Obituaries

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

Paula A. Bishop

Paula A. Bishop

Oct 15, 2019

Paula Ann Bishop, age 71, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, George “Totty” Bishop. Paula is survived by her children, Lenora “Lee” Havel and husband, Larry, George “Bubba” Bishop, and April Read, and husband Jason, all of Fairhope; five grandchildren, Leland, Loren, Jaxon,...

Julia Scott

Julia Scott

Oct 14, 2019

Julia A. Cooper Scott, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 in Loxley. She was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. Julia was a former manager of Gus’s Restaurant in Mobile and Richtex in Daphne. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Ruby Cooper and brother, Curtis Cooper. Julia is survived by her husband, David L. Scott; six...

Robert Henry Halco

Robert Henry Halco

Oct 14, 2019

Robert Henry Halco, 86, passed peacefully at his home in Gulf Shores, Alabama surrounded by his four children, on October 14, 2019.  He was born July 30, 1933 in New Britain, Connecticut. He graduated from New Britain High School, enlisted in the Airforce, and served during the Korean War.  He retired from General Electric after 30 years.  He was a...

Lucille McKenzie-Childress Worthington

Lucille McKenzie-Childress Worthington

Oct 12, 2019

WORTHINGTON BARNWELL, AL. Lucille McKenzie Childress Worthington, age 85 a lifelong resident of Barnwell, AL passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019. She was a lifelong member of Barnwell Baptist Church, and a  member of the Order of Eastern Star, Fairhope chapter #127. She is preceded in death by her first husband the father of her daughter, John Rix Childress;...

David Carter Wood

David Carter Wood

Oct 11, 2019

WOOD FAIRHOPE, AL. David Carter Wood, Age 71, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. He attended and graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in Business Administration and Finance and was a diehard supporter of The Crimson Tide. David was a master craftsman, an avid outdoorsmen and grew up playing many...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...