Obituaries

Aug 6, 2023

James Wallace Sloan, a native of Wahalla, SC and a resident of Foley, AL passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at the age of 86. After serving in the US Navy from 1956-1962 on the USS Randolph, James worked for Stevens Aviation for 31 years before his retirement. James was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years,...

Aug 5, 2023

Dennis Wayne Tidwell, age 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, & loyal friend, passed away suddenly at Quail Creek Golf Course in Fairhope, Alabama on Saturday, August 5, 2023. In true Dennis Tidwell form & the love of the game, he went out after parring the 17th hole. Dennis moved to Foley in 1996, was born in Cleveland, Ohio & grew...

Aug 5, 2023

Curtis Martin Nelson, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was an avid motorcyclist and short-wave radio operator. He loved to help others operate and setup equipment for short-wave radios. Curtis was preceded in death by his father, Charles Nelson and Stepfather, Robert Weidhas. He is survived by his mother, Delores Weidhas of Elberta,...

Aug 5, 2023

FULTON SPANISH FORT, AL Walter Robert Fulton, age 85, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023. Walter was a member of the Spanish Fort United Methodist Church, a graduate of Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA in 1960, and a graduate of Gulfport High School, Gulfport, MS in 1956. He was a retired U.S. Army...

Aug 4, 2023

Naomi C. Isbell, 93, formerly from Milan, Tennessee, passed away on August 4, 2023 peacefully, surrounded by her family. Naomi was born on April 6, 1930 in her family home on a country road in Gibson County, TN to her mother Ruby Parker Comer and father Melvin Comer. Naomi met her husband Wilford Lee Isbell at the young age of...

Aug 3, 2023

Susan Harris Borth, a native of Huntsville, AL and a resident of Fairhope, AL passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at the age of 70. Susan was an office manager and retired from Bayside Orthopedic. Susan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Daniel R. Borth, Sr., son, Daniel R. Borth Jr. and father, Samuel D. Harris and...

Aug 2, 2023

Aug 2, 2023

Edgar “Lee” Brown, a resident of Summerdale, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at the age of 65. Lee was member of The Dwelling Place Church in Fairhope, and he dearly loved the Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Brown. Lee is survived by his daughter, Heather Brown; stepdaughter, Tonya Delisle; granddaughter, Lilly Irene Brown, all...

Aug 1, 2023

Reese M. Ross, Jr., age 94, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Mr. Ross was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carolyn Ross and grandson Robert Nabors.

He is survived by his daughter Sandee (Bil) Nabors; five grandchildren, Michelle (Jason), Rion, Morgyn, Ross, and Melanie; two great grandchildren, Addison and Maxx; many other loving...

Aug 1, 2023

Claresse Marie Rogers Hobaugh, age 80, a native of Illinois and a resident of Foley, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Mrs. Hobaugh was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Hobaugh, Sr.; son, Richard Hobaugh, Jr.; grandson, Richard Everett; sister, Judy Stevens; and brother, Gerry Rogers. She is survived by her children, Erica Woodard (Ken), Melinda Maxwell (Gary Schmitt),...

Jul 31, 2023

Robert Henry Lokey, Jr., age 69, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023, after a brief illness. Born in Birmingham and raised in Anniston, Bob graduated high school from Anniston Academy. He then attended Duke University his freshman year, coming home to finish his college career at his beloved University of Alabama. Always passionate about...

Jul 30, 2023

Jul 30, 2023

Barbara Krouse (Hrynio), age 74, died peacefully at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital on July 30, after a short battle with cancer. Barbara was born in Utica, New York, to Steven Hrynio and Mary Buschor. She graduated from Frankfort High School in 1967 and married Richard Krouse in 1968. When Barbara moved to Lillian, Al, in 2005, she worked at United...

Jul 29, 2023

Gene Autry Buckelew, age 85, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. He loved God and loved to travel and was an avid Alabama fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Buckelew and Evelyn Buckelew Posey; step-father, James Posey; brother, Jerry Buckelew. He is survived by his wife, Anita Buckelew, Spanish Fort, AL;...

Jul 28, 2023

Darwin “Boo Boo” E. Higginbotham, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at the age of 61. He managed the King Cole Club along side of his mother, Big Mama. He is survived by his son, Chris Higginbotham of Fairhope; brothers, Dean Higginbotham of Point Clear and Larry (Vickie) Wilkinson of Daphne; and other relatives...

Jul 27, 2023

Mr. Luther Eugene Allen, age 93, of Foley, Alabama, passed away on July 27, 2023. Luther was a longstanding member of Berean Baptist Church of Elberta, Alabama, and United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his son, Nancy Jane Allen; his second wife, Beulah Lee Allen; and brothers, Thomas Allen and...

Jul 26, 2023

Jul 23, 2023

On July 23, 2023, Keeton River Glaze was called home to be with the Lord. Keeton was an amazing young man who smiled from the moment he was born. He was a light and inspiration to everyone he loved. He enjoyed the river, time with his friends, fishing, and sports. He loved riding his four-wheeler because it made him feel...

Jul 22, 2023

Juanita Gregorius, 78, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023. She was a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama. Juanita loved her animals and was an avid quilter. She served in the church choir at Christ the King Church and served as a Cub Scout den leader in the Mobile Region in the 70’s. She worked as a registered nurse in...

Jul 22, 2023

Sylvia McSwain Foster of Fairhope, AL passed away at the age of 85 on Saturday, July 22, 2023, surrounded by her daughters. Sylvia was a native of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and graduated from Choctawhatchee High School. Sylvia and her family lived in Jackson, MS, for over 40 years, Kosciusko, MS for several years, finally settling back in Crestview, FL,...