Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Raymond Haviland Tennent,III
Dec 27, 2025
Raymond passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on Saturday December 27th, 2025. His family members were with him as he went peacefully.
He graduated from McDowell High School, Erie, Pa. in 1965.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Tennent II and Anna Danis Tennent of Erie, Pa.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara Huffman Tennent. His...
Clarence Harrison Bishop
Dec 27, 2025
It is with both sorrow and joyful hope that we announce the passing of Clarence Harrison Bishop, who went to be with our Lord on December 27, 2025, at the age of 93, peacefully at home.
Clarence was born on June 24, 1932, and was raised in Baldwin County, a fourth-generation resident whose family roots in farming stretched back to the...
John Cecil Moran
Dec 25, 2025
John Cecil Moran, affectionately known as "Johnny," passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in Foley, Alabama, at the age of 79. Born on October 22, 1946, in Athens, Alabama, Johnny lived a life that was rich in service, passion, and love.
A proud veteran, Johnny dedicated 40 plus years active , civil service and reservist to the United States Air...
Alma Irene Doege
Dec 25, 2025
Alma Irene Doege, age 96, a lifelong resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
Alma was more than the matriarch of her family; she was a matriarch of the town of Elberta. A graduate of Pensacola High School, she devoted her life to serving her community with quiet strength, kindness,and unwavering faith.
Alma worked for 36 years...
Tina Anne Stovall Dersch
Dec 24, 2025
Tina Anne Dersch
August 6, 1967 – December 24, 2025
Tina Anne (Stovall) Dersch of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1967, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and was a beloved daughter to Chris and Sheryl Stovall, a devoted wife to Bryan Dersch, and a loving mother to Samuel Dersch.
Tina is survived by...
Lila Webb Dexter
Dec 24, 2025
Lila Drummond Webb Dexter passed away at home on December 24, 2025. Her grace, beauty, kindness, and deep love of family defined her. Her sincere friendships encompassed all ages and walks of life.
Lila spent the first part of her life in Camden, Alabama, surrounded by siblings, extended family and many lifelong friends. After graduating from the University of Alabama, she...
Michael Larson
Dec 21, 2025
With deep love and profound sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Larson, age 51, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, on December 21, 2025.
Born and raised in Mobile, Michael graduated from Theodore High School and later earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Alabama. From an early age, Michael formed deep and lasting friendships that shaped his life....
Major "Ted" Edward Lewis
Dec 21, 2025
Major "Ted" Edward Lewis, a resident of Summerdale, Alabama went to heaven Sunday, December 21, 2025 at the age of 81.
He was born on June 22, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Arnold and Edna Lewis. Ted was a State Farm Insurance agent, Owner of manufactured home business and Real Estate Agent. He attended Marion Military Institute and he...
Gwenda Diane Wood
Dec 20, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Gwenda Diane Wood of Fairhope, AL who departed this life at the age of 74 on December 20, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on July 22, 1951 in Mobile, AL. Gwen lived a life rooted in devotion, strength, and kindness. She was a loving mother to her...
Jimmy Wayne Gandy
Dec 18, 2025
Jimmy Wayne Gandy, 76, of Fairhope, AL, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of courage, compassion, and commitment to serving others. Born on May 17, 1949, Jimmy lived a life rich with purpose and dedication, touching the hearts of many during his journey on this earth.
Jimmy devoted a...
Grace Marie Riffe
Dec 17, 2025
Grace was born into a large family of twelve siblings, of which she was the eighth child. She is predeceaced by six of her siblings (in age order): Irean Madden, Velma Givens, WD Mitchell, Earl Mitchell, Ellie Ratliff, and Easter Dawson. She is survived by five siblings: Mildred Thomas, Polly Lake, Shirley Braswell, Shelia Pickels, and her youngest sister Sue...
Landon Eldridge Browning, Sr.
Dec 16, 2025
Landon Eldridge Browning Sr., age 89, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
Landon was born in Clay County, Alabama. He was an avid Alabama fan, and he loved to buy and sell cars. He will always be remembered as a protector of his family.
Preceding him in death are his two children, Landon Browning, Jr., and Kenneth...
Susan Heike Brandenburg Johnson
Dec 15, 2025
Susan Heike Johnson, 62, of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at SAAD Hospice in Mobile, Alabama.
She was a very loving mother and wife of 42 years. She was a resident of Coweta County, GA. until 2022. We then made our new home in Foley, Alabama. She was employed by Coweta County School System for 19 years,...
Lavesta "Toby" Pugh
Dec 14, 2025
Lavesta Toby Pugh, age 58, passed away on December 14, 2025.
Born in Mobile, Alabama, Toby lived a life rooted in family, faith, and love.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Bain Pugh; his father, Arthur Lavesta Pugh; his adopted mom, Kathy Garner; and his brother, Kelly Garner.
Toby is survived by his beloved wife, Tonya Pugh; his stepchildren, Tasha...
Evelyn Cain Norris
Dec 14, 2025
Evelyn Cain Norris, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Silverhill, Alabama. Born on May 5, 1945, Evelyn led a life filled with love, warmth, and a spirit that touched everyone around her.
Evelyn will be remembered as a devoted wife to Thomas C. Norris, Sr. Together, they built a life filled with cherished...
Erlene Matson
Dec 14, 2025
Erlene Matson, born Feb 18, 1938, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 14, 2025.
Erlene is survived by her husband, Delano Matson of 32 years; her daughter, Ashley (James) Buckley of Semmes, AL; grandson, Tyler Fleming of Semmes, AL.; a step-daughter, Kimberly (David) Hirras of Pensacola, FL; step-son, Randy Matson of Gulf Shores, AL; and...
James "Jimmy" Emil Antinarella
Dec 12, 2025
James "Jimmy" Emil Antinarella passed away December 12, 2025, age 69, after a courageous battle with his illness. A life-long resident of Fairhope, he was born at the Jordan Clinic on Section Street predating Thomas Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Michele A. Antinarella (nee Allen), sisters Auline (Tod) Gail and Diane Gravat, brother Michael (Mellessi) Antinarella,...
Evelyn Martha Weeks
Dec 11, 2025
Evelyn Martha Collins Weeks, a lifelong resident of Magnolia Springs, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Evelyn was born on November 3, 1946, to Liston and Vivian Collins. She was married to Alvarez Weeks, and they proceeded to have two daughters, Wanda and Malinda. Evelyn was a teacher at Head Start for twenty-two years and also became a chef...
Mary Angela Sessel
Dec 10, 2025
Mary Angela Sessel, affectionately known as Angie, departed this world too soon on December 10, 2025, in Orange Beach, Alabama, at the age of 61. Born on June 9, 1964 in Columbia, Missouri, Angie was a beacon of kindness and a caring soul who dedicated her life to her family after a successful early career in the electronics industry.
Angie's journey...
Jacob L. Foster Jr.
Dec 10, 2025
Jacob L. Foster, Jr.Went to be with the Lord on December 10th, 2025, at the age of 85Jacob L. Foster, Jr., a devoted husband, father, Pawpaw, and friend, passed away surrounded by thefamily he loved so deeply.A man of unwavering faith, boundless generosity, and quiet strength, Jacobtouched every life he encountered with kindness and purpose.Jacob graduated from Carlowville High School,...
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