Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Ronald "Ron" Eugene Padgett
Mar 13, 2025
Ronald (Ron) Eugene Padgett, age 82, a resident of Loxley, AL, passed away on March 13, 2025.
Ron served in the United States Army as a Paratrooper, he successfully completed the program of Instruction in Jumpmaster Techniques conducted by the Airborne-Air Mobility Department, United States Army Infantry School Fort Benning, Georgia. After his military service Ron became an electrician and joined...
Walter Glenn Kirkland
Mar 13, 2025
Born September 28, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, Walter Kirkland was the son of Alton Kirkland and Lucy Philips Kirkland. He is survived by wife Judy Culbreth, daughter Renie Delorme Kirkland, brother Philip Kirkland (Marianna), niece Caroline McAlpine (Eric) and nephew Andrew Kirkland. Walter died at 9:28, Thursday March 13, 2025, at his home in Fairhope.
A third generation Atlantan, Walter had...
Sivewright "Sive" Ollinger Carden
Mar 12, 2025
Sivewright Ollinger Carden (Sive), 89, of Point Clear, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2025, surrounded by her three sons. Sive was the daughter of the late H. Leo Ollinger and Margaurite (nee Potter) Ollinger.
Sive was born and raised in Mobile and was a graduate of Bishop Toolen High School, class of 1953; and graduated from...
Kathleen "Kate" Beatty
Mar 11, 2025
Kathleen Beatty, lovingly known as Kate or Kake or Aunt Kate the Great, died peacefully in Gulf Breeze, FL on March 11, 2025. Her death was the result of end stage dementia.
Kate was born on July 5, 1957 in Philadelphia as the second of five children. She was raised in Marlton, NJ in a neighborhood filled with family friends. She...
Peter John Madden
Mar 11, 2025
Peter John Madden, 66, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at his home in Fairhope, Ala. Born and raised in Minneapolis, Minn., the fifth of six children, Peter was a graduate of the University of Minnesota, where he earned two degrees, first in architecture and later in law.
Peter was a well-respected Mobile criminal defense attorney. He began his legal...
Mack Jordan Parker
Mar 9, 2025
Mack Jordan Parker, a native of Americus, Georgia, and a resident, for over 20 years of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 61.
Mack was motor sports enthusiast, an avid Nascar fan and loved motorcycles.
Preceding him were his parents, Clarence and Jacqueline Parker; and brother, Clarence Allen “Al” Parker, Jr.
He is survived by his son,...
Lillian Jean Rossi Martin
Mar 8, 2025
Lillian Jean Martin born May 21, 1931 passed March 8, 2025.
Lillian Jean Martin, age 93, a native of Michigan and a resident of Spanish Fort since 1974 passed away at home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester P. Martin(Chet) and her mother, Ginevra S. Rossi.
She is survived by her son, Chester P. Martin II (Chip), daughter in law,...
Elaine Hitchcock Reeves
Mar 8, 2025
Elaine Hitchcock Reeves, age 83, a resident of Stapleton, AL., passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Elaine was a loving wife, mother of 7 children, grandmother to 15 and great grandmother to 10. She was a nurse for over 35 years. Belover of hummingbirds and beautiful flowers (especially roses and Christmas cactus’s) and enjoying life.
Preceding her in death are her parents,...
Sue Neff Vosloh
Mar 7, 2025
Sue Neff Vosloh was born in Hugaton, KS on 7/19/1943. With her family by her side, Sue passed away Friday, March 7th, after a surgical procedure. She is preceded by her mother (Berniece Neff), her father (Nolen Neff), and her two brothers (Galen and Dean). She grew up in the Southwestern part of the US, eventually settling in Albuquerque, NM,...
Patricia "Patsy" M. Fulghum
Mar 7, 2025
Patricia M. Fulghum (Patsy) was born in Memphis, Tennessee on June 30, 1927, and passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025. Patsy was a resident of Tennessee for 84 years prior to her move to Foley, Alabama in 2011.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, C. C. (Mage) and Gertrude Mize, her brother Charles Mize, her husband of 34...
Kathleen Patricia McNally Smith
Mar 7, 2025
Kathleen Patricia McNally Smith, age 75, a resident of Robertsdale, AL, formerly of Neptune, NJ, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, after a long illness. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Kathleen was born in Jersey City, and was raised in Colonia, New Jersey. She dedicated her life to her family and her Church. She was an...
Joy Lanelle Linville Cassebaum
Mar 7, 2025
Joy Cassebaum, age 88, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Friday, March 7,2025.
Joy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was born in Amarillo TX, and a lifelong resident of Elberta, AL. Joy was a member of St Mark’s Lutheran Church of Elberta. She volunteered...
Frances "JoAn" Cockerham Lay
Mar 7, 2025
Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles;
They shall run, and not be weary; They shall walk, and not faint
ISAIAH 40:31
Frances “JoAn” Cockerham Lay, 83, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025.
JoAn was a founding member of Crossway Baptist Church and their outreach coordinator for 16 years....
Debra "Debbie" June Abernathy
Mar 6, 2025
Debra “Debbie” June Abernathy, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born in Illinois to Clifford and Garnett Taylor.
She was an avid gardener and cook, opening her home for everyone at Thanksgiving. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fairhope.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Kirk R....
Sunny W. Bradshaw
Mar 5, 2025
Sunny W. Bradshaw went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was 78 years old. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 4th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm in the Ballroom at Homestead Village, 924 Plantation Blvd., Fairhope, AL, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00pm with our Great Nephew,...
Katrina Lynn Reed
Mar 5, 2025
Katrina Lynn "Trina" Reed, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Miami, Florida, at the age of 37. Born on July 11, 1987, in Queens, New York, Trina brought warmth and joy to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She earned her high school diploma from Daphne High School in 2007,...
John Edward Bousson, Jr.
Mar 4, 2025
John Edward Bousson, Jr., fondly known as Jeb, passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 88 in Spanish Fort, Alabama. Born on March 3, 1937, in Mobile, Alabama, he lived a life filled with love, dedication, and a profound commitment to his family, faith, and country.
Jeb's professional journey spanned an impressive 45 years at the Mobile Infirmary...
Lenona Evelyn Craig
Mar 4, 2025
Lenona Evelyn Craig, a resident of Magnolia Springs, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the age of 95.
She was born in Selma, Alabama to Jefferson and Sally Pearl DeRamus. She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother, whom she loved and lived for.
She was a member of Sister Springs Baptist Church and was very active in preparing...
Garland (Bud) Braswell, Jr.
Mar 3, 2025
Garland (Bud) Braswell, Jr., passed away at home on March 3, 2025. He was born February 6, 1961, and graduated from the Arnold School in Mobile, AL.
He handled his parents’ rental property for over twenty years and was a huge help to them these last few years. Bud’s passions were cars and dogs. He loved to drive his clients to...
Sheila Jeanette Baehr
Mar 3, 2025
Sheila Harrison Baehr passed away at home on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born in Mobile, Alabama, to James “Ronnie” and Eunice Harrison.
With her husband Jimmy, they owned and operated a family business, Baehr’s Automotive, for over 40 years. Her customers were more like family to her and she cherished their friendships. She and...
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