Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Johnny Fay Rollins
Oct 5, 2026
Johnny Fay Rollins, 84, of Gulf Shores, AL passed away unexpectedly at Baldwin Health on October 5, 2026.
She was born on August 9, 1942, in Jackson, MS. To John and Dorothy Middleton.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Rollins; daughter, Mary Wanker; brother, Charles Middleton (Carrie) and their children, Charles Jr. and Mark; grandchildren, Ashley Allen (Joseph) and their daughter...
Susan Christianson Wynne
Oct 3, 2026
Susan Jane Christianson Wynne
May 22, 1943 – October 3, 2026
Susan Jane Christianson Wynne, 83, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed peacefully into eternal light in the early morning hours of October 3, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved and served so beautifully throughout her life.
Born on May 22, 1943, and raised in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Susan was a woman of extraordinary grace,...
Linda Carol Barnett
Oct 3, 2026
Linda Montgomery Barnett, 80, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on October 3, 2026. She was born on August 11, 1946.
Linda was a woman of remarkable strength, determination, faith, and joy. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others through her work in respiratory therapy. Linda began the first Respiratory Therapy Department at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama. After...
Wayne Hollis
Oct 3, 2026
Gerald Wayne Hollis, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Born on July 8, 1935 in Langdale, AL, he lived a remarkable life centered on faith, family, hard work, and service to others. For 74 years, he shared his life with his beloved wife, Carolyne Smith Hollis. Their enduring marriage was...
Thomas Henry Kelly, Jr.
Oct 2, 2026
Thomas Henry Kelly, Jr.
May 15, 1927 – October 2, 2026
Thomas Henry Kelly, Jr., beloved father, grandfather, veteran, forester and celebrated author, passed away on October 2, 2026, at the age of 99. Widely known as the “Poet Laureate of the Turkey Woods,” Tom Kelly lived an extraordinary life marked by service to his country, a distinguished career in forestry, a...
Everett Lloyd Smith
Oct 2, 2026
Everett Lloyd Smith, age 82, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026. He was at home in his favorite recliner, doing one of his favorite things: napping. He went to sleep and woke up in heaven with Jesus.
Lloyd, as he was called, was born August 19, 1944. He was the oldest of nine children born to Oscar...
Walter Donald Robinson
Oct 2, 2026
Walter Donald Robinson, age 79, of Foley, Alabama, Formerly of Bethlehem Township, New Jersey, passed away on Friday, October 2, surrounded by family.
Born on January, 17, 1947 in Orange, New Jersey was the son of the Late Walter Robinson and Regina M. Robinson (Gmeiner). He spent many years in New Jersey before moving to Alabama.
His beloved wife Diane L. Robinson...
Alfred Agee, Jr.
Sep 30, 2026
Alfred “Junie” Agee, Jr. passed away on September 30, 2026, at Thomas Hospital. He was born on July 17, 1938, in Summerdale, Alabama.
Mr. Agee lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and love for his family. He retired from Marriot Grand Hotel after 60 years of exceptional and dedicated service, a remarkable milestone that reflected his steady commitment and strong...
Rollins Lynne Tindell, Jr.
Sep 29, 2026
Rollins Lynne Tindell Jr., M.D.Rollins Lynne Tindell Jr., M.D., 75, of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on September 29, 2026.
Rollins was born August 25, 1951, in Dothan, Alabama, to Rollins Lynne Tindell Sr. and Margaret Peacock Tindell. He was raised in the heart of the Wiregrass, where family ties and time spent with...
Raymond Terry, III
Sep 28, 2026
Raymond Terry III, a longtime resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on September 28, 2026. Ray was a fun-loving, generous, and highly respected man who built a remarkable career, formed lifelong friendships, and brought laughter and warmth to everyone around him.
Ray graduated from Biloxi High School and earned his master’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. His successful...
Jason Alan Farmer
Sep 24, 2026
Jason Alan Farmer
October 16, 1979 – September 24, 2026
Jason Alan Farmer, of Mobile, Alabama, and a native of Chickasaw, Alabama, passed away on September 24, 2026, after an incredibly courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 46 years old.
Jason was born on October 16, 1979, to George E. Farmer and Sheila R. Farmer. On February 20, 2016, he married Rebecca...
Richard Gustav Riemer
Sep 23, 2026
Richard Gustav Riemer, born May 15, 1944, at Holme's Hospital in Foley, Alabama, died on September 23, 2026.
A member of Foley High School’s Class of 1962, Richard built a life rooted in work, duty, family, and the pleasures of time well spent. He was part of all aspects of the family farm, Riemers Company, in Elberta, AL where he was...
Frederick "Fred" A. Newman
Sep 22, 2026
Frederick Austin Newman was born in Salem, MA on March 18, 1943, at 6:10 p.m. and passed from this life (in his 83rd year) on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Both Anne N. Newman, his mother, and his father, Calvin A. Newman preceded him in death as well as a granddaughter, Darcy Rose Newman.
He is survived by the love of his life...
Mary Sue Dollins
Sep 20, 2026
Mary Sue Sherrod Dollins of Lillian, Alabama passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026 at the age of 90. She was born on December 6, 1935 in Piper, Alabama. At the time of her death, she was widowed from William Edward “Buddy” Dollins, to whom she had been married for 67 years until the time of his passing.
After spending her...
Nelda Joy Bemis
Sep 18, 2026
Nelda Joy Bemis
Nelda Joy Bemis was born on 8 October 1936 at her home in Bon Secour. She passed away at the same location on 18 September 2026 at the age of 89. After attending Swift and Foley Schools, she served in the Marines for four years. She later worked at Hazels Drive In and in and then Hazels Nook.
Nelda...
Andrew Robert Leon
Sep 17, 2026
Andrew “Andy” Robert Leon, 91, of Magnolia Springs, AL, passed away at his home on September 17, 2026.
Andy was born February 22, 1935, in New Orleans, LA, to Cora Morris Miller Leon McDuffie and Steven H. McDuffie. Throughout his life, Andy embraced every opportunity that came his way, from building a career that would take him around the world...
Danny James Kerby
Sep 16, 2026
Danny James Kerby, 64, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Tina Kerby; and sister, Donna (Gary) Hunt. Along with many other loving relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at Wolfe Bayview Funeral Home in Foley, Alabama on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:00pm.
Graveside service...
Wesley Ryan Johnson
Sep 15, 2026
Wesley Ryan Johnson September 23, 1981 – September 15, 2026
Wesley Ryan Johnson passed away on September 15, 2026, at the age of 44. He was a family man who adored his wife and two daughters and was a devoted son, brother, and friend.
Ryan was born on September 23, 1981, in Auburn, Alabama, to Rodney and Roxanne Johnston Johnson. He grew...
Richard "Dick" Alexander Childress, Sr.
Sep 15, 2026
Richard “Dick” Alexander Childress, Sr.
Richard “Dick” Alexander Childress, age 78, a lifelong resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Alfred C. Childress and Louise H. Childress; and his brother, Thomas “Tommy” H. Childress.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Dewannah K. Childress; his son,...
Paul Durant Myrick
Sep 14, 2026
Paul Myrick, age 77, a native of Gainesville, Florida, and a longtime resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 14, 2026.
Paul was born June 17, 1949, to Lanier Mose Myrick and Mae Kappel Myrick. His parents moved their family to Fairhope in the 1950s, where his mother worked as a schoolteacher and later for the Baldwin County Public School...
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