Obituaries

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

Russell James "Sonny" Brantley

Russell James "Sonny" Brantley

Apr 25, 2018

Russell James (Sonny) Brantley, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. A kind and gentle soul, loved by family and friends, was a long time resident of Fairhope, Alabama. Sonny is preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Lena Mae Brantley, one sister Carolyn Bishop, and four brothers, Edgar Brantley, Ralph Brantley, Billy Brantley, and Bert...

Thomas S Turk

Thomas S Turk

Apr 24, 2018

Thomas S. Turk, age 91, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at the William F. Green State Veteran’s Home in Bay Minette, AL. Tom was born November 15, 1926 in Montgomery, AL. He served in the Navy in WWII aboard the USS Yorktown CV-10 and the USS Nashville Cruiser. He visited the WWII Memorial in...

Marshall Nils Brunden

Marshall Nils Brunden

Apr 23, 2018

Marshall Nils Brunden, May 5, 1934 – April 23, 2018, native of Coloma, Michigan. He served the U.S. Army with the German Occupational Forces. Upon return, earned degrees from Michigan State University, Iowa State University and attained his Ph.D. for the University of Michigan in Biostatistics. He retired from the Upjohn/Pfizer Company in 1996 as a Senior Biostatistical Scientist. He...

Joyce Sandell Turner

Joyce Sandell Turner

Apr 18, 2018

Marion Joyce Sandell Turner, age 89, a native of Silverhill, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. “Dick” Turner. She is survived by her sisters: Helen Dean of Robertsdale and Elsie Wren of Silverhill; numerous nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. Graveside services...

Clare Edwards Moran

Clare Edwards Moran

Apr 18, 2018

Clare Edwards Moran, age 58, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Clare was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend, and teacher. She is survived by her husband, Bill Moran; daughters, Kathleen Lalor (John) and Mary Lauren Moran, all of Fairhope; mother, Yvonne Edwards of Spanish Fort; sisters: Susan Pearson (Sidney) of Mobile, Leslie Johns...

John E McKeown

John E McKeown

Apr 17, 2018

John Elmer McKeown, age 80, a native of Pittsburg, PA, and a resident of Daphne, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018. He was a devoted husband, loving father, served his country in the US Air Force, was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and retired from Unisys Corporation. John is survived by his loving wife, Pat McKeown of Daphne;...

Renita "Nita" Bertagnolli

Renita "Nita" Bertagnolli

Apr 17, 2018

Renita “Nita”  Bertagnolli, Age 60, A native of Waynesboro, MS and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL died on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Joseph Earl Bertagnolli, Sr.; two brothers, Stuart Moody and Julian B. Greene; aunt, Helen “Tinnie” White. Survivors include her husband, Joe Bertagnolli; mother-in-law, Catherine Bertagnolli both...

James Anthony Ghio

James Anthony Ghio

Apr 17, 2018

James (Jim) Anthony Ghio, age 71, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Jim was an avid reader and he loved to play golf. He had a strong passion for the financial market and enjoyed traveling. He was a huge New Orleans Saints fan. He was a local business owner of Postnet; ...

Travis LaShawn Smith

Travis LaShawn Smith

Apr 15, 2018

Travis LaShawn Smith, age 47, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018. He is survived by his parents, Herndon and Hazel Smith; children: Synia Smith, Tayler Smith, Thailand Smith, and Jaden Smith; grandchildren: Demani Davis and Demari Davis; brothers: Terrell Smith and Tyron Smith; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be...

Alfred Walter McCoy, Jr.

Alfred Walter McCoy, Jr.

Apr 15, 2018

Alfred Walter McCoy, Jr., age 66, a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018. He was a Bible scholar, an avid golfer, and a big Alabama fan. He played basketball for South Alabama and was a great musician and singer. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Deborah D. McCoy of Fairhope; son, Benjamin C....

Martha Mae Jacobs

Martha Mae Jacobs

Apr 15, 2018

JACOBS FOLEY, ALABAMA Martha Mae Jacobs, age 79, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Martha was a longtime active member of Berean Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Thomas Jacobs of Foley, AL, children; Robert Terry  (Janet) Jacobs of  Bradenton, FL ,Glenda Faye (Bryan) Cox of Boonville,...

Larry Gaylord Kerr

Larry Gaylord Kerr

Apr 13, 2018

Larry Gaylord Kerr May 13, 1942 - April 13, 2018   Native of Ferndale, Michigan and longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama. "The Iron Horse Legend" rode off on the "Highway To Heaven"at 75 years of age. Survived by his devoted wife, Carolyn Sue Carpenter and her 2 sons, Haden (Lana) Giddings and Chad (Natalie) Giddings and her 5 grandchildren, Caroline, Ellie,...

Gerald "Bert" Bertagnolli

Gerald "Bert" Bertagnolli

Apr 13, 2018

Gerald Francis “Bert” Bertagnolli a long-time resident of Daphne, AL passed away peacefully Friday April 13, 2018 at the age of 84. Born on July 29, 1933 to Henry and Genevera, who were one of the founding families of the Italian colony in Daphne. He was the oldest of nine siblings, worked part-time as an advertising typesetter assisting in paying...

Michael ”JW Slyde” Eubanks

Michael ”JW Slyde” Eubanks

Apr 12, 2018

Michael Eubanks “JW Slyde”, age 69, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018.Michael spent most of his registered nursing career at several correction facilities in Alabama and California. He was a well-known musician in Mobile and Baldwin counties.He is survived by his wife, Julia Paul Eubanks of Fairhope; sons, Joe (Shannon) Koen of Denver, CO, Thomas Michael...

Jene William Owens, Sr.

Jene William Owens, Sr.

Apr 11, 2018

Jene William Owens, Sr., “Pop”, age 93, a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He is preceded in death by his wife, Janice W. Owens. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Owens Boone (Dan) of Fairhope; sons, Darren K. Owens (Darlene) of Daphne, and Jene W. Owens, Jr. (Stephanie) of Mobile; grandchildren: Katie Boone of...

Gene A. Cox

Gene A. Cox

Apr 9, 2018

Gene A. Cox, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 9, 2018 in Fairhope, AL. Gene was born January 21, 1937 in Red Level, AL to Mack David Cox and Virla (Gorum) Cox. He graduated from Fairhope High School in 1955; spending one year at Auburn University before joining the Army in 1956 and serving for...

Glyn Gregorius

Glyn Gregorius

Apr 8, 2018

Glyn Daniel Gregorius, age 84, passed away on April 8, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Appleton, Wisconsin, Glyn moved to Silverhill, Alabama as a child and settled in Fairhope in 1963. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church for over 50 years. He served in the Air Force and retired from civil service with the Department...

Mamie McCrary

Mamie McCrary

Apr 8, 2018

Mamie Caroline (Stanford) McCrary, born November 22, 1937 in Selma, AL, died on April 8, 2018 in her adopted hometown of Fairhope, Alabama. She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Robert D. McCrary of Fairhope; two sons, Robert D. McCrary, Jr., of Clemson, SC, and Michael D. McCrary of Vestavia Hills, AL; and two siblings, Shaffeur C....

Delores "Dee" Marie Shaw

Delores "Dee" Marie Shaw

Apr 8, 2018

Delores “Dee” Marie Shaw, age 71, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018. Delores was preceded in death by her son, Jason Shaw; and parents, Guy and Phyliss Crone. She is survived by her husband, Hal Shaw; daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Mossotti; son, Jeff (Gayle) Shaw; grandchildren, Rachel and Samantha Mossotti, Aiden and Gavin Shaw; sister-in-law, Barb (Constantine)...

Michele Bejna Williams

Michele Bejna Williams

Apr 7, 2018

Michele Bejna Williams, age 49, a native of Oklahoma and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Michele was a loving wife and mother and member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Mobile.  She was an active volunteer with various charitable organizations in Baldwin County and the Tampa area.  Michele served on the board of Make...

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