Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Donna Lee Werner
Apr 12, 2019
WERNER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Donna Lee Werner, age 74, a native of Bloomsburg, PA, and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. Preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Henry Buck. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John A....
Regina "Gina" Gaines- Prouty
Apr 11, 2019
Regina “Gina” A. Gaines- Prouty, age 75, a resident of Daphne, AL. passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019. Her story began on October 5, 1943 in Mobile, AL. Daughter of Herbert and Lillie Gaines. She attended Murphy High School and continued her education at Faulkner State College where she received her Associates Degree in Science. This led to her lifelong...
Sally Paceley Godard
Apr 10, 2019
Sally Paceley Godard, age 83, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Mrs. Godard was a retired English Teacher at Daphne High School. After retiring, she became a volunteer at Thomas Hospital and a tireless volunteer with Friends of the Fairhope Library. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph “Billy Joe” Godard. She...
William "Carl" Herndon
Apr 9, 2019
William “Carl” Herndon, age 85, resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Carl was a retired US Navy Commander and Chaplain, US Marine Corps Chaplain, and retired United Methodist Minister. He was preceded in death by his sister, Merle Yrigoyen. He is survived by wife, Ruth L. Herndon of Spanish Fort; children, Stephanie Herndon (David) Barnett...
Robert Cecil Abbott
Apr 8, 2019
Robert Cecil Abbott, age 80, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. Cecil graduated from Foley High school in 1956. He served in the US Air Force from 1956 until 1962, serving in the US Strategic Air Command. He founded and ran his own business from 1980 until 2002 and enjoyed trout fishing and visiting the Tennessee...
Billy Joe Tacker, Jr.
Apr 8, 2019
Billy Joe Tacker, Jr., age 55, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Monday, April 8, 2019. He was a Mason with the Palmyra Lodge # 747 in Palmyra, TN. He served on the USS Kitty Hawk. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deonia Tacker and mother, Dorothy Powers. Billy is survived by his 2 sons, Chris Tacker...
Corey Allen Daugherty
Apr 7, 2019
Corey Allen Daugherty, a resident of Summerdale, AL., passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019. He was larger than life and found joy in everything. His was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Daugherty and a brother, Roscoe Scott Daugherty. Corey is survived by his wife, Jennifer Daugherty of Summerdale; daughter, Lauren New of Mobile; son, Chad New of Jackson,...
Manley Edward John Kulman
Apr 5, 2019
Manley Edward John Kulman, age 96, longtime resident of Magnolia Springs, passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Manley was Retired US Navy having served in three wars. He was a Sunday school teacher and a member of Loxley Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Kulman. He is survived by his daughters, Vonda Coleman of...
David E Ziegler
Apr 4, 2019
David E. Ziegler, age 71, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He graduated from Troy University in 1974 and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Ziegler is survived by his wife of 48 years, G. Naomi Ziegler of Fairhope; son, Steven...
Norma Long Schafer
Apr 4, 2019
Norma Long Schafer, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 80. She was born and raised in Silverhill and was a longtime resident of Foley, Alabama. Norma loved digging in the dirt, feeding and watching her birds, and took great joy in any time spent...
Jimmy D Pate
Apr 3, 2019
Jimmy Duane Pate, age 62, a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. His survivors include his mother, Lorraine Pate of Fairhope; sister, Angela (Mark) Wise of Thomasville, AL; brother, Charles Wesley (Bonnie) Pate of Fairhope; nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; other loving relatives and friends. Graveside service and...
James "Flops" Morey Nelson, Jr.
Apr 1, 2019
NELSON ELBERTA, ALABAMA James “Flops” Morey Nelson, Jr., age 59, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, April 1, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Nelson of Elberta, daughter; Melanie (Joshua) Byers of Leesburg, AL, Kevin Gregston of Hamilton, MT, brothers; George Nelson (Annette), Bobby Nelson (Dedra) all of Elberta, AL, grandchildren; Lucian Byers, Serenity Layla Byers,...
Ernest "Bub" E. Bishop
Mar 31, 2019
Ernest E. “Bub” Bishop, age 94, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. Bub was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Philippines and Japan during World War II. He was the last surviving charter member of the Fairhope Elks Lodge. Bub was also an inductee of the Fairhope High School Hall of Fame. Bub...
Leonard Vaughn
Mar 29, 2019
VAUGHN ROBERTSDALE, AL. Leonard (Lucky) Vaughn, Age 87, born in Marshall County, AL and a resident of Robertsdale, AL passed away on Friday, March 29, 2019 at a local hospital. Mr. Vaughn is preceded in death by his wife, Edith Vaughn and a son, Leonard Ray Vaughn. He is survived by one son, Kenneth Wayne Vaughn of Elberta, AL; daughter-in-law,...
Theresa K Giordanelli
Mar 29, 2019
Theresa Giordanelli June 25, 1941 to March 29, 2019 On March 29 Terry lost her fight against cancer. Terry, a 13 year resident of Fairhope leaves behind her husband of 57 years Michael; 3 sons Michael (Barbara), Christopher (Janis) and Vincent (Kimberly), and 5 grandchildren; Jeffrey, Michelle, Brandon, Ryan and Hannah. Terry devoted herself to homemaking and raising her 3...
John Donald Alms
Mar 29, 2019
ALMS ELBERTA, ALABAMA John Donald Alms, age 91 a lifetime resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. John was a dedicated husband and father, he was employed with Elberta Co-op for 35 years and was a volunteer Fireman with the city of Elberta. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Alms, brothers; Brownie Alms,...
Robert Daniel McCrary, Sr.
Mar 28, 2019
Robert Daniel McCrary (Sr.) December 22, 1935 – March 28, 2019 Robert (Bob) McCrary died March 28, 2019 at the age of 83. A resident of Fairhope, Alabama since 1994, Bob was born in the Ensley area of Birmingham, Alabama, and attended local schools until his graduation from Ensley High School in 1954. Upon graduation, Bob accepted a job from...
John Henry Morrison, Jr.
Mar 28, 2019
MORRISON LILLIAN, ALABAMA John Henry Morrison, Jr., age 73, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Morrison of Lillian, AL, daughters; Monica Lynn Morrison Jones of Lillian, Melinda Carol Morrison Riffe (Noel) of Chesapeake, VA, grandchildren; John Bentley Jones, Karah Lynn Jones George, Kallie Melinda Jones,...
GM3 Taylor Michael Santa Cruz
Mar 28, 2019
GM3 Taylor Michael Santa Cruz, age 21, stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. Taylor graduated from Daphne High School with honors. He played football for Daphne High School, was a member of Daphne Strike Soccer League, and was a lifeguard at the YMCA in Daphne. He proudly served his country with strength and...
Dorothy P. Pope
Mar 28, 2019
Dorothy P. Pope, age 92, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. She was a longtime resident of Fairhope; she enjoyed taking care of her flowers. Mrs. Pope is survived by her sons, Bob W. Pope of Fairhope and John L. (Amelia) Pope of Spanish Fort; grandchildren, Adam Pope of Fairhope, Ryan Pope of Fairhope, and...
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