Obituaries

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

Helen R. Carter

Helen R. Carter

Mar 26, 2019

Helen R. Carter, age 78, resident of Mobile, AL, passed away at her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Douglas Carter, Sr. and son, James R. Carter. She is survived by her son, Doug (Lisa) Carter of Fairhope; 4 grandchildren, James Hyatt Carter, Lauren Creel, Trey and Kate Lanier Carter; caretaker...

Wilma Hildebran Yoder

Wilma Hildebran Yoder

Mar 20, 2019

Wilma Hildebran Yoder, age 94, passed away March 20th, 2019. Born in Hickory, NC, and formerly from Pensacola, FL, she was a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Wendell Byron Yoder. She is survived by her children, Zane Byron Yoder and wife Janice of Daphne, Cheryl Yoder Hill and...

Augusta Damrell Threadgill Bain

Augusta Damrell Threadgill Bain

Mar 19, 2019

Augusta Damrell Threadgill Bain of Daphne, AL died on March 19, 2019 surrounded by her children. Damrell was preceded in death by her husband, Robert David Bain, Jr and her brothers, Ollie Rix Threadgill, Jr and William Henderson Threadgill. She is survived by her children R. David Bain, III (Trenee’), Andrew Neaf Damrell Bain and Whitney Bain Wingbermuehle (Steven); grandchildren...

Cameron Matthew Carlson

Cameron Matthew Carlson

Mar 19, 2019

Cameron Matthew Carlson, age 62, a resident of Loxley, AL., passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He was born at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. He graduated from Pensacola Christian High School in 1975, where he was a star athlete; then attended Mississippi College in Clinton, MS., where he played varsity baseball. Cameron was a loving husband, son, an...

Hattie Lou Turberville

Hattie Lou Turberville

Mar 18, 2019

Hattie Lou Turberville, age 89, a resident of Fairhope, AL., was called to the Lord Monday, March 18, 2019. She was a member of Foley United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star and Lady Shriner’s. She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Turberville; son, Lee Turberville; and brother, Dewey Brantley. Survivors include her daughter, Deborah A. Turberville...

Robert "Bob" Bryden Callahan

Robert "Bob" Bryden Callahan

Mar 18, 2019

Robert Bryden (Bob) Callahan, 91, of Pt. Clear, AL, passed away on March 18, 2019. Bob was born on July 4, 1927 in East Orange, NJ, to Eric Frank and Marion Bryden Callahan. Mr. Callahan graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in Mt Lebanon, PA, and enlisted in the Navy following graduation. Following an Honorable discharge at the end of...

William John Passuello

William John Passuello

Mar 17, 2019

PASSUELLO FOLEY, ALABAMA William John Passuello, 86, of Foley, Al, passed away on March 17, 2019 in Mobile, AL. Bill was born on November 6, 1932 in Chicago, IL, to Henry and Matilda (Nicolaisen) Passuello. He was raised in Wheatfield, IN, and graduated from Tefft High School in 1952. On November 28, 1953 he and Yvonne Stokke were married in...

Frank Clemon, Sr.

Frank Clemon, Sr.

Mar 17, 2019

Frank Clemon, Sr. age 93, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma; son, Louis Agee, Sr., and 13 siblings. Mr. Clemon is survived by 1 daughter, Nancy Smith of Mobile; 2 sons, Frank (Fennie) Clemon, Jr. of Whistler and Clifford (Charlene) Clemons of Mobile; 10 grandchildren; 3...

Barbara Jackson

Barbara Jackson

Mar 16, 2019

Barbara Jackson, age 79, a resident of Spanish Cove, AL, passed away March 16th, 2019.  Barbara was an artist and friend to many, from delivering hot homemade muffins, to walking friend’s dogs, giving rides to doctor appointments or lending a helping hand. Barbara retired from a carrier as an office manager. She moved to Lillian Alabama six years ago from...

Adrian Finley Pierce

Adrian Finley Pierce

Mar 15, 2019

PIERCE Gulf Shores, ALABAMA Adrian (Doug) Pierce, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born and raised in South Alabama and then after marrying the love of his life, Phyllis, he served several years in the US Army. After his discharge, he worked on a ranch in Wyoming before moving back to Alabama. He ultimately retired from Bon Secour...

James Joseph Miller

James Joseph Miller

Mar 14, 2019

MILLER FOLEY, ALABAMA James Joseph Miller, age 45, a native of Pensacola, FL, and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. He attended Bayside Academy and the University of Montevallo and was the owner and operator of Miller Home Inspection. Mr. Miller is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Miller, his paternal grandparents; Mr....

Lavida Estelle Giles

Lavida Estelle Giles

Mar 14, 2019

Lavida Estelle Giles, age 90, native and resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Lavida attended the Assembly of God Church and was a former employee of Monsanto. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Henton Giles. She is survived by her sons,...

Timothy "Aaron" Nelson

Timothy "Aaron" Nelson

Mar 12, 2019

Timothy “Aaron” Nelson, age 34, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willie M. & Hazel Dorman and Carol A. Nelson. Aaron is survived by his father Timothy L. Nelson (Charlene); mother, Lorie Dorman Nelson; sister, Jessica L. Nelson; nephew, Camden Aaron Daily; grandfather, Pete Nelson; other loving...

Curtiss Herrin Cook, Sr.

Curtiss Herrin Cook, Sr.

Mar 11, 2019

Curtiss Herrin Cook, Sr., age 87, resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019. Curtiss was survived by his wife, Gena Cook; children, Curtiss (Charlotte) Cook, Jr., Karen (Chris) Ewing, Janet Raybon; step-children, Lyn (David) Brown, Elizabeth Prather; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; sister, Lynn Huckabee; other loving relatives and friends. A celebration of Curtiss’ life will...

Jacquelyn Stapleton Steiger

Jacquelyn Stapleton Steiger

Mar 11, 2019

Jacquelyn Stapleton Steiger, born July 9, 1933 in Mobile, Alabama, and a lifelong resident of Fairhope, died Monday, March 11, 2019 in Fairhope. She was a 1951 graduate of Murphy High School, and until recently, continued to attend her Fairhope High School class reunions with her old classmates who she was “supposed to have graduated with”. She was preceded in...

Thomas "Corky" Ollinger, Jr.

Thomas "Corky" Ollinger, Jr.

Mar 10, 2019

Thomas Potter Ollinger, Jr. aka “Corky” July 30th 1952 – March 10th 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Tom P. Ollinger, Sr., Alexina Dooley Ollinger and granddaughter, Amelia Charlotte Bussey. Survived by his beloved wife of 36 years Mechell Fitz-Gerald Ollinger; Daughters, DeLacy Ollinger Bussey (Frederick T.) and Lauren Elizabeth Ollinger; sisters, Christy Ollinger Neely (Tom) and...

Joan "Granny Joan" Dworzanowski

Joan "Granny Joan" Dworzanowski

Mar 10, 2019

Joan Dorgan Dworzanowski Our dearest mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Joanie (Granny Joan) entered into eternal rest on Sunday March 10, 2019. She went peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She will be dearly remembered for her loving personality, her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. She was born June 12, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama and was a longtime...

Richard William Pippin

Richard William Pippin

Mar 10, 2019

Richard William Pippin, age 38, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL., passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. He is survived by his children, Owen Liam Pippin and Sophia Brooklynne Pippin; his mother, Dianna McClure; his father, Roy Pippin, II (Merri); his brother, Roy Pippin, III; his sister, Christina Gleaves (Gene); nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. A memorial service...

Doris Rohm McClantoc

Doris Rohm McClantoc

Mar 9, 2019

Doris Rohm McClantoc, age 96, resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Alton McClantoc; children, Delores Martinere, Carol Childress, Alton R. McClantoc; sister, Florence McClantoc; brothers, George Rohm, Johnny Rohm, Howard Rohm, Richard Rohm; and a grandson, Emory Childress III. She is survived by her daughters, Helen Elizabeth (Lowell)...

Leigh Cook

Leigh Cook

Mar 8, 2019

Leigh Cook, age 41, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Helen G. Barks of Daphne; father, Tom Cook (Ann) of Bay Minette; children: Hunter Lee Cellon, Mica Leigh Palmer and Noah Lee Palmer; sisters, Angelique Camp, Heather A. Plato, and Kelly E. Cook; brothers, Adam Barks, Thomas E. Cook...