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Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Maria Lea Heppner
May 1, 2024
Maria Lea Heppner, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the age of 47.
She was a student at Georgia State and loved to read.
Maria was preceded in death by her father, Lee Heppner.
She is survived by her mother, Freda Heppner of Fairhope; son, Xavier Alan Heppner (Mia Gibertini) of Daphne, Alabama; other relatives and friends.
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Gloria Underwood Anthony
Apr 29, 2024
Gloria Underwood Anthony passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Gloria was born in LaGrange, Georgia on July 21, 1939, and was raised in Fairhope, Alabama, where she lived most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Mildred Underwood, her son, Michael Benjamin Anthony, her husband,...
Marilyn Anita Turner
Apr 29, 2024
Marilyn Anita Turner, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Albert L. Rawls, Sr. and Esther L. Rawls; husband, Paul “Peachie” Turner; brother, Al Rawls, Jr; and sister, Esther Annette Dixon.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Jerri...
Cathy Collins
Apr 28, 2024
Cathy Collins, a beloved member of the Magnolia Springs community, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Foley, Alabama. She was known for her dedication to her career at Woerner Turf.Born in Foley, Alabama, Cathy was a proud graduate of Foley High School. Her passion for hosting and cooking for family gatherings brought joy to all who knew her. Cathy's...
Joyce Roy James
Apr 28, 2024
Joyce James, a longtime resident of Foley, Alabama, passed peacefully on April 28, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Clifford E James; her father, Russell B Roy; stepfather, George B Germany; mother, Verna Ann Germany; sister, Patricia Ann Lyman; and granddaughter, Stephanie Fluet.
Joyce is survived by her sons, Steve James, Michael James (Suzie), and George...
Robert H Harrison
Apr 26, 2024
HARRISON
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA
Robert H. Harrison (Bob), age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL, formally of Muscle Shoals, AL, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce M. Harrison of Fairhope, AL; daughter, Kate (Brandon) Smith of Decatur, AL; son, Pace M. (Ashley) Harrison of Summerdale, AL; two grandchildren, Chambless Smith and Ashton Gean; brother, George W. (Liz)...
Jimmie Edwin Rogers
Apr 25, 2024
ROGERS
SILVERHILL, ALABAMA
Jim Edwin Rogers, age 71 of Silverhill, AL, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 surrounded by his family and his significant other Nancy Kooyenga.
Jim served his community through his church, Greenwood Community Covenant Church.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents Buck and Marcheta Rogers.
He is survived by his three sons, John Rogers, Joshua Rogers and Hurdis Rogers;...
Madeline Parker Avinger
Apr 25, 2024
Madeline Parker Avinger, a current resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, from complications caused by Lewy Body Dementia. She was born May 31, 1946, in Mobile, Alabama.
Madeline attended St. Catherine’s Grammar School and graduated from Convent of Mercy, class 1964. After graduating from High School, Madeline pursued a career that followed her passion for teaching the...
Giles Burton Tomlin
Apr 24, 2024
Giles Burton Tomlin, age 87 of Spanish Fort, Alabama passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Giles was a member of Bible Baptist Church as well as The Masonic Lodge in Spanish Fort for many years.
Giles retired from International Paper Company where he was a loyal and dedicated employee for 44 years. After his retirement, he got to live...
Bobby Gene Graham
Apr 23, 2024
USAF Major (retired) Bobby Gene Graham, a native of Dos Palos, CA and longtime resident of Foley, AL died Tuesday, April 23, 2024 following a multi-year dementia struggle.
Burial with military honors will take place at Pine Rest Cemetery, Foley on Tuesday, April 30 at 3pm. Family will receive guests from 1:30-2:30pm at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, 2551 Hwy 59, Foley, AL.
Bob...
Ricky Joe "R.J." Rumfelt
Apr 23, 2024
Mr. Ricky Joe Rumfelt a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the age of 71.
He was an avid guitar player and an avid Atlanta Braves fan, Carolina Tarheel fan, and musician. Ricky was in the Army over five years. He loved singing and was a loving father and grandfather.
Ricky was preceded in death by...
Joseph "Joe Matt" Matthew Dumas
Apr 23, 2024
Joseph Matthew, “Joe Matt” Dumas, a resident of Loxley, AL, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2024, at the age of 69.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis Dumas, Sr and Alice Patricia Dumas.
Joe Matt is survived by his brothers, Lee Dumas and Daniel Dumas; other relatives and friends.
Private services for the family will be held at a later...
Richard Carl Hoffman
Apr 21, 2024
HOFFMAN
ELBERTA, AL
Richard Carl Hoffman, Jr. of Elberta, AL was born on October 6, 1940, to Richard, Sr. and Erma Hoffman. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 21, 2024, at the age of 83.
Living his entire life in the Miflin community, he was a Foley High School graduate (class of 1960). Richard served six years with the...
Hugh "Hugo" Lee Johnston
Apr 21, 2024
Mr. Hugh Lee “Hugo” Johnston, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024, at the age of 83.
He loved visiting with friends and neighbors and taking care of his home and yard.
Hugo is survived by his loving wife Rachael Price Johnston of Lillian, AL. of 45 years; his stepdaughter, Karen (Troy) Gresham of Valley, AL; stepson, Jerry...
Gregory "Greg" Robert Smith
Apr 20, 2024
Gregory Robert Smith, “Greg”, passed away on April 20th, 2024. Born on October 19th, 1951, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Greg was a graduate of Gannon University.
Greg was predeceased by his loving wife, Margaret Mahaney-Smith and his first wife, Susan Smith, father, Robert Smith, and his mother, Betty Smith. He is survived by his loving son, Jason Smith, and stepchildren, Amy Auldredge...
Beverly Gail Dick
Apr 20, 2024
Beverly Gail Dick, 78
Fairhope AL - April 20, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Beverly Gail Dick of Fairhope, AL on April 20th, 2024, at the age of 78. She was born in Mobile, AL on July 13, 1945, to Lee and Dorothy Seifert.
Gail graduated from The Convent of Mercy in Mobile,...
Anne G. Hinrichs
Apr 20, 2024
Anne Carmen Gibson Gavin Hinrichs, 86, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York to Dorothy Marasco Gibson and John Gibson. She was later adopted by her stepfather, J. Russell Gavin.
Anne was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who touched many lives with her kindness and generosity. During the mid-70’s, she played...
Mary Evalyn Runyan White
Apr 19, 2024
Mary Evalyn Runyan White
May 20, 1932–April 19, 2024
Written by Jodi Hughes
“Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come.” —Proverbs 31:25 NKJV
On Friday, April 19, 2024, after a beautiful, warm spring day in Silverhill, Alabama, Mary Evalyn Runyan White, just shy of ninety-two years old, left this world behind and stepped into her savior’s arms. She was enveloped...
Edward McCain Hanson
Apr 19, 2024
Edward McCain (Mackey) Hanson entered his Heavenly Home on April 19, 2024, surrounded by his family at North Baldwin Hospital.
Mackey had so many health problems over the years, any one of them could have caused his death but it was a heart attack that he died from. Mackey resided at the William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette...
Andrea Sue Hamilton Pattillo
Apr 19, 2024
Andrea Sue Hamilton Pattillo
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Andrea Pattillo, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, at the age of 82.
Andrea was born March 31, 1942, at St. Joseph’s Infirmary in Atlanta, GA. She grew up in East Atlanta, graduated from Murphy High School in 1960, attended Young Harris Junior College, and graduated from St. Joseph’s Infirmary...
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