Obituaries

Jun 10, 2025

Charles Wayne Smilie, affectionately known as Chuck, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Chuck was a longtime resident of Daphne, where he made his home and built a life rooted in family, faith, and service.

Chuck dedicated more than 40 years to a successful career with Southern Earth Sciences, Inc.,...

Jun 9, 2025

James B. Collier, age 82, passed away on June 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

James, or “Jimmy,” as he was often known, was preceded in death by his son, Mitchell James Collier, and his parents, James B. Collier, Sr., and Hazel Wanda Morris Collier.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Tonya Bryars Collier, and his daughters, Shirley...

Jun 9, 2025

Khan Van Le, age 68 of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away on June 9, 2025, from natural progression of an illness surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in An Bang, Vietnam, the son of belated Dat Le and Tan Nguyen.

He was devoted and married to Kieu Thi Le Truong in Vietnam for nearly 50 years. Although Khan was the...

Jun 8, 2025

Jesse Calvin Byrd, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born in Winfield, AL to the late Fred and Ormal Lee Byrd.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, coached youth base ball and football and was an avid fisherman.

Jesse is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha Byrd of...

Jun 8, 2025

Shirley Cooper Hirs, a lifelong resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Daphne, AL. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, and will be deeply missed.

Shirley is survived by her two daughters, Beth Hirs (John) Trimble of Florence, AL, and Laurie Hirs (Brad) Fuller of New Delhi, India. She is also survived by her sister,...

Jun 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Andrew Lawrence Conner, who left us far too soon on June 7, 2025, at the age of 19.

Born on February 22, 2006, Andrew was a bright light for all who knew him. His kind heart, love for his friends and family, and, of course, his love for Whataburger touched everyone around him....

Jun 5, 2025

Ella Rose Corsello  February 17, 2024 – June 5, 2025

With hearts full of love and profound sorrow, we remember our beloved daughter and sister, Ella Rose Corsello, who passed away peacefully at her family home in Gulf Shores on June 5, 2025, at just 15 months old.

Born on February 17, 2024, in California, Ella Rose’s life was a shining beacon...

Jun 5, 2025

Clay Davis Miller, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 81.

Clay spent his career in furniture manufacturing. In 1980 he was the Vice President of manufacturing for Emperor Clocks. In 1988 he left there and went on to HON Industries where he was the General Manager of Oak Street Plant 1 in...

Jun 4, 2025

Margie Anne Jarvis Roach

Margie J. Roach, age 71, of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Margie was born on February 9, 1954, in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, to Joseph Jarvis, Sr. and Pauline Lunsford Jarvis. Margie worked hard, she loved her family and friends dearly. She also enjoyed bike rides and sunsets at the beach.

Margie is proceeded...

Jun 4, 2025

Jerry Douglas Williamson

January 9, 1939 – June 4, 2025

Jerry Douglas Williamson was born to Frank James Williamson and Ella Douglas Williamson in the small southwestern Idaho town of Weiser. His early years were spent on a ranch in eastern Oregon where his father and mother were employed. He later lived on several ranches and farms in southwestern Idaho until moving...

Jun 4, 2025

Carol Cynthia Zambrano Cortez, age 47, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025.

Carol was born in Lima, Peru on October 6th, 1977. She was raised in America by her loving parents, Eduardo and Ofelia. She lived in Foley, Alabama and share two children with her loving partner, Christopher.

She is survived by her mother, Ofelia Cortez De...

Jun 4, 2025

Jun 2, 2025

Jimmy Colbert Dunn

Born September 1, 1933, Jim passed away in his sleep, in Fairhope, AL, on June 2, 2025, as peacefully as he lived his life. 

Animal lover, world traveler, avid reader and retainer of all information, he was the eldest of six siblings and proud husband and father. He had two successful daughters, Karen (New Orleans) and Katherine Renee,...

Jun 2, 2025

Glenn Delano Bettner, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at the age of 60.

He was born in Darmstadt, West Germany, to Edda Gilbert and the late Charles Richard Bettner, Sr.

Glenn was an avid Alabama fan and loved the Jubilee and fishing.

He is survived by his mother, Edda Gilbert of Fairhope; brothers, Michael (Clarice) Bettner of...

Jun 1, 2025

Gloria Ann Whitehead Brown, a longtime resident of Daphne, Al. died June 1,2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Gloria was born December 21,1940 to Gus Tillman and Catherine Ann Whitehead.

Gloria affectionately known as Gogo was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church. She was a talented artist and an avid reader. She spent many hours tutoring children...

Jun 1, 2025

Bonnie Quinette English Wright, age 86, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family.

Preceding her in death are her parents, John Fredrick English and Ethel Aldine Jones English.

She is survived by; her loving husband of 52 years, William Artis Wright; sons, John Wesley Gardner, Jr., and Winston Patrick (Michele) Gardner;...

May 31, 2025

Joe Bassette Wilkins, Jr., age 76, a native of Portsmouth, VA, and a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025.

After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School (now Manor HS) in Portsmouth, Joe completed his BA degree at Atlantic Christian College (now Barton College) in Wilson, NC, and his MA at the University of Richmond in Richmond, VA,...

May 31, 2025

Elizabeth Greene Ivy of Fairhope passed away in her sleep at home on May 31, 2025, at the age of 99.

She had been a Fairhope resident for 25 years. Betty was born in Montclair, New Jersey to Joseph and Neva Greene of Nanuet, NY.

She graduated from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts in 1948, a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She...

May 30, 2025

Diana Lynn Fretwell Smith, age 66, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, met Jesus with open arms on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Diana was born in Pensacola, Florida, where she grew up in a loving home with her parents and sisters. She met her husband of nearly 47 years, Harvey Smith, Jr., first when they were only 6 years old and later...

May 29, 2025

“It is with great sadness to report that Mary Frances Thompson Gottschall of Point Clear, Alabama passed away on May 29th at the age of 99 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Hubert Thompson and Anne Hilton Thompson, her husband of 60 years, Alvin Gosman Gottschall, as well as her sister, Dorothy Ann Thompson Webb, and brother,...