Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Dolores "Dodie" Jean Virtanen VanDeventer
Jun 21, 2025
Dolores “Dodie” Jean VanDeventer nee Virtanen, age 79; after a long and difficult battle with cancer, to which she fought tirelessly against, Dodie succumbed to the disease June 21st, 2025. She was born in Hancock, Houghton, MI. Born the 7th out of 10 siblings, to Frank Virtanen and Kathrine Virtanen (nee) LaPine. She grew up in the small community of...
David Graydon Roloson
Jun 21, 2025
David Graydon Roloson, 82 of Daphne Alabama passed away on June 21, 2025.
David touched many lives with his warmth, dedication, and infectious enthusiasm for both his community and his passions. With a welcoming spirit, he forged deep connections wherever he went, whether in fellowship at church, under the hood of a classic car, or among family and friends gathered at...
Charles Russell "Rusty" Robinson
Jun 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Charles Russell Robinson1957-2025
Charles Russell Robinson, 67, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on June 21, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Whatley Alabama October 31,1957. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Charles was a man of quiet strength, generosity, and deep-rooted values.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Judy...
Roland N. Smith
Jun 20, 2025
Roland N. Smith, age 85, a resident of Daphne, passed away Friday, June 20,2025.
Preceding him in death was a daughter, Patrice Smith Lazzari.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia A. Smith of Daphne; two daughters Ronda Smith Dunlap of Fairhope and Sabrina Smith Whitneck of Fairhope as well as five living grandchildren. Including Ryan Dunlap, Erin Dunlap, Matthew Lazzari, Whitney...
Randy Elaine Hale Kelly
Jun 20, 2025
Randy Elaine Hale Kelly, age 76, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. She had suffered a stroke two weeks prior and was unable to regain her vibrant quality of life.
Randy was born in Birmingham, AL to Edgar and Ruth Ann Hale on October 19, 1948, and spent the majority of her life there. She was...
Angela "Angie" Stewart Barlow
Jun 20, 2025
Angela “Angie” Stewart Barlow, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at the age of 55.
She loved “Glamping” and traveling, and she also loved spending time at the beach. However, her favorite pastime was relaxing on the deck with her family.
Angie was preceded in death by her father, Darrell Stewart.
She leaves behind to cherish her...
Barbara McNorton Hovell
Jun 19, 2025
Barbara McNorton Hovell, a long time resident of Chickasaw and Mobile, Alabama,passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025 in hospice care in Louisiana. Barbara wasborn Barbara Allen McNorton on June 21, 1936 to Gladys Pugh McNorton and JamesEdward “Hunly” McNorton, II in Castleberry, Alabama. She moved to Prichard,Alabama with her family when she was young. She attended CF Vigor High...
Dale Edward Williams, Jr.
Jun 19, 2025
DALE EDWARD WILLIAMS, JRDECEMBER 7, 1953-JUNE 19, 2025
Dale Williams, Jr passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on June 19, 2025, at the Eastern Shore Rehabilitation and Health Center in Daphne, Alabama.
He was born on December 7, 1953, in Warren, Ohio to the late Dale E. Williams and the late Florence Williams. He grew up in Champion, Ohio...
Bobby Herman Phillips
Jun 17, 2025
Bobby Herman Phillips, age 86, of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully at this home on June 17, 2025.
Born on June 2, 1939, in Sandersville, Georgia, Bobby was the beloved son of the late Ralph Freeman Phillips and Louise Brantley Phillips.
Bobby dedicated his life to service – first to his country, and always to God and his family. He proudly served...
Patricia Ann Dunny Jaffe
Jun 17, 2025
Patti Jaffe 1945-2025
If tears could build a stairway,memories a lane,I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again.
Tuesday, June 17, my Patti wife of 55 years, after a long illness heard the Owl call her name to cross The Rainbow Bridge.
Born in Northampton, MA in 1945, she graduated Northampton High in 1964 and then attended The Summerville...
Heather Renee Wallace Griffin
Jun 16, 2025
Heather Renee Wallace Griffin, born May 27, 1974, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 51. She was raised in Brownsburg, IN, and was an accomplished baton twirler, model, and avid Colts fan. She was the biggest dog lover ever (self-proclaimed), and best chicken and dumpling maker, and loved her family and...
Linda Bell Hutchinson
Jun 16, 2025
Linda Bell Hutchinson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and educator passed away on June 16, 2025, in Fairhope, Alabama. With a generous heart and enlightening spirit, she leaves behind a rich legacy forged through her profound impact on the lives she touched.
Born on November 28, 1940, in Fisk, Missouri, Linda was raised in Heber Springs, Arkansas. She excelled in her academic...
Kenneth J Andress
Jun 14, 2025
Kenneth J. Andress, 81, a resident of Foley, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Kenneth was an avid traveler who visited all 50 states, Canada and Mexico. He found joy in hunting, fishing, and tending to his garden when he had the time. He was a youth softball coach for over 20 years. Kenneth is a Veteran who served as...
Phyllis Tattersall Ludt
Jun 13, 2025
Phyllis Tattersall Ludt March 18, 1941 – June 13, 2025
Phyllis Tattersall Ludt, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Edith Tattersall, and her sister, Jacqueline Long.
Phyllis grew up in Boynton Beach, Florida, where she developed...
Glenda Snyder Morrow-Ghent
Jun 11, 2025
Glenda K. (Snyder) Morrow-Ghent January 14, 1942 – June 11, 2025
Glenda K. (Snyder) Morrow-Ghent, formerly of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in Mobile, Alabama, at the age of eighty-three.
Born on January 14, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio, Glenda was the daughter of the late H. Glenn Snyder and Mildred E. Kline, longtime residents of Ontario, Ohio. She...
Elizabeth Lawhon Kendley
Jun 10, 2025
Elizabeth Noble Lawhon “Bibba” Kendley
Bibba was born on November 11, 1925 (Armistice Day) in Birmingham, Alabama to Harry and Jenifer Lawhon. She was the youngest of three children, growing up in a warm, loving and caring family. She was a voracious reader and spent a lot of time at the local library; wherever she lived. Growing up, she skated on...
Gerald Fredrick Bishop
Jun 10, 2025
Gerald Fredrick Bishop, affectionately known as Gerry, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Foley, Alabama, at the age of 75. Born on January 8, 1950, in Fairhope, Alabama, Gerry was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend whose kind spirit and unwavering dedication touched the lives of many.
Gerry devoted a significant portion of his life to his career...
Charles Wayne Smilie
Jun 10, 2025
Charles Wayne Smilie, affectionately known as Chuck, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Mobile, Alabama, Chuck was a longtime resident of Daphne, where he made his home and built a life rooted in family, faith, and service.
Chuck dedicated more than 40 years to a successful career with Southern Earth Sciences, Inc.,...
James Benjamin Collier, Jr.
Jun 9, 2025
James B. Collier, age 82, passed away on June 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
James, or “Jimmy,” as he was often known, was preceded in death by his son, Mitchell James Collier, and his parents, James B. Collier, Sr., and Hazel Wanda Morris Collier.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Tonya Bryars Collier, and his daughters, Shirley...
Khan Van Le
Jun 9, 2025
Khan Van Le, age 68 of Gulf Shores, Alabama, passed away on June 9, 2025, from natural progression of an illness surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in An Bang, Vietnam, the son of belated Dat Le and Tan Nguyen.
He was devoted and married to Kieu Thi Le Truong in Vietnam for nearly 50 years. Although Khan was the...
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