Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Perry Vernal Lowery, Jr.
Sep 4, 2021
Perry Vernal Lowery Jr, formerly of Fairhope, passed away Saturday, September 4th, 2021, at the age of 91. Perry was born December 28, 1929, in Mobile, Alabama. He lived most of his life in Fairhope with his wife, Mollie Carpenter Lowery unitl her passing in 2016. He lettered in varsity sports at UMS for six straight years. He was inducted...
John Willie Carter, II
Sep 3, 2021
John Willie Carter, II, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. He was a Professor at Faulkner State Jr. College and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He was the President for Baldwin County Hunting Club for 54 years; was a wood carver and loved his family. John was an avid Alabama Football Fan. He...
Janette Bearjar
Sep 2, 2021
Janette Bearjar, age 51, a lifelong resident of Loxley, AL, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother and Mimi. Janette is survived by her husband of 13 years, Adam Bearjar of Loxley; mother, Nancy Kilpatrick of Fairhope; children, Christopher Blake Kilpatrick (Ana) of Fairhope, Jessica Milam (Canyon) of Mobile, Joshua Bearjar of Ft. Worth, TX,...
Miguel A. Gonzalez Rosado
Sep 1, 2021
Miguel Angel Gonzalez, age 77, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
Miguel A. Gonzalez Rosado, was born on January 29, 1948. In Utuado, P.R. His parents were Bautista Gonzalez and Carmen Rosado. He only studied up to 6th grade, and worked at the Temple Steel Company. In his first marriage, he had 3 children...
Darlene K. Lochrico
Sep 1, 2021
Darlene K. Lochrico, age 53, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Lochrico. Darlene is survived by her daughter, Alexandria Rivera of Daphne; son, Cameron Parks of Daphne; mother, Melba Lochrico of Daphne; sisters, Tammy Comalander (Robbie) and Tonya Lochrico, all of Fairhope; brothers, David Lochrico and...
Sally Wheelahan Strachan
Aug 31, 2021
Beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Sally Maureen Wheelahan Strachan, 73, of Daphne, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.
Sally was born in Jacksonville, FL, and lived in Fairhope before moving to Daphne.
Before retirement she was a nurse at Montrose Bay Nursing Home and a nurse trainer at The American Red Cross in Mobile. Sally was a member of St. Lawrence...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...