Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Jerry E Wilson
Feb 26, 2026
Jerry E. Wilson, born on September 2, 1941, in Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026, in Mobile, Alabama. He was a beloved member of his community and is fondly remembered as a dedicated businessman and family man.
For many years, Jerry owned and operated Jerry's Sporting Goods, a venture he began in 1979. His commitment to providing...
Louis Eldridge Herrington
Feb 25, 2026
Louis was born on April 17, 1934, in Columbia, Mississippi, to Rossie Hardy Herrington and Laura Waltman. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nellie Tucker Herrington, and his sister, Tanzy Buchanan.
He is survived by his sons, Rossie Herrington, Kenneth Herrington, and Christopher Herrington; his brother, Jerry Whittom; and extended family and friends who will cherish his memory.
Louis...
Sarah Elizabeth Coesens
Feb 25, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth Coesens, lovingly known as Liz, passed away on February 25, 2026, at her home in Foley, Alabama, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on September 14, 1943, in Elberta, Alabama, Liz was a cherished figure in her family and community, embodying a spirit of selflessness and love.
A devoted wife to her husband of 64 years, James Coesens, Liz...
Frances Foster
Feb 24, 2026
Frances Foster, a loving matriarch and devoted wife, left this world on February 24, 2026, in Silverhill, Alabama, at the age of 78. Born on August 20, 1947, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Frances's vibrant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.
Frances, originally known by her maiden name Hryniewicz, was an incredibly strong, creative, and loving individual. Her...
Solon Ralph Jennings, III
Feb 22, 2026
Solon Ralph Jennings III left this world for his heavenly home on February 22, 2026. Ralph was born in Harlingen, Texas, on May 15, 1945, to Mr. and Mrs. Solon Ralph Jennings, Junior.
Longtime active community members, Ralph’s parentsprovided a loving and supportive home for Ralph and his two sisters, Jean and Barbara. Always a happy, ambitious, and industrious child and...
Pauletta Jo Clark
Feb 21, 2026
Pauletta Jo Clark, affectionately known as "Momma P," was born on December 20, 1954, in Brewster, Ohio, and peacefully left this world on February 21, 2026. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering devotion, particularly to her dear daughters, Audrey and Amanda, and her cherished grandchildren, Harper Jayce, and Ellie Rose.
Pauletta was a beacon of warmth and...
Jane Brinson White-Spunner
Feb 21, 2026
Jane Brinson White-Spunner passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, after a brief illness. She was listening to her cherished Irish music and surrounded by love as she joined her husband, Lucky, in the arms of Jesus.
Jane was born on March 21, 1941, in Mobile, Alabama. She was among the first graduating class of Julius T. Wright School for Girls...
William Frank Kightlinger
Feb 20, 2026
William Frank (Bill) Kightlinger, a beacon of kindness and love, went home to be with his Lord Jesus and his daughter, Elizabeth, on February 20, 2026, with his loving family by his bedside.
He was a devoted servant of the Lord and taught teens and men’s Sunday School classes for many years at his home church, Jubilee Baptist, in Daphne, AL....
Tyler Brown
Feb 20, 2026
Robert Tyler Brown, 38, of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, February 20, 2026. Tyler's hope in life and death was Christ alone, and he is now with Him in glory.
No matter where Tyler was—at home or at work—he was consistent in his joyful refrain, "Glory to God." A faithful and loyal member of his...
Marilyn Kay Flinn Owens
Feb 19, 2026
Marilyn Kay Flinn Owens departed this life February 19th, 2026. She lived with her husband, David Owens, and their son Joseph Owens in Fairhope, AL.
Rob and Inez Flinn gave birth to Marilyn on April 11th, 1948. The Flinns and their parents before them were members of All Saints Episcopal Church in Mobile, AL. Marilyn was baptized into that church as...
Johnny H. Placher
Feb 19, 2026
Johnny Howard Placher, age 80, of Puxico Missouri, passed peacefully February 19th, 2026, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida after a long battle with kidney disease and recent bout of pneumonia.
He was born April 21st, 1945, in Kinder, Missouri. Son of the late Martin Clifford Placher and Melissa Sifford Placher.
A life-long resident of the Puxico, Missouri area, Johnny...
James "Jim" Jude Jurkiewicz
Feb 19, 2026
James Jude Jurkiewicz was born October 26, 1936, at Holmes Hospital in Foley, Alabama and died on February 19, 2026, at home in Magnolia Springs, Alabama. He attended St. Benedict Catholic School in Elberta, St. Stanislaus Catholic Boys’ School in Bay St. Louis, and McGill-Toolen High School in Mobile. He graduated from Auburn University in 1958 with a dual degree...
Sharon Kay Fox Costin
Feb 17, 2026
Sharon Kay Fox Costin, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away on February 17, 2026, in Foley, Alabama, at the age of 81. Born on January 4, 1945, Sharon devoted much of her life to the service of others, both in her personal and professional endeavors.
Sharon enjoyed a fulfilling career as a paraprofessional at Wesley Heights Elementary...
Billy Ray "Billy Bob" Callaway
Feb 15, 2026
Billy Ray “Billy Bob” Callaway, 74, a resident of Summerdale, Alabama, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Billy Bob aka Paw Paw Billy was born on March 24, 1951, in Foley, Alabama. Billy was a proud graduate of Foley High School Class of 1969 with his best friends, John Govan and Donnie Fuqua. He was old school and old soul. He...
Lee Williams Erickson
Feb 14, 2026
Lee Williams Erickson was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi on March 11, 1950.
He was the son of John Joseph Erickson and Katherine Latham Erickson. He died on February 14, 2026, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL, at age 75.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, John Joseph Erickson III and Richard Latham Erickson, brother-in-law James Albert (Al)...
Laura Grimes Mossman
Feb 13, 2026
Laura Grimes Mossman
June 26, 1962 – February 13, 2026
Laura Grimes Mossman, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on June 26, 1962, Laura lived a life marked by creativity, compassion, and a spirit that lifted those around her.
Laura was married to the love of her life, Jeff Mossman, with...
Judy Lane Mravle
Feb 13, 2026
Judy Lane Mravle, lovingly known as “Glammy” to her grandchildren, passed away on February 13, 2026, in Spanish Fort, Alabama, at the age of 73. Born on May 1, 1952, in Midland, Texas, Judy lived a vibrant, people-filled life that stretched far beyond any one place.
Judy was the daughter of Joyce Owens and Alton Hall. She is survived by her...
Smyth Ray Gill, Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Smyth Ray Gill, Jr passed away on Friday February 13, 2026. He was 80 years old.
Smitty, as his family and friends knew him, was born to Smyth Ray Gill, Sr and Florence Vivian Gill on March 8th, 1945 and was a native of Pensacola, FL. Smitty was a veteran of the United States Navy. He received a degree in accounting...
Ola Joyce Beckman
Feb 9, 2026
Ola Joyce Beckman, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, at The Retreat at SAAD hospice in Mobile, Alabama. Born on November 17,1933, Ola lived a rich and fulfilling life, marked by her unwavering love for family and deep connections to those around her.
She is survived by her three cherished daughters: Cecilia Luna, Eva Ristow,...
Betty M. McGinnis
Feb 8, 2026
Betty M. McGinnis, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the age of 78.
She was born in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Walter and Evelyn Moore.
She graduated from Westhampton College at the University of Richmond in 1969 with a degree in Bachelor of Arts.
After graduation she worked with the Bank of Virginia in the...
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