Obituaries

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

Jerald Douglas Bates

Jerald Douglas Bates

Aug 15, 2019

Jerald Douglas Bates, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was an Electrician for over 40 years in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Jerald was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Dot Bates and father in law; Gene Jaye. He is survived by his wife Carol Gene Bates of Elberta, AL, children; Jerry (Beth)...

Cornelia Glovenia Taylor

Cornelia Glovenia Taylor

Aug 15, 2019

TAYLOR FOLEY, AL Cornelia Glovenia Taylor, age 88, a resident of Foley, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 She was preceded in death by her husbands, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 1 sister and 1 grandson. She is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Ott (Ted) of Foley and Donna Jenkins (Alton) of Elberta; 3 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Louise Crenshaw...

William "Bill" Robert Johnson

William "Bill" Robert Johnson

Aug 14, 2019

William “Bill” Robert Johnson, age 71, resident of Madison, MS, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Bill was born in Jackson, MS on July 17, 1948, and was raised in Fairhope, AL. He was a US Army Veteran stationed in Germany. He loved sports, especially golf, fishing, and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his son,...

Patricia "Patti" Underwood

Patricia "Patti" Underwood

Aug 12, 2019

Patricia “Patti” Power Underwood, age 72, a resident of Orange Beach, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born in Bryan, Texas. She was a graduate of Mississippi University for Women. She lived the majority of her life in Memphis, TN and moved to Orange Beach where she resided for the last 29 years. She was a Librarian at...

Diana Kay Wingard

Diana Kay Wingard

Aug 7, 2019

Diana Kay Wingard, age 64, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Diana was always full of life, laughter, generosity and grand gestures. Her passion was saving animals no one else would love. She was free-spirited, creative and loved gardening and arranging flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randy and Gainnell Wingard. Diana is...

Dr. Milly Cowles

Dr. Milly Cowles

Aug 7, 2019

Dr. Milly Cowles died Tuesday morning, August 7th. Dr. Cowles was born on May 29, 1932 in Ramer, Alabama. She graduated from Troy University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and taught for seven years in Montgomery public schools. After receiving her PhD at the University of Alabama in 1962, Milly began a long career as a professor at...

Hazel L. Allen

Hazel L. Allen

Aug 7, 2019

Hazel L. Allen, age 73, a resident of Point Clear, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 07, 2019. Hazel was born March 26, 1946. She is survived by her sons, George T.Coleman and Terrell D. Allen, both of Point Clear; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday,...

Doris E. Pose Bishop

Doris E. Pose Bishop

Aug 4, 2019

Doris Elizabeth Pose Bishop, age 83, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 in Point Clear, Alabama surrounded by her loving family. Doris was born October 18, 1935 in Point Clear, Alabama to Percy and Mae Eernisse Pose. She spent her childhood fishing and crabbing in Mobile Bay along with her siblings. Doris married David Delanor Bishop, Sr. June 27, 1952....

Clifford E Smith

Clifford E Smith

Aug 3, 2019

SMITH DAPHNE, AL. Clifford E. Smith, Age 93, A native of Laurel, MS, a former resident of Ft. Walton Beach, FL residing in Daphne, AL passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Smith was owner operator of Dairy Queen, Ft. Walton Beach, FL; he was employed with National Linen Service for twenty-nine years, Mobile, AL; a...

Ruby Rachel Hanson

Ruby Rachel Hanson

Aug 2, 2019

IN LOVING MEMORY OF RUBY RACHEL (SMITH) HANSON   Ruby Smith Hanson of Fairhope went joined the Heavenly host Friday, August 2, 2019, surrounded by family and friends in Fairhope. She was born in Jones County, Mississippi, September 29, 1924, and graduated from Foley High School in 1943. She married her true love, Paul Hanson, in 1943, who preceded her in...

Borden Morrow

Borden Morrow

Jul 31, 2019

Borden Morrow, a native of Greensboro, AL and longtime resident of Daphne, AL, passed away July 31, 2019.He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryan and Mary Virginia Borden Morrow; son, Scott and granddaughter, Leslie Anne Morrow.  He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marcie and children, Bryan Borden (Buddy) Morrow (Terri), Tracie Knight, Karen Savage (Bob)...

Monzel Lene Thomasson

Monzel Lene Thomasson

Jul 31, 2019

  Monzel L. Thomasson, age 96, a former resident of Foley and a resident of St. Petersburg, FL, passed away July 31, 2019. Monzel was a member of First Baptist Church of Foley where she taught a Sunday school class for many years. Preceded in death by her husband; Tommy Thomasson. She is survived by her daughters; Cindy  Dulay of Ontario,...

Janette Clark Pike

Janette Clark Pike

Jul 30, 2019

Janette Clark Pike of Fairhope, Alabama (aged 78) passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019. Janette, a daughter of the late Julius Edwin Clark and the late Lela Belle Timbes Clark, grew up in Iuka, Mississippi.  She graduated from Iuka High School where she stood out as a basketball player and drummer. Janette was fiercely independent and driven. At a...

William "Jackie" H. Ledford

William "Jackie" H. Ledford

Jul 29, 2019

William H. “Jackie” Ledford, age 88, resident of Mobile, AL, passed away, Monday, July 29, 2019. Jackie was an US Army Korean War Veteran and a member of Grove Level Baptist Church in Dalton, GA. He was a Mason, Shriner, avid speaker for Gideons, and a witness to his savior. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Ledford of Mobile;...

Cynthia Lawson Collins

Cynthia Lawson Collins

Jul 28, 2019

  Cindy Lawson Collins, age 40, a resident of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away July 28, 2019. She was a loving and compassionate Registered Nurse and animal lover. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lola Rogers Lawson and survived by her husband Donald Collins, her parents; Sydney W. (Linda) Lawson, her brother; Ronald D. (Rebekah) Lawson, her nephew; Nathan...

Lois Owen Falls

Lois Owen Falls

Jul 28, 2019

Lois Owen Falls, age 90, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019. She had a 35 year career as head nurse for Dr. Jordan (Jordan Clinic) and Dr. Dietz (Bay Medical Clinic). She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. Falls. Mrs. Falls is survived by her daughter, Judith Falls Nelson of Fairhope; sons,...

Hazel Juanita Barnes

Hazel Juanita Barnes

Jul 21, 2019

Hazel Juanita Barnes, age 77, a resident of Robertsdale, AL., passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. Hazel spent much time gardening and was a huge Alabama fan. She would always say, when asked how she was doing, “I have a smile on my face and a song in my heart.” She was a follower of Christ and a member of...

Richard "Dick" Breidenich

Richard "Dick" Breidenich

Jul 19, 2019

Richard (Dick) Hubert Breidenich died at his home in Fairhope, Alabama on July 19, 2019. Dick was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 22, 1937. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and Wayne State University. Dick spent the first 15 years of his career as a designer at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren before buying...

Russell Olds Faulkner

Russell Olds Faulkner

Jul 17, 2019

FAULKNER FOLEY, ALABAMA Russell Olds Faulkner, age 92, a native of Louisiana and a resident of Foley passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Russell, known to many as “Russ,” was born in DeRidder, Louisiana, on May 5, 1927. While in High School, Russ earned the Eagle Scout rank with the Boy Scouts of America, and worked on aquatic staffs for...

Clifford "Jamie" Eugene James

Clifford "Jamie" Eugene James

Jul 17, 2019

Clifford “Jamie” Eugene James, age 90, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019. He was a past member of the Elberta VFW, American Legion, Honor Flight; past president of Kawanis, and was a water mail carrier for Magnolia Springs in the last 1970’s and 80’s. He was preceded in death by his son, Clifford E. James,...