Obituaries

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

Dennis William McNally

Dennis William McNally

Mar 20, 2020

Dr. Dennis W. McNally, age 72, native of Passiac, NJ and longtime resident of Foley, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He loved his family, his work and hospital family and most of all he loved his patients and his profession. Most of the babies in Baldwin County were brought...

Dorothy Mae Santa Cruz

Dorothy Mae Santa Cruz

Mar 17, 2020

SANTA CRUZ LILLIAN, AL Dorothy “Dotsie”Mae Santa Cruz, age 88 a resident of Lillian, AL , passed away, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Dotsie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, an avid reader, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents; Arthur P. and Dolly Lewis; brothers, Chester Lewis,...

Laurel Willoughby Wilson

Laurel Willoughby Wilson

Mar 17, 2020

Laurel Willoughby Wilson, 85, died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her children Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Westminster Village in Spanish Fort. A private family graveside and burial service will be held at the Montrose Cemetery. Daughter of Graham Paul and Elizabeth McKinney Willoughby, Laurel was born March 11, 1935 in Birmingham, AL. She graduated from Shades Valley High...

Kathryn Knight Oliver

Kathryn Knight Oliver

Mar 17, 2020

Mrs. Kathryn Knight Oliver, a native of Leroy, Alabama and a resident of Fairhope, passed away at home on March 17, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Palmer H. Oliver and her sisters, Miriam Savadra and Dorothea Anderson. She is survived by her son, Donald Finklea (Diane); grandson, James Finklea (Kim); grandson, Michael Finklea (Melissa); great granddaughter,...

Gary Glenn Logan, Sr.

Gary Glenn Logan, Sr.

Mar 17, 2020

Gary Glenn Logan, Sr. age 67, a resident of Daphne, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Logan and brother, Murray Ray Logan, Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Karen Logan; their sons, Gary G. (Larissa) Logan, Jr. and Wilson R. (Kayce) Logan; five grandchildren, Cali Nicole...

John Raymond Gambrell, Sr.

John Raymond Gambrell, Sr.

Mar 14, 2020

John Raymond Gambrell, Sr., died Saturday, March 14, 2020. “Coach” Gambrell is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ouida, of Fairhope AL, son John R Gambrell, Jr (Randy) and daughter-in-law Sherry Gambrell and Granddog Bella of Knoxville, TN, sister LaVerne Moseley & brother-in-law Frank Moseley of Fairhope, AL Mr. Gambrell is preceded in death by his father and mother,...

Larry L. Petties

Larry L. Petties

Mar 14, 2020

Larry Larmas Petties, age 58, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, departed this life on March 14, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph “Joe” Petties, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving mother, Edna G. Petties of Fairhope; devoted brothers, Joseph (Rebecca) Petties, Mark (Tonya) Petties, and James (Jacinda) Petties;...

Paul Alan "Dutchie" Garner

Paul Alan "Dutchie" Garner

Mar 12, 2020

Paul Alan “Dutchie” Garner, 57, of Fairhope was born September 24, 1962 and passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2020, surrounded by his family following a long battle with cancer. He was predeceased in death by his father, Joseph Billy Garner. Paul is survived by his wife, Barbara LeGault Garner and his son, Andrew Paul Garner; his mother,...

Nancy Tiel Henke

Nancy Tiel Henke

Mar 10, 2020

Nancy Tiel (Bouton) Henke, 82, passed peacefully at her home in Fairhope, AL on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born to Orson JF Bouton and Marjorie Tiel Bouton. Nancy was raised in Westwood, NJ, where she met her husband, Bruce Henke, and married at Grace Episcopal Church of Westwood, NJ in 1960. Nancy and her family lived throughout the...

Melinda Wilson Sanders

Melinda Wilson Sanders

Mar 9, 2020

SANDERS GULF SHORES, AL Melinda Wilson Sanders, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister peacefully went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 9, 2020. Melinda was born to James and Florrie Bell Wilson on December 19th, 1938. A native of Coffee County, AL, she graduated from the New Brockton High School and later went to graduate from Troy...

Robert Gerard Spielmann

Robert Gerard Spielmann

Mar 8, 2020

Robert Gerard Spielmann, age 93, a native of New York and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020. Mr. Spielmann is a WWII veteran (U. S. Navy). Bob worked 29 years in advertising in New York City. He relocated to Mobile, AL to start WPMI TV as a national sales manager, then moved to WKRG TV...

Cline Gerald Cook

Cline Gerald Cook

Mar 8, 2020

Cline Gerald Cook, age 86, a native of Decatur, Mississippi, and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020. Jerry attended St. Andrew by the Sea Community Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and was a member of the Southern Mississippi and United States Military Academy Alumni Associations. A 1958 graduate of the United States...

Rosetta R. Werner

Rosetta R. Werner

Mar 7, 2020

Rosetta Regina Werner, age 74, resident of Elberta passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. Rosetta was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Werner. She is survived by a son, Thomas J. (Jan) Werner of Elberta; two daughters, Gale (Roger) Woerner of Elberta, Tracy Mixon of Orange Beach; three brothers, Reginald...

Addie Carol Ramos

Addie Carol Ramos

Mar 7, 2020

Addie Ramos Aug. 13th 1948 – Mar. 07, 2020 Addie Carol Ramos, 71 passed away Saturday. She was born to late Marion (Bill) Bexley and Jeanette Odom. Addie married late husband Henry Whatley in 2012 and they lived together in Fairhope, Al. One of Addie’s greatest qualities was caring for and helping others and was often known for opening her...

Glenn William Moyer

Glenn William Moyer

Mar 6, 2020

Glenn William Moyer, 87, a native of Chicora, Pennsylvania, and a longtime resident of Foley, Orange Beach and Magnolia Springs, died Friday, March 6, 2020. He was loved by family, friends, employees, business associates and all who were fortunate to cross his path. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Mahlon Moyer and Ruth Parker Moyer, and 3...

Leslie "Bubba" E. Buzbee

Leslie "Bubba" E. Buzbee

Mar 6, 2020

Leslie Elbert Buzbee, age 66, a lifelong resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Ann Boyington Buzbee; son, Leslie Eric Buzbee; grandson, Leslie Eric Buzbee, Jr.; siblings, Phyllis Gregg, Sybil Buzbee, Jimmy "JimBo" Buzbee, Ellen Rauh; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held from the chapel...

Robert I. Gulledge

Robert I. Gulledge

Mar 4, 2020

Robert I. Gulledge, a lifelong resident of Baldwin County, Alabama, died on the 4th day of March, at the age of 87. Robert was born on October 5, 1932 in Summerdale, Alabama, and was proceeded in death by his parents Emmett S. Gulledge and Inez Resmondo Gulledge. He is survived by four grandchildren, Robert I. Gulledge III, Angela Elizabeth Gulledge,...

Benjamin Manly McKibbens

Benjamin Manly McKibbens

Mar 2, 2020

Benjamin Manly McKibbens peacefully entered his heavenly home on March 2, 2020, in Mobile, Alabama, surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Born in Louisville, Kentucky to parents, the Reverend Dr. Thomas McKibbens and Betty Manly McKibbens, Ben and his brother, Tom, grew up in Laurel, Mississippi, where Ben developed his lifelong interest in camping and all sports, especially football....

Martin Gladden Reeves

Martin Gladden Reeves

Mar 2, 2020

Martin Gladden Reeves, age 81, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Monday, March 2, 2020. He was a member of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church. He retired as a Major in the US Air Force in 1993. Mr. Reeves was a graduate of Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, and went...

Felicia Ann Ridlon McAllister

Felicia Ann Ridlon McAllister

Mar 1, 2020

Felicia Ann Ridlon McAllister, age 61, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020. Felicia graduated from Wheeler High School, Marietta, GA, and the University of South Alabama. She spent many years in banking and for the last 20 years as the Administrative Assistant for the companies her and her husband co-owned. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jeffrey S....

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