Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Mary Crump Wade
Apr 23, 2019
Mary Crump Wade – born May 21, 1923, departed this life for her heavenly home on April 23, 2019. She was a native of Parrish, AL and a longtime resident of Lillian, AL. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of forty-five years, William “L” Wade, five brothers and one sister, and parents, N. Veto Crump and Bertha Tubbs...
Henry David Skinner
Apr 22, 2019
Henry David Skinner, age 94, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his family home. He was born on August 29, 1924 in Mobile, Alabama and was a longtime resident of Montrose, Alabama. Mr. Skinner was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Curtis Skinner and Lillian Fryar Skinner; a sister, Lillian Skinner Davis; and his beloved wife, Ruth...
Robert B Silvey
Apr 22, 2019
Robert B. Silvey, age 100, a native of Cullman, AL., and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. He served in the U.S. Navy as a LT. in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He was 1st Officer Military Sea Lift Commander during Vietnam. Mr. Silvey was preceded in death by his first wife of 46 years, Helen...
John Michael Kuczero
Apr 21, 2019
KUCZERO ELBERTA, ALABAMA John Michael Kuczero, Age 60, a native of Kansas City, MO and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at a local hospital. He was a retired Air Force Master Sergeant. John was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph. Mr. Kuczero is survived by his daughter, Selena Colleen Kuczero of Cheyenne,...
Bruce Lamar Sasser
Apr 17, 2019
Bruce Lamar Sasser, age 78, a resident of Barnwell, AL., passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was a retired Baptist minister, and was devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife, Jewel A. Sasser of Barnwell, AL; one son, Allen Sasser (Sharon) of Andalusia, AL; four daughters, Cheryl Sasser of Bainbridge, GA, Glenda Gardner (Larry) of Spanish...
Harry Aubrey King, Jr.
Apr 17, 2019
"O come Angel Band, come and around me stand." Harry Aubrey King, Jr died unexpectedly April 17, 2019 at the age of 37. Harry was born in Pensacola, Florida and lived on Pensacola Beach his first 11 years and then relocated to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Harry graduated from Bayside Academy (2000), from Troy University, and from Coastal Alabama Culinary School....
Ada Faye Bailey
Apr 16, 2019
Ada Faye Bailey, age 82, native of Covington County, AL, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Ada was a loving wife and mother, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a former Walmart greeter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clanton W. Bailey. She is survived by her sons, Steven C. (Leona)...
Steven M Thames
Apr 16, 2019
Steven M. Thames, a native of Mobile; lived in Alamogordo, N.M. for 20 years and now a resident of Fairhope, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Mr. Thames career spanned 34 years serving in the Military and U.S. Government Service. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in World War II in...
Minnie Lucille Langlitz
Apr 16, 2019
Minnie Lucille Langlitz, age 88, native of Fairhope and resident of Daphne, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Minnie was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church and an avid gardener. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul McCarley and Roy I. Langlitz. She is survived by her children, Melvin McCarley...
Jean M. Dyer
Apr 16, 2019
Jean M. Dyer, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, surrounded by her children at her bedside. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Pensacola, the Pensacola Navy Officer’s Wives Club, and the Pensacola Garden Club. Jean is survived by her five children: Jacqueline B. Dyer of Fairhope, Capt. Dwight D. Dyer of Aurora, CO,...
Stephen Thomas Wininger
Apr 13, 2019
Beloved husband and father, Stephen Thomas Wininger, age 71, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Fairhope. Stephen was a retired San Jose, CA Police Officer with over 25 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Nancy J. Wininger of Fairhope; a daughter, Shannon B. Sawyer of Daphne; two grandchildren, Kelsey J. Sawyer of Macon, GA, Allison H....
Joyce Elizabeth Brown
Apr 13, 2019
BROWN FAIRHOPE, AL. Mrs. Joyce Elizabeth Brown, Age 82, born in Evergreen, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lorenza Brown, grandson, Jackson Clark, great grandson, Jackson Langley and sister, Marie Smith. She was a loving Mother and Nana “Neena”, a founding...
Donna Lee Werner
Apr 12, 2019
WERNER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Donna Lee Werner, age 74, a native of Bloomsburg, PA, and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Henry Buck. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John A....
Regina "Gina" Gaines- Prouty
Apr 11, 2019
Regina “Gina” A. Gaines- Prouty, age 75, a resident of Daphne, AL. passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019. Her story began on October 5, 1943 in Mobile, AL. Daughter of Herbert and Lillie Gaines. She attended Murphy High School and continued her education at Faulkner State College where she received her Associates Degree in Science. This led to her lifelong...
Sally Paceley Godard
Apr 10, 2019
Sally Paceley Godard, age 83, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Mrs. Godard was a retired English Teacher at Daphne High School. After retiring, she became a volunteer at Thomas Hospital and a tireless volunteer with Friends of the Fairhope Library. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph “Billy Joe” Godard. She...
William "Carl" Herndon
Apr 9, 2019
William “Carl” Herndon, age 85, resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Carl was a retired US Navy Commander and Chaplain, US Marine Corps Chaplain, and retired United Methodist Minister. He was preceded in death by his sister, Merle Yrigoyen. He is survived by wife, Ruth L. Herndon of Spanish Fort; children, Stephanie Herndon (David) Barnett...
Robert Cecil Abbott
Apr 8, 2019
Robert Cecil Abbott, age 80, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Cecil graduated from Foley High school in 1956. He served in the US Air Force from 1956 until 1962, serving in the US Strategic Air Command. He founded and ran his own business from 1980 until 2002 and enjoyed trout fishing and visiting the Tennessee...
Billy Joe Tacker, Jr.
Apr 8, 2019
Billy Joe Tacker, Jr., age 55, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. He was a Mason with the Palmyra Lodge # 747 in Palmyra, TN. He served on the USS Kitty Hawk. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deonia Tacker and mother, Dorothy Powers. Billy is survived by his 2 sons, Chris Tacker...
Corey Allen Daugherty
Apr 7, 2019
Corey Allen Daugherty, a resident of Summerdale, AL., passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. He was larger than life and found joy in everything. His was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Daugherty and a brother, Roscoe Scott Daugherty. Corey is survived by his wife, Jennifer Daugherty of Summerdale; daughter, Lauren New of Mobile; son, Chad New of Jackson,...
Manley Edward John Kulman
Apr 5, 2019
Manley Edward John Kulman, age 96, longtime resident of Magnolia Springs, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Manley was Retired US Navy having served in three wars. He was a Sunday school teacher and a member of Loxley Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Kulman. He is survived by his daughters, Vonda Coleman of...