Obituaries

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

Olivia Kettler

Olivia Kettler

Oct 2, 2018

Olivia Hornsby Kettler, age 76, a native of Centreville, AL. and a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away Tuesday, October 02, 2018. She was a beautiful, sweet, loving mother and grandmother. She had a spirit about her that was gracious and kind. Her presence will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by a son, C. Joseph Kettler, III...

Hariett Gray

Hariett Gray

Sep 30, 2018

Hariett Ruth Gray, age 76, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Gray was a former employer of the Mobile Press Register. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Dennis Gray and daughter, Heather Noel Gray. Mrs. Gray is survived by her son, Jamie Gray of...

Marie Johnson

Marie Johnson

Sep 30, 2018

Florence "Marie" Hanvey Johnson, age 86, returned to her Heavenly home on Sunday, September 30, 2018 surrounded by family in Fairhope, Alabama. Her devotion to her family and friends and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She was the widow of Ruel Johnson with whom she shared many years of happiness.  ...

Ronald Wayland Boone

Ronald Wayland Boone

Sep 30, 2018

Ronald Wayland Boone, age 75, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. Ronald was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope and a retired teacher in the Baldwin County School system. He loved radio controlled airplanes, motorcycles, and movies with friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Boone; four siblings, Jackie Miller,...

Dr. John Meyer

Dr. John Meyer

Sep 27, 2018

“Dr. John” Meyer has left his beloved Fairhope after almost 14 years. He passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. He loved the wonderful friends he made and the many kind and caring people of our community. Serving as past president of Baldwin County Master Gardens and the Fairhope Garden Club he loved the joy of gardening and watching things grow....

Jo Ann Mosley

Jo Ann Mosley

Sep 23, 2018

Jo Ann Mosley, age 79, a native of Selma, former resident of Geneva and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away, Sunday, September 23, 2018. She was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church.  Jo Ann graduated from Geneva High School in 1957 and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1961 with a Bachelors’ Degree in Music. She worked...

Sarah Emma Parker

Sarah Emma Parker

Sep 22, 2018

Sarah Emma Parker died Saturday September 22nd, 2018. She was born on February 14th 1931, in Nashville, Tennessee to Elmer & Marie Holobaugh. As a family, if we take a moment and go back through our earliest memories, Sarah was always there. Sarah was the guide who held the path of Christianity, family unity, and strength for us to follow....

Dena Camp Phillips

Dena Camp Phillips

Sep 21, 2018

Dena Camp Phillips, age 94, a resident of Trinity, FL, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lamar Phillips and daughter, Abby Phillips Self. Mrs. Phillips is survived by her sons, James (Beverly) Phillips, Jr. of Trinity, FL, Thomas (Gunya) Phillips of Jacksonville, FL and Kenimer (Cindy)Phillips of Fairhope; grandchildren: Monteigne (Robert)...

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...