Obituaries

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

Barbara Price Haas

Barbara Price Haas

May 12, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Barbara Price Haas, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. Mrs. Haas was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church, she was the wife of the late Reverend William Melvin Haas, Jr., United Methodist Minister. Mrs. Haas assisted in the operation of Price Furniture Company for many years. She was active on...

James Allen Greenwood, III.

James Allen Greenwood, III.

May 10, 2016

SEMMES, Alabama James Allen Greenwood, III., age 33, a native of Escambia County, FL. and a resident of Semmes, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. James is survived by his Wife, Rachel Greenwood and 1 son, James Allen Greenwood, IV., both of Semmes, AL.; mother, Carolyn (Tim) Runnels of Atmore,...

Thomas Gene Mitchell

Thomas Gene Mitchell

May 6, 2016

MITCHELL FOLEY, AL Thomas Gene Mitchell, age 86, a native of Dayton, OH and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, May 6, 2016. “Husband, Father, Grandfather and Friend, he’s left us but never will be forgotten.” He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He had a long career in the printing industry which began at...

Phyllis Ball

Phyllis Ball

May 6, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Phyllis Ball, age 80, a native of Pittsburgh, PA and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away at Allen Memorial on Friday, May 06, 2016. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Arthur “Art” Ball of Fairhope; two daughters, Karen (Jon) Colt of St. Louis, MO,Colleen (Russell) Blackwell of Mobile, AL; one sister, Barbara Obranovich...

Jackson Clark

Jackson Clark

May 6, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Jackson Talmadge Clark, age 17, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL was called home Friday, May 6, 2016.   He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Lori Clark; sister, Danielle “De” Clark; brother, Joe Clark (Summer Morrison); grandmothers, Joyce Brown and Joyce Clark; uncles, Tony (Jeannette) Brown, Ronnie (Kathy) Clark; aunts, Sharon (Win) Etheridge, Cindy Clark and Jodi...

Lenore McNeer

Lenore McNeer

May 5, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Lenore Margaret McNeer, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, May 05, 2016. She was preceded in death by her sons, Mitchel West and Jason McNeer, and a grandson, Christopher West. She is survived by her sons, Michael West and Douglas West; her daughter, Audrey (Robert) Thorenton, all of Fairhope; sisters, Joan Hallen of Buffalo, N.Y., Sharon...

Joseph Daniel Barlar

Joseph Daniel Barlar

May 5, 2016

BARLAR FOLEY, AL Dr. Joseph D. Barlar, age 90, a native of Columbus, GA. and a resident of Foley, AL passed away surrounded by his family May 5, 2016. Joe was a loving, caring and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a dedicated and compassionate Optometrist who had formerly resided in Mobile and had practiced there for...

Julie Ann Parden

Julie Ann Parden

May 4, 2016

MOBILE, AL Julie Ann Parden, age 55, a resident of Mobile, passed away Wednesday, May 04, 2016. She is survived by her parents, Charles and Sharon Sixbury ; sisters, Yvonne Singleton (Anton) and Kristine Sixbury, all of Fairhope; brother, Dwayne Sixbury (Sharon) of Semmes; nieces, Hannah Singleton and Demi Sixbury; nephews, Dalton Singleton and Tyler Elliott; aunts, uncles, and many...

Virginia Opal White

Virginia Opal White

May 2, 2016

DAPHNE, ALVirginia Opal White, age 92, a native of Robertsdale, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest Willie White and granddaughter, Jacquelyn Danielle White.  She is survived by her children, Donna Jean (Lewis) Paulk of Titusville, FL, Joanne Crowder of Daphne, Edward (Bonnie) White of...

David Robert Balch

David Robert Balch

May 1, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL David Robert Balch, age 77, a native of Indianapolis, IN and a resident of Fairhope, AL, entered His Savior’s presence, Sunday, May 1, 2016, after serving Him faithfully for 45 years. He is survived by his wife, Dianne Balch of Fairhope; daughter, Katie Balch Kuepfer (Dave) of Silverthorne, CO; son, David R. Balch, Jr. of Seattle, WA. Grandchildren:...

Ulderico Marcucci

Ulderico Marcucci

May 1, 2016

DAPHNE, AL Ulderico Walter Marcucci, age 97, a native of Steubenville, OH, and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away peacefully at home with his family, Sunday, May 1, 2016. Mr. Marcucci was a U.S. WW II Veteran and was a participant of the Honor Flight to Washington. He was a member of Christ the King Church. He retired from...

C.D. Henley

C.D. Henley

Apr 30, 2016

HENLEY MOBILE, ALABAMA C. D. Henley, Age 77 , A native of Wewoka, OK., and a resident of Mobile, AL passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 . Mr. Henley was a U.S. Vietnam Army Veteran , member of High Hill Hunting Club, an avid outdoorsman, loved fishing and hunting. He was a former general manager of various retail stores...

Elizabeth Sawyer

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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)...