Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Billy Ray Kennedy
Jan 30, 2021
Billy Ray Kennedy was born on July 24, 1943, in Brewton, AL and died on January 30, 2021 at his home in Fairhope, AL. He is predeceased by his parents Charlie Oneal Kennedy and Mary Octavia Whitehead Kennedy, his sister Louise Kennedy (Wallace) Fincher and his brother Carlton Oneal Kennedy. He is survived by his wife Pamela A. Jenkins whom...
Georgia Carol Combs Sizemore
Jan 29, 2021
SIZEMORE MOBILE Georgia Carol Combs Sizemore, 73, a resident of Mobile passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ben Edward Sizemore. She is survived by sons, Troy Douglas Bartley of Henning, TN and Ben (Donna) Sizemore, Jr. of Satsuma; daughters, Joy Pintarelli (Steven) of Elberta and Jackie Denmark of Mobile; brothers,...
Boyd "Earl" Vaughn
Jan 29, 2021
Boyd Earl Vaughn, 83, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. Earl was born at home in Seminole. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Norma Gaynell Vaughn; son, Paul David Vaughn; brother, Wade Vaughn; sisters: Gladys Beatrice and Louise McLain. Mr. Vaughn leaves behind a daughter, Cathy (Matt) Pitzen of Loxley; grandchildren:...
Benjamin Hagood
Jan 29, 2021
Benjamin McMillan Hagood, Age 58, a native of Brewton, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021. Ben was a graduate of Alabama, his vocation was in medical sales and was co-owner of Foley Chevron Depot. Ben loved boating, camping, the beach, organizing family events and going out with friends. He is preceded in...
Matthew Abel
Jan 28, 2021
Matthew Russell “Matt” Abel, age 42, native of Iowa City, IA and resident of Fairhope passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. Matt loved people, animals, sports, family and wrestling. He is survived by his parents, Dana Hurkett and Lyle Abel of Fairhope; 3 brothers, Paul Abel of Fairhope, Gavin (Maura) Abel of Daphne, Derek Abel of Foley; grandmother, Alice Hurkett;...
Catherine "Katie" R. Birk
Jan 27, 2021
Catherine “Katie” Rose Birk, 91, passed away peacefully in her home in Gulf Shores, Alabama on January 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lee Birk. She is survived by 3 children, Tom Birk, Mike Birk (Kathy), Patti Powers (Ed). She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Tim Powers (Margaret), Jennifer Hart (Taylor), Chris Birk and...
Eloise Langham Hill
Jan 27, 2021
Eloise Langham Hill, affectionately known as “Gummy”, a native of Loxley and a longtime resident of Mobile, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2021. She is survived by her daughter, Tina Cox (Gary) of Fairhope; son, Gary Hill of Mobile; grandchildren, Jason Cox (Lisa) of Daphne, Kimberly Curry (Dexter) of Daphne, Andi Millsap (Cullen) of Daphne, Jordan Hill (friend Allison Morrow)...
Hubert Dugger
Jan 27, 2021
Hubert Ernest Dugger, age 93, a resident of Summerdale passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Dugger; brothers, Dana Dugger, Walter Dugger and sister, Mildred Kleinschmidt. He is survived by his step-son, George (Yvonne) Miller, Tracy, CA; sister, Elzada White, Foley, AL; numerous nieces and nephews Graveside services will be held,...
Jesse Louise McLain
Jan 26, 2021
Jesse Louise McLain, age 80, a resident of Seminole, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford McLain and daughter, Linda Henderson. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa (Cliff) Norris, Foley, AL, Cindy (Chico) Delagarza, Robertsdale, AL, Aprili (Bay) Sanders, Seminole, AL, Shamicka Johnson, Seminole, AL; son, Donnie McLain, Ashbury...
Chase Devin Childress, Sr.
Jan 25, 2021
Chase Devin Childress, Sr., age 29, a resident of Bay Minette, AL, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. Chase was a loving husband, father and son. He was an avid Alabama football fan and outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Childress; daughter, Clara Childress; son, Chase D. Childress, Jr. all of Bay Minette; parents, Gary and Shari Childress...
William Joseph "Joe" Rodgers
Jan 25, 2021
William Joseph "Joe" Rodgers August 18, 1949 - January 25, 2021 Joe Rodgers, loving husband and father, passed away January 25, 2021 due to Covid-19 at Fairhope, Alabama, in his 71st year. A native son and lifelong resident of the Alabama Gulf Coast, Joe was born on August 18, 1949 in Mobile, Alabama to Bill and Elaine (Harris) Rodgers. Raised...
Joseph Terry Vinson, Sr.
Jan 23, 2021
Joseph Terry Vinson, Sr., age 70, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021. He was devoted to faith, family, education and to furthering the growth of those he mentored on and off the field. He was also a beloved member and deacon of Eastern Shore Baptist Church. “Coach Vinson”, as many called him, coached both football...
George Allen Childree, Jr.
Jan 23, 2021
CHILDREE FOLEY George Allen Childree, Jr. age 81, a resident of Foley, AL passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Foley, AL. George was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired from the Army National Guard. He was a former Corrections Officer for the State of Alabama, a member of First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores, and he was a...
Stewart McLaurin
Jan 21, 2021
Stewart Parnell McLaurin passed away on January 21, 2021 in Foley, Alabama at the age of 89. He was born in Durham, North Carolina on June 16, 1931 to Urfa Parnell McLaurin and Lucille Stewart McLaurin. After graduating from Durham High School and joining the United States Navy, he attended Campbell College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel...
Marina V. Striggles
Jan 21, 2021
Marina Vreteas Striggles passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Daphne. She was born in Greece and moved to the United States at age 18. She was the first exchange student from Greece at the University of Alabama where she earned a B.S. and a Master Degree in Chemistry. She and her husband Ted moved to Malbis, Alabama after retirement,...
Ruth Lipscomb
Jan 21, 2021
Ruth Lipscomb, a devoted child of and servant for the Lord, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2021 at 62 years of age in her home. Ruth was born on April 6, 1958 to Cedric Eugene and Fleur Norton Bennett. Ruth, whose favorite name was Grandma to her three grandchildren, found joy in every one of God’s creations from every...
Judith C. St. Clair
Jan 20, 2021
Judith C. St.Clair, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away peacefully January 20, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her husband, Albert R. St.Clair, mother, Frances Jeanette Miller and father, Thomas Martin Callan. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Lane (Joe), Aimee (St.Clair) Valdez (Dean), Jeff St.Clair (Cindy). Grandchildren – “Grandma” to Callan Lane...
Margaret Bryars White
Jan 20, 2021
Margaret Louise Bryars White, belovedly known to most as “Miss Margaret”, 91, a resident of Daphne, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her adored husband “Mr. Billy” whom she reminded, “you’d better be there waiting for me when I get there”. Their timeless love and admiration for one another was nothing less than...
Edwin Ralph Turk
Jan 20, 2021
Edwin Ralph Turk, age 78, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on January 20, 2021. Edwin was born in Brewton, Alabama on August 16, 1942. He served in the Army and was stationed in England from April 5, 1961 to January 7, 1964. Edwin worked for AT & T from 1964 through 1991. He enjoyed running and was able...
Arthur Dennis Ledbetter, Jr.
Jan 20, 2021
Arthur Dennis Ledbetter, Jr, died on January 20, 2021, surrounded by family at his home in Fairhope, Alabama after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 77. Dennis was born on December 16, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the first of six children. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps in 1966, he met the love of...
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