Obituaries

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

Darrell Glen Williams

Darrell Glen Williams

Jan 30, 2019

Darrell Glen Williams, Age 70, A native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at a local hospital. Mr. Williams was employed with the Escambia County School System for thirty-five years. He is survived by his wife, Nancy P. Williams of Lillian, AL; a daughter, Misti Hall of Pensacola, FL; two...

Patricia Ann Day

Patricia Ann Day

Jan 29, 2019

It is with profound sadness that the family of Patricia Ann Day announce her passing on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at the age of 80. Born in Atmore, AL., on New Year's Eve 1938, and raised in Spanish Fort, AL., where she spent the majority of her life.  Patricia loved to read, babysit her great-grandchildren and care for her precious...

Joseph W. Petties, Jr.

Joseph W. Petties, Jr.

Jan 29, 2019

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Walter Petties, Jr., was born November 2, 1936, departed this life January 29, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was a native of Chunchula, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL.  Joe was a member of Bible Way Holiness Church where he served as Senior Deacon.  He retired from the...

Steven E. Cochran

Steven E. Cochran

Jan 28, 2019

Steven E Cochran (Steve, Stevo, Big Daddy), 67, took his last earthly breath on January 28, 2019. Steve was in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was a graduate of Vigor High School in 1969. He served in the National Guard from 1971-1977 then attended trade school to become a technician for the Xerox Corporation for nearly 25...

Penny Lee Holcombe

Penny Lee Holcombe

Jan 27, 2019

Penny Lee Holcombe, known to her precious grandchildren as “That Me-Me”, “Granny”, and “Grandy”, left us too soon on January 27, 2019. Penny was born in Ludington, Michigan on August 1, 1942, and resided in Stockton, Alabama. She is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Holcombe; her grandson, Goose Johnson; and her parents. She is survived by her daughters,...

Robert Allen Norris, Sr.

Robert Allen Norris, Sr.

Jan 26, 2019

NORRIS FOLEY, ALABAMA Robert Allen Norris, Sr., age 90, a native of Indiana and a resident of Foley, AL passed away, Saturday, January 26, 2019. Mr. Norris was a lifetime member of the Magnolia Springs Wesleyan Church.  As a teenager he assisted with the construction of the church. He was a longtime row crop farmer in Baldwin County.  Preceded in...

Anne Carter Irvine

Anne Carter Irvine

Jan 25, 2019

Anne Carter Irvine died peacefully at home in Fairhope on Friday, January 25, 2019 in the same beautiful, carved wood bed in which she was born in Repton, Alabama on October 8, 1932. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. William Robert Carter and Alice Vincent Caine Carter and her older...

Dr. Joseph "Mike" Michael McKean

Dr. Joseph "Mike" Michael McKean

Jan 23, 2019

Dr. Joseph Michael “Mike” McKean A native of Mobile died on January 23, 2019 was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Leonard (Margaret) McKean, Sr. and brothers Louis Leonard McKean, Jr and Francis Jerrold "Jerry" McKean, Sr. and Nancy Chalmers Stevens, mother of Michelle. He is survived by his wife of 12 years Karen Koppersmith McKean,...

Gary Lawrence Waldrop

Gary Lawrence Waldrop

Jan 20, 2019

Gary Lawrence Waldrop, age 62, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019. He is survived by his fiancé, Carol Booth of Elberta; daughter, Crystal (Nicholas) Crawford of Gulf Shores; son, Alex Waldrop of Foley; grandchildren, Keira and Paul; two children that he raised with love, Carla and Cortland of Foley, sisters, Phyllis George and Terri Swett;...

Jeffrey Lynn Dibble

Jeffrey Lynn Dibble

Jan 19, 2019

DIBBLE GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Jeffrey Lynn Dibble “Doc”, age 74, a native of Lansing, MI and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019. Jeffrey was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, he was a pharmacist for 38 years and he was last employed by Stacey’s Drug Store in Foley, AL. A  Lifetime member of the American...

Adrian "Goose" Johnson

Adrian "Goose" Johnson

Jan 19, 2019

Adrian Baugh Johnson, known to all who loved him as “Goose”, left us too soon on January 19, 2019. Goose was born in Mobile, Alabama on January 21, 1999 and resided in Stockton, Alabama. He was a 2017 graduate from Central Christian High School. He was an outdoorsman, a hard worker and the most generous of young men. His smile,...

Ann Girod Nichols

Ann Girod Nichols

Jan 18, 2019

Ann Nichols, age 92, a native of Mobile, Al and a resident of Spanish Fort died at Westminster Village on January 18th, 2019. Ann was the Mystic of Time’s Queen for their annual Mardi Gras ball in 1950 and was the first queen to lead the annual parade in a snazzy convertible. She met her loving husband, Jack, shortly afterwards...

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Blevins

Ronald "Ronnie" Eugene Blevins

Jan 18, 2019

Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Blevins passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Arm Blevins, Jr. and Betty Montgomery Gates; stepfather, Charles “Chuck” Gates; sister, Kay White. He is survived by his widow, Lou Judd; daughters, Stephanie Blevins of Birmingham, AL, Jennifer (Terry) Tyler of Searcy, AR; grandchildren, Hunter Minyard and Jackson Blevins of Birmingham,...

Roy Lee Clipper

Roy Lee Clipper

Jan 18, 2019

CLIPPER LILLIAN, ALABAMA Roy Lee Clipper, age 86, went to be with his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, January 18, 2019 after a lengthy illness during the previous year. Reared by a single mother, Roy was reared in Elberta, AL where he met and married Marion on August 24, 1950 at the First Baptist church of Elberta. He...

Therese Barbe Lyons

Therese Barbe Lyons

Jan 17, 2019

Therese Barbe Lyons, a much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, affectionately known as Bana, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019, at the age of 91. Therese was born November 11, 1927, in New Orleans and lived a large part of her life in Westwego, LA, where her family owned and operated Barbe’s Dairy. For the past...

Ruth Louise Thompson

Ruth Louise Thompson

Jan 16, 2019

Ruth Louise Thompson, age 71, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was a member of South River Park Church. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Michael Thompson, Sr. of Fairhope; son, Joseph Michael (Janice) Thompson, Jr.; grandchildren: Grant Thompson and Trent Thompson, both of Fairhope; four sisters: Joanne Babb of Point...

Walter "Gene" Eugene Verner

Walter "Gene" Eugene Verner

Jan 16, 2019

Walter Eugene “Gene” Verner, age 90, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was born in Amarillo, Texas to Walter and Dora Verner.  He grew up on a farm in the Oklahoma Lane area outside of Farwell, Texas and graduated from Bovina High School in 1946. Gene, as he was known to his family and...

Mildred Clarke

Mildred Clarke

Jan 15, 2019

After a brief illness, Mildred Myers McCravey Clarke departed this life on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was a woman of considerable intelligence, imagination, and creativity whose life was a reflection of her Christian faith. She was generous with her time. She knew how to pay attention, how to listen. She didn’t know how to be lazy....

Maria Genevieve Peterson

Maria Genevieve Peterson

Jan 14, 2019

PETERSON LILLIAN, ALABAMA Maria “Skippy” Peterson, age 94, a native of Antigo Wisconsin and a resident of Lillian AL, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019. I am writing my own obituary to thank God, my loving family, friends, relatives, neighbors, fellow Catholics, teacher colleagues, medical personnel, including pharmacists, and staff who do the paperwork, Lillian residents and snowbirds, all the...

Dorothy Cook Larkin

Dorothy Cook Larkin

Jan 13, 2019

Dorothy Cook Larkin, age 94, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. Dorothy was the President of Senior Citizen’s Center in Daphne and a member of Lake Forest Garden Club. She was an avid bridge player and golfer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Larkin; son, Thomas Larkin; and granddaughter, Abigale Larkin. She is...

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