Obituaries

Mar 28, 2023

WHITE GULF SHORES, AL Karen Elizabeth White, age 65, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Karen was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She a was an avid animal lover. Preceded in death by a son, John Murray. She is survived by her husband,...

Mar 27, 2023

Vera M. Culver, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away at her home, Monday, March 27, 2023, at the age of 94. Vera was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. She was a volunteer for the City of Fairhope voting polls from 1956 – 2019. She also was a volunteer “Pink Lady” at Thomas Hospital for many years. She...

Mar 26, 2023

Agnes “Carol” Fierce, age 81, a resident of Elberta, AL, and former resident of New Salisbury, IN, passed away March 26, 2023. Carol was a loving wife, mother and sister. She enjoyed family gatherings, where she would laugh and watch the kids play. She was a member of the Red Hat Society of Pensacola, FL. Carol was a religious woman...

Mar 26, 2023

Richard V. Ward, a long-time resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at the age of 88. For over 50 years, he was a Mason, a member of the Shriner’s and of the Elk’s Club; and a pillar of the Barnwell Community. Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Ward; son,...

Mar 26, 2023

Douglas Downing, age 65, a resident of Foley, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Karan Downing, Greenwood, AR; sister, Brenda (John) Govan, Foley, AL; brother, Kenneth (Sheila) Downing, Navarre, FL; nephews, John Govan, III, Madison, AL, Chris Govan, Foley, AL, Jack Govan, Foley, AL; nieces, Avery (Jayquan) Sinclair, Kyle, TX, Gracie Govan, Birmingham, AL,...

Mar 23, 2023

Barbara Jean Dixon-Harris, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away March 23, 2023, at the age of 80. She was preceded in death by husband, William Fred Dixon, Sr.; father, Walter Leon Rogers; mother, Marcella Ann Mankowski and sister, Rebecca Bowling. Barbara is survived by her husband, Elbert R. “Bob” Harris; son, Larry Walter Dixon (Sheila Vivian); daughters, Jo Ellen...

Mar 21, 2023

Felipe Monreal, age 56, of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at home in Daphne, Alabama. In his brief life, he was a professional welder by trade and produced beautiful wrought iron furniture and artwork. He was famous for his statue of Miguel de Cervantes and beautiful crucifixes. During his lifetime, he served Mexico as a...

Mar 19, 2023

Barbara Ann (Bobbie) Baggette passed away on March 19, 2023, at Thomas Hospital. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents Mack and Ruth Baggette, her sister Betty Jean Baggette and her grandparents Frank and Kate Rayford, Annie and Seebe Baggette. Bobbie is survived by her sister Frances Seale (Daphne); and brother Johnny Baggette (Marcella); nieces, Kelly Kennedy, Nancy L....

Mar 19, 2023

Mar 18, 2023

Alfred Hardman, age 69, of Fairhope, AL, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on March 18th, 2023. Al was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Samuel R. Hardman Sr. and Gertrude S. Hardman, and brothers William and Joseph Hardman. He is survived by his wife Connie and children Fred Hardman and wife Kacie, Kate Robertson and...

Mar 16, 2023

Wes Morris Jr., 87, passed away March 16, 2023 in Fairhope, AL surrounded by his family. Wes was born in Foshee, AL, and became head of his family at a young age, going to work at 15 to support his mother and four siblings. After moving to Baldwin County, Wes founded several small businesses over the years and served as...

Mar 16, 2023

Joseph “Jody” Bryant Stewart, 65, of Fairhope Alabama, passed away on March 16th, 2023, due to a heart attack. Jody was born in Albertville, Alabama on November 17th, 1957. He graduated from Albertville High School in 1976 and he went on to obtain his degree in aviation at Gadsden State Community College. Jody Stewart was a kind and thoughtful soul...

Mar 15, 2023

Clifford Austin Hughes (Butch) went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. He moved his family from Marion to Fairhope in 1988 and established Colony MotorCars in Daphne. Butch was loved by all who knew him... a fine businessman with a love for golf, boating and his family. He is survived by his wife of 48 years...

Mar 15, 2023

Wayne W. Zerfas, age 78, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Wayne is survived by his wife, Lorraine B. Zerfas of Daphne, AL; son, David W. Zerfas (Megan) of Ashburn, Virginia; stepchildren, Harry Webster, IV of Phoenix, AZ, Emily Cosgrove (Coleman) of Auburn, AL; grandchildren, Rebecca Zerfas, Samantha Zerfas, both of Ashburn, VA, Amelia Cosgrove...

Mar 15, 2023

James Logan Wilmeth, age 89, born in Cypress, TN and a resident of Perdido Beach, AL, passed away March 15, 2023. James was retired after serving 25 years of service in the U.S. Air Force and volunteered with the local fire department in Perdido Beach, AL. He was preceded in death by his 2 brothers, Rufus and Billy, and a...

Mar 15, 2023

Reinaldo Tirador (Ray) age 77 lost his long battle with Parkinson’s on March 15, 2023 due to complications. Ray, the youngest of 12 children, was born in Cuba in 1946 to parents Ramon Tirador Hernandez and Lucrecia Rodriquez Valdez. Ray bravely escaped Cuba one eventful night, August 22, 1963 at the age of 17. After arriving in America, a dream...

Mar 14, 2023

Jennifer “Lynn” Blacksher Morris, a native of Mobile and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the age of 66. She was a loving mother, grandmother and an avid Alabama fan. She was a graduate of Julius T. Wright School for Girls and of Queens College. Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, D.W....

Mar 13, 2023

Earl Hazen Eldridge, resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at the age of 78. Earl was a graduate of University of South Alabama. He served in the U.S. Navy as a cryptologist during Vietnam. He retired from Northrop Grumman as an Engineer. Earl was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Patricia Evelyn Eldridge. His survivors...

Mar 13, 2023

Thomas George Heil, age 73, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, a lifelong farmer and farm manager. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Heil; sister, Barbara Knight; brother, James Heil. He is survived by his, daughter, Danielle Heil (William) Bolton, Fairhope;...

Mar 11, 2023

Devon Morrisette, age 32, passed away on March 11, 2023, at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham. He was born June 30, 1990, to Alesia Morrisette Edwards. He was a graduate of Fairhope High School and studied music / voice at The University of Alabama. ROLL TIDE. He married Chase (King) Morrisette on September 26, 2014 at The Gershwin...