Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Brenda Savage Kirby
Jan 16, 2024
Brenda Savage Kirby, age 74, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Brenda loved to travel with her husband Ed in their R.V. and was a barbeque judge all over the south. She volunteered at St. Paul’s Thrift Store and was an active member of Spanish Trails Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her husband...
Ruby Earline Jones
Jan 15, 2024
Mrs. Ruby Earline Jones, age 52, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away on January 15, 2024.
Ruby was a member of The Island Church of Orange Beach, AL. She volunteered for a short time with the Baldwin County School system before falling in love with being around children and started working there full time. In her free time, she loved...
David Ames Saunders
Jan 15, 2024
David Saunders
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Mr. David Ames Saunders Sr, 89, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Monday January 15th, 2024 at South Baldwin Medical Center in Foley, AL.
David was born in Starkville, MS to the late Wilburn Russell and Altie Reynolds Saunders. He was a founding and active member of St. Andrew by the Sea church in Gulf Shores...
Mary Elizabeth Burkhardt
Jan 15, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Burkhardt, age 79, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away on January 15, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lamar and Lola Gilmer, and her husband, Charles Burkhardt.
Mary is survived by her son, John M. (Sheila) Burkhardt of Elberta; grandson, Matthew (Hannah) Burkhardt of Elberta; brother, Lee Gilmer of Carthage,...
Virginia Olivia Turnipseed
Jan 15, 2024
Virginia "Dubbie" Turnipseed, 81, of Robertsdale, AL, passed away January 14, 2024, with her family by her side.
She was born to Grace Bell Moore Stewart and James Albert Stewart November 11, 1942. She was married to James Turnipseed, the love of her life for 60 years, who selflessly cared for her the past several years. James and Virginia were high...
Dustin Stephenson
Jan 14, 2024
Mr. Dustin Stephenson a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the age of 34.
Dustin was the Co-owner of Stephenson Marine, Gulf Coast Power Washing, and Stephenson Services. He was a graduate of Gulf Shores High School. He loved surfing and was a wonderful husband and father.
He is survived by his wife Missy Stephenson of...
Ronnie Lee Potter
Jan 14, 2024
Ronnie Lee Potter 74, a resident of Andalusia, Alabama passed away peacefully at a local Hospital there on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Aubrey Potter and Margaret Simpson; brother, James Potter; a sister, Gail Potter Rupel; and a nephew, Jeffrey Potter.
He is survived by his wife of 31 years Wendy Harbison...
Denise Poole Weatherspoon
Jan 11, 2024
DENISE POOLE WEATHERSPOON
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA
Denise Poole Weatherspoon, age 71, a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Denise was a loving mother and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She was also a member of Jubilee Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Krista (Michael) Mounsey of Bay Minette, AL; son, Jeremy Weatherspoon...
Walter Wulff
Jan 11, 2024
Walter Henry Wulff, age 88, a resident of Point Clear, AL, passed away on January 11, 2024. He was born on February 18, 1935, in New York, NY to Henry and Erna Wulff of Bremerhaven, Germany.
Walter was an Air Force Veteran serving from 1953-1956 and had a long career with the Federal Aviation Administration and as...
Warren Candler Herlong, Jr.
Jan 10, 2024
HERLONG, JR. Warren Candler Herlong, Jr., beloved husband, adored father and distinguished attorney, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. He was 75.
A consummate gentleman who earned the trust of his friends and colleagues, Warren was highly regarded by all who knew him. His bright smile, quick wit and genuine personality were just a few of his...
James (Jim) Anderson McCrory
Jan 9, 2024
James (Jim) Anderson McCrory Sr., age 86, a resident of Foley, Alabama, was called to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert A. McCrory.
James is fondly remembered in life by his wife of 62 years, Judith “Judy” Barnes McCrory, his three children, James “Andy” of Laurel, MS,...
Parker Houston Guy
Jan 9, 2024
Parker Houston Guy, age almost 11 months, died peacefully at home in Fairhope, Alabama, on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. During his brief life, Parker was well-loved and cherished by family and friends. His severe respiratory and physical limitations caused by spina bifida didn’t stop his big smile or sweet disposition. He was baptized on July 16, 2023, at Eastern...
Dorothy Christine Bung
Jan 9, 2024
Dorothy Christine Bung, age 89, a native of Wisconsin and a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Dorothy’s working career began at Johnson’s Wax in Racine, Wisconsin where she was a switchboard operator, tour guide and advertising model for Johnson’s revolutionary Jubilee floor wax. Here she met many interesting and notable personalities including famed...
Joseph Anthony Jones
Jan 6, 2024
Joseph Anthony Jones, age 37, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 6, 2024. Joseph was a longtime hairstylist in Fairhope, Mobile and New Orleans. He attended Baker and Mary G. Montgomery Schools. He is survived by his parents, James A., and Sheila F. Jones of Bay Minette, AL; brother, Jesse (Jessica) Jones; nephew, Jake Jones all of...
Hattie Marie (Yelling) Johnson
Jan 5, 2024
Hattie Johnson January 5, 2024 Hattie Marie (Yelling) Johnson, 88, passed peacefully Friday morning, January 5, 2024, at a local nursing facility. She was a native of Mobile, AL and a long-time resident of Fairhope, AL. Surviving her are daughters Kim (Creston) Washington and Katrina Williams (Raymond Bilbo), and son Elrick (Grenda) Johnson. She was predeceased by sons, Walter Earl...
Douglas Eugene Strassner
Jan 5, 2024
Douglas Eugene Strassner, a resident of Elberta Alabama, passed away Friday, January 05, 2024, at 16:15 surrounded by his family and close friends. Doug had fought a yearlong battle with head and neck cancer that started from Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Doug was born in Akron, Ohio, on March 3, 1955. Upon graduation from high school, he attended the United States...
Dewey Edward White
Jan 4, 2024
Dewey Edward “Pete” White January 8, 1933 – January 4, 2024 Dewey Edward “Pete” White passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was ninety years old. Pete was born in Atmore, Alabama, on January 8, 1933, to Charles Benjamin “C. B./Charlie” White and Cleon Beatrice Archer White. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his...
Carole Kay Coiner
Jan 4, 2024
Carole Kay Coiner, a native of Charleston, W.V. and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024. Preceding her in death are her husband, Bobby Coiner; sons, Andrew Coiner and Matthew Coiner. She is survived by her son, Mark (Patti) Coiner of Fairhope; grandchildren, Ross, Taylor (Jessie) and Lilly; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. A...
Klifton Adam Bond
Jan 4, 2024
Klifton Adam Bond, age 38, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away on January 4, 2024. Adam was a loving son, father, brother, and friend to many. He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Crafton of Elberta; stepfather, Jerry Crafton of Summerdale; daughter, Saily Jade Bond of Elberta; brother, Nathan Bond of Memphis, TN; sister, Taylor Crafton of Elberta;...
Birdie "Libby" Elizabeth Botos
Jan 4, 2024
Birdie “Libby” Elizabeth Botos, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, after a brief illness, at the age of 75. She was a member, and was actively involved, with St. Francis at the Point. Birdie “Libby” is survived by her husband, Paul Botos of Fairhope; daughters, Julie (Jason) Myers of Las Vegas, NV, and Kimberly Dunaway...