Obituaries

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

John Herman Wirth, Sr.

John Herman Wirth, Sr.

Aug 15, 2018

John Herman Wirth, Sr., age 77, resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. John was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Wirth; a daughter, Debra Boyington; sons, John Wirth, Jr., and Timothy Wirth. He is survived by his sons, Chris (Denise) Wirth of Loxley, Glen (Rose) Wirth of Interlochen, MI; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; other...

Ann Boutwell

Ann Boutwell

Aug 13, 2018

Ann Rollings Taylor Boutwell, age 81, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018. She was a graduate of Springhill College. She is survived by her son, Taylor Gibson Boutwell (Theresa Alvizo) of New York, NY; sisters, Jennifer Theresa Taylor Harris (Curtis) of Fairhope, Cheryl Louise Taylor Mackin (John) of Guntersville, AL, and Sheryl Marie Taylor Waters...

Charles William Rogers

Charles William Rogers

Aug 11, 2018

Charles William Rogers, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 11, 2018. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired from General Electric Supply. Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bonnie; his parents, Gladys and Scott Rogers. He is survived by his son, Steve; sisters, Betty (Dale) McLaney, Carolyn Atchison; sister-in-law,...

Margaret Elizabeth Parker

Margaret Elizabeth Parker

Aug 11, 2018

Margaret Elizabeth Parker, age 86, resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018. Margaret was a member of Morgan’s Chapel and loved fishing, the outdoors, and dancing. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Parker; daughter-in-law, Melba Parker; and granddaughter, Tisha Elizabeth Parker. Margaret is survived by her...

Gail Anthony Brittain Gilchrist

Gail Anthony Brittain Gilchrist

Aug 10, 2018

Gail Anthony Brittain Gilchrist was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 15, 1938 and died on August 10, 2018 in Fairhope, Alabama after living with Alzheimer’s disease for eight years. Her brave spirit marked that time with her customary determination, grace and well-known humor. Gail’s friends and family knew her as a master cook and accomplished artist. Her humor constantly...

Christopher Ray Roach

Christopher Ray Roach

Aug 8, 2018

ROACH ORANGE BEACH, AL. Christopher Ray “Chris” Roach, age 40, born in Anniston, AL and a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Responsibility gives life meaning. No matter how hard you try you simply can’t be liked by everyone. Your need for acceptance can make you invisible in this world. Chris is preceded in...

Cindy Allums Klinner

Cindy Allums Klinner

Aug 8, 2018

Cindy Allums Klinner, age 68, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Cindy was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine T. Allums; father, F.G. “Guy” Allums; and brother, Fred G. Allums, all of Mobile, AL. She is survived by her husband, Lt. Col. Woody Robert Klinner, Jr...

Shirley Ann Brock

Shirley Ann Brock

Aug 8, 2018

Shirley Ann Brock, age 78, a native of Virginia and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018. She is preceded in death by her son: Doug Taylor. Shirley is survived by her children: Paul (Anna) Lawson, Thomas (Tammy) Lawson, Michael Brock, Steven (Jana) Brock, Kenneth Brock, Matt (Michelle) Brock, Mark (Carin) Brock; caregiver: Dillard Brock; numerous...

Dolores Marie Witt

Dolores Marie Witt

Aug 7, 2018

WITT SUMMERDALE, ALABAMA Dolores Marie Witt, age 85, a native of Michigan and a resident of Summerdale, AL. passed away Tuesday, August 07, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Robert A. Witt; two daughters, Linda (Randy) Dossett, Sally Phillips; two sons, Alan (Carolyn) Holbrook , Robert A. (Elizabeth) Witt II; one brother, Clancy Edenburn; ten grandchildren:...

Annie Ruth Stabler

Annie Ruth Stabler

Aug 7, 2018

STABLER FOLEY, ALABAMA Annie Ruth went to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 07, 2018. Annie Ruth was born on December 23, 1928 in Frisco City, Alabama as the fourth oldest of nine children. She married Harold Stabler in 1949. They had one son, James Edward “Jimmy”. She spent 38years with gulf Telephone Company,...

R. David BOND

R. David BOND

Aug 4, 2018

On Saturday, August, 4, 2018, Roger “David” Bond, husband, father, brother, and PaPaw, passed away after a long and valiant fight with Merkel Cell Cancer. David, a resident of Foley, Alabama, formerly of 96, South Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while in the comfort of his home and surrounded by the love and fellowship...

James Bruce THOMASON

James Bruce THOMASON

Aug 3, 2018

THOMASONDAPHNE, ALABAMA James Bruce Thomason, Age 66, a native of Fayette, Alabama and a resident of Daphne, AL passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018. Mr. Thomason was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and a  member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. As a civil engineer, he worked for the...

Dorothy Belle Garrett

Dorothy Belle Garrett

Aug 2, 2018

Dorothy Belle Garrett, age 87, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, August 02, 2018. She was a member of Magnolia Springs Wesleyan Church. Dorothy was a strong Christian woman who loved Jesus Christ. She was devoted to her family, which was her whole life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Garrett. Her survivors include her...

Louis Nottingham Guice, Jr.

Louis Nottingham Guice, Jr.

Aug 2, 2018

Louis N. Guice, Jr. of Orange Beach, Alabama, age 90, passed away on August 2, 2018, in the loving presence of family and dear friends. Born March 24, 1928, in Miami, Florida, he attended Georgia Military College from his seventh grade year through his second year of college. After serving his country in the United States Marine Corps, he returned...

Ellen "Kitty" Green

Ellen "Kitty" Green

Aug 1, 2018

Ellen “Kitty” Clarice Green, age 69, a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018. She was employed by Thompson Caterpillar for 35 years. Ellen was an avid reader. She is survived by her sons, William F. Green (Jodi) of Silverhill and Joseph P. (Hermine) Green of Fairhope; grandchildren: Ashton, Will, Ellen, Audrey and Addison; brother, Joseph Charles...

John "Johnny" Terah Carver

John "Johnny" Terah Carver

Jul 31, 2018

John Terah “Johnny” Carver, born May 4, 1943, died peacefully Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Johnny was born and raised in Bay St. Louis, MS and resided in Fairhope, AL the last four years of his life. He loved to watch old black & white western movies and was an avid fan of John Wayne. Johnny was a man of few...

John Louis Magnon

John Louis Magnon

Jul 31, 2018

We mourn the passing of John Louis Magnon and celebrate his heavenly reunification with his wife of 69 years, Lois Willem Magnon. John, a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Fairhope, AL, was born on August 25, 1929. He passed into the hands of God and the arms of his beloved wife, surrounded by family and friends, on...

Walter William Gebert, Jr.

Walter William Gebert, Jr.

Jul 30, 2018

Walter William Gebert, Jr., age 60, native of New Jersey and resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018. Walter was a loving husband and father. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and air traffic controller for many years. He is survived by his wife, Donna Gebert of Fairhope; son, Ryan Gebert of Panama City, FL; daughter, De...

Charles Eustace Hill, III

Charles Eustace Hill, III

Jul 27, 2018

Charles Eustace Hill, III, 83, Orange Beach, Alabama passed away on July 27, 2018. He was born in Troup County, Georgia, on December 8, 1934. He was the youngest child of the late Charles Eustace Hill, Jr. and Irene Strickland Hill. Charles graduated from Valdosta High School, Valdosta, Georgia in 1952. He attended Valdosta State College for 2 years, then...

Theresa Noel Wiggins

Theresa Noel Wiggins

Jul 24, 2018

Theresa N. Wiggins, age 81, a native of Louisiana and a resident of Daphne, passed away, Tuesday, July 24, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ina and Dorsey Noel. Theresa is survived by her husband of 62 years, Billy Don Wiggins, Sr. of Daphne; daughter Patti (Ray) Zakutney of Loxley; son Don (Kathi) Wiggins of Robertsdale; grandchildren,...