Obituaries

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

Lester Freeman Alexander

Lester Freeman Alexander

Sep 3, 2018

  Lester Freeman Alexander, age 89, a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018  at William F. Green State Veterans          Home in Bay Minette. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a member of Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church and the former owner of Jerry’s Famous Footwear. Lester is survived by his son, Jerry (Peggy) Alexander of Daphne,...

Nancy Catherine Peyer

Nancy Catherine Peyer

Sep 1, 2018

PEYER GULF SHORES, AL Nancy Catherine Peyer, age 66, a native of Indiana, and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL., passed away Saturday September 1, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Nancy was the owner and operator for 41 years of Sea-N-Suds Restaurant in Gulf Shores, AL. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all...

Michael "Mike" Ford

Michael "Mike" Ford

Aug 29, 2018

Michael “Mike” Aloysius Ford, Sr. age 82, resident of Fairhope, AL passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Mike was born in Mobile, AL, the second of three sons of Mabel Wall and Thomas Allison Ford, Sr.  He attended McGill Institute and Spring Hill College, the latter having bestowed its highest alumni honor, the Ignatian Award for Service upon him several...

Florence Everett Smith

Florence Everett Smith

Aug 29, 2018

Florence Everett Smith, age 95, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, August29, 2018. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Smith; daughter, B.K. Keith; and grandsons, Benji Smith, Chris Smith. She is survived by her children, Lloyd Smith of Fairhope, Ted Smith (Joy) of Fairhope, Emmie Prewett of Bay Minette, Mitchell Smith (Cheryl) of LaPlace, LA, Marshall...

Charles Coulter Allen, Sr.

Charles Coulter Allen, Sr.

Aug 27, 2018

Charles Coulter Allen, Sr., age 82, born in Troy, Alabama and long time resident of Fairhope passed away, Monday, August 27, 2018. He served from the US Air Force from 1954 – 1962 and then retired from the Army National Guard in 1996 with a total of 27 years of military service. Charles left the US Air Force in 1962...

Judy Diane McCrory

Judy Diane McCrory

Aug 26, 2018

Judy Diane McCrory of Fairhope, Alabama, died on August 26, 2018. She was 75. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years Vance McCrory, her son Davis, daughter Beth (Ken) Robbins, and sons Bart (Ginny) and Daniel (Lauren), and grandchildren Kendra and Lauren Robbins, Virginia and Ward McCrory, and Maris, Davis, Mac, and Norah McCrory, and many other...

William Earl Coleman

William Earl Coleman

Aug 26, 2018

William Earl Coleman, age 81, a native of Pensacola, FL. and a resident of Silverhill, passed away, Sunday, August 26, 2018. He is preceded in death by his son, William Earl Coleman, Jr. William loved to hunt, fish and was a Florida Gator’s Fan. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Coleman of Silverhill; daughter, Mollie (Mitch)...

Mary Stanley McKeever

Mary Stanley McKeever

Aug 25, 2018

Mary Stanley McKeever, age 86, resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018. Mary was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert S. McKeever. Mary is survived by four daughters, Mary Lou (Tommy) Johnson of Birmingham,Cindy M. (Don) LaCoste of Ocean Springs, MS; Sherrie L. McKeever of Fairhope, Marlene M....

John Franklin Lazzari, Sr.

John Franklin Lazzari, Sr.

Aug 23, 2018

John Franklin Lazzari, Sr., age 81, a lifelong resident of Belforest, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at the home he built with love with his wife Ruth of 58 years.  John farmed and raised cattle, and it continued to be his passion until the end. He was a US Army National Guard Veteran and a lifelong member of...

Barbara Ruth Hart

Barbara Ruth Hart

Aug 23, 2018

HART FOLEY, ALABAMA Barbara Ruth Hart, age 86, a resident of Foley, AL., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, August 23, 2018. Barbara was a member of Perdido Beach Baptist Church, Perdido Beach, AL. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. Barbara was a former resident...

Doris Barfield Cronin

Doris Barfield Cronin

Aug 22, 2018

Doris Barfield Cronin, age 92, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Doris was a member of First Baptist Church and graduate of University of South Alabama. She was a writer and a contestant in Mrs. Senior Mobile and Baldwin County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Cronin, Sr.; and great grandson, Justin Wainwright....

John Andrew Fuselier

John Andrew Fuselier

Aug 21, 2018

John Andrew Fuselier, age 87, a native of Louisiana and a resident of Daphne passed away, Tuesday, August 21, 2018. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and was a recipient of the Air Force Commendation Metal for Meritorious Achievement, and was a pilot for Eastern Airlines. John is preceded in death by his parents, John & Annie...

Patricia Ruth Boyett

Patricia Ruth Boyett

Aug 20, 2018

BOYETT FOLEY, AL. Patricia Fulton Boyett  (6/29/29 - 8/20/18) The Lord, our God, and Jesus, called Pat to Heaven. She was 89 years old and had been married to her husband, Gene for 69 years. Pat is preceded in death by four children and a granddaughter. She missed them and now joins them in Heaven. Pat’s home was Atlanta, GA....

LaTosha J Hicks

LaTosha J Hicks

Aug 19, 2018

LaTosha Joyce Hicks, age 32, resident of Milton, FL, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. LaTosha was preceded in death by her father, Ronnie Hicks; grandfather, Walter Childress; and grandmother, Barbara Hicks. She is survived by her children, Ronnie Scott Hicks, Taylor Shyanna Hicks; grandmother, Betty Childress; mother, Marilyn Hicks; sisters, Halley Hicks (Christopher Odum), Devon Hicks, and Amanda Brown;...

Jerry Robert Tew

Jerry Robert Tew

Aug 19, 2018

Jerry Robert Tew, age 82, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. Jerry retired from the Alabama State Docks, and was the Bay Breeze greeter. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Liz Tew; daughter, Julie Tew (Veronica Duncan); best friend and son, Ralph Washam; dog, ChiChi; other loving relatives and friends. A celebration of...

Rex Edward Walker

Rex Edward Walker

Aug 18, 2018

REX EDWARD WALKER, age 56, a resident of Summerdale, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Rex was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, brother-in-law, cousin, and friend to everyone that knew him. He was an auto mechanic for 37 years and loved to coach softball, hunt, fish and any activity that involved the water. He was...

Ralph Bud PRICE, Jr.

Ralph Bud PRICE, Jr.

Aug 17, 2018

PRICE ELBERTA, AL.   Ralph Bud Price, Jr., Age 75,  a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 at his residence.   Mr. Price retired as a Forest Ranger from the Alabama Forestry Department after serving twenty-six years and was certified as a State Trooper,  he also  served in the Alabama National Guard,  after retirement he opened...

Mary Moorer Hearon

Mary Moorer Hearon

Aug 16, 2018

Mary Moorer Hearon   age 87,   a native of Silver Cross, AL. and a resident of Daphne, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Mary was a devoted wife, mother, sister and nana.  She worked as a secretary in the Insurance Industry.  She enjoyed baking and sharing her famous pound cake with friends and family.   Mary was preceded in death by...

William "Matt" Matthew Eddins

William "Matt" Matthew Eddins

Aug 16, 2018

William Matthew Eddins, Age 59, a native of Alabama and a resident of Virginia Beach, VA passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018.   Matt is preceded in death by his father, Charlie Eddins and a brother, Charles Eddins.   Survivors include his mother, Maxine Ezell of Spanish Fort, AL; one brother, Barry Jon ( Jessica) Eddins of Spanish Fort, AL; one...

Richard Preston White

Richard Preston White

Aug 15, 2018

Richard Preston White, age 87, resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Richard was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and a 50 year resident of the Gulf Shores area. He is survived by his wife, Carol White of Foley; 5 daughters, Wanda White (George) Smith of Pelham, AL, Kandy (Stewart) Sololoski of Canada, Andrea (Jeff)...