Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Barbara Ann Gabel
Dec 24, 2017
Barbara Ann Lazzari Gabel, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 24, 2017. She was born in Belforest to a large Italian farm family. She married Ernest “Buddy” Gabel, Jr in 1953 at Christ the King Catholic Church. It was the beginning of a love affair that lasted 64 years, 6 months, and 18 days. She devoted herself...
Herbert ELLIS
Dec 23, 2017
DAPHNE, ALABAMAELLISHerbert Ellis Jr., Age 67, a resident of Daphne, Alabama passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was a long time member of Summerdale Church of Christ, he was employed with Terminix Pest Control for twenty years. He was an avid Alabama fan and loved gardening.He is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Rita G. Ellis of Daphne,...
Arthur Richard Smith
Dec 22, 2017
Arthur Richard Smith, age 78, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. Arthur was a U.S. Army veteran and a long shoreman. He is survived by his wife, Hannah Smith; daughter, Sherri Patrice Smith; son, Richard R. Smith, all of Fairhope, AL; sisters, Barbara Bloxton of Chicago, IL, Carol Shoots of Fairhope, AL; brother, Terry Smith of...
Jimmie Foreman
Dec 21, 2017
Jimmie Carol Foreman, age 76, a native of Bell, CA a resident of Daphne, passed away December 21, 2017. He was the owner and operator for J.C.F. and Associates, an architectural pre-cast business, for 35 years in Orange, CA. He is survived by his partner Barbara Harris of Daphne and step-brother Peter Kraft of Banning, CA; numerous cousins and many...
Ray Anthony Adams, Sr.
Dec 21, 2017
ADAMS ELBERTA, ALABAMA Ray Anthony Adams, Sr., age 70, a resident of Elberta passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. Survivors include his wife of 30years, Kathy Adams, two daughters; Lillie Michelle Adams, Rachel Adams, two sons; Ray Anthony Adams, Jr., John Adams all of Elberta. Grandchildren; Lexy, Lillie Grace, Raelynn, Gunther, Knox, brother; Larry (Jackie) Dees of Mobile, AL sister;...
Michael Tavarc Cravatt
Dec 20, 2017
Michael Tavarc “Chip” Cravatt Michael Tavarc “Chip” Cravatt, born May 14, 1941 in Macon, Georgia passed away peacefully on December 20, 2017 in Elberta, AL at the Diamond C Ranch, the home he loved for the past 20 years. He is preceded in death by his Father, Michael Vincent Cravatt Sr (1908 – 1954) and three brothers, Michael Charles “Chuck”...
Martha Frances Scott
Dec 20, 2017
Martha Frances Scott, age 103, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017. She was a longtime member of Fairhope United Methodist Church and volunteer at Thomas Hospital. She was a remarkable seamstress, loved to paint and garden. Her family will remember her beautiful birthday cakes. Martha was active in the Montevallo PTA, Band Boosters, Garden...
Charles Ernest Kichler
Dec 20, 2017
KICHLER ELBERTA, ALABAMA Charles Ernest Kichler, age 84, a native and lifelong resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Worked his whole life as a sweet potato farmer. Preceded in death by one great grandson, Hayden Caldwell. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Joan Kichler of Elberta, daughter; Janice K. (George) Woerner of...
Joseph Francis Wiest
Dec 17, 2017
Joseph Francis Wiest, III. Entered Heaven’s Gate on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA on May 14, 1939. Joseph was the beloved Husband of Carol Ann Wiest (nee Gleadall) for 58 Years. He is also survived by his dearest Sister, Elizabeth Ann Wiest. He was the adored Father of Caroljo Ann Zimmerman, Sherri Marie Hammer, Joseph Francis Wiest,...
Harold Lloyd Russell
Dec 16, 2017
Harold Lloyd Russell, born in Fayette County, Alabama to parents John W. and Zora P. Russell, married to Alice Bullock Russell, lost his valiant fight with cancer on December 16, 2017. Harold and Alice spent every possible moment together with the same interests in life. Harold graduated from Murphy High School and attended Spring Hill College and University of Maryland,...
Beverly Thompson Swanson
Dec 15, 2017
Beverly Elizabeth Thompson Swanson, known as “Queen Bee”, age 69, passed away Friday, December 15, 2017 in Mobile. She was a native of Conyers, GA and a resident of Fairhope. Beverly was very active in a women’s mystic society in Fairhope, AL and was a former employee of AT&T with over 25 years of service. Beverly was preceded in death...
Darcy Ann Somervill
Dec 11, 2017
Darcy Ann Somervill, age 62, resident of Orange Beach, AL, passed away Monday, December 11, 2017. Darcy loved her two Shih Tzu dogs, gardening, and traveling. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, John W. Somervill of Orange Beach, AL; son, Charles William (Morgana) Somervill of Ashville, NC; daughter, Laura (Griff) Ocker of Portland, OR; sisters, Carrie Rocke...
Leo Jacob
Dec 11, 2017
Leo Jacob, age 84, a resident of Daphne, went to heaven on Monday, December 11, 2017. He was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on June 10, 1933. He moved to Mobile with his parents Lillie Mae and John F. Miller where he attended Little Flower. Leo graduated from McGill Institute in 1951. He is a member of the McGill-Toolen Athletic Hall...
Olivia Taite Callison
Dec 8, 2017
Olivia Taite Callison, age 18, a resident of Daphne, passed away December 8, 2017. Olivia's life was driven by her love for Jesus and others. Serving at Trinity Family Church and the church's Youth Enrichment Program, Deep Rootz, was her heart's delight. She touched so many lives wherever she went. She loved well, and her joyful spirit warmed every soul...
Cletter Lord Wellborn
Dec 8, 2017
WELLBORNELBERTA, ALABMACletter Lord Wellborn, Age 86, a native of Baker, Florida and a resident of Elberta, Alabama died on Friday, December 8, 2017 at a local hospital. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Oscar Lord and her second husband, H.M. Wellborn; a son, Clinton Lord; two granddaughters, Racheal Lord and Amy Gardner; and a brother, Robert Millines....
Kitty Knapp Broach
Dec 7, 2017
Kitty Knapp Broach, age 73, died on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Kitty received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Alabama and her Master’s degree from the University of Alabama. She worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for many years with USA Medical Center and Mobile Infirmary. Kitty will be lovingly remembered by her...
Jane Sheehan
Dec 6, 2017
Jane Heard Sheehan, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Wednesday, December 06, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, William J. Sheehan, Jr., parents, Wilbur and Jessie Heard of Mt. Vernon, AL, sister, Anne H. Brown of Corcoran, CA, and brother, Francis A. Becker of Chickasaw, AL. Mrs. Sheehan is survived by her daughter, Shirley A. Sheehan of...
Clyde Monroe
Dec 5, 2017
Clyde Howell Monroe, age 69, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Clyde was U.S. Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Monroe of Fairhope; daughter, Sherry Monroe Jackson and husband, Dylan of Carrollton, GA; son, Shannon Monroe and wife, Angie of Villa Rica, GA; stepsons, Josh Nelson of Orange Beach and Shane...
Enrique Marquez
Dec 4, 2017
MARQUEZ FOLEY, ALABAMA Enrique Marquez, age 65, a native of Texas, and a resident of Foley, AL, for over 44 years, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017. Enrique was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church, a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife Olivia Marquez of...
Janice Hester Weston
Dec 1, 2017
Janice Hester Weston, age 74, resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, December 01, 2017. Janice was the former owner of Fairhope Bowling Center. She is survived by her husband, Bobby Weston of Fairhope; daughter, Leticia W. (Todd) Teal of Foley, AL; grandchildren, Krystina Holland of Albertville, AL, Mikel Teal of Foley, AL, Raymond Teal of Lillian, AL; great grandson, Liam...
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