Obituaries

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

Patricia Ann Nelson

Patricia Ann Nelson

Jul 9, 2021

NELSON FOLEY, AL Patricia Ann Nelson, age 64, a resident of Foley, AL went home to Jesus, Friday, July 9, 2021. Preceded in death by her father and mother Malcolm and Mary Nelson. Patricia is survived by her brothers; Malcolm Nelson, Jr. of Molino, FL, James R. Nelson of West Palm Beach and many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral...

Stevan Neal Burger, Sr.

Stevan Neal Burger, Sr.

Jul 9, 2021

Steve Burger’s love of life didn’t come to an end with his death. Steve passed away on July 9, 2021 at the age of 74. He fought a courageous battle with numerous back surgeries, emergency open heart surgery, and finally succumbed to a blood infection that Doctors could not find a cure. He was surrounded by loved ones who will...

Novadene Atchison Davis

Novadene Atchison Davis

Jul 9, 2021

Novadene Atchison Davis 05/28/1920 – 07/09/2021 Novadene Davis, age 101, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Bay Minette, AL. Dene was born in Chilton County but was a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL. She worked for several years at the Grand Hotel and later at Hazel’s Nook Hair Salon in Fairhope. She was preceded in death by her...

Allan MacPherson

Allan MacPherson

Jul 8, 2021

Allan MacPherson, a native of Lawrence, Massachusetts and long-time resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on July 8, 2021 at the age of 95. After serving in the Army Air Corps in WWII, he went on to get his degree in civil engineering. After a long career with Volkert & Associates, he retired to Fairhope with his wife Jean. He...

Ethel Snellgrove

Ethel Snellgrove

Jul 8, 2021

Ethel Lois Deloney Snellgrove, age 92, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Background info: She was born in Ozark, Alabama on January 16, 1929 to Oscar and Luna Deloney. Ethel had seven brothers and two sisters. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents: Oscar and Luna Deloney, her brothers: Lonnie, Virgil, James, Dan,...

Loi Tran

Loi Tran

Jul 8, 2021

Mr. LOI TRAN ,age 84, of Fairhope, Alabama , passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Born in Vietnam, Mr. Loi met and married his wife Le and together they have eight wonderful children. Mr. Loi was a Christian, a soldier, a husband, a father, and as traditional...

David Milad Bone

David Milad Bone

Jul 6, 2021

BONE LILLIAN, ALABAMA David Milad Bone, age 74, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021. David was the best example of character and greatly influenced the lives of his wife, daughters, their friends, and everyone who met him throughout his life. He loved with his whole heart and led his family through example. David had pride...

Robert Edward Caldwell

Robert Edward Caldwell

Jul 5, 2021

Robert Edward Caldwell, age 82, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. At one time, Robert enjoyed volunteering for the Foley Fire Department and the Fairhope Police Department. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairhope. He enjoyed long walks. Robert loved his wife and family dearly. Robert was preceded in death...

Barbara Anne Schneider Stieber

Barbara Anne Schneider Stieber

Jul 5, 2021

Barbara Anne Schneider Stieber, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021. Barbara graduated from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY, with a degree in business. In Fairhope, she was very involved with ballroom dancing, playing cards and walking on the pier. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Orville Schneider...

Randall Alfred Hayes

Randall Alfred Hayes

Jul 5, 2021

Randall Alfred Hayes, born on February 8, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on July 5th in Mobile, Alabama. Randall was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Gilrie Hayes and Sarah Jane Fulton Hayes, sister Holly (Danny) Hallock, son Aaron Hayes, and niece Sonya Andersen. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Cathy Veitch-Hayes, brother Rod (Sarah)...

Patricia Evelyn Maddox Eldridge

Patricia Evelyn Maddox Eldridge

Jul 5, 2021

Patricia Evelyn Maddox Eldridge was born August 6, 1946 in Mobile, Alabama. She passed to God on July 5, 2021 after an extended illness. Patricia and her husband Earl met on a blind date and were married in October 1964, beginning a life together for the next fifty-six years. She and Earl traveled and lived in both Japan and Italy....

Randy Harold Bishop

Randy Harold Bishop

Jul 4, 2021

Randy Harold Bishop, 62, departed this life on July 4, 2021, at home surrounded by his family, after a battle with a chronic illness. He was proceeded in death by his brother Mike Bishop, son Blake Bauer, and his granddaughter Blakely Houston. 

Randy was born on October 1, 1958, in Bay Minette, AL, to the late Joseph Bishop, Sr....

Barbara Kay Nelson

Barbara Kay Nelson

Jul 2, 2021

Barbara Kay Nelson, age 76, a resident of Fairhope, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Barbara was a hair stylist in Memphis, Tennessee before her retirement. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Nelson. Barbara is survived by her son, Robert Michael Nelson and Jennifer Gitchell Nelson, daughter-in-law;...

Edna Dodd Sullivan

Edna Dodd Sullivan

Jul 2, 2021

Edna Dodd Sullivan, age 62, a native of Fairhope, AL and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Margaret Dodd and her husband, Michael Sullivan. Edna is survived by her brothers, Patrick Dodd of Elberta and Ray Jernigan (Patricia) of Fairhope; brothers-in-law, Shawn Sullivan (Judy) of...

Pamela Sue Smith Boone

Pamela Sue Smith Boone

Jul 1, 2021

Pamela Sue Smith Boone June 19, 1945 ~ July 1, 2021 Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Clarence and Bessie Smith, Pamela Sue graduated from Central High School and then, The Massie College of Business in Atlanta, Georgia. Pam married Rick Boone and moved to his hometown of Fairhope, Alabama, where they raised three children; Amanda, Randy and Brian. Pam was...

Wendy Atkins Pierce

Wendy Atkins Pierce

Jun 30, 2021

Wendy Atkins Pierce Nov. 6, 1960 to June 30, 2021 Wendy Atkins Pierce loved helping people. In fact, she devoted her personal and professional life to it. Wendy passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021. She was born Nov. 6, 1960, and grew up in Anniston and Mobile, Ala., with her Methodist minister father, Eugene Lewis Atkins and mother, Martha...

Jimmy Glenn Taylor

Jimmy Glenn Taylor

Jun 30, 2021

Jimmy Glenn Taylor, 87 died Wednesday June 30, 2021, surrounded by family at home after a chronic illness. He was born October 5, 1933, in Randolph County, Delta Alabama to the late Andrew Jackson Taylor and Annie Ellis Boyd Taylor. He was an avid runner and loved his family. He retired from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals after 32 years. He was a...

Laura Denise Phillips

Laura Denise Phillips

Jun 29, 2021

Laura Denise Phillips, age 42, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Laura was a graduate of the University of South Alabama. She was an accomplished author and artist. Laura was a devout Catholic who loved attending Mass at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception with Father Skoneki. Laura was preceded in death by her...

Kevin D. Carson

Kevin D. Carson

Jun 29, 2021

Kevin D. Carson, 43, loving son of Alice (Doyle) and Frederick Carson Sr., passed away June 29, 2021, in Foley, AL. Born in Madison, WI, on Jan. 4, 1978, he attended Holy Name Seminary and Memorial High School. In 2000, he graduated from St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN, with a bachelor’s degree in business management and human resources. Upon...

Mabel "Betty" Elizabeth Thomas

Mabel "Betty" Elizabeth Thomas

Jun 28, 2021

Mabel Elizabeth “Betty” Thomas, age 89, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. Betty was a graduate of Foley High School and life-long member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Foley. Preceded in death by her parents; Karl and Eleanor Stockes, husbands; Curtis Cowart and Abbot Thomas, sons; Billy Cowart and David Cowart, brother; Joe “Butch”...