Obituaries

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

Cheryl "Cheri" N. Dowsey

Cheryl "Cheri" N. Dowsey

Feb 20, 2021

Cheryl (Cheri) N. Dowsey passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on February 20, 2021 at the age of 72. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Null and mother, June Null. Cheri is survived by her daughter, Tiffany (Tony) King and her cherished grandchildren, Gabrielle and Gauge Copeland, Tanner and Mallorie King, and beloved mother in...

Marilyn Ruth (Schlafer) Kinsey

Marilyn Ruth (Schlafer) Kinsey

Feb 19, 2021

Marilyn Ruth Kinsey of Foley, Alabama, was called home on Friday, February 19th, 2021, surrounded by her children and family at home. She was born August 15th, 1936, in Viroqua, Wisconsin, to Myron and Margaret Schlafer. Marilyn’s family ties include her children- Robert (Linda H.)Kinsey, Vicki (Randy) Mercer, Jodi Rick)Wonser, Kelli D. Kinsey, Wendi (Willis L.)Kinsey, 9 grandchildren, 13 great...

Izola McCants Wasp

Izola McCants Wasp

Feb 19, 2021

Izola McCants was born on September 1, 1937 to Wade and Matilda McCants in Hilbert Alabama. She departed this life for eternal rest on February 19, 2021. Izola was a devout member of the Bethel Lutheran Evangelical Church, under the leadership of her pastor whom she dearly loved, Pastor Ulmer Marshall. She served and Loved her church responsibilities dearly. She...

Kendall George

Kendall George

Feb 18, 2021

Kendall Leigh George, 29, a resident of Fairhope passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021. She is survived by her parents, Patrick (Susan) George of Mobile and Karen (Keith) George of Venice, FL; brothers, Patrick B. George, Jr. of Sarasota, FL, Jacob George of Metairie, LA and Ben (Callie) Friend of Manchester, TN; sister, Hannah George of Chickasaw; step-sisters Carley...

Vann Byrd Snell Smith

Vann Byrd Snell Smith

Feb 18, 2021

Vann Byrd Snell Smith of Fairhope, Alabama died at her home on February 18, 2021 after a long illness. She was born on May 6, 1931 in Ozark, AL to the late Ellis Foy Snell and Lucile Byrd Snell. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Rev. Marcus Herbert Smith. Vann graduated cum laude from Wesleyan College in...

Gary "Jaws" R. Eaves

Gary "Jaws" R. Eaves

Feb 17, 2021

Legendary and long-time resident of Seal Beach, California, Gary R. “Jaws” Eaves, joined the collective soul on February 17, 2021 at his home in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife by his side. An immigrant from Newport, Wales, U.K., he became a nationalized citizen in 1976 and was a true patriot and defender of our citizens. A trained Judoka at...

Ann Baggett Blackmon

Ann Baggett Blackmon

Feb 17, 2021

Ann Baggett Blackmon, age 80, loving Wife, Mama, MamMaw, Sister and friend, and a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021. She was a member of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church. From 1984 – 2000, she worked in the cafeteria at Elsanor school in Elsanor, AL. After enduring numerous health issues over the past five years, Ann received...

Donald "Mel" Garron, Jr.

Donald "Mel" Garron, Jr.

Feb 16, 2021

Donald Meldon “Mel” Garron, Jr., 55, a resident of Stapleton passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Mel was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Garron and son, Jafet Barrera. He is survived by his wife Lucia Garron; daughters, Melanie (Shaun) Jodon of Mississippi, Sherrie (Nathan) Pardue of South Carolina, and Mahli Barrera of Birmingham; son, Matthew Garron of...

Frank J. Trione

Frank J. Trione

Feb 16, 2021

Beloved father, husband, teacher and man of service, Frank Joseph Trione died February 16, 2021 at the age of 68. He is preceded in death by his parents Joby and Gladys Trione. He is survived by his wife Margaret and daughter Margaret Frances; brother Ben Trione; sisters Anne Trione (Wende) , Sara Trione and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Frank’s...

Ralph Hyatt, Jr.

Ralph Hyatt, Jr.

Feb 16, 2021

Ralph Hyatt, SGT MAJ, USMC (Retired) 93, Lillian AL. passed away Tuesday, Feb 16 2021. He is survived by sons Ralph III and Thomas Hyatt, daughter-in-law Kelly Hyatt as well as grandchildren, Laura, Thomas, Claire and Kelsey. Remarried late in life, he is also survived by his spouse Wilma Hyatt and her children, Susan, Sheryl and Dennis. Mr. Hyatt requested...

Pleasant Jesse Church, Jr.

Pleasant Jesse Church, Jr.

Feb 15, 2021

Pleasant Jesse Church, Jr., age 89, was born on September 4, 1931, in Moorhead, Mississippi to Pleasant Jesse Church, Sr. and Coallie (Woodruff) Church. He passed away peacefully and entered into the loving arms of his Savior on Monday, February 15, 2021, at his daughter’s home in Summerdale, Alabama, after his courageous battle with cancer. He married the love of...

August Schoen

August Schoen

Feb 15, 2021

August Rinhold Schoen, 89, of Elberta, Alabama passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 29, 1931 in Elberta on his family’s farm. He served three tours on the USS Hollister in the Korean War in which he was trained in pipefitting and welding. After his discharge, he returned to Elberta to pursue...

John Edwin Bays, Jr.

John Edwin Bays, Jr.

Feb 13, 2021

John Edwin Bays, Jr., 65, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. John was a United States Marine Veteran, owner and operator of Bays Alternators and Starters. He was a pilot and loved to play golf and fish. He was preceded in death by his father, John Edwin Bays, Sr. and his sister, Susan Free....

John A. Forsman

John A. Forsman

Feb 13, 2021

John Albin Forsman, age 87, passed to his heavenly home on February 13, 2021. Mr. Forsman was born in Pascagoula, MS on March 14, 1933. Mr. Forsman and his wife Marilyn, moved to Fairhope, AL after his retirement. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired from First Chemical Corp. as a Supervisor over the Instrument...

Wanda Hall

Wanda Hall

Feb 13, 2021

Wanda Jean Hall, 73, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Wanda was a graduate of Davidson High School. She was the manager of Springhill College Bookstore for 30 years. She was preceded in death by her brother, Eugene “Sonny” Benton Hall, Jr. Wanda is survived by her cousins Russell (Lara) LeFever of Spanish Fort,...

Wayne Elmer Steffen

Wayne Elmer Steffen

Feb 13, 2021

Wayne Elmer Steffen, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away February 13, 2021. He was 92 years of age. He was born and raised in Illinois and lived there until 1994 when he moved to Fairhope. After graduation from Glenbard High School, he started a career with Illinois Bell Telephone Company. He began as a repairman and worked his way up to...

Philip Terrance "Terry" Yoas

Philip Terrance "Terry" Yoas

Feb 12, 2021

Philip Terrance “Terry” Yoas, age 81, a resident of Bay Minette passed away February 12, 2021. Philip was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Philip was preceded in death by a brother, Dean Yoas; and his parents, Philip and Donna Yoas. Philip is survived by his wife, Glenda B. Yoas of Bay Minette, AL; sons, Ronald Wade Yoas of Shellman,...

Kermit Joseph Broussard

Kermit Joseph Broussard

Feb 12, 2021

Kermit Joseph Broussard, 71, a resident of Elberta passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janice Broussard, Elberta, AL; sons, Robert (LeVenia) Nieman, Cocoa, FL., Tracy (Yvonne) Broussard, Odenton, MD, Shaun (Eugenia) Broussard, Elberta, AL; sisters, Laura (John) Brown, Lillian, AL, Cindy Schell, Melbourne, FL; brothers, Kernie (Mary) Broussard, Lafayette, LA,...

Violet Veitch

Violet Veitch

Feb 12, 2021

Violet Mae Veitch, born and raised in New Orleans, peacefully passed away on February 12th at her residence at Westminster Village, Spanish Fort, Alabama. Violet was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Robert Herman Veitch, and her parents John William Boynes and Irene Brechtel Boynes. She is survived by her brother Francis Joseph (Kathy) Eicke; her three...

Patricia Ann Cunningham

Patricia Ann Cunningham

Feb 11, 2021

Patricia Ann Cunningham “Pat or Granny”, 85, passed away on February 11, 2021. Pat was born in Birmingham, Alabama and a resident of Fairhope for the last 24 years. Pat was a retired Home Health Care Giver. Granny was a strong, independent person with a terrific sense of humor. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. She was preceded...

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