Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Maria Christina DiCocco
May 13, 2024
Maria Christina DiCocco, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the age of 71.
Ms. DiCocco was born in Newark, NJ on March 1, 1953, and was the daughter of the late Galliano and Nunziata Fantozzi DiCocco.
Throughout her life, she worked as an administrative assistant for various financial institutions, and most recently, as a...
Ann Marie "Bonnie" Deusch
May 13, 2024
Ann Marie “Bonnie” Deusch, a resident of Pensacola, Florida, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the age of 88.
We all loved Bonnie’s quirky personality and sense of humor. She truly cared for the less fortunate, as well as her cats.
She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Pensacola, FL. She served...
Dawson Wendell Wood
May 11, 2024
Dawson Wendell Wood, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the age of 23.
Dawson was an outdoorsman who loved fishing. He also loved all animals, to include his fur babies.
He is survived by his parents, Wendell and Alice Wood; sister, Jamie Darley; nephew, Jaelyn Darley; grandfather, Richard Bennett; grandmother, Phyllis Buzbee, all of Spanish...
James Brenton "Bubba" Davis
May 10, 2024
James Brenton “Bubba” Davis of Gulf Shores, Al. passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the age of 57.
He is survived by his parents Dennis and Linda Davis of Gulf Shores, AL; brothers Clint Davis of Gulf Shores, AL and Joel Davis of Spruce Pine, AL; nephew Caleb Davis, nieces Abby Butler and her husband Caleb, Katie Marie, Madison,...
Bette Ann Miller
May 9, 2024
Bette Ann Miller, age 83, and a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on May 9, 2024.
Bette was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and reading.
Preceding her in death are her parents, Blaine and Thelma Miller, and her granddaughter, Conner Miller.
Bette is survived by her husband, Ronald W. Miller of Orange Beach; children, Belinda Miller of...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Peake McKean
May 8, 2024
Elizabeth “Betsy” Grey Peake McKean, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted friend, passed away on May 8, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Besty was a true southern lady. Gracious, kind, engaging, and hospitable, she will be truly missed by her family and friends.
Born on May 9, 1940, in Mobile, Alabama, Betsy was the oldest of the three children of...
Judy Elizabeth Simmons
May 8, 2024
Judy Elizabeth Pinson Simmons, 78, a resident of the Bromley Community in Baldwin County Alabama, passed away at her home Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
She was born July 2, 1945 in Greenwood, SC, grew up in the small community of Coronaca where the family home was located and attended high school in Ninety-Six, South Carolina. After graduating from High School,...
Joseph Morriss Lovelady
May 7, 2024
Joseph Morriss Lovelady passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024, from complications from Covid. He was 72 years old. Joe was born in Birmingham Alabama to Don and Augusta Lovelady and spent his youth in Montevallo, Alabama. He graduated from Auburn University where he met his soul mate, Susan, to whom he was married for 47 years. Moving to Daphne...
Christina Pizzotti Carnley
May 7, 2024
Christina Pizzotti Carnley, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the age of 44.
She was an avid Auburn fan, a loving mother and wife. She was constant supporter of her son’s sporting, school and church activities.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Pizzotti.
Christina is survived by her husband, Kevin Carnley, son, Kamden...
Wilma Fay Votta
May 7, 2024
Wilma Fay Votta, born Wilma Fay Snow on December 22, 1938, in Knoxville, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on May 7, 2024, in Foley, Alabama. Wilma was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who touched the lives of many with her kindness and warmth. She was known for her passion for cooking delicious meals, tending to her vibrant garden, and cherishing...
Elizabeth East Newman
May 4, 2024
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, Elizabeth “Anne” East Newman went to heaven. She was a great mother and friend to all she touched and will be greatly missed.
Anne retired from the Fairhope Police Department where she always enjoyed “telling the officers where to go!” She was a great patriot being involved with the American Legion, VFW, and the Elks Lodge...

Victor Koehn
May 3, 2024
Victor Koehn, age 90, beloved husband and father, passed away May 3, 2024. Victor was born November 24, 1933, in Marion, South Dakota. He attended Grace Bible College in Omaha, Nebraska for three years, earning a diploma in Missions. He served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He married Eloise Senner in June 1956 and...
Earl Daryl Brown
May 3, 2024
At 12:00 am on May 03, 2024, Earl Daryl Brown passed away at South Baldwin Regional Medical Center in Foley, AL, at 70 years of age. Father of three biological children, "Pops" had an open heart and open home policy. He was the kind of man to help anyone in need. He was kind, sweet, and funny. You could regularly...
Maria Lea Heppner
May 1, 2024
Maria Lea Heppner, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the age of 47.
She was a student at Georgia State and loved to read.
Maria was preceded in death by her father, Lee Heppner.
She is survived by her mother, Freda Heppner of Fairhope; son, Xavier Alan Heppner (Mia Gibertini) of Daphne, Alabama; other relatives and friends.
A...
Gloria Underwood Anthony
Apr 29, 2024
Gloria Underwood Anthony passed away peacefully in the early hours of April 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Gloria was born in LaGrange, Georgia on July 21, 1939, and was raised in Fairhope, Alabama, where she lived most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Mildred Underwood, her son, Michael Benjamin Anthony, her husband,...
Marilyn Anita Turner
Apr 29, 2024
Marilyn Anita Turner, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at the age of 73, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Albert L. Rawls, Sr. and Esther L. Rawls; husband, Paul “Peachie” Turner; brother, Al Rawls, Jr; and sister, Esther Annette Dixon.
Marilyn is survived by her daughter, Jerri...
Cathy Collins
Apr 28, 2024
Cathy Collins, a beloved member of the Magnolia Springs community, passed away on April 28, 2024, in Foley, Alabama. She was known for her dedication to her career at Woerner Turf.Born in Foley, Alabama, Cathy was a proud graduate of Foley High School. Her passion for hosting and cooking for family gatherings brought joy to all who knew her. Cathy's...
Joyce Roy James
Apr 28, 2024
Joyce James, a longtime resident of Foley, Alabama, passed peacefully on April 28, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Clifford E James; her father, Russell B Roy; stepfather, George B Germany; mother, Verna Ann Germany; sister, Patricia Ann Lyman; and granddaughter, Stephanie Fluet.
Joyce is survived by her sons, Steve James, Michael James (Suzie), and George...
Nancy M. Frederick
Apr 27, 2024
Nancy Carolyn McDonald Frederick
Nancy M. Frederick’s faith became sight on April 27, 2024, from her home in Fairhope, Alabama, with
her daughter by her side. She formerly lived many years in Flowood, Mississippi, before retiring to the
quaint coastal town of Fairhope on Mobile Bay’s eastern shore. She enjoyed neighbors who were like
family, a beautiful town filled with friendly faces, gorgeous seasonal...
Robert H Harrison
Apr 26, 2024
HARRISON
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA
Robert H. Harrison (Bob), age 77, a resident of Fairhope, AL, formally of Muscle Shoals, AL, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce M. Harrison of Fairhope, AL; daughter, Kate (Brandon) Smith of Decatur, AL; son, Pace M. (Ashley) Harrison of Summerdale, AL; two grandchildren, Chambless Smith and Ashton Gean; brother, George W. (Liz)...