Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Phronie King Tollett
Nov 14, 2025
Phronie Tollett, 78, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Paul Tollett; parents, Raymond South & Phronie King.
She is survived by her son, Paul Tollett; daughter, Cathi Bowden; brothers, Thomas Locklear & Martin Locklear; and sister, Sophia Locklear Jensen; along with many other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will...
William Charles Phillips
Nov 13, 2025
William Charles Phillips, age 76, passed away peacefully in Pensacola, Florida, with his family by his side. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and was a proud native of Madison Heights, Michigan.
William honorably served in the United States Army from 1969 to 1972, rising from Private to Military Police. He served in the K9 Unit and completed his military career...
Cleo Jones De Laney
Nov 10, 2025
Cleo Jones De LaneySpanish Fort, Alabama
Cleo Jones De Laney, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at the age of 101.
Cleo was born in Chilton County, Alabama, one of eight children of A.B. Jones and Gladys Herrod Jones. She was raised on her family’s peach farm, where she learned the enduring values of hard work, kindness, and...
Thomas Alpha Solley
Nov 9, 2025
Thomas Alpha Solley, known affectionately as Tom, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, just days shy of his 67th birthday. Born on November 15, 1958, Tom was a cherished figure in his community and a dedicated family man whose warmth and generosity touched many lives.
Tom embarked on his professional journey with determination and commitment, working at Chavis Furniture for...
Terry Lee Ryan Smith
Nov 8, 2025
Terry Ryan Smith of Spanish Fort, AL went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 8, 2025.
She is survived by her two sons, Tony Rowland (Michelle Rowland) and Todd Rowland (Ann Rowland), and five cherished grandchildren, Elizabeth, Kate, Thomas, Wilkes and Darby Ann. Through her beloved husband of 26 years, Carl Smith, she was also blessed to become a...
Esther Elaine Bice
Nov 8, 2025
Esther Elaine Bice, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Saturday November 8, 2025, at the age of 80.
Preceding her in death are her husband, James Bice, her parents, Bernie and Corine Busby, Sister, Violet Nelson, Brothers Maynard and Roderick (Muggy) Busby, grandchild, Chelsie Whaley and great grandchild, Emily Mayzes.
She is survived by her sister, Bernette Clements (Billy), daughters, Pamela...
Peggy Virginia Story Tousley
Nov 7, 2025
Peggy Story Tousley, age 79, a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away Friday November 7, 2025. Visitation will be Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 2:30 to 3:00 PM with memorial services immediately following visitation at Robertsdale Church of Christ in Robertsdale AL. Family is requesting that in lieu of flowers donations be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital...
Ronald Francis Piasecki
Nov 4, 2025
Ronald Francis Piasecki, age 83, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Preceding him in death are his, wife Linda Duke Piasecki; his parents John Piasecki and Irene Unobtainable Piasecki.
He is survived by; his daughter Katherine m. Sampsel of Massillon, Ohio; three grandchildren, Chelsea Sampsel, Matthew Sampsel and Brett Lunkwitz; two stepsons, Phillip Gramling of Gulf...
William "Bill" Lois Lambert, Jr.
Nov 4, 2025
William “Bill” Lois Lambert, Jr. a native of Greensboro, North Carolina and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, died on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
He was born February 17, 1949, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Bill graduated high school in Greensboro, North Carolina and attended college in Miami, Florida and in Greensboro, North Carolina.
He served in the United States Army and was a Vietnam...
Daisy Ray Seale Moore
Nov 3, 2025
Daisy Ray Moore, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 92.
With Meridian, Mississippi origins, Daisy Ray Seale branched out and blossomed in California, Texas, Georgia, back to Mississippi, Alabama, to Oregon, and then home to Fairhope, Alabama.
Daisy is survived by her four sons: Ray Bryan Moore, Gary Alan Moore (Kathy Hirz Moore),...
Beverly Lynn Gaydos
Nov 3, 2025
Beverly Lynn Gaydos, 68, a resident of Lillian, Alabama, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Steve Gaydos; parents, Dean and Betty Kerby; and brother, Dennis Kerby
She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Garcia; three grandchildren, Scarlette, Jasmine, and Veronica; sisters, Betty-Dean (Larry) Robinson, and Donna Lea (Gary) Hunt; brother, Danny (Tina) Kerby; along with...
Patsy Gene Whitehead
Nov 2, 2025
Patsy Gene Whitehead, age 83, passed away at home in Fairhope, Alabama November 2nd, 2025, where she resided with her husband, Errol Whitehead.
Patsy was born March 17th, 1942, one of 9 children, to William & Iva Bell Edwards in Talihina, Oklahoma. Preceding her in death were her parents and children, Beth Bozarth, Linda Jennings, Michael Robertson, and Garril Mixson.
She is...
James Morgan Ellis
Nov 2, 2025
James Morgan Ellis, lovingly known as Jimmy, was born on June 21, 1941, in Troy, Alabama. He passed away on November 2, 2025, in Fairhope, Alabama, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jimmy had a distinguished career in sales, representing Burford Caterpillar for 15 years and then Beard Equipment for an impressive 28 years. His dedication to his work was matched...
Lt. Col. Johnny M. Virgin (retired)
Nov 2, 2025
Ret. Lieutenant Colonel Johnny M. Virgin passed away Sunday, November 2, 2025.
He was born in Edmonton, Alberta Canada September 1, 1951.
His parents John C Virgin and Alice Koontz Virgin preceded him in death. His brother Leroy passed away in 2020.
Johnny is survived by his daughter Destiny Alexandra Virgin Cid.
Johnny graduated from Porta High School in 1969 Petersburg Illinois. Johnny joined...
Harold Earl Shockley
Oct 31, 2025
Harold Earl Shockley passed away at his home in Lillian, Alabama, on October 31, 2025, where he resided with his beloved wife, Cynthia Lee Dawson, and stepson, Noah Truesdale.
Born on June 24, 1938, in Granite City, Illinois, Harold was the only son born of the marriage between Earl Melvin Shockley and Velba Geraldine Sullivan. Following Velba’s passing, Earl married Clara...
Samuel Harper Wall, III
Oct 30, 2025
Samuel Harper Wall the 3rd. passed away in Forest Home, AL on October 30th.Samuel was born in Biloxi, MS at Keesler AFB Medical Center on November 5th, 1990 to Captain Samuel H Wall Jr of Forest Home, AL and Sally Smith Wall of Mobile, AL.
After several years in school in Mobile, Samuel moved to Fairhope, AL and graduated from high...
Richard Eugene LeMaire
Oct 26, 2025
Richard “Rich” Eugene LeMaire, Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Rich was a proud United States Navy veteran who served his country with honor and dedication. Following his military service, he enjoyed a fulfilling career with General Motors, where he worked for 20 years before his retirement. He later continued his professional journey with Kale-Tec in...
Lauri Alece Lewis
Oct 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Lauri Alece Lewis
October 6, 1977 – October 25, 2025
Lauri Alece Lewis was born in Lynwood, California, to Linda Spires and James Lewis Sr and raised in both Carson, California, and Spanish Fort, Alabama.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and her Doctor of Law degree from Gonzaga University.
A woman of grace and quiet...
Lori Kaye Brabston
Oct 25, 2025
It is with great love and sadness that the family of Lori Kaye Brabston announces her passing. Lori passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Although a native of Mobile, AL, she also spent happy years in Camden, Arkansas and Panama City, Florida.
She cherished the lifelong friendships she made there and the memories...
Clifford Benson McNaughton
Oct 25, 2025
Clifford Benson McNaughton, 95, a resident of Spanish Fort, went to his Heavenly reward on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at William F. Green State Veterans Home. He was born on January 18, 1930, in Butler, Alabama to Luther and Clara McNaughton. He was a plumber with Eddins Plumbing until his retirement. He served his country in the US Air Force...
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