Obituaries

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

Elaine Jones Smoak

Elaine Jones Smoak

Dec 10, 2021

Elizabeth Elaine Jones Smoak of Foley, Alabama died December 10, 2021 at South Baldwin Hospital.

A native of Spartanburg, South Carolina, she was preceded in death by her parents, J. H. and Della Jones, brother, Marvin Jones, and nephew, Tim Jones.

Born August 27, 1936, she was a graduate of Spartanburg High School, attended York County Hospital School of Nursing,...

Lonneta Stroh

Lonneta Stroh

Dec 7, 2021

Lonneta Jean Stroh, age 58 , a resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2021.

She had been a U. S. Postal Carrier since 2005. Lonneta was an avid collector of glass. She enjoyed taking pictures of the sunrise and sunset at the beach, and she loved to cook.

She is survived by her husband, William E....

Joe Carlton East

Joe Carlton East

Dec 7, 2021

Joe Carlton East, age 69, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021. Joe was an active member of the Fairhope Yacht Club. He loved to sail and was very involved with his children’s sports activities. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Carl “Don” Graydon East and brother, John East. Joe is survived by his...

Dorothy Egdorf Bremer

Dorothy Egdorf Bremer

Dec 6, 2021

Dorothy Egdorf Bremer, born July 22, 1934, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Monday, December 6, 2021 in Fairhope, Alabama. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Bernhard Peter Bremer. She is survived by her son, James Ernest Bremer and daughter, Nancy Bremer Bouler (Paul); grandchildren Elizabeth Styron Tabb (Collin), Andrew Thomas Styron...

Rebecca Lynn Nelson

Rebecca Lynn Nelson

Dec 6, 2021

Rebecca Lynn Nelson, age 64, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. Rebecca was preceded in death by her parents, John Laverne and Mary Ethell Nelson. Rebecca is survived by her sisters, Elizabeth N. Bishop of Fairhope, June N. Long (Benny) of Fairhope; brothers, James P. Nelson of Anniston, John E. Nelson of Anniston (Vicki); along...

Frieda Joyce Milton

Frieda Joyce Milton

Dec 5, 2021

ROBERTSDALE, AL. MILTON Frieda Joyce Milton, Age 75 a former resident of Gulf Shores residing in Robertsdale, AL passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021. She was owner operator of Milton Family Day Care of Gulf Shores. Frieda is preceded in death by her parents, Solon Eugene and Ruby Jewel White; being the baby of the family she is also...

Steven Craig Gann

Steven Craig Gann

Dec 3, 2021

Steven Craig Gann, age 53, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021.

Steven is survived by his wife, Jessica Fortner Gann; sons, Andrew Craig Gann, Braden Linton Gann; sisters, Sheron Jones, Judy Vanburen; sister-in-law, Lisa Fortner Padgett (Brian); niece, Andria Kaye Padgett; along with many other loving relatives and friends.Graveside services will be held Friday, January...

Tallulah Barnes Bung

Tallulah Barnes Bung

Dec 1, 2021

Tallulah Barnes Bung, age 82, of Daphne, Alabama, passed away December 1, 2021. Tallulah was a longtime member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Fairhope, Alabama. Tallulah was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Bung, Sr. She is survived by her son, Robert “Chuck” (DeAnn) Bung, Jr.; daughter, Johanna “Janna” B. (Ashton) Friedrich; grandchildren, Christopher A. (Julie) Friedrich,...

Stella Dolores Wooten

Stella Dolores Wooten

Dec 1, 2021

Stella Dolores Wooten, age 89, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021. Stella was preceded in death by her husband, James Wooten; and her daughter, Pamela Vinson. Stella is survived by her son, Monty Wooten of Asheville, North Carolina; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Deyton of Asheville, North Carolina; grandchildren, Falyn Vinson, Joss Vinson, Cade Wooten; great-grandchildren, Price Vinson,...

Jean Marie Todd

Jean Marie Todd

Nov 30, 2021

Jean “Marie” Todd, age 83, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Marie was retired from working numerous years in the seafood industry; after retirement she was an active member of the Quilters Guild. She was a caregiver, a loving grandmother and a longtime resident of Plash Island. Marie was preceded in death by her...

Guy Allen Sims

Guy Allen Sims

Nov 30, 2021

Guy Allen Sims, age 84, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He retired from Civil Service at the department of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and his three brothers. Mr. Sims is survived by his wife Sharon Sims of Fairhope; sister, Joanne Sims Hancock of Spanish Fort; nieces, nephews...

Emily Simmons

Emily Simmons

Nov 29, 2021

Emily Pauline Simmons, age 86, a former resident of Spanish Fort, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Emily retired from Gayfer’s in 1981.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alton L. Simmons and sister, Florence Vernon.

She is survived by her son, Brett Simmons; daughter, Sonia Dismukes (Billy); grandchildren, Chad Graddick, Andrew Dismukes, Brandon Simmons and Lawson...

George Holloway, Jr.

George Holloway, Jr.

Nov 29, 2021

George William Holloway, age 71, a resident of Daphne, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021.

He is survived by his son, Jerry D. Mosley; daughter, Shaunta Jackson; granddaughter, Princess Allannah Mosley; sisters, Sarah Jo Holloway and Katie May Stewart; brother, Dannie Holloway and many other loving relatives and friends.

A celebration of George’s life will be held at 10:00am...

Philip George Robillard

Philip George Robillard

Nov 28, 2021

Philip George Robillard, age 97, passed away peacefully at his home in Fairhope, Alabama on November 28, 2021. Being a devout Believer in Christ, he is now beside his Lord and Savior Jesus. He was born in Minnesota and moved to Los Angeles with his family as a young man. Phil served his country in World War II, a member...

Gregory Hugh Knox

Gregory Hugh Knox

Nov 28, 2021

KNOX FOLEY, ALABAMA Greg was born in 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri to Delbert Ray Knox and Nelle Elizabeth Lewis Knox Cope and raised at Wildwood Lake in Raytown, Mo. He went to Raytown High School and attended Baker University where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (now...

Huey Alvin Dunnam

Huey Alvin Dunnam

Nov 27, 2021

Huey Alvin Dunnam, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, peacefully passed at home on November 27, 2021. He was a retired captain for Cooper T. Smith. Huey is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Peggy Urbanek Dunnam, his four children, Suzanne White (Jeremy), Micah Dunnam (Amanda), Laura Rawlins (Timmy), and Jason Bagley (Felicia) and nine grandchildren, Taylor, Jordan, Logan,...

Diana Marie Anderson

Diana Marie Anderson

Nov 27, 2021

Diana Marie Anderson, age 76, a resident of Montrose, Alabama, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. Diana is survived by her husband, James “Reggie” Anderson of Montrose; daughters, Angela (Rob) Payne of Fairhope, Mary M. Anderson of Montrose; brother, Daniel (Gloria) Mastrean of Columbus, Georgia; grandchildren, Weston Payne, Ethan Payne; and many other loving relatives and friends. A private family...

Vernon Edward Voelpel, Jr.

Vernon Edward Voelpel, Jr.

Nov 27, 2021

Vernon Edward “Ed” Voelpel, Jr., age 76, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. Ed served in the United States Air Force and worked at AT&T for 42 years. He was Cub Master in Pembroke Pines, Florida for Pack 152. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Bill Rogers; sister, Gwen Rogers; brother,...

Patricia Sharon Woerner

Patricia Sharon Woerner

Nov 26, 2021

Patricia Sharon Woerner, age 72, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nolan and Francis Schlichting; daughter, Brenda Kay Cook and sister, Marie Wigstrom. Her survivors include her husband, Edward Eugene Woerner; daughters, Gwendolyn (Martin) Kichler and Paula (Philip) Taylor; son-in-law, Beau (Melissa) Cook; grandchildren, Blaine (Caroline) Cook,...

Tonya Rose Lochrico

Tonya Rose Lochrico

Nov 25, 2021

Tonya Rose Lochrico, age 43, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. Tonya was preceded in death by her father, Joe Lochrico; and her sister, Darlene Lochrico. Tonya is survived by her daughter, Bella Lochrico; mother, Melba Lochrico; sister, Tammy Comalander (Robbie); brothers, David Lochrico, Joey Lochrico; along with many other loving relatives and friends. Graveside...