Obituaries

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

Sherry Diane Darr Crane

Sherry Diane Darr Crane

Aug 17, 2024

Sherry D. Crane, 66, went on to be with the Lord on August 17, 2024. She passed peacefully in Fairhope, Alabama, after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. 

 The daughter of Kenneth and Delories Darr (both deceased), Sherry grew up in Georgia and Texas. She joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska, where she met her...

Jackson Luverne Clark, Jr.

Jackson Luverne Clark, Jr.

Aug 17, 2024

Jackson Luverne Clark Jr. Sunrise: March 16, 1953 Sunset: August 17, 2024 

 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jackson Luverne Clark Jr., a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, who peacefully departed this life on August 17, 2024.

Born in Headland, Henry County, Alabama, on March 16, 1953, Jackson was a longtime resident of Mobile, Alabama, where...

Beth Yvonne Grose Kornmayer

Beth Yvonne Grose Kornmayer

Aug 17, 2024

Beth Yvonne Grose Kornmayer, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, departed this world to be with her Savior on August 17, 2024, at The Retreat Hospice in Mobile, Alabama. Beth was born on December 17, 1959, in Niagara Falls, New York. She moved to Mobile with her family while still young and attended the University of South Alabama, graduating with a...

Atley (Pops) Davis

Atley (Pops) Davis

Aug 15, 2024

Atley (Pops) Davis

December 18,1936 - August 15, 2024

 Atley Davis, age 87, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away on August 15 at home with family by his side. 

 Dave or “Pops”, as he was called by family and friends, was born the son of a sharecropper during the Great Depression in Madison County, North Carolina. He moved to Jonesboro, Tennessee at an...

Roy Wayne Johnson

Roy Wayne Johnson

Aug 15, 2024

Roy Wayne Johnson born June 16, 1944 in Anniston, Alabama, passed away August 15, 2024. 

He is proceeded in death by his mother and father Willie and Mary Pearl (Holden-Myers) Johnson, brother and sister-in-law Willie E and Sandra (Parnell) Johnson, sister and brother-in-law Norma Jean and Alan Jernigan. One son, Vandon Scott Johnson. And two great-grandsons, Jackson Everette Langley and Zaxton Michael...

Charles John "Chuck" Boenig Jr.

Charles John "Chuck" Boenig Jr.

Aug 14, 2024

Charles John “Chuck” Boenig Jr., 77, of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away peacefully at his home on August 14, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, an avid golfer, and a loyal friend who will be missed by many. 

Chuck is survived by his wife, Jane Ann “Janie” Dixon Boenig, and his daughter, Jacqueline "Jackie" Boenig, both of Gulf Shores. He...

James Henry Rudd

James Henry Rudd

Aug 14, 2024

James Henry Rudd, 76, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away August 14, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Ann Rudd; father, Paul Everett Rudd; mother, June Bailey Walz; sisters, Donna Walz and Susan Walz; brothers, Richard Walz and Larry Walz; aunts, Shirley Marshall, May Picklesimer, Alda Wahl and Richard Wahl; uncles, Hilliard Bailey, Harold Bailey, Mort...

Dayton Cleveland Roberts

Dayton Cleveland Roberts

Aug 14, 2024

ROBERTS

DAPHNE, ALABAMA

Dayton Cleveland Roberts, age 84, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Dayton graduated from Satsuma High School where he was a star athlete in football and baseball and went on to graduate from Auburn University receiving a degree in Industrial Engineering.

He loved cheering on the Auburn Tigers and spending time with his grandchildren.

He...

Michael H. Russell

Michael H. Russell

Aug 13, 2024

Michael H. Russell, of Lillian Alabama, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, went to live with the Lord on August 13, 2024. He was at home surrounded by his family.

Mike’s accomplishments included founder of Valley Electric (VEC) of Youngstown, Ohio, The Kiwanis, several masonic lodges, and The Lillian Optimist Club. He also helped develop the Lillian Park and Lillian Library. He was...

Maralee Powderly

Maralee Powderly

Aug 13, 2024

Beloved mother, Maralee Powderly, passed away peacefully at the home of her youngest daughter, Laura, June 13th, 2024. 

Maralee was a Chicago native born to an immigrant father and a first generation mother on the southside of the city shortly after the end of the second world war. She had an enduring and noteworthy career at Loyola University of Chicago Medical...

Barbara (Toni) Ann Hansen Manning

Barbara (Toni) Ann Hansen Manning

Aug 11, 2024

Barbara (Toni) Ann Hansen Manning a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 79.

Barbara was a loving daughter, wife and mother. She was adored by all who knew her. Together with her husband she enjoyed their boat, fishing, the beach and their piece of paradise in Elberta.

She was preceded in death by her...

Richard Craig Turner

Richard Craig Turner

Aug 11, 2024

Richard Craig Turner, a resident of Robertsdale, Alabama, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at the age of 52.

He was a life of the party and never met a stranger. He had a “Hippie Soul”.

Richard is survived by his sons, Nolan Turner of Robertsdale and Hogan (Kelly) Turner of Silverhill; stepparents, Ray and Betsy Pickard of Meridian, Mississippi; sister, Karen...

Steven Davidson

Steven Davidson

Aug 11, 2024

Steven Davidson, age 68, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Clayton Donald Davidson and Mary Lou Platt Davidson.

He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Adams (Michael), son, Josh Davidson (Frances) sister, Susan Howard (Bill), niece, Jennifer Anderson (Brett) and nephew, Hudson as well as many other loving relatives and...

Elaine Ann Burkle

Elaine Ann Burkle

Aug 11, 2024

Elaine grew up in New Jersey with her mom (Angie, aka Noni), dad (Fred.. aka Dada), brother Cliffy and sister Maureen. After high school, Elaine moved to Foley, AL and married her high school sweetheart, Fred Burkle, at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic church in Gulf Shores, AL. Her husband Fred was stationed with the Navy at Barin Field....

George Taylor "Ted" Smith

George Taylor "Ted" Smith

Aug 11, 2024

George Taylor “Ted” Smith, born March 30th, 1946, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 11th, 2024. His life was marked by his passion for knowledge, love for his family, and a generous spirit. 

Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Smith & Florence Everett Smith; and sisters, Emmie Prewett & B.K. Keith. He is survived by his...

Frederick "Fred" Charles Waggoner

Frederick "Fred" Charles Waggoner

Aug 10, 2024

Frederick (Fred) Charles Waggoner, 76, passed into eternal life on August 10, 2024, in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Born in Boston, MA, Fred spent his early years in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, California, and New Jersey. He married Janeth Pola Waggoner in up-state New York in 1969 when both were yet to graduate from college. Pronounced “too young to be married” by his...

Mark Edwin Burdine

Mark Edwin Burdine

Aug 9, 2024

Mark Edwin Burdine, age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 9, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Joan (Rhoden) Burdine. He is survived by his brothers, J. Michael Burdine (Patsy) and Sean Burdine (Carol), as well as two beloved nieces, Alyssa Burdine and Rachelle Burdine.

Mark was born and raised in Lafayette, LA....

Nancy Ray Wyatt

Nancy Ray Wyatt

Aug 8, 2024

Nancy Nighswonger Wyatt, age 88, former longtime resident of Panama City, FL passed away Thursday August 08, 2024 in Foley, AL.

Nancy is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Ellis (Jeff) of Foley, AL, son John R. Wyatt of Charlotte, NC grandchildren: Lauren Ellis of Birmingham, AL, Haley Ellis of Foley, AL, Mathew Wyatt and Brenton Wyatt of Panama City, FL. She...

Willie Tarldon Neese

Willie Tarldon Neese

Aug 8, 2024

Willie Tarldon Neese (February 15, 1936 - August 8, 2024)

Willie Tarldon Neese, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama was born on February 15, 1936, in Rose Hill, Alabama, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Tarldon’s family and close friends fondly knew him as Tap, Daddy, or Pappy. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who touched...

Cheryl Lowe Dempsey

Cheryl Lowe Dempsey

Aug 8, 2024

Cheryl Dempsey, 68, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

Cheryl was a friend to all who loved life, people and pretty much all animals. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Lillian, where she held many roles, including her favorite, being a member of the worship team. She retired from MedStar Emergency Medical...

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