Obituaries

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

William James Crawford

William James Crawford

Nov 2, 2024

 William James Crawford, 82, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024.

William was a passionate traveler. He was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and a devoted Police officer for 25 years. He was an expert marksman and found joy in the precision and skill of the craft. William was a lover of the water and in...

J D McLendon

J D McLendon

Oct 31, 2024

J D McLendon, age 93, a long-time resident of Pensacola, Florida and currently residing in Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

J D previously attended Community Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida.

He retired from Monsanto after 26 years. He was a loving father, and grandfather.

J D proudly served the United States Marine Corps being assigned to George Company, 3rd...

Dorothy Lynn Crowe

Dorothy Lynn Crowe

Oct 31, 2024

Dorothy Lynn Crowe age 68

She was born February 15, 1956, passed away suddenly on October 31, 2024. She was born in Louisiana, longtime resident and native resident of Savannah, Ga, a member of the Dean Forest Baptist Church, she later moved to Elberta, Al, and resided with her late husband Steven Crowe. She continued living in Elberta with her partner...

Nancy Read Strachan

Nancy Read Strachan

Oct 31, 2024

Nancy Read Strachan, age 84, a native of Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away in God’s Grace on Thursday, October 31,2024. 

Nancy attended Murphy High School in Mobile, Alabama. She was a current member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Grady S. Strachan and her brother Charles E....

Herman Edward Smith

Herman Edward Smith

Oct 29, 2024

Herman Edward Smith, Jr, born in Mobile, Alabama, passed away on October 29th, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and kindness.

Herman graduated from Baker High School and dedicated his career to the insurance industry, working with American National Insurance and Pittman Insurance in Fairhope, Alabama. He was known for his...

Grady Daughtry, Jr.

Grady Daughtry, Jr.

Oct 28, 2024

Grady Oliver Daughtry Jr, 73, of Fairhope, AL, passed away on October 28, 2024. He was born on October 10, 1951, Alabama to Icola and Grady Daughtry, Sr.

Grady proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 11 years, earning several commendations, including the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with One Oak Leaf...

David Eugene Wolff Sr.

David Eugene Wolff Sr.

Oct 27, 2024

David Eugene Wolff Sr., 78, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024.

David was a kind hearted man who loved and served the Lord. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. David loved being out on the water and took every opportunity to do so.

Preceding him in death are his mother Myrtle Johnson; father Gerhard...

Lon Don Johnston

Lon Don Johnston

Oct 26, 2024

 Lon Don Johnston, 88, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Born in Conroe, Texas, Lon attended high school in Texas at San Marcos Baptist Academy where he met his future wife.  He later graduated from Texas A&M with BBA and MBA Degrees. Also, he commissioned a regular army officer as a distinguished military student. He served...

Alton Hamric Wallace

Alton Hamric Wallace

Oct 25, 2024

Alton Hamric Wallace (1935-2024) 

 Alton Hamric Wallace passed away Friday, October 25th, 2024, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. Alton was born June 1st, 1935, to Alton Houston Wallace and Gertrude Browning Wallace. He graduated as class Salutatorian at Dadeville High School in Dadeville, Alabama, where he played bass horn in the band and was a guard on the football...

Laura Payton Gordon

Laura Payton Gordon

Oct 25, 2024

Laura Payton Gordon, a resident of Chickasaw, Alabama, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at the age of 58. She was born in Mobile, AL to Jack and Mona Pickett.

Laura’s greatest joy was being a mother to her children, Payton and Carter. She loved to travel with her significant other, Dub. She enjoyed being by the water and boating. Her...

Ruth Haseley Grose

Ruth Haseley Grose

Oct 25, 2024

Ruth Haseley Grose, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, departed from this world to be with her Savior on October 25, 2024, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama. Ruth was born on March 18, 1933, in Niagara Falls, New York. She was the daughter of Erwin and Edna Haseley of Niagara Falls, New York. She was baptized, confirmed, and married in...

Edmund "Ed" Harry Dorgan

Edmund "Ed" Harry Dorgan

Oct 25, 2024

Edmund “Ed” Harry Dorgan a native of New Orleans LA and longtime resident of Daphne, AL passed away October 25th, 2024, while playing golf at Lake Forest Golf Course. Although sudden, he left us doing what he loved. 

Those who knew Ed Dorgan knew he had a passion for two things…. golf and Ole Miss Football. You never saw Ed without...

Joanne Marie Widman

Joanne Marie Widman

Oct 24, 2024

Joanne Widman, 80, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, formerly of Old Forge NY passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family Thursday, October 24, 2024.

Joanne was born in Sylvan Beach, NY daughter of William and Lois (Graham) Freiberger. She grew up and graduated from New Hartford Schools in 1961 and continued her education at Utica School of Commerce. Joanne married...

George Rapley Owens

George Rapley Owens

Oct 24, 2024

George R. Owens—beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend—departed for his true home on October 24, 2024. He passed away suddenly at the age of 87.

He came into this world on June 27, 1937, as the youngest of 6 siblings and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He met his soulmate and best friend, Lucretia Lee, at age 7 and married her...

LaDonna June Parris Youngblood

LaDonna June Parris Youngblood

Oct 23, 2024

LaDonna June Parris Youngblood                  19 September 1931 to 23 October 2024

 Donna Youngblood was born outside Custer, South Dakota, delivered by her grandmother literally in a little house on the prairie. One of 13 children, she was a smart, funny, capable woman who truly believed cleanliness was next to godliness. While it would...

Anna Marie Helen Abbott

Anna Marie Helen Abbott

Oct 23, 2024

Anna Marie Helen Abbott passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, on Pensacola, FL at the age of 90. She was a native of Long Island, New York and a resident of Perdido Beach, Alabama. She was a member of the Community of Christ Church and a member of the Perdido Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary. She was a life...

Jerry William Barnett

Jerry William Barnett

Oct 21, 2024

Jerry William Barnett, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born in San Antonio, Texas to James and Adalaide Barnett.

Jerry was an outdoorsman and enjoyed shrimping. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was also a U.S. Air Force veteran.

He was preceded in death his...

Patricia Mae McClellan

Patricia Mae McClellan

Oct 20, 2024

Patricia Mae McClellan, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the age of 70. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island.

She enjoyed crochet and knitting. She was a loving wife, mother, and dear friend. She will be deeply missed.

Patricia was preceded in death by children, Stephen McClellan and Susan Lee McClellan, and her brother, Johnny...

Ronald "Ron" Van Nance

Ronald "Ron" Van Nance

Oct 19, 2024

Ronald “Ron” Van Nance, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024, at The Retreat Hospice in Mobile, AL. He was born in Denver, Colorado.

He was an Architect in Gadsden, Alabama and Montgomery Alabama until retirement in 2003 and has resided in Fairhope the past 20 years. He was a member of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church.

Ron is...

Henry "Hank" Gordon Barron

Henry "Hank" Gordon Barron

Oct 19, 2024

Henry (Hank) Gordon Barron was born on October 3, 1956, to Henry W. and Georgia Barron. Hank left this world to be with his Heavenly Father and loved ones on October 19, 2024.

Hank was raised in Spanish Fort, Alabama. He grew up hunting and fishing with his father who taught him to love the outdoors. Eventually, he would share that...

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