Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Mary Ann Maradik
Feb 27, 2025
Mary Ann Maradik, a devoted educator and committed pastoral minister, passed away on February 27, 2025, in Fairhope, Alabama. Born on August 11, 1939, she dedicated her life to enriching the minds and spirits of countless individuals throughout her extensive career in education and ministry.
Mary Ann’s professional journey began with her role as an elementary school teacher in Wisconsin, where...
Jacquelyn "Jacque" Joyner Drane
Feb 25, 2025
Jacquelyn “Jacque” Joyner Drane, 84, a resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She was born in New Orleans, LA.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Albert and Violet Joyner and her brother Rex (Mary Ann) Joyner.
She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Phillip Drane of Mobile; sons, Carter (Megan) Drane of Mobile and...
James Virgil Richards, Jr.
Feb 22, 2025
James Virgil Richards, Jr.
October 31, 1950 - February 22, 2025
James Virgil Richards Jr., affectionately known as "Buddy" to his friends and family, a resident of Orange Beach, AL passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 22, 2025, in Slidell, Louisiana. He was born on October 31, 1950, in Fairfield, Alabama, Buddy was a man whose loving nature and friendly...
Jon Kenneth "Kenny" Towry
Feb 22, 2025
Jon Kenneth Towry, age 49, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Kenny enjoyed spending time with is family. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. Kenny was very proud of his job as a journeyman lineman, traveling around the country for numerous years where he was responsible for building and maintaining electric power...
Randy Alan Williams
Feb 22, 2025
Randy Alan Williams, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the age of 36.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, John and Emma Williams.
He is survived by his parents, Mark and Angie Williams; brothers, Joel Williams (Brooklin), Austin Williams (Baylee) and Jaron Hastings (Megan); grandparents, William and Lucille Phillips; nephews, Warren Williams and Camden Hastings;...
Charles Lloyd "Sonny" Rhoades, Jr.
Feb 22, 2025
Charles Lloyd “Sonny” Rhoades, Jr. age 66 a resident of Jay, FL passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Sonny was a loving son, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother who will be missed by all who knew him. He served proudly in the United States Army, and he was a factory worker in the automotive industry.
He is survived by his mother, Anna...
Franklin Delane Wallace
Feb 19, 2025
Franklin DeLane Wallace, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on February 19, 2025 at the age of 92. Frank was born on October 10, 1932 in Brantley, Alabama to J.C. and Quinnie Kimbro Wallace. During the height of the Great Depression, his family moved to Columbus, Georgia where Frank graduated from Jordan High School in 1952. His talent as...
Robert Andrew Barker
Feb 18, 2025
Robert Andrew Barker, 84, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Robert was a foreman and worked in construction for many years. He was also a partner in Barker’s Paint & Body with his son.
Preceding him in death are his wife, Janet Barker and his son, Christopher Barker; brothers, Roland Barker, Gene Barker; sister, Ruby Barker; daughter-in-law,...
Norma Dean Southern
Feb 18, 2025
Norma Dean Southern, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 82.
She was born in Warrior, Alabama, to Otis and Helen Watson. She loved watching and feeding her hummingbirds and gardening.
She is survived by her daughters, Sandra Volking of Foley and Kelly Southern of Fairhope; son, David Cato of New Mexico; brother,...
William Eugene "Gene" Roberson
Feb 17, 2025
William Eugene “Gene” Roberson, age 83, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.
Gene was an avid Alabama fan, he loved God and his family very much. He was a former minister of music at the Church of Nazarene in Millbrook. Gene was a U.S. Army Veteran, and loved spending time with his family, golfing and woodworking.
Preceding...
Mary B. Cumbie
Feb 17, 2025
For I the Lord thy God, will hold thy right hand saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
ISAIAH 41:13
Mary B Cumbie, 96, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.
She was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Bon Secour, AL. Through the years, her ministry included singing in...
Charlotte May Fuller Befay
Feb 15, 2025
Charlotte May Befay
LILLIAN, ALABAMA
Charlotte May Befay age 95, a resident of Lillian, AL passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Charlotte was a Charter Member of Church of The Advent in Lillian, AL. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her.
Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph V. Befay; son, Dennis Befay;...
Margaret Elizabeth Morris
Feb 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Elizabeth Morris. Born on February 5, 1940, in Brewton, Alabama, she graced this world with her warm spirit for 85 remarkable years. Margaret departed this life on February 14, 2025, in Foley, Alabama, surrounded by the love of her family.
Margaret was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother,...
Jeffrey Lee Sutherland
Feb 14, 2025
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lee Sutherland, 66, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025.
Jeff was a loving husband to his wife, Jan for 40 years. He was a dedicated member of Lagoon Baptist Church in Gulf Shores, AL. where he loved teaching his weekly men’s bible studies class. Jeff had his master’s in biblical counseling and used...
Martha Ann Fodor
Feb 13, 2025
Martha Ann Fodor passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1934, and had just celebrated her 91st birthday.
She lived in Gulf Shores since 1979. She bought a little house for ,000 and raised her two children, Buddy and Jane Fodor. Her brothers came to add on to that 10x20 house and made it a huge...
Brenda Joyce Kimbrough
Feb 12, 2025
Brenda Joyce Heath Kimbrough, age 76, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Brenda loved dining out, watching movies and spending time with her daughter and granddaughter. She loved going to the City Park of Orange Beach, shopping and going to events.
Preceding her in death are her father and mother, O.V. Heath and Marie Langley Heath; brother...
Van C. Foster, Jr.
Feb 12, 2025
Van Campbell Foster, Jr., passed away February 12, 2025, at 93 years of age. Van started his life in West Virginia where he resided until his 20’s and then moved to Fort Walton Beach, FL. There he met his wife, Sylvia McSwain, and they married in 1956. He had suffered from dementia for the past few years.
Van is preceded in...
Joseph A. Ferlisi, MD
Feb 9, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Joseph A. Ferlisi, MD announce his peaceful passing on February 9, 2025, at the age of 91.
Joseph was born in Buffalo, New York on April 13, 1933. He is predeceased by his mother and father Mark and Pauline (Montalto) Ferlisi, his sister Lucy Ayers and his devoted cousin Salvatore Mancuso. He...
Charles "David" Brown
Feb 9, 2025
Charles “David” Brown, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 84.
He was born in Jackson, TN, to Edwin and Alice Brown.
The family relocated to Chickasaw, AL in the mid-1940s. They were founding members of St. Thomas the Apostle and were active members of that parish. David attended St. Mary’s Catholic School until...
Daisy Crosby Mitchell
Feb 7, 2025
Daisy Crosby Mitchell was born in Brewton, Alabama to Levi and Lucy Banks. She was a long-time resident of Fairhope, Alabama, who loved life to the fullest.
She attended Baldwin County Training School, class of 1963. She worked as a devoted hospitality employee of Paul Strickland, Point Clear, for twenty-five plus years.
She was preceded in sunset by her loving husband of...
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