Obituaries

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

Cora Lee Frye

Cora Lee Frye

May 30, 2021

Cora Lee Frye, 93, a resident of Foley passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born and raised in Goshen, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Frye; parents, John A & Louie Bell Hughes; brothers, Leven and Charles Hughes; sister, Julia Davis. She is survived by her sister, Rebecca Wilkes, Troy, AL; brother, James...

Elizabeth Herold Redhead

Elizabeth Herold Redhead

May 29, 2021

Elizabeth Herold Redhead, 76, a resident of Daphne passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dees Redhead; parents, Charles and Anatolize Herold; siblings, Mary Hairston and Billy Herold.  

Elizabeth is survived by her nieces, Miriam H. Bailey (Doug), Elizabeth Hall, Susan Carter, Lee Ishee (Roger), and Esta Herold; nephews, Charles W....

James Laudis Harper

James Laudis Harper

May 29, 2021

James Laudis Harper, 84, a resident of Fairhope passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Mr. Harper was a member of First Baptist Church of Fairhope.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gwen F. Harper of Fairhope; devoted daughters, Kim (Mike) Dailor of Spanish Fort and Kendra (Jason) Small of Fairhope; devoted son, Kyle (Stephanie) Harper of Fairhope; precious...

Mildred Elaine Leiser

Mildred Elaine Leiser

May 28, 2021

Mildred Elaine Williamson Leiser, 74, a resident of Fairhope passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021.

She was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Plant City, FL and had a long career as a distinguished nurse.

Mildred leaves behind her loving husband, Ted Leiser of Fairhope; daughters, Missy (Benny) Jones and Theresa (Chris) Ellis, both of Fairhope; 8 grandchildren,...

Rex E. Fitzpatrick

Rex E. Fitzpatrick

May 28, 2021

Rex Edwin Fitzpatrick, 84, a resident of Fairhope and husband of Carolle (C.Y.) Fitzpatrick,  passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Rex was raised  in the suburbs of Chicago.  He grew up playing baseball with his friends, working on cars, and working at his father’s metal fabricating plant.  He graduated from West Leyden High School and with encouragement from a...

Marshall Hooks Fitzpatrick, III

Marshall Hooks Fitzpatrick, III

May 27, 2021

Marshall Hooks Fitzpatrick III, age 66, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on May 27, 2021. Marshall loved to paint, loved his C.B. radio and Alabama Crimson Tide. Marshall is survived by his mother, Sue Fitzpatrick of Fairhope; sisters, Bonnie F. Keith of Silverhill, Terrie Fitzpatrick Branch (Randy) of Fairhope, nephew, Regan Branch of Fairhope; great nephew, Theodore Branch;...

Mary Celina Johnson

Mary Celina Johnson

May 26, 2021

Mary Celina Johnson, 91, a resident of Foley passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. She was a native of Orange Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde U. Johnson, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Robert) Ard, Lillian, AL, Debra (Ronald) Ard, Summerdale, AL, Jo (Danny) Davis, Bon Secour, AL; brother, Elvin Ewing, Silverhill,...

George Moreland, Jr.

George Moreland, Jr.

May 26, 2021

George H. Moreland, Jr., 90, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He proudly served his country for over 20 years. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on January 2, 1951, in Columbus, Ohio, and retired from the United States Army on June 30, 1971, in Fort Baker, California. His service took him to...

Elinor Glynn Simmons

Elinor Glynn Simmons

May 25, 2021

Elinor Glynn Simmons went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in Fairhope Alabama. She was born to Kenneth Ivey and Mamie Fortenberry Simmons on August 20, 1927. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She was born and raised near Osyka, Ms. She was a country girl at...

Robert Charles Bung

Robert Charles Bung

May 25, 2021

Robert Charles Bung, Sr., age 88, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Robert was a longtime member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Fairhope Yacht club and a past member of the Fairhope Rotary Club. Robert was preceded in death by his brother, Leslie L. Bung. Robert is...

Elizabeth "Lady" Holsonback

Elizabeth "Lady" Holsonback

May 25, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth Cannon Holsonback, Age 87, a native of Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama died Tuesday, May 25, 2021. 

Affectiately known as Lady, she is survived by her children, Robbie (Don) Hansen of Spanish Fort, AL, Monty “Ty” (Carol) Holsonback, Jr. of Loxley, Alabama, Matthew (Velina) Holsonback of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, five grandchildren, Paige (Sammy)...

Alma Jane Grove Brown

Alma Jane Grove Brown

May 24, 2021

Alma Jane Grove Brown (nee Wilkins) was born in 1926 in Chickasha, Oklahoma.  She was the youngest child of G.C. and Ora Alma Roddy Wilkins. She is survived by three children, John M. Grove, Sharon, MA, Sara Jane Price (Jim), Pensacola, FL, Cheryl Ann Mooney (Tim), Daphne, AL four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, plus nieces and nephews.

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Edmund Alan Attebury

Edmund Alan Attebury

May 22, 2021

Edmund Alan Attebury, beloved husband of Anne Banister Attebury, passed away on May 22, 2021 at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, LA. Ed was born in Salem, Oregon to Genevieve Hook Attebury and Edmund Alan “EA” Attebury. Ed served in the US Army, where he held the rank of Lieutenant and participated in the development of White Sands Missile Range....

Rosemary Jane Rathmell

Rosemary Jane Rathmell

May 22, 2021

Mrs. Rosemary Rathmell, age 77, a native of England, naturalized citizen and resident of Gulf Shores, AL, died May 22, 2021. Mrs. Rathmell was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 2009. Rosemary, as she was known, was a loving wife, mother, Nanna, and friend. Rosemary is survived by her children, daughter Karen Grunther and her husband Alan of...

Donald Wayne Isbell

Donald Wayne Isbell

May 22, 2021

Donald Wayne Isbell, age 90, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Donald was a member of Daphne Baptist Church and committed to serving his Lord for many years. Donald was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly Jean Isbell, and grandson, Michael Anthony Isbell. Donald is survived by one son, Larry Paul (Dona) Isbell; daughter,...

John Wesley "Wes" Nease

John Wesley "Wes" Nease

May 22, 2021

John Wesley "Wes" Nease, age 55, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Wes was born in Mobile, AL on April 23rd, 1966 to Shirley Leiser (Dearmon). He spent some of his childhood in Florida and later moved to Montgomery, AL. Wes was a 1984 graduate of Hooper Academy. He had a love and passion for...

Ronald Lambeth

Ronald Lambeth

May 21, 2021

Ronald Leon Lambeth, age 67, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 21, 2021 after a long battle with cancer and chronic pain.Ronald was born April 21, 1954 in Mobile, AL. He was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. He was born again, he knew the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He now...

Emogene Cruit Sanders McRaney

Emogene Cruit Sanders McRaney

May 17, 2021

Emogene Cruit Sanders McRaney, 90, a resident of Daphne passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil McRaney and a grandson, Justin Sanders.

Emogene is survived by her daughter, Pam...

Madie Lee Carter Karstedt Ewing

Madie Lee Carter Karstedt Ewing

May 16, 2021

Madie Lee Carter Karstedt Ewing, a native of Baker, FL, and long time resident of Montrose, Point Clear and Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully in the presence of family from complications of old age on May 16, 2021 at the age of 98 years. She will be remembered for her great love of sailing and as a benefactor of the...

James Malcolm Barfield

James Malcolm Barfield

May 16, 2021

James Malcolm Barfield, 57, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

He is survived by his mother, Louise Barfield; son, Bobby Barfield; grandchildren, Olivia Barfield, Teressa Barfield, and Jordan Barfield; sisters, Mary Bock and Sharon Moore (Bradley); many other loving relatives and friends.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.