Obituaries

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

Lila Colyer Gillham

Lila Colyer Gillham

Aug 30, 2021

Unfortunately for us – passing at the age of 70 – Lila Colyer Gillham didn't live the average lifespan. But fortunately for us, she didn't live the average life either. In December 2014, she moved from Little Rock, Arkansas to Fairhope, Alabama; the prettiest place she could find on a map. On August 30, 2021, she upgraded again to an...

Richard "Doug" Douglas Hall

Richard "Doug" Douglas Hall

Aug 29, 2021

Richard Douglas “Doug” Hall, 69, a resident of Silverhill, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Doug was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Karen Hall; children, Jason (Mary Ellen) Ile of Silverhill, Ashleigh (Justin) McGriff of Mobile, Shawn Ile of Robertsdale, Audra Ile of Loxley and Austin Hall...

Mel Terrill

Mel Terrill

Aug 29, 2021

Melvin Wayne Terrill, 68, a resident of Foley passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Mel always had a smile and was a loving and kind soul that cherished his family and friends. His friends knew him as an outgoing, plainspoken person that would help anyone. Mel longed for his “riding days” and cared dearly for his motorcycle and his...

Felicia Ballard

Felicia Ballard

Aug 29, 2021

Felicia Stringer Ballard, 49, a resident of Daphne passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 21 years, Chad Ballard, and their daughter, Mackenzie Lynn Ballard of Daphne; sister, Kristi Leigh Stringer of Daphne; aunts, Judy Croker and Bobbie Luker (James) both of Mobile; mother-in-law, Joyce Ballard of Birmingham; brother-in-law, Sean Ballard (Tish)...

Lorine Brown Cink

Lorine Brown Cink

Aug 29, 2021

Lorine Brown Cink 

April 7, 1938 - August 29, 2021

Lorine, affectionately known as ‘Rene’ by family and friends, passed away on August 29, 2021.

Born and raised in Baldwin County, she married Richard and spent 25 years as a proud Air Force wife, serving in bases across the nation and in Germany.  Rene remained active during their military...

Stanislaw "Stanley" Tomasz Prokop

Stanislaw "Stanley" Tomasz Prokop

Aug 28, 2021

Stanislaw “Stanley” Tomasz Prokop, 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

After Stanley retired, he and his wife, Jadwiga, moved to Fairhope three years ago to be closer their family and grandchildren. He lived a healthy life, loved to read, play music, and he loved his family.

He is survived by his beloved wife...

Gunner Logan Nelson

Gunner Logan Nelson

Aug 28, 2021

Gunner Logan Nelson of Fairhope, AL, left this world and arrived at his Heavenly Home on August 28, 2021.

Gunner “G-Stone” Nelson was a life-long resident of Baldwin County and was a beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson, and good-buddy to many. Gunner had the brightest, most fun-loving personality and the kindest, most caring heart. Gunner loved any outdoor adventure that...

Judy Barber

Judy Barber

Aug 27, 2021

Judy S. Barber was born on August 25, 1949 and passed away gracefully on August 27, 2021. Judy was known as a hardworking woman all of her life. She mastered quite a few things during her time on Earth and one of those was to cook for any and everybody. Judy worked in the cafeteria at the Dauphin Island Sea...

Kenneth "Ken" Zachary Daniels

Kenneth "Ken" Zachary Daniels

Aug 27, 2021

Kenneth “Ken” Zachary Daniels, 88, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021. Ken was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked as a real estate broker in Tupelo, Mississippi, and Gulf Shores after his retirement. He was a member and served as a deacon at First Baptist Gulf Shores. He is...

Christina Smith

Christina Smith

Aug 26, 2021

Christina Liane Smith, née Wallace, aged 49, a resident of Daphne, passed away on Thursday evening, August 26, 2021. Christina’s love and joy energized those around her and was shown through her beautiful, welcoming smile, her wonderful laughter, and her selfless, giving nature.  Her love was boundless, extending to family, friends, children and many, many animals.  After being awarded her...

Maria Antonia Rivera

Maria Antonia Rivera

Aug 26, 2021

Maria Antonia Rivera was born on April 28, 1941 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.Maria Antonia Rivera was a teacher and bank teller. Polite, independent and warm, Maria Antonia enjoyed eating out, walks in the mall, garage sales and never passed up a good sweet. She was a dedicated sister, to Nico, Milton, Bery, and Norma. Through many challenges, she raised...

Paul Anthony Gaubatz

Paul Anthony Gaubatz

Aug 26, 2021

Paul Anthony Gaubatz, 84, a resident of Elberta, Alabama passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021.

Paul was a barber for 66 years – 64 were in Foley, Alabama – where he opened Paul’s Barber Shop in 1989. Paul was an avid outdoorsman and loved playing cards and gardening. Everybody that knew him loved him. He never met a stranger.

He...

Carroll C. Wright

Carroll C. Wright

Aug 25, 2021

Carroll C. Wright, age 98, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Carroll was a former employee of the Department of Energy for 15 years and the Pentagon for 15 years. She grew up in Rolling Fork, Mississippi and was a former resident of Arlington, Virginia, Annandale, Virginia and Germantown, Maryland. Carroll was preceded in death...

Dorene Creel Vogelman

Dorene Creel Vogelman

Aug 25, 2021

Dorene Creel Vogelman, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Dorene was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. Ralph Creel and her second husband, Rodney Vogelman. Dorene is survived by her children, Bruce Creel (Eva), Iva Wood (Dale); grandchildren, Tucker Creel (Christina), Ashton Hennig (Matthew), Teresa Coleman (Gene), Jennifer Farrington (Bill), Kevin Creel...

Christian "Chris" Baumann

Christian "Chris" Baumann

Aug 25, 2021

Christian “Chris” Herman Baumann, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Chris was born August 17, 1954 in Abilene, Texas. From the time they were small boys, Chris and his brothers spent their summers in Elberta on the home-place with their paternal grandmother, Mrs. Frieda Baumann. After graduating from high school in Hermitage, TN, in 1973, Chris returned to the...

Betty Joyce Joyner

Betty Joyce Joyner

Aug 24, 2021

Betty Joyce Joyner, age 78, a resident of Foley Alabama, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

She was preceded in death by Husband, James I Joyner.

She is survived by Daughter Lisa (David) Weaver, Sons James (Kathy) Joyner and Rodney (Julie) Joyner. Grand-sons David Weaver and Kamron Joyner and Grand-daughters Devon (Taylor) Bloch and Krissa (Cody) Vaughn and Great...

Doreen Ann Hamby

Doreen Ann Hamby

Aug 22, 2021

Doreen Ann Hamby, 61, native of Gloucester, Massachusetts, and a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021.Doreen loved taking care of her family and animals.

She is survived by her loving husband, Weldon Hamby; son, Michael Weldon (Sandra) Hamby; daughter, Elizabeth Hamby all of Foley; seven grandchildren, Christian Hamby of Foley, Victoria (Kollin) Amerson of Orange...

Jason Savage

Jason Savage

Aug 21, 2021

Jason B. Savage, tragically passed away at the age of 44 on August 21, 2021. He was a resident of Daphne, Alabama.

He is remembered as a family man, was loved by his family and friends. He enjoyed life to the fullest, he enjoyed traveling, he was ambitious and had a great work ethic.

He was born in Maryland and...

Robert Joseph Richey

Robert Joseph Richey

Aug 21, 2021

Robert Joseph Richey, 33, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on August 21, 2021. Joey was born in Fairhope, Alabama on January 13, 1988.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Patsy Caldwell, his father, Eddie Dean Richey, and his mother, Priscilla Caldwell Richey.

Joey is survived by his wife, Samantha Ware Richey; his children, Walter Patrick Richey,...

Marvin G. Maudlin

Marvin G. Maudlin

Aug 21, 2021

Mr. Marvin G. Maudlin, born on July 9, 1927 in Royal Oak, Michigan, and recent resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama died on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Foley, Alabama and survived by his wife, Lanier, his children, Dr. Daniel Maudlin, Deborah Lynch, Dona Marie McGovern, seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. In...

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