Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Viola Berniece “Bea” (Ketring) Worch
Nov 9, 2023
Viola Berniece “Bea” (Ketring) Worch, died on November 9, 2023, at the age of 95 years in Fairhope, AL. She was born to Ethel (Thorpe) and Everett Ketring on August 21, 1928, in Arba, IN. She was the 8th of 10 children. After graduating from Spartanburg High School in 1946, she worked at Crosley Shelvador. She married Robert Eugene on...
Stephen Paul Schwartzer
Nov 9, 2023
Stephen Paul Schwartzer, age 74, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 8:35 PM at USA University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. He was born on January 20, 1949, and grew up with a passion for golf, which he started playing at the young age of three. Stephen went on to become a successful PGA golfer and won numerous tournaments...
George Manford Godwin, Jr.
Nov 9, 2023
Knowing compassion comes from understanding. Understanding comes from experience. Experience comes with either exuberant triumph or unspeakable pain and sorrow[TC1] . George M. Godwin died on November 9, 2023, the day we had to let our hero go. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Ann R. Godwin; daughter, Theresa Chisolm (Jayson), sons, Kevin Godwin (Michelle), and...
Marie "Beth" Dorgan Shultz
Nov 7, 2023
Marie (Beth) Dorgan Shultz passed away on Tuesday, November 7, at her home in Daphne, AL. She was born November 23, 1955, to the late Mary Theresa and John Dorgan, Sr. at the old Providence Hospital in Mobile, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her brother Patrick (Joan) Dorgan, and brothers-in-law Rex Edwards and...
Betty Ruth Thompson
Nov 6, 2023
Betty Ruth Thompson, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at the age of 81. She loved the beach and bowling. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by children, Kimberly Thompson and Jeffrey Thompson. Her survivors include her children, Angela Busby (Chad), Michelle Thompson of Fairhope, Mark Thompson (Laurie) of...
Robert "Bobby" Edward Brock
Nov 6, 2023
Robert Edward (Bobby) Brock, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama died on November 6, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Mary Lucie Carmichael Brock; sons, Mike Brock (Tammy), Jim Brock (Ted), and Davis Brock (Mary Elizabeth); grandchildren, Michael Brock (Megan), Rollins Brock, Blythe Brock Mays (Teddy), Weston Brock, Hollon Brock; and great grandchildren, James Brock and...
Charles Walter Wilson
Nov 6, 2023
Charles Walter Wilson, age 91 of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away surrounded by his family on November 6, 2023. Born and raised in Spanish Fort, Charles married the love of his life, Jean Wilson in 1954. Charles is an Atomic Veteran and proudly served his Country with the Navy from 1948-1952. During this time, he was stationed in the Pacific...
Curtis and Alice Williamson
Nov 5, 2023
Curtis and Alice Williamson, residents of Fairhope for 61 years passed away over the weekend at the ages for 88 and 85. Curtis was a U.S. Navy veteran, employed at Gaston Ford for over 30 years and a professional "piddler". Alice was a devoted, loving, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and incredible cook. Curt and Alice were survived by their...
Joseph Lee Hamric
Nov 5, 2023
HAMRIC SPANISH FORT, AL Joe Lee Hamric, age 92, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2023. Preceded in death by his wife, Myrna Jean Sawyer. He is survived by his children, Joey and Tina Hamric, Mark and Kim Hamric, Paul Hamric and Pam Hamric and Troy Nettles; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and...
Dana Diane Hartsell
Nov 5, 2023
HARTSELL EIGHT MILE, AL. Dana Diane Hartsell, Age 66 born in Mobile, AL and a resident of Eight Mile, AL., passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She is survived by her fiancé, Roscoe DeWayne Cochran of Eight Mile, AL; one son, Robert Vearl (Joni) Ayres of Bay Minette, AL; one daughter, Cynthia Marie (Jeremiah) Williams of Bay Minette, AL;...
John Henry Theis
Nov 4, 2023
THEIS John H. Theis, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on November 4th, 2023 at the age of 87. He is preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Mary Theis; his brothers, Phil, Jim, Mike and Tom. John is survived by his children, John (Cherie) Theis, Daniel Theis, Kathleen Cannedy and Rozanne Rogers; his grandchildren, Beth Ivy, Todd...
Peter Joseph Palughi, Jr.
Nov 3, 2023
Peter Joseph Palughi Jr., age 56, succumbed to a long illness on November 3, 2023. He was a native of Mobile, born on September 9th, 1967 to Cynthia (Rumpanos) Palughi and Peter. J. Palughi Sr. Peter graduated from McGill-Toolen and the University of South Alabama. He earned his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law Oklahoma but returned...
Anne Macpherson Prince
Nov 2, 2023
Anne Macpherson Prince, 85, died peacefully in her Battles Wharf, Alabama home Thursday, November 2, 2023, surrounded by family. She was born January 27, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama, the oldest of four children to John Ritchie Macpherson and the former Marion Acker. Enrolled in the Mobile City school system, she was a gifted student who was allowed to skip the...
Margaret June Nelson
Nov 2, 2023
Margaret June Nelson, born July 12, 1935, to Carl J. and Albena L. Wright, passed away on November 2, 2023. She married Robert D. Nelson on August 19, 1955. She was a military wife for the first 18 years she was married. In 1974 she went to work at Holland Pharmacy for Mr. Dukes and worked there until 1993 when...
Nancy Leah Nelson
Nov 2, 2023
Nancy Leah Nelson, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Nelson Jr. Nancy is survived by her sons, Billy Nelson of Daphne, Darrell Nelson of Charlotte, NC and Tracy (Sonja) Nelson of Mobile, AL; sister, Linda (Rob) Moren of Dallas, TX;...
Sherard Fleetwood Hollinger, Jr.
Oct 31, 2023
Sherard Fleetwood Hollinger, Jr., a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherard and Mary Hollinger and a brother, Frank Hollinger. He is survived by his wife, Fran Hollinger; daughter, Beth Huggins; sons, Fleet Hollinger and Adam Hollinger, all of Fairhope; grandchildren, Courtney Foster...
Larry Armstrong
Oct 31, 2023
In Loving Memory of Larry Armstrong Larry Armstrong, a beloved father, husband, and friend, passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born on October 22, 1944, to Ward and Evelyn Armstrong. Larry touched the lives of many with his unwavering kindness, infectious laughter, and love for the simple joys in life. Larry was not...
James Richard Daws, Jr
Oct 31, 2023
DAWS FOLEY, ALABAMA James “Jim” Richard Daws, Jr., born in Birmingham, Alabama and a resident of Foley, Alabama passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at a local hospital. Jim was an U.S. Army Veteran. He loved the water, especially fishing and crabbing. He was also an avid collector. He is survived by his significant other, Lori Patterson of Foley,...
Larry D. Haney
Oct 31, 2023
Larry D. Haney, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the age of 78. He was an avid Alabama fan. He is survived by his wife, “Babs”; stepchildren, Stuart Maitland Smith (Lorrain Walsh), Andrew Smith and Heidi; step grandchildren; friends, Jim and Kathie Whitson of Fairhope; his fur baby, Oliver; daughter-in-law, Ann Marie Richardson; Brothers...
Barry Wayne Lackey
Oct 29, 2023
Barry Wayne Lackey, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away October 29, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, friend, an avid lover of music, and he was always making people laugh. Barry’s favorite saying was “Life is good.” He was preceded in death by his parents, Langston David Lackey and Bobbie Sue Arnold; and brother, Sonny Lackey. Barry...