Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Elizabeth Sawyer
Apr 28, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Elizabeth Slaughter Sawyer, age 89, a native of Tensaw, AL and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. She raised her children on Mobile Bay where she enjoyed entertaining family and many friends. There was always an open door policy, not only at her bay home,...
Robert "Bob" F Smyer
Apr 26, 2016
Robert Franklin "Bob" Smyer, Jr., 97, died April 26, 2016, in Auburn, Alabama. Born on February 23, 1919, in Gaylesville, Alabama, Smyer moved with his family to Auburn in 1926. He attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University) before serving in the United States Army as a lieutenant during World War II. After returning to civilian life, he married Gay...
Jesse Clayton "Clay" Jackson
Apr 24, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Jesse Clayton “Clay” Jackson, age 21, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. Clay was a graduate of Fairhope High School. He worked at U.T.C. Aerospace in Foley. He loved taking his dogs to the beach and participating in adventurous activities with his girlfriend. Clay lived a life full of love and activity. He cherished...
Edith Elizabeth Autrey Hartley
Apr 23, 2016
BARNWELL, AL Edith Elizabeth Autrey Hartley, age 80, a native of Crawford, GA and a resident of Barnwell, AL, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. She is survived by her two daughters, Deborah Hartley (Randy) Mixson of Foley,Pamela Hartley (Richard) Plummer of Fairhope;one son, Randall “Randy” (Jelith) Hartley of Foley;nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren;four sisters, Bonnie...
Elaine Currier Ellis
Apr 21, 2016
GULF SHORES, ALElaine Currier Ellis, age 74, has gone to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Preceded in death by her parents; Lloyd and Gertrude G. Currier and grandson; George Aber. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Mickey R. Ellis; children Donald (Debbie) Ellis of Gardendale, AL, Victor (Susan) Ellis of Houston, TX, and...
Rebecca "Becky" Sebring
Apr 20, 2016
Rebecca “Becky” Thomas Sebring passed away peacefully on the evening of April 20, 2016 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL. A long-time Fairhope resident, Rebecca was 77. She was born in Walnut Grove, MS on August 31, 1938 and her family moved to Fairhope in 1949 where she eventually attended Fairhope High School. She loved to reminisce about the time...
Rickie Ward, Sr.
Apr 20, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Rickie Carl Ward, Sr., age 60, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Delores Ward of Fairhope; children, Melanie Payne of Fairhope, Rickie Ward, Jr. of Fairhope, Rachael Stanczak of Robertsdale, Lacy Lois Ward of Tallahassee and Chas Ward of Fairhope; eight grandchildren; parents, Richard Ward (Ann) and...
Harold Wilhelm Maze
Apr 17, 2016
DAPHNE Harold Wilhelm Maze, age 66, a native of Ebensee, Austria and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Harold was a member of The Dwelling Place in Fairhope. He is survived by his wife, Debra D. Maze of Daphne, sons, Brian (Francine) Maze of Volo, IL., Jim (Monica) Maze of Los Gatos, CA, Kevin (Rachel)...
Nelda Garrett
Apr 16, 2016
BELFOREST, AL.Nelda Faye Garrett, Age 86, a native of Fairhope, AL and a resident of Belforest passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at her residence.She is preceded in death by a son, James Craig Garrett.Survivors include her husband, James M. “Mackie” Garrett of Belforest, AL; son, Jeff M. Garrett of Mobile, AL; five sisters, Flora (Fred) Long of Fairhope,...
Dossie "Sue" Lee Wainwright
Apr 16, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Dossie Lee “Sue” Wainwright, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents, Billup and Hattie Johnson of Clark County. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret Johnson (Leonard) Williams and Ida Wainwright Martin, both of Fairhope; sons, Ernest Johnson (Eloise) of Fairhope, Theodore Lett (Diane)...
Brian Anthony Ledford
Apr 9, 2016
DAPHNE Brian Anthony Ledford, 41, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. Brian was born June 26, 1974 in Belflower, California, the son of Gordon and Ruth (Hayes) Ledford. He married Kadriya (Katie) Partington on June 25, 2005 in Dixon, Illinois. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and General Manager of All Crane...
Mary Soesbe Haber
Apr 9, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Mary Soesbe Haber, age 65, a native of Foley, AL and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. A loving mother, grandmother, wife, and author, Mary cherished traveling, meeting new people, and spending time with her family. She will be sorely missed and forever loved. She is survived by her husband, Carl Haber of Fairhope,...
Milton Mastin, Sr.
Apr 9, 2016
FAIRHOPE, ALMilton Joseph Mastin, Sr, age 96, native of Mobile and resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. Milton graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Milton is survived by his wife, Jean Nelson Mastin of Fairhope; a son, Milton Joseph Mastin, Jr. of...
Sadie Lee Tew
Apr 8, 2016
Sadie Lee Tew, age 87, a resident of Mobile, AL passed away Friday, April 08, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Tew. She is survived by her children, Rodger Tew (Lee), Tommy Tew (Sherry) and Shirley Hester (Gene), all of Mobile; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held...
Helen Margaret Conway
Apr 8, 2016
LOXLEY, AL Helen Margaret Conway, age 95, a resident of Loxley, AL passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. Mrs. Conway was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Allen Conway; daughter, Geraldine Pierce; son, Glenn Conway; grandchildren, Allen Conway and Karen Conway Collins. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Chuck) Mitchell of Robertsdale;sons, Garland (Glinda) Conway of Mulberry, AK,...
Leland Walkup
Apr 7, 2016
FOLEY, ALLeland “Jack” Wayne Walkup, a resident of Foley, Alabama, was born 4 May 1928, in Golden City, Missouri passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 in Foley, Alabama. He was the sixth and youngest child of George Eugene and Jessie May Buchanan Walkup. He was given the nickname of "Jack" while quite young because he would clinch his hands in...
Mary Walker
Apr 6, 2016
Mary Gayle Hightower Walker went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. She leaves behind her loving husband, C. Wayne Walker; son, Grant David Walker; sister, Suzy Hightower Bellamy (Gary); and brother, John William Hightower III. She also leaves her two beloved cats: Junior Skittles and very special gift, Barkley. Mary is predeceased by her parents, Mr....
Cynthia Dawn Moore
Apr 3, 2016
ELBERTA, ALCynthia “Cindy” Dawn Moore, age 56, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. Born: May 15, 1959, Baptized June 7, 1959 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Confirmed, April 15, 1973. Cindy was a graduate of Foley High School, class of 1977, worked at Gulf State Park Convention Center, Foley Nursing Home and was the custodian...
Marguerite Shiver Carlisle
Apr 3, 2016
DAPHNE, AL Marguerite Shiver Carlisle, age 81, a native of Fairhope and a resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 Years, Jack Carlisle and her son, Anthony Jack Carlisle. Marguerite is survived by her son, Terry F. (Winni) Carlisle; her daughter, Tammie C. (James “Mal” )Taylor; 5 grandchildren,...
Mary Emma Potts
Apr 2, 2016
FAIRHOPE, AL Mary Emma Potts passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at her home in Fairhope, AL. She was born to the late William Lindley and Mary Augusta Ervin in Inverness, MS. She volunteered for over 30 years at Thomas Hospital, played an active role at St. James Episcopal Church, served on a beautification board for the City of...