Obituaries

Jan 1, 2023

Joshua Marlow Price, 44, a resident of Grand Junction, TN, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 He was a boat pilot with American Commercial Barge Line on the Mississippi River. He was preceded in death by his father Billy Price. He is survived by his mother Frances Price, Elberta, AL; brother William Scott Price, Saulsbury, TN; sister Penne Price Sims,...

Jan 1, 2023

Vester E. Wilson, age 80, a resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. Mr. Wilson entered the U.S. Air Force and worked in Bionucleonics. He was a stellar attribute of his community and a Deacon at Bible Way Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Georgia Carol Wilson; sisters Ledie...

Dec 29, 2022

BUNG FAIRHOPE, AL Gerald “Jerry” Lyle Bung, a native of Wisconsin and a 53-year resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at the age of 88. Jerry was born on August 12, 1934, in Racine, WI. He served in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and was a career lithographer at Western Printing Co., Poser...

Dec 28, 2022

Roger Clarence Falk, age 75, a resident of Foley, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 He was the owner and operator of Gulf Painting and Sandblasting. Roger served 20 years with the Orange Beach Volunteer Fire Department and for 2 years as Fire Chief. He served in the US Air Force Reserves and was the DJ for car shows for...

Dec 28, 2022

Jay Robert Tack, age 79, a native of Milwaukee, WI and a resident of Oshkosh, WI and Fairhope, AL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, December 28, 2022. He was a United States Army Veteran and an Educator. Mr. Tack is survived by his wife, Mary Tack of Fairhope; daughter, Connie (Joseph) Olszewski of Oshkosh, WI;...

Dec 27, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Adams, age 96, a native of Wayne, PA and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She graduated from Radnor High School as Valedictorian; she then attended Antioch College with a Journalism degree. She became a reporter starting in Mansfield, OH and continued her career in Lorain, OH, where she became a video production...

Dec 26, 2022

Richard Bond, age 81, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022. He was born in Union Springs, AL to R.E. Bond and Myrtle Vinson. He graduated from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University and became an ordained Methodist Minister. He also graduated from Yale University, School of Divinity, with a PHD in Philosophy. He taught...

Dec 26, 2022

Dec 26, 2022

BRUHN ELBERTA, AL Dorothy Marie Deiss Bruhn, 87, a resident of Elberta passed away Monday, December 26, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Mary Deiss; her husband, Vernon Albert Bruhn, and a granddaughter, Mary Elizabeth Bruhn. She is survived by her children, Karen (Ken) Zacharias, Michael (Octavia) Bruhn all of Elberta, AL; grandchildren, Naomi Bruhn...

Dec 26, 2022

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we announce the passing of our sweet friend, Marianne Lancaster. On December 26, 2022, she went home to be with the Lord. Marianne inspired us to be better listeners, to love people, to cook, to travel, to have an opinion, to be a loyal BAMA fan and to care for...

Dec 25, 2022

POOLE SPANISH FORT, AL Odiezell Poole, 89, a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. Played basketball in High School and College and was a member of Spanish Fort United Methodist Church, and an avid quiltor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Poole and son, John Riley Poole. She is survived by her...

Dec 25, 2022

Bessie McClure Murray, 94, a native of Lottie, AL and a resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. Bessie was preceded in death by her son Buddy McClure and a daughter Faye Gordon. She is survived by; her husband of 35 years, Robert Murray of Spanish Fort, AL; children, Geraldine Scott of Spanish Fort, Kenneth (Janet)...

Dec 24, 2022

Delora Meads Mclaughlin of Fairhope, Alabama passed away on December 24, 2022, after an extended illness. Delora was preceded in death by her son Stephen Mclaughlin of Leeds, AL. She is survived by her son Brian Mclaughlin of Birmingham, AL. Born January 9, 1938 in Leeds, AL, Delora attended Leeds City Schools, graduating in 1956. She would go on to...

Dec 23, 2022

William “Ed” Edward Hudson, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Wednesday, December 21, 2022. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. (CPL). Ed was a member of the Eastern Shore Church of Christ where he served as an Elder. He was preceded in death by his wife, Atha...

Dec 22, 2022

BLOUNT DAPHNE, AL Shirley L Blount, 73, a longtime resident of Spanish Fort, AL, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022, in Biloxi, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband William D Blount and sister Sydney Bledsoe. She is survived by 2 daughters, Angela (Erik) Weekley of Biloxi, MS, Sadie (Kyle) Means of Robertsdale, AL; 1 son William (Sandie)...

Dec 21, 2022

Dr. John Boyd Douglas Sr., age 88, a long-time resident of south Alabama, died Wednesday December 21st, 2022. Dr. Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl Lee and Barney Douglas, and his wife of 60 years, Barbara Ann Douglas. Dr. Douglas is survived by his three children: Boyd (Largay) Douglas of Battles Wharf, Alabama, Michael (Murray) Douglas of...

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Dec 18, 2022

James Allen Campbell, age 80, a native of Waukegan, IL and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was a lifelong Chicago Bears fan and an avid Alabama fan. Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Campbell. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife, Ivy Marlene Campbell of Fairhope; son, Jon...

Dec 17, 2022

EJ Spence, 34, of Gulf Shores, Al. passed away on December 17, 2022. EJ was a graduate of Gulf Shores High School and worked operating his family businesses. EJ loved his family and loved his friends as if they were family. His smile was infectious, had a heart of gold, never met a stranger and his laugh will never be...