Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
James Anthony Ghio
Apr 17, 2018
James (Jim) Anthony Ghio, age 71, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Jim was an avid reader and he loved to play golf. He had a strong passion for the financial market and enjoyed traveling. He was a huge New Orleans Saints fan. He was a local business owner of Postnet; ...
Renita "Nita" Bertagnolli
Apr 17, 2018
Renita “Nita” Bertagnolli, Age 60, A native of Waynesboro, MS and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL died on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Joseph Earl Bertagnolli, Sr.; two brothers, Stuart Moody and Julian B. Greene; aunt, Helen “Tinnie” White. Survivors include her husband, Joe Bertagnolli; mother-in-law, Catherine Bertagnolli both...
John E McKeown
Apr 17, 2018
John Elmer McKeown, age 80, a native of Pittsburg, PA, and a resident of Daphne, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was a devoted husband, loving father, served his country in the US Air Force, was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and retired from Unisys Corporation. John is survived by his loving wife, Pat McKeown of Daphne;...
Alfred Walter McCoy, Jr.
Apr 15, 2018
Alfred Walter McCoy, Jr., age 66, a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was a Bible scholar, an avid golfer, and a big Alabama fan. He played basketball for South Alabama and was a great musician and singer. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Deborah D. McCoy of Fairhope; son, Benjamin C....
Martha Mae Jacobs
Apr 15, 2018
JACOBS FOLEY, ALABAMA Martha Mae Jacobs, age 79, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Martha was a longtime active member of Berean Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Thomas Jacobs of Foley, AL, children; Robert Terry (Janet) Jacobs of Bradenton, FL ,Glenda Faye (Bryan) Cox of Boonville,...
Travis LaShawn Smith
Apr 15, 2018
Travis LaShawn Smith, age 47, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Herndon and Hazel Smith; children: Synia Smith, Tayler Smith, Thailand Smith, and Jaden Smith; grandchildren: Demani Davis and Demari Davis; brothers: Terrell Smith and Tyron Smith; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be...
Larry Gaylord Kerr
Apr 13, 2018
Larry Gaylord Kerr May 13, 1942 - April 13, 2018 Native of Ferndale, Michigan and longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama. "The Iron Horse Legend" rode off on the "Highway To Heaven"at 75 years of age. Survived by his devoted wife, Carolyn Sue Carpenter and her 2 sons, Haden (Lana) Giddings and Chad (Natalie) Giddings and her 5 grandchildren, Caroline, Ellie,...
Gerald "Bert" Bertagnolli
Apr 13, 2018
Gerald Francis “Bert” Bertagnolli a long-time resident of Daphne, AL passed away peacefully Friday April 13, 2018 at the age of 84. Born on July 29, 1933 to Henry and Genevera, who were one of the founding families of the Italian colony in Daphne. He was the oldest of nine siblings, worked part-time as an advertising typesetter assisting in paying...
Michael ”JW Slyde” Eubanks
Apr 12, 2018
Michael Eubanks “JW Slyde”, age 69, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018.Michael spent most of his registered nursing career at several correction facilities in Alabama and California. He was a well-known musician in Mobile and Baldwin counties.He is survived by his wife, Julia Paul Eubanks of Fairhope; sons, Joe (Shannon) Koen of Denver, CO, Thomas Michael...
Jene William Owens, Sr.
Apr 11, 2018
Jene William Owens, Sr., “Pop”, age 93, a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janice W. Owens. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Owens Boone (Dan) of Fairhope; sons, Darren K. Owens (Darlene) of Daphne, and Jene W. Owens, Jr. (Stephanie) of Mobile; grandchildren: Katie Boone of...
Gene A. Cox
Apr 9, 2018
Gene A. Cox, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 9, 2018 in Fairhope, AL. Gene was born January 21, 1937 in Red Level, AL to Mack David Cox and Virla (Gorum) Cox. He graduated from Fairhope High School in 1955; spending one year at Auburn University before joining the Army in 1956 and serving for...
Delores "Dee" Marie Shaw
Apr 8, 2018
Delores “Dee” Marie Shaw, age 71, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018. Delores was preceded in death by her son, Jason Shaw; and parents, Guy and Phyliss Crone. She is survived by her husband, Hal Shaw; daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Mossotti; son, Jeff (Gayle) Shaw; grandchildren, Rachel and Samantha Mossotti, Aiden and Gavin Shaw; sister-in-law, Barb (Constantine)...
Glyn Gregorius
Apr 8, 2018
Glyn Daniel Gregorius, age 84, passed away on April 8, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, Glyn moved to Silverhill, Alabama as a child and settled in Fairhope in 1963. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church for over 50 years. He served in the Air Force and retired from civil service with the Department...
Mamie McCrary
Apr 8, 2018
Mamie Caroline (Stanford) McCrary, born November 22, 1937 in Selma, AL, died on April 8, 2018 in her adopted hometown of Fairhope, Alabama. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Robert D. McCrary of Fairhope; two sons, Robert D. McCrary, Jr., of Clemson, SC, and Michael D. McCrary of Vestavia Hills, AL; and two siblings, Shaffeur C....
Michele Bejna Williams
Apr 7, 2018
Michele Bejna Williams, age 49, a native of Oklahoma and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Michele was a loving wife and mother and member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Mobile. She was an active volunteer with various charitable organizations in Baldwin County and the Tampa area. Michele served on the board of Make...
Rosemary "Rosie" Aves Covington
Apr 6, 2018
Rosemary (Rosie) Covington as born on June 30th, 1942 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Frederic and Bernadette Smith. She was a graduate of St. Anne High School and Elkhart, Indiana School of Radiology. She married Lester W. Covington on February 8, 1964. Rosie is survived by her husband, Lester of 54 years, a son, Tony (Jacqueline), a daughter, Debbie, a...
Jerry Rex Walker
Apr 5, 2018
Jerry Rex Walker, age 77, resident of Elberta, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018. Jerry was a member of Orange Beach Presbyterian Church and a retired tugboat captain. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Marie Walker. Jerry is survived by a daughter, Cindy (Lavon) Ledkins of Foley; son, Rex (Jeanine) Walker of Summerdale; four grandchildren, Tina, December...
Charles E Black
Apr 4, 2018
Charles E Black, a resident of Fairhope, AL, died Wednesday, April 4th, at his home. He was 80. A native of Mobile, AL, Black served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Master Chief from the U.S. Coast Guard. Retiring at 42, he spent every day possible fishing at the Fairhope Pier, catching every mullet and flounder the bay...
Ann Stapleton Dent
Apr 4, 2018
Ann Stapleton Dent, age 78, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018, surrounded by her family at Thomas Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus B. and Rollie Stapleton; and her son, Douglas L. Dent. Ann is survived by her children, David Dent and Marcy Dent, both of Fairhope; her sister, Marilyn Cotten;...
James "Glen" Glennon Leighton
Apr 3, 2018
James Glennon (Glen) Leighton, age 79, died on April 3, 2018. A kind and gentle soul, loved by many family and friends, he was a longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama. He was predeceased by his parents, Philip and Rella Leighton of Fairhope. Raised in Mobile, he was a 1956 graduate of McGill Institute and attended Auburn University. He served six...
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