Obituaries

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

Darryl George Horne

Darryl George Horne

Jan 24, 2020

Darryl George Horne, age 71, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. Darryl attended Marlow United Methodist Church and was a United States Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis P. Horne of Fairhope; sons, Jason (Robyn) Horne of Summerdale, Ron (Holly) Horne of Fairhope; sister, Debbie Fischbach of Westlock, Alberta, Canada; five grandchildren,...

Charles Willard Hayes

Charles Willard Hayes

Jan 24, 2020

Charles Willard Hayes, age 83, of Daphne, AL, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born in Middlesboro, KY on May 9, 1936 to the late Charles and Ruth Hayes. Charles married December 18, 1959 to the late Jacqueline Hayes settling in Satsuma, AL. They later moved to Memphis, TN. He worked for B.O.L. and Associates and later...

Janice Carol Miller

Janice Carol Miller

Jan 24, 2020

Janice Carol Miller, age 71, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. Janice was a member of the Sertoma Club and formerly worked at Regions Bank and Citizens Bank. She was well thought of by employees and customers and will be missed. She is survived by her husband, Harold W. Miller of Daphne; daughters, Ashleigh (Newte) Harris...

Joan Hayes

Joan Hayes

Jan 23, 2020

Joan Hayes, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday January 23, 2020.Mrs. Hayes was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church, serving as a former Stephen minister.She was preceded in death by her husband Ottis Hayes, her sister, Joy Payne.She is survived by her sons, Brian N. Hayes ( Kelly) of Fairhope, AL, Charles Hayes ( Leslie)...

Dr. Robert Blees McKee

Dr. Robert Blees McKee

Jan 22, 2020

McKee                       Daphne, AL    Dr. Robert Blees McKee passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2020. Dr. McKee was a native of Mobile and a lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore.  He graduated from UMS, Emory University and Loyola Dental School. After Dental School, Dr. McKee joined the United States Air Force. Stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, Dr....

Robert Lee Sanders

Robert Lee Sanders

Jan 21, 2020

Robert Lee Sanders, age 60, a native of Dothan, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Robert is survived by his wife, Joyce “JoJo” Sanders of Fairhope; daughters, Misty Michelle Sanders of Fairhope and Christina Sanders of Dothan; grandchildren, Noah Martinez, Alyssa Martinez, Hunter Yeager and Kyleigh Belle Blount;...

Harold Crenshaw Miller

Harold Crenshaw Miller

Jan 20, 2020

Miller Daphne, ALHarold Crenshaw “Pokey” Miller Jr, age 77, native of Coco Beach, FL and a long-time resident of Daphne, AL, passed this life on Monday, January 20, 2020. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Daphne. Harold began his employment with Merrill Lynch in 1970, where he received numerous awards; became a member of the Executive...

Jean Nelson Mastin

Jean Nelson Mastin

Jan 17, 2020

FAIRHOPE, AL. MASTIN Jean Nelson Mastin,  Age 95 a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. She was a loving wife,  mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed  hosting her family and friends, she enjoyed her cats, taking long walks, traveling and was a lifelong  member of St. James Episcopal Church. Mrs. Mastin is preceded...

Lillian Helen Lowell

Lillian Helen Lowell

Jan 17, 2020

LOWELL FAIRHOPE, AL. Lillian Helen Lowell, Age 92, A native of Daphne, AL and a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. Mrs. Lowell was a member of Fairhope Christian Church, she loved to cook, can, bake and work on the family farm with her husband. She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas...

Alfred Elroy Sawyer

Alfred Elroy Sawyer

Jan 16, 2020

Alfred (Al) Elroy Sawyer, age 76, passed away peacefully at his home on January 16th, 2020 in Fort Morgan, Alabama. Al was born to Elroy (Tom) and Eleanor Sawyer in Brooklyn, New York on December 7, 1943.  He was raised in the Marlowe Community and was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County.  Al Was  a U.S. Navy Veteran and Served...

Rebecca Nell Dickinson

Rebecca Nell Dickinson

Jan 14, 2020

Dickinson Daphne, AL Born in Russellville, Alabama, to Lottie and Neal King, Rebecca King Dickinson spent her childhood with her brothers, Denzil and Grady. As a young woman she attended the University of North Alabama where she met her husband, lifetime fishing buddy, and biggest fan, Bill Dickinson. Becky and Bill welcomed their beloved Billy Jr., in 1959. Becky built...

Wanda Sue Pugh

Wanda Sue Pugh

Jan 13, 2020

Wanda Sue Pugh, age 77, native of Walker County, AL and a long-time resident of Daphne, AL, passed this life on Monday, January 13, 2020. Wanda worked at Norwood Clinic in Birmingham prior to retiring from Thomas Hospital in 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tyre and Evelyn C. Pugh; and brother-in-law, Keith Brown. Wanda is survived...

Annie Sue Sloan

Annie Sue Sloan

Jan 12, 2020

Annie Sue Sloan, age 80, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020. Sue was a former resident of Walhalla, SC and a longtime resident of Keowee Keys, SC. She was employed by Clemson University for several years and was an avid South Carolina Clemson Tigers fan. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Sam Sloan...

Rodney Vance Gunnison

Rodney Vance Gunnison

Jan 9, 2020

GUNNISON MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, ALABAMA Rodney “Pee Wee” Vance Gunnison, age 72, a resident of Magnolia Springs, AL, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020. Born in Fairhope, AL to Ronald Gunnison, Sr. and Ira Belle Clay Gunnison. He served in the United States Marine Corp. as a Staff Sargent, and in the Vietnam War as a member of the “1/9 Alpha...

Charles "Buck" G. Bishop

Charles "Buck" G. Bishop

Jan 9, 2020

Charles “Buck” Bishop, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020. He was a long time member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope, where he was a Deacon Emeritus, and a member of Sunset Mountain Boys and Puppet Ministry. He was a veteran of U.S. National Guard and U.S. Marine Corps. He retired from Poser Printing,...

Miriam M. Neeson

Miriam M. Neeson

Jan 7, 2020

Miriam M. Neeson, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was a master home chef, very social, and an avid patron of the Dragonfly Bar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Neeson. Miriam is survived by her son, George (Katherine) Chilton of McKinney, TX; daughter, Patrice M. (Andrew) Bloch;...

Linda Louise Martin

Linda Louise Martin

Jan 5, 2020

Linda Cottrell Martin, age 75, passed away peacefully in her home on January 5, 2020, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on January 12, 1944, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her parents were Ellis Herman and Florence Louise Cottrell.Linda was loved by all who knew her. Her compassion, kindness, and genuine affection were felt by many. She always had a kind...

Nelda Faye Williams

Nelda Faye Williams

Jan 3, 2020

WILLIAMSDAPHNE, AL. Nelda Faye Crosswhite Williams, Age 79, a loving wife, mother and wonderful grandmother “Memaw” . Who loved Jesus and went to His mansions on January 3, 2020. Nelda and Doug meet at a Methodist Youth Camp Relay. A short courtship led to the wedding of two young teenagers that lasted 63 years.Nelda was born in Jasper, AL and...

Donna Maureen Goddard

Donna Maureen Goddard

Jan 3, 2020

Donna Goddard, age 89 passed away on January 3, 2020 after 51 loving years with her husband, Norm, and 15 years of friendships at The Foley Grove. She is survived by her husband; daughters Lynda (Peter) Ellis, Karole (Robert) Moore and Michele (Thomas) Lazowski; grandchildren James Bushway, Sarah (Randy) Wilson, Emily (Billy) Whitehead; great and great-great grandchildren. A Celebration of...

Airrior Elizabeth Smith Norwood

Airrior Elizabeth Smith Norwood

Jan 2, 2020

Airrior Smith Norwood, longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away on January 2, 2020 after a fruitful and service filled life. A memorial service will be held on January 10, 2020, at 11:00a.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Daphne, Al., with visitation starting at 10:00a.m. Donations made in memory of Airrior may be made to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church...