Obituaries

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

Edward Michael Klinske, Jr.

Edward Michael Klinske, Jr.

Mar 23, 2022

Edward Michael Klinske, Jr. of Gulf Shores, Alabama, age 89 passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Ed was born on September 18, 1932, in Plymouth, MI, the son of Edward and Marianna (Schmidt) Klinske. Ed graduated from Plymouth High School in 1950. He proudly served in the US Navy from 1950-1953 where he attended the US Fleet Sonar School...

Dorothy Jane Jensen

Dorothy Jane Jensen

Mar 23, 2022

Dorothy Jane Jensen, age 78, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Dorothy was a passionate volunteer, serving with suicide prevention, hospice care, and cancer clinics in Michigan. She was an avid boater and a talented seamstress.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Ronald L. Jensen; her loving children, Arnold R. and Meiling Xu Jensen...

John Stroman Hayden

John Stroman Hayden

Mar 22, 2022

John Stroman Hayden, age 62, a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away March 22, 2022.

John was a native of Jacksonville, FL, and resided in Orange Beach, AL since he retired in 2016. John grew up in Mobile, AL, and graduated from Davidson High School. John was a 1982 graduate of Auburn University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering....

Patricia Ann McKenzie

Patricia Ann McKenzie

Mar 21, 2022

Patricia Ann McKenzie, age 80 a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022. Patricia grew up in Lyons, Nebraska and has many fond memories there. Patricia was married to her loving husband, Paul Emmette McKenzie, 51 years before he preceded her in death along with their son, Richard McKenzie. Patricia is survived by her sons, Scott (Ashley)...

Yantis E. Stafford, Jr.

Yantis E. Stafford, Jr.

Mar 21, 2022

Yantis E. Stafford, Jr., age 76, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. Yantis was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dorothy Stafford, and his brother, Jimmy Stafford. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Mezo Stafford; children, Kevin Stafford, Little Buddy Stafford (Misti), Sondra Hinote (Jay) and Timmy Stafford (Tia); eight grandchildren;...

Marie "Ree Ree" Andrews McConnell-Perkins

Marie "Ree Ree" Andrews McConnell-Perkins

Mar 19, 2022

While she was sleeping, her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, gently took Marie’s hand and led her home. Marie was a native Mobilian and has lived in Fairhope for the past 18 years. Marie was the president and owner of Marie McConnell Realty with offices in Mobile and Baldwin County, and it has been said that she broke the “glass...

Melody Marie Taylor

Melody Marie Taylor

Mar 19, 2022

Melody Marie Morris Taylor, age 34, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Melody was a graduate of Foley High School and lifetime Girl Scout. She loved camping, traveling, and Mardi Gras.

She is survived by her loving husband, Chris Taylor; her adored sons Mason and Gabe; her parents, Jr. & Rosie Morris; brother, Aubrey (Amy)...

McChyne Bishop

McChyne Bishop

Mar 18, 2022

McChyne Bishop, age 94, a resident of Silverhill, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022. McChyne was preceded in death by wife, Wilma Pauline Bishop; sisters, Addie Havel, Mildred Campbell; brother, Otto Bishop. McChyne is survived by his son, Kenneth Bishop of Silverhill, daughter, Darlene Rockwell (Ricky) of Silverhill; brother, Floyd Bishop of Fairhope; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 5...

Joyce A Chase

Joyce A Chase

Mar 17, 2022

Joyce A. Chase, age 83, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Joyce was a native of the Chicago area. She was a long time accountant with the FDIC. After Joyce retired, she moved to Foley, AL. Joyce was a big proponent of education, the disadvantaged, and supporting their efforts to get ahead. Joyce enjoyed...

Helen Jones Gomillion

Helen Jones Gomillion

Mar 17, 2022

Helen Jones Gomillion, age 79, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022. Helen is a former Queen Mother of the Shady Ladies Red Hat Society. She was a member of the Baldwin Senior Travelers Club. Helen was also a member of the Bunko Club and Canasta Club. Helen is survived by her husband, Ollie Gomillion of...

Jerry Kathryn Pumphrey

Jerry Kathryn Pumphrey

Mar 16, 2022

Jerry Kathryn Pumphrey, age 85, a resident of Summerdale, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Summerdale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Pumphrey. She is survived by her sons, Steven (Ann) Pumphrey, Silverhill, and Mark (Karen) Pumphrey, Foley; grandchildren, Eric (Christy), Ryan (Betsy) and Megan Skinner; 7...

James "Floyd" Hamil

James "Floyd" Hamil

Mar 16, 2022

James Floyd Hamil, age 84, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Floyd was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Smith Hamil; twin brother, William Boyd Hamil; sister, Dean Hamil Colley; parents, Johnny Dee Hamil and Ressie Mackey Hamil. Floyd is survived by his children, Jason Keith Hamil (Lori) of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Anthony Kelvin Hamil...

Richard Joseph Mueller

Richard Joseph Mueller

Mar 16, 2022

Richard Joseph Mueller, 79, a resident of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Richard was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa. His parents were Alice and Julius Mueller. He was a member of The Sacred Heart Church. He graduated from St. Edmund High School in 1960. He went to Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin for three years for Journalism and History...

Birdie Katherine Barnes Kohoutek

Birdie Katherine Barnes Kohoutek

Mar 15, 2022

Katherine Kohoutek, a native of Patton Chapel, Alabama, and longtime resident of Fairhope, died at home Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, James E. and Ruby P. Barnes, and her son, Charlie J. Kohoutek, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Charlie J. Kohoutek; daughters, JoAnn Styron and Charlene (Frank) Henning;...

Dorothy Mae Medynski

Dorothy Mae Medynski

Mar 15, 2022

Dorothy Mae Medynski, age 94, a former resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Medynski, her son, Ronald G. Stratis, her parents, Ralph and Florence Rice, her sister, Mary Dichiara, and her brothers, Charles Rice, Melvin Rice, John Rice and Ray Rice. Dorothy is survived by her...

Jerry Lee Walker

Jerry Lee Walker

Mar 14, 2022

WALKER Kaufman, TX Jerry Lee Walker, departed from this life at the early age of 61 in Kaufman, Texas. Jerry was born in Lillian, Alabama to Gerleen Rhudy and James Brice Walker. Jerry Walker joined the United States Army in February of 1981. He served his country for 4 years and was honorably discharged. Jerry is survived by his mother...

Braker Maxwell Woerner

Braker Maxwell Woerner

Mar 11, 2022

Braker Maxwell Woerner, March 11, 2022, 7lbs 3oz, 19 3/4 in. It is with heavy hearts that we honor and say, see you later to our precious baby boy. Although his time here was short, we will love and cherish his memory for our lifetime. He was welcomed in Heaven by his great-grandparents, Thomas and Rosetta Werner, and Edward and...

Hazel Doris Benson

Hazel Doris Benson

Mar 10, 2022

BENSON ELBERTA, ALABAMA Hazel D. Benson, age 82, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away March 10, 2022. Hazel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. With a long and Blessed life, far to many to list individually. Funeral services will be held at Crossway Baptist Church...

Doris Luella Green

Doris Luella Green

Mar 10, 2022

GREEN LILLIAN, ALABAMA Doris Luella Green, age 91, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Green and a son, Gordon R. Reynolds. She is survived by her children, Son, Glenn A. Reynolds of Bon Aire, GA, Daughter, Roxanne Luttrull of Cripple Creek, CO, Daughter, Rhonda and Spouse Michael May...

Katy Lou Likos

Katy Lou Likos

Mar 9, 2022

Katy Lou Croft Likos, age 91, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. After graduating from Gadsden High School in 1948, she served as a secretary and later a reporter for The Gadsden Times. After receiving her undergraduate degree from Jacksonville State University, she began a second...

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