Obituaries

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

Stoney Morris

Stoney Morris

Jul 13, 2015

KINGSTREE, SC. Stoney Morris, age 67, a native of Florida and a resident of Kingstree, SC., passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. Mr. Morris was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. Stoney is survived by his son, Stoney “Billy” Morris of Bay Minette, one sister, Sara Tyler of Kingstree, SC.; one brother, Randall Earl Yearwood of Florence, SC.; one granddaughter, Lilly...

Florence L Grimes

Florence L Grimes

Jul 12, 2015

Florence L. Grimes, age 73, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015.  She retired from the City of Fairhope and was a member of Barnwell Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, Glen Grimes, Jr and Paul Grimes; sisters, Connie King and Karen Harrison; brothers, Joe Harrison and Tim Harrison all of Fairhope; granddaughter, Brittany Michelle...

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...

Barbara Ann Bodiford

Barbara Ann Bodiford

Jul 12, 2015

DAPHNE, AL Barbara Ann Bodiford, age 72, a native of Valdosta, GA., and a longtime resident of Daphne, AL passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. She was a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church, Daphne, AL. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, L. C. and Audrey Rumph; brother, Hollis Rumph and sister, Sue Tyner. She is survived by...

Ollie Rix Threadgill,Jr.

Ollie Rix Threadgill,Jr.

Jul 12, 2015

FAIRHOPE Ollie Rix Threadgill, Jr. of Fairhope passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. Rix was born on November 5, 1941, in Mobile, son of the late Ollie Rix Sr. and Isabel Henderson Threadgill. He taught for more than 30 years at Fairhope High School and served as a lay pastor at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Mobile for over 20 years....

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...

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...

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...

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...