Obituaries

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

Thomas Scott, Jr.

Thomas Scott, Jr.

May 16, 2021

Thomas Monroe Scott, Jr., 71, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents, T. Monroe Scott, Sr. and Elsie Scott as well as a sister, Alice Franklin.

Thomas is survived by his wife, Diane Huff Scott of Spanish Fort; son, David Scott (Catherine) of Daphne; grandchildren, Jonah Scott...

Sheila Boyington

Sheila Boyington

May 16, 2021

Sheila Ann Boyington, 64, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her father, Carnice Boyington and husband, Leslie “Bubba” Buzbee.   

Sheila is survived by her son, Leslie Eric Buzbee of Spanish Fort; grandson, Leslie Eric “Big Man” Buzbee, Jr. of Belforest; sisters, Brenda (Claude) Byrd and Debra Mayo...

Ann Barrier Nelson

Ann Barrier Nelson

May 15, 2021

Ann Barrier Nelson, 93, formerly of Yazoo City, MS, passed away at her home in Fairhope, AL on the morning of May 15, 2021, with family by her side. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 23, from 1-2 pm at First Presbyterian Church Chapel in Yazoo City, MS, with a funeral service immediately afterwards. Burial will follow at Glenwood...

Margaret Louise Sims

Margaret Louise Sims

May 14, 2021

Margaret Louise Sims, age 93, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, May 14, 2021. Margaret was a proud member of the US Armed Forces during WW II and longtime member of the Gulf Coast Hotel & Restaurant Industry.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy and Ida Salter, her sister, Mildred Ernestine Collins, and her...

Vivian Priest

Vivian Priest

May 13, 2021

Vivian Priest, 90, a resident of Bay Minette passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Priest.

Vivian is survived by her daughter, Lori Ann Hood; 6 grandchildren: Jim Meredith, Matt Meredith, and Nathan Meredith of Fort Wayne, IN, Jacob Hood of Bromley, Danielle Kennedy of Daphne, and Bridget Hood of Pensacola;...

Doris Ann Cook

Doris Ann Cook

May 13, 2021

Doris Ann Cook, 68, departed this world on May 13, 2021, at her Fairhope home, surrounded by family and filled with love. Doris was born in Waukon, Iowa on June 16, 1952. She was one of seven children born to Melvin and Olivia Roe. After leaving Iowa, Doris lived in Phoenix, AZ and Mobile, AL before settling in Fairhope. She...

Charles W. Erskine

Charles W. Erskine

May 13, 2021

Charles W. Erskine, 79, of Fairhope, Alabama, formerly of Westfield, NY passed away peacefully Thursday May 13, 2021 at home following a valiant battle with lung cancer with his loving family and dear friends at his side. Charles was born January 27, 1942 in Ronceverte, WV to the late Carl and Lilian (Smith) Rizzo Erskine. Charles moved to Westfield, NY...

William "Henry" Dennis

William "Henry" Dennis

May 12, 2021

William Henry Dennis, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL. left this earth May 12, 2012 to go be with his Lord Jesus Christ and his loving wife Margaret Dennis. Henry was born May 16, 1930 in Springhill, LA.

Henry will be sadly missed by his stepson James H. Hamrac, Jr. of Douglasville, GA. and other relatives from Louisiana.

In lieu...

Kimberly Elizabeth Gaona

Kimberly Elizabeth Gaona

May 12, 2021

Kimberly “Mom” Gaona Kimberly Elizabeth Gaona, known as “mom” by her kids, departed her loving family on May 12, 2021. Kimberly, age 56, was a resident of Lillian, Alabama where she lived a wonderful life. Kimberly was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Patricia Smith; husband, Louis LaMacchia; brother, Richard Smith II. Kimberly is survived by her children,...

Ruth Worthington

Ruth Worthington

May 11, 2021

Ruth Lee Worthington, age 98, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Ruth worked at the Mobile Press-Register for over forty years.

Ruth is survived by her sisters, Ann Garner of Fairhope, Ileen Smith of Bay Minette, Carol Smith of Ocean Springs; nephews, Wayne Garner, Terry Garner, Joe Robinson, Danny Robinson, Phil Robinson, Jody Lee,...

Mary Ann Love

Mary Ann Love

May 10, 2021

Mary Ann Love passed away on the morning of May 10, 2021 at Thomas Infirmary Hospital. She was born on February 7, 1937 in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Barnesboro High School 1954 and took a position at The Pennsylvania State University Labor Education Department and attended classes there. Preceded in death by her Father Andrew J. Krazalkovich,...

Margaret Wenzel Wilson

Margaret Wenzel Wilson

May 9, 2021

Margaret Wenzel Wilson, 100, a resident of Foley passed away on Sunday, May, 9, 2021. Margaret was a native of Bon Secour, a longtime resident of Foley, a member of Foley First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.H. “Willie” Wilson She is survived by her sons, James “Doug” (Janet) Wilson and William Jeffrey (Freida) Wilson;...

Michael Ross

Michael Ross

May 7, 2021

Gregory Michael Ross, 61, passed away May 7, 2021 in Foley, Alabama. Known by most as Michael Ross, was born and raised in Jackson Mo, retired and lived in Gulf Shores, AL most recently. He was a proud member of the New Life in Christ Church in Foley, AL. He loved spending time with his family, cooking, playing many different...

Isaiah Walter-Cruz Martinez

Isaiah Walter-Cruz Martinez

May 7, 2021

Isaiah Walter-Cruz Martinez, 2 months, a resident of Foley passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021. He is survived by his parents, Domingo Y. and Mackenzie R. Martinez, Foley, AL; sister, Acelynn Martinez; brothers, Lennox and Mingo Martinez; grandparents, Gerald and Susan Muench, Perdido Key, FL, Juan and Blanca Martinez, Donna, TX; uncles, Rafael (Candice) Martinez, Foley, AL, Jeremy Martinez,...

Robert "Karl" Larisey

Robert "Karl" Larisey

May 7, 2021

Robert “Karl” Larisey, age 64, of Spanish Fort went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 7, 2021. He was born on June 1, 1956 in Gainsville, FL to Donald R. and Juanita V. Larisey.

Karl grew up in Baton Rouge and served in the Marine Corps for 4 years. He chose education as a profession. He was a...

Leah Angela Hollis Croft

Leah Angela Hollis Croft

May 6, 2021

Leah Angela Hollis Croft, born on November 17th, 1982 in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, May the 6th, at the age of 38. Leah attended Erwin High School and Jefferson State Community College, both in Birmingham, AL. She pursued a career in photography with an emphasis on weddings and portraits, and moved to Orange Beach in 2005...

Theresa Marie Barber

Theresa Marie Barber

May 6, 2021

Theresa Marie Barber, age 58, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on May 6, 2021. Theresa is survived by her husband, Thomas Barber; daughters, Sophia Cresswell of San Antonio, TX, Aimee Lambeth-Barber of Fairhope; son, Samuel Barber of Mobile; sister, Debra Foster of Mobile; brothers, Alex Thomas of Mobile, Daniel Thomas of New York, Tyrone Thomas of Mobile; and...

Faye Stewart Schottgen

Faye Stewart Schottgen

May 4, 2021

FAIRHOPE, AL. Faye Stewart Schottgen, age 82, a native of Bay Minette, AL and a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Mrs. Schottgen was a graduate of Baldwin County High School and then went on to graduate from William Carey College with a BA degree in speech and drama. She also attended South Alabama where...

Angela "Angel" Farmer Nolte

Angela "Angel" Farmer Nolte

May 3, 2021

Angela “Angel” Farmer Nolte, age 60, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Ed Nolte; children, E.J. Nolte and Teisha Stanley; grandchildren, Amber, Tre, Skylar, and Payton; sisters, Patty Adair, Britt Webb and Samantha Hardy; brother, Jeff Savell; a host of other loving relatives and friends. A celebration of...

Richard Fletcher Kirkwood

Richard Fletcher Kirkwood

May 2, 2021

KIRKWOOD ELBERTA, ALABAMA Richard Fletcher Kirkwood, Jr., age 73, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021 . He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran where he received a purple heart. Richard was sometimes misunderstood but had a heart of gold and a fine gentleman. He is survived by his wife of 13 years Kim...