Obituaries

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

James Corman Harbison

James Corman Harbison

May 21, 2018

James Corman Harbison, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. He retired from International Paper after 39 years of service; he was a U.S. Army veteran; a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church, and the former state director of Dixie Youth Baseball. He loved the Lord and his family. He is survived by his...

Peggy Lassitter

Peggy Lassitter

May 19, 2018

Peggy Lassitter, age 49, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018. Peggy was a member of 3 Circle Church and worked with the Medical Reserve Corp. She was a loving wife and mother, and enjoyed the beach and kayaking. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Lassitter of Fairhope; daughters, Jolie and Ola Thompson, both of Fairhope;...

Frank "Hugh" McKenzie

Frank "Hugh" McKenzie

May 19, 2018

Frank “Hugh” McKenzie, age 65, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 19, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Hugh enjoyed hunting, was an avid Alabama fan, and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank McKenzie. He is...

Thomas LeRoy Johnson

Thomas LeRoy Johnson

May 17, 2018

JOHNSON ELBERTA, ALABAMA Dr. Thomas (Tom) LeRoy Johnson, 85, of Elberta, Alabama, died Thursday, May 17, 2018, at his home with his wife Judy, children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter at his side.  Tom was born on March 26, 1933 in Seattle, Washington.  He attended the University of Washington and graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration in 1956.  He served...

Dorothy Ann Schermer

Dorothy Ann Schermer

May 15, 2018

Dorothy Ann Schermer, age 74, died peacefully in Mobile, Alabama, May 15, 2018, after a long illness. She was born in Fairhope, AL. and was a longtime resident of Marietta, GA. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Lula and Alton Schermer of Fairhope. She is survived by her sister, Alice Arnold; nieces, Alisa Curran and Suzy Vekemans; great...

Louise Grace Dyer

Louise Grace Dyer

May 14, 2018

Louise Grace Dyer, age 99, a native of Daphne, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed into eternal life on Monday, May 14, 2018. Mrs. Dyer was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Thomas E. “Ted” Dyer, son, Thomas “Tommy” E. Dyer, Jr., daughter, Martha Dyer Rejczyk, granddaughters, Lanette Marie Fuqua, Sherry Elana Fuqua, and grandson,...

Sandra "Sandi" Fortner

Sandra "Sandi" Fortner

May 13, 2018

Sandra “Sandi” Kaye Fortner, age 69, a resident of Barnwell, AL, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. Sandi was a loving, compassionate, beautiful, and humble wife, Momma, sister, friend, and Grammy. She was a sweet and devoted teacher of thirty seven years in both public and parochial schools. She was a longtime member of Barnwell Baptist Church. She is survived...

Felipe P. Banagan

Felipe P. Banagan

May 13, 2018

Felipe P. Banagan, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Della F. Banagan and sons, David Stephen Barrett and Edwin M. Gunn, Jr. and a brother, Jimmy Banagan. He is survived by his children: Carolyn B. Crutchfield, Tommy Barrett and Deborah G. Walker; sisters, Marilyn Louise...

James Russell Eubanks, Jr.

James Russell Eubanks, Jr.

May 11, 2018

Dr. James “Russell” Eubanks, Jr., age 82, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine “Gerry” Eubanks of Spanish Fort; daughters, Lisa Hollingsworth (Chuck) of Malbis, Cheryl Eubanks of Daphne, and Melissa Eubanks of Germantown, TN; son, James Eubanks (Mindy) of Eight Mile, AL; grandchildren: John, Andrew, and Grace...

Edmund M. Motyka

Edmund M. Motyka

May 9, 2018

Edmund M. Motyka, age 93, a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away Wednesday, May 09, 2018. He was a beloved father, a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, and a WWII Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Motyka and a son, Michael Motyka. His survivors include his son, Stanley (Robin) Motyka of Katy, TX; daughters, Susan...

Mary Nan Jopp

Mary Nan Jopp

May 9, 2018

Mary Nan Jopp, age 81, resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Nan was a member of the New Life in Christ Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert Jopp; sons, Nick (Lynne) Menas, Bill (Crystal) Menas; stepsons, Rick Williams, Ken Jopp, Ike Williams; stepdaughters, Traci Stewart, Marianne Parker, Terrie Talbert; sister, Louise Trawick; grandchildren, Jessica,...

Bonnie Ann Paul Wallace

Bonnie Ann Paul Wallace

May 7, 2018

Bonnie Ann Paul Wallace, a lifelong resident of Foley, Alabama, went to be with her Lord Monday, May 7, 2018. Bonnie is survived by husband John Wallace, brothers Malcolm (Betty), Foley, Alabama and Jimmy (Marsha), Molino, Florida and sister-in-law Jean Paul, Birnamwood, Wisconsin, and brother-in-law Tommy Manley, Michigan, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by...

Eleanor Lee Carpenter

Eleanor Lee Carpenter

May 5, 2018

Eleanor Lee Carpenter, age 89, resident of Fairhope, lovingly known as, Mom, Gammama, Aunt Sis, Aunt Eleanor, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018. She was a former Vice President of Emperor Clock Company and the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce. Eleanor was on the Board of Directors of the Alabama Sheriff’s Boys and Girls Ranch from 1978-1987. She is preceded...

Dartha "Dot" Sanders

Dartha "Dot" Sanders

May 4, 2018

Dartha Alice “Dot” McCool Sanders, age 81, raised in Prichard, AL and a long time resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Friday, May 04, 2018. Dot and her husband owned and operated Sanders 66 and Sanders Tire Service in Spanish Fort for many years. She is survived by her loving husband, Bruce Sanders; children, Jay Graddick (Lynn), Barbara Callahan (Tim),...

Deborah "Debbie" Thatcher

Deborah "Debbie" Thatcher

May 2, 2018

Deborah Susan Thatcher, age 66, a resident of Robertsdale, AL., passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Debbie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was quick witted and had a contagious laugh. Debbie was a member and prayer director at Family Ministries Center. She is survived by her husband, Tom Thatcher of Robertsdale; son, Andy (Jan) Thatcher of Lumberton,...

Colonel Harry Holt Moreland

Colonel Harry Holt Moreland

May 2, 2018

Colonel Harry Holt Moreland, age 94, born in Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2018. He was born January 20, 1924 to Col. John Wylie Moreland and Damaris Smith Moreland. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, John Moreland and his sister, Ann Moreland Ellis. He is survived by...

Margaret M Waters

Margaret M Waters

May 2, 2018

Margaret M. Waters, age 91, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Audie Waters. She is survived by her sons, Chris (Anne) Waters of Mobile and Jerry Wayne Waters of Fairhope; two step grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Olmstead of Fairhope and Lillian LaFrancois of Trumbull, CT; brothers, Virgil McClammy of...

Bari Arquilla Delorto

Bari Arquilla Delorto

Apr 29, 2018

Bari Lynn Arquilla Delorto was a resident of Fairhope, Alabama.  She was born and raised in the Chicago area, the eldest of four children.  At 16 she went to cosmetology school, and eventually, became a master cosmetologist.  For over 50 years, she used her creative talents to make others look and feel beautiful.  At 18 she married the love of...

John William Roberts

John William Roberts

Apr 27, 2018

John William (Jack) Roberts, born November 17, 1939, in Waterville, Maine passed away at home April 27, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Judith F. Roberts, his children Beverly D. Roberts and Judith Ashley Roberts Pan, his daughter-in-law Kimberly I. Kennedy and son-in-law David M. Pan. He is also survived by his devoted dogs - Ana,...

Huey Boothe, Jr.

Huey Boothe, Jr.

Apr 25, 2018

Huey Bertsil Boothe, Jr., age 62, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2018. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, and loved Alabama football. Huey enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Vanta of Niceville, FL, Melinda Treubig of Foley, and Cynthia A. Boothe...

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