Obituaries

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

Jean Cooper

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Olive Keller

Olive Keller

Jul 14, 2017

Olive Ina Keller, age 93, native of Michigan and resident of Elberta, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Olive was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. She is survived by a son, Richard (Rita) Keller of Elberta; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Caspolish of Spanish Fort and many other loving relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian...

Dwight S Robinson, Sr.

Dwight S Robinson, Sr.

Jul 13, 2017

Dwight S. Robinson, Sr. age 68, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope; and avid outdoorsman and Alabama Crimson Tide football fan. He proudly drove Fairhope Pirates to their football games. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A. Robinson of Fairhope; daughter, Lillie Gayle...

Phyllis "Go-Go" M Lawrence

Phyllis "Go-Go" M Lawrence

Jul 13, 2017

Phyllis (Go-Go) Maurice Mitchell Craven Lawrence Born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 13, 1917 to Freddie Bennett and Jennings Bailey Mitchell, died in Spanish Fort, Alabama on July 13, 2017. She is predeceased by her parents, sister, Emily Mitchell Carlisle, brother, Jennings Bailey Mitchell, Jr., and grandson Layne Mitchell West. She is survived by her daughter Connie Craven Cotton (Stan)of...

LaDean Kirkconnell

LaDean Kirkconnell

Jul 13, 2017

LaDean Kirkconnell, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Raquel Teichmiller. She is survived by her husband, Dave Kirkconnell; daugthers, Michelle Davis and Claudine Lipscomb; son, Charlton Kirkconnell , all of Fairhope; grandchildren: Macey West, Meaghan O’Driscoll, Chasen Lipscomb, Reese Lipscomb, Kirk Lipscomb, Quinn Teichmiller and...