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Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
George Schaff, Jr.
May 29, 2020
George Walter Schaff, Jr. age 85, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. George was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He was proud to be in partnership in Schaff Farms with his late wife and son. He is survived by four daughters, Eva Marie (William) Bensinger of Oswego, IL, Evelyn Mary (Stephen) Duckworth, Georgette...
Geraldine Joan Hirz
May 28, 2020
Geraldine Joan Hirz Holloway, age 100, a resident of Fairhope, went to be with her Lord on May 28, 2020. She was born on December 17, 1919 in Rapid City, SD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Holloway; son Robert Holloway of Enterprise, AL, and daughter, Sharon Holloway of Daphne. She was also preceded in death by...
Jane H. Gmitter
May 26, 2020
Jane H. Gmitter, age 73, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Jane Hansen, and brother-in-law, Charles E. Gmitter. Jane is survived by her husband, Tom Gmitter of Fairhope; daughter, Kirsten Rollins (Jeff) of Ocean Springs, MS; grandchildren, Joseph David Rollins, Virginia Katherine Rollins and Marina...
Patrick H. Dunn, Sr.
May 24, 2020
The Reverend Patrick Hall Dunn, Sr., age 82, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020. He was born in Florence, AL, on April 4, 1938, to the late Julius Ethelbert Dunn, Sr., M.D. and Margaret Berridge Dunn. He is survived by the mother of his children, Phyllis Harwell Warren Dunn, and his three children: Ashlee Warren Dunn Thull (Monty), Dawson...
Dorris Louise Henderson
May 21, 2020
Dorris Louise Henderson, age 88, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020. She was the best Mother and “Meme” ever. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Henderson, Sr. and two grandsons, Chris and Christian Henderson. She is survived by her daughters, Shirley Jerkins of Spanish Fort, Linda (Jim) Horechny of Fairhope, and...
Barbara Upton Cauley
May 20, 2020
BARBARA UPTON CAULEY, 82, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Barbara was born on January 26, 1938 in Monticello, Kentucky to Alpha Lee Upton and Flora D. Stephens. She was an active member at Daphne United Methodist Church. For many years, Barbara was a commercial potter specializing in producing ceramic lawn ornaments when she was...
Rita Anne Palmer
May 20, 2020
Rita Anne Palmer, age 75, a resident of Pensacola, FL, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was a faithful Soldier in the Salvation Army, marching and playing her Cornet in Upstate New York. She was also a member of Olive Baptist Church of Pensacola. Rita is survived by her sister, Rosemarie (Rosie) Killian of Loxley, AL; nieces, Jennifer Ellmer...
Raymond Francis Gillis
May 20, 2020
Raymond Francis Gillis, formerly of Scituate, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the age of 86 years following complications from dementia. Ray was born and raised in North Quincy before moving to the South Shore after serving in the US Army and marrying the former Charlotte Ann (Bunny) Kelley. Born to Catherine (MacLellan) and Duncan Angus Gillis as...
Ted John Hoffren
May 19, 2020
Ted John Hoffren, age 68, a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away at his home surrounded by his family, Tuesday, May 19, 2020. He was a teacher for 26 years, to include Robertsdale Vocation School, Bay Minette High School, Fairhope High School, FFA 4-H Club and was the President of the Alabama Ag Association with the State of Alabama. He...
Wanda Jane Nelson
May 18, 2020
Wanda Jane Nelson, age 71, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, William Nelson, Sr.; brothers, Sonny Nelson, Jerry Nelson, Olen Nelson and John Nelson; and sister, Faye Jackson. She is survived by her mother, Flo Trott Nelson of Spanish Fort; sisters, Maxine Ezell, Judy (Brownie) Brock,...
Lloyd Carlton Porter
May 14, 2020
PORTER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Lloyd Carlton Porter, age 71, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away, Thursday, May 14, 2020. Lloyd served in the U.S. Air Force, enjoyed gardening, fishing and Loved his family and his Cats. Lloyd is survived by his daughter, Katrina Porter Arnette of Loxley; son, Lloyd (Elizabeth) Porter II; brother, Darral Porter; two sisters, Gail Porter of...
Carol Butcher Parsons
May 14, 2020
Carol Butcher Parsons, age 86, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Parsons. She is survived by her brother, Lowell G. Butcher of Fairhope; sister-in-law, Diane Butcher; nephews, Bradley Butcher and Brett Butcher; and great nephew, Zachary Butcher. A Celebration of Carol’s life will be held...
Thomas Patrick Smith, Jr.
May 11, 2020
Thomas Patrick Smith, Jr. fondly known as T.P. (or Pap to the grandkids) of Spanish Fort, AL passed away Monday May, 11th at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope. He was 81 years young. An outdoor Christian memorial service will be held Saturday May 16th, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. at the Daphne Campus of 3 Circle Church (10080 Co Rd 64). T.P....
Jamie G. Rudicell
May 11, 2020
Jamie G. Rudicell, age 85, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020. Mr. Rudicell was a longtime member of Daphne Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired Structural Inspector for ALDOT. He served in the U.S. Army, Air Force Reserve and AL National Guard. He retired in 1994 concluding 41 years; the...
Shannon O'Donnell Holcombe
May 10, 2020
Shannon O’Donnell Holcombe, age 74, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away at home Sunday, May 10, 2020, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, W.O. Evans Holcombe of Fairhope; daughters, Angie Walker (Rick) of Pace, FL, Kristan Croom (Chris) of Fairhope, and Courtney Holcombe of Jacksonville, FL; brothers, James O’Donnell (Mary) of Daphne and Robert O’Donnell...
Thomas Malbis
May 10, 2020
Thomas Glen Malbis, age 84, a proud native of Malbis, AL and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his residence among his most treasured views—an evening on Terry Cove. “Pops” Malbis served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Air Force in the 1950s and 1960s. Following his active duty...
Michael D'Wayne Safford, Sr.
May 10, 2020
Michael D’Wayne Safford, Sr, a native and resident of Fairhope, AL, was born December 7, 1961 and departed this life on May 10, 2020. Michael (Tweet) was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Grayson and Mildred Holcombe; son, Michael D. Safford, Jr.; sisters, Janice Williams and Helen McCovery and brother, Joe Grayson. He leaves to cherish his memories, wife,...
Richard Buss
May 9, 2020
Richard Buss, who was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 26, 1937, passed away at his home in Foley, Alabama, on Saturday, May 9, 2020. Rich is survived by his wife of sixty years, Ann Buss; daughter Karen Smith (Al) of Fulton, Mississippi; sons Ken Buss (Laure) of Collierville, Tennessee, and John Buss (Nikki) of Starkville, Mississippi; sisters Dorothy...
Gaynell R. Richerson
May 7, 2020
Gaynell Richerson, age 93, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away May 7, 2020. She was a member of Faith Tabernacle in Foley and taught at Swift School which is celebrating their 100th anniversary. She was survived by her sons, Eugene (Mary) Richerson, Terry (Debbie) Richerson, Craig (Lynn) Richerson; 8 grandchildren, Lounell, Norman, Jason, Bryan, Melissa, Lacie, Crystal & Samantha;...
Thelma Edith Buzbee
May 7, 2020
BUZBEE DAPHNE, AL Thelma Edith Buzbee, age 93, a native of Jay, FL, and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. Thelma was a member of the Eastern Shore Baptist Church, a longtime volunteer at Mobile Infirmary, and she was instrumental as a founder of the Spanish Fort Water System. Preceded in death by her...
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