Obituaries

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

Margaret "Mickey" Boykin

Margaret "Mickey" Boykin

Nov 9, 2021

Margaret Adams Boykin (Mickey), a longtime resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on November 9, 2021 at the age of 85.

She loved the Lord, her family, her friends, her community, and her country. She was an active member of Daphne United Methodist Church.

Upon her retirement from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1995, she became involved with...

Joseph Michael Davis

Joseph Michael Davis

Nov 8, 2021

Joseph Michael Davis, 39, a resident of Bay Minette and Robertsdale, passed away Monday November 8th after a courageous battle with cancer. Joe was an Eagle Scout, BSA Troop 47, and a Brotherhood member of Woa Cholena Lodge 322, Order of the Arrow. He loved God, hunting, racing, wrestling, collecting, and heckling Bama fans (War Eagle!) He was a crusty...

Janet Lynn Dixon

Janet Lynn Dixon

Nov 6, 2021

Janet Lynn Dixon August 13, 1953 - November 6, 2021 Janet Lynn Dixon went home to her Creator and Savior late in the evening of November 6, 2021. Her family was blessed to be able to shower her with love during her last week and final moments on earth. A beloved wife and mother of three, “Look for ways to...

Charles Howard Ratcliff

Charles Howard Ratcliff

Nov 4, 2021

Charles Howard Ratcliff, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. Charles was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Caylor, Jean Brown, and Patricia Ratcliff. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elaine Ratcliff; children, Kimberly Kosina, Cheryl Coesens (Fred), Amy McKenzie (Jason); grandchildren, Chantele Lucas, Christopher McLaurin (Shannon), Sharron Zuniga (Robert),...

David Walter "Pops" Nielsen, Sr.

David Walter "Pops" Nielsen, Sr.

Nov 3, 2021

David Walter “Pops” Nielsen, Sr., age 82, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

Pops was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He served in the National Guard. Pops loved his family. He also loved driving his golf cart around Fairhope with his beloved dog, Chester. He was an avid card player and loved putting puzzles...

Peter A. Cunningham

Peter A. Cunningham

Nov 2, 2021

CUNNINGHAM FAIRHOPE Loving friend, husband and father, Peter A. Cunningham went peacefully to his heavenly home November 2, 2021. Peter was born October 17, 1942 and lived his life to the fullest. Peter is preceded by his parents, Joseph and Virginia Cunningham. Peter is survived by his wife, Eulala Cunningham (Hannah); children, Kelly Ponder, Patrick (Melissa) Ponder; sister, Susan (Bill)...

Tracey Jerome Monti, Jr.

Tracey Jerome Monti, Jr.

Nov 1, 2021

Tracey Jerome “T.J.” Monti, Jr., age 35, born in Fairhope, Alabama and a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021 at a local hospital. T.J. was a shrimper and fisherman. He is survived by his son, Trevor Jason Monti; daughter, Emma Louise Katurah Monti, both of Semmes, Alabama; mother, Anedia Springsteen Reese of Foley, Alabama; father,...

Sara "Sally" Sims

Sara "Sally" Sims

Oct 31, 2021

On Sunday, October 31st, 2021, Sara Watson Sims, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at age 53.

 

Sara, or as her loved ones knew her, Sally, was born on February 6, 1968 in Montgomery, Alabama. On November 29th, 1991 she married Paul Wesley Sims. They raised one son, Blake, and two daughters, Sarah Megan and Emily...

William "Rocky" Seitz

William "Rocky" Seitz

Oct 31, 2021

William Henry Seitz, Jr., affectionately known as "Rocky", went to be with the angels Sunday, October 31, 2021.Rocky was born in Louisiana, native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Perdido, AL.

He was a 35 year employee and retiree of the Escambia County School District. Rocky was an avid sports fan, especially for the Florida Gators football team.

He...

James Arthur Carpenter

James Arthur Carpenter

Oct 31, 2021

James Arthur Carpenter, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. James graduated from Fairhope High School and the University of Alabama. He served three years in the U.S. Army. His working career was in Human Resources with Ford Motor Company, Nissan and Staffmark Company. In retirement, James enjoyed reading, traveling throughout the United States,...

Robert "Bob" Marshall Mattox

Robert "Bob" Marshall Mattox

Oct 30, 2021

Robert Marshall Mattox “Bob” passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the age of 79. He was born in Tupelo, MS, in 1942 and grew up in Verona, MS, and was the son of William C. and Margaret (Dyer) Mattox. After Tupelo High School, he attended Mississippi State University where he obtained a bachelor of science degree and then a...

Ernest 'Ernie' Alfred Paul Seemann, Sr.

Ernest 'Ernie' Alfred Paul Seemann, Sr.

Oct 30, 2021

Ernest ‘Ernie’ Seemann -Ernest Alfred Paul Seemann, Sr., age 93, long-time resident of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, and Foley, Alabama, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born in Union City, New Jersey, to the late Erich W. Seemann and Bertha (Hessel) Seemann. He graduated from Union Hill High School and attended Stevens Institute of Technology and Newark College...

Vincent Todd Patterson

Vincent Todd Patterson

Oct 28, 2021

Retired Colonel Vincent Todd Patterson, age 56, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. Todd proudly served 33 years active duty with the Alabama Army National Guard. In those years he deployed three times, sacrificing everything. Nothing could make him happier than being around family, riding that Harley, and a cold beer. Todd was also the...

Doyle Pharris

Doyle Pharris

Oct 27, 2021

Doyle Pharris, 78, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

Doyle was a former law enforcement officer.

He is survived by his son, Shannon (Denise) Pharris of Brandon, Mississippi; daughter, Sheri (Joseph) Sparta of West Palm Beach, Florida; long-time companion, Tammy Albritton of Gulf Shores, Alabama; three brothers; three sisters; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and...

Michael Thurston Barry

Michael Thurston Barry

Oct 27, 2021

Michael Thurston Barry, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Barry Pierce of Fairhope; son, John Edward Barry of Gulf Breeze, FL; sister, Eleanor Thornell of Cleveland, AL; brother, Dick Barry (Judy) of Irondale, AL; grandchildren, Matthew Pierce, Christian Pierce, Blakely Barry and Jordan Barry; mother of...

Lawrence Patrick Thomas

Lawrence Patrick Thomas

Oct 27, 2021

Lawrence Patrick Thomas, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on October 27th, 2021. A graduate of Fairhope High School in 1963, Lawrence (known as Larry to some) was married to his loving wife Jan for over 56 years. He was an active and influential part of the Fairhope community, including his leadership with the Fairhope Single...

Beverley Ann Aspacher

Beverley Ann Aspacher

Oct 27, 2021

Beverley Ann Aspacher 87, of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, under the care of her family and Comfort Care Hospice of Baldwin County. On April 28, 1934, she was born to Monroe and Nella (Slosser) Willison in Fostoria, Ohio. She married Donald H Aspacher on April 29, 2012, in Greer, South Carolina and he survives. Beverley...

Clara "Reynia" Johnson

Clara "Reynia" Johnson

Oct 25, 2021

Clara Reynia Johnson, 63, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.

She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. Reynia cherished her family and cared for everyone who came into her life. Reynia loved spending time outdoors, watching football, shopping, and spending time with her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Dorothy Balzli Ford

Dorothy Balzli Ford

Oct 24, 2021

Dorothy Balzli Ford, age 83, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born in Mobile, Alabama to Daniel and Marguerite Balzli. She was a graduate of Bishop Toolen High School and later studied at Loyola University New Orleans and Spring Hill College before ultimately settling in Fairhope, Alabama with her husband of...

Bradley Lawrence Cobb

Bradley Lawrence Cobb

Oct 21, 2021

Bradley Lawrence Cobb, beloved and adored son of Dolores (Dee) McLaughlin of Foley and the late Winston R. Cobb of Montgomery, passed after a three week fight for his life on October 21, 2021 in Foley, Alabama where he has resided since 2004. He is preceded in death by his father, Winston R. Cobb; grandfather, John W. Cobb; grandfather, Lawrence...