Obituaries

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

Richard McCracken

Richard McCracken

Nov 19, 2016

GULF SHORESRichard McCracken, (RD) age 82 of Gulf Shores, AL passed away on November 19, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.  He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean (Phillips) McCracken; a daughter, Jeanny (Gilpin) and husband, Eddy of Salem, VA; a son, Richard and wife Dedra of Helena, AL; grandchildren Kyle (and Kellee) Gilpin, Kirk (and Kacy)...

Bruce Townley Hulse

Bruce Townley Hulse

Nov 17, 2016

Bruce Townley Hulse, 69, left this world for the next on November 17, 2016 after a short stint living near his family in Richmond, VA. He leaves behind two sons, Brian and Brad; two grandchildren, Rylan and Camryn Hulse; and many close loving friends too numerous to count. Bruce was born in Dayton, OH on October 31, 1947 but considered...

Lyman Waldo Phillips, Jr.

Lyman Waldo Phillips, Jr.

Nov 16, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Lyman Waldo Phillips, Jr., 85, died Wednesday, November 16, 2016, following an extended illness. Phil was born in Boston, Massachusetts on July 20, 1931. Phil, his wife, Anne, and their children lived in Brewton, Alabama, where he was very active in the First United Methodist Church, the Red Cross, the Boy Scouts, and the Brewton Arts Council.  He...

Conrad Delano Silcox

Conrad Delano Silcox

Nov 13, 2016

DAPHNESMSgt (retired) Conrad Delano Silcox finished his earthly journey on November 13, 2016.  He has gone to be reunited with the love of his life and best friend, Yvonne Holladay Silcox. He is survived by three children: Tab Silcox, the Smart One (Kim), Jeffrey Silcox, the Pretty One (Gianna) and Crystal Silcox Jeter, the Favorite.  Six grandchildren: Katie Silcox, Hampton...

Marcia Jan Miller

Marcia Jan Miller

Nov 12, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALAugust 7, 1931 – November 12, 2016 Marcia Jan Miller, departed this world for greater life on November 12, 2016 surrounded by her family. She graduated with the Murphy High School Class of 1949 as Jan Morrisette. On December 28, 1953 she married John Clement “Jack“ Miller and celebrated 60 cherished years of marriage cheering for the Alabama Crimson...

Helen Ruth (Hutchinson) Galanopoulos

Helen Ruth (Hutchinson) Galanopoulos

Nov 8, 2016

ROBERTSDALE, AL Helen Ruth (Hutchinson) Galanopoulos, age 76, a resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Mrs. Galanopoulos was preceded in death by her son, Richard Galanopoulos. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Danny Galanopoulos of Robertsdale; five sons, Danny (Danita) Galanopoulos of Loxley, Jimmy Galanopoulos of Michigan, Bobby Galanopoulos of Robertsdale, Ronnie (Suzie)...

Sue Driscoll

Sue Driscoll

Nov 7, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Sue Driscoll, age 78, died peacefully at her home on Monday, November 7th, 2016, in Fairhope, Alabama, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Sue was born on March 28th, 1938 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Paul and Kathryn Tatum. Sue grew up in Texas, along with her older brother Bob Tatum. She enjoyed going to dances with...

Jacqueline Marie Schauer

Jacqueline Marie Schauer

Nov 6, 2016

SCHAUER FOLEY, AL.Jacqueline Marie Schauer, a native of Indiana and a resident of Foley, AL., passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016. Preceded in death by her mother, Mary Girard, her biological father, Bill Campbell, her step-father Clyde Girard and half-brother David Girard. Jackie is survived by her husband Don; her two children, and their spouses; Tami and Mark Sims and...

Ronald David Hoover

Ronald David Hoover

Nov 6, 2016

DAPHNE Ronald David Hoover, age 86, a native of Bakersfield, CA. and a resident of Daphne passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016. Ronald was a proud veteran, he served his country during the Korean War.  He ran the space simulation chamber for TRW Space and Technology Group (Northrup-Grumman) for over 20 years. He is preceded in death by his beloved...

Barbara Kelley Sakellarides

Barbara Kelley Sakellarides

Nov 3, 2016

MONTROSE, AL Barbara Kelley Sakellarides, age 78, a native of Sumter County, AL, a former resident of York, AL, Huntsville, AL, and a current resident of Montrose, AL, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016, with family by her side. Barbara was a 2nd grade school teacher for many years. She is survived by her loving husband, George Sakellarides of Montrose,...

Edward Lee Cotten

Edward Lee Cotten

Oct 31, 2016

FOLEY, AL Edward Lee Cotten, age 80, a native of Arkansas, and a resident of Foley, AL passed away at home on, Monday, October 31, 2016. Edward was the Owner and operator of Eddie Cotten Motor Company in Texarkana, TX. Proceeded in death are children Randy Cotten and Shana Cotten. Survivors include his wife Bonnie Cotten of Foley,AL. Children: Rusty...

Homer Stanley Norris

Homer Stanley Norris

Oct 31, 2016

SPANISH FORT, ALHomer Stanley Norris; 93, died on Monday, October, 31, 2016 at Westminster Village in Spanish Fort, AL. Stan was born on March 18, 1923 in Erwin, TN to the late Charles Thomas Norris and Addie Mae Johnson Norris. He was preceded in death by his brothers Ed, Earl and Charles, sister, Love Tinker, and his wife of 61...

Marcia Ann Newton

Marcia Ann Newton

Oct 30, 2016

DAPHNE, ALMarcia Ann Newton, age 76, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016. Ms. Newton grew up in Miami Springs, FL, raised her children in Hollywood, FL, lived in Maryland, Oklahoma and Louisiana before retiring to Daphne, AL. Marcia attended Palm Beach Junior College. She worked as a flight attendant for more than 28 years for...

Bernard Busby Barnes

Bernard Busby Barnes

Oct 30, 2016

ORANGE BEACH Bernard Busby “B.B.” Barnes, age 82, a native of Frisco City and a resident of Orange Beach, died Sunday, October 30, 2016. B.B. was a veteran and served his country as a member of the Army National Guard.  He retired from Vanity Fair in Monroeville where he was a millworker/supervisor and worked part-time at Winn-Dixie in Orange Beach. ...

Jennifer Ann Johnson

Jennifer Ann Johnson

Oct 28, 2016

JOHNSON FOLEY, AL Jennifer Ann Johnson, age 58, a native of Melbourne, FL., and a resident of Foley, AL., passed away Friday, October 28, 2016. Survivors include her husband, James E. Johnson, two daughters; Andrea Lynn (Leon) Jones , Rachel Nicole (Daniel) Spear all of Foley, AL., grandchildren; Emmalee Marie Jones , Lena Rene Spear, two sisters; Jackie (Arte) Ferrell...

Colin Robert "Bob" Reason

Colin Robert "Bob" Reason

Oct 28, 2016

FAIRHOPE, AL Colin Robert “Bob” Reason, age 68, a native of England, former resident of Plano, TX and a current resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016. Bob retired after 30 years, from British Telecom. He was a passionate sailor and enjoyed spending time on his boat, the Andiamo, which is moored at the Eastern Shore Marina...

Preston Henry Sedlack

Preston Henry Sedlack

Oct 27, 2016

FAIRHOPE, ALInfant Preston Henry Sedlack, passed away on Thursday,October 27, 2016. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Joanna Sedlack of Fairhope, AL; one sister, Haley; two brothers, Kyle and Kylen; paternal grandmother, Faye Sedlack; paternal grandfather, Tracy Sedlack; maternal grandmother, Anna Gafford; maternal grandparents, Susan and Donald Dotson and other relatives. Graveside services and interment will be held...

Roy Cauldwell Gaston

Roy Cauldwell Gaston

Oct 27, 2016

LOXLEY, AL. Roy Cauldwell Gaston, age 93, a native of Bellville, AL., and a resident of Loxley, AL., passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016. Roy was a WWII Navy Veteran, a member of Our Lady Of The Gulf Catholic Church, 4th Degree Knight, Past Post Commander American Legion Post 99, and a volunteer at Ecumenical Ministries. Preceded in death by...

Earline Marshall van Aller “Dee Dee” Fitzhugh

Earline Marshall van Aller “Dee Dee” Fitzhugh

Oct 27, 2016

Earline Marshall van Aller “Dee Dee” Fitzhugh Dee Dee Fitzhugh was born in Mobile, Alabama, on January 21, 1949, to Hans van Aller Jr and Earline Marshall van Aller. Dee Dee graduated from Murphy High School in 1967, where she was voted Miss Panther Spirit. She attended Auburn University where she studied Clothing, Textiles and Art, and earned her B.A....

Rose Vredevelt

Rose Vredevelt

Oct 27, 2016

DAPHNE, AL Rose May Kelly Vredevelt, age 96, a native of Berkley, CA and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016. Miss Rose was a member of Daphne United Methodist church for 21 years. She was a Pink Lady with the Thomas Hospital Auxillary and a member and volunteer at the James P. Nix Center. While...