Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Louise Grace Dyer
May 14, 2018
Louise Grace Dyer, age 99, a native of Daphne, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed into eternal life on Monday, May 14, 2018. Mrs. Dyer was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Thomas E. “Ted” Dyer, son, Thomas “Tommy” E. Dyer, Jr., daughter, Martha Dyer Rejczyk, granddaughters, Lanette Marie Fuqua, Sherry Elana Fuqua, and grandson,...
Sandra "Sandi" Fortner
May 13, 2018
Sandra “Sandi” Kaye Fortner, age 69, a resident of Barnwell, AL, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. Sandi was a loving, compassionate, beautiful, and humble wife, Momma, sister, friend, and Grammy. She was a sweet and devoted teacher of thirty seven years in both public and parochial schools. She was a longtime member of Barnwell Baptist Church. She is survived...
Felipe P. Banagan
May 13, 2018
Felipe P. Banagan, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Della F. Banagan and sons, David Stephen Barrett and Edwin M. Gunn, Jr. and a brother, Jimmy Banagan. He is survived by his children: Carolyn B. Crutchfield, Tommy Barrett and Deborah G. Walker; sisters, Marilyn Louise...
James Russell Eubanks, Jr.
May 11, 2018
Dr. James “Russell” Eubanks, Jr., age 82, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine “Gerry” Eubanks of Spanish Fort; daughters, Lisa Hollingsworth (Chuck) of Malbis, Cheryl Eubanks of Daphne, and Melissa Eubanks of Germantown, TN; son, James Eubanks (Mindy) of Eight Mile, AL; grandchildren: John, Andrew, and Grace...
Edmund M. Motyka
May 9, 2018
Edmund M. Motyka, age 93, a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away Wednesday, May 09, 2018. He was a beloved father, a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, and a WWII Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Motyka and a son, Michael Motyka. His survivors include his son, Stanley (Robin) Motyka of Katy, TX; daughters, Susan...
Mary Nan Jopp
May 9, 2018
Mary Nan Jopp, age 81, resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Nan was a member of the New Life in Christ Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert Jopp; sons, Nick (Lynne) Menas, Bill (Crystal) Menas; stepsons, Rick Williams, Ken Jopp, Ike Williams; stepdaughters, Traci Stewart, Marianne Parker, Terrie Talbert; sister, Louise Trawick; grandchildren, Jessica,...
Bonnie Ann Paul Wallace
May 7, 2018
Bonnie Ann Paul Wallace, a lifelong resident of Foley, Alabama, went to be with her Lord Monday, May 7, 2018. Bonnie is survived by husband John Wallace, brothers Malcolm (Betty), Foley, Alabama and Jimmy (Marsha), Molino, Florida and sister-in-law Jean Paul, Birnamwood, Wisconsin, and brother-in-law Tommy Manley, Michigan, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by...
Eleanor Lee Carpenter
May 5, 2018
Eleanor Lee Carpenter, age 89, resident of Fairhope, lovingly known as, Mom, Gammama, Aunt Sis, Aunt Eleanor, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was a former Vice President of Emperor Clock Company and the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. Eleanor was on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch from 1978-1987. She is preceded...
Dartha "Dot" Sanders
May 4, 2018
Dartha Alice “Dot” McCool Sanders, age 81, raised in Prichard, AL and a long time resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, May 04, 2018. Dot and her husband owned and operated Sanders 66 and Sanders Tire Service in Spanish Fort for many years. She is survived by her loving husband, Bruce Sanders; children, Jay Graddick (Lynn), Barbara Callahan (Tim),...
Deborah "Debbie" Thatcher
May 2, 2018
Deborah Susan Thatcher, age 66, a resident of Robertsdale, AL., passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was quick witted and had a contagious laugh. Debbie was a member and prayer director at Family Ministries Center. She is survived by her husband, Tom Thatcher of Robertsdale; son, Andy (Jan) Thatcher of Lumberton,...
Margaret M Waters
May 2, 2018
Margaret M. Waters, age 91, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Audie Waters. She is survived by her sons, Chris (Anne) Waters of Mobile and Jerry Wayne Waters of Fairhope; two step grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Olmstead of Fairhope and Lillian LaFrancois of Trumbull, CT; brothers, Virgil McClammy of...
Colonel Harry Holt Moreland
May 2, 2018
Colonel Harry Holt Moreland, age 94, born in Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2018. He was born January 20, 1924 to Col. John Wylie Moreland and Damaris Smith Moreland. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, John Moreland and his sister, Ann Moreland Ellis. He is survived by...
Bari Arquilla Delorto
Apr 29, 2018
Bari Lynn Arquilla Delorto was a resident of Fairhope, Alabama. She was born and raised in the Chicago area, the eldest of four children. At 16 she went to cosmetology school, and eventually, became a master cosmetologist. For over 50 years, she used her creative talents to make others look and feel beautiful. At 18 she married the love of...
John William Roberts
Apr 27, 2018
John William (Jack) Roberts, born November 17, 1939, in Waterville, Maine passed away at home April 27, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judith F. Roberts, his children Beverly D. Roberts and Judith Ashley Roberts Pan, his daughter-in-law Kimberly I. Kennedy and son-in-law David M. Pan. He is also survived by his devoted dogs - Ana,...
Russell James "Sonny" Brantley
Apr 25, 2018
Russell James (Sonny) Brantley, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. A kind and gentle soul, loved by family and friends, was a long time resident of Fairhope, Alabama. Sonny is preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Lena Mae Brantley, one sister Carolyn Bishop, and four brothers, Edgar Brantley, Ralph Brantley, Billy Brantley, and Bert...
Huey Boothe, Jr.
Apr 25, 2018
Huey Bertsil Boothe, Jr., age 62, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, and loved Alabama football. Huey enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Vanta of Niceville, FL, Melinda Treubig of Foley, and Cynthia A. Boothe...
Thomas S Turk
Apr 24, 2018
Thomas S. Turk, age 91, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at the William F. Green State Veteran’s Home in Bay Minette, AL. Tom was born November 15, 1926 in Montgomery, AL. He served in the Navy in WWII aboard the USS Yorktown CV-10 and the USS Nashville Cruiser. He visited the WWII Memorial in...
Marshall Nils Brunden
Apr 23, 2018
Marshall Nils Brunden, May 5, 1934 – April 23, 2018, native of Coloma, Michigan. He served the U.S. Army with the German Occupational Forces. Upon return, earned degrees from Michigan State University, Iowa State University and attained his Ph.D. for the University of Michigan in Biostatistics. He retired from the Upjohn/Pfizer Company in 1996 as a Senior Biostatistical Scientist. He...
Clare Edwards Moran
Apr 18, 2018
Clare Edwards Moran, age 58, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Clare was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend, and teacher. She is survived by her husband, Bill Moran; daughters, Kathleen Lalor (John) and Mary Lauren Moran, all of Fairhope; mother, Yvonne Edwards of Spanish Fort; sisters: Susan Pearson (Sidney) of Mobile, Leslie Johns...
Joyce Sandell Turner
Apr 18, 2018
Marion Joyce Sandell Turner, age 89, a native of Silverhill, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. “Dick” Turner. She is survived by her sisters: Helen Dean of Robertsdale and Elsie Wren of Silverhill; numerous nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services...