Obituaries

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

John Hurst Embry

John Hurst Embry

Jul 2, 2019

John Hurst Embry passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in Spanish Fort, Alabama at the age of 85. John was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended Auburn University, where he graduated in 1957 with a degree in Industrial Management. He immediately reported to Ft. Huachuca in Arizona where he served as a First Lieutenant in the US Army...

Lorene Marshall McCants

Lorene Marshall McCants

Jul 1, 2019

Lorene Marshall McCants, age 91, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on Monday, July 01, 2019. She was a founding member of Fairhope Professional Women’s Club, a past of Wisteria Garden Club, a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, V.F.W. Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary. She was an Associate Real Estate Broker for over 40 years. Mrs. McCants was preceded...

Steven Howard Crowe

Steven Howard Crowe

Jul 1, 2019

CROWE ELBERTA, ALABAMA Steven Howard Crowe, age 62, a native of Greenville, AL and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. Steven was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. He was a United States Army Veteran and graduated from Armstrong University with a degree in Education. Survivors include his wife Dorothy Crowe of Elberta, AL,...

Verna Smith Johnson

Verna Smith Johnson

Jul 1, 2019

Verna Smith Johnson, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday July 1st at the age of 79. She is survived by her husband, Charles Johnson and her children Wayne Wright, Adrienne Johnson and Kenneth Johnson. In addition, she is survived by three grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. A Memorial service will be held at 1pm, Saturday July 20th, at St....

William Frederick Gauch

William Frederick Gauch

Jun 29, 2019

GAUCH ELBERTA, AL William Frederick Gauch, age 74, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019. William was a loving husband, father, son, grandfather, and friend and will be missed by all who knew him. He was a Veteran in the United Marine Corp. serving our country proudly for many years. He is survived by his wife...

Clifford Eugene Straum

Clifford Eugene Straum

Jun 28, 2019

Clifford Eugene Straum, age 80, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved watching western movies, spending time with his family and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his son, Charles Michael Straum. He is survived by his wife, Alice Fay Straum; daughters, Kelly...

Deloris Virginia Oberg

Deloris Virginia Oberg

Jun 27, 2019

Deloris Virginia Oberg, lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed June 27, 2019, at age 99. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, John “Jack” Oberg, and sister, Willie Kelley, of Ft. Worth, Texas. Mrs. Oberg was the daughter of Clara and Hoyt Chase of St. Petersburg, FL. Survivors include her daughter, Geraldine (Ronald) Kopesky, granddaughter, Britten...

Mary Lee Dukes

Mary Lee Dukes

Jun 23, 2019

DUKES FOLEY, ALABAMA Mary Lee Parker Dukes, age 97, a native of North Carolina and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. Mary was the third of five children. After graduating as a RN, she met and married Dories Dukes from Foley, AL. She then made her permanent home in Foley. Mary Lee worked as an...

Thelma Lee Kearley

Thelma Lee Kearley

Jun 22, 2019

KEARLEY DAPHNE, AL. Thelma Lee Kearley, Age 96, was the widow of Clarence Kearley, born and raised in Conecuh County, Alabama to B.L. and Mamie Smith. She was the second child of ten children. She was a lifetime member of Spanish Fort First Baptist Church, she was an outdoor person, loved her flowers and enjoyed doing yard work, she loved...

Frederick Allen Eisenmann

Frederick Allen Eisenmann

Jun 21, 2019

Frederick Alan Eisenmann, passed away on June 21, 2019 at his residence in Fairhope, Alabama. Fred was born in Nashville, Tennessee on June 5, 1953. He spent his childhood in Marietta, Georgia. He proudly served in the United States Navy for 26 years before retiring with the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer in 2006 from Corey Station, Pensacola. He...

Robert Franklin Jennings, Jr.

Robert Franklin Jennings, Jr.

Jun 21, 2019

Robert Franklin Jennings, Jr. of Mobile, AL., passed away Friday, June 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie E. Baker Jennings and a son, Robert Brandon Jennings. He is survived by his son, Joshua Jennings of Mobile, AL.; father, Robert F. Jennings of Greenville, AL.; grandchildren, Kaleb Andrew Lawrence, Kinleigh Rae Jennings, and Kadance Allison Nicole...

David Mighell Pacey, Sr.

David Mighell Pacey, Sr.

Jun 20, 2019

David Mighell Pacey Sr., also known as "Grandpappy," native of Point Clear and resident of Robertsdale, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, brother-in-law, and his beloved wife, Helen, with whom he is together again. He is survived by his brother Paul (Susan) Pacey II; sister Susan Harvison; children Margie (Jeremy) Clifton,...

Finn Ezra Dowell

Finn Ezra Dowell

Jun 15, 2019

Infant Finn Ezra Dowell passed away June 15, 2019. Finn was preceded in death by his uncle, Jason Allen Howell. He is survived by his parents, Brandon and Nicole Dowell of Daphne; brother, Barrett Howell; maternal grandmother, Charlene (Sam) Whitt of Fairhope; maternal grandfather, Keith (Cathy) Howell of Grand Bay; uncle, Michael (Danielle) Howell; cousin, Harper Rose Howell; paternal grandmother,...

Bobby Joe Stewart

Bobby Joe Stewart

Jun 13, 2019

Bobby “Big” Joe Stewart, 77, died June 13, 2019 at his home in Fairhope, Alabama after battling cancer. His funeral service will be held this Saturday at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, 27409 US Hwy 98 Daphne, Alabama 36526, at 2:00 pm, with a visitation from 1:00 pm until time of the service. The service will be followed by a reception at...

"Lynn" Lucy Foote McKinstry

"Lynn" Lucy Foote McKinstry

Jun 13, 2019

Lynn (Lucy Lurline) Foote McKinstry passed away on June 13, 2019 at her residence in Fairhope, Alabama with the loving support and care of her family. She was born April 4, 1937 in Houston, Texas. She graduated from St. Agnes Academy, Houston, Texas in 1955. She attended Spring Hill College, William and Mary College, and graduated from the University of...

Virginia Ann Harris

Virginia Ann Harris

Jun 13, 2019

Virginia Ann Harris, age 84, resident of Summerdale, AL, passed from this life to the next on June 13, 2019. Virginia and her husband Ken successfully ran a Tupperware Distributorship in Clarksburg, WV for over 30 years. After retirement they were Escapade Directors for Escapees R.V. Club. She was a very active member holding many positions at Marlow United Methodist...

Mary Nell Abbott

Mary Nell Abbott

Jun 12, 2019

Mary Nell Abbott, age 80, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Mrs. Abbott was a descendant of Italian immigrants who settled in the Belforest Community. She attended and was in the first graduating class at Christ The King Catholic School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Abbott; brothers, Louis Boni Jr.,...

Joseph Michael Thompson

Joseph Michael Thompson

Jun 11, 2019

Joseph Michael Thompson, age 74, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was a member of South River Park Church; and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Louise Thompson. Mr. Thompson is survived by his son, Joseph Michael Thompson, Jr. and his wife Janice Thompson; two...

Dorothy "Dot" Rose Groves Hanson

Dorothy "Dot" Rose Groves Hanson

Jun 11, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” Rose Groves Hanson, 89, born in West Helena AR on January 28, 1930 passed away June 11, 2019.  Dot attended Springhill High School (LA).  She earned an associate degree in business from Southern State College in Magnolia AR. She returned to college and received her BA in English with a minor in Spanish.   She taught English at Shongaloo...

Inez Virginia Stots

Inez Virginia Stots

Jun 11, 2019

Inez Virginia Stots, age 75, a resident of Loxley, AL., passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Stots. She is survived by her four children: Patricia (Chris) Reed of Loxley, Chris Griffin of Cary, NC, Cynthia (James) Pigott of Fayetteville, NC and Barnette “Tony” Davis of Bronx, NY; siblings: Annie Bell...

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