Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Ann Elizabeth Wright
Aug 5, 2020
Ann Elizabeth Mitchell Wright, age 81, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away August 5, 2020. Ann was preceded in death by her ex-husband Frank Joseph Ferruzzi Wright, her parents, Arthur and Isabella (Whiteford) Mitchell, maternal grandparents John and Elizabeth (Smith) Whiteford, and paternal grandparents Henry and Janet (Strang) Mitchell. Ann was born on April 5, 1939 in St. Andrews,...
Stephen Dale Miles, Sr.
Aug 4, 2020
Stephen Dale Miles, Sr., 75, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Steve was in the automotive business for many years. He was an avid Alabama Football fan and also loved hunting and playing golf. Steve is survived by his wife, Patricia D. Miles, of Daphne; son, Steve D. (Terri) Miles, Jr., of Daphne; daughter, Dayna...
Alvin Laverne Logan, Sr.
Aug 4, 2020
Alvin Laverne Logan Sr., 96, a lifetime resident of the Mobile area, died Tuesday August 4, at the William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette where he had resided for the past six years. He was born on September 15, 1923 in Crichton, Alabama, to Daniel Grover Logan and Florence Emma Broadus Logan, descendants of some of the...
Wade Floyd
Aug 2, 2020
Wade Camp Floyd, age 88, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020. He was the owner and operator of Floyd Mining Company, Inc. and was a past president of the Alabama Coal Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bettye Winters Floyd; parents, John & Pauline Floyd; sons, Jon and Scott Floyd. He...
Diane Robbins Reid
Aug 1, 2020
Diane Robbins Reid, age 63, a native of Slidell, Louisiana and a resident of Fairhope for over 50 years, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. Diane taught Kindergarten at Robertsdale Elementary School for 25 years and positively influenced many students’ lives throughout her career. Diane was known for her caring sprit, loving heart, and positive outlook, and was a true...
Paulette Freeman-Shenk
Jul 31, 2020
Paulette Freeman-Shenk 77, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 after her year-long battle with bladder cancer. Paulette was born on July 20, 1943 in Mobile, Alabama. She was a 1961 Murphy High School graduate and worked for 20 years at University of South Alabama for Anesthesia Associates. Paulette was preceded in death by her parents, Pierce Lee Reeves and Modine...
Larry Kent Arrowood
Jul 31, 2020
LILLIAN, AL. Mr. Larry Kent Arrowood, Age 82, a native of Virginia and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran where he worked in the underground Missle Task Force. He then worked at Exxon until his retirement and then held numerous other jobs as a grounds keeper at...
Sue Opitz Swanson
Jul 30, 2020
Sue Opitz Swanson Born in Fallon, Nevada on April 21, 1942, passed away July 30, 2020. While an infant, her family moved back to the Opitz Farm in Anthony, N. M. Over the years she lived in N. M., Colorado, and Texas. She had a career in banking and bookstore Management. In 1975 she and her 10 old son, Lance...
Willy Jeanette Toler
Jul 30, 2020
Willy Jeanette Toler, age 76, a resident of Foley, Alabama passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Foley and worked for many years at Gulf Telephone. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley R. Toler She is survived by son, Stan (Donna) Toler , Foley, AL; daughters, Shannon (James) Warren, Samford,...
Georgia Ann Stapleton
Jul 30, 2020
Georgia Ann Stapleton, age 78, of Daphne, Alabama passed away on July 30, 2020. Previously, she resided in Burlington, NC. Ann graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Emmitsburg, MD and was a homemaker for many years, raising her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Helen Allnutt, and a daughter, Catherine. Ann is survived by her...
Dalton Logan DeFilippi
Jul 30, 2020
Dalton Logan DeFilippi, age 16, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. Dalton was a student at Daphne High School and was a member of the basketball and track teams. He was also involved in the Young Life Student Ministries and 3Circle Church Student Ministries and worked at HC Lawn and Garden Design. Dalton was preceded...
George Frederick Kirchoff, Jr.
Jul 29, 2020
George Frederick Kirchoff, Jr. died July 29, 2020. He was born on August 26, 1932, to Regina Moreno and George Frederick Kirchoff in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated in 1955 from Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, with a degree in engineering physics, and joined the United States Naval Air program at Pensacola, Florida. George served as a Naval Aviator flying a single...
Marilyn Ann Nance
Jul 27, 2020
Marilyn Ann Nance, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. Marilyn, also known by some as “St. Marilyn”, was the best Wife, Mom and Grandmother in the whole entire world. She was preceded in death by her father, Waldo Ponder. She is survived by her husband, Chester Nance of Fairhope; daughters, Becky Muir...
Glyn Raymond Stone
Jul 27, 2020
STONE LILLIAN, ALABAMA Glyn Raymond Stone, age 86 of Lillian, AL was welcomed to his heavenly home on July 27, 2020 after a battle with a lengthy illness. His devotion to his family and the firm belief in the Lord Jesus Christ supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Glyn was born on July 14, 1934 to...
Carolyn Virginia Church
Jul 26, 2020
Carolyn Virginia Church, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Fairhope, Alabama on Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born in Citronelle, Alabama on April 30, 1931. She was the daughter of Cecil Boothe and Mary Ruth Gartman Boothe. Her mother died tragically young and her father raised her along with her three sisters and two brothers. She...
Lottie Griffin Lewis
Jul 25, 2020
Lottie Bell Griffin Lewis, age 86, a native of Butler County, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL,went to be with her savior Saturday, July 25, 2020. Mrs. Lewis was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope, serving in numerous leadership roles. Lottie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband...
Evelyn Ann Jamvold
Jul 23, 2020
Evelyn Ann Jamvold, age 92, a native of Seneca, KS and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. Mrs. Jamvold was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence T. Jamvold; son, Dennis Carl Jamvold; parents, Clement and Catherine Haverkamp; brothers, Albert and Verniss Haverkamp; sisters, Mildred Kelly, Mary Lemke, Lucy Weber, Alice Ann and Betty Haverkamp....
Bernice Cherryholmes
Jul 23, 2020
Bernice Cherryholmes, age 95, a native of Michigan and resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Cherryholmes. She is survived by her children, Rose Garnto (Donald), David Cherryholmes, Debbie Cherryholmes and Cathy Martin (Chuck); grandchildren, Tim Richert, Don Richert, Paul Heinmiller (Charlene) Jon Garnto (Jill), Jennifer Joly, Nick...
Nancy Louise Burnett
Jul 22, 2020
Nancy Louise Burnett, age 85, a native of Lake County, TN and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Mrs. Burnett was a member of the UDC and the DAR, Tristan de Luna Chapter. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Robert (Bob) W. Burnett; three children, Georgia Pritchett, Virginia Watson and Yancey...
Lloyd Turner
Jul 21, 2020
Lloyd Lamar Turner, 74, of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence McCue Turner and Hermione Brown Conner Turner, and his uncle Lloyd Jackson “Shebo” Conner. Born April 11, 1946, in Mobile, Alabama, Lloyd was the youngest of three sons to “Tiny” and “Jean.” He graduated...