Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Roy Durante Johns
May 15, 2025
Roy Durante Johns, a man of unwavering faith and deep devotion to family, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at the age of 76.
Born on June 7, 1948, in Salem, Alabama, Roy was raised with strong work ethics that guided him throughout his life. He graduated from Baker High School and Troy State University before beginning a distinguished and...
Ruby Colleen Moore
May 14, 2025
Ruby Colleen Henderson Moore, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the age of 87.
She was born on April 28, 1938, to the late James and Iola Henderson.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Emmett E. Moore, Sr., sons, Emmett Earl Moore, Jr. and John Mark Moore.
Ruby is survived by her sons, Charles Moore...
James Wade Lee
May 14, 2025
James Wade Lee, 83 years, of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away at his home on 14 May, 2025 after a battle with cancer.
Born January 21, 1942 in McKenzie, Alabama to the late Clarence H. Lee and Lonie V. Lee (Lunsford). Wade was a 1960 Graduate of Citronelle High School in Alabama, graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business Education from...
Marjorie Ann (Akre) Tisch
May 13, 2025
Marjorie Ann Tisch (Akre) February 15, 1933 - May 13, 2025
Marjorie Ann (Akre) Tisch (age 92) of Gulf Shores, Alabama, entered the presence of the Lord on May 13, 2025, at the home of her son, Mark, surrounded by her family.
Marge was born on February 15, 1933, to Arthur and Margaret (Robbins) Akre in Veblen, South Dakota. She was baptized and...
Vera "Peggy" Sims Dannelly
May 13, 2025
Vera, known to most as Peggy, but to her family she was simply "Moma." Peggy passed away surrounded by love of her family at the age of 91 while at her home after an illness. She was quick to smile, even quicker to laugh, and lived her life with fierce devotion to those around her as well as her Christian...
Claude Willis Arnold, Jr.
May 11, 2025
Claude Willis Arnold Junior was more than a brother, a father, and a Navy Captain—he was a light in the lives of everyone who knew him. Born on September 25, 1969, Willis entered this world with a spirit that was impossible to contain. He lived with purpose and passion, always grounded in the close-knit community of Fairhope, Alabama—a town he...
Stephen Edward Sholtis
May 9, 2025
Stephen Edward Sholtis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was born on May 30, 1949, in Laurel, Mississippi. He passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, in Gulf Shores, Alabama, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and generosity that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him.
Steve was a man of humility and warmth, often...
Libby Jean Chavous
May 8, 2025
Libby Jean Chavous, 68, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was an avid Auburn fan; loved outdoors, including hunting. Libby was a loving mother and “LaLa”, as known to her grandchildren; and will be deeply missed by all of her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her...
Susan Strauch LaPorte
May 6, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Susan Eileen Strauch LaPorte, 75, announce her passing on May 6, 2025, in her home in Foley, Alabama after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer. Susan was born on November 8,1949, in Peoria, Illinois and was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Washburn, Illinois. Susan was...
Peggy Jeannette McAnnally
May 6, 2025
Peggy Jeannette McAnnally, a longtime resident of Fairhope, residing in Foley, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at the age of 82.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger McAnnally.
Peggy is survived by her daughter, Stephanie D. Wheeler (Chris) of Robertsdale; son, Joshua D. McAnnally (Kristin) of Fairhope; granddaughters, Ashley Nicole Wheeler and Elizabeth Mary Astryd McAnnally; grandson,...
James Russell "Jim" Thomas
May 5, 2025
James Russell Thomas, 84 years, of Foley, Alabama, was drawn into the arms of his Lord at his home on Monday, May 5, 2025 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Born October 21, 1940 in Manistique, Michigan to the late Russell Klon and Loretta Rose (LaMourie). James was a 1959 Graduate of Manistique High School and enlisted in the United States...
Dick Sims Smith
May 4, 2025
Dick Sims Smith, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 91.
He was born in Malden, MO to the late Earl and Mabel Smith.
Dick was a United States Navy veteran. He taught school at Francis Howell High School in St. Charles, MO for 30 plus years.
He was preceded in death by his brother,...
Randall Neal Carmichael
May 1, 2025
Randall Neal Carmichael, II, aged 42, a native of Brewton, AL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at his residence.
Neal was a graduate of Auburn University, his hobbies including being outdoors and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Randall and Teresa Carmichael.
Survivors include his grandmother, Carol Carmichael of Fairhope and many...
Kimberly J. Richardson
May 1, 2025
On May 1, 2025, Kimberly Richardson lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was a fighter and never gave up. Kim was born in Yakima, WA on August 15, 1977.
Kim is survived by her husband, David and his daughters, Morgan (Brandon), Krisley and Emily; mother, Wanda LaCoste; dad and stepmother, Lee and Marlene Young; as well as her seven brothers,...
Gail Golson Phillips
May 1, 2025
Gail Golson Phillips, 90, lost her battle with cancer and went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2025. Born on October 13, 1934, Gail attended the University of Alabama and Huntington College. She was raised in Fort Deposit, Alabama, where she married and later lost her first husband Jack P. Golson to an automobile accident in 1970. She...
Leslie Gaile Turnbull
May 1, 2025
Leslie G. Turnbull 1953-2025 Leslie Gaile Turnbull, age 71, a longtime resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama died Thursday, May 1, 2025, with her family by her bedside. Ms. Turnbull was an honors graduate of the University of South Alabama earning a B.S. degree in Biology/Chemistry and a Master of Business Administration degree. She worked as a professional medical laboratory technologist...
Rucker Taliaferro Taylor, III
Apr 29, 2025
Rucker Taliaferro Taylor III, 76, of Montrose, AL., passed away April 29, 2025.
Rucker was born and raised in Richland, Ga. After graduating from Auburn University, he moved to Birmingham, Ala., where he met wife, Ginger. The couple later moved to Baldwin County, Ala., where they made their home for four decades and he worked as a CPA.
His greatest joy was...
Lewis George "L.G." Herrington
Apr 29, 2025
Lewis George “L.G.” Herrington 98 of Moselle, MS. died on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Fairhope AL.
Lewis was born on March 22, 1927, the second of 5 children born to Roy and Verdie Herrington.
Raised during the Great Depression he started his young life picking cotton alongside his older sister in the cotton fields of Mississippi. Lewis was a great storyteller...
Ivy Lorraine Falk
Apr 28, 2025
Ivy Lorraine Falk, age 74, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger C. Falk
She is survived by her sister, Beth Pratt of Elberta, AL., and brother, John (Brenda) Govan of Foley, AL., Along with her loving nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at Wolfe Bayview...
Antonya "Toni" Hatch King
Apr 27, 2025
After a life well lived Antonya Hatch King (Toni) passed away on April 27, 2025, theage of 85. At the time of her death Toni resided in Silverhill, AL with her daughter and son-in-law.She was born November 16, 1939, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada.
Toni had a passion for caring for others. While raising her family, she served thecommunity as...
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