Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Frieda Louise Ward
Apr 17, 2024
Frieda Louise Fleming Ward, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and dear friend to countless others, passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on August 12, 1947, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Frieda spent her formative years in the picturesque town of Hot Springs, where she was such a tomboy that her neighborhood friends called her Petey, a...
Baby Grace McKenzie Bragg
Apr 17, 2024
Infant Grace McKenzie Bragg passed away April 17, 2024.
She is survived by her parents, Charles and Haylee Bragg; sisters, Neveah Bragg and Reighlynn Bragg; brother, Karson Bragg; paternal grandmother, Rachel (Terry) Johnson of Silverhill; paternal grandfather, Joey (Marie) Bragg; other loving relatives and friends.
No services will be held at this time.
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Katherine Ann Miller
Apr 16, 2024
Katherine Ann Miller, known to her family and loved ones as Kathy, passed away on April 16, 2024, at 12:41 pm. Her death was due to what was thought to be a viral respiratory illness leading to ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome), ultimately resulting in respiratory failure. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Frank Joseph Cerniglia and...
Jonathan Garth
Apr 16, 2024
Jonathan Thornton Garth - teacher, explorer, brother, father, husband, son, gardener, watermanand woodworking mystic - passed on to his next epic adventure on April 16, 2024. He was 79 years old. Born in Huntsville, Alabama on March 2, 1945, Thornton and his family moved to Gainesville, Georgia in 1950 where he narrowly graduated from Gainesville High School.Ironically, he became a celebrated high...

Christopher "Chris" Darren Swank
Apr 14, 2024
Christopher “Chris” Darren Swank, Age 44, passed away unexpectedly on the 14th of April, 2024 at his residence.
Chris was born in Mansfield, Ohio and was a resident of Fairhope, AL. He was an Electrician.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Swank of Mansfield, OH; Aunt and Uncle Dave and Jean Sistek of Mansfield, OH.; other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends...
Beverly Jane Corbin
Apr 13, 2024
Beverly Jane Corbin, age 89, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024.
Preceded in death by her husband, Timothy R. Corbin, and her brothers Ken Reinicke and Butch Reinicke.
She is survived by her children, Teresa (Petey) Friend of Gainesville, GA, and Tim (Darlene Corbin, Jr. of Spanish Fort, AL; brothers, Don Reinicke of Stone Lake, WI; sisters,...
Faye Burchett
Apr 13, 2024
Faye Burchett, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the age of 80.
She was born in McKee, Kentucky to Veron Allie Harrison and Claude Harrison. She was an avid collector of antique lamps and Christmas ornaments.
She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Burchett of 62 years; three children, Sherry Burchett of Eufaula, Alabama,...
Barbara Kay Shine
Apr 11, 2024
Barbara Kay Shine, beloved wife and mother, passed away on April 11, 2024, in Pensacola, Florida. She was born on June 2, 1945, in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Barbara was a dedicated professional who spent many years ensuring that products met the highest standards of quality. Her keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence made her an invaluable asset to the manufacturing...
Mateo Pozo
Apr 10, 2024
Mateo Esteban Pozo-Astudillo, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the age of 23.
He was a graduate of Fairhope High School, a soccer star, and a beloved student. He was always smiling and happy and was the life of the party. He attended Springhill college, on a soccer scholarship, then transferred to UAB.
Mateo is survived...
Lester William Chance
Apr 9, 2024
Lester William Chance was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL on May 29, 1947, and went to his heavenly home on April 9, 2024.
Les was the youngest of three children who grew up in Hollywood, FL. He worked as an assistant director for Broward County Board of County Commissioners, Streets and Highways division until he retired and became a resident of...
Ronald Eugene Driesbach
Apr 8, 2024
LCDR Ronald Eugene Driesbach, a native of Scranton, PA and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lillian Driesbach and his sisters, Phyllis Richards and Linda Carquello.
He is survived by his loving wife Patricia and his children, David Driesbach (Lori) of Rock Hill SC, Pamela Norris (Ron)...
LeRoy Earl Thompson
Apr 7, 2024
LeRoy E. Thompson, Ph.D., P.E.May 22, 1934 - April 7, 2024It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of LeRoy Earl Thompson of Fairhope, Alabama, at the age of 89. LeRoy reunited with his loved ones in heaven on April 7, 2024, after declining health related to dementia. LeRoy lived his life to the fullest and filled...
Michael Pitts
Apr 6, 2024
Michael Daniel Pitts, 59, of the Foley/Gulf Shores community, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
Known to many of you as Mike or Daniel, he made St. Petersburg, FL his home for many years. Although he had great friends and people he loved there, he decided in 2020 to move back to Alabama to be closer to his family. No...
Donald Stephen Holyfield
Apr 6, 2024
Donald Stephen Holyfield
Donald Stephen Holyfield, aged 52, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed peacefully in his sleep
on the afternoon of April 6, 2024. He was transported to Thomas Hospital but could not
be revived. The cause of death was cardiac arrest.
Born on May 2, 1971, in Mobile, Alabama, to Doris and Gavin Holyfield, Donnie was a
fountain of generosity and joy to those around...
John Glynn
Apr 5, 2024
John “Jack” Glynn was born on November 21, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sadly, he passed away on April 5, 2024, after a sudden decline in his health.
He is survived by his three sons, John Michael Glynn Jr (Margaret), Steven Glynn (Stacey), and Richard Glynn (Kathy), and grandchildren Evan Glynn (Maggie), Anna Moree (Corwin), Sarah Glynn, Erin Glynn, Adam...
Floyd "Gibby" Gibson Jones
Apr 5, 2024
Floyd Gibson “Gibby” Jones February 9, 1939 - April 5, 2024
Floyd “Gibby” Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away on April 5, 2024, at the age of 85. Son of the late Gibson Leonard and Edna Louise White Jones, Gibby was born on February 9, 1939, in Fairfield, Alabama.
Gibby attended Fairhope High School in Fairhope, AL and...
Jackie Nell Osborn McLeod
Apr 5, 2024
Jackie Nell Osborn McLeod, 83, a resident of Bon Secour, Alabama, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Jackie was a graduate of Collinsville High School and received a BA at Auburn University in Foods and Nutrition, Home and Family Life. In 1982, Jackie founded The Gift Horse Restaurant and Antiques, in Foley, AL. For...
Mrs. Henrie Jean Conway
Apr 5, 2024
Henrie Jean Conway, nee, Duncan, was born April 3, 1929, in Whistler, Alabama and broke the bonds of mortality to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 5, 2024.
She was predeceased by her parents Henry Austin and Ada Jeanette Duncan, husbands, Herman Therrell and Charles Wilbur Conway, beloved son, Charles Thomas (Tommy) Conway and eight brothers and sisters.
She...
Leobardo Ramos
Apr 3, 2024
In Memory of Leo Ramos
With the heaviest of hearts, we bid farewell to Leobardo Dionisio Ramos, Jr. Known to many as Leo, some as Denny, a few as Daddy, and to one as the Love of Her Life.
Leo's delight in life was infectious, his heart generous, and his passion for the outdoors unmatched. You could find him on the black...
Haygen Taylor Lightfoot
Apr 3, 2024
Haygen Kristian Taylor Lightfoot, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.
She was a very creative person, and artist. She was a free-spirited, super friendly and sweet girl. The last moments of her life were shaking hands with a stranger. She could light up a room with her smile and had a beautiful laugh.
Haygen is...