Obituaries

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

Marilyn McGinley

Marilyn McGinley

Apr 24, 2020

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marilyn Eileen McGinley, a native of Bakersfield, California and resident of Fairhope, Alabama, who passed away on April 24, 2020 at the age of 70. She and her husband recently celebrated 50 years of marriage in August 2018. They lived most all of their married life in Bakersfield, California and moved to...

Homer Clarence Johnston, Jr.

Homer Clarence Johnston, Jr.

Apr 22, 2020

JOHNSTON ELBERTA, ALABAMA Homer Clarence Johnston, Jr., age 81, a native of Georgia and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Homer was a U.S. Army Veteran and an avid Georgia Bull Dogs Fan. He was preceded in death by son; Michael Edmonson, daughter; Deborah Sue Fox, brothers; Edward Johnston and Richard Fortner. He is survived...

Brian Preston Biggs

Brian Preston Biggs

Apr 20, 2020

Brian Preston Biggs, age 45, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020. He was a graduate of Murphy High School. Brian was the owner of Integrity Home and Lawn Service. He enjoyed playing the piano. He is survived by his wife, Amber Biggs of Daphne; daughters, Jewel Brianna Biggs and Allie Kole Biggs; sons, Miles Preston...

George Carr Hinton

George Carr Hinton

Apr 18, 2020

George Carr Hinton, 82, passed away April 18, 2020, in Fairhope, AL. He was born in Toulminville, AL, to Eleanor J and William R Hinton, Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Cheryl Sullivan; sisters Elizabeth (Howard) Joiner, and Dorothy (Aubrey) Sawyer; brothers, William R Hinton, III, Philip (Charlene) Hinton, Sr. and Robert Hinton, Sr.; brother-in-law, Earl...

Etheridge "Sonny" Gustavius Manci, Jr.

Etheridge "Sonny" Gustavius Manci, Jr.

Apr 16, 2020

Etheridge "Sonny" Gustavius Manci, Jr., age 92, a life long resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. He is preceded in death by his daughter Linda Jo Manci Lowell. He is survived by his Wife, Betty Rains Manci; Daughter, Elizabeth Janice Manci Stewart (Robert Stewart), Sons, Raymond L. Manci (Kevin C. Tabor), William B. Manci (Steven Wall); Son-in-Law,...

Bill Rush

Bill Rush

Apr 15, 2020

Bill Rush, age 70, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away April 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christina Lynn Rush. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Rush, Gulf Shores; daughter, Angela Renee Rush, Gulf Shores; 4 grandchildren, Bradley and Brandon Sutherlin, Joshua and Angel Rush; sister-in-law, Jeanette Etheridge, Mt. Vernon, many other loving...

Mildred Walker Hanson

Mildred Walker Hanson

Apr 14, 2020

Mildred Walker Hanson, b. March 4, 1931 in Mt. Vernon, AL, passed away April 14, 2020. Daughter of the late Alvin B. and Margaret Forte Walker, Mildred grew up in Calvert and Atmore, AL where she enjoyed happy years. In her later life, she was an early member of The Barnes Boys Reunion Group. While living in Atmore, Mildred created...

Robert Sheron Brown

Robert Sheron Brown

Apr 14, 2020

Robert Sheron Brown departed this life for his heavenly home on April 14, 2020. He was born August 23, 1945 in Mobile, Alabama. He was predeceased by his parents, Marion L. and Lallie Brown and his brother, Marion L. Brown, Jr. He leaves behind his brothers, Ernest C. Brown and Donald K. Brown; sisters-in-law, Caroline A. Brown and Jerri Brown;...

Joan-Marie Parks Elam

Joan-Marie Parks Elam

Apr 13, 2020

Joan-Marie Parks Elam, age 90, a resident of Fairhope, died on Monday, April 13, 2020. She was born in Mobile, AL on June 5, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Morgan Elam; son, Mark Alan Smith; parents, William J. Parks and Mary Medicus Parks; and sister, Claire Parks Lagman. She is survived by her daughter, Lia...

Judy Lee Pearson

Judy Lee Pearson

Apr 11, 2020

Judy Lee Pearson, 76 died Saturday April 11th at her home in Point Clear, Alabama due to complications of Alzheimer's. Judy Lee was born in Fulton County GA and remained a longtime resident of Douglasville, GA. She was a 1961 graduate of Douglas County High School and completed cosmetology school to become a licensed cosmetologist. Her first job was working...

Margarete Elise Bohling

Margarete Elise Bohling

Apr 11, 2020

BOHLING PERDIDO BEACH, AL. Margarete Elise Bohling, Age 93 born and raised in Berlin , Germany passed away on April 11, 2020. Her husband , George was a soldier in WWII, they met in 1948 married and lived most of their married life in upstate New York and retired to Alabama in the late 70’s. She was a Licensed Practical...

Philistine Alice Floyd

Philistine Alice Floyd

Apr 10, 2020

Philistine Alice Floyd, age 84, a resident of Chicago, IL, formerly of Oak Park, IL, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. She was born June 22, 1935 in Fairhope, AL. Philistine is survived by her two devoted sons George (Deborah) Edward Floyd Sr. of Chicago, IL and Phillip (Shaleyah) Anthony Floyd of Oak Park, IL; her ten cherished grandchildren,...

Nathaniel "Nate" Raymond Goodwin

Nathaniel "Nate" Raymond Goodwin

Apr 9, 2020

Nathaniel “Nate” Raymond Goodwin, 42, from Elberta, AL, went to his heavenly home on April 9, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer. He is now celebrating the feast of victory with his Heavenly Father. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Nate was born to...

Richard H. Poser

Richard H. Poser

Apr 8, 2020

Richard H. Poser August 28, 1947 - April 8, 2020 Richard was born at the Jordan Clinic in Battles Wharf, living his entire life in Fairhope. As a youngster, he lived on Fish River and Fly Creek, enjoying his love of fishing. With friends he played in Fairhope’s gullies; hiked and camped in the woods before the housing boom. Richard...

Robert Lee Rivenbark

Robert Lee Rivenbark

Apr 8, 2020

Robert Lee Rivenbark, age 76, died peacefully at home on April 8th surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of twenty years, Charlotte; children, Wynde Griffith (Mike), Britton Rivenbark (Helen), Whitney Macklem (Jason) and the mother of his children, Betty Edwards Rivenbark. Known as “Grand” by the kids in the neighborhood and by his twelve grandchildren, and five great...

Chhong An Ung

Chhong An Ung

Apr 6, 2020

Chhong An Ung passed away on April 6th, 2020, at the age of 75. She is survived by her loving and loyal husband, Kay Ou Wing. They have been married for over 60 years. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter Ly Ung, son in law Chee Seng Ng, grandchildren Connie and Kevin Ng; daughter Bouy Keith, son in law...

Curtis Wade Rewerts

Curtis Wade Rewerts

Apr 5, 2020

Curtis Wade Rewerts, age 73, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020. He was well known in the community and loved by many. He has been the owner of River Park Transmission, River Park Grocery and River Park Pool Jewel for the last 40 years. He will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death...

Jerry M. Milton

Jerry M. Milton

Apr 3, 2020

Jerry Martin Milton, age 79, a native of McComb, MS and resident of Orange Beach, AL went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 3, 2020. Jerry was a faithful member of Orange Beach United Methodist Church. He was employed in the insurance industry most of his career, including time at Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. and Alabama Independent...

Tim "Coach" Reynolds

Tim "Coach" Reynolds

Apr 1, 2020

Tim “Coach” Reynolds passed away at the age of 74. Originally from Bellwood AL, he made Fairhope his home for 50 years and worked as a Teacher, Coach and Principal. He was preceded in death by his parents, Huey and Grace Reynolds; sister, Winona Brashears, and his nephew, Anthony E. Brashears. Tim is survived by his wife, Sandy; son, Lance...

Rita Faye Sharker

Rita Faye Sharker

Mar 29, 2020

Rita Faye Sharker, a resident of Plano, TX, passed away on March 29, 2020, at the age of 84. She was a graduate of Lanier High School in Montgomery, AL. She attended business school and worked many years as a claims adjuster in the insurance industry. Rita’s friends and family will remember her for her friendliness, her Southern manners, her...