Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Linda K. Hongoltz
Mar 28, 2025
Linda Hongoltz, a resident of Crete, IL., passed away on March 28, 2025, at the age of 77.
Linda was born in Mobile Al, and made her journey to Chicago IL when she was just 4 years old. She attended Catholic Schools in Chicago and started work in administrative/secretarial positions post-graduation. She married in 1973 and moved to the South Suburbs...
Seth Nathaniel Murphy
Mar 28, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our son, Seth Nathaniel Murphy, 24, on March 28th, 2025. A beloved son, brother, fiancé and friend, Seth’s vibrant spirit and caring nature touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born on May 15th, Seth was a curious soul with an unwavering...
Neeta Jean Mueller
Mar 26, 2025
Neeta J. Mueller, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the age of 89.
She was born in Loweville, NY, to the late Ellis B. Jones and Myrtle L. Burnham. She was one of fourteen children.
Neeta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by...
Howard Miles Lifson
Mar 25, 2025
Howard Miles Lifson, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on March 25, 2025, at the age of 83.
He was born July 23, 1941, in Minnesota to the late Samuel and Gretchen Lifson.
He served 4 years in the Coast Guard, where he received medals, to include good conduct, national defense service and for saving the life of a shipmate. He...
Rhonda Lee Anderson
Mar 23, 2025
Rhonda Lee Anderson, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the age of 61.
She was born in Nebraska but relocated to Baldwin County in 1990 with her forever soulmate Randy. She was a hard-working wife and mother for many years until the loss of her husband in 2010. She had a contagious smile and a...
William John Reese, Jr.
Mar 22, 2025
REESE
DAPHNE, ALABAMA
William John Reese, Jr. age 79, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025.
William was a devoted Catholic, a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard serving in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Army Corp of Engineers after serving 20 years.
Preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Reese; sisters, Alma Saucier, and Theresa...
John Bennett Dalzell
Mar 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John Bennett “Bennie” Dalzell, 70, on Friday, March 21, 2025. A long-time resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, Bennie was Kentucky born and bred.
Bennie was a shining light in the lives of all who knew him. His journey on this earth was marked by love, compassion, and an unwavering faith...
Rebecca Lucas
Mar 21, 2025
Becky passed from this life to the next in peace with her loving husband by her side at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama on March 21, 2025. She will be missed by family and friends across the country, a reflection of the adventurous life Becky lived.
Becky was born and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from Berry High School...
Gary Earl Hodge
Mar 21, 2025
Gary Hodge of Manistee, Michigan passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025 in his winter home in Daphne, Alabama, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. He was 90 years old.
Born just outside of Detroit, Gary graduated from Milford High School and completed a scholarship program at Michigan State University. He retired from Numatics Inc after decades of distinguished...
Leslie Cobb Swiacki
Mar 20, 2025
Leslie Cobb Swiacki, a native of Massachusetts and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, for more than 30 years, was found passed away in her home on March 20, 2025.
Born on March 8, 1961, Leslie grew up in the town of Sturbridge, MA. She graduated from Choate Rosemary Hall preparatory school in Wallingford, CT, attended Quinnipiac College in Hamden, CT, and...
Peggy Irene Merchant
Mar 20, 2025
MERCHANT
ELBERTA, ALABAMA
Peggy Irene Merchant, age 78, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Peggy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be missed by all that knew her.
Preceded in death by her parents, John, and Irene Madden; brother’s, Johnny Madden, Randall Madden; sons, Douglas and Norman Merchant; and a daughter, Glenda Mattingly.
She is...
Myrtice Maxine Hadden Sparks
Mar 20, 2025
Myrtice Maxine Sparks, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the age of 84.
She was born in Fayette, Alabama, to the late Russell and Daisy Hadden.
Myrtice was an avid “Elvis” fan and made the best fried okra around! She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was preceded in death her husband, James...
Danny Louis Reed
Mar 19, 2025
Danny Louis Reed, age 78, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Danny was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Danny will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Preceding him in death are his parents, Louis and Vlasta Reed.
He is survived by; two sons, Ricky (Shea) Reed and...
Rosella "Rose" McKenzie Turner
Mar 18, 2025
Rosella Turner went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior on March 18th, 2025. With the wonderful care and guidance of the Gentiva Hospice staff, she was able to spend her remaining weeks on this earth at home.
Rose was born on November 23, 1931, in Barnwell to parents Frank and Mamie Lou McKenzie. She grew up, along with her brother...
Wanda Carol Strickland Lewis
Mar 18, 2025
Wanda Carol Strickland Lewis, a resident of Point Clear, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 83.
Wanda was a graduate of Vigor High School in Prichard. She also graduated from Judson Women’s College in Marion, AL in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree of Art. She then went on to receive her master’s degree in social work...
Evelyn Virginia Freeman West
Mar 18, 2025
Evelyn Virginia Freeman West 11/09/1930 ~ 03/18/2025
Evelyn Virginia Freeman West, age 94, a resident of Lanett, AL, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Evelyn was born in Lawrenceville, GA, and was a resident of Lanett, AL, most of her life. Evelyn was a member of the Lanett United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for...
Mary Whitten Thompson
Mar 17, 2025
Mary Ann Whitten Thompson, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at the age of 80.
Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family, whom she cherished and were her life. She also enjoyed gardening.
She was preceded...
Michael Welch Vance
Mar 16, 2025
Michael Welch Vance 1953-2025
Michael Welch Vance, proud father of three children, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away at the age of 71 at Thomas Hospital on March 16, 2025.
He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia in 1953 to John Thomas Vance and Anna Lou Shively. Mike attended Winnipeg Bible College in Otterburne, Manitoba, Canada before moving to Fairhope in 1978. Mike and...
Kimberly Ann (Henderson) Constantine
Mar 14, 2025
Kimberly Ann Constantine passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the age of 51, in Pensacola, Florida. Born on May 4, 1973, in Mobile, Alabama, Kim was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother whose warmth and affectionate spirit touched the lives of many.
Kimberly was married to Daren Constantine, and together, they created a nurturing home for their family. She...
Rodney Alan Sloan
Mar 14, 2025
Rodney Alan Sloan, age 66, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025.
Rod was an avid golfer and loved anything outdoors, including boating and fishing. Although he retired, he spent much of his time helping with his son Bronson’s construction business, and that brought him so much joy. Above all, his family was what he cherished more...
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