Obituaries

Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama

Van C. Foster, Jr.

Van C. Foster, Jr.

Feb 12, 2025

Van Campbell Foster, Jr., passed away February 12, 2025, at 93 years of age. Van started his life in West Virginia where he resided until his 20’s and then moved to Fort Walton Beach, FL. There he met his wife, Sylvia McSwain, and they married in 1956. He had suffered from dementia for the past few years. 

Van is preceded in...

Joseph A. Ferlisi, MD

Joseph A. Ferlisi, MD

Feb 9, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the family of Joseph A. Ferlisi, MD announce his peaceful passing on February 9, 2025, at the age of 91.

Joseph was born in Buffalo, New York on April 13, 1933. He is predeceased by his mother and father Mark and Pauline (Montalto) Ferlisi, his sister Lucy Ayers and his devoted cousin Salvatore Mancuso. He...

Charles "David" Brown

Charles "David" Brown

Feb 9, 2025

Charles “David” Brown, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 84.

He was born in Jackson, TN, to Edwin and Alice Brown.

The family relocated to Chickasaw, AL in the mid-1940s. They were founding members of St. Thomas the Apostle and were active members of that parish. David attended St. Mary’s Catholic School until...

Daisy Crosby Mitchell

Daisy Crosby Mitchell

Feb 7, 2025

Daisy Crosby Mitchell was born in Brewton, Alabama to Levi and Lucy Banks. She was a long-time resident of Fairhope, Alabama, who loved life to the fullest. 

She attended Baldwin County Training School, class of 1963. She worked as a devoted hospitality employee of Paul Strickland, Point Clear, for twenty-five plus years.

She was preceded in sunset by her loving husband of...

Theresa Marie Ellis

Theresa Marie Ellis

Feb 7, 2025

Theresa” Terry” Marie Millious Ellis, age 86, passed away on 7 February, 2025. Terry is survived by her husband, Jerry, and brother Charles Millious. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Franklin Millious and Martha Hoppe Millious, sisters Joan C. Mattes and Mary A. Muhl, and brother James Millious. Terry grew up in Syracuse, New York, and was...

Joseph Wayne "Frank" Gossett

Joseph Wayne "Frank" Gossett

Feb 5, 2025

Joseph Wayne Gossett passed away on February 5, 2025. Joe, or "Frank" as he was known, was born on October 20, 1947, to Holbrook and Maudine Gossett in Mobile, Alabama.  He was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Donald and Randy Gossett.

Joe graduated from Vigor High School and entered the U. S. Army, where he served more than 10 years....

Eugene Fred Garthwait

Eugene Fred Garthwait

Feb 5, 2025

Eugene Fred Garthwait, a cherished father, grandfather, and community member, passed away on February 5, 2025, in Daphne, Alabama, at the age of 76. Born on September 17, 1948, Eugene proudly served as a U.S. Army Veteran, embodying the dedication and commitment that are hallmarks of military service.

Eugene was an active member of the American Legion, where he contributed to...

Dennis Frank Potten

Dennis Frank Potten

Feb 4, 2025

Dennis Frank Potten

September 30, 1950 – February 4, 2025

Dennis Frank Potten, 74, of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, surrounded by family and close friends.

Born in Queens, New York, Dennis was the son of the late Eugene and Katherine Potten (Koenderman). He grew up in Landing, New Jersey, graduating from Roxbury High School in 1968 before attending...

Joan Elizabeth "Beth" Scruggs

Joan Elizabeth "Beth" Scruggs

Feb 3, 2025

Joan Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Scruggs

Our Mom, Joan Elizabeth ‘Beth’ Scruggs of Mobile, AL received the fulfilled promise of our Lord on the morning of February 3rd, 2025. She entered the gates of heaven, made whole and made new, leaving this earthly world behind. She was surrounded by family and friends in the days leading up to the morning of her passing.

Beth...

Paulette True Rhodes Reeves

Paulette True Rhodes Reeves

Feb 2, 2025

Paulette True Rhodes Reeves, 53, of Foley, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

Paulette was a member of Foley United Methodist Church, where her unwavering faith and kindness were evident to all. She was the owner of Payton’s Place, a cherished childcare business in Foley, where she nurtured countless children over the past 20 years. With her gentle demeanor...

Paul Wayne Perfect

Paul Wayne Perfect

Feb 2, 2025

Paul Perfect, 94, of Fairhope, passed away at home on February 2, 2025, with loved ones by his side. He was born March 9, 1930, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to parents Moore C. and Marie Perfect.

After graduating from Fort Lauderdale High School, he studied mechanical engineering and played trumpet in the band at Georgia Tech, graduating in 1952. After college,...

Larry Daniel Hager

Larry Daniel Hager

Feb 2, 2025

HAGER

ELBERTA, ALABAMA

Larry Daniel “Danny” Hager, age 62, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away, Sunday, February 2, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Larry Edward and Claudette Martin Hager; sisters, Patti Aguillard, Pam Thibodeaux, and a nephew, Robert Paul Aguillard.

He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Joy Hager Grimenstein of Dickson, TN;a brother, Eddie Hager (Marcia) of Perdido...

Susan Lillis Bell Harmon

Susan Lillis Bell Harmon

Jan 30, 2025

Susan Lillis Harmon, age 78, a long-time resident of Gulf Shores, AL passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Sue was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin which made her, or course, a life-long Green Bay Packers fan. Sue graduated from high school is Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. It was in Wisconsin where she met...

Debra Maria Elizabeth York

Debra Maria Elizabeth York

Jan 29, 2025

Debra Maria Elizabeth York, 69, a resident of Elberta, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Debra was an LPN and loved that she had a rewarding career helping others. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Horace York of Elberta, AL.

She is...

Alice Adelle Wildes Villadsen

Alice Adelle Wildes Villadsen

Jan 28, 2025

Alice Adelle Wildes Villadsen slipped gently into that good night on January 28, 2025. 

Born in 1943, Alice was raised in Hueytown, AL. She graduated from The University of Alabama, where she was a Phi Mu and a Bama cheerleader. At the capstone, she met her husband, Wayne. Alice earned her PhD in Educational Administration in 1980 from Alabama, further cementing...

Betty Sue "Bebe" Jordan

Betty Sue "Bebe" Jordan

Jan 28, 2025

Betty Sue “Bebe” Jordan - a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend - passed away peacefully in Fairhope, Alabama, on January 28, 2025. Born on February 20,1938, in Mobile, she spent her childhood there as well as in Tampa, Florida. She attended Auburn University where she met her husband of over fifty years, Jerry Jordan. Together, they raised their family...

Martha Jean Shirkey

Martha Jean Shirkey

Jan 28, 2025

Martha Jean Rideout Shirkey, 82, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ulyses and Martha Williams Rideout; and her late husband Melvin Shirkey. 

She is survived by her daughter, Carol Eagleson; granddaughter, Grace Cummings (Caleb); grandsons, Jacob Eagleson (Mary), and Reid Eagleson (Megan); great-grandchildren, Elliott Eagleson, Lorelei Eagleson, Henry Cummings,...

Jack Bailey Campbell

Jack Bailey Campbell

Jan 27, 2025

Jack B. Campbell, M.D. January 28, 1934 - January 27, 2025 

Jack B. Campbell, M.D., passed away peacefully at his home in Fairhope, Alabama, on January 27, 2025, with his son and daughter by his side.

Dr. Campbell was born on January 28, 1934, in a rustic farmhouse in the Sharon Community north of Laurel, Mississippi, to Ralph P. Campbell and Luella...

Evelyn Donnell McNamara

Evelyn Donnell McNamara

Jan 27, 2025

Evelyn Donnell McNamara, age 90, passed away peacefully while in the hospital January 27, 2025 in Foley, AL. after a brief illness. She was a longtime resident of Spanish Fort, AL. 

Mary Evelyn was born on Valentine’s Day in 1934 and all her life, she felt really special about being a Valentine’s baby. She was born and raised in Lebanon, TN....

Sherrie Elizabeth (Peters) Sims

Sherrie Elizabeth (Peters) Sims

Jan 26, 2025

Sherrie Elizabeth (Peters) Sims, loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, was born September 21, 1939, in Social Circle, Ga. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at age 13, and left this world to greet Him on January 26, 2025, at her home in Gulf Shores Al.

Sherrie lived her life in numerous wonderful locations including Auburn, AL, New Orleans...