Obituaries

Sep 20, 2022

Michael Douglas Florkiewicz “Florky”, age 58, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, completed his cholangiocarcinoma journey on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

He was a loving husband, father of two and was always willing to help others and his community. 

Michael was born June 13, 1964, in Staten Island, New York, to John “Ski” and Carolyn Florkiewicz. He moved to Mobile...

Sep 20, 2022

WILLIAMS ELBERTA, AL Elbert Marvin Williams, age 77, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away, Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Marvin was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He also was the Mayor of Elberta for 8 years. Preceded in death by his brother, Jim Williams, and a son, Chris Williams. He is survived by two sons; Mike...

Sep 19, 2022

James (Jim) Marshall McKinney, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2022, surrounded by family. Jim was a US Navy veteran. He loved spending time with his family, sailing, Mardi Gras, and watching Alabama football with friends. Jim is proceeded in death by his father, James Lavender McKinney, mother, Mary Alice McKinney and brother, Ron McKinney. Jim is...

Sep 19, 2022

Sep 18, 2022

Dr. Diane Camilleri, of Foley, Alabama died Sunday, September 18, 2022.  She was born in 1946 in New York City.

Diane’s many achievements included graduate of NYU, School of Arts and Science, a Master of Arts and Science degree also from NYU and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania.  Her veterinary practice began at an animal...

Sep 17, 2022

JAMES G. HEIL FOLEY, AL James G. Heil, D.V.M., age 80, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home, Saturday, September 17, 2022. James was a very well-known veterinarian in Baldwin County for over 50 years. He was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Elberta, Alabama. James was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine...

Sep 15, 2022

BILLY RAY SLOAN FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Billy Ray Sloan, age 86, a resident Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022. Billy played football on a scholarship at Hiawassee College in Hiawassee, Tennessee. He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran and served in Vietnam. Billy was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. He enjoyed sports and the outdoors. He loved...

Sep 14, 2022

CAROL ANN DAWSON SUMMERDALE, ALABAMA Carol Ann Dawson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the age of 78. Carol was born to Ruth and Cole Brown on December 21, 1943. She was the baby of the family – the last of four children. She met the...

Sep 14, 2022

Ethel Louise Hess, age 89, peacefully departed her earthbound life surrounded by her loving family in her home in Daphne, Alabama on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 12:03 p.m. Ethel was born in Kemper County, Mississippi on February 5, 1933, to Sara Elizabeth (Sciples) & Herman Howard Watkins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Robert "Bob" Southern,...

Sep 13, 2022

Harold Evans, age 91, a resident of Gulf Shores, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022. He retired from B.F. Goodrich as Vice President of Human Resources after 50 years and a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Gulf Shores for over 30 years, where he served as a deacon, on the personnel committee...

Sep 13, 2022

Paul Edwin Ring was born on September 16, 1937, in Iron Mountain, Michigan. He proudly served his country and retired as a Major in the Marine Corps after 20 years of service. Paul served in both Japan and Vietnam. He was a long-time resident of Fairhope, Alabama and service as the Chairman of the Marietta Johnson School of Organic Education....

Sep 12, 2022

David Alexander Clinton Uritsky, age 33, a resident of Loxley, AL passed away, Monday, September 12, 2022. Alex was an outdoors man, he loved fishing, his family and friends. He loved to build and he became a General Contractor. He loved helping other people and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his great...

Sep 12, 2022

WITHEE FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Michael Anthony Withee, age 45, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022. Michael is survived by his children, Kelsy Marie Withee, Michael Alexander; parents, Theresa and Gerald Withee; sister, Marian Withee; brother, Collin Withee; 2 grandchildren, Layla, Elias; life-long friend, Jamie Hayes; his beloved dog, Baxter; and many other loving relatives and friends....

Sep 11, 2022

Jeffrey Richard (Rick) Coleman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the age of 58. He was born February 26, 1964 at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio to John and Lee Coleman of Foley. Rick was the proverbial “Beach Bum.” He loved the sea, sand, shells, sunrises and sunsets over the Gulf. He enjoyed spending time in a boat with...

Sep 11, 2022

Benjamin Thomas Werner, age 35, a resident of Elberta, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas A. Werner, Rosetta Werner and Norman Doege. He is survived by his daughter, Ansleigh Kae Werner, Foley; parents, Tommy and Janice Werner, Elberta; grandmother, Alma Doege, Elberta; brothers, John (Jeannie) Werner, Elberta, and Fischer Bryars, Elberta,...

Sep 10, 2022

MARY RUTH FREGO FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Mary Ruth Frego (Maw, Sugar Pie), age 85, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022. Mary Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in Fairhope and married her high school sweetheart, Sonny, whom she has known since the age of 9. She loved working in her...

Sep 10, 2022

Carol Joyce Long, age 80, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022.

Carol was a member of Fairhope United Methodist Church. She worked as Dr. Yancey’s Nurse, serving the Fairhope community.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Bobby Long of Fairhope, AL; one son, Stan (Mariko) Long of Del Ray Beach, FL;...

Sep 10, 2022

Sep 9, 2022

Jeremy “Jay” Joseph Sharp, a paramedic and resident of Robertsdale, AL, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 9, 2022, at the age of 50.Jeremy was born August 8, 1972, to Gary Sharp and Judy Wesley. He grew up mostly in Fairhope, AL, and was part of the Fairhope High School graduating class of 1990. Jeremy loved all animals,...

Sep 9, 2022

Mark Dickson Fleming, age 65, a resident of Foley, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the US Air Force and was an expert marksman. He loved spending time with his family, especially out on the boat. He also loved his dog, Brandy very much. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tammie...