Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Jean Nelson
Aug 30, 2025
Jean Nelson (Jeanie) was born in Los Angeles, California on September 1, 1934, to parents Ester and Douglas Best.
She was very talented and worked a variety of jobs. She was the executive secretary for a president of Barclays Bank. Later she worked for what is now Aviso Accounting Group in Foley for a number of years. Of course, Jean did...
Brian Levy Roush
Aug 30, 2025
Brian Levy Roush, 21, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2025 at home. He was born May 5, 2004 in Foley, Alabama and a resident of Robertsdale, Alabama.Brian enjoyed listening to music, cooking with Nana, watching Netflix with his mother and sister, talking with his sister Chloe, gym time with his brother Skylar, making vlogs, getting tattoos, walks at the...
Elaine Evans Glover
Aug 30, 2025
Elaine Evans Glover, a resident of Spanish Fort, Alabama, passed away on August 30, 2025, following a brief illness.
A celebration of her long and full life will be held on October 21, 2025, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Daphne, Alabama. Interment will follow later that day at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida.
Elaine was born on October 19, 1934,...
Ronald Philip Vilord
Aug 29, 2025
On Friday, August 29, 2025, Ronald Philip Vilord was called to be with his Savior, passing at his home in Fairhope surrounded by family, just three months shy of his 90th birthday.
Ron was born on November 26, 1935, in Suffern, New York, the son of Charles and Evelyn Vilord. He is survived by his loving family, a daughter, Kimberly (Joe)...
Zelda Louise Calloway
Aug 29, 2025
Zelda Louise Calloway, age 85, a resident of Point Clear, passed away Friday, August29, 2025.
Zelda was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Preceding her in death are her parents, Ira Calloway and Zadie Smyly Calloway.
She is survived by; her son, Darryl (Sheila) Edwards; her brother, Ray Calloway; grandchildren, Gena, Ira; numerous other grandchildren, great grandchildren and many...
Mollie Mae Conklin
Aug 28, 2025
Infant Mollie Mae Conklin, our precious angel, was called to the Lord on August 28, 2025.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:5
Though she never spent any time with us here on earth, she touched many lives around us. Due to complications...
Beverly Jean Schenandoah
Aug 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Beverly Jean Schenandoah, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, mother-in-law, and friend, who departed this life on August 27, 2025, at the age of 78.Beverly was the proud and loving mother of four children, grandmother to seven, and great-grandmother to four. She led her family with...
Billy Joe Royster
Aug 26, 2025
July 7, 1929 - August 26, 2025
Billy Joe Royster, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on July 7, 1929, in Ashland, Alabama, Billy lived a life marked by kindness and generosity. He was a Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner. His dedication to family and community...
Jerry Athrell Denny
Aug 25, 2025
Jerry Athrell Denny, a name that echoed kindness and joy in the hearts of many, departed this world on August 25, 2025, in Foley, Alabama, where he spent his final moments enveloped by love. Born on August 6, 1932, in Columbus, Indiana, Jerry was a vibrant soul whose spirit touched everyone he met.
He dedicated a significant part of his life...
Louise Clingenpeel
Aug 24, 2025
Louise Clingenpeel, a former Human Resource Manager and cherished member of her community, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at her home in Daphne, Alabama on August 24, 2025. She was 75 years old, born on September 8, 1949, in Dearborn, Michigan.
Louise was not only known for her professional achievements but also for her generous and loving spirit that touched...
Kathleen Cronin Schwartz
Aug 24, 2025
Kathleen Cronin Schwartz, age 89, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Kathleen was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who will be missed by all that knew her. A longtime member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.
Preceded in death by her parents John and Alma Cronin, husband, George Schwartz, Sr.; and a sister, Ann Cronin.
She...
JoAnn "Jodi" Fox Clark
Aug 23, 2025
JoAnn “Jodi” Fox Clark, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed from this earth on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, and was raised in Farmersville, Ohio.
Jodi is survived by her husband of 50 years, Dr. Robert A. Clark of Fairhope, AL; her son, Robert Christopher Clark (Cynthia Raulston) of Birmingham, AL; her daughter, Elizabeth...
Benjamin "Ben" Sauvollé Gravolet, III
Aug 23, 2025
Ben Gravolet, aged 57 but never matured past age 12, passed away August 23rd, 2025. He leaves behind more cars than children, but also three children and their mother, 2 well-fed dogs, and an AI assistant that would have been much better at writing this obituary than his son.
Ben is survived by his incredibly patient and tolerant wife, Katie S....
Deacon William Anthony Robinson
Aug 23, 2025
Deacon William Anthony Robinson died peacefully at home on August 23, 2025, at the age of 80, in the company of his beloved wife, Sandy, and other family and friends.
Bill was born July 4, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Hugh J. and Margaret McDevitt Robinson, both of whom predeceased him. He is also predeceased by beloved daughter Maggie, brother Hugh...
Lois "Marlene" Gunnison
Aug 23, 2025
Lois “Marlene” Gunnison, a resident of Loxley, Alabama, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the age of 86.
She was born in Bloomington, IL. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Marlene was preceded in death by her husband, Donald “Duck” Gunnison, her parents John and Mary Landers, and a sister, Shirley Kirkby.
She is survived by her sons,...
Melissa Costa Tucker
Aug 22, 2025
Melissa Costa Tucker, affectionately known as Missy, departed this world on August 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy deeply woven with love, laughter, and a boundless spirit that cherished her family and faith. Born on June 6, 1976, in Mobile, Alabama, her life was a testament to joy, characterized by an unwavering dedication to God and an effervescent love for...
Kenneth Raymond Frost, Jr.
Aug 21, 2025
Kenneth Raymond Frost, Jr., age 92, a resident of Perdido Beach, Alabama, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025. Ken was born in Sacramento, California, on November 19, 1932.
Preceding him in death were his wife of 50 years, Mona Bailey Frost; parents, Ken and Virginia Frost; sister, Marcia Cooper; son-in-law, Ronnie Farmer; grandsons, Joshua Frost and Gregory Scott Dunkin. He is...
Lt. Col. Christopher William Welch
Aug 21, 2025
Lt. Col. Christopher William Welch, a distinguished veteran and devoted family man, passed away peacefully in his home in Fairhope, Alabama, on August 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on November 22, 1936, in Maryland, he dedicated a significant portion of his life to serving his country in the Army, culminating in a commendable 25-year career, during which...
Brenda Marie Rodrigues
Aug 20, 2025
Brenda Marie Rodrigues, age 67, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Brenda was born in Fall River Massachusetts and grew up in Warren, Rhode Island, in a tight knit family, embracing her Portuguese heritage proudly. She relocated to the Pensacola area in 1979 and remained there raising her family until relocating to Foley in 2008. She...
Catherine Reynolds Parker Pittman
Aug 19, 2025
Catherine Reynolds Parker Pittman passed away with grace and fortitude on August 19, 2025 surrounded by her children, family members, and faithful caregivers. “Rennie” was born on February 14, 1939, in Mobile, Alabama. She was the beloved daughter of Catherine Brabner Parker and Henry Prince Parker.
During the War, Rennie, her parents, sister Susan, and brother Jerry lived over the bay...
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