Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Fred Stanley Grantham
Nov 22, 2023
Fred Stanley Grantham, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the age of 88. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Preceding him in death was his wife, Jewel Grantham. His survivors include his daughters, Debra Averette, Catherine Pierce, Tammy Freeny (Paul), Jana Marie Peterson (Todd), and Sheryl Ann Miller; sons, Alan Grantham (Wanda), Fred...
William "Bill" Moore
Nov 21, 2023
Moore, William H William Harry Moore, “Deddy, PawPaw, Pop, Uncle Bill, Bill, Billy, Mr. Bill, Brother Bill, Mr. Moore” a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama walked into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the age of 86. After a month-long struggle to rehab a broken hip and a hard fought battle against Parkinson’s disease, he left...
Mary Deering Davis
Nov 20, 2023
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Mary Deering Davis, 85, of Foley, Alabama, formerly of Mobile, Alabama, died at 3:50pm Monday, November 20, 2023, at Waterford Carpenter’s Creek. Mary Davis was preceded in death by her parents, Helen Morris Barnes Mathews and Charles “Tip” Mathews; husband, Ronald Dewayne Davis; her sister Celita Burk; her nephew, Judson...
Carl Xavier Lipscomb
Nov 20, 2023
LIPSCOMB MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, AL Carl Xavier Lipscomb, age 85, a resident of Magnolia Springs, AL, passed away on November 20, 2023. Carl worked in construction and was considered a talented jack of all trades. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emanual and Lillie Lipscomb. Carl is survived by his brothers, Merylin Lipscomb of Magnolia Springs, AL, Irwin Lipscomb...
Rebecca Corn Kramer
Nov 20, 2023
Rebecca Corn Kramer, a native of Meridian, MS and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 81. She was a graduate of Meridian High School and Meridian Jr. College. She was past president of B.P.W., PTA and TOPS. She was a devoted Alabama football fan, and a loyal supporter of Veteran’s Organizations....
Christopher "Chris" Sawyer
Nov 19, 2023
SAWYER FOLEY, AL. Christopher Allen “Chris” Sawyer, Age 37, born in Georgia and a resident of Foley, Alabama passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Chris is preceded in death by his father, Richard Scott Sawyer. Survivors include his children, Taylor and Brayden Sawyer of Elberta, AL; mother, Robin Sikes of Foley, AL; two sisters, Amber Williamson of Foley, AL...
Vera Winifred Callaway
Nov 18, 2023
Mrs. Vera Winifred Callaway a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of 96. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Foley, AL. Vera worked for WHEP radio station for 30+ years She was preceded in death by her husband, John Callaway; two sons, Ferrin & Eugene Callaway; three sisters, and...
Anna Eleanor Kosek
Nov 16, 2023
Anna Eleanor Kosek, age 91, a resident of Macon, GA, passed away on November 16, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Velmania Schaller. Anna is survived by her four children, Cheryl Everett of Pensacola, FL, Linda Glattli of Gainesville, GA, Christine Carol Moss of Barnwell, AL, and Mike Kosek of Daphne, AL; 6 grandchildren, 10...
Bebe Lovell Busby
Nov 16, 2023
On November 16, 2023, the rains stopped, and Heaven opened with sunshine as our mother passed away from her battle with cancer. Bebe Lovell Busby, age 70, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away surrounded by her family. Preceding Bebe in death are her parents Gladys Yentsch Lovell Phillips and Morgan Anthony Lovell, Sr.; her brother-dear Don Allen Lovell and...
Ida Nancy Sawyer Nolte
Nov 13, 2023
Ida Nancy Sawyer Nolte, age 91, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, passed away peacefully at her home, Monday, November 13, 2023. Ida was a faithful member of Barnwell Baptist Church, and served diligently in many roles in the church, over the years, including church hostess, treasurer and she taught Sunday school for over 40 years. She was a loving and...
Catherine Barefield
Nov 13, 2023
Mrs. Catherine Barefield a resident of Fort Morgan AL, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023. Catherine was a wonderful mother, sister and wife and friend as well as an exceptional teacher who retired from Lafayette High School after 26 years of helping children with learning disabilities. She was a graduate of Louisiana State University and an avid Tigers fan living...
Robert Thomas Messett
Nov 12, 2023
Robert T. Messett 1934-2023 GULF SHORES, Ala. — Robert T. Messett, formerly of Warren, Ohio, died peacefully in his home on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Gulf Shores, Alabama, after a brief illness. He was born May 23, 1934, in Warren, Ohio. He and his wife, Patricia, retired to Gulf Shores in 1994. He was a member of Our Lady...
Byron Patton Rhodes
Nov 12, 2023
RHODES FOLEY, AL Byron Patton Rhodes, age 84, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away on November 12, 2023. Byron was a member of Foley United Methodist Church and an avid Alabama football fan. He was devoted to his family who he loved very much. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Rhodes; and his granddaughter,...
Lynda Lucille Blackwell
Nov 12, 2023
Lynda Lucille Blackwell, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devout Christian, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023. She was born on January 29, 1947, at Battle’s Wharf, Alabama, the beloved daughter of Albert (Ab) and Ruth Nelson. Lynda was the sixth of nine children, and her upbringing in a large family instilled in her the values of love, compassion,...
William Connely Walley
Nov 12, 2023
WALLEY BAY MINETTE, AL William Connely Walley, age 85, a native of Sand Hill, MS, and a resident of Bay Minette, AL passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at a local hospital surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Walley was the owner operator of Spanish Clipper Barber Shop for over fifty years, member of Spanish Fort Church of Christ where he...
Beth Ann Roden
Nov 11, 2023
Beth Ann Roden, age 48, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away on November 11, 2023. Beth was a native of Louisville, KY, and was raised in TN. She was a member of the VFW auxillary Post 5658. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon Roden. Beth is survived by her daughter, Chelsey (Devon Ross) Shadowens of Ashland...
Willis "Billy" Langley Brazil, III
Nov 11, 2023
Willis Langley “Billy” Brazil III, age 80, a lifelong resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. Mr. Brazil graduated from Fairhope High School in 1961 and attended college at Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL, and William Carey College in Hattiesburg, MS. Brazil was a career educator in Baldwin County Public Schools as a teacher, coach, and school administrator...
Maralyn Russell
Nov 11, 2023
RUSSELL SPANISH FORT, ALABAMA Maralyn Russell a resident of Spanish Fort, AL passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023. Maralyn was an active volunteer at the Cleveland House in Saraland, AL and volunteered with the Special Olympics and very active with special needs children. She was a great homemaker and cook. She was a loving mother and will be missed by...
Linda Patricia Hall Gleaves
Nov 11, 2023
Linda Patricia Hall Gleaves, 78, of Meridian, MS, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Fairhope Health and Rehab in Fairhope, AL. She was born June 22, 1945, in Point Clear, Alabama and was a long time native of Fairhope, AL. She graduated from Fairhope High School in 1963 and attended Montevallo University. She married her loving husband...
Daniel Walter Balzli
Nov 10, 2023
Daniel Walter Balzli Jr, age 88, of Daphne Alabama passed away Friday November 10th, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. Danny was born in Mobile, Alabama to Daniel and Marguerite Balzli. He was a graduate of McGill Institute and later studied Engineering and graduated from Auburn University before ultimately settling in Daphne, Alabama with his spouse of 60...