Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Jessica Peebles Thompson
Nov 14, 2018
THOMPSON ELBERTA, ALABAMA Jessica Peebles Thompson, age 33, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She is survived by her husband , Billy Wayne Thompson, a son, Noah Thompson both of Elberta, AL, parents; Jerry and Oma Peebles of Gulf Shores, AL, three brothers; David (Erin) Peebles of Mobile, James (Lori) Peebles of Silverhill, Daniel Peebles...
Rivars Steele Jackson
Nov 14, 2018
Rivars Steele Jackson, born November 14, 1937, was called home by her Heavenly Father Wednesday, November 14, 2018, after many years of experiencing progressive Alzheimer’s. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles William Steele and Aline Lemoine Steele of Selma, Alabama. Survived by loving husband of 56 years, Pinkney S. Jackson; son, Samuel Charles Jackson of Orange Beach, AL; daughter,...
Sidney Sanford Regan
Nov 13, 2018
Sidney Sanford Regan , age 85, a native of Early County, Georgia and a resident of Daphne, passed away, Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He is a Retired US Army, Lt. Col, serving in the Korean War and as an aviator in the Vietnam War. Sidney was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving...
Pauline Felix
Nov 12, 2018
FELIX ELBERTA, ALABAMA Pauline Felix age 79 a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, November 12, 2018. She is survived by her three sons, Steven Felix, Randy Felix and Bruce Felix, five grandchildren; Stephanie, Gregory, Jeremy, Sarah and Kerry, five great grandchildren, one sister Joann, one brother Dennis and many other relatives and friends. Graveside service and interment will...
Richard Lee Cochran
Nov 12, 2018
Richard Lee Cochran, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and son passed away on November 12, 2018 at the age of 69. A native of Jackson, Mississippi and lifelong resident of Mobile and Baldwin counties. Richard was born on October 30, 1949 to Nathan LeRoy and Lillian Pearl Cochran. Richard attended Murphy High School (Class of 1968) and earned a BA...
Edward "Eddie" Carl Hall
Nov 12, 2018
Edward “Eddie” Carl Hall, age 66, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018. He served in the U.S. Navy as a fire fighter. He then retired from NAS in Pensacola after 35 years of service and went on to work for the City of Fairhope. He was a former volunteer at Pensacola Fire Department, Marlow Fire Department...
Terry B Andrews
Nov 10, 2018
Terry Brunson Andrews, age 70, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018. He was a U.S. Marine veteran serving in Vietnam. He was a pecan farmer and loved playing in pool tournaments. He was preceded in death by his wife, DeSha Andrews. His survivors include sons, Luke Andrews (Stephanie) and Dade Andrews, all of Fairhope; four grandchildren:...
Gene Franklin Stealey
Nov 8, 2018
Gene Franklin Stealey, age 87. a native of Wooster, Ohio and a resident of Daphne, AL. passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018. Gene is survived by his wife, Linda Stealey of Daphne, AL.; 2 daughters: Rebecca (Billy) Hyre of Mobile, AL., Suzanne (Randy) Acuff of Woodstock, GA.; 2 grandchildren: other loving relatives and friends. A private service will be held...
Rita Andrew
Nov 8, 2018
Rita Kaethe Andrew, 72, of Schonau-Mannheim Germany, died peacefully on November 8, 2018 at Thomas Hospital Fairhope, AL, after a long, courageous and hard fought battle. She was a true warrior and fought a brave fight. Her husband, Darry was there by her side, holding her hand and kissing her until the very end. Rita was born in Schonau-Mannheim on...
Clifford Balzli, Sr.
Nov 5, 2018
Clifford Joseph Balzli, P.E. was born in Mobile, Alabama on November 18, 1929 to Emil Michael Balzli and Theresa Loretta Stewart Balzli. After graduating Murphy high school in Mobile, he went to Auburn University for two years, and then transferred to University of Alabama, where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He then enlisted in the US Airforce...
John "Dan" Daniel Driscoll
Nov 5, 2018
John “Dan” Daniel Driscoll, age 89, a native of Frisco City, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, November 5, 2018. He started as a school teacher but was drafted and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He returned to teaching and eventually became the Director of the Vocational Rehab program at Searcy Hospital. He was preceded...
Jerry Wayne Keith
Nov 1, 2018
KEITH ELBERTA, ALABAMA Jerry Wayne Keith, Sr., age 58, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his side. Jerry worked at Wolf Bay Lodge Restaurant for 38 years, served as manager for 20 years. He loved fishing and wood working; was very community oriented. Survivors include his wife...
Amelia Sabangan Dacudao
Nov 1, 2018
DACUDAO DAPHNE Amelia Sabangan Dacudao “mommy & mamita”, age 83, has joined our LORD while the family and friends were on prayer vigil in our home in Daphne, on all saints day Thursday, November 1, 2018 due to natural causes.Born on July 4, 1935, in Manila, Philippines and married to the late Manuel Diaz Dacudao. She lived in Iloilo City,...
Frank McGinnis, Sr.
Oct 30, 2018
Frank Ross McGinnis, Sr., age 87, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, Retired. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael McGinnis and a daughter-in-law, Nancy McGinnis. His survivors include his wife of 68 years, Mary E. McGinnis of Fairhope; daughter, Alma K. Brooks (Robbie) of LaGrange,...
Carla Leigh Billie
Oct 27, 2018
Carla Leigh Billie of Prattville died on October 27, 2018 following a well-fought battle with cancer. She is survived by her beloved mother, rockstar caregiver, and dearest friend Susan Billie and was welcomed into heaven by her father Chester Billie. She is also survived by her aunt, Rebecca Billie Bryars, and her cousins Rachel Mitchell, Rebecca Lancaster, Daniel Chatwood, Laura...
Lynda Jo Stahlman
Oct 27, 2018
Lynda Jo Stahlman (affectionately known as Mama Jo), age 76, a native of Columbus, GA. and a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Mrs. Stahlman retired as a Budget Analyst from Fort Benning, GA. She is preceded in death by her husband, John W. Stahlman; her brother, Leon Horton and her parents, Vernon and Ruby...
Norman Paul Doege
Oct 27, 2018
DOEGE ELBERTA, AL. Mr. Norman Paul Doege, Age 88, a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his residence. He was an artist, country music musician, boat builder, painter and treasure hunter. Mr. Doege is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Alma Doege ; four daughters, Paulette Corban...
Jo Ann Elizabeth REA
Oct 27, 2018
REA FOLEY, AL. Mrs. Joan “Jo Ann” Elizabeth Rea, Age 80, a lifelong resident of Foley, AL passed away on Saturday, the 27th of October, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert Rea. Survivors include two daughters, Elizabeth Rea and Guy Busby of Silverhill, AL and Jackie Rea and Lane Rudiger of Arvada, CO; one son, Michael...
Henry Eskins
Oct 25, 2018
Henry Hernan Eskins, age 88, a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Mr. Eskins was a United States Marine Corp Veteran. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melda Eskins. His survivors include his wife Shirlene R. Eskins of Fairhope; daughter, Judy Eskins of Lithia Springs, GA; son, Randy Eskins of Dallas, GA; stepdaughter,...
Clara Stripe
Oct 24, 2018
Clara McKee Stripe, 104 years old, died October 24, 2018 (11 days short of her 105th birthday) at the Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center, Daphne, AL. She was a native of Monmouth, IL, a former resident of DeKalb, IL. Mrs. Stripe worked as an executive secretary for Olin-Turner of Sycamore, IL. She was an elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church...