Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
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
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
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...
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,...
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...
Angelia "Angie" C. Allen
Sep 26, 2019
Angelia C. Allen, age 50, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Joseph Catchot and grandmother, Vesta Eugenia Gilchrist. Angelia is survived by her mother, Charlotte Rivenbark (Lee “Papa”) of Fairhope; daughter, Kerri Mathers (Ryan) of Mobile; grandchildren, Mason, Carson and Hayden; partner, Sharon Neumann; many other...
Nafseka Malbis
Sep 26, 2019
Nafseka Malbis Malbis, AL Nafseka Malbis, age 57, a resident of Malbis, AL., passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, George P. Malbis; sister, Pam Malbis Keuler and brother, Mark Edward Malbis. She is survived by her mother, Gertrude Cresap Malbis of Malbis; sister, Helen Malbis Hendrich of Neptune Beach, FL;two nieces, Helen...
Elroy "Justin" McKenzie, IV
Sep 25, 2019
Elroy “Justin” McKenzie, IV, age 30, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Justin was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Elroy McKenzie, Jr., paternal grandmother, Charlotte M. Vilain, maternal grandfather, William Fiala and step paternal grandfather, Armand Vilain. He is survived by his wife, Victoria McKenzie; parents, Elroy, III and Daphne McKenzie; son,...
Virginia Rentz Stallworth
Sep 24, 2019
Virginia Rentz Stallworth Daphne, Alabama Virginia Rentz Stallworth, age 64, lifelong member of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church and a member of Order of Juno mystic society passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joan Rentz. She is survived by her husband, Buddy Stallworth of Daphne, Alabama; two sons, Travis Stallworth (Briana)...
Robert Charles Neibling
Sep 22, 2019
Robert Charles Neibling age 85, departed this life on Sunday, September 22, 2019 in Daphne, Alabama. Born June 10, 1934 in Horton, Kansas, he was the son of Glenn Homer and Harriet Lucille (Hubbart) Neibling. Upon graduating from Seaman High School in Topeka, Kansas in 1952, Bob enrolled in Washburn University and was affiliated with the Alpha Delta fraternity. He...
Jared E. Millwood
Sep 22, 2019
Jared Eugene Millwood, age 12, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019. Jared was a student at Daphne East Elementary School where he was the Care Club Representative of his class. He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandfather, Jim Brown; maternal great grandfather, Ulysses Burns and maternal grandfather, Jerry Entrekin. He is...
Kathryn A. Reese
Sep 22, 2019
Kathryn “Kay” Alice Reese, age 95, a native of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Gulf Shores. She was also a volunteer with the Christian Service Center. Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Reese; two daughters, Janet Gabens and...
Margaret Ruth Henson
Sep 22, 2019
Margaret Ruth Henson, age 91, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 in Lillian. She was a native of Chattanooga, TN. Margaret was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother. Margaret loved playing bridge with her friends in Spanish Cove. She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Robert F....
Michael Leon Wallace
Sep 21, 2019
Michael Leon Wallace Bay Minette Alabama Michael Leon Wallace, age 67, Alabama native, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 21, 2019. He was an avid Alabama football fan, a member of East Pointe Baptist Church in Spanish Fort, and retired from Rite Aid Corporation in Mobile, Alabama. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Wallace; two daughters, Holly...
Margaret Carol Johnson
Sep 19, 2019
Margaret Carol Johnson, age 74, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019. She was a member of Fairhope Christian Church, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved cooking and spending time with her family. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Jerry L. Johnson of Fairhope; daughter, Wendy Johnson O’Toole (Tim); son, Steven Johnson...
John B. Warren
Sep 18, 2019
John B. Warren, age 79, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, died after years of suffering with FTD – Frontotemporal Lobe Degeneration. His last four years were blessed with wonderful care at the William F. Green State Veteran’s Home in Bay Minette. His military service was in the United States Army. He attended the University of Alabama before his career...
Mark Douglas Burnham
Sep 14, 2019
BURNHAM FOLEY, Alabama Mark Douglas Burnham born December 31, 1981 passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He attended Open Door Christian School and graduated from Gulf Shores High School in 2000. An avid pool player and Auburn Fan, he enjoyed the beach and spending time with his family and numerous...
Jack L. Flowers
Sep 14, 2019
FLOWERS FOLEY, AL. Jack L. Flowers, Age 82, a native of Montgomery, AL and a resident of Foley, AL passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019. Mr. Flowers was an avid golfer, a member of Glenlakes Golf Club, and a member of Morgan’s Chapel Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Flowers, his parents; two brothers...
Richard "Dick" Donald Blair
Sep 13, 2019
BLAIR Richard “Dick” Donald Blair, Age 93, born in Portsmouth, OH and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. Mr. Blair went into the Army in 1943. Served under General Clay in the 26th Infantry 1st Division. He then went into the 3rd Army Military Police and road motorcycle division under General George Patton. He...
Eugenia Lewis Murchison
Sep 11, 2019
Eugenia Lewis Murchison, age 98, a native of Elmore County, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2019. Eugenia was an accomplished genealogist and the Lewis, Ruffin, and Scott family were among the early settlers of Elmore County. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 73 years, Floyd Murchison; her parents, Eunice Scott Lewis and...