Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
John Raymond Gambrell, Sr.
Mar 14, 2020
John Raymond Gambrell, Sr., died Saturday, March 14, 2020. “Coach” Gambrell is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ouida, of Fairhope AL, son John R Gambrell, Jr (Randy) and daughter-in-law Sherry Gambrell and Granddog Bella of Knoxville, TN, sister LaVerne Moseley & brother-in-law Frank Moseley of Fairhope, AL Mr. Gambrell is preceded in death by his father and mother,...
Paul Alan "Dutchie" Garner
Mar 12, 2020
Paul Alan “Dutchie” Garner, 57, of Fairhope was born September 24, 1962 and passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2020, surrounded by his family following a long battle with cancer. He was predeceased in death by his father, Joseph Billy Garner. Paul is survived by his wife, Barbara LeGault Garner and his son, Andrew Paul Garner; his mother,...
Nancy Tiel Henke
Mar 10, 2020
Nancy Tiel (Bouton) Henke, 82, passed peacefully at her home in Fairhope, AL on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born to Orson JF Bouton and Marjorie Tiel Bouton. Nancy was raised in Westwood, NJ, where she met her husband, Bruce Henke, and married at Grace Episcopal Church of Westwood, NJ in 1960. Nancy and her family lived throughout the...
Melinda Wilson Sanders
Mar 9, 2020
SANDERS GULF SHORES, AL Melinda Wilson Sanders, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister peacefully went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 9, 2020. Melinda was born to James and Florrie Bell Wilson on December 19th, 1938. A native of Coffee County, AL, she graduated from the New Brockton High School and later went to graduate from Troy...
Cline Gerald Cook
Mar 8, 2020
Cline Gerald Cook, age 86, a native of Decatur, Mississippi, and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020. Jerry attended St. Andrew by the Sea Community Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was a member of the Southern Mississippi and United States Military Academy Alumni Associations. A 1958 graduate of the United States...
Robert Gerard Spielmann
Mar 8, 2020
Robert Gerard Spielmann, age 93, a native of New York and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020. Mr. Spielmann is a WWII veteran (U. S. Navy). Bob worked 29 years in advertising in New York City. He relocated to Mobile, AL to start WPMI TV as a national sales manager, then moved to WKRG TV...
Addie Carol Ramos
Mar 7, 2020
Addie Ramos Aug. 13th 1948 – Mar. 07, 2020 Addie Carol Ramos, 71 passed away Saturday. She was born to late Marion (Bill) Bexley and Jeanette Odom. Addie married late husband Henry Whatley in 2012 and they lived together in Fairhope, Al. One of Addie’s greatest qualities was caring for and helping others and was often known for opening her...
Rosetta R. Werner
Mar 7, 2020
Rosetta Regina Werner, age 74, resident of Elberta passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. Rosetta was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Werner. She is survived by a son, Thomas J. (Jan) Werner of Elberta; two daughters, Gale (Roger) Woerner of Elberta, Tracy Mixon of Orange Beach; three brothers, Reginald...
Glenn William Moyer
Mar 6, 2020
Glenn William Moyer, 87, a native of Chicora, Pennsylvania, and a longtime resident of Foley, Orange Beach and Magnolia Springs, died Friday, March 6, 2020. He was loved by family, friends, employees, business associates and all who were fortunate to cross his path. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Mahlon Moyer and Ruth Parker Moyer, and 3...
Leslie "Bubba" E. Buzbee
Mar 6, 2020
Leslie Elbert Buzbee, age 66, a lifelong resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Ann Boyington Buzbee; son, Leslie Eric Buzbee; grandson, Leslie Eric Buzbee, Jr.; siblings, Phyllis Gregg, Sybil Buzbee, Jimmy "JimBo" Buzbee, Ellen Rauh; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from the chapel...
Robert I. Gulledge
Mar 4, 2020
Robert I. Gulledge, a lifelong resident of Baldwin County, Alabama, died on the 4th day of March, at the age of 87. Robert was born on October 5, 1932 in Summerdale, Alabama, and was proceeded in death by his parents Emmett S. Gulledge and Inez Resmondo Gulledge. He is survived by four grandchildren, Robert I. Gulledge III, Angela Elizabeth Gulledge,...
Benjamin Manly McKibbens
Mar 2, 2020
Benjamin Manly McKibbens peacefully entered his heavenly home on March 2, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama, surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Born in Louisville, Kentucky to parents, the Reverend Dr. Thomas McKibbens and Betty Manly McKibbens, Ben and his brother, Tom, grew up in Laurel, Mississippi, where Ben developed his lifelong interest in camping and all sports, especially football....
Martin Gladden Reeves
Mar 2, 2020
Martin Gladden Reeves, age 81, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, March 2, 2020. He was a member of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church. He retired as a Major in the US Air Force in 1993. Mr. Reeves was a graduate of Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, and went...
Felicia Ann Ridlon McAllister
Mar 1, 2020
Felicia Ann Ridlon McAllister, age 61, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. Felicia graduated from Wheeler High School, Marietta, GA, and the University of South Alabama. She spent many years in banking and for the last 20 years as the Administrative Assistant for the companies her and her husband co-owned. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey S....
Helen Margaret Smith
Mar 1, 2020
SMITH DAPHNE, AL Helen Margaret Smith, age 92, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. Helen was a member of Jubilee Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Clifford Smith; granddaughter, Michelle Jones; sisters, Eleanor Jones , Louise Maloy and Dorothy Baker. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Smith...
Lebert Earl McClellan
Feb 28, 2020
MCCLELLAN SILVERHILL, AL. Lebert Earl McClellan, Jr., Age 92, a native of IL and a resident of Silverhill, AL passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at a local health care facility. He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis McClellan, a daughter, Linda Kay McClellan, a brother, Buddy McClellan and a sister, Lelah. He is survived by two...
Delnora Hartley Norman
Feb 27, 2020
Delnora Hartley Norman, a resident of Fairhope, age 71, formerly of Fort Deposit, AL, passed to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 27, 2020. She was the first baby to be delivered in the Fort Deposit Clinic on January 18, 1949. Delnora was the only child of the late Ruby Mae Harrison and Joseph...
Virginia Teem Drinkard
Feb 26, 2020
DRINKARD FOLEY, ALABAMA Virginia Teem Drinkard, age 87, a native and longtime resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Virginia worked at Baptist Hospital for 26 years and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband Sanford E. Drinkard and her parents, Lester and...
Eloise Hadley Ward
Feb 26, 2020
WARD ORANGE BEACH, AL. Eloise Hadley Ward, age 92, born in Uriah, AL and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020.She was a former resident of Gulf Shores and Mobile. Preceded in death by her husband Clayton M. Ward, brothers; James Hadley, Frank Hadley and brother in law, Dr. Joseph Barlar. She is survived by...
Pastor Wendell Rowan, Sr.
Feb 26, 2020
Pastor Wendell Rowan, Sr, affectionately known as Pastor Wynn, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was the Lead Pastor at Family Ministries Center in Fairhope; a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert A. Rowan, mother, Minnie Estelle Rowan, sisters, Linda Dale Rowan,...