Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Sara "Sally" Sims
Oct 31, 2021
On Sunday, October 31st, 2021, Sara Watson Sims, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at age 53.
Sara, or as her loved ones knew her, Sally, was born on February 6, 1968 in Montgomery, Alabama. On November 29th, 1991 she married Paul Wesley Sims. They raised one son, Blake, and two daughters, Sarah Megan and Emily...
William "Rocky" Seitz
Oct 31, 2021
William Henry Seitz, Jr., affectionately known as "Rocky", went to be with the angels Sunday, October 31, 2021.Rocky was born in Louisiana, native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Perdido, AL.
He was a 35 year employee and retiree of the Escambia County School District. Rocky was an avid sports fan, especially for the Florida Gators football team.
He...
James Arthur Carpenter
Oct 31, 2021
James Arthur Carpenter, age 83, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. James graduated from Fairhope High School and the University of Alabama. He served three years in the U.S. Army. His working career was in Human Resources with Ford Motor Company, Nissan and Staffmark Company. In retirement, James enjoyed reading, traveling throughout the United States,...
Robert "Bob" Marshall Mattox
Oct 30, 2021
Robert Marshall Mattox “Bob” passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the age of 79. He was born in Tupelo, MS, in 1942 and grew up in Verona, MS, and was the son of William C. and Margaret (Dyer) Mattox. After Tupelo High School, he attended Mississippi State University where he obtained a bachelor of science degree and then a...
Ernest 'Ernie' Alfred Paul Seemann, Sr.
Oct 30, 2021
Ernest ‘Ernie’ Seemann -Ernest Alfred Paul Seemann, Sr., age 93, long-time resident of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, and Foley, Alabama, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021. He was born in Union City, New Jersey, to the late Erich W. Seemann and Bertha (Hessel) Seemann. He graduated from Union Hill High School and attended Stevens Institute of Technology and Newark College...
Vincent Todd Patterson
Oct 28, 2021
Retired Colonel Vincent Todd Patterson, age 56, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. Todd proudly served 33 years active duty with the Alabama Army National Guard. In those years he deployed three times, sacrificing everything. Nothing could make him happier than being around family, riding that Harley, and a cold beer. Todd was also the...
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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),...
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...