Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Stephen "Steve" Glen Gibson
Jan 7, 2021
Stephen (Steve) Glen Gibson, age 59, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on January 7, 2021. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Ray Glen Gibson, He is survived by his mother, Blanche L. Wise, his sister, Gay Gibson, his nephew, Cody Lee Pierce, his nieces, Ashlyn Quinn Pierce and Jillian Kidd Pierce, his great nephew, Ryker Knox...
Betty Conner Lee
Jan 6, 2021
Betty Conner Lee, age 87, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was a graduate of University of South Alabama where she earned her Bachelor’s, Master's, and a AA certificate in education. She was a school teacher and principal for many years for the Mobile County public school system. After retirement, she and her husband spent...
Shirley Allen
Jan 5, 2021
Shirley Alyce Strickland Allen July 10, 1929-January 5, 2021 Birmingham, Alabama resident of St. Martins in the Pines since February 4, 2011, Shirley Alyce Strickland Allen, age 91, died of complications from COVID-19 on January 5, 2021. Born in Albany, Georgia, Mrs. Allen moved to Fairhope, Alabama April 15, 1938. She attended Fairhope High School where she was a cheerleader...
Peggy Ganey
Jan 4, 2021
Peggy Ganey, age 82, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away January 4, 2021. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, George A. “Pete” Ganey; and daughter-in-law, Sandra Boyles Ganey. Mrs. Ganey was a long-time resident of Spanish Fort. Mrs. Peggy is survived by her children, Theresa Harris (Steve), Christopher Ganey (Phyllis), Gary Ganey (Laurie), Charlie Ganey (Kelli),...
Tommy Wayne Cheatham
Jan 2, 2021
Tommy Wayne Cheatham, age 75, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away January 2, 2021. Tommy was a retired Captain, Troop Commander, of the Alabama State Troopers. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Tommy was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, John Cheatham and Edna...
Decatur "Scot" Evans Comalander
Jan 2, 2021
Decatur “Scot” Evans Comalander, age 49, a native of Houston, TX and a resident of Citronelle, AL., passed away at his home on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Norma Comalander and a grandson, Jordan McClelland. Scot is survived by his wife Sheila Comalander; sons, Jeremy (Jessica) Weaver and James (Mary) Weaver;...
Billy James Perry
Jan 2, 2021
Billy James Perry, age 77, a resident of Stapleton, Alabama, passed away January 2, 2021. Billy is survived by his wife, Judy Porter Perry, Stapleton, AL; two sons, Chris Perry (Katie) Silverhill, AL, Billy Perry, Jr., Bay Minette, AL; one daughter, Kimberly Simanteris, Plant City, FL; one brother, Tom Perry, Philippines; two grandchildren, Knox Perry and Jaxon Perry; along with...
Max Elwyn Johnson
Jan 2, 2021
Max Elwyn Johnson, revered grandfather, steadfast father, beloved husband, and servant of Christ, answered God's call to come home on January 2, 2021. A gentle soul as full of years as he was full of life, Max was blessed to be survived by Sharon, his wife of 65 years; his daughters Patricia Lynn Sharp (Wayne) and Linda Elaine Dealy (Dan);...
Mary C. Wise
Dec 31, 2020
WISE FAIRHOPE, AL. Mary C. Wise, Age 77, born in Michigan and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at a local hospital. Survivors include her husband, James H. Wise of Fairhope, AL; daughter, Beth Wise of Clarkston, MI; son, Gary (Rhonda) Wise of Fenton, MI; sister, Judy Totzkay of Trenton, MI; brother, Bill (Florence)...
Brenda Moates Hagan
Dec 31, 2020
Brenda Moates Hagan, Age 65, a resident of Daphne, Al, born March 16, 1955 in Clinton, County Al went to Haven Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her Mother Grady Merle Maddox Moates, Father Thomas Virgil Moates, Husband John Padget and Nephew James B. “JB” Billingsley. She is survived by her, big brother-best...
Regina Marie Lane
Dec 31, 2020
Regina Marie Lane age 75, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on December 31, 2020. She was born in St. Augustine, Florida where she resided for most of her life. She was a member of 3 Circle Church in Fairhope. In life, Regina never failed to bring a smile and often a laugh to those around her. She loved...
Larry Willcutt
Dec 30, 2020
Larry Willcutt, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away December 30, 2020. Larry is survived by his wife, Patty Willcutt; one stepson, Don (Nancy) Carlisle; three stepdaughters, Nina Larivee, Connie (Wilbur) McDaniel, Lisa (Ted) McCaleb; two brothers, Herman (Wileen) Willcutt, Kenneth (Myra) Willcutt; one sister, Lola Walters; eight grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday,...
Fred Ellis Long
Dec 29, 2020
Fred Ellis Long, of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020. Fred was many things over the course of his 90 years—a loving father and grandfather, a war veteran, an Alabama football devotee, a Louis L'Amour scholar, a faithful member of the South River Park Church of God—but above all else he was an adoring husband to Flora....
Donald William Brown
Dec 29, 2020
Donald William Brown, age 80, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away December 29, 2020. Donald was a retired Lt. Commander for the US Navy. He was a faithful member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Donald was also a member of the Quail Creek Golf Club, Elks Lodge and the American Legion. Donald was preceded in death by his first...
Lisette "Lissy" Berrios
Dec 28, 2020
Lisette “Lissy” Berrios passed away on December 28th, surrounded by her loved ones, in the comfort of her sister's Betsy (Javo) home. She was born to Antonia Rivera and Ismael Berrios in May 8th, 1968 in Manhattan, New York. Lissy obtain her bachelor’s degree in Biology and then her medical technologist degrees at Universidad Católica located in Ponce, Puerto Rico....
Lula Mae Packer
Dec 28, 2020
Lula Mae Packer, age 90, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away December 29, 2020. Lula was preceded in death by her husband and four children. Lula is survived by her two daughters, Retha Packer, Fairhope, Lucindy Bracy (Lionell), Fairhope; three sons, Edward J. Packer, Fairhope, Lawrence Packer (Ruthie), Birmingham, Alexander Packer (Lucille), Fairhope; goddaughters, Maeola Coleman and Gloria Matthews;...
Jerome "Jerry" Earl Rudat, Jr.
Dec 27, 2020
Jerome “Jerry” Earl Rudat, Jr. age 77, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. He was a decorated U.S. Army Veteran, that served as an infantry officer in Vietnam. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon; loved outdoors, fishing, hunting, and was a golden glove boxing champ. He earned his Master’s degree in Business Administration...
James Henry Gottler
Dec 25, 2020
James Henry (Jimmy) Gottler was born on August 14, 1953 to John P. Gottler Sr. and Thelma Sheppard Gottler of Elberta. He died December 25, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Angela G. Etheridge Gottler. They have two daughters: Andrea G. Gottler Starkie of Loxley AL, and Jamie L. Gottler Haislop (James) of Moyock, NC. Five...
Clayton Wayne Cowart
Dec 25, 2020
COWART FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Clayton Wayne Cowart, age 69, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020 . He is preceded in death by his mother, Lois Elizabeth Cowart; father, Ernest Clayton Cowart. Clayton is survived by his wife, Linda K. Cowart , daughter; Sarah Elizabeth Cowart , step-son; Thomas James Hand V., sister; Lynn (Kenneth) McDowell all...
Elizabeth Ann Holder
Dec 22, 2020
Elizabeth Ann Holder, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope which she was active in the Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Virgil Holder and brother, Joe McDaniel. Her survivors include her daughter, Sharon (Rick) Williams of Fairhope; son,...