Obituaries

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

Barry Levon Fulford

Barry Levon Fulford

Nov 27, 2023

Barry L. Fulford (70) of Fairhope, Alabama February 20, 1953-November 27, 2023. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Barry Fulford, born in Geneva Alabama. He grew up in Panama City, Florida and graduated from Bay High School. Shortly after high school he moved to Fairhope, Alabama where he began working for Riviera Utilities. He later retired as the...

Haley Denise Williams

Haley Denise Williams

Nov 24, 2023

Haley Denise Williams, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at the age of 34. Haley was a graduate of Fairhope High School. She spent her life as a devoted caregiver and recently enrolled in Pharmacy Tech School. Haley was preceded in death by her mother, Amantha Williams. She is survived by her father, Johnnie...

Charles Robert Hastings

Charles Robert Hastings

Nov 23, 2023

CHARLES ROBERT HASTINGS JANUARY 25, 1952 – NOVEMBER 23, 2023 Charles “Bob” Robert Hastings, 71, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away peacefully Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, with his family by his side. He was a native of the Pine Grove community near Bay Minette, Alabama. Bob was a retired Conservation Enforcement Officer Area Lieutenant of the Marine Resources...

James Franklin Parker

James Franklin Parker

Nov 23, 2023

James Franklin Parker, a lifelong resident of Bon Secour, Alabama passed away peacefully November 23, 2023 at the age of 88. He was at home with his wife of 69 years as they would have it no other way. He was born February 20, 1935 to David F. Parker and Hazel Nelson Parker. He leaves a legacy of hard work,...

Fred Stanley Grantham

Fred Stanley Grantham

Nov 22, 2023

Fred Stanley Grantham, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the age of 88. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Preceding him in death was his wife, Jewel Grantham. His survivors include his daughters, Debra Averette, Catherine Pierce, Tammy Freeny (Paul), Jana Marie Peterson (Todd), and Sheryl Ann Miller; sons, Alan Grantham (Wanda), Fred...

William "Bill" Moore

William "Bill" Moore

Nov 21, 2023

Moore, William H William Harry Moore, “Deddy, PawPaw, Pop, Uncle Bill, Bill, Billy, Mr. Bill, Brother Bill, Mr. Moore” a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama walked into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the age of 86. After a month-long struggle to rehab a broken hip and a hard fought battle against Parkinson’s disease, he left...

Mary Deering Davis

Mary Deering Davis

Nov 20, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the death of Mary Deering Davis, 85, of Foley, Alabama, formerly of Mobile, Alabama, died at 3:50pm Monday, November 20, 2023, at Waterford Carpenter’s Creek. Mary Davis was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Morris Barnes Mathews and Charles “Tip” Mathews; husband, Ronald Dewayne Davis; her sister Celita Burk; her nephew, Judson...

Carl Xavier Lipscomb

Carl Xavier Lipscomb

Nov 20, 2023

LIPSCOMB MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, AL Carl Xavier Lipscomb, age 85, a resident of Magnolia Springs, AL, passed away on November 20, 2023. Carl worked in construction and was considered a talented jack of all trades. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emanual and Lillie Lipscomb. Carl is survived by his brothers, Merylin Lipscomb of Magnolia Springs, AL, Irwin Lipscomb...

Rebecca Corn Kramer

Rebecca Corn Kramer

Nov 20, 2023

Rebecca Corn Kramer, a native of Meridian, MS and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 81. She was a graduate of Meridian High School and Meridian Jr. College. She was past president of B.P.W., PTA and TOPS. She was a devoted Alabama football fan, and a loyal supporter of Veteran’s Organizations....

Christopher "Chris" Sawyer

Christopher "Chris" Sawyer

Nov 19, 2023

SAWYER FOLEY, AL. Christopher Allen “Chris” Sawyer, Age 37, born in Georgia and a resident of Foley, Alabama passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Chris is preceded in death by his father, Richard Scott Sawyer. Survivors include his children, Taylor and Brayden Sawyer of Elberta, AL; mother, Robin Sikes of Foley, AL; two sisters, Amber Williamson of Foley, AL...

Vera Winifred Callaway

Vera Winifred Callaway

Nov 18, 2023

Mrs. Vera Winifred Callaway a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 96. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Foley, AL. Vera worked for WHEP radio station for 30+ years She was preceded in death by her husband, John Callaway; two sons, Ferrin & Eugene Callaway; three sisters, and...

Anna Eleanor Kosek

Anna Eleanor Kosek

Nov 16, 2023

Anna Eleanor Kosek, age 91, a resident of Macon, GA, passed away on November 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Velmania Schaller. Anna is survived by her four children, Cheryl Everett of Pensacola, FL, Linda Glattli of Gainesville, GA, Christine Carol Moss of Barnwell, AL, and Mike Kosek of Daphne, AL; 6 grandchildren, 10...

Bebe Lovell Busby

Bebe Lovell Busby

Nov 16, 2023

On November 16, 2023, the rains stopped, and Heaven opened with sunshine as our mother passed away from her battle with cancer. Bebe Lovell Busby, age 70, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away surrounded by her family. Preceding Bebe in death are her parents Gladys Yentsch Lovell Phillips and Morgan Anthony Lovell, Sr.; her brother-dear Don Allen Lovell and...

Ida Nancy Sawyer Nolte

Ida Nancy Sawyer Nolte

Nov 13, 2023

Ida Nancy Sawyer Nolte, age 91, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday, November 13, 2023. Ida was a faithful member of Barnwell Baptist Church, and served diligently in many roles in the church, over the years, including church hostess, treasurer and she taught Sunday school for over 40 years. She was a loving and...

Catherine Barefield

Catherine Barefield

Nov 13, 2023

Mrs. Catherine Barefield a resident of Fort Morgan AL, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. Catherine was a wonderful mother, sister and wife and friend as well as an exceptional teacher who retired from Lafayette High School after 26 years of helping children with learning disabilities. She was a graduate of Louisiana State University and an avid Tigers fan living...

Robert Thomas Messett

Robert Thomas Messett

Nov 12, 2023

Robert T. Messett 1934-2023 GULF SHORES, Ala. — Robert T. Messett, formerly of Warren, Ohio, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Gulf Shores, Alabama, after a brief illness. He was born May 23, 1934, in Warren, Ohio. He and his wife, Patricia, retired to Gulf Shores in 1994. He was a member of Our Lady...

Byron Patton Rhodes

Byron Patton Rhodes

Nov 12, 2023

RHODES FOLEY, AL Byron Patton Rhodes, age 84, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away on November 12, 2023. Byron was a member of Foley United Methodist Church and an avid Alabama football fan. He was devoted to his family who he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Rhodes; and his granddaughter,...

Lynda Lucille Blackwell

Lynda Lucille Blackwell

Nov 12, 2023

Lynda Lucille Blackwell, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devout Christian, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023. She was born on January 29, 1947, at Battle’s Wharf, Alabama, the beloved daughter of Albert (Ab) and Ruth Nelson. Lynda was the sixth of nine children, and her upbringing in a large family instilled in her the values of love, compassion,...

William Connely Walley

William Connely Walley

Nov 12, 2023

WALLEY BAY MINETTE, AL William Connely Walley, age 85, a native of Sand Hill, MS, and a resident of Bay Minette, AL passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at a local hospital surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Walley was the owner operator of Spanish Clipper Barber Shop for over fifty years, member of Spanish Fort Church of Christ where he...

Beth Ann Roden

Beth Ann Roden

Nov 11, 2023

Beth Ann Roden, age 48, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away on November 11, 2023. Beth was a native of Louisville, KY, and was raised in TN. She was a member of the VFW auxillary Post 5658. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Roden. Beth is survived by her daughter, Chelsey (Devon Ross) Shadowens of Ashland...