Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Kenneth Raymond Frost, Jr.
Aug 21, 2025
Kenneth Raymond Frost, Jr., age 92, a resident of Perdido Beach, Alabama, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. Ken was born in Sacramento, California, on November 19, 1932.
Preceding him in death were his wife of 50 years, Mona Bailey Frost; parents, Ken and Virginia Frost; sister, Marcia Cooper; son-in-law, Ronnie Farmer; grandsons, Joshua Frost and Gregory Scott Dunkin. He is...
Robert Leon Whitley
Sep 15, 2025
Robert Leon Whitley, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 86.
He was a National Sales Manager for many years. Robert was an avid golfer and was always excited about his hole-in-one. He loved water skiing, fishing, traveling and gardening.
Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather,...
Donnis "Joker" Kichler
Sep 15, 2025
Donnis George Kichler (Joker)
July 17, 1951 – September 15, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Donnis George Kichler, simply known as "Joker," on September 15, 2025, at the age of 74. A native of Baldwin County and local of Elberta, Donnis was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a dedicated business owner. His warmth, humor,...
James Angus Harris, Jr.
Sep 13, 2025
James Angus Harris Jr, age 56, a native and resident of the White House Fork community and Bay Minette Community died Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at his residence. He was disabled. He loved spending time with his loving wife and kids, family and friends. He was an active member of the Rusty Relics Metal Detecting and many more others. He...
Lenora Isabelle Atchley
Sep 13, 2025
Lenora Isabelle Atchley, 94 , a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025.
She is survived by daughters, Jeri Robinson of Foley, AL., Vera Annette Owen of Pasco, WA.; grandson; Donald Wayne Tedford of West Fork, AR., Paul Anthony Tedford of Lowell, AR., Nathan Owen of WA.; granddaughter, Ginger Owen Coriell of WA.; 5 great grandchildren, Brooke Madison...
Earl Kelley Randolph
Sep 12, 2025
Earl Kelley Randolph, a resident of Summerdale, Alabama, and formerly of Williamsburg, KY, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at the age of 76.
Earl was an Army veteran, serving in the Vietnam war and was the recipient of a Purple Heart and also the Bronze Star.
Earl was born in Jellico, TN, to the late Raymond and Ethel Randolph.
He is survived...
Steve Leroy James
Sep 10, 2025
Steve Leroy James, U.S. Army SSG retired, age 76, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. He was a past commander of the VFW, member of the American Legion, Elks, and Fraternal order of Eagles.
Steve was born in Long Beach California in 1949 to parents Clifford and Deloris (Branham) James. Preceding him in death...
David Allan Powers
Sep 9, 2025
David Allan Powers, M.Div., D.Min., 1938-2025; Husband, father, priest, band director, veteran.
We are proud to remember and celebrate the life of the Reverend Dr. David Allan Powers this Tuesday, September 16, 2025, with a funeral service at 4:00 pm at All Saints Episcopal Church in Mobile, Alabama, reception to follow. David A. Powers was the second of three sons to...
Terry Dean Rudberg
Sep 9, 2025
Terry Dean Rudberg, age 88, a resident of Foley, AL passed away September 9, 2025.
He was the Manager at Rohr Industries, a member of the Kiwanis Club for 40 years and very active in the Assembly of God Church. A loving husband, father, grandfather and son.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Elaine Rudberg of Foley, AL; three daughters, Tracy...
William Frank Gustafson, Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
William F. “Toby” Gustafson Jr., 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 8th, 2025. Toby loved Jesus, his wife Cathy, his family and his church family. He will be missed for his generous spirit, quick wit and willingness to advise anyone about anything. Toby loved fishing, hated mayonnaise and wanted everyone he met to know Jesus.
Toby...
Ronald Stewart Williams
Sep 8, 2025
Ronald Stewart Williams, 88 years of age, left this world peacefully on September 8th 2025 with his devoted wife of 70 years by his side.
Born in 1937 in Louisville Kentucky to Catherine (Tapscott) Williams and Bill Williams. Siblings include Robert (Chris) Williams, Barbara (Billy) Blakely, and retired Rev. Melody Williams.
Ronald married Carolyn Sue Williamson in Louisville Kentucky June 11th, 1955...
Gilbert "Gil" Neal Rhodes, Jr.
Sep 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gil Rhodes
Gilbert Neal Rhodes, Jr. (Gil), age 82, a resident of Foley, Alabama passed away Monday, September 8th, 2025, following an extended illness. He attended Montgomery County High School, Ramer, Alabama and Huntington College in Montgomery, Alabama. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving two terms throughout the South Pacific during the Vietnam War...
Carolyn Snow Sawyer
Sep 7, 2025
Carolyn Elizabeth Snow Sawyer, aged 74, of Fairhope, departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 7th at her home, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Carolyn will be remembered for her vibrant smile, her positive spirit, her cheerful humor, and her steadfast faith in the Lord and His providence. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and...
Laurie Dyas Chunn
Sep 6, 2025
Laurie Dyas Chunn, 59, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, made her final transition gracefully and peacefully on September 6, 2025, with her family by her side.
Laurie was born on August 2, 1966, in Durham, North Carolina, to Dr. Edmund Covington Dyas, IV, and Diane LeCorgne Dyas. She attended Auburn University and the University...
Elsie Corrine Arnold Butgereit
Sep 6, 2025
Elsie Corrine Arnold Butgereit, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, danced her way into heaven on September 6, 2025, passing peacefully in her home surrounded by family and a whole radiance of cardinals (if you know, you know!). We’re confident that when she reached the Pearly Gates, the Lord smiled, handed her a fresh pair of dancing shoes, and cleared...
Thomas Morris Westmoreland
Sep 6, 2025
Thomas Morris Westmoreland
June 11, 1947 - September 6, 2025
Thomas Morris Westmoreland, known as Tommy to his friends and family, passed away peacefully after an extended illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Louise Westmoreland and Inez Givens Westmoreland, the mother of his children, as well as his sisters Barbara Jean O’Bryant, Loretta Hardy, Henrietta McDaniel and...
Barbara McCullers Huckabee
Sep 6, 2025
HUCKABEE
FAIRHOPE, AL.
Barbara Gail McCullers Huckabee, Age 79, a lifelong resident of Fairhope currently residing in Montgomery, Alabama passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Montgomery.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Allaway Huckabee; her parents, James Edward McCullers and Verla Appling McCullers; a daughter, Shannon Works; and a stepdaughter, Jackie White.
Survivors include one son, Cliff (Beth) Huckabee of...
William Thomas Freeman
Sep 5, 2025
William Thomas Freeman, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, formerly from Springfield, Il, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 71.
William was born in Springfield, IL, to the late Robert and Violet Freeman.
After 30 years, Bill retired as a sheet metal worker. Bill was also a Master Gardener and loved working in his yard. Bill was also proficient...
Joseph "Joe" Gerald Shankwitz
Sep 2, 2025
SHANKWITZ
LILLIAN, ALABAMA
Joseph Gerald Shankwitz, age 65, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
Born in Miami, Florida, Joe was an active member of the scouts and reached the rank of Eagle Scout. Later, when his boys were young, he became a Scout Master. He worked for Pepsi Cola in his early career and later became a...
Juanita R. Moore
Sep 1, 2025
Juanita Moore, a longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 86.
Juanita was known and loved by many.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Zachary David Moore.
Juanita is survived by her grandson, Zachary Hunter Nelson and other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Juanita’s life will be held at a...
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