Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
William L. Dickinson
Aug 11, 2020
On August 11, 2020, we said our final good-bye to our loving father, William Dickinson, of Fairhope, AL. Though we lost our father far too soon, Heaven gained an Angel. We are grateful for the time we had. We know that he has joined our mother in heaven. He was preceded in death by his parents, Weltha and Lavone Dickinson;...
Donald "Don" James Gordon
Aug 11, 2020
Donald “Don” James Gordon, age 76, a resident of Montrose, AL, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He was a successful business owner of Bay Village Stone in Fairhope. He was a graduate of Vigor High School, and went on to attend LeTourneau University where he studied Industrial Engineering. He played basketball in both high school and college. Don...
Major Paul F. Nieland
Aug 11, 2020
Major Paul F. Nieland, USMC (Ret), a long-time resident of Fairhope, died 11Aug20 after fighting a long battle with cancer. After flying in the U.S. Marine Corps, he became interested in youth activities in the area, working as a coach and referee (and on rare occasion, a player) for the Eastern Shore Soccer Assn. and heading up the Dogwood pageant...
Hugh Everett Cogdill
Aug 10, 2020
COGDILL LILLIAN, ALABAMA Hugh Everett Cogdill, age 85, a native of Tennessee and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. Hugh was a loving husband, wonderful father, son and grandfather who will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He was a Master Welder, Musician, and Master Craftsman. Preceded in death by his children; Timothy...
James William Howell, Sr.
Aug 10, 2020
James William Howell, Sr, 71, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama and a former resident of Birmingham, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. He was a longtime member of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, Gulf Shores where he served on the vestry and schoolboard. He was a banker from 1982 until his retirement. He loved his family, friends, his favorite chair...
Donald Ray Lunsford
Aug 10, 2020
Donald Ray Lunsford, age 76, a native of Lucedale, MS and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020. He was an installer for Fairhope Floor Covering for many years. He is survived by his sons, Chris Lunsford (Brandy) of Daphne, AL and Blake J. Lunsford (Rachel) of Winston Salem, NC; grandchildren, Brittany Lunsford and Dustin...
Zaidee Chatham Galloney
Aug 9, 2020
Zaidee Chatham Galloney passed away peacefully August 9, 2020 surrounded by family and friends at her home in Montrose, AL. She was born in Newton, Mississippi in 1936, and graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Education with minors in music and art. She met the love of her life at Pensacola Beach, a young naval aviator...
Louis Thomas Vick
Aug 7, 2020
Louis Thomas Vick, age 78, a native of Fayette, AL and a long time resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020. Mr. Vick sold farm equipment for many years in Baldwin County, along with farming. Louis loved his grandkids and great grandkids passionately. He spent much of his past time enjoying his houseboat and socializing, because he...
Kelly “Kellea” Anne Hough-Phillips
Aug 7, 2020
Kelly “Kellea” Anne Hough Phillips Kelly was born 27 Nov, 1974 and went to be with Jesus on 7 August, 2020. She is survived by her husband Richard Phillips and her adoptive parents, Marvin and Mary Nell Hough and two cats, Stormy and Tink, who were like her children. She was preceded in death by her brother Jonathan Andrew Hough....
Lt. Col. Michael Edward Tinsley, USAF Ret.
Aug 6, 2020
Lt Col Michael E. Tinsley, USAF Ret., age 71, went to be with the Lord Thursday, August 6, 2020. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Oklahoma State University and Master’s Degree from Central Missouri State University. He served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, retiring from the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. He was the Administrative Manager of...
Barbara Katherine Clark
Aug 6, 2020
Barbara Katherine Clark, age 62, a resident of Foley, Alabama passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020. She was the owner and operator of Farmers Kitchen in Frankfort, Kentucky for many years. She was preceded in death by her brother William “Bubby” Edwards. She is survived by her husband, Ron Clark; children, Jason Best (Kat), Zachary Harley (Mollee), Cole Clark (Marissa);...
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,...