Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Mary Adaline Purvis
Sep 13, 2026
Mary Adaline Purvis, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away at home on September 13, 2026, at the age of 17. Born in Fairhope on November 10, 2008, Mary brought into the world a rare gentleness and a depth of feeling that touched all who knew her.
Mary was a tender soul who could not bear to see others in pain. She carried...
Norman Ellis Rodgers, Jr
Sep 11, 2026
Norman Ellis Rodgers Jr., age 82, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and loved ones on September 11, 2026.
Norman was born in Mobile, Alabama, to Norman Ellis Rodgers Sr. and Gloria Roebuck Rodgers. Throughout his life, Norman was devoted to his family, his country, and his community.
Norman proudly served his country in both the...
Catherine Finch Bertagnolli
Sep 6, 2026
Catherine Finch Bertagnolli, age 96, a native of Mobile, AL, and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026
Catherine Rose was born on September 28, 1929. From the moment she entered this world, she was destined to be an amazing woman whose life would touch the hearts of so many.
Catherine grew up in Mobile, Alabama,...
Paul Durant Myrick
Sep 14, 2026
Paul Myrick, age 77, a native of Gainesville, Florida, and a longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026.
Paul was born June 17, 1949, to Lanier Mose Myrick and Mae Kappel Myrick. His parents moved their family to Fairhope in the 1950s, where his mother worked as a schoolteacher and later for the Baldwin County Public School...
Felicia L. Bazzel
Sep 10, 2026
Felicia L. Bazzel, born Felicia L. Jones, passed away on September 10, 2026, in Mobile, Alabama, just days after her 56th birthday. She was born on September 5, 1970, in Mobile, Alabama, and will be remembered with love by all who knew her.
Felicia’s life was deeply rooted in family, and her memory will be cherished by those closest to her....
Linda Grice Watkins
Sep 7, 2026
Our beloved mother, Linda G. Watkins passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026 at the age of 80 surrounded by her three daughters and loving family.
Linda retired from the University of South Alabama. She lived a full life of love, devotion, kindness and grace. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Linda is survived by her...
Dorothy "Dot" Edwards McClure
Sep 5, 2026
Dorothy “Dot” Jean Edwards McClure, 94, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, after a brief illness.
Dot was born on November 5, 1931, in Sturgis, Mississippi, the daughter of John Ernest and Ercel Woodson Edwards. She graduated from Ackerman High School in 1949.
Dot married James “Jim” Calvin McClure on October 2, 1949. They were happily married, celebrating...
Audrey Lynn Thorenton
Sep 5, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Audrey L. Thorenton
Audrey Lynn Thorenton, 65, full of love and kindness, passed away on September 5, 2026. Born on May 19, 1961, in Buffalo, New York. Audrey was a cherished daughter of the late Lenore McNeer. In addition she was preceded in death by father (James West) as well as her beloved brothers; Mitchel West, Douglas...
Jacquelyn Elaine Brown
Sep 5, 2026
Jacquelyn Elaine Langford Brown, 73, was born on September 11, 1952, in Bessemer, Alabama, and was raised in McCalla, Alabama. Throughout her life, the values of faith, family, and love remained at the center of who she was.
Jacque was preceded in death by her parents, Jack David Langford and Elaine Langford Kirby.
She leaves behind a family who will forever carry...
Loretta Price Scruggs
Sep 4, 2026
Mrs. Loretta Price Scruggs of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 4, 2026, following a courageous 10-month battle with brain cancer.
Loretta was born on March 2, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama, where she lived for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Ray Price and Mary Ruth Clayton Price, and...
Bobby Lee Rucker
Sep 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Bobby Rucker on September 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama.
Born on September 12, 1975, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Bobby was a cherished son of Elsie Mae and Larry Gene Rucker, both of whom predeceased him. Bobby's journey through life was marked by...
Royal Victoria Foster
Sep 1, 2026
ROYAL VICTORIA PATTILLO FOSTER
November 23, 1960 September 1, 2026
At noon on September 1, following a long illness and surrounded by her family, Victoria slipped from this world and into the arms of Jesus. She grew up in Beauregard, graduated from Beauregard High School and was a member of Providence Baptist Church. Even though her family has lived in Foley for...
Donald Frederick Dohn
Sep 1, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Neurosurgery’s Legend, Donald F. Dohn, M.D.
There are neurosurgeons who make a mark — and then there’s Dr. Donald F. Dohn. On August 16, 2026, Don celebrated his 101st birthday. It was an occasion for not just lighting candles —but also celebrating a legacy that shaped the very foundation of modern neurosurgery.
Don died on September 1, 2026.
From...
Shelia Vinson Parker
Sep 1, 2026
Shelia Vinson Parker, 78, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away on September 1, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, C.D. and Helen Vinson, and her stepdaughter, Wanda Milstead.
She is survived by her husband, George Parker of Spanish Fort, Alabama; her daughter, Tanya Gentle Hulsey (Allan) of Birmingham, Alabama; her sister, Patricia McMickin of Birmingham, Alabama; her stepson, Keith...
Maxie Marie McBride Kaehr
Sep 1, 2026
Maxie Marie Kaehr, 84, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Grover McBride & Jean Litz-Dusek; first husband, Wilson Jack Kaehr.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Kaehr; children, Tammy Smith (Randy), Kevin Kaehr, Kelly Kaehr-Rosson (David); grandchildren, Bobby Garza, Tyler Garza (Cassie), Tara Bethea (Al), Kenny Smith (Donna); great-grandchildren,...
Brian Dale Thompson
Aug 31, 2026
Brian Dale Thompson, age 52, a native of Wichita, Kansas and a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away, Monday, August 31st 2026.
Brian was Born in Atchison, Kansas to Sondra and JD Thompson and grew up in Wichita. A strong and stalwart leader of his family, Brian was fiercely loyal and loved unconditionally. His unwavering loyalty and love leave a...
Charles Ray Horton
Aug 30, 2026
Charles Ray Horton October 19, 1930 – August 30, 2026
Charles Horton’s faith became sight on August 30th 2026 at the age of 95. He was born in Woodson, Texas to Harry Houston Horton and Ada Odessa Horton in the fall of 1930. The family eventually moved to Wichita Falls, Texas where they remained making a great home for Charles and...
Mitch Bunch
Aug 29, 2026
Mitchell Louis Bunch passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026 at the age of 82.
Mitch, “Big Papa” to his family, was born August 28, 1944 in Kittery Maine to Louis Livingston Bunch and Mavis Echols Bunch-Strozier. After his father passed away when he was young, Mitch was blessed with a wonderful Bonus Dad, John Paul Strozier. The majority of Mitch's...
Dwight Benton
Aug 29, 2026
Dwight Benton, cherished husband, father, grandfather, friend, and Vietnam War Veteran, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of his life, Andrea. Born on October 19, 1948, in Athens, Tennessee. Dwight was the beloved son of Roy and Frances Benton. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Roy Benton Jr.
Dwight's life was...
Rodger Clifton Cobb
Aug 28, 2026
Rodger Clifton Cobb
October 15, 1934 – August 28, 2026
Rodger Clifton Cobb, 91, of Fairhope, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2026, in Mobile, Alabama.
Rodger was born October 15, 1934, in the community of Ingomar, Mississippi. He was the oldest child of Troy and Lorene Cobb and spent his early years working on the family farm,...
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