Obituaries

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

Robert Ben O'Daniel

Robert Ben O'Daniel

Oct 11, 2019

Robert Ben O’Daniel, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Friday, October 11, 2019. He is survived by his sons, Clay O’Daniel and Corey O’Daniel;  grandchildren, Kendall O’Daniel, Caleb O’Daniel, Alex O’Daniel and Chelsea (Josh) Hanson;  great grandchildren, Ben, Aiden, Theodore and Magnolia;  many other relative and friends. The family will receive friends Monday, October 21, 2019, from...

Bonnie Cleaveland Donaldson

Bonnie Cleaveland Donaldson

Oct 11, 2019

Bonnie Cleaveland Donaldson, age 79, a native of Foley, AL passed away on Friday, October, 11, 2019. She was born in Foley, AL to Lyle and Lois Cleaveland on April 10, 1940.Mrs. Donaldson graduated from Foley High School in 1958, worked at Brookley AFB in Mobile, AL for 2 years before entering Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL, where she graduated...

R. J. Houston

R. J. Houston

Oct 10, 2019

R.J.  Houston was born December 25, 1925 to Velma Law and Mel Houston.  He departed this life on Oct 10, 2019 at his residence. He met and married the love of his life, Augustine “Flency” Wilson, this union was blessed with nine children.  He attended Anna T. Jean School and enlisted into the US Navy, a proud World War II...

Betty Louise Alms

Betty Louise Alms

Oct 10, 2019

ALMS ELBERTA, ALABAMA Betty Louise (Scales) Alms, age 85, a native of Indianapolis, IN, and a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. Betty was a graduate of Foley High School Class of 1953. She was a faithful member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Elberta, and was involved in the Sunday school for 38 years as Treasurer.  ...

Charles Hughes Livaudais

Charles Hughes Livaudais

Oct 10, 2019

Charles H. Livaudais (“Charlie”), age 82, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Point Clear, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home on October 10, 2019. Charlie was born on March 25, 1937 in New Orleans, Louisiana to his loving parents, Oliver S. Livaudais, Jr. and Isabella Hughes Livaudais. After graduating from Jesuit High School in New...

Graham Timbes

Graham Timbes

Oct 9, 2019

Graham Timbes, actor, director, poet, screenplay writer, teacher and raconteur, died with his wife of 15 years, Cynthia “Maggie” Mosteller and life-long friend Cooper “Pin” Van Antwerp by his side in his Montrose home on Wednesday, October 9. Graham was born in Mobile on February 8, 1944, and when he was 5 years old, his family moved to Montrose where...

Myron “Mike” Marmon

Myron “Mike” Marmon

Oct 9, 2019

MARMON     FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA   Myron “Mike” Marmon, age 90, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Wednesday, October 09, 2019.   He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary LeFay “Fay” Marmon and two sons, David and Tony Marmon.   Mr. Marmon is survived his daughters, Vicki Brown of New Orleans, LA., and Cindy Poskon of Huntsville, AL; sons, Reggie (Susan) Parmer...

Mary Jacqueline Nelson

Mary Jacqueline Nelson

Oct 7, 2019

     NELSON, Mary Jacqueline, age 61, passed away, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, October 7, 2019 at her home in Spanish Fort, Alabama. Mary was adored by so many. She had a vivacious laugh that was infectious and brought joy to those around her. She was born May 10, 1958 in Barranquilla, Columbia to Ned and Jacqueline Nelson. She spent...

Gloria Ann Lindholm

Gloria Ann Lindholm

Oct 6, 2019

Gloria Ann Lindholm, age 86, former resident of Brewton and resident of Gulf Shores passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019 in Foley, AL. Gloria was a longtime member of Alco Baptist Church of Brewton.  She was an avid seamstress and very involved in her community. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Noel Lindholm; and a...

Irma Jane Penick

Irma Jane Penick

Oct 6, 2019

PENICK Huntsville, AL   Irma Jane Penick, age 99, a resident of  Huntsville, AL, and a former resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday October 6, 2019. Mrs. Penick was a member of her service Sorority Beta Sigma Phi, she was also a member of First Baptist Church Foley. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold W. Penick  Sr....

Gertrude Florence Sowell

Gertrude Florence Sowell

Oct 5, 2019

Gertrude Florence Sowell, age 93, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents, Walker and Nettie Smith; husband, Henry F. Sowell, Sr., four sisters; two brothers; and granddaughter, Connie Sowell. She is survived by her children, Beverly A. Christian, Henry F. (Lucy) Sowell, Jr., Deborah K. (Stan) Fant, Kenneth L....

Douglas B. Fancher

Douglas B. Fancher

Oct 4, 2019

Douglas Burton Fancher, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, October 04, 2019 at this home. He was 84. He loved spending time at his beach house, was an avid fly fisherman and he specialized in forensic psychology. Douglas is survived by his wife, Michele Fancher of Fairhope; niece, Kerwin Lane; grandniece, Callie Hontza; grandnephew, Kirby Hontza, all of...

Michael Crabb, Sr.

Michael Crabb, Sr.

Oct 3, 2019

Michael Douglas Crabb, Sr. age 67, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. He was a U.S. Vietnam Veteran, a member of the V.F.W. in Hartselle, AL. and he loved helping people. He is survived by his wife, Janet Crabb of Hartselle, AL; daughters, Melanie (Steve) Holbert of Fairhope, Leah Nevels and Amanda Carter, both of...

John Henry Hafner

John Henry Hafner

Oct 2, 2019

John Henry Hafner Daphne, AL     John Henry Hafner was born July 26, 1938 in Mobile, Alabama to Catherine McGovern Hafner and Henry Hafner. He moved to Daphne, Alabama in 1948. John attended McGill Institute High School and graduated from Spring Hill College in 1960. He married Rhoda Reynolds Heile of Kentucky, and they were married 42 years until her death...

Wanda Kay Tyson

Wanda Kay Tyson

Oct 1, 2019

Wanda Kay Tyson Wilmer, AL   Wanda Kay Tyson, age 67, an Alabama native, passed away on Tuesday, October, 1, 2019.   She is survived by her husband, Larry Tyson of Wilmer, AL; daughter, Amy Lott (Jeremy) of Wilmer, AL; sons, Robert Keith Skelton and Stephen Clark Skelton (Emma) both of Wilmer, AL; sisters, Marie Branson and Betty Ann Thrash both of...

Mark Benjamin Reed

Mark Benjamin Reed

Sep 30, 2019

Mark Benjamin Reed        January 31, 1951 – September 30, 2019   Mark Benjamin Reed, age 68, a native of Mobile, AL, attended and played baseball at Samford University and graduated from Cumberland School of Law. He was a partner in the law firm of McDermott, Slepain, Windom and Reed. Mark was co-founder of Checkers Drive-Thru Restaurant and also enjoyed many real...

Leon Victor Darnell

Leon Victor Darnell

Sep 29, 2019

Leon Victor Darnell, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne Morgan Darnell; sisters, Catherine Gibbons and Bonnie Dubose; and brother, Bill Darnell. Mr. Darnell is survived by his sons, Henry (Nancy) Darnell of Saraland, Don (Carla) Darnell of Waynesville, N.C. and...

Clarence A. "Pete" Nelson

Clarence A. "Pete" Nelson

Sep 29, 2019

Clarence A. “Pete” Nelson, age 89, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. Pete was the owner of Nelson’s Grocery in Point Clear, and shrimp boats; he was also a farmer. He was preceded in death by his sons, Judson Daniel and Bryan Aubrey Nelson; wife, Carol A. Nelson, and grandson, Timothy Aaron Nelson. Pete...

William Jackson "Jack" Edwards, III

William Jackson "Jack" Edwards, III

Sep 27, 2019

William Jackson (Jack) Edwards III, loving husband, father, grandfather,great-grandfather, former member of Congress and civic leader died Friday, September 27, 2019 from pancreatic cancer. He was 91.When asked what kind of world he would like to leave his great-grandchildren he answered, “My hope is that my great grandchildren will grow up in a country where civility will have been returned...

Jeffrey Primm Dean

Jeffrey Primm Dean

Sep 27, 2019

Jeffrey Primm Dean          Daphne, Alabama     Jeffrey Primm Dean, age 49, Alabama native, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019.   He is survived by his wife, Loretta Dean; two sons, Bryant Dean and Cody Dean; brother, Jackie Dean (Robyn); sister, Delainia Davis (Art); father and mother-in-law, Lloyd and Pattie Baldwin; sister-in-law, Michelle Peek (Pat); brother-in-law, Michael Baldwin (Andrea); nieces and nephews,...

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