Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Richard John Keller
Oct 15, 2018
KELLER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Richard John Keller, age 74, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Monday, October 15, 2018. Richard was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, a U.S. Army Veteran, he designed and built lawn mower racers and racing carts. Preceded in death by a grandson, Quentin, a brother Edward Keller and his parents John and Olive Keller....
Emily Marie Ellis
Oct 14, 2018
ELLIS LILLIAN, ALABAMA Emily Marie Ellis, age 18, a lifelong resident of Lillian, AL, entered into heaven and joined her Heavenly Father, on Sunday morning, October 14, 2018. Eme was a freshman at Auburn University studying pre-pharmacy with an interest in Marine Pharmacology. She was a Pi Beta Phi Sorority pledge. Eme was a feisty, special, sensitive, kind, smart and...
Debra Taylor Files
Oct 13, 2018
FILES ORANGE BEACH, AL. Debra Taylor “Debbie” Files, Age 60 a resident of Orange Beach and Gulf Shores, AL passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at her home. She is preceded in death by a grandson, George Bennett Files. Survivors include her husband, Tommy Files ; one daughter, Madeline Geneva Files both of...
Rodger "Mike" William Myers
Oct 12, 2018
Rodger William “Mike” Myers, age 75, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018. Rodger is survived by his wife, Nancy Myers; 2 daughters, Lisa and Jill; 5 step-children, 3 girls and 2 boys; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; 1 brother, Kim; 2 sisters, Diane and Donna; other loving relatives. No services will be held. ARRANGEMENTS BYWOLFE-BAYVIEWFUNERAL HOMES&...
Frances Theresa Salvatore
Oct 11, 2018
SALVATORE SUMMERDALE Frances Theresa Salvatore, age 90, a native of Conshohocken, PA, longtime resident of Miami, FL, and a recent resident of Summerdale, AL. Frances was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband Louis L. Salvatore, three sons; Robert Salvatore, Steven Salvatore and James Salvatore. She...
Thomas Benedict Feely
Oct 11, 2018
FEELY ELBERTA, ALABAMA Thomas Benedict Feely, age 76, a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. Thomas was a US Army Veteran, a member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, and he was a hard working farmer. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Kay Feely of Elberta, AL, two daughters; Alison (Andrew) Ray of...
Robert Nelson Schriemer
Oct 10, 2018
SCHRIEMER ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA Robert Nelson Schriemer, age 85, a native of Grand Rapids, MI and a resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Robert (Bob) thoroughly loved his family and having them gathered around him. He loved all of God’s creation. He loved to travel with a trip to the Holy Land being a highlight...
John Francis Reimer
Oct 10, 2018
John Francis Reimer of Fairhope, Alabama, peacefully passed away on October 10th, 2018. He was a Korean War Veteran, U.S. Air Force, and then joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers where he had a distinguished career. He is survived by his son, John Francis Reimer, Jr. (Johnny) and Johnny’s wife, Theresa Churchill Reimer (Terry). He was preceded in death...
William "Bill" L. Reid
Oct 9, 2018
William (Bill) L Reid passed peacefully with his family on 10-09-2018. Bill was an educator at Daphne Middle School as well as an instructor at the University of South Alabama. A former firefighter and EMT, Bill served his community well and influenced many generations of Alabamians by way of his callings including conservation, hunter safety, and fly angler outreach. Bill...
James "Sonny" Stots
Oct 8, 2018
LOXLEY, ALABAMA James “Sonny” Stots, age 81, a resident of Loxley, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018. He was a U.S. Army Veteran; he loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and driving his tractor. Sonny is survived by his wife of 40 years, Inez G. Stots of Loxley; daughters, Rose Marie Bond of New York, NY, Cynthia Piggott (James) of Fayetteville, NC,...
Angela Hardeman Sawyer
Oct 7, 2018
SAWYER GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Angela Hardeman (Niegel) Sawyer of Gulf Shores and a longtime resident of Atlanta was born on November 19, 1928 in Florence, AL to Frank Hardeman and Billie Frances Page Niegel. She was raised in Mobile, AL and graduated from Murphy High School. Her favorite activities were traveling the world, dancing, playing cards, fishing, was an avid...
Edna Snider Henderson
Oct 7, 2018
HENDERSON GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Edna Snider Henderson born August 27, 1928 passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 7, 2018 at South Baldwin Hospital. She was a graduate of Ensley High School and retired from South Central Bell. Edna “Boo” owned and operated The Beachcomber in Gulf Shores for many years. Preceded in death by her parents, Joe and...
Jonas Lyborg
Oct 6, 2018
Jonas Lyborg, 69 of Fairhope, Alabama, succumbed to cancer at the comfort of his home surrounded by family on October 6th, 2018. Born March 29th, 1949 in Borås, Sweden, he was the son of the late Sigvard and Dagny (Lind) Lyborg. He graduated from Chalmers University, Kvarnberget in 1971.Jonas migrated to U.S.A. in 2001 and was a respected Principal Maritime...
Elizabeth Parnell
Oct 5, 2018
Elizabeth Yvonne Parnell, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Friday, October 05, 2018. Elizabeth loved life to her fullest. She was a civil service employee for 32 years. Elizabeth loved spending time with her husband, cats and doing needlework. She will be missed by many who loved her window displays at Homestead Village. She was preceded in...
Joseph "Joe" Scott
Oct 4, 2018
Joseph William Scott (Joe), a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the age of 69. Joe had fought a long and courageous battle against cancer. He will be remembered lovingly by his wife of 47 years, Abbye Spruill Scott; his children, Joey Scott and Gayle Fogarty (B.A.); his siblings, Billy Scott and Diane McKenzie;...
Sheanna Nicole Sims
Oct 3, 2018
Sheanna Nicole Sims, age 29, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She is survived by her father, Robert (Shannon) Sims of Lumberton, TX; mother, Charmin (Vaughn) Thompson of Robertsdale; son, Hayden Keith; daughters, Riley Keith, Makenzie Smith, and Addison Sims; maternal grandmother, Betty Lee of Repton, AL, paternal grandmother, Nancy Taylor (Steve) Etheridge of Bon...
Olivia Kettler
Oct 2, 2018
Olivia Hornsby Kettler, age 76, a native of Centreville, AL. and a resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away Tuesday, October 02, 2018. She was a beautiful, sweet, loving mother and grandmother. She had a spirit about her that was gracious and kind. Her presence will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by a son, C. Joseph Kettler, III...
Hariett Gray
Sep 30, 2018
Hariett Ruth Gray, age 76, a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Gray was a former employer of the Mobile Press Register. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Dennis Gray and daughter, Heather Noel Gray. Mrs. Gray is survived by her son, Jamie Gray of...
Marie Johnson
Sep 30, 2018
Florence "Marie" Hanvey Johnson, age 86, returned to her Heavenly home on Sunday, September 30, 2018 surrounded by family in Fairhope, Alabama. Her devotion to her family and friends and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She was the widow of Ruel Johnson with whom she shared many years of happiness. ...
Ronald Wayland Boone
Sep 30, 2018
Ronald Wayland Boone, age 75, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. Ronald was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope and a retired teacher in the Baldwin County School system. He loved radio controlled airplanes, motorcycles, and movies with friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Boone; four siblings, Jackie Miller,...