Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Doris "Dodie" Simms
Dec 2, 2016
THEODORE, ALDoris Faye “Dodie” Simms, age 68, native of St. Louis, MO and resident of Theodore, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allie and Bonnie and a brother, George Strauser. Dodie is survived by her husband, David Simms of Theodore; two daughters, Debra S. (Steve) Lingo and Joanna (Charlie) Ferguson, both of...
Carolyn Joyce Dees
Dec 1, 2016
WHITE HOUSE FORK Carolyn Joyce Dees, age 72, a native of Mobile and a resident of White House Fork, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend and will be missed by all those who knew her. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ray Dees. She is survived...
Emmett M Cox, Jr.
Nov 30, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Emmett M. Cox, Jr., age 98, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Mr. Cox was a veteran of WWII and retired after 30 years of service as a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), Armed Forces Reserve Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation...
Janet Meade
Nov 29, 2016
FOLEY, AL Janet Berardi Meade, age 84, a resident of Foley, AL., passed away, Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Janet was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Foley, AL and a member of the First Baptist Church of Foley. Preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Ainey Meade. Janet is survived by her son, Timothy (Jill) Meade...
Carol Sutherland Chadwick
Nov 27, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Carol Jean Sutherland Chadwick, age 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She worked at the Birmingham News until retirement. She was a life time member of the Church of the Advent Episcopal Church and Lake Forest Garden Club of Birmingham. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Radney Chadwick; her parents; and her...
Jeanne Porter Holobaugh
Nov 26, 2016
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Jeanne Porter Holobaugh, Age 81, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, T.Q. Holobaugh. Jeanne was a member of the Jubilee Pickers ,St. Lawrence Catholic Church and a Pink Lady volunteer at Thomas Hospital. She is loved by many and will be...
Pamela MALBIS-KEULER
Nov 25, 2016
MALBIS-KEULER ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA Pamela Malbis Keuler, Age 61, born in Farmington, New Mexico and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father, George Malbis and a brother, Mark Malbis. Survivors include her husband, Bob Christensen of Orange Beach, AL; one daughter, Helen Anne Keuler McCollum of...
Amelia Newsom Wicker
Nov 24, 2016
FOLEY, AL Amelia Newsom Wicker, age 71, a resident of Foley, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Thomas Newsom; brothers, Fon Newsom and George Newsom; sister, Eileen Cochran; one grandson; and two great granddaughters. She is survived by husband Ralph Wicker; her daughters, Alma Brown of Columbus, OH and Sherry...
Ann Jones Bradford
Nov 24, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Ann Jones Bradford, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama died on Thursday, November 24, 2016, after an extended illness. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Woodlawn High School. Though she was a real estate broker, her life’s focus was her faith and her family. She was an excellent cook, seamstress and fisherman. She loved...
Andrew "Drew" Shane Morgan
Nov 23, 2016
Andrew “Drew” Shane Morgan, age 26, resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. Drew was a devoted husband, loving father, son and brother. Drew lived life to the full. He had many passions in life which included hunting, fishing, hockey and surfing. He graduated from Robertsdale High School and served in the United States Coast Guard. He...
Anna Palazzolo
Nov 23, 2016
DAPHNE Anna Maria Palazzolo, age 80, a native of Italy and a resident of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016.She is survived by her husband, Casimiro Palazzolo; 1 daughter, Cathy (James) Kacmarzyk 2 grandchildren, Joshua and Marisa, all of Daphne; 1 sister, Enza Gioia of Los Angeles, CA; a host of other loving relatives and friends.A Mass of Christian...
Robert Van Zandbergen
Nov 23, 2016
DAPHNE Robert Van Zandbergen, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, 23 November while under hospice care at Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Daphne, AL. Robert was born in Sanborn, IA on February 13, 1933, the son of Otto and Jennie Van Zandbergen. He was a graduate of Central High School in Sioux City, IA and graduated from Iowa State...
John "Max" Maxwell Wood
Nov 22, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL John Maxwell “Max” Wood, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Fairhope where he had resided for twenty-five years. Max was born to John Hackworth Wood and Olga Pope Wood in the small community of Dixon Mills in Marengo County. After serving four years in the United States Air Force as a flight engineer, Max returned home and...
Albert "Blake" Bauer
Nov 22, 2016
FAIRHOPE Albert “Blake” Bauer, age 33, a resident of Fairhope, went into the arms of his Lord Jesus Christ, Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He is preceded in death by Bobby Williams and Sylvia Bauer, his Maternal & Paternal Grandparents. Blake is survived by his loving wife, Amanda Hepler Bauer; 2 sons, Cameron Bauer and Cayden Bauer, all of Fairhope; mother,...
Warren Beall West
Nov 21, 2016
DAPHNE, AL Warren Beall West, age 97, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016, peacefully at his home with his loving family at his side. He is preceded by his first wife, Mary Frances Carter West. He is survived by his wife, Margaret West of Daphne; daughters, Mary Ann Corte (Julio) of Daphne, Lynn West Berchelmann...
Richard McCracken
Nov 19, 2016
GULF SHORESRichard McCracken, (RD) age 82 of Gulf Shores, AL passed away on November 19, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean (Phillips) McCracken; a daughter, Jeanny (Gilpin) and husband, Eddy of Salem, VA; a son, Richard and wife Dedra of Helena, AL; grandchildren Kyle (and Kellee) Gilpin, Kirk (and Kacy)...
Bruce Townley Hulse
Nov 17, 2016
Bruce Townley Hulse, 69, left this world for the next on November 17, 2016 after a short stint living near his family in Richmond, VA. He leaves behind two sons, Brian and Brad; two grandchildren, Rylan and Camryn Hulse; and many close loving friends too numerous to count. Bruce was born in Dayton, OH on October 31, 1947 but considered...
Lyman Waldo Phillips, Jr.
Nov 16, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Lyman Waldo Phillips, Jr., 85, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016, following an extended illness. Phil was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 20, 1931. Phil, his wife, Anne, and their children lived in Brewton, Alabama, where he was very active in the First United Methodist Church, the Red Cross, the Boy Scouts, and the Brewton Arts Council. He...
Conrad Delano Silcox
Nov 13, 2016
DAPHNESMSgt (retired) Conrad Delano Silcox finished his earthly journey on November 13, 2016. He has gone to be reunited with the love of his life and best friend, Yvonne Holladay Silcox. He is survived by three children: Tab Silcox, the Smart One (Kim), Jeffrey Silcox, the Pretty One (Gianna) and Crystal Silcox Jeter, the Favorite. Six grandchildren: Katie Silcox, Hampton...
Marcia Jan Miller
Nov 12, 2016
FAIRHOPE, ALAugust 7, 1931 – November 12, 2016 Marcia Jan Miller, departed this world for greater life on November 12, 2016 surrounded by her family. She graduated with the Murphy High School Class of 1949 as Jan Morrisette. On December 28, 1953 she married John Clement “Jack“ Miller and celebrated 60 cherished years of marriage cheering for the Alabama Crimson...