Obituaries

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

Olive Keller

Olive Keller

Jul 14, 2017

Olive Ina Keller, age 93, native of Michigan and resident of Elberta, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Olive was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. She is survived by a son, Richard (Rita) Keller of Elberta; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Caspolish of Spanish Fort and many other loving relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian...

Dwight S Robinson, Sr.

Dwight S Robinson, Sr.

Jul 13, 2017

Dwight S. Robinson, Sr. age 68, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope; and avid outdoorsman and Alabama Crimson Tide football fan. He proudly drove Fairhope Pirates to their football games. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth A. Robinson of Fairhope; daughter, Lillie Gayle...

Phyllis "Go-Go" M Lawrence

Phyllis "Go-Go" M Lawrence

Jul 13, 2017

Phyllis (Go-Go) Maurice Mitchell Craven Lawrence Born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 13, 1917 to Freddie Bennett and Jennings Bailey Mitchell, died in Spanish Fort, Alabama on July 13, 2017. She is predeceased by her parents, sister, Emily Mitchell Carlisle, brother, Jennings Bailey Mitchell, Jr., and grandson Layne Mitchell West. She is survived by her daughter Connie Craven Cotton (Stan)of...

LaDean Kirkconnell

LaDean Kirkconnell

Jul 13, 2017

LaDean Kirkconnell, age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Raquel Teichmiller. She is survived by her husband, Dave Kirkconnell; daugthers, Michelle Davis and Claudine Lipscomb; son, Charlton Kirkconnell , all of Fairhope; grandchildren: Macey West, Meaghan O’Driscoll, Chasen Lipscomb, Reese Lipscomb, Kirk Lipscomb, Quinn Teichmiller and...

Rochelle Lowe

Rochelle Lowe

Jul 11, 2017

Rochelle Lowe, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, who will be dearly missed. She is survived by her husband, Paul Lowe; children: Lynn Reedy (Mike), Randy Lowe (Susan), and Jason Lowe (Jessica); grandchildren: Michelle Wilson (Raymond), Marie Johnson (Carl), Jeff Reedy (Karen), Carolyn Steiner (Lee),...

Robert E Lane

Robert E Lane

Jul 10, 2017

Robert E. Lane, age 72, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, July 10, 2017. He was a member of the American Legion, Bucklin, KS Chapter; Senior Chief Petty Officer; US Navy Retired after 22 years of service; and an avid fishing lure collector. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sylvan and Helen Lane and sister, Donna...

James Franklin Forte

James Franklin Forte

Jul 10, 2017

James Franklin Forte, age 79, a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Forte of Fairhope; son, Gary Forte (Jean) of Selma, AL; daughter, Karen Forte Cox (Charles) of Mobile, AL; granddaughter, Mallory Floyd (Allen); brothers, Jerry Forte (Cheri) and Rusty Dimmett; sister Patsy Schunk (Fred);...

Peggy Downing Mason

Peggy Downing Mason

Jul 8, 2017

Downing-Mason Peggy Joyce Downing-Mason, Age 70, born in Fayette, AL and a resident of Summerdale, AL passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017.  She is survived by her husband, Harold Mason of Summerdale, AL; one son, Clint (Lisa) Downing of Pensacola, FL; two sisters, Dottie Gabriel of Foley, AL and Gracie Davis of Robertsdale, AL; six brothers, Louis Vick of...

Nathaniel "Nathan" Jon Larson

Nathaniel "Nathan" Jon Larson

Jul 8, 2017

Nathaniel "Nathan" Jon Larson, age 21, was taken from us in a tragic accident on Saturday, July 8, 2017.  Nathan lived life to the fullest surrounded by family and friends who loved him dearly...and a red Jeep.  Nathan was a proud active member of the United States Marine Corps, stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California. He is survived...

Anthony Mike Bartl

Anthony Mike Bartl

Jul 5, 2017

Anthony Mike Bartl, age 93, resident of Elberta, AL., passed away July 5, 2017. Anthony was a World War II Veteran, and also a Graduate of Toccoa Falls College. Mr. Bartl is survived by his wife of 67 years, Martha of Elberta, AL; 3 daughters, Carlene (John) Hanrahan of Elberta, AL, Jeanie (Randy) Martin of McDavid, FL, Naomi (Steve) VanAmburg  ...

Joseph Luther Winston

Joseph Luther Winston

Jul 4, 2017

Joseph Luther Winston, age 49, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. He is survived by his sons, Justin Brook Winston, Christopher Tyler Winston and Jason Winston; daughter, Emily Winston; mother, Shirley Quaites; brother, Charles Winston, Jr. (Pamela) ; sister, Elizabeth Winston Jones (James); a host of other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services will be...

Charles Sixbury

Charles Sixbury

Jul 4, 2017

Charles Edward Sixbury, age 76, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Julie Sixbury Parden. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sharon Sixbury, of Fairhope; son, Dwayne Sixbury (Sharon) of Semmes; daughters, Yvonne Singleton (Anton) and Kristine Sixbury all of Fairhope; grandchildren, Dalton Singleton, Tyler...

J C Burnett

J C Burnett

Jul 3, 2017

J C Burnett, age 84, a former resident of Daphne and a resident of Summerdale, passed away, Monday, July 3, 2017. He was a  retired Merchant Seaman and a avid Alabama Fan. J C is survived by 2 sons, Robert Lynn Burnett and  Darren Wayne Burnett, both of Elberta; 1 daughter, Jacqueline Diane Turner of Summerdale; 1 sister, Rita Higbee...

Howard Green, Jr.

Howard Green, Jr.

Jun 30, 2017

Howard Franklin Green, Jr., 73 passed away peacefully Friday, June 30, 2017. He was born in Florence, Alabama. He played baseball for Georgia Tech, where he graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. His work took him to many different cities, but he loved retirement in Fairhope, Alabama. He enjoyed a good bookstore, a hot cup of coffee, talking to...

Elizabeth Allen Cahill

Elizabeth Allen Cahill

Jun 26, 2017

Elizabeth (Liz) Allen Cahill, age 88 passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. Liz was born on July 9, 1928 in Kentucky and raised by her beloved great aunt, Edna Allen Rickmers, in Miami, FL.  Liz graduated from Miss Harris’ School of Miami, Bennett College of NY, and the University of Miami.  She was a life long member of Tri-Delta Sorority....

Carl Dean Thomas

Carl Dean Thomas

Jun 25, 2017

Carl Dean Thomas, age 71, a Baldwin County native, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Mobile. Mr. Thomas was a Vietnam veteran serving two tours. Carl was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. He is survived by three daughters, Melissa Ann Benjamin of Foley,  Melinda Lee Bowden of Robertsdale,  Joannie Lynn Thomas of Bay Minette; a...

Dorothy Louise Phillips

Dorothy Louise Phillips

Jun 24, 2017

Dorothy Louise Phillips, Age 86, born in Chelsea, MA and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Mrs. Phillips is preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie W. Phillips, grandchild, Chaaz Henry Jarvis, great-grandchildren, Rosalin and Vesper Kenny, mother and father, Robert and Bertha Franson, brother, Bob Franson and Sister, Eileen Hayes. She was a...

Donald Gwin

Donald Gwin

Jun 23, 2017

Donald Orr GwinJun. 23, 2017   Donald Orr Gwin, (Donnie), 76, Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on June 23, 2017.  He loved spending time with his family and friends, working in his yard, playing cards and games, and watching Alabama football. He was a loving husband, father, brother, granddaddy, and soon to be great granddaddy. He...

Henry Loper, Jr.

Henry Loper, Jr.

Jun 22, 2017

LOPERDAPHNE Henry Loper, Jr., age 81, resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. Mr. Loper was an avid sportsman and hunter. He was preceded in death by his son, Brandon Loper; brothers, Hardy Loper, J.S. Loper, Winfred Loper, and Ben Loper; parents, James Henry and Willie Mae Loper. Mr. Loper is survived by his wife, Lois Loper...

Donald Mulhern

Donald Mulhern

Jun 18, 2017

Donald F. Mulhern, age 90, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. He was born in Portland, Maine, November 1, 1926. He served in the United States Merchant Marine during World War II, receiving the Merchant Marine Combat Bar, among other decorations. He was a proud member of the American Legion, Post 199, Fairhope, AL. His...