Obituaries

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

Frances Theresa Salvatore

Frances Theresa Salvatore

Oct 11, 2018

SALVATORE SUMMERDALE Frances Theresa Salvatore, age 90, a native of Conshohocken, PA, longtime resident of Miami, FL, and a recent resident of Summerdale, AL. Frances was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband Louis L. Salvatore, three sons; Robert Salvatore, Steven Salvatore and James Salvatore. She...

Thomas Benedict Feely

Thomas Benedict Feely

Oct 11, 2018

FEELY ELBERTA, ALABAMA Thomas Benedict Feely, age 76, a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. Thomas was a US Army Veteran, a member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, and he was a hard working farmer. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kay Feely of Elberta, AL, two daughters; Alison (Andrew) Ray of...

Robert Nelson Schriemer

Robert Nelson Schriemer

Oct 10, 2018

SCHRIEMER ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA Robert Nelson Schriemer, age 85, a native of Grand Rapids, MI and a resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Robert (Bob) thoroughly loved his family and having them gathered around him. He loved all of God’s creation. He loved to travel with a trip to the Holy Land being a highlight...

John Francis Reimer

John Francis Reimer

Oct 10, 2018

John Francis Reimer of Fairhope, Alabama, peacefully passed away on October 10th, 2018.  He was a Korean War Veteran, U.S. Air Force, and then joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where he had a distinguished career. He is survived by his son, John Francis Reimer, Jr. (Johnny) and Johnny’s wife, Theresa Churchill Reimer (Terry). He was preceded in death...

William "Bill" L. Reid

William "Bill" L. Reid

Oct 9, 2018

William (Bill) L Reid passed peacefully with his family on 10-09-2018. Bill was an educator at Daphne Middle School as well as an instructor at the University of South Alabama. A former firefighter and EMT, Bill served his community well and influenced many generations of Alabamians by way of his callings including conservation, hunter safety, and fly angler outreach. Bill...

James "Sonny" Stots

James "Sonny" Stots

Oct 8, 2018

LOXLEY, ALABAMA   James “Sonny” Stots, age 81, a resident of Loxley, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. He was a U.S. Army Veteran; he loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and driving his tractor. Sonny is survived by his wife of 40 years, Inez G. Stots of Loxley; daughters, Rose Marie Bond of New York, NY, Cynthia Piggott (James) of Fayetteville, NC,...

Angela Hardeman Sawyer

Angela Hardeman Sawyer

Oct 7, 2018

SAWYER GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Angela Hardeman (Niegel) Sawyer of Gulf Shores and a longtime resident of Atlanta was born on November 19, 1928 in Florence, AL to Frank Hardeman and Billie Frances Page Niegel. She was raised in Mobile, AL and graduated from Murphy High School. Her favorite activities were traveling the world, dancing, playing cards, fishing, was an avid...

Edna Snider Henderson

Edna Snider Henderson

Oct 7, 2018

HENDERSON GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Edna Snider Henderson born August 27, 1928 passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2018 at South Baldwin Hospital. She was a graduate of Ensley High School and retired from South Central Bell. Edna “Boo” owned and operated The Beachcomber in Gulf Shores for many years. Preceded in death by her parents, Joe and...

Jonas Lyborg

Jonas Lyborg

Oct 6, 2018

Jonas Lyborg, 69 of Fairhope, Alabama, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his home surrounded by family on October 6th, 2018. Born March 29th, 1949 in Borås, Sweden, he was the son of the late Sigvard and Dagny (Lind) Lyborg. He graduated from Chalmers University, Kvarnberget in 1971.Jonas migrated to U.S.A. in 2001 and was a respected Principal Maritime...

Elizabeth Parnell

Elizabeth Parnell

Oct 5, 2018

Elizabeth Yvonne Parnell, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Friday, October 05, 2018. Elizabeth loved life to her fullest. She was a civil service employee for 32 years. Elizabeth loved spending time with her husband, cats and doing needlework. She will be missed by many who loved her window displays at Homestead Village. She was preceded in...

Joseph "Joe" Scott

Joseph "Joe" Scott

Oct 4, 2018

Joseph William Scott (Joe), a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the age of 69. Joe had fought a long and courageous battle against cancer. He will be remembered lovingly by his wife of 47 years, Abbye Spruill Scott; his children, Joey Scott and Gayle Fogarty (B.A.); his siblings, Billy Scott and Diane McKenzie;...

Sheanna Nicole Sims

Sheanna Nicole Sims

Oct 3, 2018

Sheanna Nicole Sims, age 29, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She is survived by her father, Robert (Shannon) Sims of Lumberton, TX; mother, Charmin (Vaughn) Thompson of Robertsdale; son, Hayden Keith; daughters, Riley Keith, Makenzie Smith, and Addison Sims; maternal grandmother, Betty Lee of Repton, AL, paternal grandmother, Nancy Taylor (Steve) Etheridge of Bon...

Olivia Kettler

Olivia Kettler

Oct 2, 2018

Olivia Hornsby Kettler, age 76, a native of Centreville, AL. and a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away Tuesday, October 02, 2018. She was a beautiful, sweet, loving mother and grandmother. She had a spirit about her that was gracious and kind. Her presence will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by a son, C. Joseph Kettler, III...

Hariett Gray

Hariett Gray

Sep 30, 2018

Hariett Ruth Gray, age 76, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Gray was a former employer of the Mobile Press Register. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Dennis Gray and daughter, Heather Noel Gray. Mrs. Gray is survived by her son, Jamie Gray of...

Marie Johnson

Marie Johnson

Sep 30, 2018

Florence "Marie" Hanvey Johnson, age 86, returned to her Heavenly home on Sunday, September 30, 2018 surrounded by family in Fairhope, Alabama. Her devotion to her family and friends and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She was the widow of Ruel Johnson with whom she shared many years of happiness.  ...

Ronald Wayland Boone

Ronald Wayland Boone

Sep 30, 2018

Ronald Wayland Boone, age 75, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. Ronald was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope and a retired teacher in the Baldwin County School system. He loved radio controlled airplanes, motorcycles, and movies with friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Boone; four siblings, Jackie Miller,...

Dr. John Meyer

Dr. John Meyer

Sep 27, 2018

“Dr. John” Meyer has left his beloved Fairhope after almost 14 years. He passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. He loved the wonderful friends he made and the many kind and caring people of our community. Serving as past president of Baldwin County Master Gardens and the Fairhope Garden Club he loved the joy of gardening and watching things grow....

Jo Ann Mosley

Jo Ann Mosley

Sep 23, 2018

Jo Ann Mosley, age 79, a native of Selma, former resident of Geneva and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away, Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church.  Jo Ann graduated from Geneva High School in 1957 and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1961 with a Bachelors’ Degree in Music. She worked...

Sarah Emma Parker

Sarah Emma Parker

Sep 22, 2018

Sarah Emma Parker died Saturday September 22nd, 2018. She was born on February 14th 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee to Elmer & Marie Holobaugh. As a family, if we take a moment and go back through our earliest memories, Sarah was always there. Sarah was the guide who held the path of Christianity, family unity, and strength for us to follow....

Dena Camp Phillips

Dena Camp Phillips

Sep 21, 2018

Dena Camp Phillips, age 94, a resident of Trinity, FL, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lamar Phillips and daughter, Abby Phillips Self. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her sons, James (Beverly) Phillips, Jr. of Trinity, FL, Thomas (Gunya) Phillips of Jacksonville, FL and Kenimer (Cindy)Phillips of Fairhope; grandchildren: Monteigne (Robert)...