Obituaries

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

David E Ziegler

David E Ziegler

Apr 4, 2019

David E. Ziegler, age 71, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He graduated from Troy University in 1974 and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Ziegler is survived by his wife of 48 years, G. Naomi Ziegler of Fairhope; son, Steven...

Norma Long Schafer

Norma Long Schafer

Apr 4, 2019

Norma Long Schafer, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 80. She was born and raised in Silverhill and was a longtime resident of Foley, Alabama. Norma loved digging in the dirt, feeding and watching her birds, and took great joy in any time spent...

Jimmy D Pate

Jimmy D Pate

Apr 3, 2019

Jimmy Duane Pate, age 62, a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. His survivors include his mother, Lorraine Pate of Fairhope; sister, Angela (Mark) Wise of Thomasville, AL; brother, Charles Wesley (Bonnie) Pate of Fairhope; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; other loving relatives and friends. Graveside service and...

James "Flops" Morey Nelson, Jr.

James "Flops" Morey Nelson, Jr.

Apr 1, 2019

NELSON ELBERTA, ALABAMA James “Flops” Morey Nelson, Jr., age 59, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, April 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Nelson of Elberta, daughter; Melanie (Joshua) Byers of Leesburg, AL, Kevin Gregston of Hamilton, MT, brothers; George Nelson (Annette), Bobby Nelson (Dedra) all of Elberta, AL, grandchildren; Lucian Byers, Serenity Layla Byers,...

Ernest "Bub" E. Bishop

Ernest "Bub" E. Bishop

Mar 31, 2019

Ernest E. “Bub” Bishop, age 94, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. Bub was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Philippines and Japan during World War II. He was the last surviving charter member of the Fairhope Elks Lodge. Bub was also an inductee of the Fairhope High School Hall of Fame. Bub...

Leonard Vaughn

Leonard Vaughn

Mar 29, 2019

VAUGHN ROBERTSDALE, AL. Leonard (Lucky) Vaughn, Age 87, born in Marshall County, AL and a resident of Robertsdale, AL passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at a local hospital. Mr. Vaughn is preceded in death by his wife, Edith Vaughn and a son, Leonard Ray Vaughn. He is survived by one son, Kenneth Wayne Vaughn of Elberta, AL; daughter-in-law,...

Theresa K Giordanelli

Theresa K Giordanelli

Mar 29, 2019

Theresa Giordanelli June 25, 1941 to March 29, 2019   On March 29 Terry lost her fight against cancer. Terry, a 13 year resident of Fairhope leaves behind her husband of 57 years Michael; 3 sons Michael (Barbara), Christopher (Janis) and Vincent (Kimberly), and 5 grandchildren; Jeffrey, Michelle, Brandon, Ryan and Hannah. Terry devoted herself to homemaking and raising her 3...

John Donald Alms

John Donald Alms

Mar 29, 2019

ALMS ELBERTA, ALABAMA John Donald Alms, age 91 a lifetime resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. John was a dedicated husband and father,   he was employed with Elberta Co-op for 35 years and was a volunteer Fireman with the city of Elberta. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Alms, brothers; Brownie Alms,...

Robert Daniel McCrary, Sr.

Robert Daniel McCrary, Sr.

Mar 28, 2019

Robert Daniel McCrary (Sr.)  December 22, 1935 – March 28, 2019   Robert (Bob) McCrary died March 28, 2019 at the age of 83.  A resident of Fairhope, Alabama since 1994, Bob was born in the Ensley area of Birmingham, Alabama, and attended local schools until his graduation from Ensley High School in 1954.  Upon graduation, Bob accepted a job from...

John Henry Morrison, Jr.

John Henry Morrison, Jr.

Mar 28, 2019

MORRISON         LILLIAN, ALABAMA John Henry Morrison, Jr., age 73, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Morrison of Lillian, AL, daughters; Monica Lynn Morrison Jones of Lillian, Melinda Carol Morrison Riffe (Noel) of Chesapeake, VA, grandchildren; John Bentley Jones, Karah Lynn Jones George, Kallie Melinda Jones,...

GM3 Taylor Michael Santa Cruz

GM3 Taylor Michael Santa Cruz

Mar 28, 2019

GM3 Taylor Michael Santa Cruz, age 21, stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. Taylor graduated from Daphne High School with honors. He played football for Daphne High School, was a member of Daphne Strike Soccer League, and was a lifeguard at the YMCA in Daphne. He proudly served his country with strength and...

Dorothy P. Pope

Dorothy P. Pope

Mar 28, 2019

Dorothy P. Pope, age 92, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. She was a longtime resident of Fairhope; she enjoyed taking care of her flowers. Mrs. Pope is survived by her sons, Bob W. Pope of Fairhope and John L. (Amelia) Pope of Spanish Fort; grandchildren, Adam Pope of Fairhope, Ryan Pope of Fairhope, and...

Helen R. Carter

Helen R. Carter

Mar 26, 2019

Helen R. Carter, age 78, resident of Mobile, AL, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Douglas Carter, Sr. and son, James R. Carter. She is survived by her son, Doug (Lisa) Carter of Fairhope; 4 grandchildren, James Hyatt Carter, Lauren Creel, Trey and Kate Lanier Carter; caretaker...

Wilma Hildebran Yoder

Wilma Hildebran Yoder

Mar 20, 2019

Wilma Hildebran Yoder, age 94, passed away March 20th, 2019. Born in Hickory, NC, and formerly from Pensacola, FL, she was a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Wendell Byron Yoder. She is survived by her children, Zane Byron Yoder and wife Janice of Daphne, Cheryl Yoder Hill and...

Augusta Damrell Threadgill Bain

Augusta Damrell Threadgill Bain

Mar 19, 2019

Augusta Damrell Threadgill Bain of Daphne, AL died on March 19, 2019 surrounded by her children. Damrell was preceded in death by her husband, Robert David Bain, Jr and her brothers, Ollie Rix Threadgill, Jr and William Henderson Threadgill. She is survived by her children R. David Bain, III (Trenee’), Andrew Neaf Damrell Bain and Whitney Bain Wingbermuehle (Steven); grandchildren...

Cameron Matthew Carlson

Cameron Matthew Carlson

Mar 19, 2019

Cameron Matthew Carlson, age 62, a resident of Loxley, AL., passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He graduated from Pensacola Christian High School in 1975, where he was a star athlete; then attended Mississippi College in Clinton, MS., where he played varsity baseball. Cameron was a loving husband, son, an...

Hattie Lou Turberville

Hattie Lou Turberville

Mar 18, 2019

Hattie Lou Turberville, age 89, a resident of Fairhope, AL., was called to the Lord Monday, March 18, 2019. She was a member of Foley United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star and Lady Shriner’s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Turberville; son, Lee Turberville; and brother, Dewey Brantley. Survivors include her daughter, Deborah A. Turberville...

Robert "Bob" Bryden Callahan

Robert "Bob" Bryden Callahan

Mar 18, 2019

Robert Bryden (Bob) Callahan, 91, of Pt. Clear, AL, passed away on March 18, 2019. Bob was born on July 4, 1927 in East Orange, NJ, to Eric Frank and Marion Bryden Callahan. Mr. Callahan graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in Mt Lebanon, PA, and enlisted in the Navy following graduation. Following an Honorable discharge at the end of...

William John Passuello

William John Passuello

Mar 17, 2019

PASSUELLO FOLEY, ALABAMA William John Passuello, 86, of Foley, Al, passed away on March 17, 2019 in Mobile, AL. Bill was born on November 6, 1932 in Chicago, IL, to Henry and Matilda (Nicolaisen) Passuello. He was raised in Wheatfield, IN, and graduated from Tefft High School in 1952. On November 28, 1953 he and Yvonne Stokke were married in...

Frank Clemon, Sr.

Frank Clemon, Sr.

Mar 17, 2019

Frank Clemon, Sr. age 93, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma; son, Louis Agee, Sr., and 13 siblings. Mr. Clemon is survived by 1 daughter, Nancy Smith of Mobile; 2 sons, Frank (Fennie) Clemon, Jr. of Whistler and Clifford (Charlene) Clemons of Mobile; 10 grandchildren; 3...