Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Dayton Cleveland Roberts
Aug 14, 2024
ROBERTS
DAPHNE, ALABAMA
Dayton Cleveland Roberts, age 84, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Dayton graduated from Satsuma High School where he was a star athlete in football and baseball and went on to graduate from Auburn University receiving a degree in Industrial Engineering.
He loved cheering on the Auburn Tigers and spending time with his grandchildren.
He...
Michael H. Russell
Aug 13, 2024
Michael H. Russell, of Lillian Alabama, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, went to live with the Lord on August 13, 2024. He was at home surrounded by his family.
Mike’s accomplishments included founder of Valley Electric (VEC) of Youngstown, Ohio, The Kiwanis, several masonic lodges, and The Lillian Optimist Club. He also helped develop the Lillian Park and Lillian Library. He was...
Maralee Powderly
Aug 13, 2024
Beloved mother, Maralee Powderly, passed away peacefully at the home of her youngest daughter, Laura, June 13th, 2024.
Maralee was a Chicago native born to an immigrant father and a first generation mother on the southside of the city shortly after the end of the second world war. She had an enduring and noteworthy career at Loyola University of Chicago Medical...
Barbara (Toni) Ann Hansen Manning
Aug 11, 2024
Barbara (Toni) Ann Hansen Manning a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 79.
Barbara was a loving daughter, wife and mother. She was adored by all who knew her. Together with her husband she enjoyed their boat, fishing, the beach and their piece of paradise in Elberta.
She was preceded in death by her...
Richard Craig Turner
Aug 11, 2024
Richard Craig Turner, a resident of Robertsdale, Alabama, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 52.
He was a life of the party and never met a stranger. He had a “Hippie Soul”.
Richard is survived by his sons, Nolan Turner of Robertsdale and Hogan (Kelly) Turner of Silverhill; stepparents, Ray and Betsy Pickard of Meridian, Mississippi; sister, Karen...
Steven Davidson
Aug 11, 2024
Steven Davidson, age 68, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Clayton Donald Davidson and Mary Lou Platt Davidson.
He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Adams (Michael), son, Josh Davidson (Frances) sister, Susan Howard (Bill), niece, Jennifer Anderson (Brett) and nephew, Hudson as well as many other loving relatives and...
Elaine Ann Burkle
Aug 11, 2024
Elaine grew up in New Jersey with her mom (Angie, aka Noni), dad (Fred.. aka Dada), brother Cliffy and sister Maureen. After high school, Elaine moved to Foley, AL and married her high school sweetheart, Fred Burkle, at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic church in Gulf Shores, AL. Her husband Fred was stationed with the Navy at Barin Field....
George Taylor "Ted" Smith
Aug 11, 2024
George Taylor “Ted” Smith, born March 30th, 1946, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 11th, 2024. His life was marked by his passion for knowledge, love for his family, and a generous spirit.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Smith & Florence Everett Smith; and sisters, Emmie Prewett & B.K. Keith. He is survived by his...
Frederick "Fred" Charles Waggoner
Aug 10, 2024
Frederick (Fred) Charles Waggoner, 76, passed into eternal life on August 10, 2024, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Born in Boston, MA, Fred spent his early years in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, California, and New Jersey. He married Janeth Pola Waggoner in up-state New York in 1969 when both were yet to graduate from college. Pronounced “too young to be married” by his...
Mark Edwin Burdine
Aug 9, 2024
Mark Edwin Burdine, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 9, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Joan (Rhoden) Burdine. He is survived by his brothers, J. Michael Burdine (Patsy) and Sean Burdine (Carol), as well as two beloved nieces, Alyssa Burdine and Rachelle Burdine.
Mark was born and raised in Lafayette, LA....
Nancy Ray Wyatt
Aug 8, 2024
Nancy Nighswonger Wyatt, age 88, former longtime resident of Panama City, FL passed away Thursday August 08, 2024 in Foley, AL.
Nancy is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Ellis (Jeff) of Foley, AL, son John R. Wyatt of Charlotte, NC grandchildren: Lauren Ellis of Birmingham, AL, Haley Ellis of Foley, AL, Mathew Wyatt and Brenton Wyatt of Panama City, FL. She...
Willie Tarldon Neese
Aug 8, 2024
Willie Tarldon Neese (February 15, 1936 - August 8, 2024)
Willie Tarldon Neese, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama was born on February 15, 1936, in Rose Hill, Alabama, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Tarldon’s family and close friends fondly knew him as Tap, Daddy, or Pappy. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched...
Cheryl Lowe Dempsey
Aug 8, 2024
Cheryl Dempsey, 68, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024.
Cheryl was a friend to all who loved life, people and pretty much all animals. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lillian, where she held many roles, including her favorite, being a member of the worship team. She retired from MedStar Emergency Medical...
Dorothea "Dee" Wilson-Jones
Aug 7, 2024
Dorothea "Dee" Wilson-Jones
Dee Wilson-Jones died peacefully at home on August 7, 2024. She was 74. Born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised in Maryland, Dee married her first husband William at a young age and the couple had one son together. Dee then moved to New Orleans, went to nursing school, and became a well-regarded nurse anesthetist in the New Orleans...
John Peter Hamrick
2024
Captain John P. Hamrick, a devoted public servant and loving family man, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Fairhope, AL.
John dedicated the last 19 years to serving his community as a respected member of the Fairhope Police Department and 10 years prior as a Canine officer with the Gulf Shores Police Department. His unwavering commitment to upholding the law...
Mary Katherine Hertel Madison
Aug 5, 2024
Mary Katherine Madison (née Hertel), 76, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2024 at Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center.
The youngest of three children, Mary was born to George and Clair Hertel on February 7, 1948 in Foley, Alabama. She grew up in Elberta with her two older brothers, attending St. Benedict Catholic School for her elementary and middle school...
Mary Katherine Widberg
Aug 3, 2024
Mary Katherine Widberg, age 76, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Mary Widberg, an entrepreneur, was an esteemed owner of a Farmer's Insurance Agency. While her professional achievements were remarkable, Mary's true joy and purpose lay in her role as a devoted grandmother.
Mary's radiant smile, as bright as the color red she adored, illuminated every room...
Janet Paige Thompson Wilson
Aug 1, 2024
Janet Paige Thompson Wilson
April 11, 1953 - August 1, 2024
Janet passed peacefully into eternal life on August 1 after a long struggle with dementia.
She was born in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the second of five children to James and Claire Thompson. The family moved several times, with one stop in Nassau Bay, Texas, where Janet graduated from Clear Creek High...
Mary Fisher Eason
Jul 31, 2024
Mary Fisher Eason, age 91, of Fairhope, Alabama (formerly of Fleming Island, Florida) went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2024.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 62 years, Frank; parents, Jimmy & Laura Fisher; daughter, Melody Huntley; son, Timothy James; sister, Bobbie Hilbert; brother, Jim Fisher; son-in-law, Rick Constantini; nephews, Lance Hilbert & Mike Eason.
Mary is...
William "Craig" Smith
Jul 29, 2024
William “Craig” Smith a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024, at the age of 72.
William Craig Smith was born in Selma, Alabama to John Randolph and Virginia Thompson Smith on April 22, 1952. The Smiths lived on Tremont Street in the lovely Italianate Thompson family home where his mother had been raised. Sadly, that house, long...
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