Obituaries

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

John Marcus "Red" Smith

John Marcus "Red" Smith

Sep 20, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL John Marcus “Red” Smith, age 79, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016. He is preceded in death by a son, Sidney Paul Smith. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Smith of Fairhope; daughter, Patricia (Tommy) Woolf of Belmont, NC; son, Mark (Tonya) Smith of Semmes, AL; step daughters, Angela (Brent) Chandler of...

Judith Suzanne Gridler

Judith Suzanne Gridler

Sep 20, 2016

SPANISH FORT  Judith Suzanne Gridler, age 72, a native of FT. Wayne, IN and a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at her residence in Spanish Fort. She was a member of the Mobile Miniature Club, DAR and Holy Trinity Church. Judith is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Paul Gridler of Spanish...

Romaine Scott, III

Romaine Scott, III

Sep 19, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALMr. Romaine S. Scott, III passed away on September 19, 2016. He was born and previously lived in Birmingham, AL before calling Fairhope home for the past 12 years. He served on the Board of Directors of the Point Clear Rotary Club and is a Paul Harris Fellow. He practiced law in Birmingham, Mobile and Fairhope for more than...

Mike Edward Dawson

Mike Edward Dawson

Sep 18, 2016

DAPHNE Mike Edward Dawson, age 56, of Daphne, Alabama entered eternal life on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at his residence in Daphne.  Mike was born on October 29, 1959 at Carson City, Michigan, the son of Virgil and Barbara (Coville) Dawson.  He graduated from Alma High School in 1977.  He worked for the DNR at Higgins Lake, Michigan and as...

Joan Judith Arrowood

Joan Judith Arrowood

Sep 16, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Joan Judith Arrowood, a resident of Fairhope, AL, went to her heavenly home Friday, September 16, 2016. She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, Larry K. Arrowood of Fairhope; daughters, Angel Dozar of Geismar, LA and Kim (Gordon) Amy of Gonzales, LA; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren, with one on...

Jasper Cecil Heaton

Jasper Cecil Heaton

Sep 16, 2016

FOLEY, ALABAMA   Jasper Cecil Heaton, Age 78 a resident of Foley, AL passed away on Friday, September 16, 2016.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in Vietnam as a specialist, E-6 and  a Helicopter Tech. Mr. Heaton is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Heaton. Survivors include one daughter, Karla (Chris) Hughen of Loxley, AL; six...

Mollie Carpenter Lowery

Mollie Carpenter Lowery

Sep 15, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Mollie Carpenter Lowery, age 85, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, Fairhope, and a member of D.A.R. She is survived by her husband, Perry V. Lowery of Fairhope; sons, Tony A. Lowery of Fairhope, and David A. Lowery of Folsom, LA; six grandchildren; five...

Cody Randolph Hosier

Cody Randolph Hosier

Sep 15, 2016

DAPHNE, AL Cody Randolph Hosier, age 22, a resident of Daphne, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. Cody was a graduate of Austin High School in Decatur, AL and Faulkner State University. Cody was a precious, faithful servant to our Lord Jesus Christ. He demonstrated a catalogue of miraculous testimonies of the Lord. He is preceded in death by his...

Dorothy Wood Dawson

Dorothy Wood Dawson

Sep 13, 2016

MOBILE / FAIRHOPE  Dorothy Wood Dawson, age 94 of Mobile, AL died on September 13, 2016. Mrs. Dawson was born January 8,1922 to Florence Browning Wood and William Andrew Wood, DDS. She was married to her husband Henry Bealle Dawson, Jr. until his death in 1980. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her...

James Willard Callaway

James Willard Callaway

Sep 13, 2016

GULF SHORES, AL James Willard Callaway, age 78, a resident of Gulf Shores, Al, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Willard Callaway, a granddaughter, Savannah Callaway. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sue Callaway of Gulf Shores, one daughter; Sondra Callaway (Mitch) Williamson of Houston, TX, three...

Belon Barrow Straughn, Jr.

Belon Barrow Straughn, Jr.

Sep 13, 2016

Fairhope, AL Belon Barrow Straughn, Jr., age 63, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016. He was a gifted artist and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his sister, Rosemary Greene Bing (Ray) of Daphne; nieces, Rochelle Coburn of Robertsdale and Shannon Erwin of Allenhurst, GA; great niece, Pamela Turner; great nephews, Joshua...

Glenda Powell Ordoyne

Glenda Powell Ordoyne

Sep 12, 2016

DAPHNEGlenda Powell Ordoyne, age 50, a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and a resident of Daphne, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016.She is survived by her loving husband, Rick Ordoyne of Daphne, AL; son, Tyne (Kristy) Weatherly of Shreveport, LA; daughter, Savanna Ordoyne of Dallas, TX; sons, Bryce Ordoyne and Sean Ordoyne both of Daphne, AL; mother Shirley (Boe) Moseley...

Tom Starkey Cotten

Tom Starkey Cotten

Sep 10, 2016

FAIRHOPE , ALABAMATom Starkey Cotten, born on December 18, 1960 in Mobile, AL, departed this world unexpectedly on September 10, 2016.He was a loving son, caring brother, and a great friend. He loved life, laughter, and Alabama football.He is preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Betty Wright Cotten, and his eldest brother, Drew.Survivors include his brother, Taylor of...

Ann Puckett

Ann Puckett

Aug 27, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Ann Puckett, age 82, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Puckett. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl P. Jacobs (Jonathan W.); grandson, Michael Derek Jacobs, all of Orange Beach; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Sullivan (Jimmy) of Montgomery, AL, Lola Kennedy (Paul) of Hattiesburg, MS, and Jackie...

Bobbi Jean Moskot

Bobbi Jean Moskot

Aug 27, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Bobbi Jean Moskot, age 84, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Mercy Medical in Daphne. Bobbi was born in Corpus Christie, TX in 1932. She lived in Greenville, AL throughout her high school years. She attended Auburn University, where she majored in English and minored in art and later received her master’s...

Lee H Ruud

Lee H Ruud

Aug 26, 2016

GULF SHORES, AL Lee Haldon Ruud,age73, a native of Grand Forks, N.D. and a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016. Lee was a member of the American Legion, Post 44 in Gulf Shores and a member of Kingdom Hall. He also had a passion for rebuilding antique cars, fluent in Spanish and loved to cook....

Charles Howard Erwin

Charles Howard Erwin

Aug 24, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL. Charles Howard Erwin, Age 93, a native of Arkansas and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016. He was a lifetime member of the Church of Christ, Fairhope and served as an Elder. Mr. Erwin is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Mae Erwin; two brothers and one sister. Survivors include his...

Joshua Kearney

Joshua Kearney

Aug 23, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Joshua Nathaniel Kearney, Age 24, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Monday, August 23, 2016. Survivors include his parents, mother, Amanda and step-father, Montchai Marino of Daphne, AL and father, Robert and step-mother, Deborah Barry of Fairhope, AL; three sisters, Madeleine Marino, Marissa Marino and Brittany Barry; two brothers, Drew Barry and Maddox Marino; maternal...

John Edward Brodbeck, Sr.

John Edward Brodbeck, Sr.

Aug 23, 2016

POINT CLEAR, AL John E. Brodbeck, Sr., age 90, a resident of Point Clear, AL passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He was especially proud of his WWII service as a member of the U. S. Navy Armed Guard. Mr. Brodbeck was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Ann Brodbeck; sister, Dorothy B. Pacey; and brother, Arnold M. Brodbeck,...

James "Jim" LaSalle Hood, III.

James "Jim" LaSalle Hood, III.

Aug 19, 2016

LOXLEY James LaSalle (Jim) Hood, III, age 63, died August 19, 2016.  He was born in Birmingham Al, to Jimmy and Eloise Hood.   After graduating from Talladega High School, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Debbie Mitchell, and moved to the south Alabama area where they remained until his death. He carried on the tradition of military service of his...

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