Obituaries

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

Carl Edward Cauley

Carl Edward Cauley

Apr 17, 2024

Carl Edward Cauley, age 84, and a resident of Bay Minette, AL, passed away on April 17, 2024.

 Carl was born in Hot Springs, Virginia, in 1940. He moved to the Alabama Gulf Coast area after retiring from a lengthy career in the United States Coast Guard. His tour included the Vietnam War and time in Thailand. In his spare time,...

James Michael Reedy

James Michael Reedy

Apr 17, 2024

James Michael Reedy January 17, 1945 – April 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the sudden passing of Mike Reedy, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama at the age of 79.  A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, he was truly a special man.  Mike was born in Albany, Georgia and his family moved to...

Curtis French Yarbrough Jr.

Curtis French Yarbrough Jr.

Apr 17, 2024

Curtis French Yarbrough, Jr.



Curtis French Yarbrough, Jr. passed away on April 17, 2024 due to an adverse reaction to prescribed medication, surrounded by loved ones at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL. He was 81 years old.



French was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis French Yarbrough, Sr. and Elizabeth Church Yarbrough. He was born in Montgomery, AL on January 20,...

Frieda Louise Ward

Frieda Louise Ward

Apr 17, 2024

Frieda Louise Fleming Ward, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend to countless others, passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on August 12, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Frieda spent her formative years in the picturesque town of Hot Springs, where she was such a tomboy that her neighborhood friends called her Petey, a...

Baby Grace McKenzie Bragg

Baby Grace McKenzie Bragg

Apr 17, 2024

Infant Grace McKenzie Bragg passed away April 17, 2024.

 

She is survived by her parents, Charles and Haylee Bragg; sisters, Neveah Bragg and Reighlynn Bragg; brother, Karson Bragg; paternal grandmother, Rachel (Terry) Johnson of Silverhill; paternal grandfather, Joey (Marie) Bragg; other loving relatives and friends.

 

No services will be held at this time.

 

 

 

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Katherine Ann Miller

Katherine Ann Miller

Apr 16, 2024

Katherine Ann Miller, known to her family and loved ones as Kathy, passed away on April 16, 2024, at 12:41 pm.  Her death was due to what was thought to be a viral respiratory illness leading to ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), ultimately resulting in respiratory failure. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Frank Joseph Cerniglia and...

Jonathan Garth

Jonathan Garth

Apr 16, 2024

Jonathan Thornton Garth - teacher, explorer, brother, father, husband, son, gardener, watermanand woodworking mystic - passed on to his next epic adventure on April 16, 2024. He was 79 years old. Born in Huntsville, Alabama on March 2, 1945, Thornton and his family moved to Gainesville, Georgia in 1950 where he narrowly graduated from Gainesville High School.Ironically, he became a celebrated high...

Christopher "Chris" Darren Swank

Christopher "Chris" Darren Swank

Apr 14, 2024

Christopher “Chris” Darren Swank, Age 44, passed away unexpectedly on the 14th of April, 2024 at his residence.

Chris was born in Mansfield, Ohio and was a resident of Fairhope, AL. He was an Electrician.

Survivors include his mother, Linda Swank of Mansfield, OH; Aunt and Uncle Dave and Jean Sistek of Mansfield, OH.; other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends...

Beverly Jane Corbin

Beverly Jane Corbin

Apr 13, 2024

Beverly Jane Corbin, age 89, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Preceded in death by her husband, Timothy R. Corbin, and her brothers Ken Reinicke and Butch Reinicke.

She is survived by her children, Teresa (Petey) Friend of Gainesville, GA, and Tim (Darlene Corbin, Jr. of Spanish Fort, AL; brothers, Don Reinicke of Stone Lake, WI; sisters,...

Faye Burchett

Faye Burchett

Apr 13, 2024

Faye Burchett, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the age of 80.

 

She was born in McKee, Kentucky to Veron Allie Harrison and Claude Harrison. She was an avid collector of antique lamps and Christmas ornaments.

 

She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Burchett of 62 years; three children, Sherry Burchett of Eufaula, Alabama,...

Barbara Kay Shine

Barbara Kay Shine

Apr 11, 2024

Barbara Kay Shine, beloved wife and mother, passed away on April 11, 2024, in Pensacola, Florida. She was born on June 2, 1945, in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Barbara was a dedicated professional who spent many years ensuring that products met the highest standards of quality. Her keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence made her an invaluable asset to the manufacturing...

Mateo Pozo

Mateo Pozo

Apr 10, 2024

Mateo Esteban Pozo-Astudillo, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the age of 23.

 

He was a graduate of Fairhope High School, a soccer star, and a beloved student. He was always smiling and happy and was the life of the party.  He attended Springhill college, on a soccer scholarship, then transferred to UAB.

 

Mateo is survived...

Lester William Chance

Lester William Chance

Apr 9, 2024

Lester William Chance was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL on May 29, 1947, and went to his heavenly home on April 9, 2024.

Les was the youngest of three children who grew up in Hollywood, FL. He worked as an assistant director for Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Streets and Highways division until he retired and became a resident of...

Ronald Eugene Driesbach

Ronald Eugene Driesbach

Apr 8, 2024

LCDR Ronald Eugene Driesbach, a native of Scranton, PA and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lillian Driesbach and his sisters, Phyllis Richards and Linda Carquello.

 

He is survived by his loving wife Patricia and his children, David Driesbach (Lori) of Rock Hill SC, Pamela Norris (Ron)...

LeRoy Earl Thompson

LeRoy Earl Thompson

Apr 7, 2024

LeRoy E. Thompson, Ph.D., P.E.May 22, 1934 - April 7, 2024It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of LeRoy Earl Thompson of Fairhope,Alabama, at the age of 89. LeRoy reunited with his loved ones in heaven on April 7, 2024, after declinghealth related to dementia.LeRoy lived his life to the fullest and filled it with dedication,...

Michael Pitts

Michael Pitts

Apr 6, 2024

Michael Daniel Pitts, 59, of the Foley/Gulf Shores community, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. 

Known to many of you as Mike or Daniel, he made St. Petersburg, FL his home for many years. Although he had great friends and people he loved there, he decided in 2020 to move back to Alabama to be closer to his family. No...

Donald Stephen Holyfield

Donald Stephen Holyfield

Apr 6, 2024

Donald Stephen Holyfield

 

Donald Stephen Holyfield, aged 52, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed peacefully in his sleep

on the afternoon of April 6, 2024. He was transported to Thomas Hospital but could not

be revived. The cause of death was cardiac arrest.

 

Born on May 2, 1971, in Mobile, Alabama, to Doris and Gavin Holyfield, Donnie was a

fountain of generosity and joy to those around...

John Glynn

John Glynn

Apr 5, 2024

John “Jack” Glynn was born on November 21, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Sadly, he passed away on April 5, 2024, after a sudden decline in his health.  

He is survived by his three sons, John Michael Glynn Jr (Margaret), Steven Glynn (Stacey), and Richard Glynn (Kathy), and grandchildren Evan Glynn (Maggie), Anna Moree (Corwin), Sarah Glynn, Erin Glynn, Adam...

Floyd "Gibby" Gibson Jones

Floyd "Gibby" Gibson Jones

Apr 5, 2024

Floyd Gibson “Gibby” Jones February 9, 1939 - April 5, 2024 

 

Floyd “Gibby” Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on April 5, 2024, at the age of 85. Son of the late Gibson Leonard and Edna Louise White Jones, Gibby was born on February 9, 1939, in Fairfield, Alabama. 

 

Gibby attended Fairhope High School in Fairhope, AL and...

Jackie Nell Osborn McLeod

Jackie Nell Osborn McLeod

Apr 5, 2024

Jackie Nell Osborn McLeod

Foley, Alabama

 

Jackie Nell Osborn McLeod, 83, a resident of Bon Secour, Alabama, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

 

Jackie was a graduate of Collinsville High School and received a BA at Auburn University in Foods and Nutrition, Home and Family Life.   In 1982, Jackie founded The Gift Horse Restaurant and Antiques,...

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