Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Joyce Marie Lavender
Feb 7, 2022
Joyce Marie Lavender, age 75, a resident of Daphne, Alabama, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022.
Joy is preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bobby” Lavender, her parents James Norris Hicks, Sr. & Nettie Crouch Hicks, brothers James Norris Hicks, Jr., Aubrey Gene Hicks (JoAnn), Douglas Gerald Hicks, Larry Hicks, and Donald Robert Hicks; and a sister-in-law, Nelda Hicks.
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Herman L. Sigmond
Feb 7, 2022
Mr. Herman L. Sigmond, age 79, of Fairhope, Alabama, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. Herman is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Elaine J. Sigmond; children, Mr. Daniel Sigmond and Mrs. Mary Anne Flippo, Dr. Benjamin Sigmond and Mrs. Beth Forbes, and Ms. Gloria Gadsby; grandchildren, Ethan Sigmond, Adin Sigmond, Charlotte Sigmond,...
William Bouldin Barnard
Feb 6, 2022
William Bouldin Barnard (Bill), age 79, a resident of Daphne, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 after a brief illness. Even though his passing was unexpected, the legacy of his loving heart will remain with those he touched throughout his life.
Bill was born in Beckley, WV and was a high school basketball star at Woodrow Wilson High School (class...
Joyce Hall
Feb 5, 2022
Joyce Carolyn Hall, age 79, a resident of Foley, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022.
She is survived by her sister Judi Quire, Frankfort, KY; children, Ronald Clark, Foley, AL, Robert (Lori) Clark, Fairhope, AL, Cynthia (Robert) Gramillion, Clearwater, FL; grandchildren, Josh (Trista) Clark, Bon Secour, AL, Danielle Clark, Fairhope, AL, Dorothy Keevan, Robertsdale, AL, Joseph (Summer) Clark, Fairhope, AL,...
Brenda Kay Leiser
Feb 3, 2022
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FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA
Brenda Kay Leiser, age 75, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Robert Leiser; daughters, Lytricia (Thomas) Parks, Katina (Danny) Parks; son, Shane (Lisa) Leiser; grandchildren, Brittany Parks, Jordan Parks, Morgan (Austin) Strickland, Madison Leiser, Jordan Salac, Kristina (Lee Wesley) Major, Kimberly (Noah) Gregory, Kayla Parks; great...
Dennis Joseph Blackmon
Feb 3, 2022
Dennis Joseph Blackmon, age 80, a resident of Silverhill, AL, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022.
He was a longtime member and Deacon of Fairhope Avenue Baptist Church; he was currently attending Heritage Church.
Mr. Blackmon was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Blackmon and son, Donald Blackmon.
He is survived by his children, Dennis “Joe” Blackmon, II (Patricia),...
Gladys Yvonne Smith
Feb 3, 2022
Gladys Yvonne Smith of Daphne, Alabama passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022.
Yvonne was born November 7, 1927 in Red Level, Alabama to Arthur and Eunice Chesser. She was the third of nine children. She married William E. Jones in 1948, and they had three children together. They were married until his death in 1988. Yvonne retired as District...
Anne Gamble Curtis Steber
Feb 2, 2022
Anne Gamble Curtis Steber, age 91, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
Anne was a generous benefactor for many years to The Thomas Hospital Foundation and the American Heart Association. She was a faithful member of Christ the King Church. She served for many years as a Thomas Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer.
She was preceded in...
William Hershel Mixon
Feb 2, 2022
William Hershel Mixon, age 86, a resident of Daphne, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
William proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was well known in the Mobile Mardi Gras Association for leading the Bill Mixon Orchestra.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Elizabeth Nordmann Mixon.
He is survived by his son,...
Kenneth James Bouldrey
Feb 1, 2022
Kenneth James Bouldrey, age 91, a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
Kenneth was a proud member of the United States Naval Air Reserve. He enjoyed hiking, running marathons, traveling, and square dancing.
He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Joyce Bouldrey of Spanish Fort; three sons, Don (Carol) Bouldrey of Robertsdale, Kenneth...
Paul Lowe
Jan 31, 2022
Paul Lowe died January 31, 2022, at the age of 81 in Mobile, Alabama. He was well known in the commercial construction community. His work can be seen in states all over the nation. But his family was his pride and joy. He was a devoted husband to his wife Rochelle for almost 60 years. This unconditional and unwavering love...
Elizabeth "Betty" Somer
Jan 31, 2022
Elizabeth Koehler Somer, age 90, a resident of Foley passed away Monday, January 31, 2022.
She was born in Elberta, AL on January 13, 1932 and was the daughter of Erwin A. and Gertrude Bayless Koehler. Betty, as she was known, moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1954 and married John Somer and started their life together and her long career...
Janet Marie Weeks
Jan 30, 2022
Janet Marie Weeks, age 62, a resident of Magnolia Springs, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doc and Beatrice Green and her brother Ronnie Green. She is survived by her husband, Bo Weeks; son, Zach (Megan) Foy; grandchildren, Olivia Foy, Natalie Foy and Xander Foy; brother, Donald (Rachel) Green; nieces, Tonya (Edger)...
Shirley Annie Helms
Jan 30, 2022
HELMS ELBERTA, ALABAMA Shirley Annie Helms, age 72, a resident of Elberta, AL passed away, Sunday, January 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Lloyd Helms and Margaret Ulrich Helms; sister, Carol Williams Underwood; brother-in-law, George Frank, Jr. and one great nephew. She was a lifelong member of St. Bartholomew’s Catholic Church. Her faith was inspiring....
Monty "Ty" Dudd Holsonback, Jr.
Jan 30, 2022
Monty “Ty” Dudd Holsonback, Jr., age 62, a resident of Loxley, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022.
Ty was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Mobile. He loved working with plants in the garden and loved carpentry work.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Monty Dudd Holsonback, Sr. and Elizabeth Holsonback.
He is survived by his loving...
Newell Wesley Ralston, Sr.
Jan 28, 2022
Newell Wesley Ralston, Sr., age 82, a resident of Citronelle, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022. He is survived by his children, Kim (Mike) Roach, Newell W. “Bubba” (Trinette) Ralston, Jr., Deanna Ralston; grandchildren, Aaron (Kaynan) Beach, Lauren Beach, Kasie Lewis, Olivia Ralston, Alissa Alhajri, Jawon (Zuleyma) Barns; great grandchildren, Elliott Adair Beach, William Buxton, Jaelyn Hendricks, Zhavia Barns; sisters,...
Martha Louise Shaw
Jan 27, 2022
Martha Louise Shaw, age 84, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. Martha was a secretary at Fairhope Elementary School for many years. Martha was preceded in death by husband, Billy Shaw; granddaughter, Jody Kostelecky; and brother, Robert C. Bishop. Martha is survived by her daughters, Vicky Kostelecky of Fairhope, Cynthia (Chuck) Moore of Fairhope; son,...
Brandon Douglas Mitchell
Jan 27, 2022
Son, Best Friend, Protector, Confidant; these are just a few of the titles that You held. Strong and yet Compassionate, So very Wise and yet so Free Spirited. Although Our Hearts are sorrowful right now; Rest Peacefully Dear King. Your job is Done, Your Purpose has been fulfilled, Your memories will forever bring Us Comfort. For His hardest battles to...
Joseph Ray Birindelli, Jr.
Jan 27, 2022
BIRINDELLI FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA Joseph Ray Birindelli, Jr., age 78, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. Joseph is survived by his wife, Sarah Birindelli of Fairhope; daughters, Kelley Scott of Atlanta, Georgia, Amy McElroy (Ray) of Atlanta, Georgia; sons, Jay Birindelli, III (Shaun) of Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Blake Birindelli (Paula) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Walter Scott...
Jo Ann Rodgers
Jan 27, 2022
Jo Ann Rodgers, age 64, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. Jo Ann was a loving wife and mother to her son and granddaughters. Jo Ann is survived by her husband, Norman Ellis Rodgers, Jr. of Fairhope; son, Timothy S. Rodgers (Suzann) of Jemison; granddaughters, Hannah Smith (Andrew) of Fairhope, Mary Rodgers of Fairhope, Brooke...