Obituaries

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

Robert Charles Neibling

Robert Charles Neibling

Sep 22, 2019

Robert Charles Neibling age 85, departed this life on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in Daphne, Alabama. Born June 10, 1934 in Horton, Kansas, he was the son of Glenn Homer and Harriet Lucille (Hubbart) Neibling. Upon graduating from Seaman High School in Topeka, Kansas in 1952, Bob enrolled in Washburn University and was affiliated with the Alpha Delta fraternity. He...

Jared E. Millwood

Jared E. Millwood

Sep 22, 2019

Jared Eugene Millwood, age 12, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Jared was a student at Daphne East Elementary School where he was the Care Club Representative of his class. He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandfather, Jim Brown; maternal great grandfather, Ulysses Burns and maternal grandfather, Jerry Entrekin. He is...

Kathryn A. Reese

Kathryn A. Reese

Sep 22, 2019

Kathryn “Kay” Alice Reese, age 95, a native of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores. She was also a volunteer with the Christian Service Center. Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Reese; two daughters, Janet Gabens and...

Margaret Ruth Henson

Margaret Ruth Henson

Sep 22, 2019

Margaret Ruth Henson, age 91, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 in Lillian.  She was a native of Chattanooga, TN. Margaret was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  She was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother. Margaret loved playing bridge with her friends in Spanish Cove. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Robert F....

Michael Leon Wallace

Michael Leon Wallace

Sep 21, 2019

Michael Leon Wallace       Bay Minette Alabama Michael Leon Wallace, age 67, Alabama native, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 21, 2019. He was an avid Alabama football fan, a member of East Pointe Baptist Church in Spanish Fort, and retired from Rite Aid Corporation in Mobile, Alabama.   He is survived by his wife, Sandy Wallace; two daughters, Holly...

Margaret Carol Johnson

Margaret Carol Johnson

Sep 19, 2019

Margaret Carol Johnson, age 74, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019. She was a member of Fairhope Christian Church, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved cooking and spending time with her family. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Jerry L. Johnson of Fairhope; daughter, Wendy Johnson O’Toole (Tim); son, Steven Johnson...

John B. Warren

John B. Warren

Sep 18, 2019

John B. Warren, age 79, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, died after years of suffering with FTD – Frontotemporal Lobe Degeneration. His last four years were blessed with wonderful care at the William F. Green State Veteran’s Home in Bay Minette. His military service was in the United States Army. He attended the University of Alabama before his career...

Mark Douglas Burnham

Mark Douglas Burnham

Sep 14, 2019

BURNHAM FOLEY, Alabama Mark Douglas Burnham born December 31, 1981 passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He attended Open Door Christian School and graduated from Gulf Shores High School in 2000. An avid pool player and Auburn Fan, he enjoyed the beach and spending time with his family and numerous...

Jack L. Flowers

Jack L. Flowers

Sep 14, 2019

FLOWERS FOLEY, AL. Jack L. Flowers, Age 82, a native of Montgomery, AL and a resident of Foley, AL passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Mr. Flowers was an avid golfer, a member of Glenlakes Golf Club, and a member of Morgan’s Chapel Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Flowers, his parents; two brothers...

Richard "Dick" Donald Blair

Richard "Dick" Donald Blair

Sep 13, 2019

BLAIR Richard “Dick” Donald Blair, Age 93, born in Portsmouth, OH and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. Mr. Blair went into the Army in 1943. Served under General Clay in the 26th Infantry 1st Division. He then went into the 3rd Army Military Police and road motorcycle division under General George Patton. He...

Eugenia Lewis Murchison

Eugenia Lewis Murchison

Sep 11, 2019

Eugenia Lewis Murchison, age 98, a native of Elmore County, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Eugenia was an accomplished genealogist and the Lewis, Ruffin, and Scott family were among the early settlers of Elmore County. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 73 years, Floyd Murchison; her parents, Eunice Scott Lewis and...

Rose Mary Probst

Rose Mary Probst

Sep 10, 2019

Rose Mary Probst  Daphne, Alabama   Rose Mary Probst, age 94, a native of Omaha, NE. and resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on September 10, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Probst, parents, three brothers, and three sisters. She is survived by her two daughters Judith Jackson of Spanish Fort, AL. and Debra P Volovecky...

Walter "Jim" James Rayborn, Jr.

Walter "Jim" James Rayborn, Jr.

Sep 9, 2019

Walter James “Jim” Rayborn, Jr. a native of Fairhope, AL, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2019. Mr. Rayborn was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Hazel Rayborn; his brother, Dewight Rayborn; and a sister, Patricia Minnich. Mr. Rayborn is survived by his wife of 49 years, Anna S. Rayborn of Foley,...

Barbara Jean Bradford

Barbara Jean Bradford

Sep 9, 2019

Bradford, Barbara Jean, 85, daughter of Clyde and Molly Bradford of Jasper Alabama, passed away on September 9, 2019. Barbara was a resident of Fairhope. She grew up in Jasper, graduated from the University of Montevallo and went on to receive her certificate in physical therapy from the Mayo Clinic. Barbara, a servant leader, was a practitioner, a pioneer for...

Thomas "T.C." Clay Johnson

Thomas "T.C." Clay Johnson

Sep 6, 2019

Thomas Clay (T.C.) Johnson, born August 25, 1945, lost his battle with cancer on September 6, 2019. He is survived by his brother Todd, sister-in-law Jeanne, and nieces Elizabeth and Mary (Lexington, KY). T.C. was an insurance agent and salesman for many years. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and a loyal member of the U.K. Alumni...

MaryAnne Gonzalez

MaryAnne Gonzalez

Sep 5, 2019

MaryAnne Gatling Gonzalez was born on June 21, 1937 in Birmingham, Alabama. Her parents were Mary Elizabeth Rucks Gatling and James L Gatling. When she was young her parents divorced. Her mother took her children, MaryAnne and David to Pensacola, Florida to live with her parents James Rucks and Sadie Westbrook Rucks. She married Donald Gonzalez on February 8, 1956...

Logan Lee Marchetti

Logan Lee Marchetti

Sep 4, 2019

Logan Lee Marchetti         Daphne, Alabama   Logan Lee Marchetti, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on September 4, 2019 after a brief illness. Logan was born in Lexington, Missouri on November 18, 1943.   He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Marchetti; his mother, Doris Henderson (Cleo – deceased); sister, Marilyn Summers (John– deceased); brother, John Marchetti (Terri); daughter, Julie...

Lynn Flanders Kushner

Lynn Flanders Kushner

Sep 4, 2019

Lynn Flanders Kushner, age 72, resident of Point Clear, AL, passed away September 4, 2019. Lynn was born November 7, 1946 in Keene, New Hampshire and worked for Cigna insurance Company for 32 years. In retirement she resided in Vero Beach, FL and more recently in Point Clear, AL. She is survived by her husband, Doctor Sheldon Kushner of Point...

Rufus Hagood Bethea, Jr.

Rufus Hagood Bethea, Jr.

Sep 2, 2019

Rufus Hagood Bethea, Jr. - Jan. 5, 1927 - September 2, 2019 Preceded in death by parents Rufus Hagood Bethea and Frances Bruce Bethea Dudley, sister, Frances Bethea Parham and stepson, Charles Perry McCleskey, Jr.  Survived by his wife, Betty Jo McCleskey Bethea, his three daughters - Lucie Bethea Earhart(Phil) of Lake Charles, LA, Elizabeth (Libby) Bethea Patterson (David) of...

Ruth Anna Yanny

Ruth Anna Yanny

Sep 2, 2019

Ruth Anna Yanny, age 73, a native of Fairhope and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on September 2, 2019. She was a longtime member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church, and a lifetime dedicated member of Baldwin County Women’s Bowling Association, beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents Thomas J. and Betty Mayberry. She...