Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Garland "Buddy" Braswell
Dec 20, 2023
Garland (Buddy) Braswell passed away peacefully at home on December 20, 2023. He was born July 20, 1937, and graduated from Hattiesburg High School and attended Pearl River Junior College on a football scholarship. His team was invited to the Junior Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. He finished his education at the University of Southern Mississippi with a major in...
Michael Travis Reed
Dec 19, 2023
Michael Travis Reed, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the age of 63. He was a devoted Christian and a member of Church of His Presence in Daphne, AL. Michael was a USPS Letter Carrier for over 35 years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and family grill master. A wonderful husband, father, son,...
Jo-Anne Miller
Dec 18, 2023
Jo-Anne Miller of Summerdale, Ala., formerly of Laurel, died Dec. 18, 2023, surrounded by her children at the age of 71.
Born in Riverhead Feb. 3, 1952, she was the daughter of Roy “Smith” Namiotka and Mary Ellen Macaslan.
Predeceased by her parents, her husband, Richard Miller (2018), her daughter Evelyn Miller (2015) and her sister Margaret “Peggy Smith” Namiotka (2014), Ms....
Kimberley Stapleton Fobes
Dec 18, 2023
Kimberley Stapleton Fobes, a beloved mother, teacher, and all-around remarkable woman, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 18th, 2023, surrounded by her children and her mother after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Kim was born on March 25, 1952, in Fairhope, Alabama, to Wesley and Bebe Stapleton. She graduated from Fairhope High School and went on to attend Judson...
Jeanette Louise Bonner Johnson
Dec 17, 2023
Jeanette Louise Bonner Johnson was born on September 22. 1961, in Fairhope, AL, to the late Linda N. Dailey and Samuel Shepard, who preceded her in death, her grandmothers Dossie Wainwright and Myrtle Shepard along with her paternal grandparents who raised her, Burke and Susie Bonner. She was a member of Christian Valley Baptist Church, Fairhope, AL. Jeanette is survived...
Louise T. Prestwood
Dec 17, 2023
Louise T. Prestwood, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the age of 101. She was a lifelong member of St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church at St. Elias in Birmingham. She was famous for her Lebanese cooking and her Christmas Eve parties. Louise is survived by her sons, James Prestwood, Jr. (Pam) of Fairhope, AL...
Joseph Leonard Callaway
Dec 16, 2023
Joseph Leonard Callaway, age 89, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away on December 16, 2023. Joseph was born on March 11, 1934, at Holmes Hospital in Foley, AL. He was raised on the Bon Secour River and was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. Joseph was a US Navy Veteran and served from 1952-1956. He was also a...
Tony L Batley
Dec 16, 2023
Tony Lee Batley, also known as Batman, passed away on December 16, 2023, at the age of 66 in Gulf Shores, Alabama. He was born on February 6, 1957. A 1975 graduate of Jackson Academy. Tony is survived by his Mother, Martha Batley of Jackson, Al., Wife, Reta Batley of Gulf Shores, Al., his Children, Shelley (Chase) Meitzler of Jackson,...
Thomas Abati, Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
Thomas Wayne Abati, Jr., age 52, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away on December 16, 2023. He was a loving father and son and was passionate about helping with family projects and working on cars and motorcycles. Preceding Thomas in death was his father, Thomas Wayne Abati, Sr. Thomas is survived by his son, Thomas James Abati of Elberta;...
George W Freund
Dec 15, 2023
George William Freund, 59, a resident of Perdido Key, Florida passed away December 15th, 2023. George grew up in Greenwood, Indiana. In 1984 he met the love of his life, Robin Carmichael Freund and they got married in March of 1985 and settled in Cataract, Indiana where they raised their family. They stayed together for 40 years. He loved dirt...
Bobby E Smith
Dec 14, 2023
Bobby E. Smith [August 7, 1935 - December 14, 2023] Bobby E. Smith, a former Marine, educator, author, and visionary businessman, peacefully passed away at the age of 88 on December 14, 2023. Bobby's journey began as a teacher and mathematics professor after his service in the Marines. His passion for education led him to co-author a book on calculus...
Ronald Lee Polvi
Dec 14, 2023
Ronald Lee Polvi 1938-2023 Ronald Lee Polvi, age 85 of Fairhope, AL, passed away on December 14, 2023. He was born March 13, 1938 in Chicago, IL and raised in Ironwood, MI. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Ron served in the U.S. Air Force from1956-1962. He was a crypto operator and deployed to Taiwan. He...
Robert "Bob" Osolinski, Jr.
Dec 12, 2023
OSOLINSKI GULF SHORES, AL Robert “Bob” Osolinski, Jr., age 65, passed away on December 12, 2023. Bob was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Osolinski, and stepson, Daniel Fulmer. Bob is survived by his wife, Diane Osolinski of Gulf Shores; children, Adam Fulmer of Louisville, OH, Rachel Fulmer of Mansfield, OH; 2...
Henry Clay Havard
Dec 10, 2023
Born December 12, 1934, in Lucedale Mississippi, Henry Clay Havard went to be with the Lord on December 10, 2023. The son of Bessie and Henry Havard of Mobile, AL, he is predeceased by his parents, and older sisters Glenda Jordan, Waunvis Brown, and Alda Kerr. Clay grew up in Mobile Alabama and graduated from Murphy High School. Afterwards he...
Will Darsey Carlton, Sr.
Dec 10, 2023
Will Darsey Carlton, Sr., a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born in Grapeland, TX. He was a US Navy veteran. He served on the USS Uvalde AKA 88 from 1955 – 1959 and on the USS Lafayette SSBN-616 from 1962- 1969. His accomplishments include the Paul Harris fellow...
Michael Charles
Dec 9, 2023
Michael Charles a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away peacefully December 9, 2023 at the age of 93. He was at home with his beloved wife, Judy, son Michael and daughter-in-law Sarah by his side. He was born March 20, 1930 (first day of Spring) in New York to parents Michael and Mae Fischetti. He was preceded in death by...
Willie Joshua Young, Jr.
Dec 9, 2023
Mr. Willie Joshua Young, Jr, affectionately known as Top, was born on June 22,1939, a resident of Loxley, AL, was called home on December 9,2023. He was the son of the late Willie, Sr. and Sarah Young. He was a faithful member of Shrine of the Holy Cross Catholic Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his...
JoAnn Pearson Glasscock
Dec 9, 2023
JoAnn Glasscock, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at the age of 85. She was a member of 3 Circle Church and loved being an active member of the Fairhope Community for the past twenty years. Preceding her in death was her husband, Richard Glasscock and grandsons, Rob and Ryan Glasscock. She is survived by...
Alan Christopher Prine
Dec 7, 2023
Alan Christopher Prine, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the age of 43. He was a graduate of Springhill College and a U.S. Marine. He loved the water, fishing and disc golf. Alan will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, and a loyal friend. Alan is survived by his mother, Jeanette...
Joshua Cain Kleback
Dec 6, 2023
KLEBACK FOLEY, ALABAMA Joshua Cain Kleback, age 29, and a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on December 6, 2023. Joshua was a loving son, father, cousin, and uncle. He was a US Army Veteran and a level two blackbelt Taekwondo instructor. Preceding him in death are his grandfather, Ron Nardell, and grandparents, Kenneth and Susan Kleback. Joshua is survived...
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