Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Mary Kathleen Lee
Sep 30, 2021
Mary Kathleen Lee (Casey) aged 91, previously of McCalla. Passed away on 9/30/2021 in Orange Beach, Alabama, where she had lived with her husband Cecil Sr. for 34 years.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Casey was a teenage all-American swimmer, swimming in the Olympic trials of July 1948. After raising her family, she was Assistant Administrator of Plantation Manor Nursing Home...
James "Jim" Ross
Sep 30, 2021
James “Jim” Lee Ross, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the age of 82. Jim was an avid golfer, fisherman, and he was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor Stradling Ross of Fairhope; daughter, Amy Katherine Mason of Harker Heights, TX; grandson, Kieran Martin (Sarah); great grandchildren,...
Martha Jon Harvey Smith
Sep 30, 2021
Martha Jon Harvey Smith, age 82, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 30,, 2021. Martha is survived by her son, Jay Smith (Freda); grandchildren, Stephen Smith (Katelyn Huff), Chase Smith, Savanah Smith, Grace Smith; and many other loving relatives and friends. Services to be scheduled at a later date.
Elliott Wayne "Cal" Calloway
Sep 30, 2021
Elliott Wayne “Cal” Calloway, age 77, a native of Point Clear and a resident of Foley, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021. Cal retired from the U. S. Navy, was active in the First Baptist Church of Foley, and was an avid Alabama Football fan. Mr. Calloway was preceded in death by his wife: Elizabeth “Betty” Calloway and brother, Lynwood...
John Svatek
Sep 29, 2021
John Joseph Svatek, 61, a resident of Daphne passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. John served 8 years in the United States Air Force, 6 of which were spent at the Pentagon. He was devoted to his career as a travelling Registered Nurse, of which his wife travelled with him. He received his Bachelors of Science from the...
Kerry D. Hunt
Sep 28, 2021
Kerry D. Hunt, age 71, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Mary Hunt and a brother, Calvin Hunt. Kerry is survived by his daughters, Kerrian Hunt of Mobile, Martina Hoyt of Gadsden and Carrie Harkless of Las Vegas, NV; sister, Jan H. Coleman (Sherman) of Mobile;...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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
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...
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
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
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...
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
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.
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
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...
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