Obituaries

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

Joy Reynolds Lenz

Joy Reynolds Lenz

Nov 27, 2019

LENZ Joy Reynolds Lenz, age 86, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at home surrounded by her children, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. She was an active member of Jubilee Baptist Church, P.A.L.S, and a former member of a local Mystic Mardi Gras Society; a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded...

Kristina "Kris" Wise

Kristina "Kris" Wise

Nov 27, 2019

Kristina “Kris” Wise, age 51, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019. She loved spending time with her family and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She never met a stranger. Her favorite song was “Firework” by Katy Perry. Kris loved to cook, especially cook outs with her family. She is survived by her husband,...

Samuel Joseph Fitts

Samuel Joseph Fitts

Nov 27, 2019

FITTS FOLEY, ALABAMA Samuel J. Fitts, age 77, passed away November 27, 2019. Mr. Fitts received his Masters of Religion from Samford /Beeson Divinity School. He was a member of Oyster Bay Baptist Church, he served in many Baptist Churches through the years as a Pastor and Youth Director. Heaven gained a special angel. He was loved by many. He...

James David "JD" Keller

James David "JD" Keller

Nov 26, 2019

KELLER GULF SHORES, ALABAMA James David “J.D.” Keller, age 79, a native of Birmingham, AL and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019. J.D. was an active member of Gulf Shores First Baptist Church, and the Lions Club. He is the former owner of Keller Plumbing and a veteran of the Army National Guard. Preceded...

Bertie Mae Geci

Bertie Mae Geci

Nov 24, 2019

Bertie Mae Geci, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away November 24, 2019. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, George and son, Eugene. She is survived by one son, Kenneth Geci (Hilda) and three daughters, Linda Cochran (Jerry), Nancy...

Lee Roy Chappell, Jr.

Lee Roy Chappell, Jr.

Nov 23, 2019

Lee Roy Chappell, Jr., age, 78, born in Cotton Valley, LA and a resident of Fairhope, AL, after a lengthy illness, he went to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 23, 2019. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class. He retired from Exxon Mobile in 2001. He enjoyed playing golf...

Garry Ray Winsett

Garry Ray Winsett

Nov 23, 2019

WINSETT DAPHNE, AL. Garry Ray Winsett, Age 72, a native of Cordova, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Garry was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church and the Empty Nesters Sunday School Class, an avid Auburn fan, and a former employee of Terry Thompson Chevrolet. He is preceded in death by...

Joyce Clark

Joyce Clark

Nov 22, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Clark of Fairhope, AL (formerly of Sumrall, MS), passed away at her residence on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the age of 89. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Cecil Clark, her son Mike Clark and daughter Sandra Quarles.  She is survived by her daughters, Theresa (Tom) Stroud of Alpharetta, GA and Cecile (Tom) Godfrey of...

Cecelia O'Donnell Campbell

Cecelia O'Donnell Campbell

Nov 21, 2019

Cecelia O’Donnell Campbell (“Ceil”), 85, joined the Savior after Whom she modeled her life on November 21, 2019, in Temple, Texas.  Ceil was born & raised in Holyoke, Massachusetts, daughter of the late John and Alice (Keough) O'Donnell.  Ceil met Edmond at confession in the chapel at UMass-Amherst where she earned a BS in Medical Technology. Long before it became...

Tara Lynn O'Dell

Tara Lynn O'Dell

Nov 20, 2019

Tara Lynn O’Dell, age 34, resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019, after a battle with cancer. Tara was a firefighter with the Silverhill Volunteer Fire Department and loved photography. She is survived by her children, Crystal S. O’Dell, Christian L. O’Dell, Ashlyne S. O’Dell; father, Patrick O’Dell; sister, Tonya Forston; brother, Patrick O’Dell; boyfriend, Terry Black;...

Peggy Estella Bennitt

Peggy Estella Bennitt

Nov 20, 2019

Peggy Estella Bennitt, age 91, a former resident of Fairhope, AL, and was currently residing in Milton, FL, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Peggy left her birth place of Thermopolis, Wyoming for La Porte, IN at the young age of 15. She worked as a bookkeeper, earned her G.E.D., and took some college classes in accounting, all while raising...

Lorraine Logan Pate

Lorraine Logan Pate

Nov 18, 2019

Lorraine Logan Pate, A native of Birmingham, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, died Monday, November 18, 2019. She cared for her family as a homemaker, and enjoyed being active in her community in Fairhope, AL. While previously living in Thomasville, AL, she was a member of the Worthwhile Club and the Thomasville United Methodist Church.  She was preceded...

Curtis Previto

Curtis Previto

Nov 17, 2019

PrevitoMobile, AL Curtis Lynn Previto, age 47, resident of Mobile, AL, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019. He is preceded in death by his father, Curtis Previto. He is survived by his mother, Linda Previto of Semmes, AL; sister Tracy Bryant of West Monroe, LA; brother, Dougie (Jenny) Previto of Mobile, AL; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Simms; along with a...

George "Bobby" Weston

George "Bobby" Weston

Nov 16, 2019

George “Bobby” Robert Weston, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019, at the age of 78. He was the former owner of Fairhope Bowling Center. Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Weston. He is survived by his daughter, Leticia (Royce) Teal of Fairhope; sisters, Wanda Mann of Sumiton and Kay Nordstrom of Fairhope;...

Barbara Brantley Perry

Barbara Brantley Perry

Nov 15, 2019

Barbara Brantley Perry, age 79, native of Flomaton, AL and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. Barbara was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and retired from Providence Hospital with over 40 years of service. She is survived by her husband, Howard N. Perry of Daphne; children, Shelley Moates of Navarre, FL, Jennifer (Wayne) Goodman...

Christine Lois Burtnett

Christine Lois Burtnett

Nov 15, 2019

Christine Lois Burtnett, age 74, resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. Christine was a retired teacher with 30 plus years of service at Spanish Fort Elementary School where she taught first grade. She was an active member in the Retired Teachers Association and was an avid Alabama sports and Nascar fan. She was preceded in death...

Ottilie Wintermeyer Halstead

Ottilie Wintermeyer Halstead

Nov 15, 2019

Ottilie Wintermeyer Halstead, age 105, native of Germany and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. Mrs. Halstead was a member of  the Fairhope Unitarian Church in Fairhope along with other local organizations.  She was a big supporter of the Audubon Society, Fairhope Library, Coastal Community Colleges, Weeks Bay Foundation, Fairhope-Point Clear Rotary Youth Club.  She contributed...

Frances Moates Dannelley

Frances Moates Dannelley

Nov 14, 2019

Frances Moates Dannelley, age 82, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019, after an extended illness. She was a member of Jubilee Baptist Church, a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Julia Moates and brother, Herman Moates. Frances is survived by her daughter, Dr. Julia Dannelley, son, Travis...

Michael "Mike" Lawrence Ros

Michael "Mike" Lawrence Ros

Nov 13, 2019

Michael “Mike” Lawrence Ros, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the age of 42. He was a loving husband and a great son to his mother. He was employed at East Bay Automotive and loved to help everyone with their needs. Mike loved to fish and was loved by everyone. He is survived by...

Charles "Buddy" Richard Strempel

Charles "Buddy" Richard Strempel

Nov 12, 2019

Charles Richard Strempel, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at the age of 79. Mr. Strempel was an active member of the Warrington Elks Lodge and a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mary Strempel and three sisters, Mary, Geraldean and Frances; three brothers,...