Obituaries

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

Dolores Faye Chunn

Dolores Faye Chunn

Dec 14, 2018

Dolores Faye Chunn, age 76, a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away Friday, December 14, 2018. Dolores leaves behind many friends and family members who will greatly miss her laughter, spirit, and cooking. Her idea of hospitality was plate of comfort food and conversation around the kitchen table. And she sang along with every song she knew on the radio....

Jimmie Sue Darden

Jimmie Sue Darden

Dec 12, 2018

Jimmie Sue Darden, age 83, resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Jimmie loved to fish, cook for her family, and was an avid Alabama football fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sue Bradford. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, James E. Darden of Lillian, AL; daughter, Patti D....

James "Jim" Bryant Glisson

James "Jim" Bryant Glisson

Dec 11, 2018

James Bryant Glisson, age 92, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018. He was a WWII Veteran and served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations and was also a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the VFW Post #49 in Mobile and of the American Legion...

Donald Glenn Stewart

Donald Glenn Stewart

Dec 8, 2018

Donald Glenn Stewart, Age 87, a lifelong resident of Foley and Bon Secour, AL passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at a local hospital. He is preceded in death by two sons, Joseph Donald Stewart and Robert Phillip Stewart. Survivors include his wife of sixty-four years, JoAnne D. Stewart of Foley, AL; five sons, Mike Stewart of Foley, Albert...

Herman Andrew Bloch

Herman Andrew Bloch

Dec 8, 2018

Herman “Bubbles” Andrew Bloch, Age 80, A lifelong resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his wife, Pat Bloch and a granddaughter, Brittany Gilbert. Survivors include one daughter, Laura Ann ( Rusty) Gilbert; one son, Herman A. ( Cindy) Bloch all of Elberta, AL; one brother, Dr....

William Joseph Godard

William Joseph Godard

Dec 8, 2018

William Joseph Godard, age 89, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. He loved to fly and was an aviation enthusiast. He was a lifetime member of St. James Episcopal Church, a member of the Fairhope Yacht Club, and the EAA. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Sally Godard of Fairhope; son, Joe Godard...

Jerald Don NICHOLS

Jerald Don NICHOLS

Dec 7, 2018

Jerald D. Nichols, Age 82, of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at his residence.   Born April 1, 1936 in Massillion, Ohio, he was the son of Cecil and Ada (Nussbaum) Nichols. He had lived the majority of his life in Massillion, Ohio.   He retired in 1985 from Tyson Bearing Division of S.K.F. Industries where he...

David "Buck" Harvey Knizley

David "Buck" Harvey Knizley

Dec 6, 2018

David Harvey “Buck” Knizley, age 76 of Fairhope AL, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2018 at his home on Mobile Bay with his adored wife and family by his side after a lengthy illness. He spent his last days visiting with family and friends in his home enjoying the scenic views of Mobile Bay.  Buck was born in Eight...

Vince Valentim

Vince Valentim

Dec 5, 2018

On Wednesday, December 5, 2018, Vince Valentim, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 85. Vince was born in Providence, Rhode Island on August 2, 1933 to Antone and Madeline Ferreira Valentim. After high school he joined the USAF serving during the Korean conflict as an airframe and power plant mechanic. He also served...

Steve Richard Palleson

Steve Richard Palleson

Dec 4, 2018

PALLESON GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Steve Richard (SailKat) Palleson, age 65, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents, Gormen Conrad, Patricia Franklin Palleson, and a brother Gormen Clayton Pallerson. Survivors include his siblings; Joanne S. Otoole, Paul G. Palleson, Carl G. Palleson, Jill S. Giglio, and many other relatives and friends....

Joseph Smith

Joseph Smith

Dec 4, 2018

Joseph  Smith, Age 67, a native of Evergreen, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at his residence. Minister Smith was a loving husband and a devoted minister to his church. He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Lutricia Smith of Daphne, AL; four sisters, Linda Smith, Carolyn Smith of Daphne,...

Mary Ellen Sullivan

Mary Ellen Sullivan

Dec 4, 2018

SULLIVAN FOLEY, ALABAMA Mary Ellen Sullivan, age 71, a native of New York and a resident of Foley, AL, passed away, Tuesday, December 4, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Abby Bowes , brothers; John (Carol) Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, nieces; Karen (Daniel) Callihan, Nanette Sullivan, Kathleen Harris, nephews; Edward (Sue) Sullivan, Michael P. Sullivan, Kevin John (Christine) Sullivan, many...

Robert Lewis Yates

Robert Lewis Yates

Dec 4, 2018

Robert Lewis Yates, age 88, a native of Popular Creek, MS. and a resident of Loxley, passed away, Tuesday, December 4, 2018.  He is survived by his loving wife; Sylvia Yates; 1 daughter: Cynthia L. Ramsay; 4 granddaughters: Leighanna Skye, Aimee, Courtenay and Mollie; numerous great-grandchildren; a host of other loving relatives and friends.   A Celebration of Roberts Life will...

Joel Gordon Sirmon

Joel Gordon Sirmon

Dec 3, 2018

Joel “Gordon” Sirmon, age 90, native and resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018. Gordon held the longest membership at Daphne United Methodist Church and was a farmer for 78 years. He was a loving husband, father and granddaddy. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley D. Sirmon of Daphne; 3 daughters, Vivian (David)...

Betty Anne Wahl

Betty Anne Wahl

Dec 2, 2018

Betty Anne Wahl, age 92, native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018. Betty was member of Order of the Eastern Star, Fairhope United Methodist Church, and Thomas Hospital Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Wahl; parents, Brad and Helen Niemeyer; daughter-in-law, Mamie Wahl. She is survived by her daughter, Sue...

John Barry Childress

John Barry Childress

Dec 2, 2018

CHILDRESS ROBERTSDALE, ALABAMA John Barry Childress, age 61, a resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018. John was a caring, loving father, brother, and son. He is survived by his son Justin Childress of Elberta, AL, a brother; Kevin Childress of Robertsdale, AL, his father; John Childress of Loxley, AL, and many other relatives and friends. Visitation...

Sara Elizabeth Cleveland

Sara Elizabeth Cleveland

Dec 1, 2018

Sara Elizabeth Cleveland, age 78, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018. Sara was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Cleveland; brother, James Henry Aldredge, Jr. She is survived by her children, William Leroy Cleveland III (Mary Beth) of Maryland, Sara Elizabeth “Beth” Bridges (Tony) of Wetumpka, AL, Laura Helene Cleveland of Fairhope; 5 grandchildren,...

Robert Oswell Myrick

Robert Oswell Myrick

Dec 1, 2018

Robert Myrick passed away December 1, 2018, at the William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette, Alabama. He was 95, and throughout his life he knew joy, accomplishment and hardship in equal measure, but he embodied the phrase he adopted as his motto: “I’m too blessed to be depressed.” He was married twice, the second time for 23...

Peggy Ann Sloan

Peggy Ann Sloan

Nov 28, 2018

Peggy Ann Sloan, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Billy Sloan; children: Steve Sloan (Sandy), Rodney Sloan (Brenda) and Paula Word (Joe); seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren, all of Fairhope; brother, Donnie Bradley (Sharon) of Wise, VA; many other relatives and friends. A Celebration of...

Kay Frances Chamberlin Tinsley

Kay Frances Chamberlin Tinsley

Nov 28, 2018

Mrs. Kay Frances Chamberlin Tinsley, Age 76, a native of Waynesboro, PA and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her residence. Kay grew up as an “Army brat” spending much of her childhood in Germany, with short stints in Kansas, Soso, Mississippi, and Birmingham, Alabama. She was a 1960 graduate of Ensley High...