Obituaries

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

Tommy Wayne Cheatham

Tommy Wayne Cheatham

Jan 2, 2021

Tommy Wayne Cheatham, age 75, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away January 2, 2021. Tommy was a retired Captain, Troop Commander, of the Alabama State Troopers. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Tommy was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, John Cheatham and Edna...

Decatur "Scot" Evans Comalander

Decatur "Scot" Evans Comalander

Jan 2, 2021

Decatur “Scot” Evans Comalander, age 49, a native of Houston, TX and a resident of Citronelle, AL., passed away at his home on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Norma Comalander and a grandson, Jordan McClelland. Scot is survived by his wife Sheila Comalander; sons, Jeremy (Jessica) Weaver and James (Mary) Weaver;...

Billy James Perry

Billy James Perry

Jan 2, 2021

Billy James Perry, age 77, a resident of Stapleton, Alabama, passed away January 2, 2021. Billy is survived by his wife, Judy Porter Perry, Stapleton, AL; two sons, Chris Perry (Katie) Silverhill, AL, Billy Perry, Jr., Bay Minette, AL; one daughter, Kimberly Simanteris, Plant City, FL; one brother, Tom Perry, Philippines; two grandchildren, Knox Perry and Jaxon Perry; along with...

Max Elwyn Johnson

Max Elwyn Johnson

Jan 2, 2021

Max Elwyn Johnson, revered grandfather, steadfast father, beloved husband, and servant of Christ, answered God's call to come home on January 2, 2021. A gentle soul as full of years as he was full of life, Max was blessed to be survived by Sharon, his wife of 65 years; his daughters Patricia Lynn Sharp (Wayne) and Linda Elaine Dealy (Dan);...

Mary C. Wise

Mary C. Wise

Dec 31, 2020

WISE FAIRHOPE, AL. Mary C. Wise, Age 77, born in Michigan and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, James H. Wise of Fairhope, AL; daughter, Beth Wise of Clarkston, MI; son, Gary (Rhonda) Wise of Fenton, MI; sister, Judy Totzkay of Trenton, MI; brother, Bill (Florence)...

Brenda Moates Hagan

Brenda Moates Hagan

Dec 31, 2020

Brenda Moates Hagan, Age 65, a resident of Daphne, Al, born March 16, 1955 in Clinton, County Al went to Haven Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her Mother Grady Merle Maddox Moates, Father Thomas Virgil Moates, Husband John Padget and Nephew James B. “JB” Billingsley. She is survived by her, big brother-best...

Regina Marie Lane

Regina Marie Lane

Dec 31, 2020

Regina Marie Lane age 75, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on December 31, 2020. She was born in St. Augustine, Florida where she resided for most of her life. She was a member of 3 Circle Church in Fairhope. In life, Regina never failed to bring a smile and often a laugh to those around her. She loved...

Larry Willcutt

Larry Willcutt

Dec 30, 2020

Larry Willcutt, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away December 30, 2020. Larry is survived by his wife, Patty Willcutt; one stepson, Don (Nancy) Carlisle; three stepdaughters, Nina Larivee, Connie (Wilbur) McDaniel, Lisa (Ted) McCaleb; two brothers, Herman (Wileen) Willcutt, Kenneth (Myra) Willcutt; one sister, Lola Walters; eight grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday,...

Fred Ellis Long

Fred Ellis Long

Dec 29, 2020

Fred Ellis Long, of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020. Fred was many things over the course of his 90 years—a loving father and grandfather, a war veteran, an Alabama football devotee, a Louis L'Amour scholar, a faithful member of the South River Park Church of God—but above all else he was an adoring husband to Flora....

Donald William Brown

Donald William Brown

Dec 29, 2020

Donald William Brown, age 80, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away December 29, 2020. Donald was a retired Lt. Commander for the US Navy. He was a faithful member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Donald was also a member of the Quail Creek Golf Club, Elks Lodge and the American Legion. Donald was preceded in death by his first...

Lisette "Lissy" Berrios

Lisette "Lissy" Berrios

Dec 28, 2020

Lisette “Lissy” Berrios passed away on December 28th, surrounded by her loved ones, in the comfort of her sister's Betsy (Javo) home. She was born to Antonia Rivera and Ismael Berrios in May 8th, 1968 in Manhattan, New York. Lissy obtain her bachelor’s degree in Biology and then her medical technologist degrees at Universidad Católica located in Ponce, Puerto Rico....

Lula Mae Packer

Lula Mae Packer

Dec 28, 2020

Lula Mae Packer, age 90, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away December 29, 2020. Lula was preceded in death by her husband and four children. Lula is survived by her two daughters, Retha Packer, Fairhope, Lucindy Bracy (Lionell), Fairhope; three sons, Edward J. Packer, Fairhope, Lawrence Packer (Ruthie), Birmingham, Alexander Packer (Lucille), Fairhope; goddaughters, Maeola Coleman and Gloria Matthews;...

Jerome "Jerry" Earl Rudat, Jr.

Jerome "Jerry" Earl Rudat, Jr.

Dec 27, 2020

Jerome “Jerry” Earl Rudat, Jr. age 77, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was a decorated U.S. Army Veteran, that served as an infantry officer in Vietnam. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon; loved outdoors, fishing, hunting, and was a golden glove boxing champ. He earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration...

James Henry Gottler

James Henry Gottler

Dec 25, 2020

James Henry (Jimmy) Gottler was born on August 14, 1953 to John P. Gottler Sr. and Thelma Sheppard Gottler of Elberta. He died December 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Angela G. Etheridge Gottler. They have two daughters: Andrea G. Gottler Starkie of Loxley AL, and Jamie L. Gottler Haislop (James) of Moyock, NC. Five...

Clayton Wayne Cowart

Clayton Wayne Cowart

Dec 25, 2020

COWART FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Clayton Wayne Cowart, age 69, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 . He is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Elizabeth Cowart; father, Ernest Clayton Cowart. Clayton is survived by his wife, Linda K. Cowart , daughter; Sarah Elizabeth Cowart , step-son; Thomas James Hand V., sister; Lynn (Kenneth) McDowell all...

Elizabeth Ann Holder

Elizabeth Ann Holder

Dec 22, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Holder, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope which she was active in the Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Virgil Holder and brother, Joe McDaniel. Her survivors include her daughter, Sharon (Rick) Williams of Fairhope; son,...

William "Bill" Calvin Smith, Jr.

William "Bill" Calvin Smith, Jr.

Dec 22, 2020

William Calvin Smith, Jr., loving husband, father and grandfather, of Montrose, AL, passed away on December 22, 2020 at the age of 84. Bill was born on March 17, 1936 in Memphis, TN to William Calvin Smith, Sr. and Mary Hunt Smith. After graduating from high school in Memphis, TN, he enrolled at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) where...

Michael Thomas Bell

Michael Thomas Bell

Dec 22, 2020

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MICHAEL T. BELL MAY HE REST IN PEACE Nov 13, 1947 – Dec 22, 2020 Michael Thomas Bell passed away peacefully on December 22, 2020 with his wife Cathy by his side. Mike was 73 years old and a resident of Craft Farms in Gulf Shores, Alabama. He was unable to win this battle with complications...

Joseph Clay Holliday

Joseph Clay Holliday

Dec 22, 2020

A celebration of life for Joseph Clay Holliday, age 94, of Fairhope, Alabama will be held graveside at New Palestine Cemetery in Picayune, Mississippi on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at 2:00pm. There will be a drive-through visitation at the cemetery from 1:30pm to 2:00pm prior to the celebration. Joe passed away peacefully on December 22, 2020 with his daughters by...

Michael David Willard

Michael David Willard

Dec 21, 2020

In Loving Memory Michael David Willard November 18, 1961 – December 21, 2020 Michael David Willard, 59, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. He was a 1980 graduate of Fairhope High School. Mike was one who could fix very nearly anything. Repairing electronics was his specialty and he began his career working for Nuetzel’s TV. He worked there for many...