Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Andrew Pete Sanders, Jr.
May 24, 2022
Andrew Pete Sanders, age 79, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022.
Pete was born and raised in Greenville, Mississippi. He graduated from Greenville High School, and later, Mississippi State University with a BS degree in the College of Business. He married Marsha R. Slaughter in August of 1964. He was employed by Memphis Bank &...
David Ronald LeBlanc
May 23, 2022
David Ronald LeBlanc, who was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, son and brother, died May 23, 2022, in Fairhope, AL. David was proud of his Cajun heritage, having been born Jan. 25, 1955, in New Orleans, LA, to Edward Ronald LeBlanc and Barbara Ann (Martin) LeBlanc. The eldest of six children, David, grew up in Louisiana, Texas and California....
Donald Ray Willis
May 22, 2022
Donald R. Willis is singing the Eyes of Texas within the pearly gates today. After a long struggle, he danced his way into Jesus’ arms on Sunday evening, May 22, 2022, just shy of his 80th birthday. Don was born on June 27, 1942, in Knoxville, Tennessee to parents Victoria and Fred Willis. He spent his childhood and youth in...
David Inscore
May 22, 2022
David Inscore, 63, passed away on the morning of May 22, 2022, at his home in Robertsdale, AL. He was born in Troy, AL, on October 18, 1958, and moved to Fairhope, AL, in 1968. Lovingly referred to as “Butch” by his family, David was a devoted husband, father, and grandpa. He loved cooking, performing music, tending to his small...
Jeffrey Philip Valentine
May 21, 2022
Jeffrey Philip Valentine was born August 27th, 1969 in Houston Texas to Philip and Gail Valentine. His childhood was spent in Houston, Texas. He had a spirit for adventure and loved traveling. He graduated from Texas A & M in 1993. He started his life adventure with Gretchen officially on Valentine’s Day in 1997. Jeff was the embodiment of warmth,...
Johnny Alfred Sanders
May 21, 2022
Johnny A. “Coach” Sanders, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 21st, 2022. He was 84 years old.
Johnny was born on October 21st, 1937, to parents Walter Leon and Flossie Mae Sanders. A native of Phenix City, Alabama, he attended Central High School. While at Central, he was involved...
Edward Earl White Jr.
May 19, 2022
Edward Earl White Jr., age 50, a resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022. Edward Earl was a member of the Masonic Lodge #598, Fairhope and a York Rite Mason. He was preceded in death by aunts, Donna Jean Paulk and Betty Joanne Skipper. He is survived by his parents, father, Edward Earl (stepmother, Bonnie) White, Sr....
Walter Marvin Merrell, Jr.
May 18, 2022
Walter Marvin Merrell Jr, age 75, a resident of Daphne Alabama died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father Walter Marvin Merrell and mother Elizabeth Waters Merrell. He is survived by his wife, Gayle Clark Merrell of 37 years; sons, Walter Marvin Merrell III (Hannah) of Andalusia, Steven David Phillips (HanMi) of Vestavia Hills,...
Paul Joseph Dowsey
May 17, 2022
DOWSEY FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Paul Joseph Dowsey, age 90, a resident of Westminster Village in Spanish Fort and a former longtime resident of Fish River in Silverhill, AL, died on May 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elizabeth Delcambre Dowsey and two sons, Wayne and Randy Dowsey. He is survived by two sons: Mark (Lynn) Dowsey...
Ronald Lewis Jokerst
May 17, 2022
Ronald Lewis Jokerst, 75, who was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle died May 17, 2022, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL surrounded by family. Ronald was born November 22, 1946, in Zell, MO, the son of Oswin and Pearl (Howard) Jokerst. Ron graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1964 and joined the Air Force in 1965....
Marguerite Peggy Manders
May 17, 2022
Marguerite Easterling Cole Manders (Peggy), a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on May 17, 2022. She was born in Dillon, South Carolina to Marguerite Easterling Cole and James B. Cole. Peggy graduated from Dillon High School where she excelled as a scholar, homecoming queen, president of the debate club, head band...
Felicia Manley Horton
May 16, 2022
Felicia Manley Horton passed into eternity on Monday, May 16, 2022, with her husband, CAPT Jeffrey Charles “Jeff” Horton, SC, USN (Ret), and best friend Pattye Fava Meagher at her side. Felicia was born in Meridian, Mississippi, on September 10, 1963, the daughter of Ed and Lera (nee Harrison) Manley. She attended the University of Mississippi, where she became a...
Mary J. Sanford
May 15, 2022
Mary J. Sanford, age 66, a resident of Grand Bay, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Mary, know by most as “Janie”, was a bright star with eyes that rivaled Sinatra’s. Her laughter was infectious, her wit sharp, and her cooking was legend. Having worked as one of the most sought-after Medical Transcriptionists in Mobile for years, she...
Robert Lee Casey
May 15, 2022
CASEY FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Robert Lee Casey, age 57, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022. Robert was the owner of Casey Painting Company for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Williams Casey and father, Roy Lee Casey. Robert is survived by his husband of 30 years, Michael R. Little; sisters, Christine...
Joseph Thomas Heflin Odom, Sr.
May 15, 2022
Mr. Joseph Thomas Heflin Odom, Sr., a longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama was born October the 4th, 1927 in Bon Secour, Alabama. He was 94 when he passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Mr. Odom served in the Korean Conflict and served with the National Guard for 40 years. He retired as Administrator of Fort Riel Armory after...
Lander Marshall Dean
May 14, 2022
LANDER MARSHALL DEAN FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Lander Marshall Dean, age 74, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022. Lander is survived by her loving husband, Frank Dean; daughter, Eleanor Williams (Eric); grandchildren, Eleanor Gibson Williams, John Marshall Williams, Owen Baudino Williams, Rankin Scott Williams; niece, Stacy Skipworth Hamilton (Whit); nephew, Bubba Skipworth (Marian); along with many other...
Clifford R. Welk
May 13, 2022
Clifford R. Welk, age 83, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL for 57 years, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. Clifford was a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope. He worked at Scott Paper Company, in Engineering, for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Theo Welk and his brother,...
Burwell Carr Barrett
May 13, 2022
Burwell Carr Barrett, age 88, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. He was a Korean War Veteran in the United States Army and an avid fisherman and boatsman. His was preceded in death by his wife, Doreen Barrett. He is survived by his son, Scott (Josie) Barrett of Freeport, FL; two sisters, Jeannette Dennis, Hildy...
John W Somervill, Ph.D.
May 11, 2022
Father, Friend, Colleague, Mentor. Remembered for his Generosity, humor, and Loyalty to friends John Somervill was born in Memphis, Tennessee. His education included a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Rhodes College (Memphis, Tennessee); a Master’s degree in psychology from the University of Mississippi (Oxford, Mississippi); a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in clinical psychology from the University of Arkansas (Fayetteville, Arkansas);...
Virginia Ann Luckie
May 11, 2022
LUCKIE FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Virginia Ann Luckie, age 81, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Ann was preceded in death by her daughter, Leigh Ann Chason. Ann is survived by her sons, Steven Andrew (Poenta) Luckie of Fairhope, Clayton Alan (Kerry) Luckie of Point Clear; 6 grandchildren, Judson Chason, Wes Chason, Cory Luckie, Jenna Rogers, Kayla...
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