Obituaries

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

Ruth Herndon

Ruth Herndon

Sep 28, 2021

Ruth Herndon, age 80, resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Fairhope Hospital.

Ruth was born in Mobile, the daughter of J.B. and Rose McConnell.  She attended Bishop Toolen High School.  She moved to Huntsville where she attended Calhoun Community College, becoming a Registered Nurse and working at Huntsville Hospital.  Later, she was selected...

Thomas Shaffer

Thomas Shaffer

Sep 27, 2021

Thomas Michael Shaffer, 46 went to be with our Lord on Monday, September 27th, 2021. He and his wife, Laura, were married for 25 years and they had four children, Alyssa (16), Tyler (13), Cayden (12) and Austin (6). Tom grew up in Scottsdale, AZ and attended Masters Commission in Rockford, IL where he earned his pastoral license. Tom and...

Robert "Derrill" Chandler

Robert "Derrill" Chandler

Sep 27, 2021

Robert “Derrill” Chandler, age 63, a resident of Summerdale, AL, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Annette Chandler; mother, Myriam Chandler; brother, Rick Chandler; sister, Sharlene Chandler; step children, Tommy Peyton (Tori) and Bobby Peyton (Sandra); one grandchild; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2, 2021, in the chapel...

Bradley Gilbertson

Bradley Gilbertson

Sep 25, 2021

Bradley Jon Gilbertson, 47, a resident of Daphne passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

 Brad was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and son. He was a hard worker, loved his music, and quiet Sunday barbecues at home. He always stopped to help people in need.

Brad was a kid at heart, loved going on adventures with his wife, but...

Larry Tomlinson

Larry Tomlinson

Sep 25, 2021

Larry Claude Tomlinson, Jr.- a native of Mobile, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL died in his home on Saturday, September 25, 2021. Larry was born on March 11, 1935 to Sarah Clark and Larry Claude Tomlinson, Sr. He attended Barton Academy in Mobile, AL and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a...

John S. Walsh

John S. Walsh

Sep 22, 2021

John S. Walsh, age 80, a Mobile native and resident of Montrose for 54 years, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. John attended the McGill Institute and graduated in 1959. He also attended Springhill College and graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor of Science in Business. John loved his family, hunting, fishing and his Mystic Society of Mobile, which he...

Marvin Daniel Morris

Marvin Daniel Morris

Sep 22, 2021

Marvin Daniel Morris, age 92, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Marvin was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Morris; daughter, Florence Grace; son, Lee Harrison; sister, Vada Ivey. Marvin is survived by his daughter, Marva Dean Little of Fairhope; sons, Bud (Debbie) Morris of Fairhope, Butch (Alice) Morris of Spanish Fort, James...

Stephen Keisler

Stephen Keisler

Sep 22, 2021

Stephen Keisler, 73, of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born on November 2, 1947 in Williamsport, IN and was a stand-out football player for Attica High School. Steve also served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a member and deacon at Oyster Bay Baptist Church and exemplified selflessness...

James Richard Blake, Sr.

James Richard Blake, Sr.

Sep 22, 2021

James Richard Blake, Sr., 85, a resident of Gulf Shores passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Martha Blake; children James “Jamie” Richard Blake, Jr., John Thompson Blake, and Jason William Blake; grandchildren Cara Marie (Josh) Morrison, and Joshua Thompson Blake; great grandchildren Easton Mantle Morrison, and Caylor Marie Morrison; his...

JoAnn Mills

JoAnn Mills

Sep 22, 2021

JoAnn Mills, 86, a resident of Bay Minette passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

JoAnn was a loving and devoted wife and mother to her three sons. She will be so missed by all who loved her including her long-time friends and family in Michigan as well as more recent friends in Alabama.

She was preceded in death by...

William "Bill" Alan Keller

William "Bill" Alan Keller

Sep 20, 2021

William “Bill” Alan Keller, age 93, a resident of Barnwell, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. Bill was a farmer and was involved with his community, which he loved. He was a member of the Barnwell Community Association, Brook Cedron Cemetery Administration, and an initial Board Member of the Baldwin County 9-1-1. Bill also served as the Chief of...

Leta Irene Bowen

Leta Irene Bowen

Sep 20, 2021

Leta Irene Bowen, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021. Leta Irene Tucker Bowen was born and raised in Waco, Texas. She was voted Little Miss Waco in 1937 at the age of 2. Her baptism certificate, marriage certificate, and university degree are all signed by the same Baptist minister. She moved away from...

William Henry Seipp, Sr.

William Henry Seipp, Sr.

Sep 19, 2021

William Henry Seipp, Sr., 58, a resident of Foley passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He was U.S. Air Force veteran and an avid Alabama Fan and horseman. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lisa Seipp, Foley; sons, William and Sarah Seipp, Jr., Foley, Robert and Brittany Seipp, Robertsdale; 7 grandchildren, Destiny, Clayton, Katlyne, William, III,...

John Hayes Cox

John Hayes Cox

Sep 19, 2021

John Hayes Cox, 76, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

John was born during the Battle of the Bulge on December 19, 1944 and was lovingly known as “Skeeter” to his friends and classmates. He attended the University of Alabama where he earned 3 degrees. An avid Alabama football fan, he was proud to...

John Green

John Green

Sep 18, 2021

John Forrest Green October 31, 1942 - September 18, 2021 John Forrest Green, 78, died Saturday, Sept 18, 2021 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Ala. He leaves his ex-wife, Sharon Wyatt Vines, his oldest son, Jeffrey Forrest Green and wife Sophia Green, and youngest son Matthew Corey Green and wife Juleigh Little Green. He also leaves behind two granddaughters, Caroline...

Alma Clarice Lott Gustin

Alma Clarice Lott Gustin

Sep 18, 2021

On Saturday, September 18th, 2021, Alma Clarice Lott Gustin, a resident of Fairhope, AL, loving Christian, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at age 81. Clarice was born in Harrison County, MS on January 29th, 1940 to Willard Lott and Eleanor Hatten Lott of Stone County, MS. She attended Gulf Park College for Women and Mississippi Southern College. She enjoyed...

Fredy Omar Mejia Portillo

Fredy Omar Mejia Portillo

Sep 18, 2021

Fredy Omar Mejia Portillo, Fue un Gran amigo, Padre Tio Y hermano el se gano la Amistad De Muchas Personas Se Caracterizo Por Su Buen Corazon Siempre Ayudando a Quien lo Nesecitaba. Fue Una Persona Muy dedicada a Su trabajo Y Siempre Apoyando Su Iglesia. Salmos 73:26 Podran desfallecer Mi Cuerpo Y Mi espiritu Pero Dios Fortalece mi Corazon; el...

Joan Tallis Hoffacker

Joan Tallis Hoffacker

Sep 17, 2021

Joan Tallis Hoffacker, formerly of Fairhope, Alabama, died peacefully at her home in Eden Prairie, Minnesota on September 17, 2021, two weeks after celebrating her 92nd birthday. "Jo" as many called her, was born in Pittsburgh, PA to John and Janet Tallis, a few weeks before the 1929 stock market crash. She was the middle child in a loving family,...

Leon August Vorst

Leon August Vorst

Sep 16, 2021

Leon August Vorst of Fairhope, Alabama, was born September 20, 1939 in Middlepoint, Ohio to Andrew Joseph Vorst and Marie Wilhelmina Wurst Vorst, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his older brother, Eugene Vorst of Middle Point, Ohio; sister-in-law Patricia Mueller Vorst of Middle Point, OH; wife Janie Webb Vorst, of Salem, VA; Goddaughter...

Michaela Mae Salter

Michaela Mae Salter

Sep 16, 2021

Michaela Mae Salter, 19, a resident of Foley passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Edward Vail and James Salter. She is survived by her parents, Michael and Debbie Salter, Foley; brother, Ty Salter; half-sister, Amber (Jonathan) Kitchens, Robertsdale; half-brother, Blake (Ashlynn) Salter, Florence, AL; nieces and nephews, Jackson, Kaitlynn, Jamison, Mackenley...

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