Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Lois Jane Russell
Sep 7, 2024
December 15, 1939 - September 7, 2024
Lois J. Russell, age 84 of Lillian, Alabama, formerly of Youngstown, Ohio, went to live with the Lord on September 7, 2024. She was at home surrounded by her loving family.
Lois developed the love of travel with her family by vacationing in all 50 states. With her husband, Michael they continued to explore 112...
Jean Ann Donaldson
Sep 5, 2024
Jean Ann Tarrow Donaldson, 89, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024.
In Jean’s early years, she grew up in Michigan. She later moved to Alabama in 1980 where she became a devoted member of New Life and Christ Church. Jean had a passion for gardening and going antiquing, and in her spare time, that’s where you...
James Warren May
Sep 5, 2024
James Warren May, a resident of Magnolia Springs, Alabama, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 5, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He was 83.
He received his undergraduate from Auburn University and his law degree from The University of Alabama. He practiced law for 58 years, and was still practicing law, at the time of his death.
He was a...
Wilson Oliver Price
Sep 4, 2024
Wilson Oliver "Willie-Bob", "Wilbert" "Silwayne" Price, age 20, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Wilson was born September 22, 2003 in Fairhope, Alabama to Thomas "Tommy" and Blakeley {Stapleton} Price.
Wilson is remembered as a wonderful son, brother and grandson and a loyal friend who would give you the shirt off his back. He was a great outdoors-man, enjoying hunting and...
Blanche Chapman Sumrall
Sep 4, 2024
Blanche Chapman Sumrall, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday the fourth of September 2024 at 90 years of age, surrounded by family.
B Sumrall began her art career as a watercolorist at age 45. Well-loved by many, she was always eager to share her knowledge of painting. Patriotic and true to herself, with a commitment to...
Ernest H. Douglas, Jr.
Sep 4, 2024
Ernest H. Douglas, Jr, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the age of 83.
He was a marine biologist and commercial pilot. He founded the Downtown Air Center at Brookley Field. His lasting legacy was his creation and growth of D&D Land Company.
Ernest was preceded in death by his son, Michael Douglas.
He leaves behind to...
Billy Ray Watkins
Sep 3, 2024
Billy Ray Watkins, a native of Bay Minette, AL passed away on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 at the age of 81.
Billy retired from the Baldwin County School Board.
He is survived by his wife Linda Watkins of 64 years, his 3 daughters, Wanda Eubanks (James), Sheila Parker, Tracy Kipp (Vernon), 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, and many other relatives and...
Mary Lou Thurmond Cothran
Sep 3, 2024
Mary Lou Thurmond Cothran of Fairhope, AL died peacefully on September 3, 2024 at the age of 78, after living with dementia for many years. Mary Lou was an artist, entrepreneur, and eternal optimist. She was born on July 27, 1946 in Dallas, TX.
Mary Lou studied English at Southern Methodist University. She later moved to Selma, AL where she would...
Virginia Decossas
Sep 2, 2024
Virginia LaCiura Decossas who was born August 2, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on September 2, 2024 in Spanish Fort, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Peter LaCiura and Lena Lamonte LaCiura; four sisters: Theresa LaCiura Revolta, Jeanette LaCiura Leblanc, Josephine LaCiura Kelly, and Gertrude LaCiura Dubroc and one brother: Salvador LaCiura.
She is survived by her...
Nancy Mae Seale Nelson
Sep 2, 2024
Nancy Seale Nelson, 85, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away September 2, 2024.
Of her 10 siblings, Nancy was number 5. They were raised in Canoe, Alabama, a small town just outside of Atmore. Nancy and Millard were Married for 50 years and resided in Foley, Alabama where they built custom built homes.
Preceding her in death are her husband, Millard...
Miriam Hairston Bailey
Sep 2, 2024
Miriam Hairston Bailey passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Miriam was born on December 10,1959 in Mobile, Alabama. She was a graduate of Fairhope High School and Auburn University. She was a lifelong resident of Daphne.
Miriam lived her life as a faithful wife, mother, sister and daughter. She is preceded in death...
Richard A. Thompson, III
Aug 31, 2024
Richard Allan Thompson III, a native of New London, CT and a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 78.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Thompson of Fairhope and other relatives and dear friends.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 10:00am at Pine Rest Memorial Park in Foley.
In lieu...
Sheila Ann Nelson
Aug 31, 2024
Sheila A. Nelson, born June 29th, 1934, passed away on August 31st, 2024, having recently celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends.
Mrs. Nelson was a native of Sheboygan Wisconsin and was a 67-year resident of Daphne Alabama. She was dedicated to her faith, her family, her friends, and to her community. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother...
Deborah "Debbie" Browning Tuggle
Aug 30, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” Browning Tuggle, age 72, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama passed away Friday, August 30, 2024.
Debbie was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope. She graduated from Shaw High School and then received a BA in Elementary Education from the University of South Alabama. She loved teaching Bible Study, her Heartfelt Group, going to Gulf Shores, watching movies, and...
William Joseph McAleer Jr.
Aug 27, 2024
William Joseph “Joey” McAleer, Jr., 59, passed away on August 27, 2024. Joey was a loving father, son, brother, and friend to many. A native of the Mobile area, Joey was an avid fisherman and conservationist who loved living on the water in Gulf Shores, Alabama. A graduate of St. Paul’s Episcopal School, Joey attended the University of Alabama, where...
Carol Anderson Smith
Aug 27, 2024
Carol Anderson Smith, age 80, a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024.
Carol Anderson Smith was born Carol Jane Anderson on January 14th, 1944, in the small tugboat community of Port Townsend, Washington.
From an early age she had a love of animals, dance, music and riding her bike to church on Sundays. These loves traveled with...
Alma Thierry Mueller
Aug 24, 2024
Alma Thierry Mueller, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Alma was born on September 23, 1948, to Edward Joseph Thierry, Sr. and Nina Hall Thierry and was the third of six children.
Alma was married to Leo C. Mueller III, a loving husband, and her best friend. They enjoyed traveling together and spending...
Richard "Rich" Glenn Pope
Aug 23, 2024
Richard “Rich” Glenn Pope, age 60, a resident of Gulf Shores, Al, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Rich was born in Pennsylvania and raised all over the country as the family moved often. He was a graduate of Florida State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in economics. Rich worked as a salesperson in the electrical industry, and...
Lawrence "Larry" Henry Hipsh, Sr.
Aug 21, 2024
Larry H. Hipsh, Sr., native and resident of Fairhope, AL. departed this earthly plane on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Larry, affectionately known as “Hippy” to his family and devoted group of friends graduated from Fairhope High School, then enlisted in the United States Army, where he became an instructor for the Army Rangers at Eglin Air Force Base. Exiting the Army...
Barbara Jean Thornburg Stewart
Aug 21, 2024
Barbara Jean Thornburg Stewart, 67, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Stewart ; daughter, Lori Bergman ; and granddaughter, Madison Newberry, all of Foley, Alabama along with many other loving relatives and friends.
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