Obituaries

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

Peggy Lee Poore

Peggy Lee Poore

Oct 30, 2017

   Peggy Lee Spivey Poore, age 74, a native of Tanner Williams, AL and a resident of Daphne, passed away, Monday, October 30, 2017. Peggy married her high school sweet heart and love of her life, John M. Poore, Sr. in 1962 and went on to attended Auburn University from 1962-1964, where she remained an avid fan till her passing. She...

William "Bill" Carl Carlisle

William "Bill" Carl Carlisle

Oct 29, 2017

CARLISLE ELBERTA, ALABAMA William Carl Carlisle, age 81, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away, Sunday, October 29, 2017. Bill retired from Sears after 33 years of service, also worked for Ace Hardware store in Foley for 10 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and he loved music. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Joyce...

Arabella Dena Rachel

Arabella Dena Rachel

Oct 29, 2017

Arabella Benton Rachel, age 95, a resident of Navarre, FL, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017.  Arabella was born in Barnwell, AL in 1922 and remained a resident of Baldwin County, near Bon Secour, AL, for most of her life. For thirty five years she served the community as an educator, retiring as the principal of Swift School in...

Fred "Ted" Grist Stickney, III.

Fred "Ted" Grist Stickney, III.

Oct 28, 2017

 Frederick “Ted” Grist Stickney, passed way in his sleep on October 28, 2017.   Ted is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Avos, his sister Louise, his brother Cliff (Valerie), his son Frederick Grist Stickney VI (Amy), his cousin Jenny Mullins, his nieces, nephews, and many friends. Ted was born on January 7, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama. Ted was...

Annette Baas

Annette Baas

Oct 26, 2017

Lydia “Annette” Landon Baas, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Fairhope, a loving wife, mother grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Robert “Bob” Baas; daughter Julia (Paul) Gavin of Fairhope; grandchildren Amanda (Alex) Applewhite and Matthew Gavin; great-...

Angelo Joseph Gent

Angelo Joseph Gent

Oct 26, 2017

GENT ELBERTA, ALABAMA Angelo “Dago” Joseph Gent, age 85, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Angelo retired from the US Air Force and Federal Protective Service having more than 40 years of combined service to his Country. During his Military service, he served in the Korean War and Vietnam. Angelo...

Joan Marie Scoville

Joan Marie Scoville

Oct 25, 2017

Joan Marie Scoville, 62, of Fairhope, AL passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. She was a member of St. James Catholic church in Basking Ridge, NJ; a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Barry A. Scoville of Fairhope; mother, Helen Flatley of Manville, NJ; daughter, Heather (David) Knapp...

Anna "Cotton" Sanspree

Anna "Cotton" Sanspree

Oct 22, 2017

Anna “Cotton” Taylor Sanspree, age 81, resident of Foley, AL, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017. Mrs. Sanspree is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Raymond Sanspree, Sr. She is survived by her 5 daughters, Bookie (Jimmy) Rayborn of Foley, AL, Becky (Dan) Morrison of Daphne, AL, Anita (Cliff) Thomas of Barnwell, AL, Michelle (Nick) Nicoles of...

Mary Christina Hirschfeldt

Mary Christina Hirschfeldt

Oct 21, 2017

Mary Christina Hirschfeldt, born in Tampa, FL and resident of Daphne passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017. She was in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mary married Robert Hirschfeldt in Venezuela, where she was under contract with Rockefeller Foundation. Mary taught school in Daphne for 32 years and during that time, she worked as a recruiter for the migrant school...

Mary Stewart Reynolds

Mary Stewart Reynolds

Oct 19, 2017

Mary Stewart Reynolds, age 96, a native of Miami, FL and a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017. She was a Realtor in Mobile and a volunteer at the Mobile Red Cross. Known to most as “Aunt Mary”, she was known for her flamboyant parties, life style, and personality. She is preceded in death by husbands,...

Richard "Drew" Dowling

Richard "Drew" Dowling

Oct 18, 2017

Richard “Drew” Dowling, age 80, a native of Miami, FL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Drew was a United States Marine Corps fighter pilot and served during the Vietnam War. He was proud to be an American and passionately loved his country. He worked at Raytheon Company for 30 years- enjoying a...

Rita Margarite Hernandez

Rita Margarite Hernandez

Oct 18, 2017

  Rita Margarite Hernandez, Age 88, born in Louisiana and a resident of Lillian, Alabama died on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at a local hospital. Mrs. Hernandez was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Lillian where she  was a member of the Altar Society, she was a homemaker, a mother of six children. She is preceded in death by her...

Samuel V Nero, Sr

Samuel V Nero, Sr

Oct 18, 2017

Samuel V. Nero, Sr., age 89, a resident of Montrose, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Mr. Nero was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Nero. Survivors include his daughter; nine sons; one step-daughter; numerous grandchildren; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday,...

Luella Marie Bishop

Luella Marie Bishop

Oct 17, 2017

Luella Marie Bishop, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. She was a long time member of Fish River Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charley Bishop; a son, Jonathan “Mark” Bishop and a daughter, Melonie McIntosh. Survivors include her sons, Douglas W. (Diane) Bishop of Fairhope, Charles N. (Candice)...

Edwin Louis Manders

Edwin Louis Manders

Oct 13, 2017

Edwin Louis Manders 8/25/1935 – 10/13/2017 Ed passed away of complications due to a tragic fall. His daughter Becky was holding his hand during his final hours. He was born in Point Clear, but spent his youth in Fairhope. He was a graduate of Fairhope High School where he made lifelong friends. After high school, Ed joined the Army, soon...

Betty Marie Walker

Betty Marie Walker

Oct 11, 2017

WALKER ELBERTA, ALABAMA   Mrs. Betty Marie Walker, 77, of Elberta, AL, passed away on October 11, 2017.  She was married to Jerry Rex Walker for 60 years.  They were blessed with two children, Rex (Jeanine) Walker of Summerdale, and Cindy (Lavon) Ledkins of Foley; a brother, Butch (Willa) Springsteen; four grandchildren, Tina Ledkins, December (Jacob) Spencer, Mikayla Walker and Alexis...

Franklin "Sonny" Paul Delano

Franklin "Sonny" Paul Delano

Oct 10, 2017

DELANO FOLEY, ALABAMA Franklin Paul “Sonny” Delano, age 74, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. Sonny was a retired electrician, a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be missed dearly by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 55years Brenda Delano, daughter; Sonora (Gary) Mann, grandchildren; Paul Mathews, Joshua (Victoria)...

Linda Lou Daugherty

Linda Lou Daugherty

Oct 10, 2017

DAUGHERTY FOLEY, ALABAMA Linda Lou Daugherty, age 74, a resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She  is survived by her husband; Roscoe Henry Daugherty of Foley, daughter; Sherrie & Kenneth Reed, sons; Scott Daugherty of Elberta, Corey & Jennifer Daugherty, Tracey & Jennifer Daugherty all of Foley, also of Foley, sisters; Judith Moore, Barbara Glen, brother; Russell...

Mary Elizabeth Santora

Mary Elizabeth Santora

Oct 10, 2017

   Mary Elizabeth Santora died peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 surround by family. Mary’s greatest loves in life were her family and all children. Mary was a devoted wife to Charles Santora for 23 years, mother of Christopher Tracy (Ann) and Gina Santora Giblin (Mark) and grandmother “Nannie” to Savannah, Lauren, Tyler and Ayden. Her siblings Barbara, Charles, Elizabeth, Sarah,...

Jimmie Dean McGuff

Jimmie Dean McGuff

Oct 10, 2017

Jimmie Dean McGuff "PA MAC", age 76 a resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017.Jimmie was a Green Beret in the Army, Lifetime member of DAV, VFW, and a member of IUOE.He is preceded in death by a son; Jimmie McGuff, Jr., his mother; Mollie McGuff, sister; Mildred Walden, and a brother Ray McGuff.He is survived by his...