Obituaries

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

Harry J. Bennitt

Harry J. Bennitt

Oct 21, 2019

Harry J. Bennitt, age 96, a native of Indiana and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. Harry was a W.W.II and Korean Army Veteran. He was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church, a Fireman for 25 years, Fire chief for 4 years, and he worked for the Department of Natural Resources (State Parks) in...

Sherlon "Ray" Weston

Sherlon "Ray" Weston

Oct 21, 2019

Sherlon “Ray” Weston, age 83, a native of Atmore, Alabama, and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019. Ray was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a retired police officer with Fairhope Police Department, an avid fisherman, fan of the Atlanta Braves, Alabama football fan; and he loved helping people. He is survived by his wife of 60...

Dr. Teresa (Tesi) Marshall

Dr. Teresa (Tesi) Marshall

Oct 21, 2019

Dr. Teresa Bell (Tesi) Marshall DVM, 64, passed away peacefully on October 21. A beloved Fairhope veterinarian, she owned the Downtown Animal Clinic for many years, counting both her animal patients and their owners as friends. Her deep compassion for animals led her to found the Haven, the first no-kill animal shelter in Baldwin County out of her clinic. She...

Albina Rezner Keller

Albina Rezner Keller

Oct 20, 2019

Albina Rezner Keller, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019, at the age of 89. Mrs. Keller was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Rezner and siblings, Mary Prochaska, Rudy Rezner, and Agnes Jones. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, William “Bill” A. Keller; daughters, Diane Keller (Lou Watt),...

Charles Henry Stallings

Charles Henry Stallings

Oct 18, 2019

Stallings Daphne, AL     Charles Henry Stallings, age 70, a former resident of Mobile, Alabama and Nashville, Tennessee and current resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Daphne, Alabama. Charles was loved by all for his advice and helpfulness.   He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Jackson "Jack" Carl Miller

Jackson "Jack" Carl Miller

Oct 18, 2019

MILLER FAIRHOPE, AL   Captain Jackson “Jack” Carl Miller, Jr., 72, passed away at his home in Fairhope on October 18, 2019 from complications related to multiple myeloma. Jack loved spending time with family and friends, especially on the water. He was always up for chargrilled oysters at the Bluegill, burgers at Pirate’s Cove, or a sunset boat ride on Mobile...

Rosemarie Madeja

Rosemarie Madeja

Oct 17, 2019

Rosemarie Joan Madeja, age 93, a former resident of Willowick, Ohio and a current resident of Fairhope, Alabama, died on October 17, 2019. Mrs. Madeja was born to John M. Liptak and Rose Liptak on March 11, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Thomas P. Madeja, her parents, and her brother, William J. Liptak....

Thomas McRae Taul, III

Thomas McRae Taul, III

Oct 17, 2019

TAUL Mr. Thomas McRae Taul, III. - born and longtime resident of Mobile, AL died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his home in Fairhope. Tom attended University Military School, The University of Alabama where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, and Cumberland Law School. After practicing law for 12 years, Tom took a position at his families business,...

Joshua Scott Buker

Joshua Scott Buker

Oct 17, 2019

BUKER LILLIAN, ALABAMA   October 17 2019 Joshua Scott Buker of Lillian Alabama passed at the age of 53 due to severe lung infections.Born April 20 1966 in Providence Rhode Island to Elaine Marie and John Earl Buker he is survived by his mother and his brother Nathan Paul Buker.Joshua held a bachelor's degree in applied psychology from Anchorage Pacific University...

Janice Merle Parker

Janice Merle Parker

Oct 16, 2019

Janice Merle Parker, age 79, a resident of Edmond, OK, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Mrs. Parker was a member of the Orton Society. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jon David Parker and daughter-in-law, Peggy Parker. Mrs. Parker is survived by her daughter, Julie (Thomas...

Bartlette "Bart" H. Jennings, IV

Bartlette "Bart" H. Jennings, IV

Oct 15, 2019

Bartlette “Bart” H. Jennings, IV, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Dorotha Mason Jennings of Fairhope; daughters, Colleen Elizabeth (Jennifer Rogerson) Jennings of Santa Cruz, CA and Grace Ellen Jennings (Thomas James Thibaut) of Loxley; sons, Bartlette Hardwick Jennings V of Silverhill and Robert Stephens Jennings, also of...

Paula A. Bishop

Paula A. Bishop

Oct 15, 2019

Paula Ann Bishop, age 71, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, George “Totty” Bishop. Paula is survived by her children, Lenora “Lee” Havel and husband, Larry, George “Bubba” Bishop, and April Read, and husband Jason, all of Fairhope; five grandchildren, Leland, Loren, Jaxon,...

Julia Scott

Julia Scott

Oct 14, 2019

Julia A. Cooper Scott, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 in Loxley. She was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. Julia was a former manager of Gus’s Restaurant in Mobile and Richtex in Daphne. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Ruby Cooper and brother, Curtis Cooper. Julia is survived by her husband, David L. Scott; six...

Robert Henry Halco

Robert Henry Halco

Oct 14, 2019

Robert Henry Halco, 86, passed peacefully at his home in Gulf Shores, Alabama surrounded by his four children, on October 14, 2019.  He was born July 30, 1933 in New Britain, Connecticut. He graduated from New Britain High School, enlisted in the Airforce, and served during the Korean War.  He retired from General Electric after 30 years.  He was a...

Lucille McKenzie-Childress Worthington

Lucille McKenzie-Childress Worthington

Oct 12, 2019

WORTHINGTON BARNWELL, AL. Lucille McKenzie Childress Worthington, age 85 a lifelong resident of Barnwell, AL passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. She was a lifelong member of Barnwell Baptist Church, and a  member of the Order of Eastern Star, Fairhope chapter #127. She is preceded in death by her first husband the father of her daughter, John Rix Childress;...

David Carter Wood

David Carter Wood

Oct 11, 2019

WOOD FAIRHOPE, AL. David Carter Wood, Age 71, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. He attended and graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in Business Administration and Finance and was a diehard supporter of The Crimson Tide. David was a master craftsman, an avid outdoorsmen and grew up playing many...

Bonnie Cleaveland Donaldson

Bonnie Cleaveland Donaldson

Oct 11, 2019

Bonnie Cleaveland Donaldson, age 79, a native of Foley, AL passed away on Friday, October, 11, 2019. She was born in Foley, AL to Lyle and Lois Cleaveland on April 10, 1940.Mrs. Donaldson graduated from Foley High School in 1958, worked at Brookley AFB in Mobile, AL for 2 years before entering Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL, where she graduated...

Robert Ben O'Daniel

Robert Ben O'Daniel

Oct 11, 2019

Robert Ben O’Daniel, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Friday, October 11, 2019. He is survived by his sons, Clay O’Daniel and Corey O’Daniel;  grandchildren, Kendall O’Daniel, Caleb O’Daniel, Alex O’Daniel and Chelsea (Josh) Hanson;  great grandchildren, Ben, Aiden, Theodore and Magnolia;  many other relative and friends. The family will receive friends Monday, October 21, 2019, from...

Betty Louise Alms

Betty Louise Alms

Oct 10, 2019

ALMS ELBERTA, ALABAMA Betty Louise (Scales) Alms, age 85, a native of Indianapolis, IN, and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. Betty was a graduate of Foley High School Class of 1953. She was a faithful member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Elberta, and was involved in the Sunday school for 38 years as Treasurer.  ...

Charles Hughes Livaudais

Charles Hughes Livaudais

Oct 10, 2019

Charles H. Livaudais (“Charlie”), age 82, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Point Clear, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2019. Charlie was born on March 25, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana to his loving parents, Oliver S. Livaudais, Jr. and Isabella Hughes Livaudais. After graduating from Jesuit High School in New...