Obituaries

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

Landon Eldridge Browning, Sr.

Landon Eldridge Browning, Sr.

Dec 16, 2025

Landon Eldridge Browning Sr., age 89, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

Landon was born in Clay County, Alabama. He was an avid Alabama fan, and he loved to buy and sell cars. He will always be remembered as a protector of his family.

Preceding him in death are his two children, Landon Browning, Jr., and Kenneth...

Susan Heike Brandenburg Johnson

Susan Heike Brandenburg Johnson

Dec 15, 2025

Susan Heike Johnson, 62, of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at SAAD Hospice in Mobile, Alabama.

She was a very loving mother and wife of 42 years. She was a resident of Coweta County, GA. until 2022. We then made our new home in Foley, Alabama. She was employed by Coweta County School System for 19 years,...

Evelyn Cain Norris

Evelyn Cain Norris

Dec 14, 2025

Evelyn Cain Norris, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Silverhill, Alabama. Born on May 5, 1945, Evelyn led a life filled with love, warmth, and a spirit that touched everyone around her.

Evelyn will be remembered as a devoted wife to Thomas C. Norris, Sr. Together, they built a life filled with cherished...

Grace Marie Riffe

Grace Marie Riffe

Dec 17, 2025

Grace was born into a large family of twelve siblings, of which she was the eighth child. She is predeceaced by six of her siblings (in age order): Irean Madden, Velma Givens, WD Mitchell, Earl Mitchell, Ellie Ratliff, and Easter Dawson. She is survived by five siblings: Mildred Thomas, Polly Lake, Shirley Braswell, Shelia Pickels, and her youngest sister Sue...

Lavesta "Toby" Pugh

Lavesta "Toby" Pugh

Dec 14, 2025

Lavesta Toby Pugh, age 58, passed away on December 14, 2025.

Born in Mobile, Alabama, Toby lived a life rooted in family, faith, and love.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Bain Pugh; his father, Arthur Lavesta Pugh; his adopted mom, Kathy Garner; and his brother, Kelly Garner.

Toby is survived by his beloved wife, Tonya Pugh; his stepchildren, Tasha...

Erlene Matson

Erlene Matson

Dec 14, 2025

Erlene Matson, born Feb 18, 1938, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 14, 2025.

Erlene is survived by her husband, Delano Matson of 32 years; her daughter, Ashley (James) Buckley of Semmes, AL; grandson, Tyler Fleming of Semmes, AL.; a step-daughter, Kimberly (David) Hirras of Pensacola, FL; step-son, Randy Matson of Gulf Shores, AL; and...

James "Jimmy" Emil Antinarella

James "Jimmy" Emil Antinarella

Dec 12, 2025

James "Jimmy" Emil Antinarella passed away December 12, 2025, age 69, after a courageous battle with his illness. A life-long resident of Fairhope, he was born at the Jordan Clinic on Section Street predating Thomas Hospital.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Michele A. Antinarella (nee Allen), sisters Auline (Tod) Gail and Diane Gravat, brother Michael (Mellessi) Antinarella,...

Evelyn Martha Weeks

Evelyn Martha Weeks

Dec 11, 2025

Evelyn Martha Collins Weeks, a lifelong resident of Magnolia Springs, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025.

Evelyn was born on November 3, 1946, to Liston and Vivian Collins. She was married to Alvarez Weeks, and they proceeded to have two daughters, Wanda and Malinda. Evelyn was a teacher at Head Start for twenty-two years and also became a chef...

Mary Angela Sessel

Mary Angela Sessel

Dec 10, 2025

Mary Angela Sessel, affectionately known as Angie, departed this world too soon on December 10, 2025, in Orange Beach, Alabama, at the age of 61. Born on June 9, 1964 in Columbia, Missouri, Angie was a beacon of kindness and a caring soul who dedicated her life to her family after a successful early career in the electronics industry.

Angie's journey...

Jacob L. Foster Jr.

Jacob L. Foster Jr.

Dec 10, 2025

Jacob L. Foster, Jr.Went to be with the Lord on December 10th, 2025, at the age of 85Jacob L. Foster, Jr., a devoted husband, father, Pawpaw, and friend, passed away surrounded by thefamily he loved so deeply.A man of unwavering faith, boundless generosity, and quiet strength, Jacobtouched every life he encountered with kindness and purpose.Jacob graduated from Carlowville High School,...

Frances L. Hocquard

Frances L. Hocquard

Dec 10, 2025

Frances L. Hocquard, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the age of 95.

A private memorial service will be held at later date.

Mary Lucile Humphreys

Mary Lucile Humphreys

Dec 8, 2025

Mary Lucile Humphreys, 87, of Foley, Alabama

Mary Lucile Humphreys, born May 2, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away in Robertsdale, Alabama, after a life devoted to caring, generosity, and service. She last resided in Foley, Alabama.

Mary was an extremely caring and supportive person, strong-willed and generous. and served as a second mother to many. She had a deep impact on...

Jimmy "Jim" Morris Thomason

Jimmy "Jim" Morris Thomason

Dec 7, 2025

Obituary – Jimmy “Jim” Morris Thomason

Jimmy “Jim” Morris Thomason of Fairhope died peacefully at his home on December 7, 2025. He was 94.

He is survived by his children, Tony Thomason (Michelle), Andy Thomason (Donna) and Doug Thomason (Gussie); grandchildren, Spenser Thomason (Holly), Eva Clark (Nick), Nick Thomason and Henry Thomason; great grandchildren, Cora and Cru Thomason, as well as his...

Mary Amy Evans Sheldon

Mary Amy Evans Sheldon

Dec 4, 2025

Mary Amy Evans Sheldon

June 4, 1940 – December 4, 2025

Mary Amy Evans Sheldon, age 85, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Mom was determined, strong, and independent. She loved the outdoors, camping, having a garden and baking. She loved teaching and learning new things. She was a college sports fan – especially Auburn Tigers. When she...

Louise Ann Vogelsong

Louise Ann Vogelsong

Dec 4, 2025

Louise “Lou” Ann Vogelsong, age 63 passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 @10:13 am. in Hospice, Pensacola Florida. Surrounded by friends and family.

Lou’s background information

Lou was born in Charleston, West Virginia to Jerry and Deanna Janey Akers on October 5 1962. She lived most of her life in Columbus, Ohio. Where she graduated from Groveport Madison high school. She was...

Claudia Jean Sullivan

Claudia Jean Sullivan

Dec 3, 2025

On December 3, 2025, Claudia Jean (Fowler)Sullivan passed away peacefully at the age of 93 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.

She was born on November 17, 1932 in Mobile, AL and lived there all her life. After meeting her husband on a blind date in Mobile, she married Cyril Sullivan, Jr (Sig) in1952 and celebrated her 73rd anniversary on...

Geoffrey Otto Milton

Geoffrey Otto Milton

Nov 30, 2025

Geoffrey Otto Milton

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend

July 18, 1966 - November 30, 2025

Geoffrey Otto Milton, 59, a compassionate soul and loving family man, passed away surrounded by loved ones. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Geoffrey graduated from Apopka High School in Apopka, Florida, and made Baldwin County his home in 1986, most recently residing in Loxley, Alabama.

Geoffrey’s life...

Sally McClure Whitlock

Sally McClure Whitlock

Nov 30, 2025

Sally McClure Whitlock, age 85, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025, in Fairhope, Alabama, surrounded by loving family members. Born on August 31, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia, growing up in LaGrange, Georgia, Sally brought joy and light to those fortunate enough to know her.

Sally was known for her radiant smile and warm personality....

Regina Kay Burton

Regina Kay Burton

Nov 29, 2025

.Regina “Reggie” Kay Burton, 72, passed away on November 29, 2025.

Kay filled every space with music and laughter. She cared deeply for the environment, finding purpose in nurturing plants, protecting nature, and living gently on the earth.

She found her greatest peace near the water, spending quiet moments by the lake or listening to the steady rhythm of waves. Classic films...

Kelley Elisa Wright

Kelley Elisa Wright

Nov 29, 2025

Kelley Elisa Wright passed from this life on Saturday, November 30, 2025, in Foley, Alabama.

Kelley was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on September 28, 1977. She spent most of her life in the Mobile-Baldwin County area and is a graduate from Daphne High School and attended University of South Alabama.

Kelley was a tender spirit who loved life and people. She...