Obituaries

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

Bruce Lamar Sasser

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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,...