Obituaries

Sep 15, 2023

Ray Brown Hartwell, 94, a resident of Westminster Village, Spanish Fort, AL, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023. Formerly, he was a resident of Fairhope, AL for 33 years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Marian Ann Hartwell. Together they had three sons, the late Ray “Pug” Douglas Hartwell (Ann) of Daphne, AL,...

Sep 13, 2023

Mrs. Annette Phillips Tubbs, 82, stepped into her eternal home with Jesus on September 13, 2023 at her home in Foley, AL surrounded by family. She loved Jesus and loved listening to the gospel music to worship Him. Annette was born on November 11, 1940 to John Edward Phillips, Sr. and Sarah Ruth Wallace in Mulga, (Jefferson County) AL. She...

Sep 12, 2023

Nicole Williams Sledge was born March 05, 1974, in Mobile, AL. She completed her earthly journey on September 12, 2023, in Fairhope, AL. Nicole was a native of Fairhope, AL where she was very well known and loved. Nicole was a woman who symbolized strength, great virtue, and dignity. She was an outstanding wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and most importantly,...

Sep 11, 2023

Robert A. Legere, Sr., 93, of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Caroline Soucier Legere, also of Foley; their children, Robert Legere, Jr., James Legere, Steven Legere, Tina Savage, and Julie Fowler; 11 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, and 15 great-great grandchildren. Robert proudly served as a...

Sep 9, 2023

Billy Damon Mahan, age 74, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Billy was born in Charlestown, Indiana, was a longtime resident of Butler, Alabama, and lived the last 16 years of his life in Baldwin County, Alabama. He was a United States Navy Veteran, served the Butler Volunteer Fire Department as the Assistant Fire...

Sep 8, 2023

Thomas Joseph Gmitter, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at the age of 76. He was a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army; a Vietnam Veteran, who was awarded a Bronze Star; an Honor Guard Member; and a hiking enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Criswell Gmitter, father, Charles Aloysius Gmitter;...

Sep 8, 2023

LCDR Dale Edward Grages, Sr., 92, a proud veteran of the US Navy, passed away peacefully with his beloved family by his side. Dale was most proud of his Naval Career. He entered the service as a young Seaman Recruit. During his military career, he served on many ships for long deployments away from his family. His first deployment as...

Sep 6, 2023

HENDRICKS MOSS POINT, MISSISSIPPI Gage Michael Hendricks, age 25, a resident of Moss Point, MS passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He is survived by his mother, Susan Ellen Murphy of Moss Point, MS; father, Floyd Calile “Cal” Hendricks (Dana) of Daphne, AL; grandparents, Gail Davidson (Alton) of Moss Point, MS, Floyd Calile Hendricks, Jr. of Mobile, Elinor Susan Morton...

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...