Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Douglas McGhee
Sep 11, 2021
Douglas M. McGhee, 79, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Douglas served in the United States military with the Army. He loved his family and would always participate in his grandchildren’s events. He was also an avid Alabama football fan: “Roll Tide Roll!” He is preceded in death by his parents, Norvie Lee and...
Dena Jo Thomas
Sep 11, 2021
Dena Jo Thomas, age 74, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Dena was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She was most joyful when spending time laughing and enjoying her family. Dena is survived by her children, Shai Taylor Markris (Jake), Justin Taylor (Susan);...
Henry "Ron" Ronald Arnold
Sep 7, 2021
Ron Arnold was a native of Mobile and resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away, Tuesday, September 7, 2021. He was born July 19, 1944 to parents Frances Hickman Arnold and John Calvin Arnold, Jr. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and had a long career in retail and food service management in both Houston, Texas and Gulf Shores,...
Mary Gene Wright
Sep 7, 2021
Mary Gene Wright, age 92, a native of Perry County, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Gene was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Dennis Wright, parents and all her siblings. She is survived by her children, Mary Jo Chandler (Jim) of Gulf Breeze, FL, Rebecca Hyde (Ricky) of Albertsville, AL,...
Mark Calivas
Sep 7, 2021
Mark Calivas, 36, left this life on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at his home in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born November 1, 1984, in Manhattan, NY. His parents, Helene Calivas and Alan Kaufman, predeceased him. Mark attended the Alabama School of Math and Science in Mobile, where he excelled academically. After his mother’s sudden death in 2000, Mark relocated...
Herschel Paul Bentley, MD
Sep 6, 2021
Herschel Paul Bentley, MD, age 92, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. He was born October 27, 1928 in Amory, MS.
Dr. Bentley was predeceased by his parents, Herschel Paul Bentley, Sr., and Frankie Boozer Bentley; brother, Thomas Franklin Bentley; sister-in-law, Jeanie Bentley; and daughter, Valerie Bentley Pregeant.
Dr. Bentley is survived by his wife,...
Edeltraud "Judy" Jordan
Sep 6, 2021
Edeltraud “Judy” Jordan, 87, a resident of Lillian passed away on September 6, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford Jordan. Judy was born in Germany, was world traveler and lived in different countries in Europe. She was the owner of Jordan’s Antiques and Collectibles and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lillian. She will be...
Douglas Francis Lowell, Jr.
Sep 5, 2021
Douglas Francis Lowell, Jr., age 71, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Douglas was a lifetime farmer and will be sadly missed by entire Baldwin Country farming community who loved and respected him. Douglas was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Linda; and his parents, Douglas and Lillian Lowell, Sr.; and...
Sylvia Davis Rhea
Sep 5, 2021
Sylvia Davis Rhea, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Oris E. Davis and Maude T. Davis, her sisters, Mary Nan Carroll and Margie Armstrong, and two brothers, John Earl Davis and Larry Davis. Sylvia is Survived by her three daughters: Dena Rhea White (Jeff),...
Perry Vernal Lowery, Jr.
Sep 4, 2021
Perry Vernal Lowery Jr, formerly of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, September 4th, 2021, at the age of 91. Perry was born December 28, 1929, in Mobile, Alabama. He lived most of his life in Fairhope with his wife, Mollie Carpenter Lowery unitl her passing in 2016. He lettered in varsity sports at UMS for six straight years. He was inducted...
John Willie Carter, II
Sep 3, 2021
John Willie Carter, II, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. He was a Professor at Faulkner State Jr. College and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He was the President for Baldwin County Hunting Club for 54 years; was a wood carver and loved his family. John was an avid Alabama Football Fan. He...
Janette Bearjar
Sep 2, 2021
Janette Bearjar, age 51, a lifelong resident of Loxley, AL, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother and Mimi. Janette is survived by her husband of 13 years, Adam Bearjar of Loxley; mother, Nancy Kilpatrick of Fairhope; children, Christopher Blake Kilpatrick (Ana) of Fairhope, Jessica Milam (Canyon) of Mobile, Joshua Bearjar of Ft. Worth, TX,...
Miguel A. Gonzalez Rosado
Sep 1, 2021
Miguel Angel Gonzalez, age 77, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Miguel A. Gonzalez Rosado, was born on January 29, 1948. In Utuado, P.R. His parents were Bautista Gonzalez and Carmen Rosado. He only studied up to 6th grade, and worked at the Temple Steel Company. In his first marriage, he had 3 children...
Darlene K. Lochrico
Sep 1, 2021
Darlene K. Lochrico, age 53, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Lochrico. Darlene is survived by her daughter, Alexandria Rivera of Daphne; son, Cameron Parks of Daphne; mother, Melba Lochrico of Daphne; sisters, Tammy Comalander (Robbie) and Tonya Lochrico, all of Fairhope; brothers, David Lochrico and...
Sally Wheelahan Strachan
Aug 31, 2021
Beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Sally Maureen Wheelahan Strachan, 73, of Daphne, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.
Sally was born in Jacksonville, FL, and lived in Fairhope before moving to Daphne.
Before retirement she was a nurse at Montrose Bay Nursing Home and a nurse trainer at The American Red Cross in Mobile. Sally was a member of St. Lawrence...
Lila Colyer Gillham
Aug 30, 2021
Unfortunately for us – passing at the age of 70 – Lila Colyer Gillham didn't live the average lifespan. But fortunately for us, she didn't live the average life either. In December 2014, she moved from Little Rock, Arkansas to Fairhope, Alabama; the prettiest place she could find on a map. On August 30, 2021, she upgraded again to an...
Mel Terrill
Aug 29, 2021
Melvin Wayne Terrill, 68, a resident of Foley passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Mel always had a smile and was a loving and kind soul that cherished his family and friends. His friends knew him as an outgoing, plainspoken person that would help anyone. Mel longed for his “riding days” and cared dearly for his motorcycle and his...
Richard "Doug" Douglas Hall
Aug 29, 2021
Richard Douglas “Doug” Hall, 69, a resident of Silverhill, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.
Doug was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Karen Hall; children, Jason (Mary Ellen) Ile of Silverhill, Ashleigh (Justin) McGriff of Mobile, Shawn Ile of Robertsdale, Audra Ile of Loxley and Austin Hall...
Felicia Ballard
Aug 29, 2021
Felicia Stringer Ballard, 49, a resident of Daphne passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 21 years, Chad Ballard, and their daughter, Mackenzie Lynn Ballard of Daphne; sister, Kristi Leigh Stringer of Daphne; aunts, Judy Croker and Bobbie Luker (James) both of Mobile; mother-in-law, Joyce Ballard of Birmingham; brother-in-law, Sean Ballard (Tish)...
Lorine Brown Cink
Aug 29, 2021
Lorine Brown Cink
April 7, 1938 - August 29, 2021
Lorine, affectionately known as ‘Rene’ by family and friends, passed away on August 29, 2021.
Born and raised in Baldwin County, she married Richard and spent 25 years as a proud Air Force wife, serving in bases across the nation and in Germany. Rene remained active during their military...
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