Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
James Mack Gibbs
Dec 18, 2018
GIBBS SUMMERDALE, ALABAMA James Mack Gibbs, 67, passed away December 18th 2018 at his home in Summerdale, Alabama. Mack was born December 27, 1950 in Cleveland Alabama. He graduated from Gardendale High School in 1969. He served in the US Air Force from 1970 – 1974. Mack graduated from Texas State University with a degree in agri-business. He was a...
Evelyn JoAnn Brown
Dec 17, 2018
Evelyn JoAnn Gliddon Brown (JoAnn), 77, of Fairhope, passed away December 17, 2018, with her children by her side. She was adopted by the late Howard and Dora Gliddon, June 29, 1941, in Port Arthur, Texas. JoAnn graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1958. She married the late Robert Franklin Brown (Frank) in 1960, and they lived together in...
Mary Ann Bishop Wilhite
Dec 17, 2018
Mary Ann Bishop Wilhite, age 77, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, December 17, 2018. Mrs. Wilhite was preceded in death by her husband, Roy C. Wilhite Jr. and son, Roy C. “Rusty” Wilhite, III. She is survived by her daughters: Deborah Felder of Mobile, Evonne Morgan of Fairhope, Mary...
Hubert Hinote
Dec 15, 2018
Hubert Hinote was born in Summerdale, AL on September 20, 1933 and passed away in on December 15, 2018 in Fairhope, AL. He graduated from Robertsdale High School in 1951. After high school he left Baldwin County for over 50 years and returned in 2002 to Fairhope, AL. During those 50 years he attended Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry-dock apprentice...
Jeffery Allen Newell
Dec 14, 2018
NEWELL SUMMERDALE, ALABAMA Jeffery Allen Newell, age 50, a native of Illinois, and a resident of Summerdale, AL , passed away Friday, December 14, 2018. Jeffery was a former employee of Abott Laboratories, he received his Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College, Chicago, IL and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his parents, Alvin and Myra Newell of Gulf Shores, AL,...
Gerald Durand Koors, Jr.
Dec 14, 2018
Gerald Durand Koors, Jr., affectionately known as “Chopper” a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away, Friday, December 14, 2018. Gerald was a master craftsman and artist. He enjoyed Alabama football, gardening, Widespread Panic and the Allman Brothers. Music was his passion, he was the founder and promoter of the second annual “Jedfest”. Gerald also enjoyed spending time laughing with his...
Dolores Faye Chunn
Dec 14, 2018
Dolores Faye Chunn, age 76, a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away Friday, December 14, 2018. Dolores leaves behind many friends and family members who will greatly miss her laughter, spirit, and cooking. Her idea of hospitality was plate of comfort food and conversation around the kitchen table. And she sang along with every song she knew on the radio....
Jimmie Sue Darden
Dec 12, 2018
Jimmie Sue Darden, age 83, resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Jimmie loved to fish, cook for her family, and was an avid Alabama football fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sue Bradford. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James E. Darden of Lillian, AL; daughter, Patti D....
James "Jim" Bryant Glisson
Dec 11, 2018
James Bryant Glisson, age 92, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018. He was a WWII Veteran and served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations and was also a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW Post #49 in Mobile and of the American Legion...
Donald Glenn Stewart
Dec 8, 2018
Donald Glenn Stewart, Age 87, a lifelong resident of Foley and Bon Secour, AL passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at a local hospital. He is preceded in death by two sons, Joseph Donald Stewart and Robert Phillip Stewart. Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years, JoAnne D. Stewart of Foley, AL; five sons, Mike Stewart of Foley, Albert...
Herman Andrew Bloch
Dec 8, 2018
Herman “Bubbles” Andrew Bloch, Age 80, A lifelong resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pat Bloch and a granddaughter, Brittany Gilbert. Survivors include one daughter, Laura Ann ( Rusty) Gilbert; one son, Herman A. ( Cindy) Bloch all of Elberta, AL; one brother, Dr....
William Joseph Godard
Dec 8, 2018
William Joseph Godard, age 89, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. He loved to fly and was an aviation enthusiast. He was a lifetime member of St. James Episcopal Church, a member of the Fairhope Yacht Club, and the EAA. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Sally Godard of Fairhope; son, Joe Godard...
Jerald Don NICHOLS
Dec 7, 2018
Jerald D. Nichols, Age 82, of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at his residence. Born April 1, 1936 in Massillion, Ohio, he was the son of Cecil and Ada (Nussbaum) Nichols. He had lived the majority of his life in Massillion, Ohio. He retired in 1985 from Tyson Bearing Division of S.K.F. Industries where he...
David "Buck" Harvey Knizley
Dec 6, 2018
David Harvey “Buck” Knizley, age 76 of Fairhope AL, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2018 at his home on Mobile Bay with his adored wife and family by his side after a lengthy illness. He spent his last days visiting with family and friends in his home enjoying the scenic views of Mobile Bay. Buck was born in Eight...
Vince Valentim
Dec 5, 2018
On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Vince Valentim, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 85. Vince was born in Providence, Rhode Island on August 2, 1933 to Antone and Madeline Ferreira Valentim. After high school he joined the USAF serving during the Korean conflict as an airframe and power plant mechanic. He also served...
Steve Richard Palleson
Dec 4, 2018
PALLESON GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Steve Richard (SailKat) Palleson, age 65, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Gormen Conrad, Patricia Franklin Palleson, and a brother Gormen Clayton Pallerson. Survivors include his siblings; Joanne S. Otoole, Paul G. Palleson, Carl G. Palleson, Jill S. Giglio, and many other relatives and friends....
Joseph Smith
Dec 4, 2018
Joseph Smith, Age 67, a native of Evergreen, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at his residence. Minister Smith was a loving husband and a devoted minister to his church. He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Lutricia Smith of Daphne, AL; four sisters, Linda Smith, Carolyn Smith of Daphne,...
Mary Ellen Sullivan
Dec 4, 2018
SULLIVAN FOLEY, ALABAMA Mary Ellen Sullivan, age 71, a native of New York and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away, Tuesday, December 4, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Abby Bowes , brothers; John (Carol) Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, nieces; Karen (Daniel) Callihan, Nanette Sullivan, Kathleen Harris, nephews; Edward (Sue) Sullivan, Michael P. Sullivan, Kevin John (Christine) Sullivan, many...
Robert Lewis Yates
Dec 4, 2018
Robert Lewis Yates, age 88, a native of Popular Creek, MS. and a resident of Loxley, passed away, Tuesday, December 4, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife; Sylvia Yates; 1 daughter: Cynthia L. Ramsay; 4 granddaughters: Leighanna Skye, Aimee, Courtenay and Mollie; numerous great-grandchildren; a host of other loving relatives and friends. A Celebration of Roberts Life will...
Joel Gordon Sirmon
Dec 3, 2018
Joel “Gordon” Sirmon, age 90, native and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. Gordon held the longest membership at Daphne United Methodist Church and was a farmer for 78 years. He was a loving husband, father and granddaddy. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley D. Sirmon of Daphne; 3 daughters, Vivian (David)...
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