Obituaries

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

Joan Hampton

Joan Hampton

Oct 21, 2021

Hampton FOLEY, AL Joan Hampton, age 91, a native of Aliceville, AL and a resident of Foley, AL passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021. Joan enjoyed being a mom, grandmother, great grandmother and an Air Force wife. She is survived by her two daughters, Joan (Norman) Thiem of Acworth, GA. and Karen (Rick ) Linto of Foley, AL; grandchildren, Terry...

Bob Finleyson

Bob Finleyson

Oct 20, 2021

FINLEYSON FAIRHOPE Bob Finleyson, age 67, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Bob is survived by his wife, Jan Finleyson; sister, Kathy (Tony) Collis, Libby (Steve) Guntner; sister-in-law, Lydia (Blake) Keller; nephews, Jeremy (Melanie) Ferguson, Jason Ferguson; nieces, Kristy (Ron) Hightower, Amy Collis, Jennifer (Chris) Wolcik; seven great nieces and nephews; one great-great niece;...

Col John Albert Reddy

Col John Albert Reddy

Oct 20, 2021

Col John Albert Reddy, age 74, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. John, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, served 28 years in the US Air Force with over 4,500 flying hours. His military decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, and the...

Linda Sue Ryder Everett

Linda Sue Ryder Everett

Oct 15, 2021

EVERETT FAIRHOPE, AL Linda Sue Ryder Everett, a native of Fairhope, Alabama, born April 7, 1950, walked into the arms of our Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond D. Ryder and Carol Lee Ryder; and her sister, Yvonne Ryder Klein. Linda is survived by her sons, Michael Douglas Everett (Margaret), Chad...

Steven Lee Eagleson

Steven Lee Eagleson

Oct 15, 2021

Steven Lee Eagleson, age 57, a resident of Loxley, Alabama, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021. Steven was a loving husband, father, as well as the greatest “Cool Pa” ever! He was an avid golfer, Alabama Football and Indiana Basketball fan. Steven was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Eagleson. Steven is survived by his wife, Carol S. Eagleson...

Linda Sue Ryder Everett

Linda Sue Ryder Everett

Oct 15, 2021

Linda Sue Ryder Everett, a native of Fairhope, Alabama, born April 7, 1950, walked into the arms of our Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond D. Ryder and Carol Lee Ryder; and her sister, Yvonne Ryder Klein. Linda is survived by her sons, Michael Douglas Everett (Margaret), Chad Lee Everett (Missy),...

James Thomas Farr

James Thomas Farr

Oct 14, 2021

FARR DAPHNE James Thomas Farr, age 60, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. James was a retired U.S. Army Paratrooper 82nd Airborne. He was a member of the Southern Cruisers Motorcycle Club, Disabled American Veterans, and a former President of Mended Hearts. James is survived by his wife, Sheila Farr of Daphne; children, Gayle...

Thomas Lee Madden

Thomas Lee Madden

Oct 12, 2021

Thomas L. Madden, age 72, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Thomas was a Veteran in the United States Army. He was a loving husband, father, son and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Marie Madden, and a sister May Bell Logan. He is...

Thelma Willard Harrelson

Thelma Willard Harrelson

Oct 11, 2021

Thelma Willard Harrelson of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at the age of 100. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope and was an active member of the Golden Tones Choir and Betty Henson Sunday school class. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Carroll; a daughter, Shirley Marie Bryars; her parents,...

Kyle Edward Schaeffer

Kyle Edward Schaeffer

Oct 11, 2021

Kyle Edward Schaeffer, age 42, was born in Manassas, Virginia on September 10, 1979 and passed away on October 11, 2021 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Kyle lived and attended school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, before he moved to Gulf Shores.

Our first born leaves behind his loving parents, Dale and Pam Schaeffer, that are heartbroken that he is gone; his brother...

Stillman DePauw Knight, Jr.

Stillman DePauw Knight, Jr.

Oct 11, 2021

Stillman DePauw Knight Jr., 74, of Orange Beach, Al., died on Oct. 11, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was loving and generous to his family and many friends.

He loved traveling the world with his wife, Dr. Mary A. Knight, and found adventure in fishing, hunting, boating, crabbing and...

Betty Sears Hoffren

Betty Sears Hoffren

Oct 11, 2021

Betty Sears Hoffren, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. She was a member of Fairhope Christian Church; she was also a member of Emblem Club, and Beta-Sigma Phi. Betty was president of BPW from 1985-1986. She worked at Manders & Lee Realtors and Hoffren’s Automotive, where she was a part-owner. Mrs. Hoffren was preceded in...

Donald "DJ" Johnson, Sr.

Donald "DJ" Johnson, Sr.

Oct 10, 2021

Donald Ray “DJ” Johnson, Sr., 71, a resident of Bay Minette passed away on Sunday. October 10, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Priscilla Johnson; son, William Anthony Johnson; twin sister, Norma Fay Johnson and sister, Elma Thompson.

DJ is survived by his wife of 15 years, Cathy Johnson; children Donald Johnson, Jr. (Melanie) and...

Linda Glover

Linda Glover

Oct 9, 2021

Linda Brazzel Glover, 62, a resident of Elberta passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and beloved Nina. Linda attended St. Bartholomew and St. Margaret Catholic Churches and was an advisor for Mary’s Shelter, Elberta. She was preceded in death by her husband Pressley Glover; son Buggar Glover; in-laws, Boudreaux and Sue...

Gertrude "Trudy" Houston

Gertrude "Trudy" Houston

Oct 9, 2021

Gertrude Elizabeth “Trudy” Houston, 77, a resident of Mobile passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Trudy was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and grew up in New Orleans.

Trudy began her journey towards becoming a Registered Nurse at the University of Southeastern Louisiana. She achieved her degree in nursing at the University of Mobile where she graduated Cum...

Billy H. Tallent

Billy H. Tallent

Oct 9, 2021

Billy H. Tallent, 87, a native of Bruce, MS., and a resident of Daphne passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Billy was a devoted member of Daphne Baptist Church, and an avid Alabama football fan. He was a dedicated employee of over 30 years to Beech-Nut Food Distributors where he was a top salesman. After he retired, from Beech-Nut,...

Patsy LaRosa

Patsy LaRosa

Oct 9, 2021

Patsy Jean LaRosa, 77, a resident of Daphne passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope.

Patsy was preceded in death her husband, Frank LaRosa, her son, Henry Pickett of Gulfport, MS and brother, Clifford Sartin of Brandon, Mississippi.

She is survived by her son, Clifford Pickett (Kathy) of...

Terrence Rashad Dailey

Terrence Rashad Dailey

Oct 9, 2021

Terrence Rashad Dailey was born on April 12, 1986 in Fairhope, Alabama. He departed this life on October 9, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Tyrone Weeks and grandparents, Jesse and Margaret Dailey, and Samuel Weeks, JR. Terrence attended Fairhope High School and graduated with the class of 2005. He was known for his academic excellence and...

Gladys Sumner

Gladys Sumner

Oct 8, 2021

Gladys Knell Sumner, 95, a resident of Fairhope passed on Friday, October 8, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sumner.

Gladys is survived by her son, Ken Sumner (Sue) of Fairhope; nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Memory Gardens of Fairhope,

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Dayton L. Shell

Dayton L. Shell

Oct 5, 2021

Dayton L. Shell, age 98, a resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away Sunday, October 05, 2021. Dayton is survived by his daughter, Shirley Cooper (Billy); grandchildren, William Cooper (Michelle), Shelly Overton (James), and Chris Shell; great-grandchildren, William Cooper and James Overton; along with many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 11, 2021 at 11:00am...