Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
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...
Dorothy Jane Jensen
Mar 23, 2022
Dorothy Jane Jensen, age 78, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
Dorothy was a passionate volunteer, serving with suicide prevention, hospice care, and cancer clinics in Michigan. She was an avid boater and a talented seamstress.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Ronald L. Jensen; her loving children, Arnold R. and Meiling Xu Jensen...
Michael George Walker
Mar 23, 2022
Michael G. Walker ( March 23, 2022 ) Michael George Walker 75, Foley, AL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March, 23, 2022. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to Mr. Wilbur L. and Mrs. Gladys M. Walker; the youngest of 2 Children. Mike is survived by his brother, Jerry L. (Vicki) Walker of Porter; TX,...
John Stroman Hayden
Mar 22, 2022
John Stroman Hayden, age 62, a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away March 22, 2022.
John was a native of Jacksonville, FL, and resided in Orange Beach, AL since he retired in 2016. John grew up in Mobile, AL, and graduated from Davidson High School. John was a 1982 graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering....
Patricia Ann McKenzie
Mar 21, 2022
Patricia Ann McKenzie, age 80 a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022. Patricia grew up in Lyons, Nebraska and has many fond memories there. Patricia was married to her loving husband, Paul Emmette McKenzie, 51 years before he preceded her in death along with their son, Richard McKenzie. Patricia is survived by her sons, Scott (Ashley)...
Yantis E. Stafford, Jr.
Mar 21, 2022
Yantis E. Stafford, Jr., age 76, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. Yantis was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dorothy Stafford, and his brother, Jimmy Stafford. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Mezo Stafford; children, Kevin Stafford, Little Buddy Stafford (Misti), Sondra Hinote (Jay) and Timmy Stafford (Tia); eight grandchildren;...
Marie "Ree Ree" Andrews McConnell-Perkins
Mar 19, 2022
While she was sleeping, her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, gently took Marie’s hand and led her home. Marie was a native Mobilian and has lived in Fairhope for the past 18 years. Marie was the president and owner of Marie McConnell Realty with offices in Mobile and Baldwin County, and it has been said that she broke the “glass...
Melody Marie Taylor
Mar 19, 2022
Melody Marie Morris Taylor, age 34, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022.
Melody was a graduate of Foley High School and lifetime Girl Scout. She loved camping, traveling, and Mardi Gras.
She is survived by her loving husband, Chris Taylor; her adored sons Mason and Gabe; her parents, Jr. & Rosie Morris; brother, Aubrey (Amy)...
