Obituaries

Nov 18, 2022

Beverly Jean “BeBee” Givan was born at home on September 28, 1958 in Conway, Arkansas to Frank and Nita Givan. Beverly had a long and hard battle with diabetes and renal failure. She was so strong, and had been on dialysis for 20 years. She said she was beyond tired and ready to go home to be with her Father...

Nov 17, 2022

Michael Thomas Willett, age 48, a resident of Loxley, AL, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael A. Willett. He is survived by his wife, CeCe Cramton Willett; son, Michael Willett, II; daughter, Mackenzie Yeomans; grandchildren, Ivey and Hayes; mother, Donna Brantley, step mother, Mary Willett; brother, Daniel Willett (Kira), niece, Zoey...

Nov 17, 2022

Gregory Dwayne McCoy, age 51, a resident of Robertsdale, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Gregory was a former lineman for the City of Fairhope, currently employed at Pallet One. He was an avid pool player and loved to sing, play softball and baseball. Gregory was proud to be an all-girl dad. He is survived by his wife, Debra Vaughn...

Nov 16, 2022

Captain Sammy Reese Nelson, age 72, resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022. Sammy spent 35 years in the offshore industry as a vessel captain. He was a devoted family man, along with being an avid outdoorsman. Sammy was preceded in death by his parents, Hartley and Ethel Nelson, Sr., and his siblings. Sammy is survived by...

Nov 16, 2022

Geraldine Wall Murray, age 91, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully at Thomas Hospital on November 16, 2022. She was born January 28, 1931 in Gillsburg, MS to Hollis Lee Wall and Addie May Easley Wall. She married William Dewey Murray April 24, 1950. As he served as an educator in multiple Southern Baptist colleges, she made her...

Nov 15, 2022

Jean Elizabeth Clolinger, age 84, a native and resident of Jackson, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Buster and Annie Laurie Joiner; husbands, George Clolinger, Ed Patrick, Billy Sears; daughter, Mona Patrick; and her brother, Max Joiner Mrs. Clolinger is survived by her son, Terry Sears (Georgia); grandchildren, Laurie Stanky (Kyle),...

Nov 15, 2022

Nov 14, 2022

Barbara Jean Sanders, age 90, a native of Atlanta, GA and a long-time resident of Fairhope, Alabama, died November 14, 2022. Mrs. Sanders was predeceased by her husband William B. Sanders. Survivors include: 2 daughters, Patrice (Roger) Collins and Suzanne (Herbert) McKee and one grandchild, Nathan William Collins. Funeral service will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, November 19, 2022, from...

Nov 14, 2022

Electa Marian Metzger Harmon, age 69, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family on November 14, 2022, after an extended struggle with dementia. A Point Clear native, Electa loved life and all the beauty that it held. She relished her simple childhood, whether enjoying a carefree ride on her horse...

Nov 14, 2022

Bill was born in Oxnard, California and grew up in in Riverside California. In following his early interest in things biological he earned a degree in veterinary medicine at Iowa State University, a master’s degree in veterinary pathology at Washington State, and PhD, in pathology from the University of Wisconsin. Interspersed within that period was a 3-year stint in the...

Nov 8, 2022

Billy Earl “Bill” Pipkin died peacefully on November 8th with family by his side. Bill was born on May 20th 1938, in Goodway, Alabama to Earl Herman Pipkin and Annie Mae Brake Pipkin. The oldest of the surviving siblings, he walked many miles of cotton rows to help his parents and family in rural Monroe County. He continued through school...

Nov 8, 2022

Daniel Toliver Chatwood, Jr., age 83, resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and closest friends. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Toliver and Sue Chatwood; and his brother, David Chatwood. Dan is survived by his daughters, Rebecca (Reggie) Lancaster of Tuscaloosa, Rachel (Skip) Neal of Fairhope; son, Daniel T. Chatwood, III of Fairhope;...

Nov 7, 2022

Lisa Marie Thacker, age 70, a resident of Lillian, Alabama, passed away November 7, 2022. Lisa was a member of First Baptist Church of Lillian and retired from the Financial Department of the Civil Service. She loved Southern Gospel music. She was preceded in death by her parents Alton Guy Ogden II and Marjorie R. Ogden Grant, brother, Alton Guy...

Nov 6, 2022

Joan Fasanello, age 89, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. Joan was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. She was a former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roslindale, Massachusetts. Joan was preceded in death by her husband, John Baptist Fasanello, Jr. Joan is survived by her children, Debra Weafer of Plainville,...

Nov 6, 2022

Cheryl Lee Bentley Lamb, 55 a resident of Concore, TX passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 in her home after an intense battle with breast cancer. Cheryl was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. She was kind to all and although she had many trials throughout her life, she carried strength in a way that was admirable by...

Nov 5, 2022

Rodney Ray Dowling, 57, left his earthly home for his next journey on November 5, 2022. He was born on August 2, 1965 in Elwood, IN to Raymond Dowling and Darlene Dowler (Gunn). He joined the Indiana National Guard in 1985 until his retirement in 2009. Rodney was the life of the party everywhere he went. His stories and laughter...

Nov 5, 2022

Nov 5, 2022

Harold Walter Miller, Jr., 81, a resident of Daphne, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022. Services will be held at a later date.

Nov 3, 2022

George L. Ellis, Jr., age 80, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ellis was a U. S. Army Veteran. He worked at Scott Paper company and Kimberly-Clark for 27 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris E. Ellis and his second...

Nov 3, 2022

Charles Folkes, age 88, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022.

Charles served in various churches throughout Alabama as a pastor, administrator, and outreach leader. He lived his life loving people and fulfilling his calling to serve his Savior and lead others to Him.

Charles is survived by his wife, Janice Folkes of Daphne; daughters, Joy...