Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Therese Marie Maradik
Jan 12, 2019
Therese Marie Maradik, age 64, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019. Therese was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Sy Rouleau. She is survived by her husband, John E. Maradik of Fairhope; 2 children, Shane (Teresa) Guthrie of Pensacola, Renee Maradik (Richard Gerald) of Fairhope; 4 brothers,...
Josephine "Jo" Terry Brown
Jan 11, 2019
Josephine “Jo” Terry Brown, 85, of Foley, AL passed away at home after a long battle with illness. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed volunteering her time with the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. As a military wife, she had an opportunity to travel around the world. She was always quick to lend a helping hand...
Albert Darring
Jan 9, 2019
Albert Joseph Darring, age 88, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Wednesday, January 09, 2019. He was a longtime resident of Fairhope; former owner of Rebel Oil Company in Mobile and Mustang Oil Company in Fairhope. He is preceded in death by a grandson, Jeremy Brantley. Mr. Darring is survived by his wife, Jamie L. Darring of Fairhope; children:...
James W. Morgan
Jan 7, 2019
James William Morgan, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Monday, January 7, 2019. He was a US Navy veteran with over 11 years active duty service. During his service he earned the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, and National Defense Service Medal. After his service to our country, he was a Fire Fighter with the...
Wallace Edmund Hughes
Jan 7, 2019
HUGHES ORANGE BEACH, AL. Wallace Edmund Hughes, Age 83, a native of New Jersey and a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, a mason contractor, and a member of St. Thomas by the Sea Catholic Church, Orange Beach. Survivors include Claire Hughes of Orange Beach, AL, his...
Antonio James DeFilippi
Jan 6, 2019
DeFilippi Daphne, Alabama Antonio James DeFilippi, age 75, a longtime resident of Daphne, AL passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019. Antonio was a Loving husband, wonderful father and a great grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Patsy B. DeFilippi , AL, three children; Darlene DeFilippi Gore, Derek (Donielle) DeFilippi, Kevin DeFilippi all of Daphne, AL, two sisters; Dell Wilcox...
James "Jim" Starnes
Jan 6, 2019
James “Jim” Starnes, age 79, a former resident of Fairhope and a current resident of Mobile, passed away on Sunday January 6, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Jim served in the United States Army and was the owner of Star Upholstery in Fairhope for 30 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda Starnes, sons, Steve (Pixie)...
Andrew Kenneth McKenzie
Jan 5, 2019
MCKENZIE FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Andrew Kenneth McKenzie, Age 58, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Sandell McKenzie and his parents, Robert and Betty Lou McKenzie. Survivors include two sisters, Ruth McKenzie ( Bill) Hart of Evergreen, AL and Sarah ( David) Seitz of Fairhope, AL;...
Mark Edward Will
Jan 5, 2019
Mark Edward Will, Age 80, a native of Dayton, OH and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence. He was a 1960 graduate of Springhill College, a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope, a member of the Golden Tones, Gideons International, Eastern Shore Chorale and the Mobile Jaycees. Mr. Will is preceded...
Annete R. SHORE
Jan 4, 2019
SHORE Spanish Fort, AL Annette R. Shore, age 81, a native of Loxley, AL and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away on Friday , January 4, 2019. Mrs. Shore was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church, and was retired from Vanity Fair after 31 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Shore,...
Ruth "Boopie" B Slater
Jan 3, 2019
Ms. Ruth Breisten “Boopie” Slater, passed away peacefully at her home on Mobile Bay in Battles Wharf on January 3, 2019. Her Christian life was as beautiful as the flowers and birds that she loved so well, and her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who know her. She is survived by her daughters, Dawn Brockway Stevens...
George Calvin Dyson, Jr.
Jan 3, 2019
George Calvin Dyson, Jr., age 84, native and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019. George was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was actively involved with Christ the King School and the Marietta Johnson Organic School of Education for many years and was a graduate of McGill Institute and...
Wathon Joyce Hill
Jan 2, 2019
Wathon Joyce Hill, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope, and a member of Johnson Beech Sunday School Class. She loved the beach, fishing and playing golf. Wathon was preceded in death by a son, Steve Hill and a brother, Billy Buck. She is survived...
Terry Leon Lord
Jan 2, 2019
ELBERTA, AL. LORD Terry Leon Lord, Age 65, a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Julie A. Lord of Elberta, AL; two daughters, Brook (Ryan) Hutchinson and Sharidon Lord both of Robertsdale, AL; three grandchildren, Arrie, Rylan and Kane. Per Terry’s wishes there will...
James Aloysius Gaignard
Dec 31, 2018
James Aloysius Gaignard, age 62, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. James was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He loved music, had a passion for cooking, and was an avid Alabama Football fan. James’ smile, fun loving spirit, and laughter will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was...
Michael Charles MANION
Dec 31, 2018
MANION LILLIAN, ALABAMA Michael Charles Manion, Age 71, born in Hilo, Hawaii and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his residence. He had the ability to put a smile on everyone’s face, he was an avid outdoorsman, fishing, gardening were two of his favorites, also had a love for baseball and football. Mr....
Rochelle Joy Gates
Dec 31, 2018
Rochelle Joy Gates, age 37, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2018. She graduated from Fairhope High School in 2000 with an AL. Occupational Diploma. She was a member of The Dwelling Place, where she was a faithful worker with the children. Rochelle was a former employee of Thomas Hospital. Her survivors are her...
Patricia Lynn WORRELL
Dec 29, 2018
WORRELL LUCEDALE, MS. Patricia Lynn Worrell, Age 54, a native of Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Lucedale, Mississippi passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 29, 2018. She is survived by one son, Jordon B. (Kayla) Worrell of Lucedale, MS; one grandson, Mason Worrell; two sisters, Robin Worrell and Jeanie ( Russell) Brewer all of Mobile, AL; three...
Mary F Miller
Dec 26, 2018
Miller Lillian, Alabama Mary F. Miller of Lillian, AL passed away on 12/26/2018 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Miller in February 1992. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Larry (Sheila) Miller of South Carolina, Mark (Kate) Miller of Lake Clear, NY and Norman (Rose) Miller of Lillian, AL,...
Jerry Hugh Coleman
Dec 24, 2018
Jerry Hugh Coleman, age 48, resident of Foley, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, James E. Coleman; grandparents, Jerry and Dixie Williams, and James W. and Lilly Mae Coleman. He is survived by his wife, Donna Coleman; daughters, Morgana Coleman, Meaghan Coleman (Matthew) Chancery; mother, Terrie Coleman; brother Jeff (Melissa) Coleman; grandchildren,...