Obituaries

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

John "Jack" Jacobson

John "Jack" Jacobson

Apr 13, 2017

POINT CLEAR, ALABAMAJohn (Jack) Jacobson, a resident of Point Clear, AL, died on Thursday, April 13, 2017. For the past four years, he has been actively working with Dr. Barry Booth at Veteran’s events, especially talking with school children about World War II. To him “every day is another day to be of service”. Born on October 29, 1910 in...

Barbara Price Evans

Barbara Price Evans

Apr 13, 2017

GULF SHORES, ALABAMA Barbara Price Evans, age 86, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL., passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. Preceded in death by her parents Prather and Emma Jane Price and  brother Paul Price. She is survived by her husband, Harold T. Evans , daughter; Meg Hodge both of Gulf Shores, two grandchildren, Kyle Vandierendonck of Gulf Shores, Michael...

Clarice Blackwood

Clarice Blackwood

Apr 12, 2017

FAIRHOPE, ALABAMAHeaven has gained a beautiful soul. Clarice Smith Bowers Blackwood, age 74, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, a former resident of St. Amant, La. and a current resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Clarice was a loving wife, mother, Nana/Grandmother and great friend to all. She...

Brandon Todd Loper

Brandon Todd Loper

Apr 10, 2017

Brandon Todd Loper, age 31, a native of Daphne, AL, and a resident of Grand Saline, Texas, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charlie and Elsie Dixon and paternal grandparents, Henry and Willie Mae Loper. He is survived by his son, Cameron Loper of Fairhope; parents, Henry and Lois Loper of...

William Rich, Jr.

William Rich, Jr.

Apr 8, 2017

FAIRHOPE, ALWilliam McKinley Rich Jr., age 88, a native of Jackson, MS. and resident of Fairhope, AL. passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017. Mr. Rich was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope and the Lions Club. He was a dedicated Fairhope Baptist Church Choir member and retired Spanish teacher from the Fairhope school system and also taught at...

Donald Olin Darrough, Jr.

Donald Olin Darrough, Jr.

Apr 6, 2017

DAPHNE, ALDonald O. Darrough, Jr., age 59, a native of St. Louis, MO and a resident of Daphne, AL. passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017. Donald graduated from Ritenour High School in St. John, MO in 1976. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla, MO. In 1981. Donald was employed by AIDT...

Janice Wilkinson

Janice Wilkinson

Apr 6, 2017

LILLIAN, ALJanice Angeline Wilkinson, age 79, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017.She is survived by her husband, Don Wilkinson of Lillian, AL; children, Sandra Wilkinson of Lillian, Donald Lee of Middleton, OH and John Howard Wilkinson of Upper Marlboro, MD; grandchildren, Donald, Daniel, Alissa, Melissa Wilkinson; sisters, Ethel Bridhaup and Irene Livingston both of Springfield,...

Brett Lamar Tomlinson

Brett Lamar Tomlinson

Apr 5, 2017

MOBILE, ALBrett Lamar Tomlinson, age 51, a lifetime resident of Mobile passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse “Frankie” Tomlinson and his brother, Scott Tomlinson.  Brett is survived by his mother, Dorothy B. Tomlinson of Mobile. Graveside services was held, Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Wilson Cemetery in Spanish...

Alice Marie Burkhardt

Alice Marie Burkhardt

Apr 3, 2017

ELBERTA, ALABAMA Alice Marie Burkhardt age 59, a resident of Elberta,AL passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 in Mobile, AL. Alice is preceded in death by her parents John M. and Elizabeth Chrenko Burkhardt and a brother, Charles Burkhardt. Survivors include three 3 brothers,  John E. (Joan) , Paul J.( Cookie) , and David Burkhardt all of Elberta, AL; sister-in-law,...

Henry Shiver

Henry Shiver

Mar 31, 2017

ROBERTSDALE, ALHenry A. Shiver, age 86, native of Fairhope, long time resident of Foley and recent resident of Robertsdale, passed away Friday March 31, 2017.Mr. Shiver owned and operated Theresa and Henry’s Boat Landing on County Road 20. He retired from Monsanto in Pensacola, FL. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during...

Alexis Marie Gorham

Alexis Marie Gorham

Mar 31, 2017

Alexis Marie Gorham, age 22, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017. She is survived by her son, Kayden Gorham of Pensacola, FL; fiancé, Tim Tutton of Lillian, AL; mother, Lana Gonzales of Pace, FL; sister, Christianna Walker of Pace, FL; brother, Cody Walker of Pace, FL; maternal grandmother, Mary Gonzales of Pensacola, FL; paternal grandmother,...

James "Jim" Goecker

James "Jim" Goecker

Mar 30, 2017

James (Jim) Goecker, aged 77, died at home, March 30, on Dauphin Island, AL, in the company of his family. He and his wife Rexalee had moved to the Gulf Coast two years ago to be closer to their daughters and granddaughters after spending their entire married life in Portage, Michigan. Jim was born December 20, 1939 in Flint, Michigan,...

Thelma Allen

Thelma Allen

Mar 29, 2017

Thelma Allen, age 91, a resident of Point Clear, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. She is survived by her daughters, Artheldia (Joseph) Quaites of Las Vegas, NV and Wanella “Paula” (Kenneth) McCall of Point Clear; sons, Leon (Jenifer) Allen of Daphne and Curtis (Beverly Theresa) Allen of Daphne; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; five sisters; two brothers; numerous...

Daniel Edward Kelliher

Daniel Edward Kelliher

Mar 27, 2017

FAIRHOPE, ALDaniel Edward Kelliher, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017.He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Margaret Kelliher; brothers, Paul, Dick, and Tom Kelliher.He is survived by his sons, Dan Kelliher Jr. and Patrick Kelliher, both of San Francisco, CA; other loving relatives and friends.Daniel was born in Brooklyn New York...

Georgios Roussos

Georgios Roussos

Mar 25, 2017

DAPHNE, ALGeorgios Roussos, a native of Greece and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017.He is survived by his wife, Aphrodite Roussos of Daphne; two sons, Harry Roussos (Laura) of Mobile, and Peter Roussos (Sarah) of Lovettsville, VA;  two grandsons, Adam and Ben Roussos; one granddaughter, Clarissa Roussos; one great granddaughter, Olivia Roussos; and many other...

Thurman T. Little

Thurman T. Little

Mar 24, 2017

FOLEY, ALThurman T. Little, age 90 native of Fairhope and resident of Foley, passed away Friday March 24, 2017. Mr. Little was a charter member of Faith Tabernacle Church of Foley, AL. He was a Merchant Marine veteran and served in the military in three wars, World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by...

Otto Reinhold Schoen

Otto Reinhold Schoen

Mar 23, 2017

ELBERTA, ALABAMAOtto Reinhold Schoen, age 84, a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017.He served his country in the Army.Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Erna Schoen, two brothers; Edward and Henry Schoen.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Clara Schoen, three children; Tina (Joey) Resmondo, Barry (Susan) Schoen, Tracy Kruse (Mike...

William E. Baldwin

William E. Baldwin

Mar 22, 2017

FAIRHOPE, ALWilliam E. Baldwin, 80, a native of Laurens, SC and a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family & Priest. Mr. Baldwin was a United States Air Force veteran and a member of the 908 Troop Carrier Squadron at Bates Field. Bill owned and operated Fairhope Hardware and...

Jane D. Smith

Jane D. Smith

Mar 19, 2017

FAIRHOPE, ALJane D. Smith, age 87, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017.She is preceded in death by her son, Thomas L. Smith, III and brother, Dr. Joseph P. Donald.She is survived by her husband, Thomas L. Smith, Jr. of Fairhope; son, Donald G. Smith of Norfolk, VA; daughter, Amanda A. Andrus of Salt Lake City,...

John Samuel "Jackie" Bishop

John Samuel "Jackie" Bishop

Mar 18, 2017

FAIRHOPE, ALJohn “Jackie” Bishop, Sr.,83, a native of Barnwell and a resident of Summerdale, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017.Mr. Bishop served in the Army for 2 years, and was employed with Scott Paper Company for 34 years. He loved his family and Alabama football.Jackie was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Brown Bishop; mother, Elizabeth Bishop Coleman; and...