Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Toni Lynn McPherson
Jun 5, 2026
Toni Lynn Burkett McPherson of Satsuma, Alabama, passed away on June 5, 2026. Born in Elkhart, Indiana, Toni was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Known for her kind heart and welcoming spirit, Toni never met a stranger. She had a special way of making everyone feel like family and always looked for the good in others....
Edward J. Mihal
Jun 4, 2026
In loving memory of Edward Mihal who passed away on June the 4th of 2026 at the age of 83 years of life.
Edward was born on February 1st of 1943 in Jersey City,New Jersey to Joseph and Anna Mihal.
Edward is survived by his loving wife Nancy Stabler Mihal, his sister Bernadette Moody and brother-in-law John Moody, his children Raymond Mihal...
Rita Kelly Nelson
Jun 4, 2026
Rita Kelly Nelson was born on August 5, 1931 in Mobile, Alabama, and peacefully departed this life on June 4, 2026, at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, Alabama. She was a beloved figure in her Westminster Village community, remembered for her grace, humor, and commitment to her family.
Rita was a proud alumna of Bishop Toolen High School and Auburn University. After...
Sean Russell Walker
Jun 3, 2026
Sean Russell Walker, a devoted husband of 29 years, father, father-in-law, grandfather, son, friend, brother, proud veteran of the United States Army, and respected realtor, entered into eternal rest on June 3, 2026.
Sean’s faith was not only something he professed, but something he lived. For ten years, he faithfully served as a CCD teacher at Christ the King Catholic Church,...
Susan Anne Dombart
Jun 3, 2026
Susan Anne (“Sue”) Dombart, 73, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, in Fairhope, Alabama, surrounded by her family.
Born on October 22, 1952, in Mobile, Alabama, she grew up in Loxley, AL and was known for her deep Catholic faith, love of reading, animals, and caring for others. She earned a nursing degree from the Mastin School of Nursing in...
Barbara Jean Childress
Jun 3, 2026
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Barbara Jean Childress, born on September 15th, 1942, in Barnwell Alabama, died peacefully at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family. We are saddened but find peace in knowing that she has claimed the glorious place in heaven God prepared for her.
Barbara and Gordon Childress married on June 7th, 1974, Barbara with three children and...
Thomas "Tommy" Robert Stuedeman
Jun 2, 2026
Thomas R. "Tommy" Stuedeman April 17, 1942- June 2, 2026
Thomas "Tommy" Stuedeman, born April 17, 1942, in Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 84.
Tommy graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and began his career with Tractor & Equipment Company in 1964. He dedicated 34 years of service to the company before...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Hunter Coleman
Jun 1, 2026
Elizabeth “Betsy” Hunter Coleman passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, surrounded by loved ones during the final days of her life.
Born in Mobile, Alabama, on August 27, 1945, she later made her home in Fairhope, a town she deeply loved and helped shape through her eye for beauty, design, and transformation. She was known for her talent in real...
Jane Frances Sauer
May 31, 2026
Jane Frances (Brady) Sauer arrived on June 24, 1949, in Washington, D.C. to Roger and Phyllis Brady, Jane spent most of her childhood in Falls Church, Virginia, with one notable interruption when the family moved to Saipan in the Mariana Islands. While many people spend their lives dreaming of island living, Jane actually got to do it. She carried stories...
Patricia Randa Earle
May 30, 2026
Patricia R. Earle, known affectionately as Pat, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, after a long and full life. She was 86 years old.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, on May 16, 1940, Pat eventually moved to Birmingham, Alabama, as a young girl, following her father’s (William – Thelma) career in radio station sales. She grew up in the Birmingham area...
Ricky Vail
May 27, 2026
Ricky Vail, age 64, of Bon Secour, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 27, 2026. Born in Foley, Ricky was known for his larger-than-life personality, kind heart, and the joy he brought to everyone around him.
Ricky never met a stranger. He was the kind of person who could make anyone laugh, always carried a smile, and would do...
Virginia Mae Shomber
May 27, 2026
Virginia Mae Shomber, age 90, of Gulf Shores, passed away on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Virginia was born on December 17, 1935, to Joseph and Mae Bonham in Jonesville, Virginia. After Virginia graduated from Union City High School, located in Union City, Indiana in 1952, she worked as a data processor for a local corporation.
In 1950, Virginia...
Lawrence Glen Stokes
May 26, 2026
Lawrence Glen Stokes, affectionately known as "Big L," or "B-Daddy," died unexpectedly at home in Foley on Tuesday, May 26. He was 67 years old. He leaves behind a legacy as loud, joyful, and as full of life as he was.
Born on August 4, 1958, in Troy, AL, Lawrence was a man who truly never met a stranger. He was...
Jacqueline Lanier
May 26, 2026
Jacqueline M. Lanier, 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Jacqueline was born on September 21, 1937, in Elba, Alabama, to Wilson and Kate Meek. She graduated from Elba High School in 1955 and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Troy University.
Jacqueline devoted more than 33 years to teaching elementary school, spending the majority...
Carrie Burch Kirkland
May 25, 2026
Carrie Nell Burch Kirkland age 101 years old of Gulf Shores Alabama passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026. She was born on April 8, 1925 in Brewton Alabama to Carrie Pierce Burch and Thomas Moore Burch.
Carrie was a devoted homemaker with a generous heart, who found joy in caring for those around her. She was an enthusiastic lover of...
Marcline Ard Underwood
May 22, 2026
Marcline Ard Underwood, a cherished member of the Foley, Alabama community, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026 at the age of 92. Born on July 23, 1933, in Foley, she lived a life marked by deep faith and unwavering patience, touching the hearts of all who knew her.
Marcline was a devout Christian whose calm presence and compassion were sources...
Retta Sue Harrison
May 20, 2026
Retta Sue Harrison, age 86, a native of Harlan KY and a resident of Santa Rosa Drive passed away on the 20th of May 2026. My wife of 52 years, Retta “Susie” Harrison, went on to meet her Maker and join her children.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Fields, Raymond, as infant, and a son Delmar Baldwin....
Lois Geneva Ledford
May 20, 2026
Lois Geneva Ledford, 91, resident of Anniston, AL, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 10:00 am at the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope, AL.
The family will receive friends at the Fairhope Chapel one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Alabama State Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery...
Ellen Parker Sterrie
May 18, 2026
Ellen Sterrie passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, just short of her 102nd birthday. She lived a long life rooted in family, tradition, and the place she loved most — the quiet stretch of Soldiers Creek in Alabama that she called home for nearly all her life. Her home sat only about a mile from where she grew up,...
Ronald W. Miller
May 18, 2026
Ronald William Miller, age 87, and a resident of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on May 18, 2026.
Ron was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed sports, especially the Ohio State Buckeyes, and home remodeling projects.
Preceding him in death are his wife of 66 years, Bette Ann, his parents Elmer and Marie Miller, sister Dolly Kacprowski, and his granddaughter,...
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