Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Sandra Brown Bishop
Oct 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sandra Lee Brown Bishop
It is with heavy hearts, yet with the joyful hope of eternal life, that we announce the passing of Sandra Lee Brown Bishop, who entered into the loving presence of our Lord and Savior on October 28, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family at home.
Born on January 27, 1936,...
Phillip Glen Seamster
Oct 26, 2026
How do you summarize the life of a man who selflessly cared for everyone his whole life? A man who led a great but difficult life? A man you admire with every fiber of your being? I guess just from the beginning;
On January 6, 1942, Phillip (Phil) Glen Seamster was born to Glen and Dorothy Seamster in Washington DC. He...
Howard Dean Sherman
Oct 25, 2026
Howard Dean Sherman
December 23, 1947 – October 25, 2026
Howard Dean Sherman passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and cherished memories.
Howard was a lifelong resident of the Vernant Park community in Foley, Alabama, and proudly served his country as a United States Army Veteran. He later worked as a shipwright and had a...
Lee Robinson Gwynn
Oct 25, 2026
February 2, 1951 – October 25, 2026
Lee Robinson (“Robbie”) Gwynn, 75, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.
Robbie was born in Mobile and raised in both Mobile and Baldwin Counties. Following his marriage to Maria Wynne Gwynn, he made Fairhope his home, where he built a life centered around family, friendship, and...
Harvey Leon Ikner
Oct 25, 2026
Harvey Leon Ikner
September 16, 1956 – October 25, 2026
Harvey Leon Ikner, a native of Monroeville, Alabama, and a longtime resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the age of 70.
Harvey devoted his career to the health care industry, working at South Alabama and UAB Medicine. His 27 years of service to the health system...
Charles Wesley Smith
Oct 24, 2026
Charles Wesley “Wes” Smith April 23, 1939 – October 24, 2026
Charles Wesley “Wes” Smith, 87, of Foley, Alabama, died peacefully at home on October 24, 2026.
Wes was born on April 23, 1939, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Helen B. and Arthur W. Smith, and was raised in Goshen, Indiana. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Pulp and Paper Technology from...
Barry Lee Winters
Oct 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Barry Lee Winters
Barry Lee Winters, age 81, a native of Gahanna, Ohio, and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Barry was an amazing husband, father, Papa, and friend who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He shared 56 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Connie, and took...
Cheryl Markland
Oct 21, 2026
Cheryl Markland, age 67, resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed way on October 21st, 2026 in Daphne, Alabama due to pancreatic cancer.
She was born on November 15th, 1958 in Opelousas, Louisiana to her parents Clara White and William Taylor. She attended Foley Highschool. She was a determined and appreciated manager at Surfstyle for over 30 years.
She is survived by her mother...
Elaine Marie Hatch
Oct 20, 2026
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Elaine Marie Hatch, age 88, a current resident of Willis Creek Village, Fort Payne, AL, a native of Elyria, OH, a longtime resident of Canterberry, NH, passed away October 20, 2026.
She preceded in death by her husband, Brian Hatch, her parents, Howard and Mary Hinkelmann, siblings, Mary Ann Hinkelmann and William Earl Hinkelmann.
She is survived by her brother, Howard...
Robert A. Buckley
Oct 19, 2026
Robert (Bob) Anthony Buckley, 65, of Fairhope, AL, passed away on October 19, 2026.
Born to Robert and Carole Buckley, his journey began on Long Island, but life eventually led him from one island to another—Rhode Island. Wherever he went, he found, created, and played music. A passion he shared with his father.
A wrong turn on one of his many adventures...
Lori Wiggins Koppersmith
Oct 19, 2026
Lori Wiggins Koppersmith, age 71, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, leaving behind a lasting legacy of faith, compassion, strength, and service to others.
Born on October 7, 1955, in Atmore, Alabama, Lori was the daughter of Comer and Corene Wiggins. She grew up in Cantonment, Florida, before attending Troy State University in Troy, Alabama, where she...
Brandi L. Fulford
Oct 18, 2026
Brandi Nix Fulford (51) of Fairhope, Alabama, March 12, 1975 - October 18, 2026.
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Brandi Fulford. She grew up in Nashville, Georgia, attended middle school in Birmingham, Alabama, completed the first part of high school in San Antonio, Texas, and graduated from high school in Tyler, Texas — where she was a proud...
Chandra Williams Ford
Oct 18, 2026
Chandra Williams Ford, of Fairhope, Alabama, born on August 3, 1967 in Bitburg, Germany to Clois E. Williams and M. Carol Williams passed away on October 18, 2026.
Chandra lived in Bitburg until age 3 then moved to Marietta, Georgia where she attended The Walker School through graduation and Marietta First Baptist Church until age 22. She attended Auburn University earning...
Tyler Allen Pounds
Oct 17, 2026
Tyler Allen Pounds, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away October 17, 2026, at the age of 19. Tyler was born on October 8, 2007, in Jasper, Alabama.
He is survived by his parents, Destry and Grisel Pounds; his sister, Tralise Pounds (Andrew Bryce); his grandparents, Denese Pounds, TJ and Tinya Blake; along with a host of other relatives and many...
Marsha Jean Kaechele
Oct 16, 2026
In loving memory of Marsha Jean (Deanna) Kaechele.
October 10, 1949-October 16,2026
Marsha Jean (Deanna) Kaechele passed away on October 16,2026 following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She is now at peace, reunited with her Savior Jesus Christ, her beloved husband Geezer Kaechele and many other loved ones who preceded her in death.
Deanna was born October 10, 1949 in...
Frank D. Moore, Jr.
Oct 15, 2026
Frank Durword MooreA Life of Achievement and Devotion to FamilyOctober 15, 1945 – October 15, 2026
Frank Durword Moore Jr., beloved father and grandfather, accomplished attorney and securities industry consultant, passionate angler and sailor, passed away on his 81st birthday, after a brief hospitalization, surrounded by his immediate family. Frank Moore was a man of extraordinary achievement, intellect and curiosity. He...
Margaret Ruth Stites
Oct 15, 2026
For a Dancer:
Margaret (Maggie) Ruth Stites, 74, of Lillian, Alabama made a peaceful exit from this world’s stage on October 15, 2026. Maggie always loved good music, great people, art, and a range of fashions. She will be remembered by all those who knew her for her kindness, compassion, intense determination always to be herself and, not least, her constant...
Janet May Vanek Romans
Oct 14, 2026
Janet May Romans
February 7, 1945 – October 14, 2026
Janet May Romans, affectionately known to family and friends simply as "Jan," age 81, of Compass Point Condominiums in Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Jan was born on February 7, 1945, in New York City, New York, to Frank Lawrence Vanek and...
David Lee Gordon
Oct 14, 2026
David Lee Gordon, lovingly known as “Daddy Cool,” passed away on October 14, 2026, in Foley, Alabama. He was 62. He was born on March 3, 1964, in Eastman, Georgia.
Those who knew him and the family who held an important place in his life will remember David with love. He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Williams, and her children;...
Derell Wayne Parker
Oct 13, 2026
Derell Wayne Parker, born on February 22, 1974, in Clewiston, Florida, passed away on October 13, 2026, in Daphne, Alabama, at 52. Cherished by all who knew him, Derell leaves a legacy of love and dedication.
With 30 years as a truck driver, Derell exemplified endurance and responsibility, demonstrating quiet strength and devotion to those around him. His life on the...
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