Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Colonel (RET) Henry Barnard Gass
Aug 28, 2023
Colonel (RET) Henry Barnard “Barney” Gass, age 83, fought his final battle and passed peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023 at his home in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Born and raised in Florence, Alabama, Barney was a graduate of Coffee High School. He graduated in 1962 from the University of Alabama, as a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and the...
Sandra Lee Turberville
Aug 27, 2023
Sandra Lee Turberville, Age 77, a lifelong resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles Franklin and Genevieve Blackmon Pollard. She is survived by Phillip “Shorty” Turberville, husband of 53 years, of Spanish Fort, AL; son, Charles Franklin Turberville (Carol) of Spanish Fort, AL;...
Evelyn Rena Schoetzow
Aug 23, 2023
Evelyn Rena Schoetzow, age 80, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away, Wednesday, August 23,2023. Rena grew up on Fort Morgan and Plash Island and was a longtime resident of Elberta, Alabama. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 99 where she was awarded “Member of the Year” in 2022, a member of the South Baldwin Trail Riders...
Carolyn Buchanan
Aug 23, 2023
Carolyn Buchanan, age 66, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, and a lifelong resident of Baldwin County, passed away August 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene King and Myrtice King and brothers, Mike and Mark King. Carolyn is survived by her husband, David Buchanan of Gulf Shores, Alabama; son, Brent Buchanan of Gulf Shores; grandchildren,...
Gertrude Cresap Malbis
Aug 22, 2023
Gertrude Cresap Malbis passed away at the age of 90 on August 22, 2023. She was born in Fort Madison, Iowa to Edward and Mary Cresap, but spent her early years in the cities of Jackson and Athens, Alabama. Gertrude lived most of her life in Malbis, Alabama and for the last few years lived near her daughter in Neptune...
Paul Maurice Hayward
Aug 22, 2023
Paul Maurice Hayward, age 67, and a resident of Robertsdale, Alabama, died peacefully at home in the presence of his family on August 22, 2023. Paul was a route salesman for 40 years with Tom’s, Country Time, and Brim’s. He was a self-educated builder, electrician, plumber, and gardener. Paul was born in Swindon, England, and leaves behind a wife of...
Patti Barrow Weatherford
Aug 21, 2023
Patricia Barrow Weatherford Patricia ‘Patti’ Barrow Weatherford, age 69, passed away peacefully at home in Spanish Fort, Alabama on Monday, August 21, 2023. Patti was born on November 28, 1953 in Pensacola, Florida. She grew up in Crestview, Florida with her siblings on their family farm, Dogwood Acres. She attended Crestview High School and was Valedictorian of her 1971 graduating...
Marion Clarice Cobb
Aug 21, 2023
Marion Clarice (Blackmon) Cobb of Milton, FL , and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on August 21, 2023 at the age of 82. She was loved by many family and friends and will greatly missed. Clarice was born in Pensacola, FL on January 8, 1941, graduated from Tate High, and was a previous resident of Laurel, MS, Olympia,...
John Louis Campbell, Jr.
Aug 21, 2023
After 84 years of a wonderful life, John L. Campbell, Jr. left his earthly home on August 21, 2023, for his homecoming escorted by a band of angels. He was a retired Sheet Metal Worker/International Organizer. His loving wife of 58 years, Linda, was by his side. John was a native of Birmingham, AL and had been a resident of...
Charles C. Detwiler
Aug 20, 2023
Charles Calvin Detwiler, a native of Rock Island, IL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Detwiler; his children, John Detwiler and Dr. Kathleen Detwiler; grandchildren, Colleen Mandell, Bobby Mandell, Karina Detwiler, Jack Detwiler, Mikayla Detwiler, Mike Detwiler, Evelyn Detwiler, and Kiara Detwiler;...
Jackson Dean Harris
Aug 20, 2023
Jackson Dean Harris, age 27, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on August 20, 2023. Jackson was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 10, 1996, to Jacquelin Nunamaker and Wayne Harris. He moved to Baldwin County, Alabama, just before his first birthday. Jackson’s passion in life was fishing. He grew up fishing with his father and grandfather and spent...
Calvin Hebel Grosscup, Jr.
Aug 20, 2023
Calvin Hebel Grosscup, Jr., age 89, a native of Auburn, IN, a longtime resident of Ocean Spring, MS and a current resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023. Cal was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame and went on to set records at Tulane University. Mr. Grosscup was a very successful builder, starting in...
Samuel "Ken" Kenneth Hendricks
Aug 19, 2023
Samuel Kenneth (Ken) Hendricks, 82, of Fairhope, AL passed away peacefully surrounded by family August 19, 2023. Originally from Norfolk, Virginia, Ken received his bachelor in science degree from the University of Alabama in 1964 and graduated from the Owners & Presidents Management Program from the Harvard Graduate School of Business in 1982. Ken was a highly accomplished military veteran,...
Missy O'Bryan Butts
Aug 17, 2023
Missy O’Bryan Butts of Fairhope passed away peacefully on 17 August, 2023, with her husband by her side. Born Mary Allison Gorham in Holly Springs, MS on 2 August 1965, she was soon adopted by local restaurant owners Frank and Marie O’Bryan, who renamed her Missy because, as Marie would later say, “it suited her.” The O’Bryan’s later relocated to...
Sylvia "Anita" Brantley
Aug 16, 2023
Sylvia “Anita” Brantley, 91, a native of Mobile and a longtime resident of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Anita was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Brantley; parents, Hiram, Sr., and Fannie Mae Maples; sister, Pearl Mathews; brothers, Hiram Maples, Jr. and Gerald Maples. She is survived by her children, Glenn Brantley, and Janet White (Phillip); grandchildren,...
Luko Bruer
Aug 14, 2023
Luko Bruer, a native of Dubrovnik Croatia, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, peacefully in his sleep at his home in Point Clear, AL. He was a recognized awarded athlete, an engineer, and a very successful entrepreneur. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandfather, Marquis Luko de Bona and grandmother, Ljubicia Zore de Bona; his mother, Jelica de...
Dr. Billy E. Hagan
Aug 14, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Billy E. Hagan of Magnolia Springs, Alabama, who left us on August 14, 2023, at the age of 92. He was born on April 17, 1931, in Statesboro, Georgia, and lived a life filled with love, dedication and service. Dr. Hagan is survived by his wife of 44...
Ruth Mons Langford
Aug 14, 2023
Ruth Mons Langford, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, at the age of 100. She was a member, and faithful attendee, of South River Park Church. She worked at City Market in Fairhope and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be missed...
David Nolan Sanders
Aug 13, 2023
David Nolan Sanders, 77, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on August 13, 2023. Dave will be remembered as a leader in the auto collision industry most of his career. The past seven years he worked in the boat collision industry. To him, everyone was a friend. He would offer help to anyone in need, had faith in God,...
Darry Dale Andrew
Aug 12, 2023
Darry Dale Andrew, formerly of Savanna IL, died August 12, 2023, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope AL. Darry, who was nicknamed Andy by close friends, was best known as Coach Andrew to the many students and athletes he had taught, coached and mentored throughout his 32 years as a high school teacher and coach. Darry was born to Mildred C...