Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Edward "Dick" Richard Schneider
Jul 7, 2025
E. Richard "Dick" Schneider
It is with a great deal of sorrow that we share the news of the passing and transfer to Post Everlasting of our beloved friend and former Commander E. Richard "Dick" Schneider. A Legionnaire for over 33 years, Dick served as the Post 199 Commander for 17 years. During his tenure as Commander, he dealt with a...
Robert Glynn "Mutt" Willett
Jul 6, 2025
Robert Glynn "Mutt" Willett
We say farewell to a beloved Husband, Brother, Father, and Paw Paw.
Robert Glynn “Mutt” Willett, 74, of Summerdale, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on July 6, 2025. Born on March 7, 1951, in La Plata, Maryland, Glynn lived a life marked by humor, resilience, and deep devotion to those he held dear.
Known affectionately as “Mutt,” Glynn...
Katelyn Monique Magdalena McDowell
Jul 6, 2025
Katelyn Monique Magdalena McDowell, age 36, a resident of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025.
Katelyn was born in Eugene, Oregon, in 1988 to parents Michael Benjamin McDowell and Denise Antoinette Torrez McDowell. Katelyn loved her children and spending quality time with them. She was a free spirit with a beautiful light that everyone saw how the room...
Elizabeth Purvis
Jul 6, 2025
Elizabeth “Lisa” Stewart Purvis, age 71, a longtime resident of Foley and Magnolia Springs, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Lisa Purvis attended Foley schools through the 11th grade and was in the first coed graduating class at Marion Military Institute in 1971, while also attending Judson College. She later attended the University...
Linda Hardin Bryant
Jul 5, 2025
Linda Hardin Bryant, a beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and cherished member of her community, passed away on July 5, 2025, in Daphne, Alabama. She was born on April 25, 1942, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where she spent her early years developing a love for education and the arts.
Linda was a proud graduate of Tuscaloosa High School and went on to earn...
Scott Lee Pittman
Jul 5, 2025
On Saturday, July 5, 2025, Scott Lee Pittman passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short battle with cancer.
He leaves his wife, Linda; his children, Kaila, Adam, Deanna, Cassidy, Bertha, David, Derrick, and Tabatha; his sister, Jacque and brother, Anthony; his father, Tony and step-mother, Brenda Pittman; 15 grandchildren as well as many uncles and nieces and nephews.
Scott loved...
Albert Corte, Jr.
Jul 4, 2025
Albert Corte, Jr., DVM March 22, 1941 – July 4, 2025
Dr. Albert Corte, Jr., DVM, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Corte, Sr. and Margaret Connick Corte, and is survived by his beloved wife, Ellen Persons Corte; his children, Albert “Trae” Corte III, Krislyn Damrell Corte, James Van Heuvel Corte, DVM,...
Joey Harold Pickle
Jul 3, 2025
Joey Harold Pickle, age 70, a long-time resident of Baldwin County, AL, passed away July 3, 2025. Born in Jefferson County, Alabama, he was a 1973 graduate of Fultondale High School.
Joey was proceeded in death by his mother - Edna Fay Myrex Pickle, father - Harold Pickle, and his sister, Charlotte Diane Pickle Holt.
He was a jack of all trades...
Faustino Arias Betancourt
Jul 3, 2025
Prayer for the one who in life was, and will continue to be, our father. Faustino Arias Betancourt.
Heavenly Father, loving God, we ask that you have mercy on my father's soul. We firmly believe that he is enjoying a better place, which you had already prepared especially for him. AMEN.
For we believe that Jesusdied and rose again, andso we believe...
Susan Ezell Patin
Jul 1, 2025
It is with Joyous hearts that we celebrate the life of Susan Ezell Patin, who went home to be with her faithful lord and savior on July 1, 2025, at the age of 78, in her beloved hometown of Mobile, Alabama. Born on August 31, 1946, Susan embodied a spirit of love and warmth that touched the lives of all...
Sherman Earl Dyess
Jun 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sherman Dyess Resident of Foley, Alabama July 1, 1941 – June 28, 2025
“The righteous walk in integrity— happy are the children who follow them!” – Proverbs 20:7
Sherman Dyess, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by the love of his family.
He...
Mary E. Hamilton
Jun 27, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Hamilton (1947-2025) passed away on June 27, with her husband by her bedside. Mary leaves behind William (Bill) Hamilton her husband, friend and caregiver of 58 years. Mary was born August 30, 1947, in Chester, Pennsylvania, to Samuel and Josephine Mulrine. She was their only child.
Mary met Bill in 1967 and they were wed in on February 28,...
Russell Stephen Nagy
Jun 27, 2025
Russell Stephen Nagy, (1941-2025)
Husband, Dad, Navy Man, Friend
On Friday June 27, 2025, Russ passed away peacefully and quietly with his two sons at his bedside. Russ leaves behind his wife and best friend of 62 years, Patricia Ann Nagy.
Russ was born November 3, 1941, to Stephen and Lavinia Nagy in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania. He was one of four siblings, having three...
Arthur V. Allen
Jun 26, 2025
Arthur V. Allen, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 86.
He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Ruby Allen; sisters, Dorothy Laniham, Louise Henderson, Ann Kralik and Frances Sparks; brothers, Charles Allen, Ray Allen and Willie Allen; and one grandchild and two great grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter,...
Herbert Keith Wood
Jun 25, 2025
Herbert Keith Wood, born in Leaksville, NC on September 25, 1941, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family members. He was a longtime resident of Elberta, Alabama.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Conner Wood and Margaret Curry Wood and his sister, Carolyn Wood Owens.
He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years,...
Charles Alan Moebes
Jun 24, 2025
Charles Alan Moebes January 4, 1982 – June 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Alan Moebes on June 24, 2025, at the age of 43. Charles was born on January 4, 1982, in Decatur, Alabama, and grew up in North Carolina, where he met his soulmate, Tara. Together, they shared a life full...
Michael Joseph "Mike" Cumbie
Jun 24, 2025
Michael Joseph (Mike) Cumbie, age 66 of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Mike was a member of Saint Margaret’s Catholic Church in Foley. He was currently employed as a long-haul truck driver and had been a lay Catholic speaker and an Episcopal priest. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and enjoyed being with his family...
Irene Bertagnolli Duff
Jun 24, 2025
Irene Bertagnolli Duff, a cherished member of her community and devoted family matriarch, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in her hometown of Spanish Fort, Alabama. She was born on March 30, 1931, in Spanish Fort and lived a remarkable life filled with love, faith, and dedication to her family and church.
A longtime member of Christ the King Catholic...
Andrew Jackson "Jack" Etheridge
Jun 23, 2025
ANDREW JACKSON “JACK” ETHERIDGE
Andrew Jackson “Jack” Etheridge, a native of Evergreen, AL and lifelong resident of Bon Secour, AL passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025.
He was a United States Army veteran. He retired from Bon Secour Fisheries and was a long-time member of Friendship Baptist Church. Jack was an avid Fisherman and loved the mountains and was a devoted...
James A. Brown
Jun 22, 2025
James Arther Brown, a resident of Stapleton, Alabama, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 82.
He was born in Mobile, Alabama to the late William and Willie Estell Brown.
James was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
He was an avid outdoorsman; his passion was fishing, especially catching catfish.
He was preceded in death by two sons, James...