Obituaries

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

Betty Lawson McLendon

Betty Lawson McLendon

May 11, 2019

Betty Lawson McLendon, age 89, long-time resident of Pensacola and currently residing in Fairhope, passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2019. Betty attended Community Baptist Church in Pensacola and retired from Monsanto after 28 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband, J.D. McLendon formerly of Pensacola and currently residing in Fairhope;...

Ricky Neal Todd

Ricky Neal Todd

May 10, 2019

Ricky Neal Todd, age 69, resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. Ricky was on staff at Coastal Church and was known to fix everything. His passions were serving his local church, his family, and building churches statewide and internationally. He is survived by his wife, Sharon L. Todd of Fairhope; daughter, Jennifer (Chad)  Stafford of Daphne; son,...

Harley Edwin Rogers

Harley Edwin Rogers

May 9, 2019

ROGERS FOLEY, ALABAMA Harley Edwin Rogers, age 92, a resident of Foley, AL passed away May 9, 2019. Harley was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WWII and the Korean conflict. He was known as the Mayor of the Gulf State Park Pier and a member of Genesis Church formerly Elberta Alliance Church. He is preceded in death by a...

Mary Helen Jeffrey

Mary Helen Jeffrey

May 8, 2019

Jeffrey (Zajicek) Pensacola, Florida Mary Helen Jeffrey (Zajicek) 79 passed away at her home in Pensacola, Florida, Wed morning May 8th. Mary was born Aug. 12th, 1939 to Francis and Marie Zajicek in Sonora, Al.  She graduated Class of 57 @ Robertsdale High School. She later moved to Cicero, IL. Then married Leslie and moved to Ohio where she raised...

James Lawrence Andrew Rush

James Lawrence Andrew Rush

May 7, 2019

RUSH GULF SHORES, AL.   James Lawrence Andrew “Drew” Rush, Age 26 passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Stacey Stilwell of Foley, AL; father, Kelly Rush of Atlanta, GA; two brothers, Duncan Segura of Brookhaven, MS and Mason Rush of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Daniella Segura of Hobbs, N.M; maternal Grandparents, Donald and Jan...

Sharron "Renee" Graham

Sharron "Renee" Graham

May 5, 2019

Sharron “Renee” Graham, born in Corpus Christi Texas on June 5, 1960, died on Sunday May 5, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Renee lived most of her live in Mobile, Alabama and was 1987 graduate of The University of Alabama. She was a 21-year veteran of the Mobile Police Department. Renee retired at the rank of Lieutenant in June 2013...

Paulette "Tink" Callaway

Paulette "Tink" Callaway

May 5, 2019

CALLAWAY FOLEY, ALABAMA Frances Paulette “Tink” Callaway, age 58, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019. Tink was a 1979 graduate of Foley High School, an avid Alabama Football Fan and she loved attending her high school reunions. She is survived by her children; Alden E. (April) Callaway, Rebecca L. Allen, Audra K. Allen, parents; Joseph...

Bernice Black

Bernice Black

May 5, 2019

Bernice Black, age 79, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Mrs. Black was a member of First Baptist Church, Elberta, as well as their pianist, she was a graduate of Foley High School and her career as a social worker with the state of Florida. Mrs. Black is preceded in death by a sister, Freida...

Tristan T. Lamb

Tristan T. Lamb

May 2, 2019

Tristan Thomas Lamb, age 22, a native of Orlando, FL., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019. He was a 2015 graduate from Spain Park High School where he was a pitcher for their baseball team; he was also a former student at Troy University. Tristan, aka, “The Pasta King” loved to d.j. and mix...

James "Robbie" Robinson, Jr.

James "Robbie" Robinson, Jr.

May 1, 2019

James “Robbie” Waring Robinson, Jr., age 81, resident of Dauphin Island, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Robbie is survived by his wife, Shirley Westfall Robinson of Dauphin Island; son, James Waring (Susan) Robinson III of Queentown, MD; daughter, Stacy Forsman of Queentown, MD; stepchildren, Michael (Bonnie) Timmons, Robert Timmons, Debbie Timmons, Kelly Timmons; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; numerous...

Josephine Skelton

Josephine Skelton

May 1, 2019

Josephine (Pat) K. Skelton died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 1, 2019. The youngest of eleven children of Charles and Johanna Karosich, she is pre-deceased by three brothers and seven sisters, her husband Allyn Ross Skelton Jr and son Allyn Ross Skelton III. Survivors include three daughters Johanna S Haas (Greg), Barbara S Oser (Ken), Ann S Lanier...

Mary Nell Beam

Mary Nell Beam

Apr 28, 2019

  Mary Nell Poole Beam, age 59, passed away on Sunday night, April 28, 2019, at her home in Fairhope, AL.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Mary Strickland Poole. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Brian Beam; her daughter, Liana Beam; her sisters, Katherine (Doug) Cole; Nancy Hood; Janice Poole; Marjorie (John) Wright;...

Joyce Harris Holland

Joyce Harris Holland

Apr 26, 2019

HOLLAND MOBILE, AL. Joyce Harris Holland, Age 74, a native of Bessemer, AL and a resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Holland’s career was in the insurance business. She is survived by her son, Shawn (Cheree) Bosarge of Fairhope, AL; three grandchildren, Devin Wilson, Brody Bosarge and Tripp Lott; one sister,...

Bernhard Peter Bremer

Bernhard Peter Bremer

Apr 26, 2019

Bernhard “Peter” Bremer, July 12, 1932 – April 26, 2019. Born in Madison, Wisconsin, he is preceded in death by his parents, “Boots” Bremer and Alliene White Bremer, and baby son, David Peter Bremer. Shortly after his birth his father, a geologist with Texaco., moved the family south to Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana. Settling in New Orleans, Pete attended Lafayette...

Sallie Thornton

Sallie Thornton

Apr 26, 2019

Sallie Thornton, a longtime resident of the Eastern Shore, passed away on Friday April 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband William Thornton and is survived by her brother, Robert S. Adcock (Jean), her sister Mary Gayle Cole, a niece, nephews and a long time friend and caregiver Lydia Bush. Sallie worked for 50 years in the...

Olen A. Lambert, Sr.

Olen A. Lambert, Sr.

Apr 25, 2019

Olen A. Lambert, Sr., age 81, a native of Mobile and a resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. Olen was a longtime member of Bowen Lodge #240 and past Potentate of Abba Temple Shrine 1986. He leaves behind a loving wife of 62 years, Carol A. Lambert. He will be sadly missed by his sons, Olen (Kathy)...

Helen Syble Daw

Helen Syble Daw

Apr 25, 2019

DAW ROBERTSDALE, ALABAMA Helen Syble Daw, age 79, a resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. Helen loved spending time doing crossword puzzles, sewing, crocheting, and popsicles.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Daw. She is survived by her two daughters; Mary “Beth” Williams of Robertsdale, Victoria L.  (Paul E., Jr.) Shoenight of Foley,...

Barbara Elaine Reier

Barbara Elaine Reier

Apr 25, 2019

 BARBARA REIER ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA God decided on April 25th to take her home where she will always be in the presence of the Lord - visiting her Mama, Daddy, brothers and sisters God gave us this most precious, caring, loving, encouraging lady for 80 years. We are grateful for those years. Barbara (Babes) leaves a loving husband, three special...

Agnes "Polly" Davis

Agnes "Polly" Davis

Apr 24, 2019

Agnes “Polly” Davis, age 87, went home to be with Jesus on April 24, 2019. She was certainly a loving wife, mother, nannie and friend. Preceded in transition to life everlasting is her husband, Jack Davis. She will be greatly missed by daughters, Shirley Englett and Betty Brooks; grandchildren, Frank “Rusty” Christie (Kristin), Lee Englett (Aneidra), Katrina Englett (Patrick Looney),...

Marion Milton Laubenthal

Marion Milton Laubenthal

Apr 23, 2019

Marion Milton Laubenthal, 77, born June 5, 1941, and longtime resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away April 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Marion was a graduate of McGill Catholic High School in 1959 and Spring Hill College in 1964. He retired from Alabama Shipyard/Atlantic Marine in 2008 and was the president of Laubenthal Land and Timber until...