, of Point Clear, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on December 18th 2020, surrounded by family. John is the son of the late Dyas and Mary Carden of Scarsdale, NY. John grew up in Scarsdale NY, where he was an Eagle Scout and graduate of Scarsdale High School’s class of 1953. John graduated cum...
George Anthony Williams
Dec 18, 2020
Mr. George Anthony Williams, age 77, a native of Biloxi, Mississippi and a resident of Robertsdale, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, Mississippi. George was preceded in death by his loving wife of 34 years, Diane Etheridge Williams; his parents, Charles W. Williams and Velma Q. Williams; and...