Obituaries

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hayeslee Rae Hunter

Hayeslee Rae Hunter

Jan 26, 2020

Infant Hayeslee Rae Hunter of Pensacola, FL, transitioned on January 26, 2020. She is survived by her parents, Tony Hunter, Jr. and Ryane Webb of Pensacola, FL; maternal grandparents, Natalie Gardner Webb and Ryan J. Webb of Fairhope; paternal grandparents, Angie and Keat Cross of Davenport, FL and Tony Hunter, Sr. and Sherika of Chesapeake, VA; great grandparents, Sharon Webb...

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...

Frances Kay Myers

Frances Kay Myers

Jan 26, 2020

Myers                        Daphne, AL   Frances Kay Myers, age 71, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away after a 6 year long battle with cancer on Sunday, January 26, 2020.    She was a member of Daphne United Methodist Church and a former employee of U.S Federal Court as a Procurement Officer.   Kay is survived by her husband, Kurt R. Myers of Daphne,...

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;...

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 Franklin Westgate

James 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...

Fredrick McKenzie

Fredrick McKenzie

Jan 26, 2020

Fredrick McKenzie, age 79, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Freddie served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 6 years; made his career at with Scott/Kimberly Clark Paper Mill. He was an avid outdoorsman, a dedicated family man, and a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 57...

James Fredrick Stallworth, III

James Fredrick Stallworth, III

Jan 25, 2020

James Fredrick Stallworth, III, age 21, a resident of Fairhope, AL., died on Sunday, January 25, 2020. James was a graduate of McGill Toolen Catholic High School; a student at Auburn University, where he was on the Dean’s list. He was President of Sigma Alpha Epilon, Alpha Mu Chapter. James was a loving person and a giver in every sense....

Edward Wallace Sanderson

Edward Wallace Sanderson

Jan 24, 2020

Edward Wallace Sanderson joined his Heavenly Father, his Lord and Savior Christ, and gathered in glad reunion with countless loved ones on January 24, 2020. Ed was born and raised in Morehead City, North Carolina. He was a graduate of Eastern Carolina University, but his primary loyalty was as a true Tar Heel Blue fan of the University of North...

Darryl George Horne

Darryl George Horne

Jan 24, 2020

Darryl George Horne, age 71, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. Darryl attended Marlow United Methodist Church and was a United States Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis P. Horne of Fairhope; sons, Jason (Robyn) Horne of Summerdale, Ron (Holly) Horne of Fairhope; sister, Debbie Fischbach of Westlock, Alberta, Canada; five grandchildren,...

Charles Willard Hayes

Charles Willard Hayes

Jan 24, 2020

Charles Willard Hayes, age 83, of Daphne, AL, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020. He was born in Middlesboro, KY on May 9, 1936 to the late Charles and Ruth Hayes. Charles married December 18, 1959 to the late Jacqueline Hayes settling in Satsuma, AL. They later moved to Memphis, TN. He worked for B.O.L. and Associates and later...

Janice Carol Miller

Janice Carol Miller

Jan 24, 2020

Janice Carol Miller, age 71, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. Janice was a member of the Sertoma Club and formerly worked at Regions Bank and Citizens Bank. She was well thought of by employees and customers and will be missed. She is survived by her husband, Harold W. Miller of Daphne; daughters, Ashleigh (Newte) Harris...

Joan Hayes

Joan Hayes

Jan 23, 2020

Joan Hayes, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday January 23, 2020.Mrs. Hayes was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church, serving as a former Stephen minister.She was preceded in death by her husband Ottis Hayes, her sister, Joy Payne.She is survived by her sons, Brian N. Hayes ( Kelly) of Fairhope, AL, Charles Hayes ( Leslie)...

Dr. Robert Blees McKee

Dr. Robert Blees McKee

Jan 22, 2020

McKee                       Daphne, AL    Dr. Robert Blees McKee passed away peacefully at his home on January 22, 2020. Dr. McKee was a native of Mobile and a lifelong resident of the Eastern Shore.  He graduated from UMS, Emory University and Loyola Dental School. After Dental School, Dr. McKee joined the United States Air Force. Stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, Dr....

Robert Lee Sanders

Robert Lee Sanders

Jan 21, 2020

Robert Lee Sanders, age 60, a native of Dothan, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Robert is survived by his wife, Joyce “JoJo” Sanders of Fairhope; daughters, Misty Michelle Sanders of Fairhope and Christina Sanders of Dothan; grandchildren, Noah Martinez, Alyssa Martinez, Hunter Yeager and Kyleigh Belle Blount;...

Harold Crenshaw Miller

Harold Crenshaw Miller

Jan 20, 2020

Miller Daphne, ALHarold Crenshaw “Pokey” Miller Jr, age 77, native of Coco Beach, FL and a long-time resident of Daphne, AL, passed this life on Monday, January 20, 2020. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Daphne. Harold began his employment with Merrill Lynch in 1970, where he received numerous awards; became a member of the Executive...