Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Lester "Mac" L. McCool, Jr.
Aug 2, 2017
Lester “Mac” Leroy McCool, Jr., age 74, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 02, 2017. Mac was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam where he was the recipient of the bronze star. He is survived by his wife, Ann D. McCool of Daphne, AL; daughter, Lindsey S. Loegters (Max) of Sausalito, CA; son, Scott M. McCool...
Weldon Dewey Redmond
Jul 31, 2017
REDMOND ELBERTA, ALABAMA Weldon Dewey Redmond, age 82, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, July 31, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Janette Malone Redmond. Survivors include his sisters; Delores Crosby of Elberta, AL, Janice Milstid , Joyce Giadrosich both of Bay Minette, AL., brothers; Allen Redmond of Bay Minette, AL, James Redmond of...
Benjamin Cordell Barnhill
Jul 31, 2017
Benjamin Cordell Barnhill, age 87, native of Loxley and longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017. Mr. Barnhill graduated from Robertsdale High School, and then completed his education at Auburn University School of Pharmacy. He served in the U.S. Army as a hospital pharmacist in Heidelburg, Germany during the Korean War. Benjamin and Betty married on...
Ramona Sue Williams
Jul 30, 2017
Williams Gulf Shores, Alabama Ramona Sue Williams, age 59, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017. Ramona was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She was a dedicated friend to all who she met privately and socially. Mona was an active sponsor of St. Jude’s and the Salvation Army. She was preceded in death...
Jean Cooper
Jul 29, 2017
Jean Cooper, age 96 a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017. She was a member of Gulf Shores United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert Edwin Cooper and a son, Albert E. Cooper, Jr. She is survived by her two sons, Richard (Kathy) Cooper of Foley, AL., Charles M. Cooper of Hazel Green,...
Mary Belle Wilson
Jul 27, 2017
Mary Belle Wilson, age 84, a native of Sunny South and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort where she taught Sunday School for many years. Mary Belle was a member of Eastern Star and an avid Alabama Football and Atlanta Braves fan. Mary Belle...
Roger Joseph Gandolfo, Jr.
Jul 24, 2017
Roger Joseph Gandolfo, Jr., age 76, passed away at his home in Daphne, Alabama on Monday, July 24, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Linda Locascio Gandolfo; his two daughters, Michele Gandolfo-Muller and her husband Dietrich, Danielle Gandolfo-Schlingman and her husband Eric; his beloved granddaughter, Marissa Gandolfo-Muller. Roger was born and raised...
William "Bill" Ernest Awalt
Jul 22, 2017
DAPHNE, AL William ”Bill” Ernest Awalt, age 49, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017. Mr. Awalt is survived by his sisters, Jonda (Jerry) Kiper of Spanish Fort, AL, Paige (Joey) Thornton of Grand Bay, AL; brother, Doyle (Angela) Patrick of Theodore, AL; wife, Cathy Mitchell of Daphne, AL; nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. A...
Pete Hurst Barber
Jul 22, 2017
DAPHNE, AL Peter Barber, age 58, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017. Mr. Barber was preceded in death by his parents, Frank O. Barber, Jr. and Victoria Vowell Barber; brother, Frank “Chip” O. Barber III; and niece, Kimberly Jennings. He is survived by his partner, Michele Brown of Daphne, AL; stepson, Joe Callaghan of Mobile, AL;...
James Ervin Lay
Jul 22, 2017
PERDIDO BEACH, AL James Ervin Lay, age 59, a resident of Perdido Beach, AL, passed away July 22, 2017. Mr. Lay is survived by his wife, Marietta Lay of Perdido Beach, AL; daughter, Cindy (David) Waller of Elberta, AL; son, Jeremy (Pam) Lay of Lillian, AL; brothers, Marshall Lay of Foley, AL, Mike Lay of Foley, AL; step-sister, JoAnne McDonald...
Ouida "Faye" Mosley
Jul 21, 2017
Ouida “Faye” Mosley, age 66, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Scottie C. Mosley; daughters, Shellie Gunter and Amy Aney; grandchildren: Dylan, Cody and Gage, all of Fairhope; brothers, Bobby Davis (Gloria) and Warren Davis (Sallie) all of Fairhope; many other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be held...
Bill "Billy" Gerald Dickinson
Jul 20, 2017
Bill Gerald Dickinson, age 79, a resident of Daphne, passed away, Thursday, July 20, 2017. He is preceded by his parents, Odus and Ruby Dickinson, and his sister, Ann Dickinson. “Coach D” was the original Athletic Director of Bayside Academy in Daphne. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 Years, Becky Dickinson of Daphne; son, Billy Gerald Dickinson,...
Edwin R. Calame, Sr.
Jul 20, 2017
Edwin R. Calame, Sr., a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. He was born on October 22, 1927. Mr. Calame served in the Navy during WWII and U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He retired from ALAGAS Co. with 48 years of service. He was a member of Masonic Temple # 644 of Hoover, AL....
Lillian Morgan
Jul 19, 2017
Lillian Evans Robertson Morgan of Fairhope, AL passed away peacefully at her home on July 19, 2017. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Lil had touched throughout her memorable life. A strong Christian woman, Lillian will be remembered for her unwavering faith and ability to bring others to Christ. Ms Lil was born in Livingston...
Richard Alan Jensen
Jul 19, 2017
PERDIDO BEACH, AL Richard Alan Jensen, age 73 , a resident of Perdido Beach, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Richard retired from Alcatel Lucent where he worked for over 33 years, and served with the Army National Guard for 27 years. He was on the Board of Directors for the Perdido Beach Volunteer Fire Department, was an avid...
John Warren "Jack" West
Jul 17, 2017
John Warren “Jack” West He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Francis Carter and Warren Beal West. Survived by his daughter Alexandrea Claire West of Mobile, AL; his sisters, Mary Ann Corte (Julio) of Daphne, AL ,Lynn West Berchelmann (John) of San Antonio, TX, and Debra Ann Gerber (Dan) of Santa Ynez, CA; his beloved friend, Gale Majors...
Dianne Word Neibling
Jul 17, 2017
Dianne Word Neibling, daughter of William B. and Dorothy Alonzo Word, passed away at Westminster Village, Monday, July 17, 2017. She was born on 3 January, 1940 in Mobile, Alabama. She graduated from Murphy High School, where she was affiliated with the Delta Beta Sigma Sorority. Upon graduation, she attended the University of Alabama where she was a member of...
Glenn Willard Skinner
Jul 16, 2017
Glenn Willard Skinner, age 91, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. Mr. Skinner is survived by his wife, Dorothy Y. Skinner; children, Eva Erline Klemann (George), Michael Glenn Skinner; 5 grandchildren, Michael Weber, Travis Swanson, Alison James, Joseph Skinner, Jeffrey Skinner; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, John Skinner (Shirley); many other relatives and friends. Mr. Skinner was a...
William Jackson Goram, Sr.
Jul 15, 2017
GORAM William “Jack” Jackson Goram, Sr., age 82, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017. He was a very respected, modest, and successful businessman who loved and lived for his family. Mr. Goram was preceded in death by his son, Bill Goram, Jr. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Helen Summerlin Goram of...
Jackolyn Marie Bonck
Jul 15, 2017
BONCK POLLOCK, LOUISIANIA Jackolyn Marie Bonck, age 89, a native of Colorado and a resident of Pollock, LA, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017. Jackolyn was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, she retired from PARC School after 20years of teaching, she was an avid bowler, reader and loved doing crafts. Preceded in death by her husband...