Obituaries

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

Chelsie Elizabeth Whaley

Chelsie Elizabeth Whaley

Feb 9, 2022

Chelsie Elizabeth Whaley, age 32, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. Chelsie was full of life and loved everyone. She brought joy to all that knew her. She was a wonderful mother and friend to all. Chelsie is survived by her daughter, Grayson Whaley of Fairhope; fiancé, Chris Davis of Fairhope; parents, Dana and Anthony...

Penelope "Penny" Ann Cooper

Penelope "Penny" Ann Cooper

Feb 9, 2022

Penelope “Penny” Ann Cooper, age 69, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

Penny grew up in Theodore, Alabama, and moved to Daphne in 1970.She has been a resident of Spanish Fort for the past 16 years. Penny was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to paint, sing, and loved her pets through the years....

Linda Kelmer

Linda Kelmer

Feb 8, 2022

Linda Louise Kelmer, age 78, a resident of Perdido, AL, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Opal Lassitter; brothers, John Lassitter and Leon Lassitter. She is survived by her husband, John Kelmer, Perdido, AL; sons, Kevin (Donna) Kelmer, Lillian, Al, Joey (Rhonda) Kelmer, Atmore, AL; sisters, Kay Davis, Elba, AL,...

James Ellis Davis

James Ellis Davis

Feb 8, 2022

James Ellis Davis, Jr. of Spanish Fort, Alabama, died at his home February 8, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Ellis Davis, Sr., and Sarah Nabers Davis. He was also preceded by his sister, Sharon Robinson, granddaughter, Angeline Davis, and his precious Aunt Ruthie Crivellari.

Jim is survived by his...

Kelsie Caitlin Kiefer

Kelsie Caitlin Kiefer

Feb 8, 2022

Kelsie Caitlin Kiefer, age 30, a resident of Elberta, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Kiefer; grandparents, Joe and Dorothy Pluscht and John and Helen Kiefer. She is survived by her father, Gary Kiefer; sister Kyleigh (Chad) Lipscomb; life partner, Mike Richardson; stepson, Keaton Richardson; many other loving relatives and friends....

Mae Jewell Hammac

Mae Jewell Hammac

Feb 8, 2022

Mae Jewell Hammac, age 82, a resident of Semmes, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Mae Jewell was a member of Moffett Road Assembly of God (Refuge Church) and a bus driver for Semmes School and Mary G. Montgomery High School.

She was preceded in death by her husband Millard F. “Spookie” Hammac; parents Clarence P. Howell, Muriel McDuffie...

Joyce Marie Lavender

Joyce Marie Lavender

Feb 7, 2022

Joyce Marie Lavender, age 75, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022.

Joy is preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bobby” Lavender, her parents James Norris Hicks, Sr. & Nettie Crouch Hicks, brothers James Norris Hicks, Jr., Aubrey Gene Hicks (JoAnn), Douglas Gerald Hicks, Larry Hicks, and Donald Robert Hicks; and a sister-in-law, Nelda Hicks.

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Herman L. Sigmond

Herman L. Sigmond

Feb 7, 2022

Mr. Herman L. Sigmond, age 79, of Fairhope, Alabama, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Herman is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Elaine J. Sigmond; children, Mr. Daniel Sigmond and Mrs. Mary Anne Flippo, Dr. Benjamin Sigmond and Mrs. Beth Forbes, and Ms. Gloria Gadsby; grandchildren, Ethan Sigmond, Adin Sigmond, Charlotte Sigmond,...

William Bouldin Barnard

William Bouldin Barnard

Feb 6, 2022

William Bouldin Barnard (Bill), age 79, a resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 after a brief illness.  Even though his passing was unexpected, the legacy of his loving heart will remain with those he touched throughout his life.

Bill was born in Beckley, WV and was a high school basketball star at Woodrow Wilson High School (class...

Joyce Hall

Joyce Hall

Feb 5, 2022

Joyce Carolyn Hall, age 79, a resident of Foley, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022.

She is survived by her sister Judi Quire, Frankfort, KY; children, Ronald Clark, Foley, AL, Robert (Lori) Clark, Fairhope, AL, Cynthia (Robert) Gramillion, Clearwater, FL; grandchildren, Josh (Trista) Clark, Bon Secour, AL, Danielle Clark, Fairhope, AL, Dorothy Keevan, Robertsdale, AL, Joseph (Summer) Clark, Fairhope, AL,...

Brenda Kay Leiser

Brenda Kay Leiser

Feb 3, 2022

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FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA

Brenda Kay Leiser, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Brenda is survived by her husband, Robert Leiser; daughters, Lytricia (Thomas) Parks, Katina (Danny) Parks; son, Shane (Lisa) Leiser; grandchildren, Brittany Parks, Jordan Parks, Morgan (Austin) Strickland, Madison Leiser, Jordan Salac, Kristina (Lee Wesley) Major, Kimberly (Noah) Gregory, Kayla Parks; great...

Dennis Joseph Blackmon

Dennis Joseph Blackmon

Feb 3, 2022

Dennis Joseph Blackmon, age 80, a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.

He was a longtime member and Deacon of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church; he was currently attending Heritage Church.

Mr. Blackmon was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Blackmon and son, Donald Blackmon.

He is survived by his children, Dennis “Joe” Blackmon, II (Patricia),...

Gladys Yvonne Smith

Gladys Yvonne Smith

Feb 3, 2022

Gladys Yvonne Smith of Daphne, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Yvonne was born November 7, 1927 in Red Level, Alabama to Arthur and Eunice Chesser. She was the third of nine children. She married William E. Jones in 1948, and they had three children together. They were married until his death in 1988. Yvonne retired as District...

Anne Gamble Curtis Steber

Anne Gamble Curtis Steber

Feb 2, 2022

Anne Gamble Curtis Steber, age 91, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Anne was a generous benefactor for many years to The Thomas Hospital Foundation and the American Heart Association. She was a faithful member of Christ the King Church. She served for many years as a Thomas Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer.

She was preceded in...

William Hershel Mixon

William Hershel Mixon

Feb 2, 2022

William Hershel Mixon, age 86, a resident of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

William proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was well known in the Mobile Mardi Gras Association for leading the Bill Mixon Orchestra.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Elizabeth Nordmann Mixon.

He is survived by his son,...

Kenneth James Bouldrey

Kenneth James Bouldrey

Feb 1, 2022

Kenneth James Bouldrey, age 91, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Kenneth was a proud member of the United States Naval Air Reserve. He enjoyed hiking, running marathons, traveling, and square dancing.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joyce Bouldrey of Spanish Fort; three sons, Don (Carol) Bouldrey of Robertsdale, Kenneth...

Paul Lowe

Paul Lowe

Jan 31, 2022

Paul Lowe died January 31, 2022, at the age of 81 in Mobile, Alabama. He was well known in the commercial construction community. His work can be seen in states all over the nation. But his family was his pride and joy. He was a devoted husband to his wife Rochelle for almost 60 years. This unconditional and unwavering love...

Elizabeth "Betty" Somer

Elizabeth "Betty" Somer

Jan 31, 2022

Elizabeth Koehler Somer, age 90, a resident of Foley passed away Monday, January 31, 2022.

She was born in Elberta, AL on January 13, 1932 and was the daughter of Erwin A. and Gertrude Bayless Koehler. Betty, as she was known, moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1954  and married John Somer and started their life together and her long career...

Janet Marie Weeks

Janet Marie Weeks

Jan 30, 2022

Janet Marie Weeks, age 62, a resident of Magnolia Springs, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doc and Beatrice Green and her brother Ronnie Green. She is survived by her husband, Bo Weeks; son, Zach (Megan) Foy; grandchildren, Olivia Foy, Natalie Foy and Xander Foy; brother, Donald (Rachel) Green; nieces, Tonya (Edger)...

Shirley Annie Helms

Shirley Annie Helms

Jan 30, 2022

HELMS ELBERTA, ALABAMA Shirley Annie Helms, age 72, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away, Sunday, January 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Lloyd Helms and Margaret Ulrich Helms; sister, Carol Williams Underwood; brother-in-law, George Frank, Jr. and one great nephew. She was a lifelong member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church. Her faith was inspiring....