Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Jonathan Taylor Baker
Apr 7, 2022
Jonathan Taylor Baker, age 43, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022. Jonathan was born in Mobile, Alabama and moved to Daphne, Alabama when he was 17 years old. Jonathan was extremely artistic and loved to build classic cars. He was a collector of all things antique. The Antiques Roadshow was his absolute favorite show. Above...
Linda Rae Daugherty
Apr 6, 2022
Linda Rae Giadrosich Daugherty, age 74, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
Linda was a graduate of Baldwin County High School in Bay Minette, Alabama. She was a long-time member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Gulf Shores, and a past member of the Legion of Mary. She was a Catechism instructor...
Andrew Thomas Ellis
Apr 6, 2022
Andrew Thomas Ellis, age 38, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Andrew was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He served our nation for two tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The first tour he served with the 360th Transportation Unit, and he served with the...
Kenneth Lee
Apr 6, 2022
Kenneth (Kenny) Lee, age 90, passed away in his home in Loxley, AL, on April 6, 2022. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his mother, Claudia Lee, son, Bubba Lee, longtime companion Judy Paul, and former wife Helen (Skeeter) Peters. He is survived by his daughter Debbie (Doug) Knapp, daughter-in-law Rise' (Lazzari) Lee, and honorary family Ron Davis and...
Christine "Nanny" Cordell Williamson
Apr 5, 2022
Christine “Nanny” Cordell Williamson was a beloved great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, and wife during her incredible 93 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Born in Dilworth, Alabama, she married Joe Oliver Williamson in the summer of 1947. Together they raised three children. Elaine, Wayne and Dale. Nanny was a spunky woman...
Dale Windell Bannerman, Sr.
Apr 4, 2022
Dale Windell Bannerman, Sr., age 75, a resident of Loxley, Alabama, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. Dale was a loving father and a United States Marine veteran. He was sweet, mild mannered, polite man; a breath of fresh air. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Hayward and Mary Bannerman and his siblings, Minnie Odessa Bannerman Pigford, devoted...
Lola Willcutt Walter
Apr 4, 2022
Lola Willcutt Walter, age 87, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at the family home in Daphne, AL. She was a volunteer at Thomas Hospital (the Pink Ladies) and a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church. She loved to read. Mrs. Walter is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Walter of Daphne; sons, Stan (Sarah) Walter of Spanish Fort, Andy (Tracy) Walter...
Landon Riley Glaze
Apr 2, 2022
Landon Riley Glaze, 20, of Baldwin County and 11 Charlie Mortarman in the United States Army, left this earth on his way to heaven on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Landon loved writing and singing music, fishing, and had a passion for sports especially football and basketball. With a deep love for all, Landon always wore a smile on his face....
Deborah Parks Sharon
Apr 2, 2022
Deborah Genenne Miller Parks Sharon, age 75, resident of Niceville, FL, passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022, at UAB. She was born January 14, 1947, in Foley, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Louis Parks, Magnolia Springs, AL; son, Jerry Louis Parks, Jr.; parents, General Franklin Miller and Ozene Sherman Miller, Magnolia Springs, AL; brothers...
Roberta Francine "Fran" Hall
Apr 1, 2022
Roberta Francine “Fran” Hall, age 73, a resident of Foley, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. Fran was retired from Gulf Telephone and was active in community service. She was preceded in death by her husband A.W. (Bogy) Hall. She is survived by her son, Jason (Kimberly) Hall, Elberta; grandchildren, Gatlin and Greyson, Elberta; sister, Charlotte Bass, Foley; niece, Tammy...
Travis Reed
Apr 1, 2022
Travis Earl Reed, age 86, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 1, 2022. Travis joined the post office as a clerk in November 1956 at the Oklahoma City Post Office where he spent most of his career. He retired in 1992 as the Postmaster for the United States Postal Service in Mobile, AL. Travis attended Oklahoma...
Sharon Nell Phillips
Mar 31, 2022
Sharon Nell Phillips, age 78, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. Sharon was very adventurous. She was an avid Alabama fan. She loved the beach and traveled the world. She worked at C.V.B in Gulf Shores and was a Real Estate agent for Remax. Sharon is survived by her children, Tish (Kent) Gunter of...
Syble Katherine Wooten
Mar 28, 2022
Syble Katherine Wooten, 95, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Wooten Sr., and her son, Thomas Edward Wooten, Jr. Syble is survived by her son, Kenny (Theresa) Wooten of Spanish Fort; three grandchildren, Kevin (Joy) Wooten of Spanish Fort, Kayla (Austin) Stewart, Ashley (Christopher) Ammons;...
Adam Bradley Mills
Mar 27, 2022
Adam Bradley Mills, age 43, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022. Adam was a 1996 graduate of Westfield High School and attended St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. Adam was preceded in death by his brother, Corey Andrew Mills; grandparents, Charles & Lois Jean Mills, Jack & Carolyn Green; aunt, Diana Joan Green; uncle, Dave...
Margaret Moore
Mar 26, 2022
Margaret Mikkelsen Moore passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022, with her family in the same home in which she was born almost 99 years before. The proud daughter of Norwegian immigrants, Mrs. Moore was born on July 29, 1923, and she lived a life filled with love and laughter. Her parents Jorgen and Bertha set shining examples of Christian...
Terence Kent Hale
Mar 26, 2022
Terence Kent Hale, born March 24, 2022, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. Although Baby Terry’s time here on earth was short, he was the greatest blessing to our family. Baby Terry was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Dr. Terence Edward Hale. Baby Terry is survived by his parents, Hunter and Blakely Hale of Fairhope; maternal grandparents, Sharon...
Randy Thomas
Mar 25, 2022
Randy Earl Thomas, of San Jose, Illinois, passed away March 25, 2022, at South Baldwin Freestanding ER in Gulf Shores, AL. Randy was born on August 13, 1951, to L. Eileen and Carl Lee Thomas. They preceded him in death, along with his wife of 50 years, Nancy Jo Thomas, and one granddaughter, Tressa Harmon. He is survived by his...
Tsurumi Okatani "Mariko" Kessler
Mar 25, 2022
Tsurumi Okatani "Mariko" Kessler, 91, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed peacefully from this life on March 25, 2022, at her son's home. Tsurumi was born February 15, 1931, in Japan. She met Lawrence Kessler, of the U.S. Air Force, and they were married in Japan in 1950. They relocated to the United States in 1955. Mr. Kessler's military career took them...
Jerome "Jerry" John Nielsen
Mar 24, 2022
Jerome John “Jerry” Nielsen, of Fairhope, died Thursday, March 24, 2022, at home. He was 77. Jerry was born in Grinnell, Iowa, on Aug. 27, 1944, and moved to Decatur, Georgia, as a child. He graduated from Georgia State University and then earned his master’s degree in archaeology at the University of Alabama. He was an expert in Southeastern archaeology....
Edward Michael Klinske, Jr.
Mar 23, 2022
Edward Michael Klinske, Jr. of Gulf Shores, Alabama, age 89 passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Ed was born on September 18, 1932, in Plymouth, MI, the son of Edward and Marianna (Schmidt) Klinske. Ed graduated from Plymouth High School in 1950. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1950-1953 where he attended the US Fleet Sonar School...