Obituaries

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

Richard Clyde McBride

Richard Clyde McBride

Feb 12, 2020

McBride                    Daphne, AL    Richard “Dick” Clyde McBride, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, peacefully at home after an evening of fun with friends. The love of his life, Donelle Weed McBride was with him throughout.  Dick retired from Colorado Moving and Storage where he was the owner for 16 years, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.   He is...

Linda Bailey Sislak

Linda Bailey Sislak

Feb 10, 2020

Linda Bailey Sislak, age 74, passed away on the 10th of February 2020 at her home in Fairhope, Alabama with her family by her side. A celebration of her life will be held this Saturday, February 15, 2020, at St. Patrick Church in Robertsdale. Visitation will be held at 2:00 PM and funeral service at 3:00 PM. Mrs. Sislak was...

Frank Michael Rickels

Frank Michael Rickels

Feb 10, 2020

Frank Michael Rickels, age 67, of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. He was born in Meridian, MS and grew up in Greenwood, MS. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Louisiana Tech University where he first met the love of his life, Kim. After a short career in sales, he followed his dreams of being...

Larry Davis Dotson

Larry Davis Dotson

Feb 9, 2020

Larry Davis Dotson, age 89, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. He attended St. Lawrence Catholic Church; was a retired Army Aviator; a member of the American Legion Post 199; a member of the VFW and of M.O.A.A. He is survived by his wife, Maryann Dotson of Fairhope; son, Larry Dotson, Jr. (Faye) of Linconton,...

Zachary Cole Ames

Zachary Cole Ames

Feb 6, 2020

Zachary Cole Ames, age 25, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Zac was a graduate of the University of South Alabama, and worked as a chemical engineer at Hargrove Engineers and Constructors. He was an Eagle Scout, an avid golfer, and a skilled crafter, who loved his dogs, Louis and Dean. Zac is survived by...

Dorothy "Dot" Moore Carpenter

Dorothy "Dot" Moore Carpenter

Feb 6, 2020

Dorothy Moore Carpenter (Dot) of Helena, Arkansas died on February 6, 2020, three days before her 93rd birthday.  Daughter of Iola Hooker Moore and Morgan Moore, Dot and her three sisters were residents of Waco Texas.  At Baylor University in Waco, she met and married James Robert Carpenter Jr. (Bob) in 1947.  Dot and Bob established their home in Elaine,...

Dr. J Douglas Williams

Dr. J Douglas Williams

Feb 5, 2020

Williams                      Daphne, AL   Dr. J. Douglas Williams, Ret. Col., age 80, a loving husband, father, brother and wonderful grandfather “Papa”. Who loved Jesus and went to His mansions on February 5, 2020. Doug and Nelda meet at a Methodist Youth Camp Relay. A short courtship led to the wedding of two young teenagers that lasted 63 years. Doug was born...

Mary Alice DiChiara

Mary Alice DiChiara

Feb 5, 2020

Mary Alice Rice DiChiara, age 82, a resident of Loxley, AL, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 05, 2020. Mary was born in Point Clear, AL. She was a loving wife, mother, and mawmaw, Mary was known for her love, tenderness and compassion that she showed to everyone she met. She always put other’s needs ahead...

Wanda Gail Thomas

Wanda Gail Thomas

Feb 3, 2020

Wanda Gail Thomas, age 63, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020. Wanda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kendrick Thomas. Wanda is survived by her son, Ken Thomas Jr. (Kayla) of Summerdale; daughter, Stacey Devine (Jason) of Loxley; grandchildren, Walter and Coleman Thomas, Anna Grace, and...

Willie "W.L." Lott Donald

Willie "W.L." Lott Donald

Feb 2, 2020

Willie Lott Donald (W.L) passed away February 2nd, 2020 at age 76. W.L. is survived by his wife, Irene Donald, his two children and their spouses: Joel Donald (Mikeal Donald) and Mandie Duke (TJ Duke). He is preceded in death by his first son Stephen Donald who passed away in 1970. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Alexander Donald, Catherine...

Bobby Faust

Bobby Faust

Feb 1, 2020

FAUST FOLEY, AL. Bobby Lee Faust, Sr., 85, of Foley, Alabama, passed away on February 1, 2020 peacefully in his sleep. Bobby Lee Faust was the fifth of 7 siblings born in Montevallo, Alabama to Isloe Busby Faust a.k.a “Mama Faust” and Beecher Faust. The family moved to Fairhope in 1942 in hopes of finding better opportunities. At an early...

John Daniel McDonald

John Daniel McDonald

Jan 31, 2020

MCDONALD FAIRHOPE, AL. John Daniel McDonald, Age 76, a native of Latham, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020. Mr. McDonald retired from the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department, he was a member of the FOP, Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, he enjoyed blue grass music, gospel music  and...

Sarah Suzanne Hall Galloney

Sarah Suzanne Hall Galloney

Jan 31, 2020

Galloney Daphne, AL   On Friday evening January 31, our sweet Suzanne passed away at the age of 52. A native of Mobile, Suzanne attended local schools until she left home to study at the Alabama School of Fine Arts with Sonia Arova and Thor Sutowski. In 1984, she received a summer scholarship to the School of American Ballet in New...

F. Marshall Fischrupp

F. Marshall Fischrupp

Jan 31, 2020

F. Marshall Fischrupp, born in Charlotte, NC on October 13, 1929, passed away on January 31, 2020. Frederic Marshall Fischrupp experienced the hardships of the depression, World War II and polio, yet overcame them all to become a devoted husband, loving father and one of Alabama’s most celebrated and successful architects. At six-years-old, Marshall moved to St. Croix in the...

James Thomas Robertson

James Thomas Robertson

Jan 30, 2020

ROBERTSON GULF SHORES, AL James Thomas Robertson, age 68, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020. James retired from the banking business and was an avid Auburn and Ole Miss fan. He is survived by his sons, Matt (Katherine) Robertson of Gulf Breeze, FL, and Stuart Robertson of Orange Beach, AL; three grandchildren, Emily, Miller...

Richard Harry McCoy

Richard Harry McCoy

Jan 30, 2020

Richard Harry “Dick” McCoy, age 90, passed away at home on Thursday, January 30, 2020. His beloved wife of 65 years, Jocelyn McCoy was at home with him when he passed. Dick was born in Hammond, IN to the late Lynn and Doris (McKay) McCoy.  His sister, Carolyn Eggebrecht Gordon of Bradenton, FL, preceded him in death. He graduated from...

Jerry Lynn Crews

Jerry Lynn Crews

Jan 28, 2020

Jerry Lynn Tomlinson Crews passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 28th, 2020 at the age of 73. Jerry Lynn was a native of Fairhope, Alabama and a long-time resident of Winchester, Tennessee. She graduated in 1964 from Fairhope High School and attended The University of Southern Mississippi. After college, Jerry Lynn joined the family business, Emperor Clock Company...

James "Jim" Franklin Westgate

James "Jim" Franklin Westgate

Jan 26, 2020

James “Jim” F.  Westgate James “Jim” F. Westgate 85 of Lillian, AL peacefully went to his eternal home January 26, 2020 after a short illness.  Jim was born and raised in Bridgewater, MA.  He worked for 42 years doing overhead line construction work, working up to crew chief for several years. He loved being outdoors camping, RVing, fishing, boating, target...

James "Jim" Franklin Westgate

James "Jim" Franklin Westgate

Jan 26, 2020

James “Jim” F.  Westgate James “Jim” F. Westgate 85 of Lillian, AL peacefully went to his eternal home January 26, 2020 after a short illness.  Jim was born and raised in Bridgewater, MA.  He worked for 42 years doing overhead line construction work, working up to crew chief for several years. He loved being outdoors camping, RVing, fishing, boating, target...

Bobby James Volking

Bobby James Volking

Jan 26, 2020

Bobby James Volking, age 87, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church, Bobby was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Alabama Dry Docks with twenty five years of service. He is survived by his wife, Oleta Volking; a daughter, Lynn I. (Robert Harvey) Smith, all of Fairhope;...

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