Obituaries

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

Colonel Harry Holt Moreland

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

James Anthony Ghio

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...