Obituaries

May 16, 2024

Marilyn Ray Parks, age 87, a resident of Theodore, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, after an extended illness and while surrounded by her children.

 

Marilyn was born in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, on July 22, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Elbert “E.H.” Harrison and Jesse Lee Howard Ray. She was an active member of First...

May 14, 2024

On the 14th day of May 2024, David A. Simon, Sr. merged with the infinite, assumed room temperature, went home to Jesus, and escaped this mortal realm, casting off this mortal coil in hopes exchanging it for eternal paradise, or at least nothing bad. Esophageal cancer was the culprit here.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janice...

May 13, 2024

WILLIAM CLARK SIDES  

March 5, 1931 - May 13, 2024

Bill grew up in Sipsey, Alabama and left for the University of Alabama after High School where he played Tuba and marched in the Million Dollar Band his freshman year. However... doing so took his focus from his studies and as he was fond of saying, "They (University) asked me if...

May 13, 2024

Ella Cortland Goodyear, 56, died peacefully in her home in Fairhope, Alabama, on May 12, 2024.

 

Ella was born on June 5, 1967, and grew up in Covington, Louisiana. She was fun, fashionable, and artistic with a great sense of humor. She earned her BA from Newcomb College, Tulane University, in 1989 and she enjoyed life in several cities after college,...

May 13, 2024

Maria Christina DiCocco, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the age of 71.

Ms. DiCocco was born in Newark, NJ on March 1, 1953, and was the daughter of the late Galliano and Nunziata Fantozzi DiCocco.  

Throughout her life, she worked as an administrative assistant for various financial institutions, and most recently, as a...

May 13, 2024

Ann Marie “Bonnie” Deusch, a resident of Pensacola, Florida, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the age of 88.

 

We all loved Bonnie’s quirky personality and sense of humor. She truly cared for the less fortunate, as well as her cats. 

 

She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Pensacola, FL. She served...

May 11, 2024

Dawson Wendell Wood, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the age of 23.

 

Dawson was an outdoorsman who loved fishing. He also loved all animals, to include his fur babies.

 

He is survived by his parents, Wendell and Alice Wood; sister, Jamie Darley; nephew, Jaelyn Darley; grandfather, Richard Bennett; grandmother, Phyllis Buzbee, all of Spanish...

May 10, 2024

James Brenton “Bubba” Davis of Gulf Shores, Al. passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the age of 57.

 

He is survived by his parents Dennis and Linda Davis of Gulf Shores, AL; brothers Clint Davis of Gulf Shores, AL and Joel Davis of Spruce Pine, AL; nephew Caleb Davis, nieces Abby Butler and her husband Caleb, Katie Marie, Madison,...

May 9, 2024

Bette Ann Miller, age 83, and a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on May 9, 2024.

 Bette was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and reading.

 Preceding her in death are her parents, Blaine and Thelma Miller, and her granddaughter, Conner Miller.

 Bette is survived by her husband, Ronald W. Miller of Orange Beach; children, Belinda Miller of...

May 8, 2024

Elizabeth “Betsy” Grey Peake McKean, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted friend, passed away on May 8, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Besty was a true southern lady. Gracious, kind, engaging, and hospitable, she will be truly missed by her family and friends.

 

Born on May 9, 1940, in Mobile, Alabama, Betsy was the oldest of the three children of...

May 8, 2024

Judy Elizabeth Pinson Simmons, 78, a resident of the Bromley Community in Baldwin County Alabama, passed away at her home Wednesday, May 8, 2024.  

She was born July 2, 1945 in Greenwood, SC, grew up in the small community of Coronaca where the family home was located and attended high school in Ninety-Six, South Carolina.  After graduating from High School,...

May 7, 2024

Joseph Morriss Lovelady passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024, from complications from Covid. He was 72 years old.  Joe was born in Birmingham Alabama to Don and Augusta Lovelady and spent his youth in Montevallo, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University where he met his soul mate, Susan, to whom he was married for 47 years.  Moving to Daphne...

May 7, 2024

Christina Pizzotti Carnley, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the age of 44.

 

She was an avid Auburn fan, a loving mother and wife. She was constant supporter of her son’s sporting, school and church activities.

 

She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Pizzotti. 

 

Christina is survived by her husband, Kevin Carnley, son, Kamden...

May 7, 2024

Wilma Fay Votta, born Wilma Fay Snow on December 22, 1938, in Knoxville, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on May 7, 2024, in Foley, Alabama. Wilma was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who touched the lives of many with her kindness and warmth. She was known for her passion for cooking delicious meals, tending to her vibrant garden, and cherishing...

May 4, 2024

On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Elizabeth “Anne” East Newman went to heaven.  She was a great mother and friend to all she touched and will be greatly missed.

Anne retired from the Fairhope Police Department where she always enjoyed “telling the officers where to go!”  She was a great patriot being involved with the American Legion, VFW, and the Elks Lodge...

May 3, 2024

May 3, 2024

At 12:00 am on May 03, 2024, Earl Daryl Brown passed away at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley, AL, at 70 years of age. Father of three biological children, "Pops" had an open heart and open home policy. He was the kind of man to help anyone in need. He was kind, sweet, and funny. You could regularly...

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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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,...

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...