Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
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...
Linda Renee McCaleb
Jul 21, 2020
Linda Renee McCaleb, age 57, a resident of Elberta, Alabama passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was a graduate of Tate High School, attended Pensacola Junior College and was an employee of Publix Grocery Store in Foley. She is survived by her husband, Roger McCaleb, Elberta, AL; son, Nathaniel “Nathan” McCaleb, Elberta, AL; mother, Joyce Ellis, Cantonment, FL; grandson,...
Minnie Andra Price
Jul 20, 2020
Minnie Andra Price, age 72, a resident of Elberta, Alabama passed away Monday, July 20, 2020. She was retired from South Baldwin Regional Medical Center as a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph “Bud” Price; daughter, Leslie Samantha Starr; brothers, John Cartwright and Brandon Cartwright. She is survived by son, Chris (Tracy) Price, Elberta, AL;...
Betty Ruth Roberts
Jul 19, 2020
Mrs. Betty R. Roberts, age 89, a native of Mississippi and resident of Baldwin County for 55 years, passed away July 19, 2020. Mrs. Roberts retired from Gulf Telephone and was an active member of Oyster Bay Baptist Church. She loved her church family, sang in the choir for 28 years and served in multiple capacities. Mrs. Roberts was preceded...
Billy Edwin Stephens
Jul 19, 2020
Billy Edwin Stephens, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vaudie and Edwin Stephens. Mr. Stephens is survived by his wife, Mildred “Millie” Stephens; sons, John Stephens and Joe Stephens (Lisa Erdman); grandchildren, Zach Stephens (Stacey Dunn), Chad Stephens...
Bernice E. Dent
Jul 19, 2020
Bernice Elsberry Dent, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2020. She was born July 13, 1931, in Lewisburg Alabama, to Helon C. Elsberry and Wyone Elsberry Barton. She graduated from Tarrant High School in 1949. Soon after graduation she moved to Fairhope, AL, where she would remain rooted throughout the rest of her life. She was a...
Barbara Andrews Klaas
Jul 17, 2020
It hurts me to admit it, but I, Barbara Andrews Klaas, AKA “Bobbie” or “Robert”, have left the building. That is right, my curtain call came on the Friday morning of July 17, 2020. After being bullied by Dementia, Covid-19 came along and released me into the cosmos where I have been reunited with loved ones and my obnoxious poodle...
Yarmilla Brumfield
Jul 15, 2020
Yarmilla Brumfield, age 96, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Brumfield, and a son, Virgil Jay Brumfield. She is survived by her daughter, Dianna (David) Ardis of Hendersonville, North Carolina; son, Cecil Brumfield of Lake Worth, FL; grandsons, Ladd Moravek, Brian Brumfield and Justin Brumfield and granddaughter, Bailey Brumfield; and other...