Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Amelia Katherine Peebles
Aug 22, 2019
PEEBLES SILVERHILL, AL. Baby Amelia Katherine Peebles passed away on August 22, 2019. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Glenda Harris. She is survived by her parents, James and Lori Peebles; brother, Harrison Peebles, all of Silverhill; maternal grandfather, Mike (Willie Mae) Harris of Heflin, AL; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Oma Peebles of Gulf Shores; great maternal...
Mrs. Peggy S. Fuquay
Aug 21, 2019
Mrs. Peggy S. Fuquay, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, AL died Wednesday, August 21, 2019. She was beloved mother, member of Fairhope Christian Church and the Nix Center. Preceded in death by her husband, Eugene W. Fuquay, her parents and her sister Sue Savage Whearley. Mrs. Fuquay is survived by her sons, Gregory Fuquay (Diana) of Spanish Ft., Al,...
William Randolph Cooper, Jr.
Aug 21, 2019
William Randolph Cooper, Jr., age 74, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019. William was a member of Masonic Lodge in New Orleans and retired from CSX Railroad with over 35 years of service. He loved woodworking and spending time with his family. He was survived by his daughters, Shannon Elizabeth Cooper Williams and her husband Glen...
Elwood "Woody" Lowell
Aug 20, 2019
Elwood “Woody” M. Lowell passed away peacefully at home on August 20, 2019 with all of his family present. He was born in Fairhope on October 22, 1931 and spent his childhood enjoying all that the beautiful Eastern Shore had to offer. After graduating from Fairhope High School he immediately joined the U.S. Air Force and enjoyed a 20-year career...
Jimmie "Jim" Edmond Calloway
Aug 20, 2019
Jimmie Edmond Calloway, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at The William F. Green Veteran’s Home in Bay Minette. He was born August 30, 1940 in Tampa, FL. He was a graduate of Fairhope High School, class of 1959. Jim was captain of the football team and was class favorite. He served in...
Margaret Lynn Betbeze
Aug 19, 2019
Margaret Lynn (McCrary) Betbeze passed away peacefully at her home in Fairhope on Monday, August 19th. She was 92. Margaret was born in Jackson, Alabama and grew up in Mobile, Alabama. She graduated from Murphy High School and attended Montevallo College to pursue a degree in Music. Shortly after he returned from the Pacific Theater after WWII, she married William...
Tina Ramona Scothern
Aug 18, 2019
Tina Ramona Scothern, age 77, native of Wayne County, TN, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019. Tina was the owner and operator of The Beauty Nook Solon in Waynesboro, TN for over 30 years. Her family was her life and she loved the outdoors. She is survived by her husband, David Scothern of Daphne; daughters, Lisa...
Annette Marie Bono
Aug 17, 2019
In loving memory of Annette M. Bono. We lost our daughter and dearly loved sister on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Her passing brings great sorrow to our family and leaves a big hole in our hearts. She was a loving and caring person. Her laughter and fond memories will remain with us forever. She was born February 23, 1965 to...
Stephen Sas, Jr.
Aug 17, 2019
Stephen Sas, Jr. passed away on August 17, 2019 at his home in Spanish Cove in Lillian, Alabama. He was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Stephen and Anna Kockan Sass. He attended Hess and Webber Schools and later received his GED in the military and later took a two year college study. He joined the Marine Crop in August of...
Zadia Elizabeth Pace
Aug 16, 2019
Zadia Elizabeth Pace, age 83, a former resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, at Mobile Infirmary. She worked in the insurance industry, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Pace was preceded in death by her husband, Buddy Pace; parents, Dewey and Margaret Horne; son, Michael Brett North; daughter, Dawn North; sister, Rebecca Carpenter...
Terry Lee Aucoin
Aug 16, 2019
Terry Lee Aucoin, age 68, formerly of Morgan City, LA passed away Friday, August 16, 2019, in Mobile, AL. Terry was a graduate of Morgan City High School and Northeast Louisiana University in 1973, receiving his Bachelors Degree in Accounting. He was a member of Theta Xi fraternity and two-time editor of the University yearbook, the Chacahoula. While working as...
Eugene Wallace Sorick
Aug 15, 2019
SORICK GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Eugene W. Sorick, age 92, a native of Iowa and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Mr. Sorick was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a fifty year member of Valley Lodge, # 232 AM & FM, Missouri Valley, Iowa, and a fifty year member of Valley Chapter # 26...
Blanche Marjorie Marrer
Aug 15, 2019
Blanche Marjorie Marrer, age 98, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019. Blanche was United States Navy Veteran and will be missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her daughters; Cathy Daughtery , Nancy Marrer both of Foley, Janet Marrer of Orange Beach, AL, two sons; Robert Marrer of California, James Marrer of Montgomery, AL,...
Elizabeth Claire Cloninger
Aug 15, 2019
Elizabeth Claire deGravelles Cloninger, born August 12, 1942, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at age 77. Claire Cloninger was an award-winning lyricist, inspirational speaker, and author of numerous books. A six-time Dove Award-winner, her songs have been widely recorded by such artists as B.J. Thomas, Amy Grant and Sandi Patty. Claire grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, the second of five...
Jerald Douglas Bates
Aug 15, 2019
Jerald Douglas Bates, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019. He was an Electrician for over 40 years in Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Jerald was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Dot Bates and father in law; Gene Jaye. He is survived by his wife Carol Gene Bates of Elberta, AL, children; Jerry (Beth)...
Cornelia Glovenia Taylor
Aug 15, 2019
TAYLOR FOLEY, AL Cornelia Glovenia Taylor, age 88, a resident of Foley, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 She was preceded in death by her husbands, 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 1 sister and 1 grandson. She is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Ott (Ted) of Foley and Donna Jenkins (Alton) of Elberta; 3 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters, Louise Crenshaw...
William "Bill" Robert Johnson
Aug 14, 2019
William “Bill” Robert Johnson, age 71, resident of Madison, MS, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Bill was born in Jackson, MS on July 17, 1948, and was raised in Fairhope, AL. He was a US Army Veteran stationed in Germany. He loved sports, especially golf, fishing, and spending time with friends and family. He is survived by his son,...
Patricia "Patti" Underwood
Aug 12, 2019
Patricia “Patti” Power Underwood, age 72, a resident of Orange Beach, passed away Monday, August 12, 2019. She was born in Bryan, Texas. She was a graduate of Mississippi University for Women. She lived the majority of her life in Memphis, TN and moved to Orange Beach where she resided for the last 29 years. She was a Librarian at...
Diana Kay Wingard
Aug 7, 2019
Diana Kay Wingard, age 64, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Diana was always full of life, laughter, generosity and grand gestures. Her passion was saving animals no one else would love. She was free-spirited, creative and loved gardening and arranging flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Randy and Gainnell Wingard. Diana is...
Dr. Milly Cowles
Aug 7, 2019
Dr. Milly Cowles died Tuesday morning, August 7th. Dr. Cowles was born on May 29, 1932 in Ramer, Alabama. She graduated from Troy University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and taught for seven years in Montgomery public schools. After receiving her PhD at the University of Alabama in 1962, Milly began a long career as a professor at...