Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Susan Ballard Van Landingham
Jul 17, 2025
Susan Ballard Van Landingham, born on January 6, 1956, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at the age of 69. She was the beloved wife of Paul and mother to Amanda and Emily. She was born in Peoria, IL, spent much of her life in Bartlett and Memphis, TN and was residing in Foley, AL.
She was preceded in death...
William McGinnes
Jul 16, 2025
William McGinnes (Papa Rocco)
Born on May 30, 1942, in Glasgow, Scotland, William McGinnes passed away on July 16, 2025, at the age of 83. He lived a life defined by perseverance, generosity, service, and a deep appreciation for culture and community. At the age of 12, William emigrated to the United States with his family, embarking on a journey that...
Kenneth Earl Teem
Jul 16, 2025
Kenneth Earl Teem, 88, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Kenneth was a lifelong member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time on the water with his friends gigging for flounder. He was an avid Alabama football fan.
Preceding him in death were his wife of 63 years, Babs Teem; and sister, Virginia Drinkard.
He is...
Colonel Hollis D. Messer
Jul 15, 2025
U.S. Army (Retired)
Colonel Hollis Darrell Messer, U.S. Army (Retired), a decorated officer, devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and patriot, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the age of 92 in his home surrounded by his family.
Born on December 28, 1932, in Verbena, Alabama, to Charles Judson Messer and Camilla Gardner Messer, Hollis was raised with a deep sense...
Nathan Whitlee McMullin
Jul 14, 2025
Nathan Whitlee McMullin, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at the age of 38.
Nathan was born on March 12, 1987, in Slidell, Louisiana, to Roy and Nedra McMullin. He grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, and attended Trinity Presbyterian School before going on to graduate from the University of Alabama. He later earned his MBA from...
John Miller Powell, Jr.
Jul 14, 2025
John Miller Powell, Jr., a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and devoted friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 14, 2025, at the young age at heart of 89.
John was born on 09/15/1935 in Montgomery, AL to John Miller Powell, Sr. and Mary Mitchell Powell.
John is survived by his loving wife, Peggy; his...
Morris "Lee" McKee
Jul 13, 2025
Lee McKee passed away on July 13, 2025, in Mobile after a short illness. Lee was born in Florence, Alabama to Morris Milo McKee and Victoria Mansell McKee on January 6, 1934. His family moved in 1941 about 20 miles south to Russellville, Alabama, where he grew up. He was active in the band, football team, and as a cheerleader...
Jack Daly Cummings
Jul 13, 2025
Jack Daly Cummings
Jack Daly Cummings, a native of Mobile and longtime resident of Montrose, Alabama, and Burnsville, North Carolina, died on July 13, 2025. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Marylin Brown Cummings, his second wife, Rosemary Naef Cummings, his parents, Marl Marcellus Cummings, Sr., and Anna Belle Courtright Cummings, and his brothers, Marl Joseph Cummings and...
David Michael Ward
Jul 13, 2025
David Michael "Mike" Ward passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 77.
Mike was a graduate of Fairhope High School and served in the Merchant Marines. His career was marked by his service at the Alabama State Docks, McDuffie Coal Terminal as a supervisor of coal handling, and at the family business, Oriental Imports. Mike loved his trips...
Martha Faye Estes Smith
Jul 13, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Martha Faye Estes Smith, a native of Brilliant, AL, and a longtime resident of Mobile, AL beloved spouse, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Martha passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 87,with family by her bedside.
She was the cherished soulmate of her spouse Kevin Assmann,...
Mary Slezak Goschinski
Jul 12, 2025
Mary Slezak Goschinski passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Born on November 29, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter and Mary Slezak, Mary lived a life defined by quiet strength, deep faith, and unconditional love. After marrying, she settled in Allen Park, Michigan, where she raised her family and remained until 2014. She then moved to...
Stephen Calvin Vogle
Jul 12, 2025
Stephen Calvin Vogle, 66, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, after a short and valiant fight against cancer.
Steve was born on November 2, 1958, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He loved growing up in the country in Saucier, MS, where he and his siblings shared childhood responsibilities caring for animals and growing fruits and vegetables, while also enjoying fishing in the...
Carol Hubbard Morrison
Jul 12, 2025
MORRISON
LILLIAN, ALABAMA
Carol Lynn Hubbard Morrison, age 78 a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Morrison, Jr.
She is survived by her daughters; Melinda Morrison Riffe (Noel), and Monica Morrison Jones of Lillian, AL; grandchildren, John Bentley Jones, Karah Lynn George (Jason), Kallie Melinda Lindsey...
Barbara Braswell Baggett
Jul 11, 2025
Barbara Braswell Baggett, 94, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025.
Barbara graduated from St. Vincent Academy in Shreveport, LA and attended South Western Institute, today known as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She was a woman of many passions—an avid traveler, a graceful horseback rider, and someone who never passed up a good game of...
Sandra "Sandi" Gail Williamson
Jul 11, 2025
Sandra “Sandi” Gail Williamson, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 11, 2025.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fairhope and served there for over 40 years in Child Care and Housekeeping.
Sandi cherished her dog, Molly and would take her to Mr. Gene Beans for ice cream. She loved...
Martha Elloie Seale
Jul 10, 2025
Martha Elloie Seale, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at the age of 79.
Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Theodore and Mary Hubbuch, Martha was a proud graduate of Coffee High School in Florence, Alabama. She earned her degree from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, where she was a member of...
Charles Arthur Hershiser
Jul 8, 2025
Charles Arthur “Chuck” Hershiser, Jr., 77, a resident of Foley, Alabama, gently passed away at his home surrounded by much loved family on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Born in Tuscaloosa, AL April 26, 1948, Chuck grew up in North Carolina and the Middle Tennessee areas. It was at Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN where Chuck met...
Jerome "Rusty" Benjamin Kilgore
Jul 8, 2025
Jerome Benjamin "Rusty" Kilgore was born on October 19, 1927 at a fishing camp near Anniston, Alabama. Rusty died at home on July, 8, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Gertrude Kilgore, his spouse, Frances Hermecz Kilgore, his siblings, William, Gertrude & Kenneth Kilgore, his stepson, David Hermecz and his oldest grandchild, Bridget Hermecz.
He is...
Spencer Nolan Harris
Jul 8, 2025
Spencer Nolan Harris
June 26, 1975 – July 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Spencer Nolan Harris, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Spencer passed away on July 8, 2025, at the age of 50. He was the cherished soulmate of his wife, Linda Harris, with whom he shared 30 years of love and...
Jerrie Inez Doggett
Jul 8, 2025
Jerrie Inez Doggett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and steadfast friend, entered her eternal rest peacefully of natural causes on July 8, 2025, surrounded by her family in Robertsdale, Alabama. Born on December 10, 1937, in Laurel, Mississippi, Jerrie’s long and full life was defined by her deep love for family, enduring faith in Christ, and her quiet dignity.
Jerrie married...
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