Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
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...
Darrell Glenn Taylor
Aug 11, 2023
Darrell Glenn Taylor, age 64, and a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on August 11, 2023. He was a veteran of the United States Army, an employee of the city of Gulf Shores for many years, an avid fisherman, and a loving father and grandfather. Darrell was preceded in death by his mother, June Rains. He is survived by...
Ronald L. Erskine
Aug 11, 2023
WESTFIELD – Ronald L. Erskine, 82, of Fairhope, Alabama, formerly of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully Thursday August 11 at the Montrose Bay nursing home following a brief illness. Ron was born August 14, 1940, in Ronceverte, WV to the late Carl and Lilian (Smith) Rizzo Erskine. Ron moved to Westfield, NY in the late 1950's working several trucking jobs...
Mary Anna Woodham
Aug 11, 2023
Mary Woodham, age 94, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August, 11, 2023. She grew up in Alabama and attended Auburn University (War Eagle!), where she met her husband. She lived a great life with her husband, Sam, who worked for International Paper Company, living and making friends throughout the United States (including Puerto Rico) and Canada. She...
Maxie Theodore Patton
Aug 10, 2023
Maxie Theodore Patton, age 78, of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away August 10, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Max, as he was known by most, was born June 15, 1945 at Druid City Hospital in Tuscaloosa, AL. He was raised in Reform, AL and Mobile, AL where he attended University Military School (now known as UMS – Wright) graduating...
Marilyn J. Holley
Aug 9, 2023
Marilyn J. Holley, 92, (Foley) passed away peacefully on August 9th at home, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Bob) Malone (Gulf Shores), her daughter; Sharon Bertschi (Foley), Son; Robert Holley, wife; Joan and Marilyn’s grandson, Bill Holley (Chipley, Florida). Marilyn’s eldest son, John Holley, passed away in 2005. Marilyn was born in 1930 in...
Ola Nelson Buchanan
Aug 8, 2023
Ola Nelson Buchanan, age 92, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Tuesday, August 8th, 2023.
Ola was born in Bon Secour, Alabama, and was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. She was an avid quilter and a loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Orea Dawson Nelson and Evelyn Mund; her husband, TJ...
Jacquelynne Johnson
Aug 7, 2023
Jacquelynne Johnson, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a career educator; she taught from grade school to college. She loved to travel and was known for her witty sense of humor. She volunteered at the Fairhope Museum. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Chambers. Jacquelynne...
Dr. Cindy Sue Sheets
Aug 7, 2023
Dr. Cindy Sheets 12-15-1956 to 08-07-2023 We mourn the passing of Cindy Sheets, age 66, who courageously fought non-smokers’ lung cancer for two and one-half years. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Jonathan Scammell (Daphne AL), her son Alex and his wife Lyndsey and their daughter Aubrey (Williamsburg VA), her daughter Emily (Washington DC), and her son Adam...
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