Obituaries

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

Michael Motyka

Michael Motyka

Jul 12, 2015

Michael John Motyka, age 57, a resident of Wheaton, IL passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. He was a graduate of McGill-Toolen High School; graduated from Loyola University with a BS in Marketing where he was a men’s soccer team captain and coach for the women’s team. He worked for 30 years in the sugar & sweetener industries. Michael is...

Lillian "Lillie" Grace Bartle

Lillian "Lillie" Grace Bartle

Jul 8, 2015

DAPHNE Lillian “Lillie” Grace Bartle, age 16, a native of Atlanta, GA., and a resident of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015. She is preceded in death by grandfather Ray Bartle and her aunt Lisa Bartle. She leaves to cherish her memory, her parents, Chuck and Margy Bartle; sister, Maisie Bartle; brother, Jesse Bartle all of Daphne; maternal grandparents,...

James "Bill" William Goodloe, Jr.

James "Bill" William Goodloe, Jr.

Jul 6, 2015

James William “Bill” Goodloe , Jr. a prominent Mobile attorney and public servant, died Monday at his home in Point Clear. He was seventy-two.         He was born in Mobile of James William Goodloe and Marie Marechal Murphy Goodloe and attended Old Shell Road School before graduating from Murphy High School (named for his grandfather) in1960. He was a member of...

Kenneth Bryant

Kenneth Bryant

Jul 4, 2015

Kenneth Vernon Bryant, age 70, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Bryant of Fairhope; children, Patric Quinney (Donna) of Huntsville, AL, Helen Dennis (Rion) of Maryland, Carolyn Bolden (Michael), Walter J. White (Tiffani), Melissa Reed (Michael), and William White (Trinity) all of Fairhope, step-daughter, Rita Choula (Alex)...

Lori "Lil-Bit" Sheldon

Lori "Lil-Bit" Sheldon

Jul 1, 2015

Lori Jean Sheldon, “Lil-Bit”, age 56, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Sheldon III; step son, Edwin A. Sheldon, IV of Mobile; step daughter, Alisa Rose Sheldon of Lubbock, TX; brothers, Robert Deveau of Strafford, CT and Phillip Deveau of Norfork, CT. A Celebration of Lori’s life will...

James Roland Mason

James Roland Mason

Jun 29, 2015

ORANGE BEACH, AL James Roland Mason, age 72, a resident of Orange Beach, AL, a native of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Titus and Sarah Mason, and sister, Nancy Elizabeth Wolfe. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Gordon Mason; children, Pamela Mason Thornton, Jon Zachary Mason, Adam Kennedy...

Beverly Jean Mayhugh Isbell

Beverly Jean Mayhugh Isbell

Jun 29, 2015

DAPHNE Beverly Jean Mayhugh Isbell, born in New Orleans, LA on September 29, 1937 and made her home in Daphne, AL. She went home to be with her Lord, on the twenty-ninth of June. Beverly was a member of Daphne Baptist Church and committed to serving her Lord for many years. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Mamie...

Robert Gary Brantley

Robert Gary Brantley

Jun 28, 2015

Robert Gary Brantley, 59, beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on June 28, 2015, at a healthcare facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana. A native of Daphne, Alabama, Robert had, for the past 20 years, called Lake Charles, Louisiana his home, where he resided with his beloved wife, Dee (nee Donnelly) Brantley. Robert was a merchant...

Malcolm James Babb, Sr.

Malcolm James Babb, Sr.

Jun 22, 2015

BABB SILVERHILL, AL Malcolm James Babb, Sr. age 89, a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015. He is survived by his children, Thomas G. Babb, Cissy Dionne (Raymond), Paul Babb (Martha), Jimmy Babb (Laura), and Mary Phillips (Otis); eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren; brother, Harry Leonard (Christine) and sister, Dorothy Jane Pileggi. The family will receive...

John "Ski" Florkiewicz

John "Ski" Florkiewicz

Jun 21, 2015

John “Ski” Florkiewicz, age 80, a native of Staten Island, NY and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed Sunday, June 21, 2015. Ski and his wife Carolyn met while he was a Naval Cadet in Pensacola and is a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a Seargent in New York City Police Department, retired in 1983. Ski was a past Commodore...

Jessie Nelson Bishop

Jessie Nelson Bishop

Jun 20, 2015

FAIRHOPE Jessie Nelson Bishop, age 50, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. Jessie was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Childress and father, Melvin Nelson. She is survived by her husband, James Carl Bishop; children, Stephen Claude Brantley (Dana Jo), Misty Lynn Wilks (Domingo), Jessica Lynn Nelson; grandchildren, Taylor Dayne, Jolie-Jayde, Deacon Jaymz. Domingo, Jr,...

Macie Singley McIlwain

Macie Singley McIlwain

Jun 18, 2015

Macie Singley McIlwain, age 93, a longtime resident of Saraland, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015. She was a member of College Park Baptist Church. Macie worked at Gayfers for 20 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, T. Stanley McIlwain. She is survived by her daughters, Nedra Duffy of Silver Springs, MD, Beth Bass of Fairhope,...

Don Johnson

Don Johnson

Jun 17, 2015

FAIRHOPE, AL Don Johnson, age 74, formerly of York, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; son, Eric; two grandsons, Grayson and Chandler; brothers, Kenneth Johnson and his wife Linda, and Ronnie Johnson; nieces and nephews. A...

Harold Alfred Bowron, Jr.

Harold Alfred Bowron, Jr.

Jun 16, 2015

FAIRHOPE Harold Alfred Bowron, Jr., age 87, died on June 16, 2015. He was a native and resident of Birmingham, Alabama for 72 years before retiring to Fairhope, Alabama with his wife of 60 years, Anne Isaacs Bowron. He was an accomplished Navy pilot. After leaving the Navy he completed his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University and continued on to...

Joseph "Joe" Bullock

Joseph "Joe" Bullock

Jun 15, 2015

Joseph Patrick Bullock, age 51, of Loxley, Alabama passed away on June 15, 2015 from kidney cancer. Joe was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Louis and Theresa Bullock on March 11, 1964. He was the last of nine siblings and called himself the tie-breaker having 4 wonderful older brothers and four loving older sisters. In 1982 he graduated from Bishop...

Billie "Sue" Woodard

Billie "Sue" Woodard

Jun 13, 2015

Billie “Sue” Woodard, age 67, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015. After retiring from the Emperor Clock Company with 30 years of service. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family, traveling and sewing. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Fairhope and an active member in Johnston-Beech Sunday school class. She...

Shirley Ann Kerr

Shirley Ann Kerr

Jun 12, 2015

Shirley Ann Kerr, Age 84, a native of Detroit, MI and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, James William Kerr and a daughter, Pamela Ann Tank. Survivors include a son, Roger (Linda) Heierman of Macomb, MI; a daughter, Patricia Carolyn (David) Hagan of Oregon; three grandchildren;...

Hazel Ann Helton

Hazel Ann Helton

Jun 12, 2015

HELTON PERDIDO BEACH Hazel Ann (Parker) Helton slipped away peacefully into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Friday, June 12, 2015. “Miss Hazel” is survived by her husband and best friend of 56 years Martin Helton, Jr. of Perdido Beach, AL. Her four children, Doug Helton of Perdido Beach, AL., Kathy Helton Danielson of Bastrop, TX., Tessie Helton-Carrel of...

Preston Michael Merchant

Preston Michael Merchant

Jun 12, 2015

MERCHANT ELBERTA, AL Preston Michael Merchant, age 40, a resident of Elberta, AL., passed away Friday, June 12, 2015. Survivors include his parents, Tommy (Helen) Merchant of Elberta, AL., Bobbie Jean (John) Hartman of Loxley, one brother, T. J. Merchant of Fairhope, AL., one sister, Angela Merchant of Elberta, AL., his children, Kayla Merchant of Brewton, Josh Merchant of Foley,...

Frances Yeager Rollin

Frances Yeager Rollin

Jun 11, 2015

Frances Yeager Rollin, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. Frances was a member of the Church of Christ Scientist, owner and manager of Rollin Square Consignment Store in Fairhope and she also owned and managed business properties in Robertsdale. She is preceded in death by husbands, Sam Adkins and Don Rollin. She is...

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