Obituaries

Sep 6, 2023

Jane Randall Leonard, age 77, passed away on September 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, George William and Jane McGarry Randall, and her sister, Kathryn Anne Randall. She is survived by her siblings, Robert Randall (Pat) and Margaret Rosenberg (Ken), also numerous nieces and nephews. Jane was born in New York City and moved to Mobile,...

Sep 6, 2023

Dr. Ernest E. Roberts, Jr., a native of Miami, FL, and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away at his home Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He graduated from Miami High School and went on to Lawrenceville Preparatory School in New Jersey. He then attended and graduated Princeton University in 1951 and received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, from the University...

Sep 5, 2023

In loving memory of Linda Jean Baber. April 24, 1943- September 5, 2023 A daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and pillar of her community. A woman who gave over 30 years of service to bringing new life into this world. She assisted countless mothers in the growth of their families, providing unmatched care in and out of the operating room....

Sep 5, 2023

MEADS-LEAHY DAPHNE, ALABAMA Susan Meads-Leahy, age 57, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Susan was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enriched the lives of all who knew her. She will be missed everyday. She is survived by her mother, Sherley B. Meads; husband, Mike Leahy; children, Jessica (William) Kudulis; Daniel (Brittany)...

Sep 5, 2023

Sep 4, 2023

Manfred “Fred” William Klein Obituary Manfred “Fred” William Klein, 85, resident of Orange Beach, AL, joined the love of his life, Diane Klein, on September 4, 2023. It is a reunion nearly 12 years in the making, as Fred had some HOA business to finish, and Diane likely needed the break after nearly 50 years of marriage to Fred. Fred...

Sep 4, 2023

Helen Porter Law, age 72, of Harker Heights, Texas, died at a hospital in Round Rock, Texas on Monday, September 4, 2023. Helen was born in Fairhope, AL, she was the daughter of the late Fritz A. Porter, Sr., and Helen Weeks Porter. Helen is survived by her devoted husband, of 51 years of marriage, Harold C. Law; her beloved...

Sep 4, 2023

Peggy Barrow Estrada, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, at the age of 80. She worked for Irby & Heard, P.C. Attorneys at Law, for 26 years and was a member of the Home Builders Association. She loved spending time with her family and loved to travel. Peggy is survived by her daughters, Dawn Angel...

Sep 1, 2023

Edwin Arnold Kirby, a resident of Daphne, AL, passed away September 1, 2023, at the age of 81. Ed was the owner/operator of Kirby Electric company for over 30 years. He served as Code Enforcement Officer for 11 years for the City of Daphne, where he retired. Ed loved to travel in his RV and was a barbecue judge all...

Sep 1, 2023

Anne Barbre Trippe was born August 13, 1928, and died September 1, 2023. She was born in Vienna, GA, the daughter of Birdie Wright Barbre and James Cromer Barbre. She spent her formative years in Albany, GA, graduating from Albany High School with honors and attending Valdosta State College for Women. She was preceded in death by her parents, three...

Aug 31, 2023

Shirley Ann Gore, age 88, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on August 31, 2023. Shirley was part of a big Italian family with eleven brothers and sisters. Her parents immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island and became proud US citizens. Shirley was born in Ohio and lived in Huntsville, Alabama, for...

Aug 31, 2023

Allen Cynthia Stanley (May 9, 1986 - August 31, 2023) was born in Mobile, Alabama on May 9, 1986, to Heidi Hovell Stanley and Michael Ernest Stanley. She is survived by her mother, Heidi Hovell Stanley, and father, Michael Ernest Stanley, brothers Michael Ernest Stanley II and James Lee Xochihua-Stanley (Gabriela Xochihua-Stanley). She is further survived by her grandmother Barbara...

Aug 28, 2023

Colonel (RET) Henry Barnard “Barney” Gass, age 83, fought his final battle and passed peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023 at his home in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Born and raised in Florence, Alabama, Barney was a graduate of Coffee High School. He graduated in 1962 from the University of Alabama, as a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and the...

Aug 27, 2023

Sandra Lee Turberville, Age 77, a lifelong resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at her residence. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles Franklin and Genevieve Blackmon Pollard. She is survived by Phillip “Shorty” Turberville, husband of 53 years, of Spanish Fort, AL; son, Charles Franklin Turberville (Carol) of Spanish Fort, AL;...

Aug 23, 2023

Evelyn Rena Schoetzow, age 80, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away, Wednesday, August 23,2023. Rena grew up on Fort Morgan and Plash Island and was a longtime resident of Elberta, Alabama. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary Post 99 where she was awarded “Member of the Year” in 2022, a member of the South Baldwin Trail Riders...

Aug 23, 2023

Carolyn Buchanan, age 66, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, and a lifelong resident of Baldwin County, passed away August 23, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene King and Myrtice King and brothers, Mike and Mark King. Carolyn is survived by her husband, David Buchanan of Gulf Shores, Alabama; son, Brent Buchanan of Gulf Shores; grandchildren,...

Aug 22, 2023

Gertrude Cresap Malbis passed away at the age of 90 on August 22, 2023. She was born in Fort Madison, Iowa to Edward and Mary Cresap, but spent her early years in the cities of Jackson and Athens, Alabama. Gertrude lived most of her life in Malbis, Alabama and for the last few years lived near her daughter in Neptune...

Aug 22, 2023

Paul Maurice Hayward, age 67, and a resident of Robertsdale, Alabama, died peacefully at home in the presence of his family on August 22, 2023. Paul was a route salesman for 40 years with Tom’s, Country Time, and Brim’s. He was a self-educated builder, electrician, plumber, and gardener. Paul was born in Swindon, England, and leaves behind a wife of...

Aug 21, 2023

Patricia Barrow Weatherford Patricia ‘Patti’ Barrow Weatherford, age 69, passed away peacefully at home in Spanish Fort, Alabama on Monday, August 21, 2023. Patti was born on November 28, 1953 in Pensacola, Florida. She grew up in Crestview, Florida with her siblings on their family farm, Dogwood Acres. She attended Crestview High School and was Valedictorian of her 1971 graduating...

Aug 21, 2023

Marion Clarice (Blackmon) Cobb of Milton, FL , and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on August 21, 2023 at the age of 82. She was loved by many family and friends and will greatly missed. Clarice was born in Pensacola, FL on January 8, 1941, graduated from Tate High, and was a previous resident of Laurel, MS, Olympia,...