Obituaries

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

Charlie J. Kohoutek

Charlie J. Kohoutek

Apr 10, 2022

Charlie J. Kohoutek, a native of Cudahy, Wisconsin, and resident of Fairhope, AL, died April 10, 2022, the date of his 72nd wedding anniversary. He was at home at his beloved “Hunkie Hill”, where he has resided since 1924, when his Czech parents settled in Fairhope. He was preceded in death by his wife Katherine, on March 15, 2022, and...

Karen Annette Gardner

Karen Annette Gardner

Apr 8, 2022

Karen Annette Gardner, age 61, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022.

Karen was an incredibly loving wife and mother who loved Jesus with all her heart. She loved her home to be full of family and friends. She also loved growing flowers, singing, and most of all laughing.

She was preceded in death by her...

Dianna Sue Levesque

Dianna Sue Levesque

Apr 8, 2022

Dianna Sue Levesque, 69, passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on April 8, 2022 in Fairhope, AL, after a courageous and long battle with cancer. Dianna was passionate, loving, kind, and sensitive, and she will be terribly missed by all who knew her. Born April 17, 1952, in Whittier, CA, Dianna was the daughter of Nick Brooks...

Sylvia "NaNa" Carr Walding

Sylvia "NaNa" Carr Walding

Apr 8, 2022

Sylvia “NaNa” Carr Walding, age 79, of Daphne, Alabama, peacefully passed away on April 8, 2022. Sylvia was born in Headland, Alabama, on February 3, 1943, to Samuel Tullius Carr and Sarah Solomon Carr. She was a graduate of Headland High School and later studied at Auburn University, where she was a sister of the Beta Omega chapter of Alpha...

John Gustave Bollinger

John Gustave Bollinger

Apr 7, 2022

Professor John G. Bollinger was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota to parents Charlotte and Elroy Bollinger. John spent much of his childhood sailing on Long Island, New York. As an adult, John traveled the world sailing, giving lectures, and attending professional events. John spent his last days at peace on the ocean with his wife of 66 years and...

Jonathan Taylor Baker

Jonathan Taylor Baker

Apr 7, 2022

Jonathan Taylor Baker, age 43, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022. Jonathan was born in Mobile, Alabama and moved to Daphne, Alabama when he was 17 years old. Jonathan was extremely artistic and loved to build classic cars. He was a collector of all things antique. The Antiques Roadshow was his absolute favorite show. Above...

Linda Rae Daugherty

Linda Rae Daugherty

Apr 6, 2022

Linda Rae Giadrosich Daugherty, age 74, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

Linda was a graduate of Baldwin County High School in Bay Minette, Alabama. She was a long-time member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Gulf Shores, and a past member of the Legion of Mary. She was a Catechism instructor...

Andrew Thomas Ellis

Andrew Thomas Ellis

Apr 6, 2022

Andrew Thomas Ellis, age 38, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Andrew was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He served our nation for two tours of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The first tour he served with the 360th Transportation Unit, and he served with the...

Kenneth Lee

Kenneth Lee

Apr 6, 2022

Kenneth (Kenny) Lee, age 90, passed away in his home in Loxley, AL, on April 6, 2022. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his mother, Claudia Lee, son, Bubba Lee, longtime companion Judy Paul, and former wife Helen (Skeeter) Peters. He is survived by his daughter Debbie (Doug) Knapp, daughter-in-law Rise' (Lazzari) Lee, and honorary family Ron Davis and...

Christine "Nanny" Cordell Williamson

Christine "Nanny" Cordell Williamson

Apr 5, 2022

Christine “Nanny” Cordell Williamson was a beloved great-grandmother, grandmother, mother, and wife during her incredible 93 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Born in Dilworth, Alabama, she married Joe Oliver Williamson in the summer of 1947. Together they raised three children. Elaine, Wayne and Dale. Nanny was a spunky woman...

Dale Windell Bannerman, Sr.

Dale Windell Bannerman, Sr.

Apr 4, 2022

Dale Windell Bannerman, Sr., age 75, a resident of Loxley, Alabama, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022. Dale was a loving father and a United States Marine veteran. He was sweet, mild mannered, polite man; a breath of fresh air. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Hayward and Mary Bannerman and his siblings, Minnie Odessa Bannerman Pigford, devoted...

Lola Willcutt Walter

Lola Willcutt Walter

Apr 4, 2022

Lola Willcutt Walter, age 87, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at the family home in Daphne, AL. She was a volunteer at Thomas Hospital (the Pink Ladies) and a member of Eastern Shore Baptist Church. She loved to read. Mrs. Walter is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Walter of Daphne; sons, Stan (Sarah) Walter of Spanish Fort, Andy (Tracy) Walter...

Landon Riley Glaze

Landon Riley Glaze

Apr 2, 2022

Landon Riley Glaze, 20, of Baldwin County and 11 Charlie Mortarman in the United States Army, left this earth on his way to heaven on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Landon loved writing and singing music, fishing, and had a passion for sports especially football and basketball. With a deep love for all, Landon always wore a smile on his face....

Deborah Parks Sharon

Deborah Parks Sharon

Apr 2, 2022

Deborah Genenne Miller Parks Sharon, age 75, resident of Niceville, FL, passed away on Saturday April 2, 2022, at UAB. She was born January 14, 1947, in Foley, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Louis Parks, Magnolia Springs, AL; son, Jerry Louis Parks, Jr.; parents, General Franklin Miller and Ozene Sherman Miller, Magnolia Springs, AL; brothers...

Roberta Francine "Fran" Hall

Roberta Francine "Fran" Hall

Apr 1, 2022

Roberta Francine “Fran” Hall, age 73, a resident of Foley, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. Fran was retired from Gulf Telephone and was active in community service. She was preceded in death by her husband A.W. (Bogy) Hall. She is survived by her son, Jason (Kimberly) Hall, Elberta; grandchildren, Gatlin and Greyson, Elberta; sister, Charlotte Bass, Foley; niece, Tammy...

Travis Reed

Travis Reed

Apr 1, 2022

Travis Earl Reed, age 86, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 1, 2022. Travis joined the post office as a clerk in November 1956 at the Oklahoma City Post Office where he spent most of his career. He retired in 1992 as the Postmaster for the United States Postal Service in Mobile, AL. Travis attended Oklahoma...

Sharon Nell Phillips

Sharon Nell Phillips

Mar 31, 2022

Sharon Nell Phillips, age 78, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. Sharon was very adventurous. She was an avid Alabama fan. She loved the beach and traveled the world. She worked at C.V.B in Gulf Shores and was a Real Estate agent for Remax. Sharon is survived by her children, Tish (Kent) Gunter of...

Syble Katherine Wooten

Syble Katherine Wooten

Mar 28, 2022

Syble Katherine Wooten, 95, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edward Wooten Sr., and her son, Thomas Edward Wooten, Jr. Syble is survived by her son, Kenny (Theresa) Wooten of Spanish Fort; three grandchildren, Kevin (Joy) Wooten of Spanish Fort, Kayla (Austin) Stewart, Ashley (Christopher) Ammons;...

Adam Bradley Mills

Adam Bradley Mills

Mar 27, 2022

Adam Bradley Mills, age 43, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022. Adam was a 1996 graduate of Westfield High School and attended St. Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Indiana. Adam was preceded in death by his brother, Corey Andrew Mills; grandparents, Charles & Lois Jean Mills, Jack & Carolyn Green; aunt, Diana Joan Green; uncle, Dave...

Margaret Moore

Margaret Moore

Mar 26, 2022

Margaret Mikkelsen Moore passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022, with her family in the same home in which she was born almost 99 years before. The proud daughter of Norwegian immigrants, Mrs. Moore was born on July 29, 1923, and she lived a life filled with love and laughter. Her parents Jorgen and Bertha set shining examples of Christian...