Obituaries

Jan 19, 2023

Luther Franklin Hayes, Jr. age 64, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023. He loved deep sea fishing, wood working, and was an avid Alabama fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Frank, Sr. and Clara Joan Hayes; brother, David Allen Hayes. His survivors include his wife, Carole Hayes of Foley; daughter, Lisa...

Jan 17, 2023

Clarence Artie “Art” Dillman, age 83, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Art served his country in the US Air Force, the US Navy Reserve and the Indiana Army National Guard for a total 27 years, retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer. During his service in the INARNG he received the Indiana Commendation Medal and...

Jan 15, 2023

Elizabeth Ann “Liz” McGonagle Graham Elizabeth Ann “Liz” McGonagle Graham, age 52, of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 15, 2023, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Elizabeth was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on August 3, 1970, to Theresa and Joseph McGonagle. She was a graduate of Fairhope High School in Fairhope,...

Jan 15, 2023

Robert "Bob" E. Burgess, 67, a resident of Lillian, AL, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. Robert, or Bob as his friends called him, was part of the Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue for Leeds and Turner Maine. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Burgess; many other loving relatives and friends. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held...

Jan 15, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Baldwin, age 96, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023.

She loved spending time with her family and friends, and she loved gardening.

Mrs. Baldwin was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie King Baldwin and her son, Karl Baldwin.

Her survivors include her daughters, Shirley Lewis (Bill) of Fairhope and Patricia Jones (Bud)...

Jan 15, 2023

Donald Lee Smith, age 78, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. Donald served in the United States Army. He was a Vietnam veteran and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He retired from the Memphis, TN Police Department and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting deer and squirrel, along with fishing. Donald loved...

Jan 13, 2023

Joyce McElhaney Pierce 86, a resident of Daphne, AL passed away peaceful at her home after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Joyce was born, along with her twin sister Judy, on January 5, 1937 to Gerald and Virginia McElhaney in New Castle, PA. Growing up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Joyce graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Kent State...

Jan 13, 2023

Troy Stevens Wiles, age 50, a resident of Century, FL passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. He is survived by his, son, Chance Wiles; mother, Gwin Taylor; brother, Ryan Taylor; many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Jan 13, 2023

Donald Jay Burch, age 93, a resident of Robertsdale, Alabama, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023. Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Burch and daughter, Shirley Bullard. Donald was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Air Force. He loved to fish and build different things. Donald loved his family. Donald is survived...

Jan 12, 2023

Daryl Eugene Verner, age 61, passed away on January 12, 2023, in Fairhope, AL. Daryl was the son of the late Walter Eugene Verner and Marjorie Rieben Verner. He is survived by his sister, Robbie Verner Wood (Richard); his aunt, June Rieben Windham of Biloxi, MS; his uncle, A V Windham, also of Biloxi, and numerous cousins. Daryl was born...

Jan 12, 2023

SANDERS FOLEY, AL Elizabeth Sarah Sanders, age 63, a resident of Foley, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. Elizabeth loved gardening and her cats. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elizabeth Sanders, and Jeannie La Flam Sides Sanders. Survivors include cousins, friends, and many other relatives. Graveside service will be held Monday, January 16, 2023 at...

Jan 11, 2023

Jan 9, 2023

Patricia M. Wash, age 87, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023. Pat was a loving person and generous to everyone. She always tried to help and loved giving “happies”. Pat was a longtime member of Eastview Baptist Church in Laurel, Mississippi for over 50 years. Her happiest years were spent driving a school bus and...

Jan 8, 2023

Sharon Poole Adams, age 80, a resident of Summerdale, AL, transitioned peacefully to eternal life on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

After graduation from Murphy High School, Mrs. Adams met her husband Bill at Brazwell Stables and began working for South Central Bell. After a few years, she left to stay home and take care of a growing family. 

She...

Jan 7, 2023

Jan 4, 2023

George Ray Havranek, age 85, loving husband and father and a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023. His survivors include his wife, Mary Jean Havranek, his sons George A Havranek and John Robert Havranek, his daughter-in-laws Jessica Moore Havranek and Bo Browder Havranek, and his grandson Freddie Moore. He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 4, 2023

Jan 3, 2023

Edward Garrison Childress, born January 23, 2001, went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Garrison is the beloved son of Amy and Emery Childress of Fairhope and the younger brother of Arlie Chancellor Childress, also of Fairhope. His grandparents, Edward and Katherine Dobson of Macon, Mississippi and Floyd and Pam Childress of Fairhope, along with...

Jan 2, 2023

Emily Harrison Gilheart, age 84, a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo “Bud” Gilheart; son, Kip Gilheart; daughter, Leah Gilheart; and granddaughter, JoAnne Gilheart. Her survivors include her daughter, Marla Gilheart Stuart; grandson, Hunter Stuart; granddaughter, Belle Johnson; great grandchildren, Sebastian Johnson, Jaxson Johnson, Jade Scribe,...

Jan 2, 2023

Caryn Therese Sudduth, age 60, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. Caryn was an amazing wife, mother, sister and friend that impacted so many lives with her smile, her happiness and caring ways. You could see and feel her heart through her smile. She will always be part of our daily lives in spirit and...