Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Douglas "Doug" Kent Adams
Dec 16, 2024
Douglas “Doug” Kent Adams, age 80, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama passed away Monday, December 16, 2024.
Doug was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, grandfather, and friend.
He is survived by; his beautiful wife of 55 years, Peggy Adams; his daughter, Jennifer (Terry) Adams; his son, Michael (Debra) Adams; his wonderful grandchildren in order by age, Christopher (Kiana) Adams, Kadin...
Ruth Christine Garrett
Dec 16, 2024
Ruth Christine Koch Garrett, age 90, a resident of Belforest passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, embraced by the love of family and friends. She was the second of four children born to Ernest and Wilhelmina Koch who moved from Nebraska to Baldwin County when Ruth was only five years old. In 1954 she married her high school sweetheart,...
Catherine Ann Conely Schultz
Dec 14, 2024
Catherine Ann Conely Schultz, age 78, a resident of Foley, Alabama, (originally from Louisville, Kentucky,) returned to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Catherine was a graduate of Southern High School Class of 1964, being recognized into the Hall of Fame in 2013. She graduated from University of Louisville with of Bachelor of Science in Education, earned a Master...
James Ash
Dec 13, 2024
James Ash, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, born May 7, 1933, exchanged time for eternal peace on Friday, December 13, 2024, at a local hospital after a brief illness. He was one of eight children born to the union of Charles and Elouise Ash in Bollinger, Alabama.
An honorable man, living a very active and productive life, he was proud...
Edward Damian Werneth, III
Dec 12, 2024
Edward Damian Werneth, IIISeptember 29, 1940December 12, 2024
Edward D. Werneth, III (Eddie) a native of Mobile, Alabama and a resident of Orange Beach, AL died on December 12, 2024.
Eddie attended St. Joseph Elementary School and was a graduate of the McGill Institute Class of 1958. He attended the University of Alabama, Mobile Campus. He served as a member and President...
John Anthony Schiff
Dec 12, 2024
John Anthony Schiff, of Lillian, Alabama, went to his heavenly home on December 12, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his only daughter, Diane; his brother, Ben; and his sisters, Mary and Cecilia.
John will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 62 years, Norma Jean; their son, Gary; and John's siblings, Helen, Martha, and Bill. He was a cherished...
Leslie Hillegas Meadows
Dec 11, 2024
Leslie Hillegas Meadows, age 64, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Leslie cherished her earlier years working at Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, VA, where she had the opportunity to pursue her true passion for helping others. She also dedicated many years to the local school system, where she took on various positions. Leslie loved spending...
Eleanor T. Sanders
Dec 10, 2024
Eleanor T. Sanders, 86, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Eleanor’s boundless love for her Boston Terrier “fur babies” was unmatched—her pets were her constant companions and brought her endless comfort and joy. Christmas was her favorite time of year, and her holiday spirit was contagious. Eleanor was known for her exquisite holiday decorations, transforming her...
Herbert Hoover Garland
Dec 8, 2024
Herbert Hoover Garland, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Birdie Garland, his son Phillip, his wife Mary, and many other relatives and friends.
He is survived by his children: Linda, Rita, Kathy, David, Michael, Tim, Steve, Renee, Julie, and many grandchildren.
Herbert was a devoted, loving,...
James Thomas "Jim" Patterson
Dec 8, 2024
James Thomas Patterson, 85, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024.
He was a 20 year U.S. Navy veteran. After he retired he worked at Rohr as an Assembler and a Repair Mechanic, and again retired from there. After Rohr he opened PATCO, an elevator installation company. He enjoyed spending time with his family, tinkering in his...
Bobbie D. Goodman, Jr.
Dec 7, 2024
Bobbie D. Goodman, 70 of Spanish Fort, AL began his eternal walk in the woods with God December 7, 2024. He was born January 8, 1954 in West Plains, Missouri to Bob and Alice Goodman. He is survived by his wife of 45 years Shirley, and their daughters Audra and Emily, and grandchildren Ava and Kellen. He is preceded in...
Howard Weldon Parker
Dec 7, 2024
Howard Weldon Parker, a resident of Dousman, WI, passed away on December 7, 2024, in Brookfield, WI. He was born June 23, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama to Lee Howard Parker and Ethel (nee Gilmore) Parker.
He was a beloved husband of Joyce E. (nee Casey) Parker of 63 years; a loving father of son, H. Wesley (Jenna) Parker; daughters, Donna Marie...
Forrest Wesley Mixon
Dec 5, 2024
Forrest Wesley Mixon, age 77, a lifelong resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Forrest was a graduate of Foley High School (1965) and Troy State University. Forrest was well known in the Foley community for his banking career of over 30 years. But what he was probably best known for in Foley was...
JoAnne Howell Kerr
Dec 5, 2024
JoAnne Howell Kerr, a longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the age of 90.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gray and Jessie Howell, two brothers and two sisters.
JoAnne is survived by her daughter, Valerie Conner; son, James A. Kerr; granddaughters, Jennifer Conner and Kathryn A. Kerr (Shane); four great grandchildren; great, great...
Lynn Robert Wright
Dec 4, 2024
Lynn Robert Wright, 79, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
Lynn was a proud United States Navy Vietnam Veteran. He assisted with the recovery of the Apollo 8 on the U.S.S. Arlington as part of the communications team. In his spare time he could be found fishing. Lynn was a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan and...
Bettie Joe Sandlin
Dec 3, 2024
Bettie Sandlin loved the Lord and her family. Precious daughter of God and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, after a three-month battle with a broken ankle and progressive dementia.
Bettie was born on October 28, 1927, in Mansfield, Louisiana, the fifth of eight children of George F. and Hattie Odom Cox (deceased)....
Ronald "Ron" Louis Schindler Sr.
Dec 1, 2024
Ronald Louis Schindler Sr., known lovingly as Ron, Doc, Einstein, Mark Twain, Dad, and Daddy, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, in Fairhope, Alabama. He was 80 years old.
Ron was born on October 12, 1944, in Garden City, Kansas, and graduated from Onaga High School in Onaga, Kansas. He remained connected to his roots, maintaining contact with his former...
Carl Robert Fortner Jr.
Dec 1, 2024
Carl Robert Fortner Jr., known locally as Robert, 85, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024
Robert was a proud U.S. Army National Guard Veteran who served honorably as Commandant of the Alabama Military Academy at Ft. McClellan and retired in 1996 after serving his country for over 40 years. He worked at Riviera Utilities in Foley...
Edna Eugenia Hammons Townsend
Dec 1, 2024
Edna Eugenia Hammons Townsend, age 90, resident of Mobile, AL, went to Heaven Sunday evening, December 1, 2024. She was born August 7, 1934, in Pineville, MS. She graduated Vigor High School, Prichard, AL in 1953 and on her 19th birthday she married Donnie Townsend of Mobile. Edna worked in the medical field, spending most of her career years at...
Linda Florence Baumann
Dec 1, 2024
Linda Florence Baumann, age 78, a resident of Elberta, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Linda was a 1963 graduate of Foley High School. She was also a faithful member of the Elberta First Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death are her parents; Fred Ernst Baumann and Florence Grace Kleinschmidt Baumann; brothers, her twin brother Lawrence (Larry) Baumann, and her older brother...
