Obituaries

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

Melba Louise Parker

Melba Louise Parker

Sep 22, 2017

PARKER FOLEY, ALABAMA Melba Louise Parker, age 70, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away, Friday, September 22, 2017 with her loving family at her side. Preceded in death by her brother; Gerald Powell. Her survivors include her husband of 40years, Ronnie Parker of Foley, Al., children; Tammy (Mark) Mattox, Joey (Brandi) Parker both of Magnolia Springs, her brother; Donald...

Fredrick "Fritz" Burmeister

Fredrick "Fritz" Burmeister

Sep 21, 2017

Fredrick “Fritz” Burmeister, age 87, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth G. Burmeister. He is survived by his daughters, Delissa (Roger) Witherington and Tanya Boyington; son, Rick (Carolyn) Burmeister, all of Daphne; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; brother, Willie Burmeister of Fairhope; sisters, Vi Johnston...

Kenneth Michael Kleback

Kenneth Michael Kleback

Sep 20, 2017

KLEBACK FOLEY, ALABAMA Kenneth Michael Kleback, age 65, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Preceded in death by his wife, Susan E. Kleback; parents, George and Dorothy C. Kleback. He is survived by his three sons, Michael A. (Sunny) Kleback , Kenneth (Margaret) Kleback, Douglas (Angel) Kleback, seven grandchildren, Joshua, Taylor, Logan, Chole, Henry, Michael,...

Lois Willem Magnon

Lois Willem Magnon

Sep 19, 2017

Lois Willem Magnon, a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Fairhope, AL for nearly nine years, joined her maker in heaven on September 19, 2017. Lois celebrated her 89th birthday on May 31st, 2017 and would have celebrated our 69th wedding anniversary on October 9th. An avid bridge player, Lois enjoyed the weekly game at the James...

Charles E. "Charley" Blaes

Charles E. "Charley" Blaes

Sep 17, 2017

After 80 years on this earth, Charles E. “Charley” Blaes departed for a joyful reunion with his heavenly family on September 17, 2017. Remaining for now are his four children: Cary, Michael, Lisa and Peter; ten grandchildren: Matthew, Katelyn, Zachary, Bridget, Brandon, Ryan, Luke, Adam, Katherine and Jonathan.  Charley always felt blessed by his children for their generosity, intelligence, good...

Michael Jay Steele

Michael Jay Steele

Sep 17, 2017

Michael Jay Steele, age 60, a native of El Paso, TX and a resident of Daphne passed away, Sunday, September 17, 2017  Michael is a U.S. Army Veteran and a loving family man. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry C. Steele of Daphne; son, Shaun (Stephanie) Steele of Fayetteville, GA; daughter, Chelsea (James) Patton of Loxley, AL; sister,...

Aaron "Gerald" Bishop

Aaron "Gerald" Bishop

Sep 17, 2017

Aaron "Gerald" Bishop, age 90, a resident of Barnwell, AL, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Mr. Bishop was preceded in death by his wife Frances Bishop and his parents Aaron and Ruby Bishop. He will be sadly missed by his children, Marianne Stewart (Glenn) of Fairhope, AL, Susan Wilson (Don) of Fairhope, AL, Gerry Bishop of Fairhope, AL,...

Joel Henry Miller

Joel Henry Miller

Sep 15, 2017

Joel Henry Miller, age 77, resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. Joel was a graduate of the University of Alabama. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and loved to go on cruises. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa (Sam) Mallory of Nashville, TN, Tricia (E.J.) Demaree of Fort Worth, TX, Amanda Miller of...

Elizabeth Sheffield Byars

Elizabeth Sheffield Byars

Sep 15, 2017

Elizabeth Sheffield Byars lost her life on September 15, 2017 in an attempt to be the first woman to jump the Marble Canyon on her jet-enabled motorcycle. The attempt on September 15, 2017 failed when the newly installed jets lost power, dropping bike and rider to the bottom of the canyon. She was 91. This story is not to be...

Mary Ann Mull

Mary Ann Mull

Sep 15, 2017

Mary Ann Mull, age 85, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. Mrs. Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 66 years, Bob Mull; 3 sons, Robin B. Mull (Brenda), David H. Mull (Krissa), Brian A. Mull (Dianna); 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. A Celebration of Mary Ann’s Life will be...

Camille Marie DiChiara

Camille Marie DiChiara

Sep 14, 2017

DICHIARA GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Camille Marie DiChiara, age 87, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL since 1954 passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Camille was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis DiChiara. She is survived by her sons; Jimmy DiChiara,...

Douglas "Doug" Edward Hughes

Douglas "Doug" Edward Hughes

Sep 13, 2017

  Douglas Edward Hughes, age 42, a resident of Daphne, passed away, Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He is survived by his loving parents, Clarence and Pat Hughes; 1 sister: Cindy Hughes (Daniel) Newman; 1 niece: Warner Newman; 3 uncles: Ron (Barbara Kaines) Hughes, Stephen (Sharon) McRae, Ray (Sheri) McRae; best friend and loving companion, Achillies; many cousins, relatives and friends. Visitation...

Rev. Joseph "AL" Alfred Yancey

Rev. Joseph "AL" Alfred Yancey

Sep 13, 2017

Reverend Al Yancey, a native of Daphne and a resident of Silverhill, passed away, Wednesday, September 13, 2017. He was a proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, National Guard and was activated during the Berlin Crisis.  Rev. Yancey served as a music and youth director and pastor in numerous Baptist Churches thru out Alabama, Mississippi and Florida. He enjoyed singing...

Brandon Ely Cadwell

Brandon Ely Cadwell

Sep 12, 2017

Brandon Ely Cadwell, age 28, resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Ely is survived by his mother, Heather Cadwell; father, Lerinzer Watkins, Sr.; 3 brothers, Lerinzer Watkins, Jr., Trenton Watkins, and Evin Watkins; maternal grandparents, Whitney Cadwell, Jr. and Linda Ratliff; beloved niece, Jada Lorin Watkins; many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on...

Alberta Odom Mixson

Alberta Odom Mixson

Sep 12, 2017

Alberta Odom Mixson, Age 85, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Mixson of Fairhope, AL; five sons, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, three sisters other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 15, 2017 at 11:00am at the...

John Edward Pritchett

John Edward Pritchett

Sep 9, 2017

John Edward Pritchett, age 71, resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017. John was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was a former employee with the City of Fairhope. John was a faithful volunteer in the Fairhope Civitan Club, Baldwin Pops, and Boy Scouts of America. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was preceded in...

Ann Fitz-Gerald Lucassen

Ann Fitz-Gerald Lucassen

Sep 8, 2017

   Ann Fitz-Gerald Lucassen, age 93, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017. Mrs. Lucassen was preceded in death by her husband, Bernie “Luke” Lucassen; and her son, Ben Lucassen. She is survived by her son, Bernie (Sandra) Lucassen of Gulf Breeze, FL; daughter, Barbara Lucassen of Mobile, AL; brother, Dr. Maurice Fitz-Gerald of Demopolis, AL; 5 grandchildren,...

Denise Yvette Payne

Denise Yvette Payne

Sep 5, 2017

  Denise Yvette (Poppy) Payne, 59, of Spanish Fort, Alabama moved on to eternity on September 5th, 2017. Denise was born on November 12th, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN to Brownell Sr. and LauWana McDamon Payne. A loyal daughter, a loving sister, a doting Aunt, a faithful friend, mentor, and a helping hand to all in need. Denise, a graduate of North...

Elisabeth A. Birch

Elisabeth A. Birch

Sep 5, 2017

Elisabeth A. Birch, age 52, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017. She was born in Youngstown, OH in 1965. A 1983 graduate of Hubbard High School, she received an associate degree in Business, and spent her adult life in Raleigh, working for the State of North Carolina. Elisabeth loved her daughter, Kelsie, and had a...

Betty Morgan Vance

Betty Morgan Vance

Sep 4, 2017

Betty Morgan Vance passed away in her home on Sept. 4, 2017 at the age of 89. She had been a resident of Fairhope, Alabama since the fall of 1955. She was an avid bowler and golfer and won tournaments in both. She held several clerical positions throughout the local communities during her working years. In her later years, Betty...