Obituaries

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

Mary "Mickey" Cleverdon

Mary "Mickey" Cleverdon

Sep 13, 2018

Mary “Mickey” Brobston Cleverdon, of Point Clear, Alabama, passed away on September 13, 2018, at the age of 85. Mickey is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, John Cleverdon, her sister Linnie Mae Griffis, her brother Ed Brobston, her children Jo Ann (Neal) Yates, Geoffrey Cleverdon, Edwin (Amy) Cleverdon, and John (Beverly) Cleverdon, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Betty Ann Billings

Betty Ann Billings

Sep 8, 2018

Betty Ann Billings, 90 years of age, of Roanoke, Virginia formerly of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 at Raleigh Court Rehab Facility. Betty was the daughter of the late Arthur and Gladys Wagner. She was the oldest of four siblings and was preceded in death by her two brothers, Walter and Richard Wagner. She was also...

Robert Nelson

Robert Nelson

Sep 8, 2018

Robert Donald Nelson, age 85, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Fairhope. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. Robert was member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, active member of the Knights of Columbus and avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by a son, Perry S. Nelson. Robert is survived by his...

Maxine Wilson Ward

Maxine Wilson Ward

Sep 6, 2018

Maxine Wilson Ward, age 82, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. Maxine was the co-owner and operator of Max’s Restaurant for 22 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Rickie Ward. She is survived by her daughters, Janet (Chris) Childress, Lynn Ward, both of Fairhope; son, Ronnie Ward; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1...

Frances Jay Shipley

Frances Jay Shipley

Sep 6, 2018

Frances Jay Shipley, 91, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018.   She is survived by her sons: Dr. Charles F. Shipley III (Kaye) of Columbia, SC, Michael J. Shipley (Renee) of Satsuma, AL, and Richard M. Shipley (Dee) of Tavares, FL; grandson Fred Shipley IV (Vanessa) of Lexington, SC; granddaughters Jennifer Kyser (Blake) of Satsuma, AL...

Evelyn Bell Bailey

Evelyn Bell Bailey

Sep 5, 2018

Evelyn B. Bailey, age 82, a native of Buena Vista, Virginia and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Evelyn was a strong and lovely woman who loved the Lord, her children and grandchildren.  She was a great role model for the women in her life.  She will be missed. She is preceded in death by...

Willie Frank Allen

Willie Frank Allen

Sep 3, 2018

Willie Frank Allen, age 83, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. Willie was a lifetime painter.He is preceded in death by his parents, JC and Ruby Allen; sisters, Dorothy Lanihan, Frances Sparks, Ann Kralik; brother, Charles C. Allen. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Norma Gene Allen of Fairhope; children, Jeanelle Allen Nelson...

Lester Freeman Alexander

Lester Freeman Alexander

Sep 3, 2018

  Lester Freeman Alexander, age 89, a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018  at William F. Green State Veterans          Home in Bay Minette. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church and the former owner of Jerry’s Famous Footwear. Lester is survived by his son, Jerry (Peggy) Alexander of Daphne,...

Nancy Catherine Peyer

Nancy Catherine Peyer

Sep 1, 2018

PEYER GULF SHORES, AL Nancy Catherine Peyer, age 66, a native of Indiana, and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL., passed away Saturday September 1, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Nancy was the owner and operator for 41 years of Sea-N-Suds Restaurant in Gulf Shores, AL. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all...

Michael "Mike" Ford

Michael "Mike" Ford

Aug 29, 2018

Michael “Mike” Aloysius Ford, Sr. age 82, resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Mike was born in Mobile, AL, the second of three sons of Mabel Wall and Thomas Allison Ford, Sr.  He attended McGill Institute and Spring Hill College, the latter having bestowed its highest alumni honor, the Ignatian Award for Service upon him several...

Florence Everett Smith

Florence Everett Smith

Aug 29, 2018

Florence Everett Smith, age 95, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, August29, 2018. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Smith; daughter, B.K. Keith; and grandsons, Benji Smith, Chris Smith. She is survived by her children, Lloyd Smith of Fairhope, Ted Smith (Joy) of Fairhope, Emmie Prewett of Bay Minette, Mitchell Smith (Cheryl) of LaPlace, LA, Marshall...

Charles Coulter Allen, Sr.

Charles Coulter Allen, Sr.

Aug 27, 2018

Charles Coulter Allen, Sr., age 82, born in Troy, Alabama and long time resident of Fairhope passed away, Monday, August 27, 2018. He served from the US Air Force from 1954 – 1962 and then retired from the Army National Guard in 1996 with a total of 27 years of military service. Charles left the US Air Force in 1962...

Judy Diane McCrory

Judy Diane McCrory

Aug 26, 2018

Judy Diane McCrory of Fairhope, Alabama, died on August 26, 2018. She was 75. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Vance McCrory, her son Davis, daughter Beth (Ken) Robbins, and sons Bart (Ginny) and Daniel (Lauren), and grandchildren Kendra and Lauren Robbins, Virginia and Ward McCrory, and Maris, Davis, Mac, and Norah McCrory, and many other...

William Earl Coleman

William Earl Coleman

Aug 26, 2018

William Earl Coleman, age 81, a native of Pensacola, FL. and a resident of Silverhill, passed away, Sunday, August 26, 2018. He is preceded in death by his son, William Earl Coleman, Jr. William loved to hunt, fish and was a Florida Gator’s Fan. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Coleman of Silverhill; daughter, Mollie (Mitch)...

Mary Stanley McKeever

Mary Stanley McKeever

Aug 25, 2018

Mary Stanley McKeever, age 86, resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. Mary was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. McKeever. Mary is survived by four daughters, Mary Lou (Tommy) Johnson of Birmingham,Cindy M. (Don) LaCoste of Ocean Springs, MS; Sherrie L. McKeever of Fairhope, Marlene M....

John Franklin Lazzari, Sr.

John Franklin Lazzari, Sr.

Aug 23, 2018

John Franklin Lazzari, Sr., age 81, a lifelong resident of Belforest, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the home he built with love with his wife Ruth of 58 years.  John farmed and raised cattle, and it continued to be his passion until the end. He was a US Army National Guard Veteran and a lifelong member of...

Barbara Ruth Hart

Barbara Ruth Hart

Aug 23, 2018

HART FOLEY, ALABAMA Barbara Ruth Hart, age 86, a resident of Foley, AL., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, August 23, 2018. Barbara was a member of Perdido Beach Baptist Church, Perdido Beach, AL. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. Barbara was a former resident...

Doris Barfield Cronin

Doris Barfield Cronin

Aug 22, 2018

Doris Barfield Cronin, age 92, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Doris was a member of First Baptist Church and graduate of University of South Alabama. She was a writer and a contestant in Mrs. Senior Mobile and Baldwin County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Cronin, Sr.; and great grandson, Justin Wainwright....

John Andrew Fuselier

John Andrew Fuselier

Aug 21, 2018

John Andrew Fuselier, age 87, a native of Louisiana and a resident of Daphne passed away, Tuesday, August 21, 2018. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a recipient of the Air Force Commendation Metal for Meritorious Achievement, and was a pilot for Eastern Airlines. John is preceded in death by his parents, John & Annie...

Patricia Ruth Boyett

Patricia Ruth Boyett

Aug 20, 2018

BOYETT FOLEY, AL. Patricia Fulton Boyett  (6/29/29 - 8/20/18) The Lord, our God, and Jesus, called Pat to Heaven. She was 89 years old and had been married to her husband, Gene for 69 years. Pat is preceded in death by four children and a granddaughter. She missed them and now joins them in Heaven. Pat’s home was Atlanta, GA....