Obituaries

Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama

Daniel Walter Balzli

Daniel Walter Balzli

Nov 10, 2023

Daniel Walter Balzli Jr, age 88, of Daphne Alabama passed away Friday November 10th, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Danny was born in Mobile, Alabama to Daniel and Marguerite Balzli. He was a graduate of McGill Institute and later studied Engineering and graduated from Auburn University before ultimately settling in Daphne, Alabama with his spouse of 60...

George Manford Godwin, Jr.

George Manford Godwin, Jr.

Nov 9, 2023

Knowing compassion comes from understanding. Understanding comes from experience. Experience comes with either exuberant triumph or unspeakable pain and sorrow[TC1] . George M. Godwin died on November 9, 2023, the day we had to let our hero go. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Ann R. Godwin; daughter, Theresa Chisolm (Jayson), sons, Kevin Godwin (Michelle), and...

Stephen Paul Schwartzer

Stephen Paul Schwartzer

Nov 9, 2023

Stephen Paul Schwartzer, age 74, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 8:35 PM at USA University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. He was born on January 20, 1949, and grew up with a passion for golf, which he started playing at the young age of three. Stephen went on to become a successful PGA golfer and won numerous tournaments...

Viola Berniece “Bea” (Ketring) Worch

Viola Berniece “Bea” (Ketring) Worch

Nov 9, 2023

Viola Berniece “Bea” (Ketring) Worch, died on November 9, 2023, at the age of 95 years in Fairhope, AL. She was born to Ethel (Thorpe) and Everett Ketring on August 21, 1928, in Arba, IN. She was the 8th of 10 children. After graduating from Spartanburg High School in 1946, she worked at Crosley Shelvador. She married Robert Eugene on...

Marie "Beth" Dorgan Shultz

Marie "Beth" Dorgan Shultz

Nov 7, 2023

Marie (Beth) Dorgan Shultz passed away on Tuesday, November 7, at her home in Daphne, AL. She was born November 23, 1955, to the late Mary Theresa and John Dorgan, Sr. at the old Providence Hospital in Mobile, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brother Patrick (Joan) Dorgan, and brothers-in-law Rex Edwards and...

Betty Ruth Thompson

Betty Ruth Thompson

Nov 6, 2023

Betty Ruth Thompson, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at the age of 81. She loved the beach and bowling. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by children, Kimberly Thompson and Jeffrey Thompson. Her survivors include her children, Angela Busby (Chad), Michelle Thompson of Fairhope, Mark Thompson (Laurie) of...

Charles Walter Wilson

Charles Walter Wilson

Nov 6, 2023

Charles Walter Wilson, age 91 of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away surrounded by his family on November 6, 2023. Born and raised in Spanish Fort, Charles married the love of his life, Jean Wilson in 1954. Charles is an Atomic Veteran and proudly served his Country with the Navy from 1948-1952. During this time, he was stationed in the Pacific...

Robert "Bobby" Edward Brock

Robert "Bobby" Edward Brock

Nov 6, 2023

Robert Edward (Bobby) Brock, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama died on November 6, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Mary Lucie Carmichael Brock; sons, Mike Brock (Tammy), Jim Brock (Ted), and Davis Brock (Mary Elizabeth); grandchildren, Michael Brock (Megan), Rollins Brock, Blythe Brock Mays (Teddy), Weston Brock, Hollon Brock; and great grandchildren, James Brock and...

Dana Diane Hartsell

Dana Diane Hartsell

Nov 5, 2023

HARTSELL EIGHT MILE, AL. Dana Diane Hartsell, Age 66 born in Mobile, AL and a resident of Eight Mile, AL., passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She is survived by her fiancé, Roscoe DeWayne Cochran of Eight Mile, AL; one son, Robert Vearl (Joni) Ayres of Bay Minette, AL; one daughter, Cynthia Marie (Jeremiah) Williams of Bay Minette, AL;...

Curtis and Alice Williamson

Curtis and Alice Williamson

Nov 5, 2023

Curtis and Alice Williamson, residents of Fairhope for 61 years passed away over the weekend at the ages for 88 and 85. Curtis was a U.S. Navy veteran, employed at Gaston Ford for over 30 years and a professional "piddler". Alice was a devoted, loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and incredible cook. Curt and Alice were survived by their...

Joseph Lee Hamric

Joseph Lee Hamric

Nov 5, 2023

HAMRIC SPANISH FORT, AL Joe Lee Hamric, age 92, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife, Myrna Jean Sawyer. He is survived by his children, Joey and Tina Hamric, Mark and Kim Hamric, Paul Hamric and Pam Hamric and Troy Nettles; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and...

John Henry Theis

John Henry Theis

Nov 4, 2023

THEIS John H. Theis, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on November 4th, 2023 at the age of 87. He is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Mary Theis; his brothers, Phil, Jim, Mike and Tom. John is survived by his children, John (Cherie) Theis, Daniel Theis, Kathleen Cannedy and Rozanne Rogers; his grandchildren, Beth Ivy, Todd...

Peter Joseph Palughi, Jr.

Peter Joseph Palughi, Jr.

Nov 3, 2023

Peter Joseph Palughi Jr., age 56, succumbed to a long illness on November 3, 2023. He was a native of Mobile, born on September 9th, 1967 to Cynthia (Rumpanos) Palughi and Peter. J. Palughi Sr. Peter graduated from McGill-Toolen and the University of South Alabama. He earned his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law Oklahoma but returned...

Nancy Leah Nelson

Nancy Leah Nelson

Nov 2, 2023

Nancy Leah Nelson, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Nelson Jr. Nancy is survived by her sons, Billy Nelson of Daphne, Darrell Nelson of Charlotte, NC and Tracy (Sonja) Nelson of Mobile, AL; sister, Linda (Rob) Moren of Dallas, TX;...

Anne Macpherson Prince

Anne Macpherson Prince

Nov 2, 2023

Anne Macpherson Prince, 85, died peacefully in her Battles Wharf, Alabama home Thursday, November 2, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born January 27, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama, the oldest of four children to John Ritchie Macpherson and the former Marion Acker. Enrolled in the Mobile City school system, she was a gifted student who was allowed to skip the...

Margaret June Nelson

Margaret June Nelson

Nov 2, 2023

Margaret June Nelson, born July 12, 1935, to Carl J. and Albena L. Wright, passed away on November 2, 2023. She married Robert D. Nelson on August 19, 1955. She was a military wife for the first 18 years she was married. In 1974 she went to work at Holland Pharmacy for Mr. Dukes and worked there until 1993 when...

Larry D. Haney

Larry D. Haney

Oct 31, 2023

Larry D. Haney, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the age of 78. He was an avid Alabama fan. He is survived by his wife, “Babs”; stepchildren, Stuart Maitland Smith (Lorrain Walsh), Andrew Smith and Heidi; step grandchildren; friends, Jim and Kathie Whitson of Fairhope; his fur baby, Oliver; daughter-in-law, Ann Marie Richardson; Brothers...

Sherard Fleetwood Hollinger, Jr.

Sherard Fleetwood Hollinger, Jr.

Oct 31, 2023

Sherard Fleetwood Hollinger, Jr., a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherard and Mary Hollinger and a brother, Frank Hollinger. He is survived by his wife, Fran Hollinger; daughter, Beth Huggins; sons, Fleet Hollinger and Adam Hollinger, all of Fairhope; grandchildren, Courtney Foster...

James Richard Daws, Jr

James Richard Daws, Jr

Oct 31, 2023

DAWS FOLEY, ALABAMA James “Jim” Richard Daws, Jr., born in Birmingham, Alabama and a resident of Foley, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at a local hospital. Jim was an U.S. Army Veteran. He loved the water, especially fishing and crabbing. He was also an avid collector. He is survived by his significant other, Lori Patterson of Foley,...

Larry Armstrong

Larry Armstrong

Oct 31, 2023

In Loving Memory of Larry Armstrong Larry Armstrong, a beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born on October 22, 1944, to Ward and Evelyn Armstrong. Larry touched the lives of many with his unwavering kindness, infectious laughter, and love for the simple joys in life. Larry was not...

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