Obituaries

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

Dorothy Harvey

Dorothy Harvey

Jan 15, 2018

Dorothy Marie Harvey, age 92, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018. She is survived by her five daughters: Carole (Ronald) Kauffman of Wyandotte, MI, Kathryn (Thomas) Filip of Camden, ME, Christine (John) Sanders of Summerdale, AL, Linda (Joe) Koweck of Dundee, MI, and Mary (Howard) Whittington of Pass Christian, MS; fifteen grandchildren; thirty four...

Christopher Neil Watkins

Christopher Neil Watkins

Jan 15, 2018

Christopher Neil Watkins, age 40, a native of Mobile and a resident of Robertsdale, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018. He was employed by the Department of Transportation for 19 years. Chris was a member of Grace Lutheran Church; an avid outdoorsman and Auburn football fan. Christopher is preceded in death by his grandparents; James and Verna Watkins, Carl and...

George "Buddy" Frederick Brown, Jr.

George "Buddy" Frederick Brown, Jr.

Jan 14, 2018

George “Buddy” Frederick Brown, Jr., age 85, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospice, Gulfport, MS. He was a Korean War Veteran of the US Army and a member of the Korean War Veterans Association, Pineville, LA. He was also a life member of the VFW Gaston Lee Post 5660 in Fairhope,...

Gary Orville Frederick

Gary Orville Frederick

Jan 13, 2018

Gary Orville Frederick, age 72, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018. Gary enjoyed Mardi Gras, Auburn football, boating, traveling, and most of all his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Martha Frederick and his sisters, Valerie and Cynthia. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Virginia Lee Frederick of...

Marcus Wayne Comalander

Marcus Wayne Comalander

Jan 12, 2018

Marcus Wayne Comalander, age 58, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018. Marcus was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Kathryn Comalander; and brother, Daniel Comalander. He is survived by his wife, Gloria McKenzie Comalander; sons, Phillip Comalander (Morgan), Adam Comalander (Krystle), all of Fairhope; grandchildren, Blakleigh, Paxton, Connor, and Keller; brothers, Mike Comalander (Cindy),...

Harry Clarke

Harry Clarke

Jan 12, 2018

CLARKE FOLEY, ALABAMA Harry Clarke, age 65, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, January 12, 2018. Harry was a U.S. Air Force Veteran for 24 years, worked for Gulf Coast newspapers, and the Mobile Press Register. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Jo Clarke of Foley, three brothers; Robert (Norka) Clarke of Manassas, VA, Bill (Cheryl) Clarke of Glen...

Oliver Bertagnolli, Jr.

Oliver Bertagnolli, Jr.

Jan 11, 2018

Oliver Constantino Bertagnolli, Jr., age 70, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018.   Oliver was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.   He is survived by his daughters, Kim (Mark) Hamric and Ashton Paige Bertagnolli of Spanish Fort; son, Oliver C. (Karen E.) Bertagnolli, III of Dothan; sisters, Joanne (Mike) Werneth of Fish River and Carol Padgett...

Charles Ketchum, Jr.

Charles Ketchum, Jr.

Jan 11, 2018

Charles Henry Ketchum, Jr., age 68, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018.Charles was an avid outdoorsman.He is survived by sisters, Linda Lewis and Barbara McNeil, nieces, Teasia Boone and Tabatha Gates; nephews, Kenny Lewis, Jr. and Corey O'Neil Bowers; good friends Neal and Cilla Watkins and Dennis Durden; Mark and Lori Seals, and all of...

Alfred Alden Price

Alfred Alden Price

Jan 11, 2018

PRICE ELBERTA, ALABAMA Alfred Alden Price, age 73, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. Alfred was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him. He loved his family and friends. Survivors include his wife Carmelita L. Price of Elberta, children; Melanie (Justin) Clopton of Foley, Angela Dawn Marshall...

Evelyn Christina Bruhn

Evelyn Christina Bruhn

Jan 11, 2018

BRUHN FOLEY, ALABAMA Evelyn Christina Hirz Bruhn, age 99, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband Louie Bruhn, sister, Alegra Holloway and a brother, Howard Hirz. She is survived by her daughter, Gwen Nelson (Arthur Ray, Sr.) of Foley, grandchildren; Arthur  (Christina) Nelson , Jr. of Elberta, Mark (Vicki) Nelson,...

Brian Gregory Hatch

Brian Gregory Hatch

Jan 10, 2018

HATCH VALLEY HEAD, ALABAMA Brian Gregory Hatch, age 80, a native of Woodsville, NH and a resident of Canterbury, NH, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Preceded in death by his parents; Howard and Dorothy Hatch, brother; Roland Hatch and sisters, Theo Stockman and Betsy Dole. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Hinkelmann Hatch of Canterbury, NH, brothers- in-laws;...

Walter Frank Bates, Jr.

Walter Frank Bates, Jr.

Jan 10, 2018

BATES ELBERTA, AL Walter Frank Bates, Jr., age 86, resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Mr. Bates was a former chapter commander of DAV, member of Church of Christ, and a lifetime member of the VFW. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara Bates and Audrey Rorabacher; sons, James Bates, Alan Bates, Joseph Bates, Brian Bates;...

William Doherty

William Doherty

Jan 10, 2018

William James Doherty, age 82, a resident of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018.   He was an U.S. Army Veteran.   He was proceeded in death by his daughter, June Doherty and a step- daughter, Carol Ann Wyatt.   He is survived by his wife Carol A. Nedrow Doherty of Daphne; two sons Shawn (Eunice) Doherty of Wilmington, IL and Christopher...

Joseph C. Garrett

Joseph C. Garrett

Jan 9, 2018

Joseph Carl Garrett, age 85, a native and life-long resident of Belforest, passed away January 9, 2018 at home, with his wife, Ruth, by his side. He was born at home, to Daisy and Malcolm Garrett. In 1952 Joe joined the Navy and served on the USS Helena where he formed friendships that still hold fast today. In 1954, Joe...

Kenneth "Ken" L Knutsen

Kenneth "Ken" L Knutsen

Jan 8, 2018

Kenneth L. Knutsen, born in Seattle, WA and a longtime resident of Fairhope went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2018. Ken is survived by his wife, Cheryl Akins Knutsen; his three children, Kristine Karol (Brad) Taylor, Karlene Kay Knutsen, Kreig Kenneth Knutsen; grandchildren, Johnathan Joseph Nichols, Bethany Noreen Lee; brother, Laurence Alan (Barbara) Knutsen and...

Edward M Rodriguez

Edward M Rodriguez

Jan 7, 2018

GULF SHORES, AL – Edward M. Rodriguez, 56, died peacefully on January 7, 2018, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola following a brief illness. Mr. Rodriguez resided in Gulf Shores where he served as President/CEO of the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber.  A native of Miami, FL, he grew up in Miami Shores, attending Miami Country Day School and Deerborne High School. ...

Michele T HANSON

Michele T HANSON

Jan 6, 2018

HANSON DAPHNE, ALABAMA   Michele T. Hanson , Age 51, a native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Daphne, AL  went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.   Michele worked for the City of Daphne for the last 23 years and was involved in her community.  She was a Charter...

Wilbur Havel, Sr.

Wilbur Havel, Sr.

Jan 5, 2018

Wilbur E. Havel, Sr., Age 93, a lifelong resident of Silverhill, AL passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at a local hospital. He was a member of Fairhope Christian Church. Deacon Emeritus and a WW II Army Veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Havel is survived by his wife, Addie Louise Havel of Silverhill, AL; one son, Wilbur...

Melvin Wilson

Melvin Wilson

Jan 4, 2018

Melvin Eugene Wilson, age 69, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. Melvin proudly volunteered in the United States Army through two tours in Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star. He was a longtime employee of GAF Building Materials in Mobile.   Melvin is survived by his wife, Ginny Wilson of Spanish Fort; daughters Cinda (Henry)...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Smith

Jacqueline "Jackie" Smith

Jan 2, 2018

Jacqueline “Jackie” Faye Smith, age 62, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Jackie was a member of Jubilee Baptist Church and of the Ya Ya Club. She is survived by her husband, Richard Smith of Fairhope; daughters: Amanda McAuley (D.J.) of Belforest, Alice Fox (Gary) of Robertsdale, and Alana Berkley (Jason) of Strawberry Plains, TN; brothers:...

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