Obituaries

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

Lacretia Stewart

Lacretia Stewart

Mar 30, 2018

Lacretia L. Stewart, age 68, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 in Bay Minette.  Lacretia was active in the Reunion Activities Group of Fairhope high School Class of 68’. She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Stewart of Bay Minette; step-daughter, Shelley Piraino of Silverhill; step-son, Raymond Stewart of New York; seven grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and numerous other...

Pastor Johnny Lee Talley

Pastor Johnny Lee Talley

Mar 28, 2018

Pastor Johnny “Pop” Lee Talley, age 68, a native of Baldwin County and a resident of Daphne departed this life peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on March 28, 2018. He was born to the late Willie Andrew Talley and the late Johnnie Mac Irvin Curry of Daphne, AL on March 28, 1950. He was preceded in death...

Florence Roberta Talley

Florence Roberta Talley

Mar 24, 2018

Florence R. Talley, age 68, a native or Mobile and a resident of Daphne, passed away, Saturday, March 24, 2018, at home with her family at her bedside. She is survived by her husband: Pastor Johnny Talley of Daphne; 1 step-daughter: Regina Hughes of Columbia, SC: 3 grandchildren: Jamar, Ketawan, Saphawni; 1 great-grandchild: Mason; 2 sisters: Judy (Sam) Bradley and...

Charles "Charlie" Ewing

Charles "Charlie" Ewing

Mar 23, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Luther Ewing, age 47, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, Leon Ewing and brother, Barry Ewing. Survivors include his son, Cody Ewing; mother, Lois Ewing, both of Foley; uncle, Mund Hanson of Daphne; aunt, Mary Richerson (Eugene) of Bon Secour; other relatives and friends. Funeral...

Arthur "Hop" Allen, Jr.

Arthur "Hop" Allen, Jr.

Mar 22, 2018

Arthur “Hop” Allen, Jr., age 91, a longtime resident of Fairhope since 1957, quietly died at home surrounded by loved ones, on March 22, 2018. He was an active and longtime member of the Fairhope United Methodist Church and a Past Worshipful Master of the Masonic Greeno Lodge #598. He was a Veteran serving in World War II as a...

Virginia Ruth Turner

Virginia Ruth Turner

Mar 22, 2018

TURNER FOLEY, ALABAMA Virginia Ruth Turner, age 89, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Turner. Ruth is survived by her sons, James E. Smith, Jr. of Loxley, Jerry Smith of Foley, AL., one granddaughter, three great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Ruth’s Life...

Jonathan Walker Fuller

Jonathan Walker Fuller

Mar 21, 2018

FULLER LILLIAN, ALABAMA Jonathan Walker Fuller, age 63, a resident of Lillian, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 . He served in the U.S. Marines Corps. From 1974-1978. Was with the Alexander City AL. Police Department for 3years and he served with the Washington D.C. Department for 25 years and 10 days. Survivors include his wife of 40 years Sandra...

Daniel Paul Sheehy

Daniel Paul Sheehy

Mar 21, 2018

SHEEHY FOLEY, ALABAMA Daniel Paul Sheehy, age 82, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2018. Dan was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of Knights of Columbus, member of V.F.W.  American Legion, and St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church.  A 1954 Graduate of Central Catholic , he coached two High School PA State  Ice Hockey Championship teams  1977...

Dewey Leon Littleton

Dewey Leon Littleton

Mar 20, 2018

Dewey Leon Littleton, age 62, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1993; he was a veteran of Desert Storm. Dewey was an avid Alabama Fan and a photographer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Barbara Littleton. Survivors include his sister, Tammie...

Clinton "Clint" Dean Bonikowske

Clinton "Clint" Dean Bonikowske

Mar 19, 2018

BONIKOWSKE SUMMERDALE, ALABAMA Clinton “Clint” Dean Bonikowske, age 42, a resident of Summerdale, AL passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Clint was a U.S. Navy Veteran, spent his life helping others, loved his family unconditionally. He is survived by his wife, Felissa Bonikowske , daughters; Stacey Treadwell and Jennifer Treadwell all of Summerdale, AL. (father), David and Marian Bonikowske of...

Drew Phillip Harrison

Drew Phillip Harrison

Mar 19, 2018

HARRISON ELBERTA, ALABAMA Drew Phillip Harrison, age 21, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Drew loved gaming on the internet. He will be missed by all who knew him. Flying high! He is survived by his mother, Vanessa Wright of Elberta, sisters; Destiny Heaven Harrison and Kurstin Harrison of Lillian; Maternal Grandparents, Patricia and William...

Albert Sydney (Bebo) Klyce, III

Albert Sydney (Bebo) Klyce, III

Mar 18, 2018

Albert Sydney (Bebo) Klyce, III, a native of Gadsden and longtime resident of Point Clear, AL passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Bebo was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Klyce, his parents, Albert Sydney Klyce II and Kathleen Wynn Klyce. Bebo is survived by his wife Beverly Pugh Klyce; children Tommy Klyce (Claire), of Magnolia, Springs, Debbie...

Ann Haas Cox

Ann Haas Cox

Mar 17, 2018

July 31, 1934 – March 17, 2018 Ann Haas Cox, a longtime resident of Mobile and Fairhope, Alabama, passed away at her home in Fairhope on March 17, 2018. Her death was caused by complications from Parkinson’s disease.  Ann was born in Mobile. She was the daughter of the late Edward Horst Haas and the late Mary Agnes Johnston. She...

Joseph Earl Bertagnolli, Sr.

Joseph Earl Bertagnolli, Sr.

Mar 16, 2018

Joseph Earl Bertagnolli, Sr., age 89, native and resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018. Mr. Bertagnolli was a member and usher at Christ the King Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Sandell; and brother, Oliver Bertagnolli, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Catherine Bertagnolli of Spanish...

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...