Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Clifford Eugene Straum
Jun 28, 2019
Clifford Eugene Straum, age 80, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved watching western movies, spending time with his family and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Michael Straum. He is survived by his wife, Alice Fay Straum; daughters, Kelly...
Deloris Virginia Oberg
Jun 27, 2019
Deloris Virginia Oberg, lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed June 27, 2019, at age 99. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John “Jack” Oberg, and sister, Willie Kelley, of Ft. Worth, Texas. Mrs. Oberg was the daughter of Clara and Hoyt Chase of St. Petersburg, FL. Survivors include her daughter, Geraldine (Ronald) Kopesky, granddaughter, Britten...
Mary Lee Dukes
Jun 23, 2019
DUKES FOLEY, ALABAMA Mary Lee Parker Dukes, age 97, a native of North Carolina and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. Mary was the third of five children. After graduating as a RN, she met and married Dories Dukes from Foley, AL. She then made her permanent home in Foley. Mary Lee worked as an...
Thelma Lee Kearley
Jun 22, 2019
KEARLEY DAPHNE, AL. Thelma Lee Kearley, Age 96, was the widow of Clarence Kearley, born and raised in Conecuh County, Alabama to B.L. and Mamie Smith. She was the second child of ten children. She was a lifetime member of Spanish Fort First Baptist Church, she was an outdoor person, loved her flowers and enjoyed doing yard work, she loved...
Frederick Allen Eisenmann
Jun 21, 2019
Frederick Alan Eisenmann, passed away on June 21, 2019 at his residence in Fairhope, Alabama. Fred was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 5, 1953. He spent his childhood in Marietta, Georgia. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 26 years before retiring with the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer in 2006 from Corey Station, Pensacola. He...
Robert Franklin Jennings, Jr.
Jun 21, 2019
Robert Franklin Jennings, Jr. of Mobile, AL., passed away Friday, June 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie E. Baker Jennings and a son, Robert Brandon Jennings. He is survived by his son, Joshua Jennings of Mobile, AL.; father, Robert F. Jennings of Greenville, AL.; grandchildren, Kaleb Andrew Lawrence, Kinleigh Rae Jennings, and Kadance Allison Nicole...
David Mighell Pacey, Sr.
Jun 20, 2019
David Mighell Pacey Sr., also known as "Grandpappy," native of Point Clear and resident of Robertsdale, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, brother-in-law, and his beloved wife, Helen, with whom he is together again. He is survived by his brother Paul (Susan) Pacey II; sister Susan Harvison; children Margie (Jeremy) Clifton,...
Finn Ezra Dowell
Jun 15, 2019
Infant Finn Ezra Dowell passed away June 15, 2019. Finn was preceded in death by his uncle, Jason Allen Howell. He is survived by his parents, Brandon and Nicole Dowell of Daphne; brother, Barrett Howell; maternal grandmother, Charlene (Sam) Whitt of Fairhope; maternal grandfather, Keith (Cathy) Howell of Grand Bay; uncle, Michael (Danielle) Howell; cousin, Harper Rose Howell; paternal grandmother,...
"Lynn" Lucy Foote McKinstry
Jun 13, 2019
Lynn (Lucy Lurline) Foote McKinstry passed away on June 13, 2019 at her residence in Fairhope, Alabama with the loving support and care of her family. She was born April 4, 1937 in Houston, Texas. She graduated from St. Agnes Academy, Houston, Texas in 1955. She attended Spring Hill College, William and Mary College, and graduated from the University of...
Bobby Joe Stewart
Jun 13, 2019
Bobby “Big” Joe Stewart, 77, died June 13, 2019 at his home in Fairhope, Alabama after battling cancer. His funeral service will be held this Saturday at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, 27409 US Hwy 98 Daphne, Alabama 36526, at 2:00 pm, with a visitation from 1:00 pm until time of the service. The service will be followed by a reception at...
Virginia Ann Harris
Jun 13, 2019
Virginia Ann Harris, age 84, resident of Summerdale, AL, passed from this life to the next on June 13, 2019. Virginia and her husband Ken successfully ran a Tupperware Distributorship in Clarksburg, WV for over 30 years. After retirement they were Escapade Directors for Escapees R.V. Club. She was a very active member holding many positions at Marlow United Methodist...
Mary Nell Abbott
Jun 12, 2019
Mary Nell Abbott, age 80, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Mrs. Abbott was a descendant of Italian immigrants who settled in the Belforest Community. She attended and was in the first graduating class at Christ The King Catholic School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Abbott; brothers, Louis Boni Jr.,...
Joseph Michael Thompson
Jun 11, 2019
Joseph Michael Thompson, age 74, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was a member of South River Park Church; and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Louise Thompson. Mr. Thompson is survived by his son, Joseph Michael Thompson, Jr. and his wife Janice Thompson; two...
Dorothy "Dot" Rose Groves Hanson
Jun 11, 2019
Dorothy “Dot” Rose Groves Hanson, 89, born in West Helena AR on January 28, 1930 passed away June 11, 2019. Dot attended Springhill High School (LA). She earned an associate degree in business from Southern State College in Magnolia AR. She returned to college and received her BA in English with a minor in Spanish. She taught English at Shongaloo...
Inez Virginia Stots
Jun 11, 2019
Inez Virginia Stots, age 75, a resident of Loxley, AL., passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Stots. She is survived by her four children: Patricia (Chris) Reed of Loxley, Chris Griffin of Cary, NC, Cynthia (James) Pigott of Fayetteville, NC and Barnette “Tony” Davis of Bronx, NY; siblings: Annie Bell...
Fay Dew Gilheart
Jun 8, 2019
Fay Dew Gilheart, Age 83, a native of Oklahoma and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Gilheart and a brother Bruce Dew. Survivors include one son, David (Stacie) Gilheart of Fairhope, AL; five grandchildren, Angela ( Muddy), Jessica (Gabe), Russ, Breeanna and...
Lillian Leola Orgeron
Jun 7, 2019
Lillian Leola Orgeron, Age 98, a native of Bay Minette, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. She was the family Matriarch, lived life to the fullest and was very proud of her family. She is survived by two sons, Robert B. Stuart, Sr. of Orange Beach, AL and William A. (Trudi) Stuart...
Carol Webb Kelly
Jun 6, 2019
Carol Webb Kelly, age 91, a resident of Mobile, AL., passed away Thursday, June 06, 2019. She was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church in Mobile. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Franklin Earl Webb and Tom L. Kelly, Jr. and a son, Richard W. Webb. Mrs. Kelly is survived by her 3 daughters, Glenda (Mike) McQuillen...
Jane Sherrod Meadows
Jun 5, 2019
Jane S. Meadows (Big Jane), age 94, passed away peacefully in WillowBrooke Court, a loving and caring skilled care unit of West Minister Village in Spanish Fort, Alabama. From her birth in Birmingham, Al., on October 13, 1924 to her death on Wednesday she nourished people around her with love, faith, and music. She was married to Richard Clark (Epp)...
Archie Lawrence, Jr.
Jun 3, 2019
Archie Curtis Lawrence, Jr. age 74, a lifetime resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Monday, June 03, 2019. He is survived by his son, Argyle Prevost of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Sonja Williams of Mobile; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; sisters, Gloria Matthews, Deborah Merritt, and Grinda Johnson, all of Fairhope, and Sonja Reed of Daphne; brothers, Murray “Boobe Jack” Lawrence...
