Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
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...
Olivia Taite Callison
Dec 8, 2017
Olivia Taite Callison, age 18, a resident of Daphne, passed away December 8, 2017. Olivia's life was driven by her love for Jesus and others. Serving at Trinity Family Church and the church's Youth Enrichment Program, Deep Rootz, was her heart's delight. She touched so many lives wherever she went. She loved well, and her joyful spirit warmed every soul...
Cletter Lord Wellborn
Dec 8, 2017
WELLBORNELBERTA, ALABMACletter Lord Wellborn, Age 86, a native of Baker, Florida and a resident of Elberta, Alabama died on Friday, December 8, 2017 at a local hospital. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Oscar Lord and her second husband, H.M. Wellborn; a son, Clinton Lord; two granddaughters, Racheal Lord and Amy Gardner; and a brother, Robert Millines....
Kitty Knapp Broach
Dec 7, 2017
Kitty Knapp Broach, age 73, died on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Kitty received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Alabama and her Master’s degree from the University of Alabama. She worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for many years with USA Medical Center and Mobile Infirmary. Kitty will be lovingly remembered by her...
Jane Sheehan
Dec 6, 2017
Jane Heard Sheehan, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, December 06, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, William J. Sheehan, Jr., parents, Wilbur and Jessie Heard of Mt. Vernon, AL, sister, Anne H. Brown of Corcoran, CA, and brother, Francis A. Becker of Chickasaw, AL. Mrs. Sheehan is survived by her daughter, Shirley A. Sheehan of...
Clyde Monroe
Dec 5, 2017
Clyde Howell Monroe, age 69, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Clyde was U.S. Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Monroe of Fairhope; daughter, Sherry Monroe Jackson and husband, Dylan of Carrollton, GA; son, Shannon Monroe and wife, Angie of Villa Rica, GA; stepsons, Josh Nelson of Orange Beach and Shane...
Enrique Marquez
Dec 4, 2017
MARQUEZ FOLEY, ALABAMA Enrique Marquez, age 65, a native of Texas, and a resident of Foley, AL, for over 44 years, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017. Enrique was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Olivia Marquez of...
Janice Hester Weston
Dec 1, 2017
Janice Hester Weston, age 74, resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, December 01, 2017. Janice was the former owner of Fairhope Bowling Center. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Weston of Fairhope; daughter, Leticia W. (Todd) Teal of Foley, AL; grandchildren, Krystina Holland of Albertville, AL, Mikel Teal of Foley, AL, Raymond Teal of Lillian, AL; great grandson, Liam...
Joseph "Billy" Garner
Dec 1, 2017
Joseph “Billy” Garner, 90, a native of Baldwin County and resident of Fairhope for over 87 years passed away December 1, 2017. He was born June 14, 1927 in Bay Minette, Alabama. He is predeceased by his parents, Andrew Jackson and Martha Ann Della Brown Garner, as well as his older siblings, Abbie, Ila, Cleo, Obie, Homer and Carey Garner. ...
Lula "Mart" Wood
Nov 29, 2017
Lula “Mart” Martin Wood, age 91, a resident of Montrose, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. She was an honorary member of the Montrose Historic Preservation Society and Montrose Garden Club. The family would like to thank Amy Patton and Georgia Brown with Community Hospice, along with her amazing caregivers, Audrey Moore, Audre Burress, and Mary Draine. She is preceded...
Margaret M. Colville
Nov 29, 2017
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Another saint was added to the heavenly role on November 29, 2017 with the death of Margaret Moore Colville. Born during hard times prior to the Great Depression and the beginning of the Dust Bowl, Margaret enjoyed a wonderful and loving childhood with her brothers, John Brantley...
Larry Torbert
Nov 29, 2017
Larry Kenneth Torbert, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Larry was born in Mobile, AL on October 27, 1945 to Homer Morrison Torbert and Sammie Florentine Junkin Torbert and grew up in Theodore, AL. He was a member of Theodore First Baptist for 38 years. In 1988 he and his wife moved to Fairhope...
Vernon Lee Young
Nov 26, 2017
YOUNG LILLIAN, ALABAMA Vernon Lee Young, age 73, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. Vernon served in the Air Force for 20 years, was member of Berean Baptist Church for 38 years, and an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors. Preceded in death by his brother, Dewayne Young,two sisters; Barbara Jean Chatham and Dorothy Ward....
Florence M. Potter
Nov 25, 2017
Florence M. Potter, age 89, a longtime resident of Fairhope, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. Raised in Ozark, Alabama and a longtime resident of Fairhope, she recently resided at the Robertsdale Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. She was an active member of the Fish River Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Potter (March...
Leo Gilheart
Nov 24, 2017
Leo Gilheart, age 85, native of Barnwell, AL, resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017. Mr. Gilheart was the retired Chief of Police for Fairhope Police Department. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Leah Gilheart; and son, Kip Gilheart. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Emily Gilheart of Foley, AL; daughter, Marla...
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