Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Elizabeth "Betty" Yvonne Pizzotti
Apr 17, 2017
BARNWELL, ALABAMAElizabeth 'Betty' Yvonne Pizzotti, age 73, a resident of Barnwell, AL, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017.She is preceded in death by her parents, Preston & Audrey Perry; husband, Morgan Pizzotti; and brother, Bobby Perry.She is survived by her sons, Jimmy (Charelle) Pizzotti of Marlow, AL, Jeff Pizzotti of Montrose, AL, and Judson (Chason) Pizzotti of Barnwell, AL; grandchildren,...
James "Dan" McRae
Apr 16, 2017
SPANISH FORT, ALABAMAJames Daniel McRae, age 73, a native of Mobile and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away, Sunday, April 16, 2017. He retired from the U.S. Army then from Springhill Hospital. Dan was an avid golfer and a master woodworker. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Linda R. McRae of Spanish Fort; two sons:...
Rebecca DeVore
Apr 15, 2017
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMARebecca DeVore, age 86, a former resident of Anniston, AL, and Dalton, GA, residing in Fairhope, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on April 15, 2017.She is preceded in death by her husband, George Thomas DeVore, Jr.Mrs. DeVore is survived by her daughter, Claire (Todd) West of Fairhope; granddaughters, Amy (Michael) Purvis of Pensacola, FL,...
Mary Olive Bruner
Apr 15, 2017
Mary Olive Scrushy Bruner passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the age of 90. Born in Grady, Alabama, Mary lived in nearby Selma most of her life until 2012 when she retired in Fairhope to be near her sister Millicent McGee. Amazingly, Millicent “Sista” died also on the same Easter weekend at the age of 92, just two...
Jane Frank Woerner
Apr 13, 2017
ELBERTA, ALABAMAJane Elizabeth Frank Woerner, age 62, a native and lifelong resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. Jane was an avid gardener and loved being outdoors. She is survived by her husband, Roy Woerner, siblings; Ed (Patsy) Frank , Kathy (Harry) Kuntz, Sharon (Larry) Younce, Mary (Alfred) Joyner, Don (Kim) Frank, Brother and sister in law...
John "Jack" Jacobson
Apr 13, 2017
POINT CLEAR, ALABAMAJohn (Jack) Jacobson, a resident of Point Clear, AL, died on Thursday, April 13, 2017. For the past four years, he has been actively working with Dr. Barry Booth at Veteran’s events, especially talking with school children about World War II. To him “every day is another day to be of service”. Born on October 29, 1910 in...
Barbara Price Evans
Apr 13, 2017
GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Barbara Price Evans, age 86, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL., passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents Prather and Emma Jane Price and brother Paul Price. She is survived by her husband, Harold T. Evans , daughter; Meg Hodge both of Gulf Shores, two grandchildren, Kyle Vandierendonck of Gulf Shores, Michael...
Clarice Blackwood
Apr 12, 2017
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMAHeaven has gained a beautiful soul. Clarice Smith Bowers Blackwood, age 74, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, a former resident of St. Amant, La. and a current resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Clarice was a loving wife, mother, Nana/Grandmother and great friend to all. She...
Brandon Todd Loper
Apr 10, 2017
Brandon Todd Loper, age 31, a native of Daphne, AL, and a resident of Grand Saline, Texas, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charlie and Elsie Dixon and paternal grandparents, Henry and Willie Mae Loper. He is survived by his son, Cameron Loper of Fairhope; parents, Henry and Lois Loper of...
William Rich, Jr.
Apr 8, 2017
FAIRHOPE, ALWilliam McKinley Rich Jr., age 88, a native of Jackson, MS. and resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017. Mr. Rich was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope and the Lions Club. He was a dedicated Fairhope Baptist Church Choir member and retired Spanish teacher from the Fairhope school system and also taught at...
Donald Olin Darrough, Jr.
Apr 6, 2017
DAPHNE, ALDonald O. Darrough, Jr., age 59, a native of St. Louis, MO and a resident of Daphne, AL. passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017. Donald graduated from Ritenour High School in St. John, MO in 1976. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla, MO. In 1981. Donald was employed by AIDT...
Janice Wilkinson
Apr 6, 2017
LILLIAN, ALJanice Angeline Wilkinson, age 79, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017.She is survived by her husband, Don Wilkinson of Lillian, AL; children, Sandra Wilkinson of Lillian, Donald Lee of Middleton, OH and John Howard Wilkinson of Upper Marlboro, MD; grandchildren, Donald, Daniel, Alissa, Melissa Wilkinson; sisters, Ethel Bridhaup and Irene Livingston both of Springfield,...
Brett Lamar Tomlinson
Apr 5, 2017
MOBILE, ALBrett Lamar Tomlinson, age 51, a lifetime resident of Mobile passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse “Frankie” Tomlinson and his brother, Scott Tomlinson. Brett is survived by his mother, Dorothy B. Tomlinson of Mobile. Graveside services was held, Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Wilson Cemetery in Spanish...
Alice Marie Burkhardt
Apr 3, 2017
ELBERTA, ALABAMA Alice Marie Burkhardt age 59, a resident of Elberta,AL passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 in Mobile, AL. Alice is preceded in death by her parents John M. and Elizabeth Chrenko Burkhardt and a brother, Charles Burkhardt. Survivors include three 3 brothers, John E. (Joan) , Paul J.( Cookie) , and David Burkhardt all of Elberta, AL; sister-in-law,...
Henry Shiver
Mar 31, 2017
ROBERTSDALE, ALHenry A. Shiver, age 86, native of Fairhope, long time resident of Foley and recent resident of Robertsdale, passed away Friday March 31, 2017.Mr. Shiver owned and operated Theresa and Henry’s Boat Landing on County Road 20. He retired from Monsanto in Pensacola, FL. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during...
Alexis Marie Gorham
Mar 31, 2017
Alexis Marie Gorham, age 22, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017. She is survived by her son, Kayden Gorham of Pensacola, FL; fiancé, Tim Tutton of Lillian, AL; mother, Lana Gonzales of Pace, FL; sister, Christianna Walker of Pace, FL; brother, Cody Walker of Pace, FL; maternal grandmother, Mary Gonzales of Pensacola, FL; paternal grandmother,...
James "Jim" Goecker
Mar 30, 2017
James (Jim) Goecker, aged 77, died at home, March 30, on Dauphin Island, AL, in the company of his family. He and his wife Rexalee had moved to the Gulf Coast two years ago to be closer to their daughters and granddaughters after spending their entire married life in Portage, Michigan. Jim was born December 20, 1939 in Flint, Michigan,...
Thelma Allen
Mar 29, 2017
Thelma Allen, age 91, a resident of Point Clear, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Artheldia (Joseph) Quaites of Las Vegas, NV and Wanella “Paula” (Kenneth) McCall of Point Clear; sons, Leon (Jenifer) Allen of Daphne and Curtis (Beverly Theresa) Allen of Daphne; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; five sisters; two brothers; numerous...
Daniel Edward Kelliher
Mar 27, 2017
FAIRHOPE, ALDaniel Edward Kelliher, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017.He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret Kelliher; brothers, Paul, Dick, and Tom Kelliher.He is survived by his sons, Dan Kelliher Jr. and Patrick Kelliher, both of San Francisco, CA; other loving relatives and friends.Daniel was born in Brooklyn New York...
Georgios Roussos
Mar 25, 2017
DAPHNE, ALGeorgios Roussos, a native of Greece and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017.He is survived by his wife, Aphrodite Roussos of Daphne; two sons, Harry Roussos (Laura) of Mobile, and Peter Roussos (Sarah) of Lovettsville, VA; two grandsons, Adam and Ben Roussos; one granddaughter, Clarissa Roussos; one great granddaughter, Olivia Roussos; and many other...