Obituaries

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

Will Darsey Carlton, Sr.

Will Darsey Carlton, Sr.

Dec 10, 2023

Will Darsey Carlton, Sr., a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born in Grapeland, TX. He was a US Navy veteran. He served on the USS Uvalde AKA 88 from 1955 – 1959 and on the USS Lafayette SSBN-616 from 1962- 1969. His accomplishments include the Paul Harris fellow...

Michael Charles

Michael Charles

Dec 9, 2023

Michael Charles a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away peacefully December 9, 2023 at the age of 93. He was at home with his beloved wife, Judy, son Michael and daughter-in-law Sarah by his side. He was born March 20, 1930 (first day of Spring) in New York to parents Michael and Mae Fischetti. He was preceded in death by...

Willie Joshua Young, Jr.

Willie Joshua Young, Jr.

Dec 9, 2023

Mr. Willie Joshua Young, Jr, affectionately known as Top, was born on June 22,1939, a resident of Loxley, AL, was called home on December 9,2023. He was the son of the late Willie, Sr. and Sarah Young. He was a faithful member of Shrine of the Holy Cross Catholic Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his...

JoAnn Pearson Glasscock

JoAnn Pearson Glasscock

Dec 9, 2023

JoAnn Glasscock, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a member of 3 Circle Church and loved being an active member of the Fairhope Community for the past twenty years. Preceding her in death was her husband, Richard Glasscock and grandsons, Rob and Ryan Glasscock. She is survived by...

Alan Christopher Prine

Alan Christopher Prine

Dec 7, 2023

Alan Christopher Prine, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the age of 43. He was a graduate of Springhill College and a U.S. Marine. He loved the water, fishing and disc golf. Alan will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, and a loyal friend. Alan is survived by his mother, Jeanette...

Joshua Cain Kleback

Joshua Cain Kleback

Dec 6, 2023

KLEBACK FOLEY, ALABAMA Joshua Cain Kleback, age 29, and a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on December 6, 2023. Joshua was a loving son, father, cousin, and uncle. He was a US Army Veteran and a level two blackbelt Taekwondo instructor. Preceding him in death are his grandfather, Ron Nardell, and grandparents, Kenneth and Susan Kleback. Joshua is survived...

Thomas Carl Cotten

Thomas Carl Cotten

Dec 6, 2023

COTTEN DAPHNE, AL Thomas Carl Cotten, age 72, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Thomas was a U. S. Coast Guard Veteran. He loved to hunt and fish, and was an excellent photographer. Preceded in death by a son, Forrest Cotten, parents Julius and Alberta Cotten, and a sister, Karla Burnet. He is survived by...

Linda Godard

Linda Godard

Dec 3, 2023

Linda Stevens Godard September 5, 1942 - December 3, 2023 Linda Stevens Godard, a resident of Bon Secour, Alabama, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 3rd• 2023. She had been challenged by an infection in recent weeks and had fought valiantly to overcome health issues in recent years. Linn was born September 5th, 1942 in...

James Edward Bice

James Edward Bice

Dec 3, 2023

James Edward Bice, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at the age of 81. Preceding him in death are his parents, Clifford and Madeline Bice; grandchild, Chelsie Whaley and great grandchild, Emily Mayzes. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elaine Bice of Fairhope; daughters, Pamela Pope (Adam), Donna DiMartino (Michael), and Jamie...

William "Donnie" Donald Mixson

William "Donnie" Donald Mixson

Dec 1, 2023

William Donald “Donnie” Mixson, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023, at the age of 67. Preceding him in death was his wife, Garril. He is survived by his children, Melissa Mixson of Mobile, Samantha (Jay) Cook of Pensacola, Kelly Cramer of Fairhope and Jacob Mixson, also of Fairhope; ten grandchildren; sisters, Donna Davis of Seminole,...

Laura Dean Reinhardt

Laura Dean Reinhardt

Dec 1, 2023

REINHARDT ELBERTA, ALABAMA Laura Dean Reinhardt, age 82, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away on December 1, 2023. Laura was a member of Day Break Methodist Church in Miflin, an avid quilter, and a frequent visitor of Windcreek Casino. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Grant Reinhardt; son, Grant “Ed” Reinhardt; and parents, William...

Mildred Eloise Taylor

Mildred Eloise Taylor

Nov 29, 2023

TAYLOR DAPHNE, AL. Mildred Eloise Middleton Taylor, Age 91, a native of Loxley, AL and a resident of Daphne, AL., passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Mrs. Taylor was the wife of the late Rev. Gerald Wayne Taylor, Sr. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Mrs. Taylor was also an active member...

The Reverend Lonnie B. Byrd

The Reverend Lonnie B. Byrd

Nov 28, 2023

The Reverend Lonnie B. Byrd, 84, of Fairhope, Alabama, met his Savior face-to-face surrounded by his family members on November 28, 2023. He is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Beverley Shepherd Byrd; daughters, Mona Crawford (Mickey), Tina Dearborn (Danny), and Lonette Kidwell (Wes); grandchildren, Ariel Crawford Baxter (Leo), Gary Lee Hendrickson (Megan), Joshua Dearborn, Gabrielle Crawford Peel (Ken),...

Vance Edward McCrory

Vance Edward McCrory

Nov 28, 2023

Vance Edward McCrory of Fairhope, Alabama, died on November 28, 2023. He was 82. He is survived by his brother Gary, son Davis, daughter Beth (Ken) Robbins, and sons Bart (Ginny) and Daniel (Lauren), and grandchildren Kendra and Lauren Robbins, Virginia and Ward McCrory, and Maris, Davis, Mac, Norah, and Amos McCrory, and many other relatives and friends. He was...

Susan Renee Anderson

Susan Renee Anderson

Nov 28, 2023

Susan Renee Anderson, age 54, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. She was a hardworking loving mother and grandmother and was kind to everyone. Susan is survived by her children, Robby (Bethany Silcox) Graham of Robertsdale, AL, and Kasey “Sissy” Anderson of Elberta, AL; grandchildren, Camden and Landon; mother of her grandchildren, Samantha Johnson;...

Juanita Fannie Parker

Juanita Fannie Parker

Nov 27, 2023

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Juanita Parker passed away on 11/27/2023 in Shawnee. Kansas.  A long-time resident of Foley, Alabama, she relocated to Kansas to be near family. Juanita was a homemaker and seamstress while raising her three girls, as her husband served in the U.S. Navy. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and First Presbyterian Church of Foley....

Barry Levon Fulford

Barry Levon Fulford

Nov 27, 2023

Barry L. Fulford (70) of Fairhope, Alabama February 20, 1953-November 27, 2023. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Barry Fulford, born in Geneva Alabama. He grew up in Panama City, Florida and graduated from Bay High School. Shortly after high school he moved to Fairhope, Alabama where he began working for Riviera Utilities. He later retired as the...

Haley Denise Williams

Haley Denise Williams

Nov 24, 2023

Haley Denise Williams, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023, at the age of 34. Haley was a graduate of Fairhope High School. She spent her life as a devoted caregiver and recently enrolled in Pharmacy Tech School. Haley was preceded in death by her mother, Amantha Williams. She is survived by her father, Johnnie...

Charles Robert Hastings

Charles Robert Hastings

Nov 23, 2023

CHARLES ROBERT HASTINGS JANUARY 25, 1952 – NOVEMBER 23, 2023 Charles “Bob” Robert Hastings, 71, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away peacefully Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023, with his family by his side. He was a native of the Pine Grove community near Bay Minette, Alabama. Bob was a retired Conservation Enforcement Officer Area Lieutenant of the Marine Resources...

James Franklin Parker

James Franklin Parker

Nov 23, 2023

James Franklin Parker, a lifelong resident of Bon Secour, Alabama passed away peacefully November 23, 2023 at the age of 88. He was at home with his wife of 69 years as they would have it no other way. He was born February 20, 1935 to David F. Parker and Hazel Nelson Parker. He leaves a legacy of hard work,...