Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
George Calvin Dyson, Jr.
Jan 3, 2019
George Calvin Dyson, Jr., age 84, native and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019. George was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was actively involved with Christ the King School and the Marietta Johnson Organic School of Education for many years and was a graduate of McGill Institute and...
Wathon Joyce Hill
Jan 2, 2019
Wathon Joyce Hill, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope, and a member of Johnson Beech Sunday School Class. She loved the beach, fishing and playing golf. Wathon was preceded in death by a son, Steve Hill and a brother, Billy Buck. She is survived...
Terry Leon Lord
Jan 2, 2019
ELBERTA, AL. LORD Terry Leon Lord, Age 65, a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at a local hospital. He is survived by his wife, Julie A. Lord of Elberta, AL; two daughters, Brook (Ryan) Hutchinson and Sharidon Lord both of Robertsdale, AL; three grandchildren, Arrie, Rylan and Kane. Per Terry’s wishes there will...
James Aloysius Gaignard
Dec 31, 2018
James Aloysius Gaignard, age 62, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018. James was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. He loved music, had a passion for cooking, and was an avid Alabama Football fan. James’ smile, fun loving spirit, and laughter will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was...
Michael Charles MANION
Dec 31, 2018
MANION LILLIAN, ALABAMA Michael Charles Manion, Age 71, born in Hilo, Hawaii and a resident of Lillian, AL passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 at his residence. He had the ability to put a smile on everyone’s face, he was an avid outdoorsman, fishing, gardening were two of his favorites, also had a love for baseball and football. Mr....
Rochelle Joy Gates
Dec 31, 2018
Rochelle Joy Gates, age 37, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2018. She graduated from Fairhope High School in 2000 with an AL. Occupational Diploma. She was a member of The Dwelling Place, where she was a faithful worker with the children. Rochelle was a former employee of Thomas Hospital. Her survivors are her...
Patricia Lynn WORRELL
Dec 29, 2018
WORRELL LUCEDALE, MS. Patricia Lynn Worrell, Age 54, a native of Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Lucedale, Mississippi passed away at her residence on Saturday, December 29, 2018. She is survived by one son, Jordon B. (Kayla) Worrell of Lucedale, MS; one grandson, Mason Worrell; two sisters, Robin Worrell and Jeanie ( Russell) Brewer all of Mobile, AL; three...
Mary F Miller
Dec 26, 2018
Miller Lillian, Alabama Mary F. Miller of Lillian, AL passed away on 12/26/2018 at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence E. Miller in February 1992. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Larry (Sheila) Miller of South Carolina, Mark (Kate) Miller of Lake Clear, NY and Norman (Rose) Miller of Lillian, AL,...
Jerry Hugh Coleman
Dec 24, 2018
Jerry Hugh Coleman, age 48, resident of Foley, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, James E. Coleman; grandparents, Jerry and Dixie Williams, and James W. and Lilly Mae Coleman. He is survived by his wife, Donna Coleman; daughters, Morgana Coleman, Meaghan Coleman (Matthew) Chancery; mother, Terrie Coleman; brother Jeff (Melissa) Coleman; grandchildren,...
Myrtle Ann Campbell
Dec 22, 2018
Myrtle Ann Campbell, Age 77, a native of North Dakota and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at a local hospital. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, she loved the outdoors, her job at Goodwill , plants and walks on the Fairhope Pier. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Campbell...
Dorothy Simpson Clark White
Dec 21, 2018
Loved, treasured and beautiful mother, grandmother and friend Dorothy Simpson Clark White died surrounded by her family as she went to rest on December 21. At 97 years young Dottie would be celebrating her 98th birthday on New Year’s Eve. She is survived by Son William Clark of Daphne, AL and daughter Charlene Brinson of Vicksburg, MS. 4 grand children,...
Philip Floyd Boutwell, Sr.
Dec 21, 2018
Philip Floyd Boutwell, Sr. age, 82, at native of Greenville, AL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018. He retired from the United States navy after serving from August 1955 to October 1974. His final rank was HT2 (Hull Technician Second Class). He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Margaret Boutwell; Eleanor...
William Casimere Betbeze, Jr.
Dec 20, 2018
William Casimere Betbeze, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Fairhope on Thursday, December 20th. He was 94. Billy was born and grew up in Mobile, Alabama, graduated from Murphy High School, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp. He served in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Saratoga. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal,...
Thomas H. Hahn, Jr.
Dec 19, 2018
Thomas H. Hahn, Jr. a resident of Spanish Fort, AL., passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart and served in the 32nd division as a combat medic during World War II. He was a Deacon Emeritus at Spanish Trail Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Dossett Hahn. Mr....
James Mack Gibbs
Dec 18, 2018
GIBBS SUMMERDALE, ALABAMA James Mack Gibbs, 67, passed away December 18th 2018 at his home in Summerdale, Alabama. Mack was born December 27, 1950 in Cleveland Alabama. He graduated from Gardendale High School in 1969. He served in the US Air Force from 1970 – 1974. Mack graduated from Texas State University with a degree in agri-business. He was a...
Evelyn JoAnn Brown
Dec 17, 2018
Evelyn JoAnn Gliddon Brown (JoAnn), 77, of Fairhope, passed away December 17, 2018, with her children by her side. She was adopted by the late Howard and Dora Gliddon, June 29, 1941, in Port Arthur, Texas. JoAnn graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1958. She married the late Robert Franklin Brown (Frank) in 1960, and they lived together in...
Mary Ann Bishop Wilhite
Dec 17, 2018
Mary Ann Bishop Wilhite, age 77, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, December 17, 2018. Mrs. Wilhite was preceded in death by her husband, Roy C. Wilhite Jr. and son, Roy C. “Rusty” Wilhite, III. She is survived by her daughters: Deborah Felder of Mobile, Evonne Morgan of Fairhope, Mary...
Hubert Hinote
Dec 15, 2018
Hubert Hinote was born in Summerdale, AL on September 20, 1933 and passed away in on December 15, 2018 in Fairhope, AL. He graduated from Robertsdale High School in 1951. After high school he left Baldwin County for over 50 years and returned in 2002 to Fairhope, AL. During those 50 years he attended Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry-dock apprentice...
Jeffery Allen Newell
Dec 14, 2018
NEWELL SUMMERDALE, ALABAMA Jeffery Allen Newell, age 50, a native of Illinois, and a resident of Summerdale, AL , passed away Friday, December 14, 2018. Jeffery was a former employee of Abott Laboratories, he received his Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College, Chicago, IL and enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his parents, Alvin and Myra Newell of Gulf Shores, AL,...
Gerald Durand Koors, Jr.
Dec 14, 2018
Gerald Durand Koors, Jr., affectionately known as “Chopper” a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away, Friday, December 14, 2018. Gerald was a master craftsman and artist. He enjoyed Alabama football, gardening, Widespread Panic and the Allman Brothers. Music was his passion, he was the founder and promoter of the second annual “Jedfest”. Gerald also enjoyed spending time laughing with his...