Obituaries

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

James "Jim" Wallace Morgan

James "Jim" Wallace Morgan

Apr 10, 2021

MORGAN FOLEY, AL. James “Jim” Wallace Morgan, age 70, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and cherished his family dearly. He coached women’s softball team, Paw Paw’s Cowgirls, who ranked 7th in the nation. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita and Earl Brooks; sons,...

Barry Joseph Corona

Barry Joseph Corona

Apr 10, 2021

Barry Joseph Corona, age 85, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on April 10, 2021. He was peacefully at home with his loved ones.

Barry was born August 30, 1935, in Three Bridges, New Jersey, to Freda and Raynold Corona. He had a PhD in Chemistry and taught at several colleges and universities. He graduated from Notre Dame University...

Deborah Winberg Fleming

Deborah Winberg Fleming

Apr 10, 2021

Deborah Winberg Fleming, age 65, of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021. She was born on September 9, 1955, to Lawrence Wesley Winberg, Sr., and Esther Chaperon Winberg at Gorgas Hospital in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone. The youngest of seven children, Debbie moved from the Panama Canal Zone to her father's hometown of Fairhope at the age...

Robert Francis Patterson, Jr.

Robert Francis Patterson, Jr.

Apr 9, 2021

Robert Francis Patterson, Jr., 86, of Fairhope, Alabama passed away peacefully on April 9th due to complications caused by COVID-19. He was surrounded by his wife and daughters.

Bob was born on May 23rd, 1934 to Robert and Barbara Patterson in Pittsburgh, PA. He grew up with three sisters and graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School in 1952. He went...

Carolyn Matchett

Carolyn Matchett

Apr 9, 2021

Carolyn Foster Matchett, age 80, a resident of Daphne passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. Carolyn was a registered nurse who loved caring for others. She loved and was treasured by her family, and she adored her dog, Chip. Carolyn was an active member of the Sunflower Sunday School Class at Eastern Shore Baptist Church. She had a fondness...

Shirley Cain Miles

Shirley Cain Miles

Apr 8, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Marie Cain Miles went to be with her Lord April 8, 2021 at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL. Shirley was born in the Washington County Hospital in Hagerstown, MD on January 16, 1943. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, 200 S. Section St., Fairhope, AL. She was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Cain and...

Howard Leon Ford, Jr.

Howard Leon Ford, Jr.

Apr 7, 2021

Howard Leon Ford, Jr., 67, a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. He was the owner of Visual Effects, Orange Beach, AL. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard Leon Ford, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rhonda J. Ford, Orange Beach, AL; son, Randy (Shelly) Ford, Foley,...

George Keith Hadden

George Keith Hadden

Apr 6, 2021

George Keith Hadden, age 68, a resident of Daphne, Alabama passed away on April 6, 2021. Keith was retired from the Corps of Engineers. He was a graduate of the University of Mobile and was an avid outdoorsman. Keith is survived by his wife, Linda Hadden of Daphne; daughter, Daphne (Don) Freeman of Daphne; grandchildren, Luke Freeman, Cody Freeman; brothers,...

George Thomas Stabler

George Thomas Stabler

Apr 3, 2021

Mr. George Thomas Stabler, age 78 of Fairhope, AL passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 7th, 1942 in Monroe County, AL and lived the last 49 years n Fairhope. He was preceded in death by his parents James Stanley Stabler and Myrtle Mae McKenzie Stabler; brothers Alfred Stabler...

John F. Heyer

John F. Heyer

Apr 1, 2021

John Franklin Heyer, 68, a resident of Loxley passed into eternal life on Thursday, April 1,2021. He was a devout member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. John was a 1970 graduate of McGill Institute. He went on to become a founding partner of the firm CPSI in Mobile, AL. He was a loving father who was dedicated to his family,...

Charles Steven New

Charles Steven New

Mar 31, 2021

In Loving Memory Charles Steven New August 10, 1953 - March 31, 2021 Charles Steven New was born on August 10, 1953 at Fort Polk, LA and left this life peacefully on March 31, 2021 at the Saad Hospice Retreat in Mobile, AL. Steve was preceded in death by his father Lt. Col. Guy E. New. He is survived by...

Franco Francesco Di Natale

Franco Francesco Di Natale

Mar 31, 2021

Franco Francesco Di Natale, 68, a resident of Foley passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was born in Tripoli, Libya and grew up in Vicenza, Italy. Franco moved to America when he was 25. After retirement, he went to work for the Baldwin County School Board of Education as a bus driver. Franco was bigger than life, hardworking...

George Cabell Outlaw, III

George Cabell Outlaw, III

Mar 30, 2021

George Cabell Outlaw, III passed peacefully in his home in Fairhope, Alabama on March 30, 2021. He will be dearly missed by his wife Deborah Watson Outlaw, his children, Cabell, Alexander, Timothy, Irene, Chester, Kelsey, and Lindsay, 4 beautiful grandchildren, and sister Jean Outlaw Sherman Robertson along with his many life-long friends and extended family–all of whom Cabell loved fiercely....

Betty Whitchard

Betty Whitchard

Mar 30, 2021

Ms. Betty Roberts Whitchard went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2021. She was born in Panama City, FL to Mr. Ruben and Ms. Ruby Lee Roberts; the youngest of 6 children. She was the life-long love and wife of Mr. Ted Whitchard, celebrating 53 years of marriage before he went home in 2011. Ms....

Dorothy Beville Yeend Yeager

Dorothy Beville Yeend Yeager

Mar 29, 2021

Dorothy Beville Yeend Yeager passed away peacefully at her beloved home on Mobile Bay in Fairhope on March 29, 2021 at the age of 96. “Dot “was born in Mobile on January 27, 1925 and moved to her present home when she was 13 years old. A realtor for 55 years on the Eastern Shore, she is quoted as saying...

Sally Belle Bennett

Sally Belle Bennett

Mar 29, 2021

Bennett, Mrs. Sally Belle, age 87, of Daphne, passed away March 29, 2021. Sally was born to the late Thomas Leon Wallace and Nora Boyington Wallace on February 12, 1934 in Robertsdale, AL. Sally attended Robertsdale High School and was a lifelong resident of the eastern shore community of Baldwin County. She maintained for several years a part-time retail career...

Steven "Scott" Bagby

Steven "Scott" Bagby

Mar 28, 2021

Steven Scott Bagby, age 62, a resident of Daphne Belforest Community passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021. Scott attended the Atlanta College of Art in Atlanta, Georgia. Scott was a talented artist and painted daily in his home studio. Scott had a generous and kind heart. He was a loyal and devoted friend and family member. Those who knew him...

Larry Lee Sandstrom

Larry Lee Sandstrom

Mar 28, 2021

Larry Lee Sandstrom of Fairhope, Alabama went home to be with the Lord on March 28, 2021 at the age of 81. He was born on August 15, 1939 in Bakersfield, California. Larry is preceded in death by his father, John B. and his mother, Helen Thomas Sandstrom, as well as his brother, William H. Sandstrom. Larry is survived by...

John Evans Gutknecht

John Evans Gutknecht

Mar 27, 2021

John Evans Gutknecht was born on August 24, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Frederick J. Gutknecht and Earlie Bailey Gutknecht. He passed away on March 27, 2021 at the William F. Green Veterans Home in Bay Minette, Alabama. He was a graduate of Saint Stanislaus High School in 1950 in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, a graduate of Tulane...

Inabelle VanAustin

Inabelle VanAustin

Mar 26, 2021

Inabelle VanAustin, 86, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021.