Obituaries
Obituaries in Fairhope, Daphne, Elberta, Foley, Gulf Shores, Lillian, and Surrounding Areas in Southern Alabama
Julia "Judi" Swan
Aug 14, 2021
Julia Ann Little Swan, 79, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021.
She is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Angela Dawn Swan.
Julia is survived by her husband, Don Swan of Spanish Fort; children, Todd Swan of Pensacola and Chad Swan (Lori Brauer-Will) of Perdido Key; granddaughters, Lauren Swan and Hannah Mills of...
Dr. Frank Thomas Bunch
Aug 14, 2021
Dr. Frank Thomas Bunch, 63, of Fairhope, Alabama, was called home by our Gracious Father and embraced in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 14, 2021, in the same hospital where he completed his fellowships in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Frank was born in Cookville, Tennessee, on January 24, 1958, to Frank...
Samuel L. Box
Aug 14, 2021
On Saturday, August 14, 2021, Samuel L. Box, known as Sam, a loving husband and father of four children, peacefully passed away at the age of 70. A native of Fairhope, Alabama, Sam was born on December 11, 1950. He graduated from Fairhope High School in 1969, where he served as the drum major for the marching band. He played...
Roland Howard Rush
Aug 14, 2021
Roland Howard “Smokey” Rush passed away on 14 August 2021 at Mobile Infirmary. Roland was 89. He was born in Mobile, Alabama on 8 September 1931. He spent his early years in Mobile, New Orleans and Montrose. Roland graduated from UMS in 1951 while also serving in the National Guard. He enlisted in the Army in 1956 and was accepted...
Carolyn Owens
Aug 13, 2021
Carolyn Jean Owens
Age 71, resident of Mobile, AL, passed away August 13, 2021.
Carolyn was a beloved wife of 51 years, Mother and Grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her son; Jason Owens, Mother, Father; Mattie Ruth and Dewey Broadus
She is survived by her devoted husband; Ralph Owens, Daughter; Kimberly McDonald (Daryl), Grandchildren; Daryl McDonald...
Sandra Irene Glazner
Aug 13, 2021
Sandra Irene Stromei Glazner, of Fairhope, AL, passed away August 13, 2021. Sandra was born in Mobile, AL, on July 18, 1941, to Frank and Vera Stromei. She was the eldest of three daughters and was born on her mother's birthday. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Victor; and sister Brenda Stromei Self. She is survived by...
Harold Rufus Solomon
Aug 13, 2021
Harold Rufus Solomon, 75, a resident of Foley passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021. Harold valiantly served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a United States Marine. He worked for OI Brockway Glass Company for 46 years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Solomon, Sr., and his parents, Rufus and Cumi Solomon. He is survived...
John Dell Taylor
Aug 13, 2021
John Dell Taylor, 90, Birmingham, AL passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on Friday, August 13, 2021. He attended Cottonwood High School and went on to join the Navy where he served during the Korean War. He returned to Dothan, AL where he spent the majority of his life. He was a man of faith, a family man, an...
Gregory Paul Burroughs
Aug 12, 2021
Gregory Paul Burroughs, age 57, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021.
Gregory was preceded in death by his father, Richard Burroughs.
Gregory is survived by his wife, Wanda Burroughs; children, Kayla Parnell (Jonathon), Shannon Burroughs (Lindsay), Worth Burroughs, Mabry Burroughs; mother, Frances Burroughs; sister, Priscilla Whitman (Jay); brothers; Chris Burroughs (Traci), Ricky Burroughs.
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Susan Strasinger
Aug 11, 2021
Susan King Strasinger, 82, passed away in Foley, Alabama on August 11, 2021. She was born on July 2, 1939 in Boston, MA to Dr. Francis and Dorothy King. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Howard “Harry” Strasinger. Susan spent most of her childhood in Derry, NH. After graduating from high school, she went to...
Debra Jean Allison
Aug 11, 2021
Debra Jean Allison, age 65, a resident of Foley, AL, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021.
She worked at Inner City Mission, was a former youth minister at Springhill Ave. United Methodist Church and Government Street United Methodist Church. She also was involved with missionary work at East European Harvest.
She is survived by her husband, Tony Allison; son, Jeremy...
Nicholas Rigas Logiotatos
Aug 11, 2021
Nicholas Rigas Logiotatos, age 63, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Nicholas was the owner/operator of Home Instead Senior Care offices in Baldwin and Mobile county. He was a graduate of Auburn University. Nicholas was a 5th degree black belt in Taekwondo. Nick enjoyed riding his motorcycle, driving his sports car, and taking the...
Brian Barber
Aug 10, 2021
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Brian R. Barber, 61, a resident of Spanish Fort passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at his home around 12:15 AM.
Brian was born in Torrance, CA on March 15, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents R.B. and Helen Barber of Huntsville, Al.
Brian is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kimberley M....
Sandra Kathleen Ruppenthal Morris
Aug 10, 2021
SANDRA KATHLEEN RUPPENTHAL MORRIS THE LORD CALLED SANDRA HOME ON AUGUST 10, 2021 AT 3:35 P.M. SURROUNDED BY HER LOVING FAMILY. Born September 26, 1938, parents were William Lamar Ruppenthal and Sena Ruppenthal, both deceased, of Montgomery, Alabama. She was preceded in death by husband, Jim Nelson (2006) and son, William Lamar (Bill) Nelson (2015). Sandra is survived by her...
Carl A. Brill
Aug 9, 2021
Mr. Carl Alex Brill, 71, a decorated Marine, Purple Heart Recipient of the Vietnam War, passed on August 9th, 2021, surrounded by his wife and family at home. Born February 2nd, 1950, in Mobile, Alabama, Carl loved fishing, family, camping, Alabama Football, and country cooking. Carl and wife Sandi lived in Daphne, AL, and were members of Christ the King...
Judy Booth
Aug 8, 2021
Judy Estelle Booth, a native of Birmingham, AL and a resident of Elberta, AL, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was 48.
Her family will celebrate Judy’s life with private services a later date.
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Carl "Rob" Parish
Aug 8, 2021
Carl Robinson “Rob” Parish, 32, a resident of Robertsdale passed away on August 8, 2021. He worked for Sherwin Williams and was a former EMT for Medstar. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Harold Robinson. He is survived by his wife, Kirsten Parish; daughter, Lilly Parish; Father, Charlie Parish; mother, Debbie Parish; sisters, Caron Ragland and Chrissy Ingle;...
Myrl Kathryn Pitman
Aug 8, 2021
Myrl Kathryn Pitman, 82, passed away on August 8th, 2021. A long-time resident of Point Clear, Alabama, Myrl had a taste for the finer things in life and her happiest days were spent traveling, playing tennis with friends, cooking, and decorating. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and loving daughter. Myrl is preceded in death by her husband,...
Kenneth Allen Nelson, Sr.
Aug 8, 2021
Born on August 12, 1944, in Hattiesburg, MS, passed in peace at the age of 76 on August 8, 2021, in Fairhope, AL. Allen was born and raised in Hattiesburg MS and graduated from Hattiesburg High School. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway after enjoying a 39-year career with them and spent the last 27 years of his life living...
James Arthur Mitchell
Aug 8, 2021
James Arthur Mitchell, age 81, a resident of Atmore, Alabama, passed away on August 8, 2021. James was a member of Bible Way where he served as a deacon. He loved watching Westerns, wrestling and walking the Fairhope Pier. James was preceded in death by his son, Tim Maurice Mitchell. James is survived by his children, Gloria Harris of Century,...