Obituaries

Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama

James (Jim) Anderson McCrory

James (Jim) Anderson McCrory

Jan 9, 2024

 

James (Jim) Anderson McCrory Sr., age 86, a resident of Foley, Alabama, was called to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert A. McCrory.

James is fondly remembered in life by his wife of 62 years, Judith “Judy” Barnes McCrory, his three children, James “Andy” of Laurel, MS,...

Parker Houston Guy

Parker Houston Guy

Jan 9, 2024

 

Parker Houston Guy, age almost 11 months, died peacefully at home in Fairhope, Alabama, on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024.  During his brief life, Parker was well-loved and cherished by family and friends. His severe respiratory and physical limitations caused by spina bifida didn’t stop his big smile or sweet disposition.  He was baptized on July 16, 2023, at Eastern...

Dorothy Christine Bung

Dorothy Christine Bung

Jan 9, 2024

Dorothy Christine Bung, age 89, a native of Wisconsin and a longtime resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Dorothy’s working career began at Johnson’s Wax in Racine, Wisconsin where she was a switchboard operator, tour guide and advertising model for Johnson’s revolutionary Jubilee floor wax. Here she met many interesting and notable personalities including famed...

Joseph Anthony Jones

Joseph Anthony Jones

Jan 6, 2024

Joseph Anthony Jones, age 37, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 6, 2024. Joseph was a longtime hairstylist in Fairhope, Mobile and New Orleans. He attended Baker and Mary G. Montgomery Schools. He is survived by his parents, James A., and Sheila F. Jones of Bay Minette, AL; brother, Jesse (Jessica) Jones; nephew, Jake Jones all of...

Hattie Marie (Yelling) Johnson

Hattie Marie (Yelling) Johnson

Jan 5, 2024

Hattie Johnson January 5, 2024 Hattie Marie (Yelling) Johnson, 88, passed peacefully Friday morning, January 5, 2024, at a local nursing facility. She was a native of Mobile, AL and a long-time resident of Fairhope, AL. Surviving her are daughters Kim (Creston) Washington and Katrina Williams (Raymond Bilbo), and son Elrick (Grenda) Johnson. She was predeceased by sons, Walter Earl...

Douglas Eugene Strassner

Douglas Eugene Strassner

Jan 5, 2024

Douglas Eugene Strassner, a resident of Elberta Alabama, passed away Friday, January 05, 2024, at 16:15 surrounded by his family and close friends. Doug had fought a yearlong battle with head and neck cancer that started from Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Doug was born in Akron, Ohio, on March 3, 1955. Upon graduation from high school, he attended the United States...

Dewey Edward White

Dewey Edward White

Jan 4, 2024

Dewey Edward “Pete” White January 8, 1933 – January 4, 2024 Dewey Edward “Pete” White passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was ninety years old. Pete was born in Atmore, Alabama, on January 8, 1933, to Charles Benjamin “C. B./Charlie” White and Cleon Beatrice Archer White. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his...

Carole Kay Coiner

Carole Kay Coiner

Jan 4, 2024

Carole Kay Coiner, a native of Charleston, W.V. and a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024. Preceding her in death are her husband, Bobby Coiner; sons, Andrew Coiner and Matthew Coiner. She is survived by her son, Mark (Patti) Coiner of Fairhope; grandchildren, Ross, Taylor (Jessie) and Lilly; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. A...

Birdie "Libby" Elizabeth Botos

Birdie "Libby" Elizabeth Botos

Jan 4, 2024

Birdie “Libby” Elizabeth Botos, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, after a brief illness, at the age of 75. She was a member, and was actively involved, with St. Francis at the Point. Birdie “Libby” is survived by her husband, Paul Botos of Fairhope; daughters, Julie (Jason) Myers of Las Vegas, NV, and Kimberly Dunaway...

Klifton Adam Bond

Klifton Adam Bond

Jan 4, 2024

Klifton Adam Bond, age 38, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away on January 4, 2024. Adam was a loving son, father, brother, and friend to many. He is survived by his mother, Rebecca Crafton of Elberta; stepfather, Jerry Crafton of Summerdale; daughter, Saily Jade Bond of Elberta; brother, Nathan Bond of Memphis, TN; sister, Taylor Crafton of Elberta;...

Fay Polvi

Fay Polvi

Jan 3, 2024

Muriel Fay Polvi, age 85 of Fairhope, AL, passed away on January 3rd, 2024., just weeks after her husband, Ron. She was born and raised in Ironwood, MI. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood, Fay married the love of her life, Ron Polvi. They were married for 67 years and raised three children, Christopher, Ronilyn and...

Emery "Floyd" Childress

Emery "Floyd" Childress

Jan 2, 2024

Emery “Floyd” Childress, a lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the age of 84. He was the Owner/Operator of Hwy. 27 Dirt and Childress Farms. He loved life and having fun. He was an outdoorsman and an avid Alabama football fan. Floyd was a loving...

Joan Weaver Russell

Joan Weaver Russell

Jan 2, 2024

Joan Weaver Russell, a native of Colorado Springs, CO. and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the age of 93. Joan Weaver Russell, a native of Colorado Springs, CO. and a resident of Fairhope, AL., passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the age of 93. She enjoyed square dancing for over 40 years....

Amanda Lane Fultz

Amanda Lane Fultz

Jan 2, 2024

Amanda Lane Fultz, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the age of 59. Amanda was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and she was a very selfless person, loved by everyone. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles W and Barbara Scott Lane, brother, Michael Lane, and sister, Beverly Lane Carter. She...

Mrs. Loui Utsey Saunders

Mrs. Loui Utsey Saunders

Jan 2, 2024

Mrs. Loui Utsey Saunders, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at the age of 89. She was a Registered Nurse for over 50 years. She worked at Providence Hospital for 13 years and worked with Drs. McDuff and Griffin. She was a member of Daphne United Methodist Church and was a loving mother, grandmother, and...

Colonel John Aubrey Seymour, Jr. (retd)

Colonel John Aubrey Seymour, Jr. (retd)

Jan 1, 2024

Colonel John Aubrey Seymour Jr. (Ret.), aged 80, passed away at home on January 1st, 2024. John was a decorated veteran who served two tours in Vietnam and spent over 30 years in the Army.

John Aubrey Seymour, Jr. was born on August 14, 1943 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina.  He enlisted in the U.S. Army in April...

Robin Lynn Scott

Robin Lynn Scott

Jan 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Robin Lynn Scott Robin Lynn Scott, age 67, a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away on January 1, 2024. Robin’s journey through life was marked by love, resilience, and a deep connection to family. He shared 42 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Donna McDowell Scott, who preceded him in death in 2019. Their...

Katie Wesley

Katie Wesley

Dec 30, 2023

Katie Campbell Wesley, a native of Fairhope, AL, passed away on December 30, 2023, at the age of 43. She is preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Wesley, and her maternal grandparents, Jerry and Nell Bethea. Katie is survived by her son, William Chandler Wesley; her mother and stepfather, Donald and Sheila Ward of Point Clear, AL; her sister,...

Christine Grover

Christine Grover

Dec 29, 2023

Christine Grover GULF SHORES, AL Christine Elizabeth Grover, age 46, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away on December 29, 2023. Christine was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and bonus mom to all the kids she ever come across in her life. She was a proud football and volleyball mom and loved her family so very much. She had...

Mildred Pauline Frost

Mildred Pauline Frost

Dec 28, 2023

FROST FOLEY, AL Mildred Pauline Frost, age 86, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away on December 28, 2023. She was a member of the Swift Presbyterian Church in Miflin, AL, and a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Preceding her in death are her parents, W.O. and Alma Pigg; son, Gregory Frost; and grandsons, Josh Jacob and Adam...

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