Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
CSM Roosevelt Martin
Oct 12, 2026
CSM Roosevelt Martin passed away on October 12, 2026, in Spanish Fort, Alabama. He was born on September 5, 1938, in Coffeeville, Alabama, the second of nine children. He lived a long life marked by devotion to his country, dedication to his family, and quiet strength.
Roosevelt joined the United States Army in 1957. Through years of faithful service, he rose...
Rose Miller Bassetti
Oct 12, 2026
Rose Miller Bassetti passed away at the age of 83 in Gulf Shores Alabama. She is survived by her loving husband Bobby, her siblings Carolyn and Tim, her children Richard and Tawnya, and five wonderful grandchildren. Rose was predeceased by her siblings Mavis and Danny.
Rose loved beautiful things, her time in real estate, traveling, both shag and ballroom dancing, watching...
Gary Lee Jones
Oct 11, 2026
Gary Lee Jones, 76, of Elberta, Alabama, passed away on October 11, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and proud patriot who will be remembered for his humor, his love of family, and his many interests.
Gary proudly served his country, spending time in both the United States Army and the United States Coast Guard. Following his military service,...
Amanda Leigh Dismukes
Oct 10, 2026
Amanda Leigh Dismukes passed away peacefully from cancer on October 10, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of beautiful memories, unforgettable adventures, and countless lives touched by her warm and loving spirit.
Amanda had a passion for adventure, travel, and experiencing everything life had to offer. After high school, one of her proudest accomplishments was traveling to Seoul, South Korea, where she...
Phillip C. Savage, Sr.
Oct 10, 2026
With grateful hearts and the promise of Christian salvation, we announce the passing of Phillip C. Savage, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left this world peacefully at home on October 10, 2026. Born on December 11, 1938, in Overton, Alabama, Mr. Savage lived a life marked by enduring love, loyalty and total dedication to his family...
Jacqueline Hall Mills
Oct 10, 2026
Jackie Mills of Spanish Fort, AL. Passed away Saturday October 10, 2026. Jackie was a long time resident of Spanish Fort. She was married to William Mills for 69 years and they shared 4 children. She was a member of East Pointe Baptist Church in Spanish Fort where she served as active member until her health declined. Jackie worked at...
William Starnes King
Oct 8, 2026
William Starnes King passed away on October 8th, 2026 at 5:20 in the evening at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama. He was the father of four loving children, Kelsey, Tyler, Victoria, and Presley.
Born in Memphis Tennessee, he was the son of Frank King and Mary Starnes Maury and brother to Frank King Jr., Richard King and Kathy King. Starnes graduated...
Ella Carolyn Jerkins
Oct 7, 2026
Carolyn Jerkins, a native of Stapleton, Alabama, and a resident of Pensacola, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the age of 81. Carolyn was a graduate of Baldwin County High school. She went back to school after her children were grown and attended Bishop State, where she became a licensed physical therapist assistant. Her greatest joy was...
Sharon Lorentzen Stumpfl
Oct 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Sharon Stumpfl
Sharon Stumpfl, 87, formerly of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
Sharon was born on January 8, 1939, in Gary, Indiana, to Leland Lorentzen and Helen Westphal. She will be remembered for her warmth, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was the backbone of her family, offering unconditional love,...
Jeanne Howell Gibson
Oct 6, 2026
Jeanne Howell Gibson, lovingly known to most as "Nini," passed away on October 6, 2026, at the age of 79.
Jeanne was born on June 2, 1947, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Gordon Bruce Howell and Mary Kate Terrell Howell. She was raised in Dallas and later made her home in Foley, Alabama.
Nini had a gift for making people feel loved....
Johnny Fay Rollins
Oct 5, 2026
Johnny Fay Rollins, 84, of Gulf Shores, AL passed away unexpectedly at Baldwin Health on October 5, 2026.
She was born on August 9, 1942, in Jackson, MS. To John and Dorothy Middleton.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Rollins; daughter, Mary Wanker; brother, Charles Middleton (Carrie) and their children, Charles Jr. and Mark; grandchildren, Ashley Allen (Joseph) and their daughter...
Susan Christianson Wynne
Oct 3, 2026
Susan Jane Christianson Wynne
May 22, 1943 – October 3, 2026
Susan Jane Christianson Wynne, 83, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed peacefully into eternal light in the early morning hours of October 3, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved and served so beautifully throughout her life.
Born on May 22, 1943, and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Susan was a woman of extraordinary grace,...
Linda Carol Barnett
Oct 3, 2026
Linda Montgomery Barnett, 80, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on October 3, 2026. She was born on August 11, 1946.
Linda was a woman of remarkable strength, determination, faith, and joy. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others through her work in respiratory therapy. Linda began the first Respiratory Therapy Department at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama. After...
Wayne Hollis
Oct 3, 2026
Gerald Wayne Hollis, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Born on July 8, 1935 in Langdale, AL, he lived a remarkable life centered on faith, family, hard work, and service to others. For 74 years, he shared his life with his beloved wife, Carolyne Smith Hollis. Their enduring marriage was...
Thomas Henry Kelly, Jr.
Oct 2, 2026
Thomas Henry Kelly, Jr.
May 15, 1927 – October 2, 2026
Thomas Henry Kelly, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, veteran, forester and celebrated author, passed away on October 2, 2026, at the age of 99. Widely known as the “Poet Laureate of the Turkey Woods,” Tom Kelly lived an extraordinary life marked by service to his country, a distinguished career in forestry, a...
Everett Lloyd Smith
Oct 2, 2026
Everett Lloyd Smith, age 82, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026. He was at home in his favorite recliner, doing one of his favorite things: napping. He went to sleep and woke up in heaven with Jesus.
Lloyd, as he was called, was born August 19, 1944. He was the oldest of nine children born to Oscar...
Walter Donald Robinson
Oct 2, 2026
Walter Donald Robinson, age 79, of Foley, Alabama, Formerly of Bethlehem Township, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, October 2, surrounded by family.
Born on January, 17, 1947 in Orange, New Jersey was the son of the Late Walter Robinson and Regina M. Robinson (Gmeiner). He spent many years in New Jersey before moving to Alabama.
His beloved wife Diane L. Robinson...
Alfred Agee, Jr.
Sep 30, 2026
Alfred “Junie” Agee, Jr. passed away on September 30, 2026, at Thomas Hospital. He was born on July 17, 1938, in Summerdale, Alabama.
Mr. Agee lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and love for his family. He retired from Marriot Grand Hotel after 60 years of exceptional and dedicated service, a remarkable milestone that reflected his steady commitment and strong...
Rollins Lynne Tindell, Jr.
Sep 29, 2026
Rollins Lynne Tindell Jr., M.D.Rollins Lynne Tindell Jr., M.D., 75, of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on September 29, 2026.
Rollins was born August 25, 1951, in Dothan, Alabama, to Rollins Lynne Tindell Sr. and Margaret Peacock Tindell. He was raised in the heart of the Wiregrass, where family ties and time spent with...
Raymond Terry, III
Sep 28, 2026
Raymond Terry III, a longtime resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on September 28, 2026. Ray was a fun-loving, generous, and highly respected man who built a remarkable career, formed lifelong friendships, and brought laughter and warmth to everyone around him.
Ray graduated from Biloxi High School and earned his master’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. His successful...
