Obituaries

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

Irma Jane Penick

Irma Jane Penick

Oct 6, 2019

PENICK Huntsville, AL   Irma Jane Penick, age 99, a resident of  Huntsville, AL, and a former resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday October 6, 2019. Mrs. Penick was a member of her service Sorority Beta Sigma Phi, she was also a member of First Baptist Church Foley. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold W. Penick  Sr....

Gloria Ann Lindholm

Gloria Ann Lindholm

Oct 6, 2019

Gloria Ann Lindholm, age 86, former resident of Brewton and resident of Gulf Shores passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 in Foley, AL. Gloria was a longtime member of Alco Baptist Church of Brewton.  She was an avid seamstress and very involved in her community. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Noel Lindholm; and a...

Gertrude Florence Sowell

Gertrude Florence Sowell

Oct 5, 2019

Gertrude Florence Sowell, age 93, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, Walker and Nettie Smith; husband, Henry F. Sowell, Sr., four sisters; two brothers; and granddaughter, Connie Sowell. She is survived by her children, Beverly A. Christian, Henry F. (Lucy) Sowell, Jr., Deborah K. (Stan) Fant, Kenneth L....

Douglas B. Fancher

Douglas B. Fancher

Oct 4, 2019

Douglas Burton Fancher, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, October 04, 2019 at this home. He was 84. He loved spending time at his beach house, was an avid fly fisherman and he specialized in forensic psychology. Douglas is survived by his wife, Michele Fancher of Fairhope; niece, Kerwin Lane; grandniece, Callie Hontza; grandnephew, Kirby Hontza, all of...

Michael Crabb, Sr.

Michael Crabb, Sr.

Oct 3, 2019

Michael Douglas Crabb, Sr. age 67, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was a U.S. Vietnam Veteran, a member of the V.F.W. in Hartselle, AL. and he loved helping people. He is survived by his wife, Janet Crabb of Hartselle, AL; daughters, Melanie (Steve) Holbert of Fairhope, Leah Nevels and Amanda Carter, both of...

John Henry Hafner

John Henry Hafner

Oct 2, 2019

John Henry Hafner Daphne, AL     John Henry Hafner was born July 26, 1938 in Mobile, Alabama to Catherine McGovern Hafner and Henry Hafner. He moved to Daphne, Alabama in 1948. John attended McGill Institute High School and graduated from Spring Hill College in 1960. He married Rhoda Reynolds Heile of Kentucky, and they were married 42 years until her death...

Wanda Kay Tyson

Wanda Kay Tyson

Oct 1, 2019

Wanda Kay Tyson Wilmer, AL   Wanda Kay Tyson, age 67, an Alabama native, passed away on Tuesday, October, 1, 2019.   She is survived by her husband, Larry Tyson of Wilmer, AL; daughter, Amy Lott (Jeremy) of Wilmer, AL; sons, Robert Keith Skelton and Stephen Clark Skelton (Emma) both of Wilmer, AL; sisters, Marie Branson and Betty Ann Thrash both of...

Mark Benjamin Reed

Mark Benjamin Reed

Sep 30, 2019

Mark Benjamin Reed        January 31, 1951 – September 30, 2019   Mark Benjamin Reed, age 68, a native of Mobile, AL, attended and played baseball at Samford University and graduated from Cumberland School of Law. He was a partner in the law firm of McDermott, Slepain, Windom and Reed. Mark was co-founder of Checkers Drive-Thru Restaurant and also enjoyed many real...

Leon Victor Darnell

Leon Victor Darnell

Sep 29, 2019

Leon Victor Darnell, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne Morgan Darnell; sisters, Catherine Gibbons and Bonnie Dubose; and brother, Bill Darnell. Mr. Darnell is survived by his sons, Henry (Nancy) Darnell of Saraland, Don (Carla) Darnell of Waynesville, N.C. and...

Clarence A. "Pete" Nelson

Clarence A. "Pete" Nelson

Sep 29, 2019

Clarence A. “Pete” Nelson, age 89, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. Pete was the owner of Nelson’s Grocery in Point Clear, and shrimp boats; he was also a farmer. He was preceded in death by his sons, Judson Daniel and Bryan Aubrey Nelson; wife, Carol A. Nelson, and grandson, Timothy Aaron Nelson. Pete...

Jeffrey Primm Dean

Jeffrey Primm Dean

Sep 27, 2019

Jeffrey Primm Dean          Daphne, Alabama     Jeffrey Primm Dean, age 49, Alabama native, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019.   He is survived by his wife, Loretta Dean; two sons, Bryant Dean and Cody Dean; brother, Jackie Dean (Robyn); sister, Delainia Davis (Art); father and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Pattie Baldwin; sister-in-law, Michelle Peek (Pat); brother-in-law, Michael Baldwin (Andrea); nieces and nephews,...

William Jackson "Jack" Edwards, III

William Jackson "Jack" Edwards, III

Sep 27, 2019

William Jackson (Jack) Edwards III, loving husband, father, grandfather,great-grandfather, former member of Congress and civic leader died Friday, September 27, 2019 from pancreatic cancer. He was 91.When asked what kind of world he would like to leave his great-grandchildren he answered, “My hope is that my great grandchildren will grow up in a country where civility will have been returned...

Angelia "Angie" C. Allen

Angelia "Angie" C. Allen

Sep 26, 2019

Angelia C. Allen, age 50, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Joseph Catchot and grandmother, Vesta Eugenia Gilchrist. Angelia is survived by her mother, Charlotte Rivenbark (Lee “Papa”) of Fairhope; daughter, Kerri Mathers (Ryan) of Mobile; grandchildren, Mason, Carson and Hayden; partner, Sharon Neumann; many other...

Nafseka Malbis

Nafseka Malbis

Sep 26, 2019

Nafseka Malbis Malbis, AL   Nafseka Malbis, age 57, a resident of Malbis, AL., passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019.   She was preceded in death by her father, George P. Malbis; sister, Pam Malbis Keuler and brother, Mark Edward Malbis.   She is survived by her mother, Gertrude Cresap Malbis of Malbis; sister, Helen Malbis Hendrich of Neptune Beach, FL;two nieces, Helen...

Elroy "Justin" McKenzie, IV

Elroy "Justin" McKenzie, IV

Sep 25, 2019

Elroy “Justin” McKenzie, IV, age 30, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Justin was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Elroy McKenzie, Jr., paternal grandmother, Charlotte M. Vilain, maternal grandfather, William Fiala and step paternal grandfather, Armand Vilain. He is survived by his wife, Victoria McKenzie; parents, Elroy, III and Daphne McKenzie; son,...

Virginia Rentz Stallworth

Virginia Rentz Stallworth

Sep 24, 2019

Virginia Rentz Stallworth Daphne, Alabama   Virginia Rentz Stallworth, age 64, lifelong member of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church and a member of Order of Juno mystic society passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Rentz. She is survived by her husband, Buddy Stallworth of Daphne, Alabama; two sons, Travis Stallworth (Briana)...

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....