Obituaries

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,...

Feb 3, 2022

LEISER

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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....

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 26, 2022

On January 26, 2022, Lewis Terry Peeples, Jr, 74, of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away with his wife by his side at a hospital in Pensacola, FL. Terry is survived by his wife, Sharon Peeples of Gulf Shores, AL; his son Trip (Allison) Peeples of Madison, MS; his step-daughter Ginger Clark of Destin, FL; his step-son Daniel Scott of Vicksburg,...

Jan 26, 2022

Jan 25, 2022

Margaret Pavlin Odell, age 86, a resident of Fairhope, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

She is survived by her loving husband, Gene Odell; children, Terri Davila, David (Susie) Odell, Audri (Bert) Richards; grandchildren, Sean Wyant (Jennifer Bechtel), Brianna Odell, James Odell; sister, Tess (Earl) Nichols; her dog, Hope; and many other loving relatives and friends.

Special thanks to Kindred...