Obituaries

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

Ken Black

Ken Black

Feb 9, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” Black, a resident of Elberta, AL, went home to be with his Savior on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born in Indianola, MS to Joe and Bertha Mae Black on March 3, 1941. Mr. Black was a current parishioner of Crossway Baptist Church, Foley, AL. He was a lifelong member of the...

Barbara Ann Long

Barbara Ann Long

Feb 8, 2023

Barbara Ann Long of Fairhope, AL passed away on the morning of February 8, 2023, at the age of 73, surrounded in love by her family. Barbara was born on September 16, 1949, to Bryant and Ethel Bishop in Fairhope, AL. As the youngest of six children, she learned at a young age to be strong and feisty. She married...

Patricia Hess Zimmermann

Patricia Hess Zimmermann

Feb 8, 2023

Patricia Hess Zimmermann, age 81, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. She was a native of West Arlington, Vermont, and a longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama. Pat had a passion for learning. She received a bachelor’s degree from The University of Vermont and a master’s degree from the University of South Alabama. A normal four-hour road trip...

Thelma St. Pierre

Thelma St. Pierre

Feb 7, 2023

Thelma Dizney St. Pierre of Fairhope, AL., passed away on February 7, 2023. Thelma was born December 22, 1936, in Decatur IL to Earl Drew Dizney and Wilhemine Kollak. As a young girl she was very active in school sports and her church. In March 1955 she married Rupert St. Pierre of Mt. Zion IL, in Marion IN. They raised...

John P Williams

John P Williams

Feb 6, 2023

John P. Williams, formerly of Toledo, OH passed away on February 6, 2023 at his home in Lillian, AL where he has lived these past 30+ years. His loving family was with him at his passing. He was 91 years young. John was a graduate of the old Macomber Vocational High School and a veteran of Korean Conflict from 1952...

Casimiro Palazzolo

Casimiro Palazzolo

Feb 6, 2023

Casimiro Palazzolo, age 89, a native of Cinisi, Sicily, and a resident of Fairhope, Al passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. Casimiro is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Maria Palazzolo. He is survived by a daughter, Cathy (Jim) Kacmarzyk, grandchildren, Joshua and Marisa, all of Daphne; along with many other loving relatives and friends. Cas was a loving...

Elizabeth Jane Fowler

Elizabeth Jane Fowler

Feb 5, 2023

Elizabeth “Jane” Fowler, age 68, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Wayne and Elva Donaldson Shaddix and her daughter, Kristi Elizabeth Fowler Oschwald.

She is survived by her husband, Chris Fowler, Foley, AL; son, Kenny (Miranda) Fowler, Foley, AL; brother, Carl Wayne Shaddix, Birmingham, AL; sister...

Patrick Lynn Starks

Patrick Lynn Starks

Feb 5, 2023

Patrick Lynn Starks was born February 4, 1964 and passed away February 5, 2023. Patrick grew up in the mountains of Jamestown, TN and resided in Foley, AL. He loved the outdoors and worked in construction for most of his life. Being his sister was one my fondest memories. When I found out that I was getting a baby brother,...

Grant Reinhardt

Grant Reinhardt

Feb 5, 2023

Grant Edward Reinhardt, age 59, a resident of Elberta, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Grant E. Reinhardt. He is survived by his mother, Laura Reinhardt, Elberta; sisters, Rhonda (Mike) Krehling, Elberta and Donna (Jerry) Schoen, Elberta; 3 nieces and 6 nephews; many other loving relatives and friends. Graveside services will be...

Samuel Styron

Samuel Styron

Feb 4, 2023

Samuel Maddox Styron, age 87, a resident of Foley, Al, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Samuel Maxwell Styron and former wife and mother to his children, Betty Ann Styron. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Styron, Foley, Al; son, Charles Styron, Laredo, TX; daughters, Barbara Styron, Foley...

Michael Andrew Mann

Michael Andrew Mann

Feb 4, 2023

Michael Andrew Mann, age 60, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away at his home, peacefully, Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Mike was a die-hard Auburn fan and avid golfer. He could usually be found at Lake Forest Golf Club with his buddies and a cold beer. He recently received his 25-year Service Award from...

Harry Cichowski

Harry Cichowski

Feb 2, 2023

HMC Harry Cichowski USN Ret (Chief) passed away at 5:15 a.m. on 2 February 2023 at the age of 93. He was born in Pittsburgh PA to Harry and Martha Cichowski residing there for 18 years. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1947 and served as a Hospital Corpsman aboard many ships and hospitals during his career in both...

Robert W. Murray

Robert W. Murray

Feb 1, 2023

Robert W. Murray, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the age of 81. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort for 35 years, serving as a Deacon, a Sunday School teacher, and a member of the Choir. He loved to deer hunt and was active in his community. He loved his...

Flora "Flo" Trott Nelson

Flora "Flo" Trott Nelson

Feb 1, 2023

Flora Jane Trott Nelson, age 92, of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023. She was born in Maplesville, AL on September 23, 1930. At the young age, she moved to Baldwin County to Belforest so her parents could work at the Shipyard during WWII. She married W.J. Nelson in 1953 and together they raised 10 children. She worked...

Barbara "BB" Beutel Patty

Barbara "BB" Beutel Patty

Jan 31, 2023

Barbara "BB" Beutel Patty, age 83, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She was a member of Gulf Shores United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, JW Patty; children, Karen Elizabeth...

Judith "Judy" Merchant

Judith "Judy" Merchant

Jan 31, 2023

On January 31, 2023, Judith “Judy” Ann Merchant, passed away at the age of 83 in her home in Elberta, Alabama. She was a loving wife, caring mother, wonderful grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Donald Wayne Merchant; her three daughters, Ruby Merchant Lee (Tommy), Phyllis Katrina Merchant, and Lisa Jane Evans (Robert); eight grandchildren and...

Louis Prochazka

Louis Prochazka

Jan 31, 2023

Louis Victor Prochazka, age79, a resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

He was an outdoorsman and he loved to fish, hunt and work in his machine shop.

He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joseph A. Hutson.

He is survived by his, daughter, Beverly (Fred) Hutson, Foley; son, Earl (Lynn) Prochazka, Lillian; grandchildren, Dayton (Kayla) Prochazka...

Mary Walters

Mary Walters

Jan 31, 2023

Mary Elmore Walters, age 85, a resident of Bon Secour, Alabama since 1957, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 31 at her home.

Mary was born in Frankville, Alabama on October 9, 1937 to Robert and Ella Jean Elmore.

Mary loved gardening, her flowers, her cows and her family but not necessarily in that order.

On January 25,1957, Mary...

Mary Holcombe

Mary Holcombe

Jan 31, 2023

Mary Charles Barnett Holcombe, a native of Escambia County, Alabama and resident of Mobile, Alabama passed away January 31, 2023 at the age of 95. She graduated from Atmore High School and Huffstetler Business College. She retired in 1990 from Mobile County School Board Personnel Department. She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

Franklin "Frank" D. Fuqua

Franklin "Frank" D. Fuqua

Jan 31, 2023

Franklin D. Fuqua, age 87, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Frank retired from Soil Conservation Service (SCS) in 1994 with 32 years of service to the farmers and people of Baldwin County. Frank continued to work with various other contractors throughout the county after his retirement. Frank’s handprints are evident throughout the county with...