Obituaries

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

William Schemmer

William Schemmer

Oct 20, 2020

William Fred Schemmer, age 81, born in St. Louis, MO, a longtime resident of Chickasaw, AL, and a current resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020. William is survived by his wife, Sarah Hendricks Schemmer; daughter, Stephanie Schemmer Reeves; grandchildren, Will and SarahBeth Reeves; brothers, Mark Schemmer (Alison), Clark Schemmer; nephews, Joey Schemmer, Rickey Schemmer and other...

Stephen Emberson Sr.

Stephen Emberson Sr.

Oct 18, 2020

EMBERSON, STEPHEN JOHN SR. GULF SHORES, AL Stephen John Emberson Sr., age77, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his son David Emberson; a brother, Jim Emberson, and parents, James Franklin and Elizabeth C. Emberson. He is survived by his wife Barbara Emberson; son...

Arden Ward

Arden Ward

Oct 16, 2020

Arden DeVere Ward, a life-long resident of Baldwin County, passed away on Friday October 16, 2020. Arden and her late husband Cecil, had a successful career as entrepreneurs, starting several businesses, including a dairy, an egg farm, and a construction company. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. With a kind heart, she was always...

Mildred Greene Stanley

Mildred Greene Stanley

Oct 16, 2020

STANLEY SPANISH FORT, AL Mildred Greene Stanley, 84, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Mildred was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort. She enjoyed travelling, eating out, and making her famous pound cakes for any and all occasions. She was preceded in death by her first husband Billy Greene....

John W. Davis

John W. Davis

Oct 15, 2020

John Wesley Davis, age 87, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rose Davis, one brother and one sister. He is survived by his significant other, Norma J. Talley of Elberta; sons, John “Buddy” Davis of Chattanooga, TN, and Doug Davis of Denver, CO; daughters Lori...

James Robie Ray, Jr.

James Robie Ray, Jr.

Oct 15, 2020

RAY ORANGE BEACH, AL. James Robie Ray, Jr., age 91, a resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. Robie was a native of Phenix City Al, Born November 5, 1928, the only child of James Robie Ray SR. and Alma Lorena Ray ( Schofield ). After graduation from Central High he enlisted in the Navy at...

Cole D. Brown, Jr.

Cole D. Brown, Jr.

Oct 15, 2020

Cole D. Brown, Jr., age 83, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was a Pastor for over 50 years, serving over 7 churches. His survivors include his wife, Nancy P. Brown of Foley; son, Cole Brown, III (Sandy) of OH; daughters, Amy Tarvin (Mike) of...

June Null

June Null

Oct 14, 2020

June Ford Null, age 95, a resident of Fairhope AL, passed away Wednesday October 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Dick Null. She is survived by her daughter, Cherie Dowsey of Fairhope Al; granddaughter, Tifffany King (Tony); great grandchildren, Tanner King, Gabrielle Copeland, Gauge Copeland and Mallorie King. Graveside services will be held at Memory Gardens...

James "Randy" Randall Murchison

James "Randy" Randall Murchison

Oct 12, 2020

James Randall “Randy” Murchison, 75, a native of Elmore County, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on October 12, 2020. Randy was a 1962 graduate of Wetumpka High School and a 1967 graduate of Auburn University. Upon graduation from Auburn Randy embarked upon a 36-year career with Georgia Power Company that would take him to several cities...

June Estelle Enfinger

June Estelle Enfinger

Oct 11, 2020

June Estelle McArthur Enfinger, age 92, passed to eternal life October 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy years, Rev. Floyd C. Enfinger, Sr. She is survived by 3 children, Floyd Enfinger, Jr. (Linda), Lee Cleveland and Robin King (Ralph), as well as 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. June was born in Slocomb, Alabama, the...

John Jessup

John Jessup

Oct 11, 2020

JESSUP DAPHNE, AL John W. Jessup died early Sunday morning, October 11, in Mobile Infirmary. He was 92. He was born and raised in Maidstone, Kent, in England. He studied at Aberdeen University and graduated from the London School of Architecture and Planning. John’s first job after he immigrated to America was as the first ever planner in Windsor, CT,...

David Jack Ramey

David Jack Ramey

Oct 10, 2020

David Jack Ramey, 82, lost his battle with ALS, October 10th, 2020. He was a Marine who proudly served in Japan and the Philippines from 1956-1958. He worked for a hospital and attended Marshall University following his time overseas. After serving in the military, David started working with Medline as a sales representative where he later retired after 40 years....

Maria Konstantinos Scourtes Athanasios

Maria Konstantinos Scourtes Athanasios

Oct 8, 2020

Maria Konstantinos Scourtes Athanasios died peacefully surrounded by her family on October 8, 2020. Born in Marousi, Athens, Greece, Maria was raised in her family home until the age of 11. She had fond memories of gatherings with cousins and relatives there. Her family migrated to Malbis Plantation in 1954 to join her Uncle Jason Malbis (Antonios Markopoulos) who founded...

Mabel E. MacDonald

Mabel E. MacDonald

Oct 7, 2020

Mabel E. MacDonald, age 97, a native of Canada and a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, James MacDonald and a son, Paul MacDonald. Surviving her is her son, Donald M. MacDonald; grandchildren, James MacDonald (Deborah), Kevin MacDonald (Jacqueline), Karen MacDonald, Corey MacDonald (Brenda), Lisa Lee Walker (Mark) and...

Lisa Grimes Jeter

Lisa Grimes Jeter

Oct 6, 2020

Lisa Grimes Jeter, age 60, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama for 50+ years, passed away October 6, 2020. Lisa was a master tailor/seamstress and the former owner of Fairhope Alterations. Lisa is survived by her daughter, Karli Creech (Jacob) of Guntersville, AL, 2 grandsons, J.D. and Brock Creech, both of Guntersville, AL, a sister, Tammy Reasons (Greg) of Fairhope, AL,...

Jimmie Sue Rice

Jimmie Sue Rice

Oct 6, 2020

Jimmie Sue Rice, 83, a native of Greenville, AL and a resident of Belforest, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Sue was a loving Christian wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a homemaker, a skillful seamstress and had a great passion for quilting. When it came to living near the water, she rarely passed the opportunity to go...

Johanna Hart Long

Johanna Hart Long

Oct 6, 2020

Johanna Hart Long, age 78, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jo, a well-known local and regional artist dedicated herself and her talents to supporting and creating local charities to care for sick and underprivileged children throughout Fairhope and Mobile. She is survived by her devoted...

William Warren McFarlin

William Warren McFarlin

Oct 6, 2020

William Warren McFarlin, age 92, a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret McFarlin. He is survived by his daughter, Janet (Don) Mitchell, Saraland, AL; great-granddaughter, Holly Parmelee; nephews, Ed (Frances) Wilson and Gary (Nancy) Wilson; niece, Kathy Hall The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM,...

Ronald Allen Forester

Ronald Allen Forester

Oct 6, 2020

Ronald Allen Forester, age 85, a resident of Fairhope AL, passed away October 6, 2020. Ronald was preceded in death by his brother, William Stanton Forester. Ronald is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Forester; four children, Mark Stanton Forester (Lori), Elizabeth Anne Acker (Neal), Cathleen Boyd Forester (Kevin Nowlin) “Cricket”, Sharon Lee Hodge (Thomas, DDS); 7 grandchildren,...

Sally Frances Jones

Sally Frances Jones

Oct 5, 2020

Sally Frances Jones, age 75, a resident of Fairhope Alabama, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020. Sally was an active member of Fairhope Christian Church. She was also involved with several charities. Sally is survived by her husband of 52 years, Stanley Jones of Fairhope, AL; cousins, Bill F. White (Linda) of Greenwood, IN, Jason White of Greenwood, IN, Adam...