Obituaries

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

Nora Victoria Walker

Nora Victoria Walker

Feb 19, 2018

WAKLER ROBERTSDALE, ALABAMA Nora Victoria Walker, age 91, a resident of Robertsdale, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2018. Preceded in death by a grandson, Vince Rook and a great grandson, Brian Rook. Nora is survived by her sons; Larry Rook, Galen Walker, Terry Walker and Don Walker, grandchildren; Carey Rook, Kelly Rook Guzman, Chuck Walker , Chad Walker Carrie Tuberville,...

Vernon Ridings Pollard

Vernon Ridings Pollard

Feb 19, 2018

Vernon Ridings Pollard, age 53, a native of Mobile, and a longtime resident of Point Clear, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018. Vernon graduated from St. Luke’s Episcopal School and John Shaw High School. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He attended St. James Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edwin Pollard and...

Johnnie Chupek

Johnnie Chupek

Feb 19, 2018

Johnnie Heidelberg Chupek, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018. He was the founder of Fairhope Paint & Body Shop, established in 1963, and was a member of Eastern Shore Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Helen Curtis Chupek; son, Sidney John Chupek(Linda); daughter, Pamela Diana Chupek Lassister (Danny);five grandchildren;...

Joseph Frank Gravlee, Jr. MD

Joseph Frank Gravlee, Jr. MD

Feb 18, 2018

Joseph Frank Gravlee, Jr. MD, age 64, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. Joe was born in Opelika, Alabama on February 14, 1954. He was a graduate of The University of Alabama and Tufts Medical School, in Boston, MA. He received his ophthalmology training at The Eye Foundation in Birmingham, AL, and practiced ophthalmology in Fairhope...

William "Billy" Manders, III

William "Billy" Manders, III

Feb 18, 2018

William Percy “Billy” Manders, III, age 84, resident of Point Clear, AL, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, February 18, 2018. Mr. Manders was a graduate of McGill Institute and attended Spring Hill College. He pursued a career spanning over fifty years on the waterfront. He was passionate about his career and retired as a fifth generation Bar Pilot,...

Joseph Michael Tyson

Joseph Michael Tyson

Feb 16, 2018

Joseph Michael Tyson, age 33, resident of Theodore, AL, passed away February 16, 2018.Joseph was a loving father, son, and avid Alabama fan. He is survived by his father, Perry Tyson of Theodore; mother, Robin Worrell of Mobile; son, Jackson Liam Tyson of Daphne; mother of his child, Jessica Seelye of Daphne; aunts, uncles, cousins, and other loving family and...

Sean Michael McKay

Sean Michael McKay

Feb 16, 2018

MCKAY LOXLEY, ALABAMA   Sean Michael “Squirel”  McKay, Age 27, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Loxley, AL passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. Sean was an avid fisherman and loved his family and cooking. Survivors include his wife Ashly and their unborn child of Loxley, AL; parents, Steven and Cathy McKay of Gulf Shores, AL; mother...

Donald Ray Jordan

Donald Ray Jordan

Feb 16, 2018

Donald Ray Jordan, age 85, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018. Mr. Jordan was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alyce Jordan. He is survived by his stepson, Mark (Laura) Khachadoorian of Daphne; stepdaughter, Angelle Khachadoorian (Jim) Merriken of Montgomery; 3 grandchildren; other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Services will...

Reece Landis Johnson

Reece Landis Johnson

Feb 15, 2018

Reece Landis Johnson, age 17, a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018. Reece loved photography, film music and the arts. His smile was infectious. He is survived by his parents, Bryan and Susan Johnson of Silverhill; brother, Joey Johnson of Loxley; sister, Teresa Nicole Johnson of Opelika; grandmother, Antonya King of Silverhill; many other relatives, friends,...

Elaine Gilbertson

Elaine Gilbertson

Feb 12, 2018

Elaine Pepper Gilbertson, age 88, a native of Glens Falls, NY, and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. She was a strong military wife and mother of six. She was admired by all. She is preceded in death by her brother, Dr. Rollin Pepper. Survivors include her husband, James S. Gilbertson of Fairhope; her six children:...

Herbert Peter Shelton, Sr.

Herbert Peter Shelton, Sr.

Feb 12, 2018

Hebert Peter Shelton, Sr., age 84, resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Mr. Shelton retired from Teledyne Continental Motors. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of Port City Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Janet L. Shelton of Mobile, AL; children, Beth Brooks and Pete Shelton, Jr.; grandchildren, Blake, Tiffany,...

O'Neal Edward Frost

O'Neal Edward Frost

Feb 11, 2018

FROST CANTONMENT, FLORIDA O’Neal Edward Frost, age 97, a resident of Cantonment passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018. O’Neal was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and Our Lady of Bon Secour Catholic Church. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran where he was a Gunners Mate on the USS Mississippi for the length of his...

Edna "Jean" Hays

Edna "Jean" Hays

Feb 11, 2018

Edna “Jean” Hays, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018. Mrs. Hays was formerly of Black Rock, Arkansas and moved early in her life to Fairhope. She was a Ward Clerk at Thomas Hospital. She is preceded in death by sons, James Dale Brower and Robert Brower, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Hugh Hayes; sons, L.G....

Phillip Dean Noll

Phillip Dean Noll

Feb 11, 2018

Phillip Dean Noll Sr., age 76, from St. Louis, Missouri, and local resident of Gulf Shores, AL,passed away suddenly on Sunday February 11, 2018. He is survived by wife Karon Faye Nollalso of Gulf Shores: children Phillip Dean Noll Jr. of White Rock, NM, Thomas Andrew Noll ofRoseville, CA, David Bolen Smith of Lake St. Louis, MO, and Connie Marie...

Taney and Iris Brazeal

Taney and Iris Brazeal

Feb 10, 2018

Iris Celia (Stokes) Brazeal Fairhope, AL Iris Celia (Stokes) Brazeal, 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018. She was survived by less than a day by her husband of 63 years, Taney A Brazeal of Fairhope. She is survived by her children, Febe Iris (Brazeal) Wallace (Tom) of Lexington, KY and Taney Afton Brazeal Jr....

Rebecca Ann Byrd

Rebecca Ann Byrd

Feb 9, 2018

BYRD GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Rebecca “Becky” Rodgers Byrd, Age 88, of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away at her home on Friday, February 9, 2018. Mrs. Byrd was a retired educator, teaching for thirty-one years in Mobile and Baldwin counties. She is preceded in death by her parents, David D. Rodgers, Sr., and Bessie Gunter Rodgers, and her husband of twenty-six...

Jill Lyn Teumer

Jill Lyn Teumer

Feb 8, 2018

Jill Lyn Teumer, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. As a young woman she was a cheer leader for the Green Bay Packers. She was active in Mardi Gras Mystic Society. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Teumer and her parents. Survivors...

Glenda McGill

Glenda McGill

Feb 8, 2018

Glenda Turner McGill, age 67, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Thursday, February 08, 2018. Glenda was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores and also a member of the Orange Beach Lions Club. She is survived by her son, John Bradford (Libby) McGill of Auburn; daughter, Jennifer McKenzie McGill of Mobile; grandchildren: Molly Raines...

John Ballantyne

John Ballantyne

Feb 8, 2018

John William Ballantyne, age 82, a native of Philadelphia, PA and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. He was a graduate of Germantown Academy and attended Temple University. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope; and served with the Baptist International Mission Board; and was a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan. He is survived...

Harold Robinson

Harold Robinson

Feb 7, 2018

Harold Chalmers Robinson, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 07, 2018. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. He was a member and a Deacon Emeritus of Fairhope Christian Church. Mr. Robinson was Co-Chairman of Property Committee, a former Coach of Pawpaw’s Cowgirls softball team, a member of the American Legion...