Obituaries

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

John W. Ivey, Jr.

John W. Ivey, Jr.

Mar 25, 2020

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our brother, John W. Ivey, Jr. God called him home on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. He was 71 years old. John was a really good person who’s life was taken too soon. He never got to live out his golden years the way he had hoped. He suffered...

Curtis Larry Chapman

Curtis Larry Chapman

Mar 23, 2020

CHAPMAN FAIRHOPE, AL Curtis Larry Chapman, age 60, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Curtis is survived by his wife; Lisa Whitney Chapman of Fairhope; brother, Robert (Ann) Chapman; step-sons, Whit (Emily) Salter, Zack (Leah) Salter; grandchildren, Amelia Salter, Ethan Salter; nephew, Kevin Chapman; niece, Kristen Chapman and...

Carl "John" Tuggle, III

Carl "John" Tuggle, III

Mar 23, 2020

Carl John Tuggle, III, age 67, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope. He was a dedicated follower of Jesus and he made Christ a priority in his life. His mission trips to Brazil and Vancouver, Canada were some of his fondest memories. John graduated from...

Blanche McDonald McKinney

Blanche McDonald McKinney

Mar 22, 2020

Blanche McDonald McKinney, age 95, a native of Pleasant Grove, AL, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Douglas McKinney, Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn McKinney Bullington (Joe); son, Bernard Douglas McKinney, Jr. (Pam); grandchildren, Paul E. Bullington (Kelly), Andrew B. Bullinginton (Debbie) and Megan McKinney...

Kathryn Burns

Kathryn Burns

Mar 21, 2020

Kathryn Robbins Burns, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, friend, sister, daughter and so much more. Kathy and her husband, Lenny Burns lived in Germany, when they met at the ages of 14 and 16 and from there they spread their love. Kathy and Lenny married February 17, 1968. Kathy graduated from Pine Forest...

Dr. Dan K Stubler

Dr. Dan K Stubler

Mar 21, 2020

Dr. Daniel K. Stubler (Dan), age 60, resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2020. Dan is survived by his wife, his one true love and best friend, Amy Stubler and their precious Prissy Lou; Father, William (Karen) Stubler and brother, Keith Stubler, of Basehor, Kansas; and many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in...

Daniel Eugene Childress

Daniel Eugene Childress

Mar 21, 2020

Daniel Eugene Childress, age 38, a native of Fairhope, AL and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Saturday, March, 21, 2020. He is survived by his parents, Curtis E. Jr and Janet Childress; daughters, Madison Conklan and Jalyn Childress; brother, Curtis Childress III (Katina); mother of his girls, Tabitha Wilson; grandfather, Richard V. Ward; and many other family...

Terri Darlene Aebli

Terri Darlene Aebli

Mar 21, 2020

AEBLI FOLEY, AL Terri Darlene Aebli, age 57, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 with her loving family by her side. Terri attended the ARC of Foley Day Program for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Nellie Aebli. She is survived by her sisters; Roberta “Pat” Miller of Foley,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...