Obituaries

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

Arthur Dumont, III

Arthur Dumont, III

Sep 20, 2018

 Dr. Arthur Dumont III passed away September 20, 2018 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia after complications from a lengthy illness. Dr. Dumont was born in Mobile, Alabama on December 30, 1950 to Arthur Dumont Jr. and Mary Ruth Dumont.  He is a graduate of Pascagoula High School and the University of Southern Mississippi.  He entered medical school at...

Christopher "Chris" Hall

Christopher "Chris" Hall

Sep 19, 2018

Christopher “Chris” Curtis Hall, age 48, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Chris was graduate of the University of Cincinnati. He was an Executive Chef and an avid fisherman and soccer player. He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha Sue Hall. His survivors include his father, Jerry Hall of Fairhope; several aunts, uncles,...

Joanne Kay Miller

Joanne Kay Miller

Sep 19, 2018

Joanne Kay Miller, age 82, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL., passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was active in Civic Groups, Chamber of Commerce in Minnesota, an avid bridge player and golfer; and was a successful business owner for many years. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Kristi K. Shaw. Joanne is survived by her husband,...

William Daniel Tyler

William Daniel Tyler

Sep 18, 2018

William Daniel “Danny” Tyler, Sr. died peacefully from complications of cancer on September 18, 2018, with family and friends by his side.  Danny, a remarkable man, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 31, 1946.  Danny’s mother, Janie Tyler, was an “old school” RN (freshly starched hat and uniform and out the door hustle, bustle at five thirty every...

Nettie Valerie Banks

Nettie Valerie Banks

Sep 17, 2018

Nettie Valerie Banks, age 65, a native of Moulton, AL and a 30 year resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018. Valerie achieved her nursing degrees at the University of North Alabama and Samford University in Birmingham, AL. She was CEO of Valerie Banks Designs, which specialized in one of a kind custom gowns and after five...

Edmund Xavier Loughran

Edmund Xavier Loughran

Sep 16, 2018

Edmund Xavier Loughran, age 84, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. Edmund was a retired US Air Force Brigadier General. He was an Air Force navigator and commercial pilot with over 30,000 aviation hours. Edmund was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the VFW Gaston Lee post. He is survived by...

Mary Esther Dearborn

Mary Esther Dearborn

Sep 16, 2018

DEARBORN  Esther Stanton Dearborn, 67, a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores and was very active in both the church and the community Mrs. Dearborn was the daughter of Eli and Mary Stanton. Mrs. Dearborn is survived by her husband of 45 years, Michael...

Charles P. Cortright

Charles P. Cortright

Sep 16, 2018

Charles P. Cortright caught the evening heavenly flight to his eternal home on September 16, 2018. Charles was a native of Mobile and resided in Spanish Fort. He was owner and founder of Rubber & Plastic Applicators and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Charles loved deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, bird hunting and Alabama football. He...

Edward Joseph Fleming, Jr.

Edward Joseph Fleming, Jr.

Sep 13, 2018

FLEMING GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Edward Joseph Fleming, Jr., age 56, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Christi Fleming and a son, Christopher McCubbins. A Celebration of Joseph’s Life will be held Monday, September 17, 2018 at 10:00am from the Chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Foley. The family will...

Mary "Mickey" Cleverdon

Mary "Mickey" Cleverdon

Sep 13, 2018

Mary “Mickey” Brobston Cleverdon, of Point Clear, Alabama, passed away on September 13, 2018, at the age of 85. Mickey is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, John Cleverdon, her sister Linnie Mae Griffis, her brother Ed Brobston, her children Jo Ann (Neal) Yates, Geoffrey Cleverdon, Edwin (Amy) Cleverdon, and John (Beverly) Cleverdon, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Betty Ann Billings

Betty Ann Billings

Sep 8, 2018

Betty Ann Billings, 90 years of age, of Roanoke, Virginia formerly of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 at Raleigh Court Rehab Facility. Betty was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gladys Wagner. She was the oldest of four siblings and was preceded in death by her two brothers, Walter and Richard Wagner. She was also...

Robert Nelson

Robert Nelson

Sep 8, 2018

Robert Donald Nelson, age 85, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Fairhope. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. Robert was member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, active member of the Knights of Columbus and avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by a son, Perry S. Nelson. Robert is survived by his...

Maxine Wilson Ward

Maxine Wilson Ward

Sep 6, 2018

Maxine Wilson Ward, age 82, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. Maxine was the co-owner and operator of Max’s Restaurant for 22 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Rickie Ward. She is survived by her daughters, Janet (Chris) Childress, Lynn Ward, both of Fairhope; son, Ronnie Ward; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1...

Frances Jay Shipley

Frances Jay Shipley

Sep 6, 2018

Frances Jay Shipley, 91, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018.   She is survived by her sons: Dr. Charles F. Shipley III (Kaye) of Columbia, SC, Michael J. Shipley (Renee) of Satsuma, AL, and Richard M. Shipley (Dee) of Tavares, FL; grandson Fred Shipley IV (Vanessa) of Lexington, SC; granddaughters Jennifer Kyser (Blake) of Satsuma, AL...

Evelyn Bell Bailey

Evelyn Bell Bailey

Sep 5, 2018

Evelyn B. Bailey, age 82, a native of Buena Vista, Virginia and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Evelyn was a strong and lovely woman who loved the Lord, her children and grandchildren.  She was a great role model for the women in her life.  She will be missed. She is preceded in death by...

Willie Frank Allen

Willie Frank Allen

Sep 3, 2018

Willie Frank Allen, age 83, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. Willie was a lifetime painter.He is preceded in death by his parents, JC and Ruby Allen; sisters, Dorothy Lanihan, Frances Sparks, Ann Kralik; brother, Charles C. Allen. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma Gene Allen of Fairhope; children, Jeanelle Allen Nelson...

Lester Freeman Alexander

Lester Freeman Alexander

Sep 3, 2018

  Lester Freeman Alexander, age 89, a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018  at William F. Green State Veterans          Home in Bay Minette. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church and the former owner of Jerry’s Famous Footwear. Lester is survived by his son, Jerry (Peggy) Alexander of Daphne,...

Nancy Catherine Peyer

Nancy Catherine Peyer

Sep 1, 2018

PEYER GULF SHORES, AL Nancy Catherine Peyer, age 66, a native of Indiana, and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL., passed away Saturday September 1, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Nancy was the owner and operator for 41 years of Sea-N-Suds Restaurant in Gulf Shores, AL. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all...

Michael "Mike" Ford

Michael "Mike" Ford

Aug 29, 2018

Michael “Mike” Aloysius Ford, Sr. age 82, resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Mike was born in Mobile, AL, the second of three sons of Mabel Wall and Thomas Allison Ford, Sr.  He attended McGill Institute and Spring Hill College, the latter having bestowed its highest alumni honor, the Ignatian Award for Service upon him several...

Florence Everett Smith

Florence Everett Smith

Aug 29, 2018

Florence Everett Smith, age 95, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, August29, 2018. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Smith; daughter, B.K. Keith; and grandsons, Benji Smith, Chris Smith. She is survived by her children, Lloyd Smith of Fairhope, Ted Smith (Joy) of Fairhope, Emmie Prewett of Bay Minette, Mitchell Smith (Cheryl) of LaPlace, LA, Marshall...