Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Brian Gregory Hatch
Jan 10, 2018
HATCH VALLEY HEAD, ALABAMA Brian Gregory Hatch, age 80, a native of Woodsville, NH and a resident of Canterbury, NH, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents; Howard and Dorothy Hatch, brother; Roland Hatch and sisters, Theo Stockman and Betsy Dole. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Hinkelmann Hatch of Canterbury, NH, brothers- in-laws;...
Walter Frank Bates, Jr.
Jan 10, 2018
BATES ELBERTA, AL Walter Frank Bates, Jr., age 86, resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Mr. Bates was a former chapter commander of DAV, member of Church of Christ, and a lifetime member of the VFW. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara Bates and Audrey Rorabacher; sons, James Bates, Alan Bates, Joseph Bates, Brian Bates;...
Joseph C. Garrett
Jan 9, 2018
Joseph Carl Garrett, age 85, a native and life-long resident of Belforest, passed away January 9, 2018 at home, with his wife, Ruth, by his side. He was born at home, to Daisy and Malcolm Garrett. In 1952 Joe joined the Navy and served on the USS Helena where he formed friendships that still hold fast today. In 1954, Joe...
Kenneth "Ken" L Knutsen
Jan 8, 2018
Kenneth L. Knutsen, born in Seattle, WA and a longtime resident of Fairhope went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2018. Ken is survived by his wife, Cheryl Akins Knutsen; his three children, Kristine Karol (Brad) Taylor, Karlene Kay Knutsen, Kreig Kenneth Knutsen; grandchildren, Johnathan Joseph Nichols, Bethany Noreen Lee; brother, Laurence Alan (Barbara) Knutsen and...
Edward M Rodriguez
Jan 7, 2018
GULF SHORES, AL – Edward M. Rodriguez, 56, died peacefully on January 7, 2018, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola following a brief illness. Mr. Rodriguez resided in Gulf Shores where he served as President/CEO of the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber. A native of Miami, FL, he grew up in Miami Shores, attending Miami Country Day School and Deerborne High School. ...
Michele T HANSON
Jan 6, 2018
HANSON DAPHNE, ALABAMA Michele T. Hanson , Age 51, a native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Daphne, AL went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Michele worked for the City of Daphne for the last 23 years and was involved in her community. She was a Charter...
Wilbur Havel, Sr.
Jan 5, 2018
Wilbur E. Havel, Sr., Age 93, a lifelong resident of Silverhill, AL passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at a local hospital. He was a member of Fairhope Christian Church. Deacon Emeritus and a WW II Army Veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Havel is survived by his wife, Addie Louise Havel of Silverhill, AL; one son, Wilbur...
Melvin Wilson
Jan 4, 2018
Melvin Eugene Wilson, age 69, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. Melvin proudly volunteered in the United States Army through two tours in Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star. He was a longtime employee of GAF Building Materials in Mobile. Melvin is survived by his wife, Ginny Wilson of Spanish Fort; daughters Cinda (Henry)...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Smith
Jan 2, 2018
Jacqueline “Jackie” Faye Smith, age 62, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Jackie was a member of Jubilee Baptist Church and of the Ya Ya Club. She is survived by her husband, Richard Smith of Fairhope; daughters: Amanda McAuley (D.J.) of Belforest, Alice Fox (Gary) of Robertsdale, and Alana Berkley (Jason) of Strawberry Plains, TN; brothers:...
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...
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