Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
James Cowley Finch, III
Feb 25, 2021
James Cowley Finch, III September 26, 1956 – February 25, 2021 James (Jim) Cowley Finch, III, Renaissance man, foodie, master guitarist, and lover of life, died surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 25. Jim was a long-time resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his mother, Fern Finch; and his father, James Finch, Jr. Jim...
John A. "Tony" Welborn
Feb 23, 2021
John Anthony “Tony” Welborn, 80, a resident of Daphne passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Mr. Welborn was in the 1959 graduating class of Murphy High School. Following graduation, he served 8 years with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He went on to operate equipment for International Paper for 32 years. Tony also dedicated 30...
Catherine Orahoske
Feb 22, 2021
ORAHOSKE FAIRHOPE Catherine “Dolly” Theresa Orahoske, beloved mother, grandmother, age 90, a resident of Independence, Ohio, passed away on February 22, 2021. Catherine was preceded in death by her son, Michael Orahoske; and daughter, Catherine Mary Orahoske. Catherine is survived by her husband, Mitchell A. Orahoske; children, Theresa A. Withee (Gerald C.), Cecile M. Kloman (Christopher), Mark A. Orahoske (Mary...
Dr. James "Jim" R. Barnette
Feb 22, 2021
Dr. James “Jim” R. Barnette, age 59, a native of Louisville, KY and a resident of Birmingham, AL, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Deanna Barnette; daughter, Hannah Asters (Ethan); son, Nick Barnette; granddaughter, Evie James Asters; brothers, John Barnette (Janice) and Wayne Barnette; sister, Martha Barnette (Bonnie Benitez); other relatives and friends. Barnette...
Naomi Vyvyane Pulliam
Feb 21, 2021
Naomi Vyvyane Pulliam, 97 passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at The Blake Memory Care facility in Daphne, Alabama. She was born on August 12, 1923 to Ben L. and Clara Mae Jenkins Young in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She is survived by her sons Joe C. Pulliam, Jr. of Pilot Point, Texas, Ronald B. Pulliam and wife Debbie of Summerdale,...
Rebecca Lynn Fontenot
Feb 21, 2021
Rebecca Lynn Fontenot, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021 after an extended illness. She was born August 21, 1948 in Fairfield, AL to the late Sarah Lee and Leonard Alverson. She married her best friend and love of her life, Joseph ‘Steven” Fontenot on April 17, 1968 who preceded her in death in 2011. Rebecca followed her...
Donna Lee Nall
Feb 21, 2021
DONNA LEE NALL (neé NUTTALL) passed away on February 21, 2021 in Los Angeles at the age of 87. Born in Cordova, Alabama on May 5, 1933 and raised in Montgomery, Donna and her beloved husband HILARY HERBERT NALL, raised their two children in Dallas, and retired to Fairhope, Ala., where Donna was active in the Eastern Shore Arts Center...
Charlie V. Dowdle
Feb 20, 2021
Charlie V. Dowdle “Ms. Charlie” age 87 passed away February 20, 2021 in Spanish Fort, Alabama with her three children by her bedside. Born in Union, MS on April 23, 1933 to Carl and Betty V Turner. Ms. Charlie eloped and married her high school basketball referee Johnnie B. Dowdle on October 18, 1950. Her High School basketball team nicknamed...
Cheryl "Cheri" N. Dowsey
Feb 20, 2021
Cheryl (Cheri) N. Dowsey passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on February 20, 2021 at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Null and mother, June Null. Cheri is survived by her daughter, Tiffany (Tony) King and her cherished grandchildren, Gabrielle and Gauge Copeland, Tanner and Mallorie King, and beloved mother in...
Marilyn Ruth (Schlafer) Kinsey
Feb 19, 2021
Marilyn Ruth Kinsey of Foley, Alabama, was called home on Friday, February 19th, 2021, surrounded by her children and family at home. She was born August 15th, 1936, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, to Myron and Margaret Schlafer. Marilyn’s family ties include her children- Robert (Linda H.)Kinsey, Vicki (Randy) Mercer, Jodi Rick)Wonser, Kelli D. Kinsey, Wendi (Willis L.)Kinsey, 9 grandchildren, 13 great...
Izola McCants Wasp
Feb 19, 2021
Izola McCants was born on September 1, 1937 to Wade and Matilda McCants in Hilbert Alabama. She departed this life for eternal rest on February 19, 2021. Izola was a devout member of the Bethel Lutheran Evangelical Church, under the leadership of her pastor whom she dearly loved, Pastor Ulmer Marshall. She served and Loved her church responsibilities dearly. She...
Kendall George
Feb 18, 2021
Kendall Leigh George, 29, a resident of Fairhope passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. She is survived by her parents, Patrick (Susan) George of Mobile and Karen (Keith) George of Venice, FL; brothers, Patrick B. George, Jr. of Sarasota, FL, Jacob George of Metairie, LA and Ben (Callie) Friend of Manchester, TN; sister, Hannah George of Chickasaw; step-sisters Carley...
Vann Byrd Snell Smith
Feb 18, 2021
Vann Byrd Snell Smith of Fairhope, Alabama died at her home on February 18, 2021 after a long illness. She was born on May 6, 1931 in Ozark, AL to the late Ellis Foy Snell and Lucile Byrd Snell. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Rev. Marcus Herbert Smith. Vann graduated cum laude from Wesleyan College in...
Ann Baggett Blackmon
Feb 17, 2021
Ann Baggett Blackmon, age 80, loving Wife, Mama, MamMaw, Sister and friend, and a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church. From 1984 – 2000, she worked in the cafeteria at Elsanor school in Elsanor, AL. After enduring numerous health issues over the past five years, Ann received...
Gary "Jaws" R. Eaves
Feb 17, 2021
Legendary and long-time resident of Seal Beach, California, Gary R. “Jaws” Eaves, joined the collective soul on February 17, 2021 at his home in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife by his side. An immigrant from Newport, Wales, U.K., he became a nationalized citizen in 1976 and was a true patriot and defender of our citizens. A trained Judoka at...
Ralph Hyatt, Jr.
Feb 16, 2021
Ralph Hyatt, SGT MAJ, USMC (Retired) 93, Lillian AL. passed away Tuesday, Feb 16 2021. He is survived by sons Ralph III and Thomas Hyatt, daughter-in-law Kelly Hyatt as well as grandchildren, Laura, Thomas, Claire and Kelsey. Remarried late in life, he is also survived by his spouse Wilma Hyatt and her children, Susan, Sheryl and Dennis. Mr. Hyatt requested...
Donald "Mel" Garron, Jr.
Feb 16, 2021
Donald Meldon “Mel” Garron, Jr., 55, a resident of Stapleton passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mel was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Garron and son, Jafet Barrera. He is survived by his wife Lucia Garron; daughters, Melanie (Shaun) Jodon of Mississippi, Sherrie (Nathan) Pardue of South Carolina, and Mahli Barrera of Birmingham; son, Matthew Garron of...
Frank J. Trione
Feb 16, 2021
Beloved father, husband, teacher and man of service, Frank Joseph Trione died February 16, 2021 at the age of 68. He is preceded in death by his parents Joby and Gladys Trione. He is survived by his wife Margaret and daughter Margaret Frances; brother Ben Trione; sisters Anne Trione (Wende) , Sara Trione and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Frank’s...
August Schoen
Feb 15, 2021
August Rinhold Schoen, 89, of Elberta, Alabama passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 29, 1931 in Elberta on his family’s farm. He served three tours on the USS Hollister in the Korean War in which he was trained in pipefitting and welding. After his discharge, he returned to Elberta to pursue...
Pleasant Jesse Church, Jr.
Feb 15, 2021
Pleasant Jesse Church, Jr., age 89, was born on September 4, 1931, in Moorhead, Mississippi to Pleasant Jesse Church, Sr. and Coallie (Woodruff) Church. He passed away peacefully and entered into the loving arms of his Savior on Monday, February 15, 2021, at his daughter’s home in Summerdale, Alabama, after his courageous battle with cancer. He married the love of...
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