Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Leonard Jackson "Jack" Keeling, III
Aug 21, 2026
Leonard Jackson “Jack” Keeling, III, age 77, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday, August 21, 2026. Born in Harrison, Arkansas, on July 24, 1949, Jack was the son of L.J. Keeling, Jr and Arlene Keeling. He spent most of his childhood in Union City, Tennessee.
Jack attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he was a proud member of...
Benjamin Ragon Cross
Aug 20, 2026
Benjamin Ragon Cross, lovingly known as Ragon to his family and friends and Ben to many of his coworkers, passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 77.
Born and raised in Greenville, Alabama, Ragon was the son of Cecil Bankston Cross and Fanny Maude Taylor Cross. He later made his home in Satsuma, Alabama, before settling in Gulf...
Deborah Elizabeth Taylor
Aug 19, 2026
Deborah Elizabeth Taylor
August 31, 1963 – August 19, 2026
Deborah Elizabeth Taylor, 62, of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on August 19, 2026, just days shy of her 63rd birthday.
Deborah was born on August 31, 1963, in Corning, Arkansas, to Wayland Taylor and Jeri Taylor. About nine years ago, she made her way to the Alabama Gulf Coast, where she quickly...
Lenelle Ann Malbrough Campbell
Aug 19, 2026
Lenelle Ann Malbrough Campbell, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Fairhope, Alabama, on August 19, 2026, just shy of her 89th birthday. Born on August 26, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was raised in Houma, Louisiana.
Lenelle was the cherished daughter of Howard Paul Malbrough and Laura LeCompte Malbrough, both of whom preceded her...
John Alston Dorgan, Jr.
Aug 17, 2026
John Alston Dorgan Jr., 86, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026.
John was born on September 27, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama, to John Alston Dorgan Sr. and Mary Theresa Ennis Dorgan. He was the eldest of ten children and was raised in Mobile alongside his siblings Robert, Billy, Anne, Tim, Pat, Dee Dee, Mary, Peggy, and Beth....
Providence Marie Upchurch
Aug 16, 2026
Providence Marie UpchurchOctober 11, 1933 – August 16, 2026
Providence Marie Upchurch passed away after a prolonged illness on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Fairhope Alabama, holding the hand of her husband of 70 years, Richard.
Providence was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 11, 1933. Daughter of Philip Mercurio and Mary Pusateri, Providence was born into a loving and boisterous Italian...
Stephen McLane Merrick
Aug 16, 2026
Stephen McLane Merrick, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 84.
Stephen was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Louise Balsinger and Hubert Merrick, and built a remarkable life defined by family, dedication, and an extraordinary work ethic. An attorney for more than sixty years, Stephen also spent more than four decades as a corporate executive,...
Gary Charles Bailey
Aug 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gary Charles Bailey
Gary Charles Bailey was born on May 31, 1962, to Herbert and Dorothy Bailey in Lineville, Alabama. He married his high school sweetheart, Pam Smith, in 1982. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised two daughters, Samantha and Amanda.
Gary was an avid sports fan, particularly of SEC football and NASCAR. He enjoyed playing...
Carolyn Faye McClusky
Aug 15, 2026
Carolyn Neal McClusky, a native of Montevallo and longtime resident of Baldwin County, died August 15, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Ivy Neal, and her husband of 38 years, John R. "Bob" McClusky.
She is survived by a sister, Jo Ann Manning; sisters-in-law Bettye Jo McClusky, Audrey Peed, Patricia McClusky and Holly Hancock; and many...
George H. Bragg, Jr.
Aug 14, 2026
George H. Bragg, Jr.February 26, 1943 – August 14, 2026
George H. Bragg, Jr., of Orange Beach, Alabama, passed away on August 14, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida, surrounded by his family.
George was born on February 26, 1943, in Greenville, Mississippi, to George H. Bragg, Sr. and Eugenia Halpin Bragg. He spent much of his life in Vicksburg, Mississippi, where he graduated...
Sandra Adams Bailey
Aug 13, 2026
Sandra Estelle Adams Bailey, 85, was born in Amarillo, Texas, on February 2, 1941, to Edna Ione Bassett and France Marion Adams, Jr. She passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, in Hoover, Alabama.
Sandra was a devoted mother, grandmother, friend, and woman of faith. She loved the Lord and was an active part of her church community, where she enjoyed...
Samuel Walker Ledbetter, III
Aug 10, 2026
In Loving Memory
Samuel Walker Ledbetter III
January 18, 1972- August 10, 2026
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23
Samuel Walker Ledbetter III, age 54, passed away on August 10, 2026. Born on January 18, 1972, Sam lived a life marked by dedication, service, and devotion to those he loved. A third-generation soldier, he proudly served for 30 years in the...
Lorrie Whitney Cadwell, Jr.
Aug 10, 2026
Lorrie Whitney Cadwell, Jr. was born on November 18, 1945, in Mobile, Alabama, and peacefully departed this world on August 10, 2026. The loss of Whitney is deeply felt by those who knew and loved him, as he leaves behind a legacy defined by dedication, integrity, and boundless love for his family, friends, and community.
A proud alumnus of Fairhope High...
Shirley English Haley
Aug 9, 2026
Shirley English Haley passed away on August 9th, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories shared with family and friends who will miss her sharp wit, spirited banter, and genuine interest in the lives of those she loved.
Born in 1945 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Col. Donald Lee English and Edith Johnson English, Shirley spent much of her childhood on...
John Edward Nelson
Aug 8, 2026
John Edward Nelson, 85, a native of Mobile, AL, and a long-time resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on August 8th, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, James E. Nelson and Imogene Butler Nelson, and his brother, Bobby L. Nelson. John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Ann Evans Nelson, son Jonathan Fabbretta Nelson...
Sara Duren
Aug 7, 2026
Sara Rebecca Duren
Sara Duren, age 79, a resident of Foley, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026.
Sara was a loving wife, mother, & friend to many. She loved to cook, spend time with friends & family, serve at church & worship at her church. She was a member for the last 3 years of Canal Road Baptist Church in Orange Beach...
Jerry M. Allen
Aug 7, 2026
Jerry passed away at his home in Daphne, AL, on August 7, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born in McComb, MS.
Jerry was a decorated military veteran. He was preceded in death by his father, Dan Allen of McComb, MS, and his mother, Bobbi (Crawford) Allen of McComb, MS.
He is survived by his wife, Marguerite Allen of Daphne,...
Patricia A. Nagy
Aug 7, 2026
Patricia Ann Nagy (Matesia), (1943-2026)
Wife, Mom, Grammy, Friend
On Friday, August 7, 2026, Pat passed away peacefully and quietly with her two sons at her bedside. Pat will reunite with her departed husband and best friend of 62 years, RussNagy.
Pat was born on December 10, 1943, to Pete and Grace Matesia of Heidelberg, Pennsylvania.
Pat married Russ on Valentine’s Day in 1963....
Dawn Johnson Caldwell
Aug 6, 2026
Dawn Caldwell, 64, of Lillian, Alabama, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026.
Dawn had a gift for connecting with people. She could talk to anyone and had a way of making everyone feel instantly comfortable, no matter the situation. She was business-savvy and a wonderful boss who genuinely cared about her employees, always looking out for them and fighting hard...
John Patrick Johnson
Aug 5, 2026
John P. “Johnny” Johnson died peacefully on August 5, 2026, surrounded by people who loved him. His daughter, Janet(Angel) Curtin, perhaps said it best: “My Dad walked me into this world in 1966, and I had the privilege of walking him out in 2026.”
Johnny was preceded in death by his parents, James and Janet Johnson, and his brother, Jimmy Johnson,...
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