Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
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...
Terence Kent Hale
Mar 26, 2022
Terence Kent Hale, born March 24, 2022, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. Although Baby Terry’s time here on earth was short, he was the greatest blessing to our family. Baby Terry was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Dr. Terence Edward Hale. Baby Terry is survived by his parents, Hunter and Blakely Hale of Fairhope; maternal grandparents, Sharon...
Randy Thomas
Mar 25, 2022
Randy Earl Thomas, of San Jose, Illinois, passed away March 25, 2022, at South Baldwin Freestanding ER in Gulf Shores, AL. Randy was born on August 13, 1951, to L. Eileen and Carl Lee Thomas. They preceded him in death, along with his wife of 50 years, Nancy Jo Thomas, and one granddaughter, Tressa Harmon. He is survived by his...
Tsurumi Okatani "Mariko" Kessler
Mar 25, 2022
Tsurumi Okatani "Mariko" Kessler, 91, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed peacefully from this life on March 25, 2022, at her son's home. Tsurumi was born February 15, 1931, in Japan. She met Lawrence Kessler, of the U.S. Air Force, and they were married in Japan in 1950. They relocated to the United States in 1955. Mr. Kessler's military career took them...
Jerome "Jerry" John Nielsen
Mar 24, 2022
Jerome John “Jerry” Nielsen, of Fairhope, died Thursday, March 24, 2022, at home. He was 77. Jerry was born in Grinnell, Iowa, on Aug. 27, 1944, and moved to Decatur, Georgia, as a child. He graduated from Georgia State University and then earned his master’s degree in archaeology at the University of Alabama. He was an expert in Southeastern archaeology....
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
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...
Michael George Walker
Mar 23, 2022
Michael G. Walker ( March 23, 2022 ) Michael George Walker 75, Foley, AL went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March, 23, 2022. He was born in Indianapolis, IN to Mr. Wilbur L. and Mrs. Gladys M. Walker; the youngest of 2 Children. Mike is survived by his brother, Jerry L. (Vicki) Walker of Porter; TX,...
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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;...
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