Obituaries

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

Doyle Pharris

Doyle Pharris

Oct 27, 2021

Doyle Pharris, 78, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

Doyle was a former law enforcement officer.

He is survived by his son, Shannon (Denise) Pharris of Brandon, Mississippi; daughter, Sheri (Joseph) Sparta of West Palm Beach, Florida; long-time companion, Tammy Albritton of Gulf Shores, Alabama; three brothers; three sisters; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and...

Lawrence Patrick Thomas

Lawrence Patrick Thomas

Oct 27, 2021

Lawrence Patrick Thomas, a native and lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on October 27th, 2021. A graduate of Fairhope High School in 1963, Lawrence (known as Larry to some) was married to his loving wife Jan for over 56 years. He was an active and influential part of the Fairhope community, including his leadership with the Fairhope Single...

Michael Thurston Barry

Michael Thurston Barry

Oct 27, 2021

Michael Thurston Barry, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Barry Pierce of Fairhope; son, John Edward Barry of Gulf Breeze, FL; sister, Eleanor Thornell of Cleveland, AL; brother, Dick Barry (Judy) of Irondale, AL; grandchildren, Matthew Pierce, Christian Pierce, Blakely Barry and Jordan Barry; mother of...

Beverley Ann Aspacher

Beverley Ann Aspacher

Oct 27, 2021

Beverley Ann Aspacher 87, of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, under the care of her family and Comfort Care Hospice of Baldwin County. On April 28, 1934, she was born to Monroe and Nella (Slosser) Willison in Fostoria, Ohio. She married Donald H Aspacher on April 29, 2012, in Greer, South Carolina and he survives. Beverley...

Clara "Reynia" Johnson

Clara "Reynia" Johnson

Oct 25, 2021

Clara Reynia Johnson, 63, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021.

She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. Reynia cherished her family and cared for everyone who came into her life. Reynia loved spending time outdoors, watching football, shopping, and spending time with her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Dorothy Balzli Ford

Dorothy Balzli Ford

Oct 24, 2021

Dorothy Balzli Ford, age 83, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born in Mobile, Alabama to Daniel and Marguerite Balzli. She was a graduate of Bishop Toolen High School and later studied at Loyola University New Orleans and Spring Hill College before ultimately settling in Fairhope, Alabama with her husband of...

Bradley Lawrence Cobb

Bradley Lawrence Cobb

Oct 21, 2021

Bradley Lawrence Cobb, beloved and adored son of Dolores (Dee) McLaughlin of Foley and the late Winston R. Cobb of Montgomery, passed after a three week fight for his life on October 21, 2021 in Foley, Alabama where he has resided since 2004. He is preceded in death by his father, Winston R. Cobb; grandfather, John W. Cobb; grandfather, Lawrence...

Joan Hampton

Joan Hampton

Oct 21, 2021

Hampton FOLEY, AL Joan Hampton, age 91, a native of Aliceville, AL and a resident of Foley, AL passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021. Joan enjoyed being a mom, grandmother, great grandmother and an Air Force wife. She is survived by her two daughters, Joan (Norman) Thiem of Acworth, GA. and Karen (Rick ) Linto of Foley, AL; grandchildren, Terry...

Col John Albert Reddy

Col John Albert Reddy

Oct 20, 2021

Col John Albert Reddy, age 74, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. John, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, served 28 years in the US Air Force with over 4,500 flying hours. His military decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, and the...

Bob Finleyson

Bob Finleyson

Oct 20, 2021

FINLEYSON FAIRHOPE Bob Finleyson, age 67, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Bob is survived by his wife, Jan Finleyson; sister, Kathy (Tony) Collis, Libby (Steve) Guntner; sister-in-law, Lydia (Blake) Keller; nephews, Jeremy (Melanie) Ferguson, Jason Ferguson; nieces, Kristy (Ron) Hightower, Amy Collis, Jennifer (Chris) Wolcik; seven great nieces and nephews; one great-great niece;...

Linda Sue Ryder Everett

Linda Sue Ryder Everett

Oct 15, 2021

EVERETT FAIRHOPE, AL Linda Sue Ryder Everett, a native of Fairhope, Alabama, born April 7, 1950, walked into the arms of our Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond D. Ryder and Carol Lee Ryder; and her sister, Yvonne Ryder Klein. Linda is survived by her sons, Michael Douglas Everett (Margaret), Chad...

Linda Sue Ryder Everett

Linda Sue Ryder Everett

Oct 15, 2021

Linda Sue Ryder Everett, a native of Fairhope, Alabama, born April 7, 1950, walked into the arms of our Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond D. Ryder and Carol Lee Ryder; and her sister, Yvonne Ryder Klein. Linda is survived by her sons, Michael Douglas Everett (Margaret), Chad Lee Everett (Missy),...

Steven Lee Eagleson

Steven Lee Eagleson

Oct 15, 2021

Steven Lee Eagleson, age 57, a resident of Loxley, Alabama, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021. Steven was a loving husband, father, as well as the greatest “Cool Pa” ever! He was an avid golfer, Alabama Football and Indiana Basketball fan. Steven was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Eagleson. Steven is survived by his wife, Carol S. Eagleson...

James Thomas Farr

James Thomas Farr

Oct 14, 2021

FARR DAPHNE James Thomas Farr, age 60, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021. James was a retired U.S. Army Paratrooper 82nd Airborne. He was a member of the Southern Cruisers Motorcycle Club, Disabled American Veterans, and a former President of Mended Hearts. James is survived by his wife, Sheila Farr of Daphne; children, Gayle...

Thomas Lee Madden

Thomas Lee Madden

Oct 12, 2021

Thomas L. Madden, age 72, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Thomas was a Veteran in the United States Army. He was a loving husband, father, son and friend who will be missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Marie Madden, and a sister May Bell Logan. He is...

Kyle Edward Schaeffer

Kyle Edward Schaeffer

Oct 11, 2021

Kyle Edward Schaeffer, age 42, was born in Manassas, Virginia on September 10, 1979 and passed away on October 11, 2021 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Kyle lived and attended school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, before he moved to Gulf Shores.

Our first born leaves behind his loving parents, Dale and Pam Schaeffer, that are heartbroken that he is gone; his brother...

Thelma Willard Harrelson

Thelma Willard Harrelson

Oct 11, 2021

Thelma Willard Harrelson of Daphne, AL, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at the age of 100. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope and was an active member of the Golden Tones Choir and Betty Henson Sunday school class. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Carroll; a daughter, Shirley Marie Bryars; her parents,...

Betty Sears Hoffren

Betty Sears Hoffren

Oct 11, 2021

Betty Sears Hoffren, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. She was a member of Fairhope Christian Church; she was also a member of Emblem Club, and Beta-Sigma Phi. Betty was president of BPW from 1985-1986. She worked at Manders & Lee Realtors and Hoffren’s Automotive, where she was a part-owner. Mrs. Hoffren was preceded in...

Stillman DePauw Knight, Jr.

Stillman DePauw Knight, Jr.

Oct 11, 2021

Stillman DePauw Knight Jr., 74, of Orange Beach, Al., died on Oct. 11, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was loving and generous to his family and many friends.

He loved traveling the world with his wife, Dr. Mary A. Knight, and found adventure in fishing, hunting, boating, crabbing and...

Donald "DJ" Johnson, Sr.

Donald "DJ" Johnson, Sr.

Oct 10, 2021

Donald Ray “DJ” Johnson, Sr., 71, a resident of Bay Minette passed away on Sunday. October 10, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy and Priscilla Johnson; son, William Anthony Johnson; twin sister, Norma Fay Johnson and sister, Elma Thompson.

DJ is survived by his wife of 15 years, Cathy Johnson; children Donald Johnson, Jr. (Melanie) and...

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