Obituaries

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

Clifford R. Welk

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

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.

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

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...

Dennis Arthur Darling

Dennis Arthur Darling

May 9, 2022

DARLING FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Dennis Arthur Darling, 70 years of age, passed away peacefully at his home in Fairhope, Alabama on May 9th, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Dennis grew up in Dubuque, Iowa and attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School. His mother, Mary Lucille Darling, taught him the values of sincerity, kindness, and honesty. He also shared many great moments with his...

Gary Russell Carter, Sr.

Gary Russell Carter, Sr.

May 9, 2022

CARTER FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Gary Russell Carter, Sr., passed away at Thomas Hospital in the presence of family and other loved ones on Sunday, May 8, 2022. He is survived by his best friend and devoted wife, Martha Bryant Carter; his loving daughter, Theresa Carter Gaspard (Craig); granddaughter, Taylor Budd; grandsons, Jack Budd and John Carter. In addition, he is survived...

Clifton Lee Dailey

Clifton Lee Dailey

May 9, 2022

DAILEY FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Clifton Lee Dailey, age 60, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, May 9, 2022. Clifton Lee (Lee Man) was a horticulturist by trade and had a love for training dogs. Clifton is survived by his wife, Diane Jones Dailey; daughter, Shannon Anice Lee; five sisters, Lillie B. Thomas, Annie R. Dailey, Barbara J. (Jerome) McGill,...

Jane Boller Moyer

Jane Boller Moyer

May 8, 2022

Jane Boller Moyer, a lifelong resident of Foley, Orange Beach and Magnolia Springs, died Sunday, May 8, 2022, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Benita Boller; her husband, Glenn Moyer; two brothers, Charles and Bill Boller; and one sister, B.A. Hagan. Following graduation from Foley High School, she attended the University of...

Jean Devine Street

Jean Devine Street

May 4, 2022

Jean Devine Street, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, due to complications from a brain aneurism. Jean was a devoted Christian who was defined by Christ’s claim on her life. She appealed to the Lord daily for His goodness and strength. She was a loving grandmother, mother, wife, and sister. She found joy in serving...

Madeline O'Toole

Madeline O'Toole

May 3, 2022

On May 3, 2022, Madeline (Maddy) O’Toole died unexpectedly at her home in Spanish Fort, AL. She was 85 years old. Madeline was born on May 10, 1936, in Camden, NJ. She graduated from Woodbury High School, Woodbury NJ and went on to attend Rutgers University, in New Jersey where she graduated with a degree in English Literature. Madeline is...

Colonel Susan (Sue) Dale Mason, Ph.D.

Colonel Susan (Sue) Dale Mason, Ph.D.

May 3, 2022

Colonel Susan Dale “Sue” Mason, Ph.D., United States Marine Corps (Retired) passed away on May 3, 2022. She lived in Fairhope, Alabama. Colonel Mason was born on 31 August 1942. She grew up and attended school in Homewood, Alabama. After graduation from Shades Valley High School, she studied at Emory University and Birmingham-Southern College before graduating with honors from Alabama...

Hennon Lamar Hill

Hennon Lamar Hill

May 2, 2022

HILL FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Hennon Lamar Hill, age 92, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022. Hennon was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope and the Johnson Beech Sunday School Class. His professional career was as an agent/owner of an insurance company. Hennon was preceded in death by his wife, Wathon Joyce Hill, and son...

Leland Edward Stewart

Leland Edward Stewart

May 1, 2022

Leland Edward Stewart, age 6, a resident of Foley, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. He is survived by his parents, Brandy and Jason Stewart; brothers, Eli, Luke and Owen Stewart; grandparents, Fredrick and Lily Stewart, Bon Secour and Ronald and Rebecca Ross, Foley; aunts, uncles and relatives. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 5, 2022...

Lillie Mae Woerner

Lillie Mae Woerner

Apr 30, 2022

WOERNER ELBERTA, AL Lillie Mae Woerner, age 91, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar E. Woerner, a son; Don Woerner and her parents; Samuel and Tensie Wheeler. Lillie is survived by her two sons, Earl Woerner, Clark (Amy) Woerner all of Elberta, AL; three daughters, Karen...

Sandy Scott Helmstadter

Sandy Scott Helmstadter

Apr 29, 2022

Sandy Scott Helmstadter of Fairhope, AL died peacefully on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the age of 83. She was loved by her husband John for 59 years and raised two wonderful children, William (wife Robin) Helmstadter and Julia (husband Tom) Nicholas. She was fortunate to travel extensively, live in many different states and even abroad, and always strove to...

Eva Ruth Grubbs

Eva Ruth Grubbs

Apr 29, 2022

Eva Ruth Grubbs, 49, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022. She was a member of Missionary Baptist Church, Eagle Lake, FL. She is survived by her parents, William and Frances Grubbs, Fairhope; brother, Wade Grubbs, New Orleans, LA; sister, Laura Marie (Tad) Zgoda, Phoenix, AZ; nephews, Will and Alex Zgoda, Phoenix, AZ and a...

Elizabeth Mears Till

Elizabeth Mears Till

Apr 27, 2022

Thelma Elizabeth Mears Till was born on October 17, 1921 in Bothwell, Mississippi. She passed from this life on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Alman Till, Sr. and her son, Frank A. Till, Jr. (Brenda), her father, William Levin Mears, Sr., mother, Thelma Jones Mears, brothers, William Levin Mears, Jr. (Nelly), Eugene...

Michael Wayne Villadsen

Michael Wayne Villadsen

Apr 26, 2022

Michael Wayne Villadsen joined his daddy in heaven on April 26, 2022. He is the son of Wilson Wayne Villadsen, Jr. (deceased) and Alice Wildes Villadsen. He is survived by his loving sister, Jacque Villadsen Helms, her husband, Dennis, and children, Bradley, Mark and Alice Helms. Michael was born August 3, 1970, in Panama City, Florida. Michael lived with his...

Deborah Hitchcock Jessup

Deborah Hitchcock Jessup

Apr 26, 2022

Debbie Jessup passed away in the afternoon on Tuesday, April 26 at Thomas Hospital, Fairhope, she was 87 years old. She was born and raised in Massachusetts and Windsor, CT. She graduated from Swarthmore College with a B.A. in English. Debbie had various jobs during her lifetime, including social work, teaching and writing as a published author. She ended her...

Britton Kelly

Britton Kelly

Apr 23, 2022

Maury Britton Kelly, 83, passed away April 23 at his home in Spanish Fort. Alabama, after a long fight with cancer. Britt was born in Cortelyou, a small community in Washington County. After graduating from Leroy High School in 1956, he attended Livingston State College (now the University of West Alabama) which had awarded him a football scholarship. Even as...