Obituaries

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

Lawrence Douglas Tisdell

Lawrence Douglas Tisdell

Mar 15, 2018

Lawrence Douglas Tisdell, age 70, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018. Lawrence was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he retired from Bellsouth in 2000.  He loved to ride his Harley, restore old cars, hunting and fishing.He is survived by his son, Larry Tisdell (Shelly) of Daphne; daughter, Rebecca “Jo” Traveis (Mitch) of...

Gregory Zielinski

Gregory Zielinski

Mar 13, 2018

Gregory Brian Zielinski, Sr. age 42, a resident of Daphne, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. He served in the U.S. Army as a Communication Specialist; and was an avid disc golf player and Michigan and Auburn football fan. Gregory loved the Lord and his children. He is survived by his sons, Gregory Brian Zielinski, Jr. of Daphne and Alek...

Raymond Earl Lanier

Raymond Earl Lanier

Mar 13, 2018

LANIER FOLEY, ALABAMA Raymond Earl Lanier, age 73, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018.  He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Lanier. Survivors include his sister, Violet Wallace of Foley; two brothers, Jerry Lanier of Robertsdale, AL., Johnny Lanier of Grand Bay, AL., two step daughters, one granddaughter, Elizabeth McKnight and other grandchildren,...

Eulalia Jeane Ballou

Eulalia Jeane Ballou

Mar 13, 2018

BALLOU FOLEY, ALABAMA Eulalia Jeanne Brookes Ballou, age 86, a resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Eulalia retired as a Registered Nurse from South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, graduated from Bishop State Jr. College with an Associate Degree in nursing at the age of 52. Preceded in death by her husband, George Edward Brookes. She is survived...

Richard Steiner, Jr.

Richard Steiner, Jr.

Mar 12, 2018

Richard Steiner, Jr., aged 67, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away March 12, 2018 following a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Dick spent his childhood in Monmouth County, NJ, and attended college and graduate school at The University of Pennsylvania where he received a Bachelor of Arts in history, as well as a Master of Business Administration from The Wharton...

Mary Stelly

Mary Stelly

Mar 12, 2018

Mary Kathleen Flynn Stelly, age 54, passed away surrounded by her family on March 12, 2018. A dedicated, loving wife, mother and grandmother, she leaves behind her father, Sidney Flynn, of Lafayette, LA; her devoted high school sweetheart, Dr. Terry Stelly, of Mobile, AL; sons, Colin, of Mobile, AL and Drew, and wife Lauren, of Prairieville, LA; daughters, Loren and...

James "Rex" Herman

James "Rex" Herman

Mar 9, 2018

James “Rex” Herman, age 68, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018.   Rex was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Navy and worked in the Corp of Engineers.   He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mary Herman.   He is survived by his brother, Peyton Herman (Mari); niece Kelly Annan (Brian); nephews, Johnny...

Alice Philipp Laubenthal

Alice Philipp Laubenthal

Mar 8, 2018

Alice Philipp Laubenthal, age 81, born October 17, 1936 in Frisco City, and a longtime resident of Spanish Fort, passed away March 8, 2018 surrounded by her devoted husband and children. She graduated from Murphy High School in 1956.  After high school, Alice attended business school and began her career as a secretary at ADDSCO, where she met the love...

Fred H. Kichler

Fred H. Kichler

Mar 7, 2018

KICHLER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Fred H. Kichler, age 98, a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his home. Fred was born on October 18, 1919 to Martin and Elsie Kichler. He was the oldest of seven children. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be missed by all that knew him....

Dr. C. Douglas Harrell, Jr.

Dr. C. Douglas Harrell, Jr.

Mar 5, 2018

Dr. C. Douglas Harrell, Jr. age 84, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Monday, March 05, 2018. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 until 1960 as a Sonarman. From 1952 to 1956 he was on active duty and served aboard the USS Patrol Craft Escort 874 and USS Haas Destroyer Escort 424. He was discharged in 1960...

Thomas J. Marallo, Sr. "Judge"

Thomas J. Marallo, Sr. "Judge"

Mar 5, 2018

Thomas J. Marallo, Sr. “Judge”, passed away peacefully in his home on March 5, 2018. He was 86 years old. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1955. He was a dedicated Police Officer with the Eastchester Police Department from 1959 until his retirement in 1995. He is predeceased by his parents, Antonio and Louise Marallo;...

Lois Mae Loomer

Lois Mae Loomer

Mar 4, 2018

Lois Mae Loomer, age 77, passed away March 4, 2018 at The Brennity Assisted Living Center in Daphne. Lois was born in Two Harbors, MN. to Richard and Mabel Tranah. She was a resident of Two Harbors, MN, Gillette, WY, Silver Bay, MN, and Mulege, Mexico.  Lois was a registered Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, MN, Campbell County...

Dillon March

Dillon March

Mar 3, 2018

Dillon Taylor March, age 95, passed away Saturday March 3, 2018. Dillon was a native of Mobile and a lifelong resident of Mobile and Point Clear Mr. March’s career as an architect is well known in Mobile for such projects as the renovations of the Government Street Presbyterian Church and Barton Academy. His work in development and construction of the...

William James Pfeiffer

William James Pfeiffer

Mar 3, 2018

PFEIFFER FOLEY, AL. William James Pfeiffer, Jr., age 83, a native of Cleveland, OH and a resident of Foley, AL passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Mr. Pfeiffer was a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant , a member of the Foley Senior Center Pinochle Club, a  parishioner of St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church and a member of the Knights...

Thomas "Tommy" David Russo

Thomas "Tommy" David Russo

Mar 3, 2018

Thomas David Russo, age 56, passed away suddenly on March 3, 2018. Tommy was born in New Orleans and grew up in Metairie, La. He graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School and Louisiana State University where he received a degree in Broadcast Journalism. He was employed by WPMI-TV in Mobile, Alabama. The outpouring of love from those he worked with...

Dorothy "Dotsie" Green Walter

Dorothy "Dotsie" Green Walter

Mar 1, 2018

Dorothy (Dotsie) Virginia G. Walter 57, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL. passed away March 1, 2018.  In 1960, she was born in Mobile, AL. to Mary H. Green and Charles B. Green. Dotsie spent most of her life in Lewisburg, PA. and Mifflinburg, PA, before moving home to Alabama.  She graduated from Lewisburg High School and attended Bloomsburg State...

Mae Kunz

Mae Kunz

Mar 1, 2018

With great sadness, the family of Mae Cunningham Kunz (formerly of Leroy, Alabama) announces her death at the age of 90 years on Thursday, March 1, 2018. Mae was born in Cunningham, Alabama, the third of eight children. Mae attended St. Lawrence Catholic Church and was a member of Visitation Catholic Church in Jackson, AL. She is preceded in death...

Curtis Robertson Clark

Curtis Robertson Clark

Feb 25, 2018

Curtis Robertson Clark was born in Mobile, January 31, 1977. He passed away February 25, 2018 from a long battle with cancer. He was born to Susie and H.C. (Robbie) Robertson. He was preceded in death by his natural father. He was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Bobbie Buerger Robertson, aunt, Leslie Robertson, half-sister, Shannon Robertson, and uncle,...

Kirk Allan Boothe

Kirk Allan Boothe

Feb 24, 2018

Kirk Allan Boothe, age 61, a native of Schenectady, New York and a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, February 24th, 2018. Kirk was born on May 31st, 1956 to Donald and Joan Foley Boothe in Painesville, Ohio. He attended Niskayuna High School from 1970-1974, where he excelled in athletics, participating in wrestling (sectional champion 1974), track...

Clifford Street, Sr.

Clifford Street, Sr.

Feb 20, 2018

Clifford Martin Street, Sr., age, 77, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope where he taught Sunday school for 23 years and also served as a Deacon and Deacon Emeritus. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather. He was a farmer in Baldwin County for...