Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Steven J. Delker
Jan 1, 2018
Steven J. Delker, age 71, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. He was a graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, TN and Centre College of Danville, KY. He retired from Banking in Henderson, KY and moved to Fairhope in 2000. He was active in Flotilla 36 United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Fairhope Yacht Club,...
Alton Johnson
Jan 1, 2018
Alton Maurice Johnson, age 74, a native of Tennessee and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Carol Johnson of Fairhope; sons, Ron Johnson and Michael Johnson, both Athens, AL; brother, Bill Johnson (Annette); sister, Evelyn Thomas of IL; nephew, Robert Malecek (Debby) of Dover, Delaware; and many other...
Rosalea Stewart
Dec 31, 2017
STEWART ELBERTA, ALABAMA Rosalea Stewart, age 84, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed peacefully surrounded by her family at her Sandy Creek home, Sunday, December 31, 2017. Rosalea was a devoted wife, loving mother, and the daughter of the late Jewel and Rose Jones. She loved to decorate cakes, crocheting, caring for her family and was a member of Pleasant...
Fred G. Mott, Jr.
Dec 30, 2017
Fred G. Mott, Jr, age 55 of Foley, Alabama, originally from Grove Hill, Alabama, died Saturday, December 30th, 2017, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kay Raffield Coleman, and Fred G. Mott, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Jackie Pierce Mott, brothers Henry (Carol) Mott of Silverhill, Jonathan Mott of Elberta, a sister...
John David Champion, Jr.
Dec 28, 2017
John David Champion Jr, age 82, of Silverhill, AL, formerly of Selma, AL, died Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was a kind and giving man and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents, John David Champion, Sr. and Nellie Mae Harvell Champion; sister, Vera Mae Kirk; son-in-law, Nick Marter;...
Katherine Poer
Dec 26, 2017
Katherine Cleveland Poer, age 83, native of Birmingham and a longtime resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 in Gulf Shores. Katherine was a 30 year member of Lagoon Baptist Church and a member of the Retired Nurses and the South Alabama Senior Travelers. She retired as an RN from Princeton Hospital, Birmingham with 20 years of...
Carolyn Neal McConnell
Dec 26, 2017
Carolyn Neal McConnell, age 68, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael John McConnell, Sr and parents, Casey Adams & Dorothy Adams. She is survived by her son, Michael John McConnell Jr. (Michelle); daughters, Laura McConnell Blackmon (Bradley) and Candace Neal McConnell, all of Foley; grandchildren: Michael...
Barbara Ann Gabel
Dec 24, 2017
Barbara Ann Lazzari Gabel, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 24, 2017. She was born in Belforest to a large Italian farm family. She married Ernest “Buddy” Gabel, Jr in 1953 at Christ the King Catholic Church. It was the beginning of a love affair that lasted 64 years, 6 months, and 18 days. She devoted herself...
Herbert ELLIS
Dec 23, 2017
DAPHNE, ALABAMAELLISHerbert Ellis Jr., Age 67, a resident of Daphne, Alabama passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was a long time member of Summerdale Church of Christ, he was employed with Terminix Pest Control for twenty years. He was an avid Alabama fan and loved gardening.He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Rita G. Ellis of Daphne,...
Arthur Richard Smith
Dec 22, 2017
Arthur Richard Smith, age 78, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. Arthur was a U.S. Army veteran and a long shoreman. He is survived by his wife, Hannah Smith; daughter, Sherri Patrice Smith; son, Richard R. Smith, all of Fairhope, AL; sisters, Barbara Bloxton of Chicago, IL, Carol Shoots of Fairhope, AL; brother, Terry Smith of...
Jimmie Foreman
Dec 21, 2017
Jimmie Carol Foreman, age 76, a native of Bell, CA a resident of Daphne, passed away December 21, 2017. He was the owner and operator for J.C.F. and Associates, an architectural pre-cast business, for 35 years in Orange, CA. He is survived by his partner Barbara Harris of Daphne and step-brother Peter Kraft of Banning, CA; numerous cousins and many...
Ray Anthony Adams, Sr.
Dec 21, 2017
ADAMS ELBERTA, ALABAMA Ray Anthony Adams, Sr., age 70, a resident of Elberta passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. Survivors include his wife of 30years, Kathy Adams, two daughters; Lillie Michelle Adams, Rachel Adams, two sons; Ray Anthony Adams, Jr., John Adams all of Elberta. Grandchildren; Lexy, Lillie Grace, Raelynn, Gunther, Knox, brother; Larry (Jackie) Dees of Mobile, AL sister;...
Michael Tavarc Cravatt
Dec 20, 2017
Michael Tavarc “Chip” Cravatt Michael Tavarc “Chip” Cravatt, born May 14, 1941 in Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on December 20, 2017 in Elberta, AL at the Diamond C Ranch, the home he loved for the past 20 years. He is preceded in death by his Father, Michael Vincent Cravatt Sr (1908 – 1954) and three brothers, Michael Charles “Chuck”...
Martha Frances Scott
Dec 20, 2017
Martha Frances Scott, age 103, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was a longtime member of Fairhope United Methodist Church and volunteer at Thomas Hospital. She was a remarkable seamstress, loved to paint and garden. Her family will remember her beautiful birthday cakes. Martha was active in the Montevallo PTA, Band Boosters, Garden...
Charles Ernest Kichler
Dec 20, 2017
KICHLER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Charles Ernest Kichler, age 84, a native and lifelong resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Worked his whole life as a sweet potato farmer. Preceded in death by one great grandson, Hayden Caldwell. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Joan Kichler of Elberta, daughter; Janice K. (George) Woerner of...
Joseph Francis Wiest
Dec 17, 2017
Joseph Francis Wiest, III. Entered Heaven’s Gate on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 14, 1939. Joseph was the beloved Husband of Carol Ann Wiest (nee Gleadall) for 58 Years. He is also survived by his dearest Sister, Elizabeth Ann Wiest. He was the adored Father of Caroljo Ann Zimmerman, Sherri Marie Hammer, Joseph Francis Wiest,...
Harold Lloyd Russell
Dec 16, 2017
Harold Lloyd Russell, born in Fayette County, Alabama to parents John W. and Zora P. Russell, married to Alice Bullock Russell, lost his valiant fight with cancer on December 16, 2017. Harold and Alice spent every possible moment together with the same interests in life. Harold graduated from Murphy High School and attended Spring Hill College and University of Maryland,...
Beverly Thompson Swanson
Dec 15, 2017
Beverly Elizabeth Thompson Swanson, known as “Queen Bee”, age 69, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 in Mobile. She was a native of Conyers, GA and a resident of Fairhope. Beverly was very active in a women’s mystic society in Fairhope, AL and was a former employee of AT&T with over 25 years of service. Beverly was preceded in death...
Darcy Ann Somervill
Dec 11, 2017
Darcy Ann Somervill, age 62, resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017. Darcy loved her two Shih Tzu dogs, gardening, and traveling. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, John W. Somervill of Orange Beach, AL; son, Charles William (Morgana) Somervill of Ashville, NC; daughter, Laura (Griff) Ocker of Portland, OR; sisters, Carrie Rocke...
Leo Jacob
Dec 11, 2017
Leo Jacob, age 84, a resident of Daphne, went to heaven on Monday, December 11, 2017. He was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on June 10, 1933. He moved to Mobile with his parents Lillie Mae and John F. Miller where he attended Little Flower. Leo graduated from McGill Institute in 1951. He is a member of the McGill-Toolen Athletic Hall...
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